COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING
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12
Basic Recording ......................... 12
Basic Features ........................... 13
Advanced Features...................... 14
Programme AE With Special
Effects ....................................... 14
Exposure Control ........................ 15
Focusing ..................................... 16
Fader ......................................... 18
Wide .......................................... 18
Instant Titles ............................... 19
Character Generator ................... 19
Date/Time Character Insert ......... 20
Manual White Balance Adjustment ... 21
Using Menu For Detailed
GR-AX270
Adjustment ................................ 22
Self-Timer................................... 24
Animation .................................. 25
Time Lapse ................................. 25
PLAYBACK
26
Using The Cassette Adapter ........... 26
Basic Connections ....................... 27
Basic Playback........................... 28
Features.................................. 29
EDITING
30
Tape Dubbing ............................ 30
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit].... 31
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
Viewfinder ................................37
Controls ...................................38
Connectors ................................39
Indicators .................................39
Other Parts ...............................39
Terms ......................................40
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35
37
Compact VHS
PAL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS
41
43
SPECIFICATIONS
LYT0002-020B
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This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and
PAL
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U 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.)
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked
VHS-C can be used with this unit.
Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
MAJOR FEATURES
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REMEMBER
Program Manager
(੬ pg. 14 – 23)
Programme AE with Special Effects,
Exposure Control, Focusing, Fader, Wide,
Instant Title, Date/Time Character Insert,
White Balance Adjustment, Menu
Adjustment
The Logical Choice
PAL
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
(੬ pg. 13)
used with your VHS VCR*
Zoom-in
Programme AE with Special
Effects (੬ pg. 14)
Zoom-out
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Random Assemble Editing
(੬ pg. 31 – 33)
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8
5
4
1
6
3
7
Ⅲ Sports
Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EK
•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
•Battery Pack
BN-V12U
•Cable Adapter
•Shoulder Strap
•Lithium Battery CR2025
•DC Cord
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
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SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
Hook on.
EJECT
1
1
Push in.
2
2
3
BATT. RELEASE
Insert.
PUSH
Using the battery pack
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
1 Slide EJECT.
2 Insert a video cassette.
3 Press PUSH.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 10)
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
PLAYBACK
SHOOTING
STOP
REW
2
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
3
2
PLAY/PAUSE
Set to “CAMERA”
Recording Start/Stop button
3
1
Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW.
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.
— The power indicator will light and an
image will appear in the viewfinder.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
— Recording starts.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears in the viewfinder.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 28.)
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop button once
again.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 12)
Ⅲ Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter.
੬ pg. 26
GETTING STARTED
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Power
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
NOTES:
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
END
indicator
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
Charge marker
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
3
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
approx.
3 hrs. 30 min.
BN-V12U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
approx. 7 hrs.
approx. 10 hrs.
** CHARGE MARKER
A charge marker is provided on the battery
pack to help you remember whether it has
been charged or not. Two colours are provided
(red and black)—you choose which one
means charged and which means discharged.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.
1
2
Hook on.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
BATT. PACK
APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME
1 hr. 10 min.
BN-V12U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
2 hrs. 25 min.
Push in.
3 hrs. 10 min.
BATT. RELEASE
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that
allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before
recharging.
ATTENTION:
To discharge the battery . . .
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.
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the
illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The
REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,
and goes out when discharging is complete.
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NOTES:
● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
● Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery
pack.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to
continue.
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
To AC outlet
DC OUT
terminal
To DC in jack
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EK
DC cord
To car's cigarette
lighter socket
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(connect as shown in the above illustration).
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the above illustration).
NOTES:
NOTE:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
A
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
1
2
3
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
A
battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
lithium battery and push it in.
4
5
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
3
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
1
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
2
ADJUST DIOPTER
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
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Date/Time Setting
SELECT MODE
MENU
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
1
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
3
SELECT FUNCTION
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/
TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time
screen appears.
+
–
PROGRAM AE
select dial
SET DATE/TIME
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set
4
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct
setting appears.
NEAR
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to
move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press
MENU.
FAR
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.
GAIN UP
TELE MACRO
S.LX
OFF
Menu Screen
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
START CLOCK OPERATION
REC TIME
OFF
07
Once you’ve set the day, month, year and time,
press FAR or NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then
press MENU. The Menu screen reappears.
JLIP ID NO.
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
5
6
END :MENU KEY
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
Set Time and
Date Screen
NOTES:
1.1.00
SET
12:00
● To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a
connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (੬ pg. 20).
● If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2., 31. 6.,
etc.) and perform step 5, “INPUT ERROR” appears
blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or
NEAR to input the correct number.
CANCEL
Date
Day/Month/Year
Time
24-hour indication
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Tape Length Setting
SP-LP recording mode button
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
T30•45•60 tape
length select
button
SET TAPE LENGTH
Press T30•45•60 until the required indication
1
appears in the viewfinder. T30 = 30 minutes of
recording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60
minutes (in SP).
