JVC GR SX867UM User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

MAJOR FEATURES

COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

2 – 5

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

GETTING STARTED

GR-SX867UM

8 – 15

RECORDING

16 – 30

Basic Recording ..........................16

Basic Features ...........................18

Advanced Features ......................21

PLAYBACK

31 – 35

Basic Playback ...........................31

Features ..................................32

Using The Cassette Adapter ...........33

Connections...............................34

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

36 – 39

Animation And Time-Lapse .............37

Insert Editing .............................38

Audio Dubbing ...........................39

TROUBLESHOOTING

40 – 41

42 – 45

INDEX

Controls, Connectors And

Indicators ...............................42

Indications ................................44

CAUTIONS

46 – 47

48 – 49

TERMS

USER MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0502-001A

EN3

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are

possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided

multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to

accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

ATTENTION:

The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At

the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into

the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for

recycling options or proper disposal.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that is 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. 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 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.)

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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.

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 generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 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 equipment 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 equipment and receiver.

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.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANTENNA INSTALLATION IN-

STRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.

But improper use can result in potential electrical

shock or fire hazards. This product has been

engineered and manufactured to assure your

personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in

safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its

installation, use and servicing.

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810

of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

provides information with regard to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of

the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge

unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions

marked on your product and its operating instruc-

tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and

operating instructions before you operate this

product and keep this manual for future reference.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the

wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable

system. This will prevent damage to the product due

to lightning and power-line surges.

INSTALLATION

1. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your home,

consult your product dealer or local power company.

If your product is intended to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such

power lines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should be taken to

keep from touching such power lines or circuits as

contact with them might be fatal.

2. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in

a risk of fire or electric shock.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

3. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the product.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION

4. Ventilation

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

810-20)

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, these

openings must not be blocked or covered.

•Do not block the openings by placing the product

on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

•Do not place the product in a built-in installation

such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-

tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

5. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

EN5

USE

SERVICING

1. Accessories

1. Servicing

To avoid personal injury:

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a

marked change in performance and you are unable

to restore normal operation by following the detailed

procedure in its operating instructions, do not

attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the

product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across

thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

2. Product and Cart

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

Combination

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

A product and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause

the product and cart

combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and

the like.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

4. Object and Liquid Entry

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

on the product.

5. Attachments

4. Safety Check

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

A Hook on.

B Push in.

EJECT Switch

PUSH Button

BATTERY RELEASE

Using the battery pack

Hook its end to the camcorder

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

2 Insert a video cassette.

3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 10)

and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place

(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 8)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

Rewind (2) Button

LENS COVER

Open/Close Ring

Set to “AUTO”

or “PRO.”.

Play/Pause (4/6)

Button

Recording Start/Stop Button

Set to

“PLAY”.

Stop (5) Button

1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

open the lens cover.

2 Press

2 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

— The power lamp will light and an image

will appear.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Press 4/6.

— Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

— Recording starts.

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop Button once

again.

•To stop playback, press 5.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 31.)

(For more details, ੬ pgs. 16, 17)

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR

using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).

੬ pg. 33

MAJOR FEATURES

EN7

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Integrated Auto Light (

੬

pg. 20)

Program AE with Special

Effects ( pg. 22)

੬

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect

Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports Ⅲ Nega/Posi

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V16U

•Remote

Control Unit

RM-V715U

Super VHS-ET (

੬

pg. 13)

TBC (Time Base Corrector)

pg. 32)

(

੬

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS Playpak) C-P7U

Picture Stabilizer (

੬

pg. 18)

•Shoulder Strap

•DC Cord

•Lithium Battery CR2025

(for clock operation)

Digital Hyper Zoom (

੬

pg. 18)

NOTES about Automatic Demonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.

Ⅲ 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.

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “PRO.”

and press MENU while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly

DEMO MODE

to the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through

OFF

the main Menu Screen.) Rotate the Select Wheel to select “OFF” and

press it.

* “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned

off.

NOTE:

EX I T

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows

Setting Menu

recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

Cassettes marked

and

can be used with this camcorder.

GETTING STARTED

Battery pack BN-V11U,

BN-V12U or BN-V20U

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided power supply units with other equipment.

