ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 – 3
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
GETTING STARTED
4
COMPACT
VHS CAMCORDER
6 – 1 3
RECORDING
1 4 – 2 9
Basic Recording .......................... 14
Basic Features ........................... 16
Zooming, Picture Stabilizer, 5-Sec. Recording,
Quick Review, Retake
GR-SX86 0
Advanced Features ...................... 19
Fade/ Wipe Effects,
Program AE With Special Effects,
Digital Effects, Using Menus For Detailed
Adjustment, Date/ Time Insert, Instant Titles,
Animation, Time-Lapse, Exposure Control,
Focusing, White Balance Adjustment,
Manual White Balance Operation
PLAYBACK
3 0 – 3 4
Basic Playback ........................... 30
Features .................................. 31
Connections And Tape Dubbing ........ 32
Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 34
DETAILS
3 5
3 6 – 3 7
3 8 – 4 2
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ... 38
Indications ................................ 40
Terms ...................................... 42
CAUTIONS
4 3 – 4 5
4 6
SPECIFICATIONS
ESPAÑOL
4 8 – 4 9
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 5 0
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 5 1
INS TRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT0779-001A
EN
EN3
The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful life, when taken out of service in the United States. The RBRC® program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be
illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and
disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(10) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
manufacturer’s instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
by the manufacturer.
4
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AUTO MATIC DEMO N STRATIO N
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”
(factory-preset).
Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.
Ⅲ Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the
DEMO MODE
demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for
more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
OFF
ON
Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned
off.
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “ ” and
press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress. This takes you
directly to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go
through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel to select
“OFF” and press it.
EX I T
Setting Menu
N O TES:
● When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
● If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the viewfinder.
PRO VIDED ACCESSO RIES
• AC Adapter
AP-V10U
• Battery Pack
BN-V11U
• Cassette Adapter
(VHS Playpak)
C-P7U
• Shoulder Strap
• AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)
• Lens Cap
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
1
2
3
GETTING STARTED
6
EN
Hook on.
Power
1
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Push in.
2
Make sure the battery pack is attached to the
1
camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and
push the battery in until it locks in place 2.
• If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,
a malfunction may occur.
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
REFRESH Button
Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC
2
3
Adapter to the camcorder 3.
REFRESH Lamp
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4.
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
CHARGE Lamp
Battery pack
When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
4
Power Switch
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
To DC IN
connector
3
N O TES:
● During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot
be operated.
4
AC Adapter
● Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong
type of battery is used.
To AC outlet
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after
a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.
In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely short
even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn
out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new
one.
● Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot
be used as an AC adapter.
Battery pack
Charging time
BN-V11U
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.
approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
BN-V400U (optional)
REFRESH:
Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity. Perform the procedure
below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.
2. Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate discharging has started.
3. When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.
When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing
because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 35
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USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTEN TIO N :
Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”
Before detaching the power source, make
sure that the camcorder’s power is turned
off. Failure to do so can result in a
camcorder malfunction.
(੬ pg. 6).
Approximate recording time
Battery pack
(unit: min.)
BN-V11U
100
100
165
385
BN-V12U (optional)
BN-V20U (optional)
BN-V400U (optional)
Charge marker
A charge marker is provided on
the battery pack to help you
remember whether it has been
charged or not. Two colors are
provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means
charged and which means
discharged.
N O TES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly if zoom or
Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
N O TES:
●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
●For other notes, ੬ pg. 35.
To DC IN
connector
AC Adapter
To AC outlet
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
8
EN
Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom
Lever
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
2
3
Recording
Start/Stop
Button
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
3
Viewfinder Adjustment
2
180°
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.
1
2
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.
1
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
3
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Set to “ ” or
”.
“
Shoulder Strap Attachment
PAUSE
Following the illustration, thread the strap through the
1
2
eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the
buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other
end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure
the strap is not twisted.
2
3
1
Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.
4
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
1
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTIO N :
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
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MENU Wheel
Date/ Time Settings
Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp
1
2
3
comes on.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM
MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ NEXT” and
press it to display the next page.
Power Switch
Display
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DATE/TIME” and
press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears.
4
5
CAMERA MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Menu Screen
ᮣ
To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME” (hour/
minute), rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
item, and press it. When the setting begins blinking,
rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting
appears and then press it. The setting stops blinking.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
SYSTEM MENU
ᮣ
NEXT
When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,
“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the MENU Wheel to
select “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu Screen
reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.
REC MODE
D. ZOOM
SP
50
x
6
7
SYSTEM MENU
TO CAMERA MENU
ᮣ
Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen.
REC T I ME
OFF
I NT . T I ME
TELE MACRO
T I TLE LANG.
DATE / T I ME
DEMO MODE
OFF
OFF
ENGL I SH
OFF
N O TE:
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and
on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (੬ pg. 25).
ᮣ
RETURN
DATE / T I ME
DATE/TIME Menu
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
2001
JUN
28
:
T I ME
PM
8
20
12-hour
indication with
AM or PM
EX I T
For other notes, ੬ pg. 35
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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EN
MENU Wheel
Recording Format Setting
Set the recording format according to the format of the
tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.
Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp
1
2
3
comes on.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM
MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.
Power Switch
If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .
.... rotate the MENU Wheel to select “S-VHS ET”,
then press it. The S-VHS ET Setting Menu
appears.
Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.
SYSTEM MENU
Menu Screen
If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .
.... rotate the MENU Wheel to “S-VHS”, then press it.
The S-VHS Setting Menu appears.
ᮣ
NEXT
REC MODE
D. ZOOM
WI DE
SP
50
x
OFF
ON
–
S
VHS ET
TAPE LENGTH
D I SPLAY
T
30
Rotate the MENU Wheel to set to either of the
parameters, then press it. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.