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 12) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
Set POWER to "CAMERA".
Tape length indicator
Press SP•LP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides
1
higher picture and sound quality and is better for
dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economi-
cal, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.
T30
T30
T45
T60
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Recording mode indicator
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
SP
SP
LP
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
1
2
3
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
NOTES:
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
● 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.
Turn to take up
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 can’t be opened while the
camcorder is in the Record mode.
Erase Protection
Gear
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Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
2
3
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom
lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Recording Start/Stop button
Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
1
1
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.
3
2
2
1
ADJUST LENGTH
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to
prevent slipping 2.
2
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
1
RECORDING Basic Recording
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NOTE:
Tape remaining time indicator
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 6)
25MIN
*---MIN
(Now calculating)
● Tape Length setting (੬ pg. 10)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 11)
120MIN
119MIN
LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
3MIN
Power indicator
1
2
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
2MIN (Blinking)
1MIN (Blinking)
0MIN (Blinking)
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open
the lens cover, then set the power switch to
“CAMERA”.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record–Standby Mode.
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
LENS COVER
switch
START SHOOTING
Press the RECORDING START/STOP button.
3
4
POWER
Start/Stop button
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
and “REC ” appears in the viewfinder.
STOP RECORDING
Press the RECORDING START/STOP button again to
stop recording.
Tally lamp
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
NOTES:
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.
● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.
● The indicated remaining time is approximate.
● 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 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been
selected (੬ pg. 10).
● “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 “POWER 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’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 13) to find the end of
the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover
is closed.
RECORDING Basic Features
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Power zoom switch
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Zooming
Varies the focal length of the lens
and produces the zoom in/out effect.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
1) Push the power zoom switch
down toward “T”.
Zoom Out
1) Push the switch up toward “W”.
● The further the power zoom switch
is pushed, the faster the zoom
speed becomes.
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable
during zooming. In this case, set
the zoom while in Record–
Standby, set manual focus or Focus
Lock (੬ pgs. 16, 17), then zoom
in or out in Record mode.
Zoom-in
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Quick Review
To check the end of the last record-
ing.
OPERATION:
1) Press “ ” and release quickly
during the Record–Standby mode.
•Tape is rewound for about 2
seconds and played back
automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the
next shot.
Zoom-out
Zoom indicator
NOTE:
Distortion may occur at start of
playback. This is normal.
FEATURE:
Retake
PURPOSE:
To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the
Record–Standby mode.
2) Press either RETAKE button to
reach the start point for new
recording.
Pressing “F” fast-forwards the tape
and pressing “R” reverses it.
3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start
recording.
RETAKE (R/F)
NOTE:
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
RECORDING Advanced Features
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Programme AE With Special Effects
1 second later, the mode is activated.
All you have to do to access any of the variety of
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select
dial.
SEPIA
After
1 sec.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the
symbol of the function you want is aligned
with the mark.
Viewfinder
1
•The selected mode's name and its indication
are displayed in the viewfinder for approx.
1 second. Then the name disappears, and
only the indication remains. The mode is
activated.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode
Release mode is selected, only the mode's
name is displayed. Then the name disappears
and the mode is activated.
NOTES:
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the
fader (੬ pg. 18) 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 colour may be adversely affected if
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light
sources such as fluorescent or mercury-vapour
lights.
Mark
C
U
+
FAR NEAR
PROGRAM AE
select dial
–
DIAL
SYMBOL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
DIAL
SYMBOL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
MODE
MODE
LOCK
AUTO LOCK
Auto Mode Lock
FG
FG:FOG
Electronic Fog Filter
Auto Mode Lock
Electronic Fog Filter
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fancy“ look.
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;
FADE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B (Manual
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,
Exposure Control and MENU
ND
ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect
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.
Auto Mode
Release
RELEASE
AUTO RELEASE
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
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DIAL
SYMBOL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
DIAL
SYMBOL
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
MODE
MODE
Sports
SEPIA
Sepia
SPORTS
Sepia
Sports
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. 18)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
1/1000 sec.
1/1000
S 1/1000
S 1/2000
1
2
High Speed Shutter
1/2000 sec.
TWILIGHT Twilight
1/2000
High Speed Shutter
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
Twilight
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 “ ” (outdoor mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(੬ pg. 21).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-
camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual
focusing (੬ pg. 17).
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the
best available picture quality, but you can override
and make the adjustment manually.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK.
+
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
+
02
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
Exposure Level Indicator
–
When you want to return to the factory
setting . . .
To brighten the image
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard
setting is immediately restored and the
Exposure level indicator disappears.
3
–
06
+
06
To darken the image
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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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):
Focus
detection zone
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour
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.
* The low-contrast warning “
viewfinder.