Marks

To AC outlet

CHARGE

indicator

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from

the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/

Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet.

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The

CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V16U

DC OUT connector

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery in the

opposite direction of the arrow and lift off. Remember

to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord from

the AC outlet.

Battery pack

Charging time

BN-V11U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 1 hr. 50 min.

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

Charge Marker

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.

NOTES:

● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°

and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is

the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environ-

ment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

● Charging times noted above 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

Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter

during battery charging, power is supplied to the

camcorder and charging stops.

● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes

electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be

sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after

a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC

Power Adapter/Charger, 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.

ATTENTION:

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. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

and make sure a cassette is not inserted,

then set the Power Switch to ”AUTO” or

”PRO.”.

2. The camcorder power turns off

automatically when discharging is

complete.

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.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a

battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

EN9

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook on.

Hook its end to the camcorder

pack in until it locks in place

and push the battery

Push in.

•

If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a

malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Battery pack

BN-V11U

Approximate recording time

1 hr. 45 min. (50 min.)

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V856U (optional)

1 hr. 45 min. (50 min.)

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

2 hrs. 50 min. (1 hr. 30 min.)

11 hrs. 10 min. (6 hrs.)

(

): when the video light is on.

NOTES:

ATTENTION:

● 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.

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.

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery

pack and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.

Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals before using.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack

using the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the

optional AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.

To DC IN

connector

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in

the illustration).

To AC outlet

To DC OUT

connector

NOTES:

Core

●The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V

to 240 V.

filter

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

DC Cord

●For other notes, ੬ pg. 8.

AA-V16U

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger/

Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).

To car’s

cigarette

lighter

NOTES:

socket

Car Battery Cord

AP-V7U (optional)

●When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

●The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can also be

used to charge the battery pack (except BN-V20U/

V856U).

●When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car

Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction

booklet.

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3U (optional)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Slot

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the

camcorder.

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have

the “+” mark visible.

Battery holder

Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a

click.

NOTES:

● See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

● To avoid losing the battery and/or battery holder, place

the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the

illustration when inserting/removing the battery.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Cassette holder

Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not

use force to open.

Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make

sure the label is facing outward.

Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks

into place.

NOTES:

● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

PUSH Button

EJECT Switch

● 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

EN11

Date/Time Settings

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. The power lamp

comes on.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight

bar to “DATE/TIME” and press it. The DATE/TIME

Menu appears.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

•To return to the previous settings, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and

press it, then go to step 7.

MENU Button

•To set only the time without changing the date, go

to step 5.

Display

To set “YEAR”, “MONTH” or “DAY”, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item,

and press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate

the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and

then press it. The setting stops blinking.

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

OFF

Repeat for other date settings.

BACK

REC T I ME

OFF

ENGL I SH

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting

begins blinking, rotate the Select Wheel until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops blinking.

0 6

OFF

RETURN

DATE / T I ME

DATE/TIME Menu

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2 0 0 0

JUN

2 8

When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,

“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Wheel to

move the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

T I ME

2 0

12-hour indication

with AM or PM

EX I T

Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.

BACK

REC T I ME

OFF

ENGL I SH

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

0 6

OFF

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display

and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”

(੬ pg. 26).

RETURN

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/

EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)

provides higher picture and sound quality and is better

for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is more

economical, providing three times the recording time.

NOTE:

Select Wheel

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Power Switch

SP/EP Recording

Mode Button

MENU Button

Tape Length Setting

Viewfinder

Display

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

T3 0

Tape length indicator

Recording mode

indicator

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU.

TELE MACRO

OFF

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

TAPE LENGTH

T3 0

“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu appears.

Menu Screen

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the correct tape length setting. T20=20 minutes of

recording time, T30=30 minutes, T35=35 minutes,

and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

•To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

RETURN

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

T2 0

T3 0

T3 5

T4 0

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select

Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.

EX I T

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

OFF

T4 0

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 16) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

RETURN

EN13

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 “PRO.”. Press MENU.

If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .

.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar

to “S-VHS ET”, then press it. The S-VHS ET

Setting Menu appears.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .

.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar

to “S-VHS”, then press it. The S-VHS Setting

Menu appears.

MENU Button

Rotate the Select Wheel to set to either of the

parameters, then press it. Press the Select Wheel. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.