FULL
4
5
When an S-VHS
cassette is
loaded: S-VHS
ᮣ
RETURN
In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,
ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS
cassette. This is called Super VHS ET (Expan-
sion Technology).
–
S
VHS ET
Setting Menu
ON
OFF
OFF: Records in VHS.
In the S-VHS Setting Menu,
ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette.
OFF: Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.
Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen.
• When the S-VHS ET mode is engaged, “S-ET” is
displayed.
• During S-VHS record mode, “S” is displayed.
• When S-VHS ET or S-VHS recording starts,
“S-VHS REC” is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
EX I T
SYSTEM MENU
ᮣ
NEXT
REC MODE
D. ZOOM
WI DE
SP
50
x
OFF
ON
–
S
VHS ET
N O TE:
TAPE LENGTH
D I SPLAY
T
30
FULL
If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the
Menu Screen.
ᮣ
RETURN
Normal Screen
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N O TES a b o u t S-VHS a n d S-VHS ET
Ⅲ JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.
Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it
enables higher-quality recording and playback.
Ⅲ With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is
recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.
Ⅲ If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be
blurred at the switching point.
Ⅲ It is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
Ⅲ Noise may appear on-screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back.
Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on
a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
— When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the
SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is not available.
— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs
(eg: HR-S6600U, HR-SC1000U, etc.).
Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.
Ⅲ You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR
equipped with S-VHS ET.
— It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from
regular VHS recordings.
Ⅲ S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.
Ⅲ To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.
Ⅲ If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.
Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS
Re cord ing
Pla yb a ck
Blank tape
Camcorder
Recorded tape
Cassette adapter
S-VHS VCR
VHS VCR with SQPB
function
S-VHS-C
cassette
S-VHS
recordings
• The recorded format (S-VHS or
VHS) is automatically detected
when playback begins.
S-VHS ET
recordings
Regular VHS VCR
VHS-C
cassette
VHS
recordings
• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be
viewed on regular VHS VCRs,
other than those equipped with the
SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
function.
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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MENU Wheel
Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The power lamp
1
2
3
4
comes on.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM
MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.
Power Switch
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “REC MODE” and
press it. The REC MODE Menu appears. Select “SP”
or “EP” by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
Display
REC MODE
REC MODE Menu
“
RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the
SP
EP
Menu Screen.
• “EP” (Extended Play) is more economical, providing
three times the recording time.
N O TE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
EX I T
SP
Recording mode
indicator
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
Display
Perform steps 1 through 3 above.
TAPE LENGTH
TAPE LENGTH
Menu
1
T
20
T
30
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “TAPE LENGTH”,
T
T
35
40
2
3
then press it. The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the correct tape
length setting.
• T20=20 minutes
EX I T
• T30=30 minutes
T
30
Tape length
indicator
• T35=35 minutes
• T40=40 minutes
(in SP)
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.
Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen.
4
N O TE:
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 14) is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.
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EJECT Switch
Cassette holder
Loading/ Unloading A Cassette
Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not
1
2
3
use force to open.
Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make
sure the label is facing outward.
Press the Close button to close the cassette holder
until it locks into place.
N O TES:
● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
Close Button
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes
have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
Turn to take
up slack.
Erase Protection tab
Gear
RECORDING Basic Recording
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N O TE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 6)
● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 13)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 12)
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 12)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 8)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 8)
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the
During shooting
1
2
Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. The power lamp
lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby
mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the viewfinder.
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
” appears
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
25M I N
Tape remaining
time indicator
(Approximate)
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
MIN
(Now calculating)
120MIN
119MIN
0MIN
(Blinking)
1MIN
(Blinking)
2MIN
(Blinking)
3MIN
Power Switch Position
: Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
: Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.
OFF : Switches off the camcorder.
: Allows you to play back your recordings.
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N O TES:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “ ” or “ ” to
turn the camcorder on again.
● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 18) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any
of it.
● To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, ੬ pg. 22, 24.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 35
RECORDING Basic Features
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EN
Zo o m in g : To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an
instantaneous change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered
by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
Zoom In
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker
the zoom action.
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby, lock
the focus by using the manual focus (੬ pg. 28), then
zoom in or out in Record mode.
Power Zoom Lever
● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the
zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is
through digital processing.
● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may
suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to
“OFF” in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 23).
Display
Zoom indicator bar
1
x
Zoom level indicator
Approximate zoom ratio
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Pictu re Sta b ilize r: To compensate for unstable
images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification.
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ” appears.
2) To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake
is excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
P. STABILIZER
Button
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
Display
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with
the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer
cannot be used.
Picture Stabilizer indicator
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
5 Sec. Rec (5 -Sec. Record ing ):
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen in TV programs.
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RETAKE (2
/
3) Button
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC.
“
5S” appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
Quick Review (2) Button
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode
automatically.
5 SEC. REC Button
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.
REC again so that “
5S” disappears.
● Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 19) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC.
Q u ick Re vie w : To check the end of the last
recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
mode.
2) Press
2
and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
● Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
Display
Re ta k e : To re-record certain segments.
PAUSE
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
mode.
5
S
2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start
point for new recording. Pressing
tape and pressing reverses it.
3
forwards the
2
5 Sec. Rec mode indicator
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
● Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
RECORDING Advanced Features
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FADE/WIPE Button
Fade/ Wipe Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or
wipe-out works at recording end.
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode’s
2
name and indication appear.
They are displayed for approx
name disappears so that only the indication remains.
The effect is reserved.
3
. 2 seconds, then the
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-
in/out or wipe-in/out.
3
4
To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE
repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
FADER
Fades in/out to a black screen.
MOSAIC (Fader)
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic
pattern.
SHUTTER (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing
over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open
the black screen vertically from the center.
SLIDE (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.