” appears in the
Focus Lock
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially
helpful in the following situations:
FAR
NEAR
•When things pass between your subject and the
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your
subject in before recording.
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to
appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until
the subject is where you want it.
PROGRAM AE select dial
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
LOCK FOCUS
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “
”
appears in the viewfinder.
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock
indication disappears.
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. 13). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the camcorder and
the subject. *When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 23) is activated,
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
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Manual Focus
Power zoom lever
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (੬ pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.
ADJUST FOCUS
To farther subject . . .
Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
FAR
NEAR
To nearer subject . . .
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
PROGRAM AE select dial
LOCK FOCUS
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is
3
4
replaced by the focus lock indication “
adjusted focus is locked in.
” and the
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus
lock indication disappears.
NOTES:
● 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 up 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.)
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Fader
Function indication
This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black
blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and
fade-out works at recording end or when you enter
Record–Standby mode.
FADE
FADE
Fade-Standby
indication
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
SELECT button
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
FADE
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE
Press SET to engage the Fade–Standby mode.
The Fade-Standby indication “FADE” is displayed.
START RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and
activate fade-in.
PROGRAM AE select dial
SET button
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and
engage fade-out.
FADE IN
NOTES:
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button
allows you to record a black blank screen.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is
used with Sepia (੬ pg. 15).
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 14)
engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.
FADE OUT
Wide
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like
“wide-screen” effect.
Wide mode
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
WIDE
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
2 ENGAGE WIDE MODE
PressSET.
3
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
WIDE
Press SET again while “
” appears.
4
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Instant Titles
Title indication
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR FAMILY
TITLE
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as
shown in the illustration to the left.
DISPLAY
SELECT MODE
except AUTO LOCK.
MOVIE STAR
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
PARTY TIME
No indication
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WEDDING DAY
CONGRATULATIONS
SELECT FUNCTION
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
TITLE
SELECT
SET
2
3
SELECT PRESET TITLE
MENU
The characters you
have set using
Character Generator
Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to
cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is
displayed.
NOTES:
● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET.
● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and then
press SET to select the desired title.
PROGRAM AE
select dial
Character Generator
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
GAIN UP
S.LX
OFF
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
TELE MACRO
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
1
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME
OFF
07
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
JLIP ID NO.
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “SET CHARAC-
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
TER”, then press NEAR. The Character Set menu appears.
2
INPUT CHARACTERS
END :MENU KEY
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the
desired character, then press MENU. The selected
3
characters appear at the bottom of the screen. Repeat as
many times as desired (max. 18).
SET : MENU KEY
A
K
U
È
.
B
L
C
D
N
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
G
Q
Ä
H
R
Ö
I
•
To select the location of the next character, press +, –, FAR
or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the bottom of
the screen, then press FAR or NEAR to make the desired
location blink. Press + when you’re done, and the pointer
returns to the character grid.
J
T
À
:
M
S
V W X
Ü
&
ࡖ 9
Ì
,
Ò
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Ù
Ñ Æ Ø
Å
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–
/
!
?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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END CHARACTER SETTING
press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.
END
CLEAR
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “END” blink, then
4
SET : MENU KEY
NOTES:
A
B
L
C
D
N
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
G
Q
Ä
H
R
Ö
I
● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make “CLEAR”
blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press MENU. All
characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters
only, first move the pointer to the row of squares by pressing +,
–, FAR or NEAR to highlight them. Press FAR or NEAR to make
the desired character blink, then press +, FAR or NEAR to move
the pointer to “ ” in the top left corner. Press MENU.
● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Titles” or
"Date/Time/Character Insert" (੬ pg. 20).
J
T
À
:
K
U
È
.
M
S
V W X
Ü
&
ࡖ 9
Ì
,
Ò
’
Ù
Ñ Æ Ø
Å
¿
–
/
!
?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
I
L I KE YOU
ࡖ END
CLEAR
● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Date/Time Character Insert
SELECT
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters
in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor,
record them manually or automatically, and even make
your own titles.
NOTE:
You should already have performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
DISPLAY
SET
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
PROGRAM AE
select dial
DISP.
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT DISPLAY
DISP.
Press SELECT repeatedly until “
” appears.
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
Auto Date Record mode
Date-off mode
Date display
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through
the modes as shown in the illustration at left.
NOTES:
Character Generator
Date/Time display
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off
mode before shooting.
Auto Date Record mode
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press
SET.
● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the
Record–Standby mode and then select the desired
display mode using SET.
AUTO DATE
25.12.97
Auto date record
mode
Auto date record
executed
AUTO DATE RECORD
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
Date display
Date/Time display
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing
SE T.
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“AUTO DATE”.
25.12.97
25.12.97
10:45
Character Generator
NOTES:
● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this
mode, and disables all other modes.
● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded for
about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded
during any other recordings made on that day.