Menu Screen

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

OFF

T3 0

In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,

–

VHS ET

ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS

cassette (factory-preset). This is called Super

VHS ET (Expansion Technology).

TAPE LENGTH

When an S-VHS

cassette is loaded:

S-VHS

OFF: Records in VHS.

RETURN

In the S-VHS Setting Menu,

ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette

(factory-preset).

–

VHS ET

Setting Menu

OFF

OFF: Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.

Press the Select Wheel 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

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH

OFF

T3 0

Menu Screen

NOTE:

If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the

Menu Screen.

RETURN

Normal Screen

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

NOTES about S-VHS and 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.

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

Recording

Playback

Blank tape

Camcorder

Recorded tape

Cassette adapter

S-VHS VCR

VHS VCR with SQPB

function

S-VHS-C

cassette

S-VHS/

S-VHS ET

recordings

•The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected

when playback begins.

VHS-C

cassette

VHS

recordings

Regular VHS VCR

Blank tape

Camcorder

Recorded tape

Cassette adapter

•S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be

viewed on regular VHS VCRs,

other than those equipped with the

SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

function.

EN15

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Lever

Separate the Velcro strip.

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.

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or

180°

“PRO.”).

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

PAUSE

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Following the illustration, thread the strap through the

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.

Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

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.

RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 12)

● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 10)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 15)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 15)

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

lens cover. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”

(“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 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.

2 5M 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

120MIN

1MIN

119MIN

2MIN

(Now calculating)

Power Switch Position

0MIN

(Blinking)

3MIN

AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO

(Blinking)

special effects or manual adjustments.

PRO. : Allows you to set recording functions using

the menus for more creative capabilities.

OFF : Switches off the camcorder.

PLAY : Allows you to play back your recordings.

EN17

NOTES:

● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

● 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 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 “CAMERA” to

turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes,

recording may not start immediately.

● 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. 19) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any

of it.

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Press DISPLAY for more than 1 second to make the following indications appear/disappear from the

camcorder’s display: cassette warning, tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape

length indicator (੬ pg. 44, 45).

NOTE:

Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the

battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone.

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE: Zooming

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

PURPOSE:

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 out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom indicator bar

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Display

NOTES:

Zoom level

indicator

● 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. 29), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● 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.

Approximate

zoom ratio

Picture stabilizer indicator

Power Zoom Lever

● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”

to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 24).

P. STABILIZER Button

FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.

Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

•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.

EN19

5 SEC. REC Button

FEATURE: Quick Review

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

RETAKE

OPERATION:

(

2/3)

1) Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or

Button

“PRO.”).

2) Press

and release quickly during the Record–

Standby mode.

Ⅲ Tape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby

mode for the next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is

normal.

Display

FEATURE: Retake

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segments.

PAUSE

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point

5 Sec. Rec mode indicator

for new recording. Pressing

forwards the tape

and pressing reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

FEATURE: 5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)

PURPOSE:

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene

transitions like those seen in TV programs.

OPERATION:

Ⅲ Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.

1) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC. “

5S”

appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording

starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode

automatically.

Ⅲ To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC. REC

again so that “

5S” disappears.

NOTE:

Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 21) cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the

camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 30) to

when you use the video light.

Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save

DANGER

battery power.

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink if

the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically when you turn on the video

light, or when you start recording with the video light

turned on.

● When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. In this case,

manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode

(੬ pg. 22) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 22) is engaged,

the light will not activate.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the

video light and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

RECORDING Advanced Features

EN21

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 or when you enter

Record–Standby mode.

EFFECT

Button

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s

name and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The effect is reserved.

Power Switch

. 2 seconds, then the

Recording Start/Stop Button

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-

in/out or wipe-in/out.

To cancel a fade or wipe, press EFFECT repeatedly

until “OFF” appears.

“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

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.

CW:CORNER (Wipe)

Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the

lower left corner, or wipes out from lower left to upper

right, leaving a black screen.

NOTES:

● 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.

WW:WINDOW (Wipe)

The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the

screen toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 22).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

P.AE

Button

Press P.AE 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 P.AE repeatedly until “OFF”

Power Switch

appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

NOTES:

● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (੬ pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.

● 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.

SEPIA

TWILIGHT

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 24)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

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. 30).