DOOR (Wipe)
Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the
left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the
black screen reappears from left and right to cover the
scene.
CORNER (Wipe)
Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the
lower left corner, revealing the scene, or wipes out from
lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
N O TE:
Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button allows you to vary the length for the
image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.
WINDOW (Wipe)
Wipes in on a black screen from the center of the screen
towards the corners, revealing the scene, or wipe out from
the corners to the centre, leaving a black screen.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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P.AE Button
Program AE With Special Effects
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name
2
and indication appear.
They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the
name disappears so that only the indication remains.
The mode is activated.
To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF”
3
appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.
Power Switch
SPORTS
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.
ND : ND EFFECT
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is
used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.
FG : FOG
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external
fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and
gives it a “fantasy” look.
N O TES:
TWILIGHT
● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High
Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit
situations.
● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports”
modes, picture color may be adversely
affected if the subject is lit by alternating
discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural
and dramatic. The following happens when Twilight
mode is selected:
• Auto gain control is turned off.
• White Balance is set to “ :FINE” (day mode), but can
also be manually changed to another mode (੬ pg. 29).
• Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m (32 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-
camera distance is less than 10 m (32 ft.), use manual
focusing (੬ pg. 28).
S1/2000
(1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
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DIGIFECT Button
Digital Effects
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
2
Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s
name and indication appear.
They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the
name disappears so that only the indication remains.
The mode is activated.
To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT repeatedly until
“OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx.
2 seconds.
3
Power Switch
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.
Combine this with the WIDE mode (੬ pg. 22, 23) for a
classic look.
MONOTONE
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W.
Combine this with the WIDE mode (੬ pg. 22, 23) for a
classic look.
NEGA POSI
The colors of a picture are reversed.
N O TE:
Digital Effects can be changed during recording
or during Record-Standby.
MOSAIC
Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern.
STRETCH
Doubles the width of the picture horizontally.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
MENU Wheel
1
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
2
3
appears.
Power Switch
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
function.
Display
• To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,
rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM
MENU” and press it. SYSTEM MENU is composed
of 2 pages. To go to the next page, rotate the MENU
Wheel to select “ NEXT” and press it.
CAMERA MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Menu Screen
ᮣ
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
AUTO
AUTO
• To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of
SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel to select
SYSTEM MENU
ᮣ
NEXT
“
TO CAMERA MENU” and press it.
REC MODE
D. ZOOM
WI DE
SP
50
x
OFF
ON
Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting
Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting.
–
S
VHS
TAPE LENGTH
D I SPLAY
T
30
4
5
6
FULL
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.
ᮣ
RETURN
Press the MENU Wheel in. The normal screen
reappears.
REC MODE
Setting Menu
(ex. REC MODE)
SP
EP
EX I T
SYSTEM MENU
ᮣ
NEXT
REC MODE
D. ZOOM
WI DE
EP
50
x
OFF
ON
–
S
VHS
TAPE LENGTH
D I SPLAY
T
30
FULL
ᮣ
RETURN
Normal Screen
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MEN U SCREEN EXPLAN ATIO N S
CAMERA MENU
Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 28).
FOCUS
Refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 27).
EXPOSURE
M.W.B.
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”
(੬ pg. 29).
S.LX
MAX
To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the
picture becomes slightly coarse.
NORMAL
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the
subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for
measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard for
Low Light Sensitivity Measurement).
*EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance
OFF
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 25).
TITLE
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor
(੬ pg. 25).
DATE/TIME
DISP.
SYSTEM MENU
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or EP) depending on your preference
(੬ pg. 12).
REC MODE
D. ZOOM
50X
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 50X digital magnification.
400X
OFF
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 400X digital magnification.
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16X.
OFF
ON
Does not display black bars.
WIDE
Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen
to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.
: Factory-preset
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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SYSTEM MENU (cont.)
S-VHS*
(S-VHS ET*)
ON
Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 10).
OFF
Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 10).
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 12).
TAPE LENGTH
DISPLAY
FULL
Make all of the indications appear on the viewfinder during
playback or recording.
SIMPLE
Make the following indications disappear from the viewfinder
during recording or playback: cassette warning, tape remaining
time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length
indicator (੬ pg. 40, 41)
Refer to “Animation” and “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 26).
REC TIME
Refer to “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 26).
INT. TIME
TELE MACRO
OFF
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of
more than 1 m (3.25 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at
the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can
shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm (23-5/8").
ON
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
TITLE LANG.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)
of Instant Titles (੬ pg. 25).
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).
DATE/TIME
ON
Demonstrates certain functions automatically. When “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, the
demonstration starts.
DEMO MODE
Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration
stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is
not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration
will resume.
N O TE:
When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is
not available.
OFF
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
* S-VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded, and S-VHS is displayed when an S-VHS cassette is
loaded (੬ pg. 10). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.
S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.
: Factory-preset
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Date/ Time Insert
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
2
3
4
5
Allows you to display the date and time in the
camcorder or on a connected color monitor, as
well as to record them manually or
automatically.
You should have already performed the Date/
Time Setting procedure (੬ pg. 9).
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “DATE/TIME DISP.”
and press it. The DATE/TIME DISP. Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode,
then press it. The desired mode is activated.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“
RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the
Menu Screen.
MENU Wheel
N O TES:
DISPLAY
Power Switch
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF
mode before shooting.
AUTO DATE
● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
DEC 25. 01
• After changing the date.
• After loading a cassette.
AUTO DATE
• After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating
the MENU Wheel.
● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.
DEC 25. 01
(DATE)
AM 10 : 25 : 00
(TIME)
DEC 25. 01
AM 10 : 25 : 00
(DATE/TIME)
No indication
(OFF)
Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in
memory. You can superimpose one of them
over the video image.