SPORTS

•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. 29).

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.

S1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed

Shutter)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

FG:FOG

NEGA POSI

The colors of a picture are reversed.

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.

NEGA POSI mode

EN23

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 “PRO.”.

Menu access depends on the function you select.

2 _{If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen}

Select Wheel

Display

MENU Button

Available Using The Select Wheel” described on

pg. 24 . . .

.... press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

(ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)

If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button” described on

pg. 24 and 25 . . .

Menu Screen 1

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

OFF

.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to place the highlight bar on

BACK

the desired function.

REC T I ME

OFF

Menu Screen 2

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate

the Select Wheel to “NEXT” and press it. To go back

to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the

Select Wheel to “BACK”, and press it.

•To return to the previous setting, place the highlight

bar on “RETURN”, then go to step 6.

ENGL I SH

0 6

OFF

RETURN

Setting Menu

(ex. TITLE LANG.)

T I TLE LANG.

Press the Select Wheel. The setting procedure

depends on the function you select.

ENGL I SH

FRENCH

SPAN I SH

PORTUGUESE

If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “M.W.B.” or

“DATE/ TIME”. . .

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 29,

EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 28, M.W.B.: ੬ pg. 30,

DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 11) and perform each

procedure from step 4.

EX I T

BACK

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

REC T I ME

OFF

I NT. T I ME

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

.... rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number

appears, and press it. Then rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

FRENCH

0 6

OFF

If you select any other functions . . .

.... rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar

to the desired setting.

RETURN

•To return to the previous setting, place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”.

Normal Screen

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel. The normal screen reappears.

NOTE:

No menu functions except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”

are available while in the Record mode.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel

Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 29).

FOCUS

Refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 28).

EXPOSURE

M.W.B.

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

(੬ pg. 30).

OFF

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.

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.

S.LX

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. 26).

TITLE

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(੬ pg. 26).

DATE/TIME

DISP.

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

D. ZOOM

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 450X digital magnification.

OFF

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.

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").

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

: Factory-preset

EN25

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

S-VHS*

(S-VHS ET*)

Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 13).

Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 13).

OFF

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 12).

Refer to “Animation” and “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 27).

Refer to “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 27).

TAPE LENGTH

REC TIME

INT. TIME

TITLE LANG.

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)

of Instant Titles (੬ pg. 26).

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

DATE/TIME

JLIP ID NO.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

DEMO MODE

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

the demonstration starts.

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.

NOTE:

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. 13). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.

S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.

: Factory-preset

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Date/Time Insert

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

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.

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

You should have already performed the Date/

Time Setting procedure (੬ pg. 11).

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“DATE/TIME DISP.” while in Record-Standby, then

press it to display the Date/Time DISP. Menu.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is

activated.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu

Screen.

NOTES:

Select Wheel

Power Switch

DISPLAY

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF

mode before shooting.

DEC 2 5 . 9 9

AUTO DATE

● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

AUTO DATE

•After changing the date.

DEC 25. 99

(DATE)

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

the Select Wheel.

AM 10 : 25 : 00

(TIME)

● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

DEC 25. 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00

(DATE&TIME)

No indication

(OFF)

Instant Titles

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

The camcorder has eight preset titles in

memory. You can superimpose one of them

over the video image.

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Instant Titles can be displayed not only in

English but also in French, Spanish and

Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG.

in the Menu Screen. (੬ pg. 23, 25).

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“TITLE” while in Record-Standby, then press it to

display the TITLE Menu.

T I TLE

OFF

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is

activated.

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

OUR VACAT I ON

MERRY CHR I STMAS

SPEC I AL DAY

•To make the title indication disappear, select “OFF”.

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

OUR NEW BABY

WEDD I NG DAY

CONGRATULAT I ONS

EX I T

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu

Screen.

NOTE:

The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the

TITLE Menu.

EN27

NOTES:

Animation

Before performing the following steps, make

sure that:

You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different,

of the same object for a brief period of time.

● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to

“REC TIME” and press it. The REC TIME Menu

appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the

highlight bar to the desired recording time, then press

it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar

on “RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

Select Wheel

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing

on the subject. The recording stops automatically

Recording

Start/Stop Button

after the selected period of time.

•Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures.

MENU Button

To release the Animation mode, set “REC TIME” in

the Menu screen to “OFF”.

Display

REC T I ME

REC TIME Menu

OFF

1 / 4

1 / 2

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

1 5

Set “REC TIME” (੬ step 1 and 2 of “Animation”

3 0

above).

M I N

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“INT. TIME” and press it. The INT. TIME Menu

appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the

highlight bar to the desired interval time, then press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel again to close the

Menu Screen.

Interval time

indicator

1 5S

Recording time

indicator

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and

intervals alternate automatically.

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal

screen

To release the Time-Lapse mode, when “

” is not

”, then set “REC TIME” and

displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

display “

“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse):

● 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.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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.

•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.

Select Wheel

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Power Switch

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Manual Exposure

Screen

0 0

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“EXPOSURE” and press it. The EXPOSURE Menu

appears.

Exposure control

level counter

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“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 Select Wheel

upward. The exposure control level counter increases

(maximum +06).

To darken the image, rotate the Select Wheel

downward. The exposure control level counter

decreases (maximum –06).

–06

To darken the image

Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disappears

and the exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

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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.

NOTES:

● 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. 18). 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

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 15).

Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“FOCUS” and press it. The FOCUS Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

“MANU”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears

and “ ” and “ ” appear. The focus is locked at this

point.

Select Wheel

Power Switch

To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Select Wheel

upward. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Select Wheel

downward. “ ” appears and blinks.

Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disppears

and “

” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

● 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.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of color

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

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.

various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

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 “PRO.”.

Press the Select Wheel until “MWB” begins

blinking.

When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight

bar to “M.W.B.”, then press it. The Menu Screen

disappears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight

bar to the desired setting.

“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

Select Wheel

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

MENU Button

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.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power

Switch to “AUTO”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia

(੬ pg. 22) is activated.

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 29).

● 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. 10).

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. To start playback,

press 4/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

NOTES:

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about

5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder or

on a connected TV (੬ pg. 34, 35).

Set to “PLAY”.

● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen

may become black. This is not a malfunction.

Rewind (2) Button

Fast-Forward (3) Button

Play/Pause (4/6) Button

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.

Stop (5) Button

● Noise bars will appear and the picture will become

monochrome during Still Playback.

Shuttle Search: 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

for forward or

for reverse search during

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

Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen

during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking.

To activate Manual Tracking:

P.STABILIZER Button

1) Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. “MT” appears.

2) Press P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until

the noise bars disappear.

EFFECT Button

● To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT

simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking

finishes, the indication disappears.

P.AE Button

● 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.

Set to “PLAY”.

COUNTER R/M

Button

TBC (Time Base Corrector): 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 P.STABILIZER

during playback for more than 1 second. When the TBC

mode is activated, “TBC” is displayed.

Rewind (2) Button

Fast-Forward (3) Button

● The “TBC” indicator turns green (gray with a camcorder

equipped with a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is

working.

Play/Pause (4/6) Button

● TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle

search.

Stop (5) Button

● 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.

Counter Memory Function: Makes it easier to

locate a specific tape segment.

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 COUN-

TER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M” disappears.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)

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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 C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically

performs tape loading and unloading.

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one

“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 compart-

ment door.

VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

Compartment door

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.

NOTES:

●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

PLAYBACK Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors

To Audio

Output

Audio cable

(optional)

To AUDIO IN

To TV or VCR

S-Video cable (optional)

To S-Video Output

To S-VIDEO IN

VCR

(Recording deck)

Connector cover*

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

To Video

Output

Video cable

(optional)

VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

Audio cable (optional)

To Audio Output

To AUDIO IN

VCR

(Recording deck)

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. 34, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 34).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause

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.

NOTES:

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4/6 on the camcorder.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 9).

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

● 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.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”

or “PRO.”), 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.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR.

RM-V715U (provided)

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size

batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”

(੬ pg. 46).

Open the battery compartment cover as

illustrated.

Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in the

correct direction.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

Transmitted beam

effective area

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

Remote sensor

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power Switch set

to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).

With the camcorder’s Power Switch

set to “PLAY”.