Instant Titles can be displayed not only in
English but also in French, Spanish and
Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG.
in SYSTEM MENU. (੬ pg. 24).
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
2
3
4
5
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “TITLE” and press
it. The TITLE Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode,
then press it. The desired mode is activated.
T I TLE
OFF
HAPPY B I RTHDAY
OUR VACAT I ON
MERRY CHR I STMAS
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
A
SPEC I AL DAY
“
RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in to close the
HAPPY HOL I DAYS
OUR NEW BABY
WEDD I NG DAY
CONGRATULAT I ONS
EX I T
Menu Screen.
N O TE:
The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the
TITLE Menu.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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N O TE:
Animation
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different,
of the same object for a brief period of time.
Before performing the following steps, make
sure that:
● The Power Switch is set to “ ”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
1
2
appears.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ TO SYSTEM
MENU” and press it to display SYSTEM MENU.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “ NEXT” and
press it to display the next page. Then, rotate the
MENU Wheel to select “REC TIME” and press it. The
REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to
select the desired recording time, then press it.
MENU Wheel
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
3
4
”
RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in again to
close the Menu Screen.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Display
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing
on the subject. The recording stops automatically
after the selected period of time.
• Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures.
REC T I ME
REC TIME Menu
To release the Animation mode, set “REC TIME” in
the Menu screen to “OFF”.
OFF
5
1
1
1
5
/
/
4
2
S
S
S
S
Time-Lapse
You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving
the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record
subtle changes over an extended period of time.
I NT. T I ME
INT. TIME Menu
OFF
15
S
S
30
1
5
M I N
M I N
Set “REC TIME” (੬ step 1 and 2 of “Animation”
above).
1
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “INT. TIME” and
2
press it. The INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the
MENU Wheel to select the desired interval time, then
press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “ RETURN”. Press the MENU
Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen.
Interval time
indicator
15
S
1
S
Recording time
indicator
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and
intervals alternate automatically.
3
4
To release the Time-Lapse mode, when “
displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to
display “ ”, then set “REC TIME” and
“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
” is not
N O TES (fo r An im a tio n a n d Tim e -La p se ):
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.
● Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
● Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation
or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
● Animation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.
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Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override it and make
the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is
recommended in the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
MENU Wheel
• When shooting on a reflective natural background such
as at the beach or when skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the subject light.
Power Switch
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
Manual Exposure
Screen
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
2
3
4
00
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXPOSURE” and
press it. The EXPOSURE Menu appears.
Exposure
control
level counter
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “MANU”, then
press it. The Menu Screen disappears and “00”
(exposure control level counter) appears.
To brighten the image
To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
downward. The exposure control level counter
increases (maximum +06).
To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
upward. The exposure control level counter
decreases (maximum –06).
5
+
06
–06
Press the MENU Wheel in. The setting is complete.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
To darken the image
6
7
“
RETURN”.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
disappears and the exposure control level counter
reappears to indicate the exposure is adjusted.
N O TES:
● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Focus detection zone
Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct
focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below
(in these cases use manual focusing):
• When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
• When illumination is low.*
• When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a
clear, blue sky.*
• When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
• When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
N O TES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate
focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean,
wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets
dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with
a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens,
zoom out first (੬ pg. 16). If zoomed in in
the auto focus mode, the camcorder could
automatically zoom out depending on the
distance between the camcorder and the
subject. This does not occur with “TELE
MACRO” (੬ pg. 24).
* The low-contrast warning “
” appears.
MANUAL FOCUS
Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the
viewfinder (੬ pg. 8).
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
1
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
2
3
4
appears.
MENU Wheel
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “FOCUS” and
press it. The FOCUS Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “MANU”, then
press it. The Menu Screen disappears and “ ” and
Power Switch
“
” appear. The focus is locked at this point.
To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU Wheel
upward. “ ” appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel
downward. “ ” appears and blinks.
5
Press the MENU Wheel in. The setting is complete.
6
7
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“
RETURN”.
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
disappears and “
” reappears to indicate the focus
is locked.
N O TES:
● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of color
reproduction under various lighting. If the white
balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately
reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional color/tint reproduction.
Manual White Balance Operation
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under
various types of lighting.
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
1
2
adjustment, and select “MWB”.
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that
the white paper fills the screen.
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
Press the MENU Wheel in until “MWB” begins
blinking.
When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops
blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with
the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.
1
3
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
2
3
4
appears.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “M.W.B.”,
then press it. The M.W.B. Menu appears.
Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the
4
Menu Screen.
Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired
setting.
MENU Wheel
“AUTO”
White balance is adjusted automatically (factory
preset).
“
: FINE”
Outdoors on a sunny day.
: CLOUD”
Outdoors on a cloudy day.
: HALOGEN”
“
White paper
“
A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
“MWB”
White balance is set manually.
Power Switch
Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen
5
reappears with the highlight bar on
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white.
The white balance is adjusted based on the
color, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper
green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =
deeper purple.
“
RETURN”. Press the MENU Wheel in again
to close the Menu Screen.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power
Switch to “ ”.
N O TES:
N O TE:
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually
(੬ pg. 28).
White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA” or
“MONOTONE” mode (੬ pg. 21) is activated.
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is
different depending on the light source, the subject
tint will differ depending on the white balance
settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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Load a tape (੬ pg. 13).
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “
To start playback, press 4/6.
• To stop playback, press 5.
”.
Stop (5) Button
• Press
2
to rewind, or
3
to fast-forward the tape
Rewind (2) Button
during Stop mode.
Play/Pause (4/6) Button
N O TES:
Fast-Forward (3) Button
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about
5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, then to “
”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder or
on a connected TV (੬ pg. 32, 33).
● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen
may become black. This is not a malfunction.
Still Pla y b a ck : Pauses during playback.
1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
Set to “
”.
● Noise bars will appear and the picture will become
monochrome during Still Playback.
Sh u ttle Se a rch : Allows high-speed search in either
direction.
1) Press
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
● During playback, press and hold or 3. The search
3
for forward or
2
for reverse search during
2
continues as long as you hold the button. Once you
release it, normal playback resumes.
● Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono-
chrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal.
PLAYBACK Features
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Tra ck in g : Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen
during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking.
To activate Manual Tracking:
COUNTER R/M Button
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx. 2 seconds.
“MT” appears.
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel so that the noise bars
disappear.
Stop (5) Button
● To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING Wheel
for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to “OFF”
Rewind (2) Button
and then ”
” again. “AT” blinks. When Auto
Play/Pause (4/6) Button
Tracking finishes, the indication disappears.
● When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is
displayed.
● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on
other VCRs or camcorders.
Fast-Forward (3) Button
TRACKING
Wheel
TBC (Tim e Ba se Co rre cto r): Removes jitter from
fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even
with old tapes. Factory-preset: TBC is engaged.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC during
playback for more than 1 second. When the TBC mode is
activated, “TBC” is displayed.
TBC Button
Co u n te r Me m o ry Fu n ctio n : Makes it easier to
locate a specific tape segment.
Set to “
”.
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1 second.
The counter resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second.
“M” appears.
3) After recording or playback, press 5, then 2. The tape
automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.
4) Press 4/6 to start playback.
● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and
Rewind modes.
● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press
COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”
disappears.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 35
PLAYBACK Connections And Tape Dubbing
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
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instruction manuals.
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/ V input connectors
Use optional S-Video and Audio cables.
To TV or VCR
TV
To S-Video
Input
To S-Video
Output
S-Video cable
(optional)
VCR
Audio cable
(optional)
To Audio
Input
To Audio
Output
Connector cover*
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/ V input connectors
Use optional Video and Audio cables.
To TV or VCR
TV
To Audio
Input
To Audio
Output
Audio cable
(optional)
VCR
To Video
Input
Video cable
(optional)
To Video
Output
Connector cover*
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.
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Basic Connections
Tape Dubbing
Make sure all units are turned off.
Following the illustration on pg. 32, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
1
2
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
”,
shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 32).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the
VCR.
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
3
4
5
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
3
4
modes.
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a
spot just before the edit-in point. Once it is
reached, press 4/6 on the camcorder.
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the
VCR’s Record mode.
5
6
7
N O TES:
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
4/6 on the camcorder.
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack
(੬ pg. 7).
● If your VCR has an S-Video input connector,
connect the camcorder and the VCR using an
optional S-Video cable. This can improve the
dubbed picture quality.
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when
finished.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
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EN
Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)
Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette
recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully
compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder.
The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically
performs tape loading and unloading.
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one
1
2
“AA (R6)” size battery as shown, then reattach the
cover.
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
VCR
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
tape back as you would any other.
Compartment door
3
4
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert
your finger in the hole on the underside of the
adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push
up and remove the cassette.
N O TES:
●During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
●Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be
played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible
with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS
QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
Sliding latch
Compact video cassette
●During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,
etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear
on the screen.
Reels
●To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.
Recording safety hole
DETAILS
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I T E M S
N O T E S
❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C
(50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature
range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be
incomplete.
❍ Pow e r
(੬ p g . 6 )
❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the
status of the battery pack.
❍ To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a
radio.
❍ Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm
during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
❍ The following operation stops charging or discharging:
• Set the Power Switch to “
”, “ ” or “ ”.
• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
• Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet.
• Detach the battery from the camcorder.
❍ Da te / Tim e
Se tting s
❍ The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock battery
runs out. Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the
date/time as necessary before you start shooting.
(੬ pg. 9 )
❍ The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is
❍ Re cord ing
attached.
(੬ pg. 1 4 , 1 5 )
❍ There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder
opens. Do not use force.
❍ The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
❍ The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape
length has been selected (੬ pg. 12).
❍ “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power
goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes.
“TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its
end is loaded.
❍ If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby
mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start
immediately.
❍ The “TBC” indicator turns green (gray with a camcorder equipped with
a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is working.
❍ TBC
(Tim e Ba se
Corre ctor)
(੬ p g . 3 1 )
❍ TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search.
❍ The “TBC” indicator turns white while TBC is not operative.
❍ It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working.
❍ The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or
deactivated at the edit-in/-out points or when normal playback resumes
after still playback or shuttle search.
❍ If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on, turn off TBC.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.); and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
PO W ER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (੬ pg. 6).
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(੬ pg. 6, 7).
The power suddenly goes off and
does not come back on by itself.
● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then
after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still
does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
RECO RDIN G
Recording cannot be performed.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have
removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape (੬ pg. 13).
Recording does not start.
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to “ ” or
“
” (੬ pg. 14).
Animation or Time-Lapse is not
available.
● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very
beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording
mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly.
Using the Fade-in function at this point is a good way to
begin an animated program (੬ pg. 26).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there is no
playback picture.
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
● This is normal.
TAPE TRAN SPO RT
The tape stops during fast-forward or
rewind.
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
(੬ pg. 31).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
O THER
During recording, the indications do
not appear.
● Set “DISPLAY” to “FULL” in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 24).
The tape will not eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
Some functions are not available.
● The Power Switch is set to “ ”.
● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible
to use.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the
camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in
the viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
Colored bright spots appear all over
the viewfinder.
● The viewfinder is made with high-precision technology.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly on the viewfinder. These spots
are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect
of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
The viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
● Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a
semicircular motion, as wiping strongly spreads the stain
and it won’t come out easily.
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power
source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.
If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 8).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of
Auto Focus (੬ pg. 28).