1 Infrared beam

Transmits the beam signal.

transmitting window

2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)

—

3 PLAY Button

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 31)

4 REW Button

Retake (rewind), Quick Review

(੬ pg. 19)

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 31)

5 STOP Button

—

Stop (੬ pg. 31)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 38)

—

6 INSERT Button

—

7 REC TIME Button

Animation, Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 37)

ANIM. Button

8 START/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

9 FF Button

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 19)

Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 31)

0 PAUSE Button

—

Pause (੬ pg. 31)

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 39)

—

! A.DUB Button

@ INT. TIME Button

Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 37)

SELF TIMER Button*

*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

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FEATURE: Animation and Time-Lapse

Interval time

indicator

PURPOSE:

The remote control lets you set/release Interval Time

and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen.

1M I N

1 / 2S

Recording time

indicator

OPERATION:

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 27

(“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the

Recording Time indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and no indication

(off).

Remote sensor

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 27, press

REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording

Time indicator disappears.

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 27

(“Time-Lapse”), press REC TIME and INT. TIME on

the remote control. Each time REC TIME is pressed,

the Recording Time indicator appears, changing in

the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and no

indication (off). Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the

Interval Time indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and no

indication (off).

START/STOP

REC. TIME

INT. TIME

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 4 on pg. 27, press

REC TIME and INT. TIME on the remote control until

the indicators disappear.

RM-V715U

(provided)

NOTE:

Also refer to pg. 27.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

Power Switch

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE.

COUNTER R/M Button

Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for

more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then

press again for less than 1 second so that “M”

appears.

Display

Insert editing

indicator

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit-In

point where the new scene should start.

–

1 2 3 4

Tape Counter

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing

indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is

engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed at

appears on the screen, go to the next step.

Remote sensor

To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP. When the

counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automati-

cally and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause

mode.

To end Insert Editing, press STOP.

NOTES:

● During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard

from the speaker.

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 19) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated

end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates

a defect in the unit.

● Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

START/STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

REW

STOP

INSERT

● If Program AE (੬ pg. 22) is set during Insert Editing,

press and hold P. AE for more than 1 second.

RM-V715U

(provided)

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Display

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing

indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only). The sound is recorded from the built-

in microphone.

–

0 5 2 0

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

(੬ pg. 38) before continuing.

During Audio

Dubbing

NOTE:

Use the RM-V715U remote control unit to perform the

following procedures.

Remote sensor

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub the new audio,

press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press

PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should

start.

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. The Audio Dub-

Standby mode is engaged.

To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY. When the

counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops

automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio

Dub-Standby mode.

Microphone

To end Audio Dubbing, press STOP.

START/STOP

PLAY

REW

STOP

NOTES:

PAUSE

A.DUB

● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s

volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

RM-V715U

(provided)

NOTES

(for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, 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.

● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-

Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter

may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 8).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 9).

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.

RECORDING

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. 10).

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

“CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) (੬ pg. 16).

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. 27, 37).

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 TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or

rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(੬ pg. 32).

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)

OTHER

During recording, the indications do

not appear.

● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the

indications appear (੬ pg. 17).

The tape will not eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.

● 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.

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).

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. 15).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (੬ pg. 29).

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. 11),

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the lens cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the lens cover.

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

w e

4 5 6

* y (

)

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Controls

Connectors

1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 15

q DC IN Connector................................... ੬ pg. 9

2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ ੬ pg. 16

The connectors w to t are located beneath the

cover.

3 Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... ੬ pg. 20

w Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 34

e Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 34

r S-Video Output Connector ................... ੬ pg. 34

4 5-Second Recording Button

[5 SEC. REC] ........................................ ੬ pg. 19

5 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... ੬ pg. 18

t J Terminal

6 •Picture Stabilizer Button

[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector]

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

[P.STABILIZER] .................................. ੬ pg. 18

•Time Base Corrector Button ............... ੬ pg. 32

For further details consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

J terminal.