The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.
● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 12).
The date and time displays
disappear.
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make
sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting
the power source.
The wrong date and time are
displayed/recorded.
● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9), the
date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure
that Date/Time setting is carried out.
Even though the lens cap is detached,
the “LENS CAP” warning indicator
(੬ pg. 47) blinks.
● The “LENS CAP” warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of whether the
lens cap is attached or detached.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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1
2
3
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4
5 6
8 9
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Controls
Connectors
1 Stop Button [STOP] .............................. ੬ pg. 30
The connectors ( to w are located beneath the
cover.
2 • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 18
• Quick Review Button [
• Rewind Button [R] ............................. ੬ pg. 30
R] ............ ੬ pg. 18
( S-Video Output Connector [S] .............. ੬ pg. 32
) Audio Output Connector [A] ................ ੬ pg. 32
q Video Output Connector [V] ................ ੬ pg. 32
w DC IN Connector............................... ੬ pg. 6, 7
3 Play/Pause Button ................................ ੬ pg. 30
4 • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 18
• Fast-Forward Button [F] ..................... ੬ pg. 30
Indicators
5 • Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........ ੬ pg. 19
• Counter Reset/Memory Button
e CHARGE Lamp ...................................... ੬ pg. 6
[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 31
r • Power Lamp ..................................... ੬ pg. 14
6 Program AE Button [P. AE] .................... ੬ pg. 20
7 Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] .......... ੬ pg. 21
8 REFRESH Button .................................... ੬ pg. 6
9 EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 13
0 Close Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 13
• REFRESH Lamp ................................... ੬ pg. 6
Other Parts
t Shoulder Strap Eyelets ............................ ੬ pg. 8
y Eyepiece
u Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 6
i Viewfinder ............................................. ੬ pg. 8
! • MENU Wheel [–, +] .......................... ੬ pg. 22
• TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ................... ੬ pg. 31
@ 5-Second Recording Button
o Camera sensor
[5 SEC. REC]........................................ ੬ pg. 18
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
# Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... ੬ pg. 16
$ • Picture Stabilizer Button
p Grip Strap .............................................. ੬ pg. 8
Q Microphone
W Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... ੬ pg. 8
[P. STABILIZER] ................................. ੬ pg. 17
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ..... ੬ pg. 31
% Power Switch
[
, OFF,
,
] ...................... ੬ pg. 14, 30
^ Recording Start/Stop Button .................. ੬ pg. 14
& Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 6
* Diopter Adjustment Control ................... ੬ pg. 8
INDEX Indications
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Indications During Recording
1
2
3
4
5
6
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7
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8
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PAUSE
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1 Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 35
5 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 12
Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.
6 Zoom Indicator Bar .............................. ੬ pg. 16
2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ ੬ pg. 12
Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio
3,8 Digital Effect Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 21
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when
the Digital Effect is switched from one mode to
another by pressing DIGIFECT, then only the
indicator remains at 8.
3,9 Program AE Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 20
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when
Program AE with special effects is switched
from one mode to another by pressing P.AE,
then only the indicator remains at 9.
3,0 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 19
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when
the Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to
another by pressing FADE/WIPE, then only the
indicator remains at 0.
7 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 14
! Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 17
@ • Interval Time/Recording Time
Indicator ........................................... ੬ pg. 26
• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator................. ੬ pg. 18
# Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 25
$ Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 25
% Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 28
^ Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 27
& White Balance Mode Indicator ............. ੬ pg. 29
* S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬ pg. 10
( Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 14
4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 10
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1
: Cassette Indicator
Displayed when a tape is loaded.
Indications During Playback
2 TBC Indicator ...................................... ੬ pg. 31
3 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 10
4 Tape Counter ....................................... ੬ pg. 31
5 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ ੬ pg. 12
6 Tape Running Indicator
1
2
3
4 5
6
7
–
S ET
SP
4
–
:
:
TBC
1
2 3 4 5
AT
4
: Playback
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
: Pause
7 Tracking Indicator ................................ ੬ pg. 31
Warning Indications
Indications
Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily
mean that the battery pack is fully charged.
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator
power warning).
blinks (battery
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position
that allows recording.
(੬ pg. 13)
Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
(੬ pg. 35)
TAPE END
LENS CAP
These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs. In this case,
all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape, turn the
unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to
clear, and turn it on again.