7 Program AE Button [P.AE]..................... ੬ pg. 22

8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 21

9 •Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 19

•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬ pg. 19

•Rewind Button [REW] ....................... ੬ pg. 31

Indicators

0 •Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 19

•Fast-Forward Button [FF] ................... ੬ pg. 31

y Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 16

! Stop Button [STOP] .............................. ੬ pg. 31

@ Play/Pause Button [PLAY/PAUSE] ......... ੬ pg. 31

# Select Wheel [PUSH] ........................... ੬ pg. 23

$ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 17, 23

Other Parts

u Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 9

i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 15

o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 15

% •Recording Mode Button [SP/EP] ......... ੬ pg. 12

•Counter Reset/Memory Button

p •Camera sensor

[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 32

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 36

^ EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 10

& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 16

* Power Switch

Q Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 20

W Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 39

E Eyepiece .............................................. ੬ pg. 50

R Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 15

T Clock Battery Slot ................................ ੬ pg. 10

Y Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 15

[

, OFF, AUTO, PRO.] .............. ੬ pg. 16, 31

( Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 9

) PUSH Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 10

INDEX Indications

Indications During Recording

–

1 2 0M I N

REC EP

S ET

T4 0

444

I L I GHT

–

0 2

S VHS REC.

PAUSE

5M I N

1 / 2S

CONGRATULAT I ONS

DEC 2 5 . 9 9

AM 1 1 4 5 1 8

1 Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 17

5 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 12

6 Zoom Indicator Bar .............................. ੬ pg. 18

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

7 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 16

0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 18

Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.

2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ ੬ pg. 12

3,8 Program AE Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 22

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 8.

3,9 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 21

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at 9.

! •Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator ........................................... ੬ pg. 27

•5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator................. ੬ pg. 19

@ Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 26

# Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 26

$ Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 29

% Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 28

^ White Balance Mode Indicator............. ੬ pg. 30

& S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬ pg. 13

* Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 16

4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 13

EN45

1 •

: Cassette Indicator

Indications During Playback

Displayed when a tape is loaded.

•w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 38

Displayed during Insert Editing.

4 5

2 TBC Indicator ...................................... ੬ pg. 32

3 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 13

4 Tape Counter ................................. ੬ pg. 32, 38

5 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ ੬ pg. 12

6 Tape Running Indicator

–

S ET

–

TBC

2 3 4 5

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

–

M 0 1 2 3 4

: Audio Dubbing

7 Tracking Indicator ................................ ੬ pg. 32

8 Tape Counter ....................................... ੬ pg. 38

Displayed only during Insert Editing.

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. 10)

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also blinks when

the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install or replace the

old battery with a new one.

(੬ pg. 10)

Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.

(੬ pg. 17)

TAPE END

Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed.

LENS COVER

(੬ pg. 16)

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. 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.

CAUTIONS

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas

other than the USA

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC

wall outlet other than American National Standard

C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a

“Siemens Plug”, as shown.

they can leak or explode.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

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:

Plug adapter

1. To avoid hazard . . .

Terminals

... do not burn.

Video Light

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.

... do not short-circuit the terminals.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... avoid repeated charging without fully discharg-

ing.

... 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.

... 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.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control or cassette adapter is not

functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

ones.

NOTES:

Use only the following batteries:

Remote control ................. AAA (R03) size x 2

(RM-V715U)

Cassette adapter ............... AA (R6) size x 1

(C-P6U or C-P7U)

●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.)

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

explode.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 36 for the

remote control, or read the cassette adapter

(C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from

those specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

EN47

... in places where humidity is extremely low.

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

Cassettes

... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

... make sure the cassette bears the 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.

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. Be sure to

hold the main unit with both hands or use the

grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

... 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.

About moisture condensation . . .

● 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.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... 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.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

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.

TERMS

AC Power Adapter/Charger ......................... pg. 8, 9

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 27, 37

Audio Dubbing ............................................. pg. 39

Auto Date Record ......................................... pg. 26

Auto Focus.................................................... pg. 29

Auto Shut Off .......................................... pg. 17, 31

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ............................ pg. 22

Erase Protection ............................................ pg. 10

Exposure Control .......................................... pg. 28

Fade-In/Out .................................................. pg. 21

Fast-Forward Tape ......................................... pg. 31

5 Sec. Recording ........................................... pg. 19

Battery Pack .......................................... pg. 8, 9, 46

Brighten The Image ....................................... pg. 28

Grip Adjustment............................................ pg. 15

Car Battery ...................................................... pg. 9

Cassette Adapter ........................................... pg. 33

Charge Marker ................................................ pg. 8

Charging The Battery Pack .............................. pg. 8

Clean The Camcorder ................................... pg. 50

Clock (Lithium) Battery ................................. pg. 10

Connection To A VCR/TV ............................. pg. 34

Contents ................................................ cover page

Counter Memory ........................................... pg. 32

High Speed Shutter Mode ............................. pg. 22

Insert Editing ................................................. pg. 38

Instant Titles .................................................. pg. 26

JLIP ID NO. ................................................... pg. 25

Load A Tape .................................................. pg. 10

Darken The Image ........................................ pg. 28

Date/Time Display ........................................ pg. 26

Date/Time Settings ........................................ pg. 11

Demonstration Mode ................................ pg. 7, 25

Digital Zoom ................................................ pg. 24

Diopter Adjustment ....................................... pg. 15

Manual Focus ............................................... pg. 29

Menu Screen......................................... pg. 23 – 25

EN49

ND Effect Mode ............................................ pg. 22

Nega/Posi Mode ........................................... pg. 22

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32, 38

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 34, 35

Tape Length Setting ....................................... pg. 12

Tele Macro .................................................... pg. 24

Time Base Corrector ..................................... pg. 32

Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 27, 37

Tracking ........................................................ pg. 32

Tripod Mounting ........................................... pg. 15

Twilight Mode ............................................... pg. 22

Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 18

Power Switch Position .................................. pg. 16

Program AE With Special Effects ................... pg. 22

Provided Accessories ...................................... pg. 7

Quick Review ............................................... pg. 19

Unload A Tape .............................................. pg. 10

Recording Format ......................................... pg. 13

Recording Mode ........................................... pg. 12

Record-Standby ............................................ pg. 16

Remote Control............................................. pg. 36

Retake ........................................................... pg. 19

Rewind The Tape .......................................... pg. 31

Video Light ................................................... pg. 20

Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. pg. 15

Viewfinder, Indications............................ pg. 44, 45

White Balance Adjustment ............................ pg. 30

Wide Mode ................................................... pg. 24

Wipe-In/Out.................................................. pg. 21

Sepia Mode ................................................... pg. 22

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................ pg. 15

Shuttle Search ............................................... pg. 31

Specifications ................................................ pg. 51

Sports Mode .................................................. pg. 22

Still Playback ................................................ pg. 31

Super LoLux (S.LX) ........................................ pg. 24

Super VHS Expansion Technology................. pg. 13

Zooming ....................................................... pg. 18

USER MAINTENANCE

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

After Use

Turn off the camcorder.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder.

Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

BATTERY RELEASE

Set to “OFF”.

Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close

the lens cover.

Cleaning The Camcorder

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to

wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then

wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Remove.

To detach the eyepiece, turn it counterclockwise and

pull it out.

PUSH Button

EJECT Switch

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower

brush.

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

● 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 discon-

nected.

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer

to the cautions of each product.

● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the

viewfinder securely.

SPECIFICATIONS

EN51

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V16U

Camcorder

General

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Format

Power source

Power consumption : 3.6 W

Video light

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

Color

: VHS NTSC standard

: DC 6.0 V

Power consumption : 23 W

Output

Charge

VTR

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: 3.0 W

: NTSC-type

Charging system

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer controlled

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

: 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm

(4-15/16" x 1-11/16" x

2-11/16")

Conforms to VHS standard

Weight

: Approx. 270 g (0.6 lbs)

Cassette

cassette

Tape speed

Recording time (max.)

Operating

temperature

Cassette Adapter C-P7U

: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Weight

: 188 mm x 25 mm x 104 mm

(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")

: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)

: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes (with TC-40)

Accessory

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Optional Accessories

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

•Battery Charger BH-VC10U

•Audio/Video Cable

•S-Video Cable QAM0004-004

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

Weight

: Approx. 730 g (1.6 lbs)

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

: 198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm

(7-13/16" x 4-11/16" x 3-5/8")

(with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4" format CCD

•Compact S-VHS (

30/20

) Cassettes ST-C-40/

: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with

auto iris and macro control,

filter diameter 40.5 mm

•Compact VHS (

) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with

0.55" color LCD

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details

on accessories and their availability.

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Connectors

JLIP

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack (compatible with

RC-5325 plug)

Video

: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced,

analog output (via Video

output connector)

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analog

output (via Audio output

connector)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

Audio

S-Video

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

output

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

output

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