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads
during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the warning remains
after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED
USE CLEANING
CASSETTE
E01—E06
UNIT IN
SAFEGUARD MODE
REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an
error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power supply (battery,
etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
INDEX Terms
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A
N
AC Adapter ....................................................... pg. 6, 7
Animation Recording .......................................... pg. 26
Auto Date Record ............................................... pg. 25
Auto Focus .......................................................... pg. 28
Auto Shut Off ................................................ pg. 30, 35
ND Effect Mode .................................................. pg. 20
Nega/Posi Mode ................................................. pg. 21
P
Picture Stabilizer ................................................. pg. 17
Playback ............................................................. pg. 30
Power Switch Position ........................................ pg. 14
Program AE With Special Effects ......................... pg. 20
Provided Accessories ............................................ pg. 4
B
Battery Pack ...................................................... pg. 6, 7
Brighten The Image ............................................. pg. 27
Brighten The LCD Monitor .................................. pg. 14
Q
C
Quick Review ..................................................... pg. 18
Cassette Adapter ................................................. pg. 34
Charge Marker ...................................................... pg. 7
Charging The Battery Pack .................................... pg. 6
Clean The Camcorder ......................................... pg. 45
Connection To A VCR/TV ................................... pg. 32
Contents ..................................................... cover page
Counter Memory ................................................. pg. 31
R
Recording, Advanced Features .................... pg. 19 – 29
Recording, Start/Stop ..................................... pg. 14, 15
Recording Format ............................................... pg. 10
Recording Mode ................................................. pg. 12
Record-Standby .................................................. pg. 14
Retake ................................................................. pg. 18
Rewind The Tape ................................................ pg. 30
D
Darken The Image .............................................. pg. 27
Darken The LCD Monitor ................................... pg. 14
Date/Time Display .............................................. pg. 25
Date/Time Settings ................................................ pg. 9
Demonstration Mode ...................................... pg. 4, 24
Digital Effects ...................................................... pg. 21
Digital Zoom ...................................................... pg. 23
Diopter Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8
S
Sepia Mode ......................................................... pg. 21
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................................... pg. 8
Shuttle Search ..................................................... pg. 30
Specifications ...................................................... pg. 46
Sports Mode ........................................................ pg. 20
Still Playback ...................................................... pg. 30
Super LoLux (S.LX) .............................................. pg. 23
Super VHS Expansion Technology ....................... pg. 10
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode .................................. pg. 20
Erase Protection .................................................. pg. 13
Exposure Control ................................................ pg. 27
T
Tape Counter ...................................................... pg. 31
Tape Dubbing ............................................... pg. 32, 33
Tape Length Setting ............................................. pg. 12
Tele Macro .......................................................... pg. 24
Time Base Corrector ........................................... pg. 31
Time-Lapse Shooting ........................................... pg. 26
Tracking .............................................................. pg. 31
Tripod Mounting ................................................... pg. 8
Twilight Mode ..................................................... pg. 20
F
Fade-In/Out ........................................................ pg. 19
Fast-Forward Tape ............................................... pg. 30
5-Second Recording Mode .................................. pg. 18
G
Grip Adjustment ................................................... pg. 8
H
U
High Speed Shutter Mode ................................... pg. 20
Unload A Tape .................................................... pg. 13
I
V
Instant Titles ........................................................ pg. 25
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................... pg. 8
L
W
Viewfinder, Indications ................................. pg. 40, 41
Load A Tape ........................................................ pg. 13
White Balance Adjustment .................................. pg. 29
Wide Mode ......................................................... pg. 23
Wipe-In/Out........................................................ pg. 19
M
Z
Manual Focus ..................................................... pg. 28
Menu Screen ............................................... pg. 22 – 24
Monotone Effect .................................................. pg. 21
Zooming ............................................................. pg. 16
CAUTIONS
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the
USA
Ⅲ The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
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Battery Packs
The battery packs are nickel-cadmium
or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before
using the supplied battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be sure to read
the following cautions:
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s AC Adapter to an AC
wall outlet other than American National Standard C73
series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens
Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... use only specified chargers.
Terminals
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures are
within the tolerances shown in the chart below.
This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler
temperatures impede chemical reaction, while
warmer temperatures can prevent complete
charging.
Plug adapter
Video Light
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural discharge
and shorten service life.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in
use, as some machines use current even when
switched off.
DANGER:
• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch
it either while in operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot for some time.
• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
(11-13/16" ft.) between the video light and people or
object.
• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacing the video light.
N O TES:
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation .............. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage .................. –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C
(68°F.)
General Battery Precautions
If the cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is
being operated correctly, the battery is exhausted.
Replace it with a fresh one.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
Use only the following battery:
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read
the following cautions:
Cassette adapter ............... AA (R6) size x 1
(C-P6U or C-P7U)
1. During use . . .
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the battery can leak or explode.
.... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or
VHS-C mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
This slackens the tape and can result in damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the
tape to fingerprints and dust.
1. When replacing a battery, read the cassette
adapter (C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.
2. Do not use any different size of battery from that
specified.
3. Be sure to install a battery in the correct direction.
4. Do not use a rechargeable battery.
5. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it
can leak or explode.
6. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
7. Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
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2. Store cassettes . . .
About moisture condensation . . .
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
● You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on
the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it
is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after
heating a cold room, under extremely humid
conditions or in a place directly subjected to the
cool air from an air conditioner.
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
... vertically, in their original cases.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
Serious malfunctioning
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it
away from metallic objects when not in use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power
supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric
fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or
104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.
.... in dusty places such as a beach.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects
for long periods.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both
hands or use the grip.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
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Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For Your Maintenance
1. After Use
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the
camcorder.
2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accord-
ance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
the Close button.
4 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery
pack.
5 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s
lens.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well
to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a
dry cloth.
2 CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently
with lens cleaning paper.
3 REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it
out.
4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
N O TES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine
or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth,
refer to the cautions that came with it.
● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the
viewfinder securely.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SPECIFICATIONS
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EN
Camcorder
AC Adapter AP-V10U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Ge n e ra l
Format
Power source
: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard
: DC 11 V
(Using AC Adapter)
DC 6 V
Other countries
: AC 110 V to 240 V`,
50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
: DC 11 V
, 1 A
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
: 59 mm x 31 mm x 69 mm
(2-3/8" x 1-1/4" x 2-3/4")
(Using battery pack)
Power consumption : 3.7 W
Signal system
Weight
: Approx. 130 g (0.29 lbs)
: NTSC-type
Video recording system
Luminance
O p tio n a l Acce sso rie s
: FM recording
Color
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
Conforms to VHS standard
• S-Video Cable QAM0004-004
Cassette
:
/
cassette
• Compact S-VHS (
• Compact VHS (
• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20
) Cassettes TC-40/30/20
Tape speed
SP
EP
: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
Recording time (max.)
SP
EP
: 40 minutes
: 120 minutes (with TC-40)
Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please
consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories
and their availability.
Operating
temperature
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C
(–4°F to 122°F)
Weight
: Approx. 720 g (1.6 lbs)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
: 206 mm x 112 mm x 115 mm
(8-1/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-9/16")
Pickup
Lens
: 1/4" format CCD
: F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,
16:1 power zoom lens with
auto iris and macro control,
filter diameter 40.5 mm
Viewfinder
: Electronic viewfinder with
0.55" color LCD
White balance
adjustment
: Auto/Manual adjustment
Co n n e cto rs
Video
: 1 V (p-p , 75 Ω unbalanced,
)
analog output
(via Video output connector)
Audio
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analog
output
(via Audio output connector)
S-Video
: Y : 1 V (p-p , 75 Ω,
)
analog output
C : 0.29 V (p-p , 75 Ω,
)
analog output
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.
MEMO
ESPAÑOL
48
EN
Alimentación
1
Esta videocámara posee un sistema de alimentación de 2 vías
que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más
apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentación
suministradas con otro equipo.
Enganche.
Empuje.
2
CARGA DE LA BATERIA
Conmutador
BATTERY
RELEASE
Asegúrese de que la batería esté colocada en la
videocámara. Enganche el extremo a la videocámara 1
1
y presione la batería hacia el interior hasta que quede
bloqueada en su lugar 2.
• Si la batería está colocada en la posición equivocada,
puede ocurrir un fallo.
Batería
Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en “OFF”.
Conecte el adaptador de alimentación CA a la
videocámara 3.
2
Conmutador de
alimentación
Enchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA en una toma
de corriente alterna 4. La lámpara indicadora CHARGE
3
3
de la videocámara parpadeará para indicar que la carga
4
Al jack de
entrada de CC
(DC IN)
se ha iniciado.
Adaptador
de CA
A la toma de
corriente alterna
Cuando la lámpara indicadora CHARGE pare de
parpadear, pero permanece encendida, la carga ha
finalizado. Desenchufe el adaptador de alimentación CA
de la toma de corriente alterna. Desconecte el adaptador
de alimentación CA de la videocámara.
4
Batería
Tiempo de carga
BN-V11U
aprox. 1 h 30 min
aprox. 1 h 30 min
aprox. 2 h 20 min
aprox. 4 h 30 min
BN-V12U (opcional)
BN-V20U (opcional)
BN-V400U (opcional)
Para la extracción de la batería . . .
..... deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.
USO DE LA BATERIA
Efectúe el paso 1 de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.
Tiempo de grabación aproximado
ATEN CIO N :
Batería
(unidad: min)
Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación,
asegúrese que la alimentación de la
videocámara esté desconectada. El no hacerlo
puede producir un error de funcionamiento en
la videocámara.
BN-V11U
100
100
165
385
BN-V12U (opcional)
BN-V20U (opcional)
BN-V400U (opcional)
Indicador de carga
Está provisto de un indicador de
carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a
recordar si ha sido cargada o no. Los
dos colores indicadores (rojo y
negro), le permiten seleccionar la
carga y la descarga.
REFRESCO :
Cargar una batería que todavía posee algo de carga restante reduce la capacidad de la batería.
Efectúe el procedimiento de abajo para descargar completamente la batería antes de realizar la recarga.
1. Efectúe los pasos 1 al 3 de “CARGA DE LA BATERIA”.
2. Presione REFRESH en la videocámara durante más de 2 segundos. La lámpara indicadora REFRESH de la
videocámara parpadeará para indicar que la descarga se ha iniciado.
3. Cuando la descarga finaliza, la carga se iniciará automáticamente y la lámpara indicadora CHARGE
parpadeará.
Cuando no use una batería recargable durante un intervalo prolongado, asegúrese de descargarla completamente
antes de almacenarla, ya que dejar una batería con algo de carga restante también reduce su rendimiento.
GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.
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ALIMEN TACIO N
IN SERCIO N DEL CASSETTE DE
VIDEO
Conmutador EJECT
Enganche.
1
Empuje.
2
Conmutador
BATTERY RELEASE
Botón de cierre
Utilización de la batería
Enganche el lado extremo de la batería en la
cámara de video 1 y empuje la batería hasta que
se bloquee en el lugar 2.
1 Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette.
2 Inserte cassette de video.
3 Presione el botón de cierre para cerrar el
(Procedimiento para carga, ੬ p. 6)
portacassette.
Para extraer la batería
Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la batería.
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 13)
REPRO DUCCIO N
FILMACIO N
Botón de parada (5)
Botón de reproducción/pausa (4/6)
3
1
Botón de
rebobinado (2
2
)
2 Colóquelo en
“
” o “ ”.
Botón de inicio/parada
de grabación
Colóquelo en “
”.
1
3
1 Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en “
”.
1 Presione las lengüetas del cubreobjectivo para
retirarlo.
2 Adjuste el conmutador de alimentación en “
o “ ”.
2 Presione
2
.
— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al
comienzo de la misma.
”
3 Presione 4/6.
— La lámpara de alimentación se encenderá y
aparecerá una imagen.
3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de grabación.
— Comenzará la grabación.
— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen aparece.
• Presione 5 para detener la grabación.
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 30.)
• Para detener temporariamente la grabación,
presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación.
(Por más detalles, ੬ p. 14, 15)
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR
de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette
(VHS Playpak). ੬ p. 34
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
50
EN
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location,
please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-
252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
(973) 396-1000
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857
(770) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8135
(630) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-4727
(714) 229-8011
10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 105
Houston, TX 77043-2310
(713) 935-9331
Honolulu, HI 96819-2000
(808) 833-5828
13 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 376-9100
8192 West State Road 84
Davie, FL 33324-4611
(954) 472-1960
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(650) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the
engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the
high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization
stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,
a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you
received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.
Don’t service it yourself.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you
may contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)
PARTS
LABOR
1
YR
90
DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All
products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for
Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC
authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,
the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility
authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if
the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of
purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date
of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, N.J. 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR
DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT
WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
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