SET CHAR
IN PARIS, FRANCE
No Characters
stored
Example of stored
characters
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Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
White balance mode indicator
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses
the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic
white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjust-
ment is not possible under the following conditions:
No indication
(Auto)
MWB
M.W.B.
MWB
• When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot
outdoors.
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
white balance adjustment.
SELECT
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.
SELECT FUNCTION
M.W.B.
Press SELECT reapeatedly until "
" appears.
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the
required indication appears in the viewfinder.
SET
“MWB” ..... With a memorized personal White Balance
setting (see below)
PROGRAM AE select dial
“
“
“
” ......... Outdoors on sunny day
”......... Outdoors on cloudy day
” .......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp
MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colours that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple
subjects with different colour temperatures.
MWB
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.
ADJUST FOCUS
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually
(੬ pg. 17).
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold
SET for more than 3 seconds.
3
• “MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment, then
stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.
NOTES:
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PRO-
GRAM AE select dial to “AUTO LOCK”.
● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off
again, or when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance (“Basic Connec-
tions” ੬ pg. 27).
● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its
colour temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For
example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which aproximates to
green, orange or purple respectively.
● Manual White Balance Adjustment is not possible when the PROGRAM AE dial is set to SEPIA (੬ pg. 15).
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MENU
This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an
easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many
of the more detailed camcorder settings.
SELECT MODE
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
+
FAR
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
NEAR
–
function.
MAKE SETTING
The setting procedure depends on the function you
select.
GAIN UP
S.LX
OFF
If you select GAIN UP, TELE MACRO, INTERVAL
TIMER, REC TIME or JLIP ID NO. . . .
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices
until the desired setting appears.
If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE/TIME, . . .
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for
each function (SET CHARACTER – ੬ pg. 19;
DATE/TIME – ੬ pg. 9).
TELE MACRO
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME
JLIP ID NO.
OFF
07
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
END :MENU KEY
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.
GAIN UP
NORM
ON
5
TELE MACRO
INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN
REC TIME
1/2S
07
JLIP ID NO.
NOTE:
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
END :MENU KEY
PAUSE
If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has
been changed from the factory settings, this
mark appears in the viewfinder.
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MENU
GAIN UP
S.LX
To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if
the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected
when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK
mode. (S.LX: Super LoLux)
NORM
OFF
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.
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
TELE MACRO
OFF
ON
Usually set to this position.
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a
distance more than 1m 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.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.
OFF
15 S
INTERVAL TIMER
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer
(੬ pg. 24) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 25).
30 S
1 MIN
5 MIN
OFF
1/4 S
1/2 S
1 S
REC TIME
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation
and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 25).
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 07.
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 19).
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).
= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to
AUTO LOCK
NOTE:
During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,
use Manual Focus (੬ pg. 21).
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
24
Self-Timer
Interval
Timer Indicator
You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING
START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you
secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
1MIN
1/2S
Rec Time Indicator
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode
before performing the following steps.
+
MENU
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
1
2
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
NEAR
SET INTERVAL TIME
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR to
cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1MIN”,
“5MIN”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
–
FAR
CLOSE MENU
Press MENU.
3
4
START DELAYED RECORDING
Tally lamp
Press RECORDING START/STOP. The tally lamp
begins blinking, and the blinking frequency
increases about 5 seconds before recording is to
start. Once recording begins, the lamp stops
blinking but stays lit.
To Release Self-Timer . . .
GAIN UP
S.LX
OFF
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING
START/STOP to stop the blinking, then set
“INTERVAL TIMER” to “OFF”.
TELE MACRO
INTERVAL TIMER OFF
REC TIME
OFF
07
JLIP ID NO.
SET CHARACTER
DATE/TIME
END :MENU KEY
1S
1/2S
1/4S
OFF
5MIN
1MIN
30S
15S
OFF
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Animation
Time-Lapse
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.
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.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode and the recording mode is set to "SP" before
performing the following steps.
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode and the recording mode is set to "SP" before
performing the following steps.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press
MENU.
SET RECORDING TIME
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,
“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
RECORDINGS
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR
to cycle through the choices. Stop when the
desired time appears. Choose from “15S”,
“30S”, “1MIN”, “5MIN”, or select to turn the
function “OFF”.
START RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button after
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
SET RECORDING TIME
3
Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to
“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired
time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,
“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
PICTURES
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
pictures.
4
5
START TIME-LAPSE
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
RECORDING
Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
Recording and intervals alternate
automatically.
4
5
NOTES:
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,
set “REC TIME” and “INTERVAL TIMER” in the
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set
“INTERVAL TIMER” and “REC TIME” in the
Menu screen to “OFF”.
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or
Time-Lapse mode.
● Fade-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.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
26
Cassette Adapter
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery
powered and automatically performs tape loading and
unloading.
+
INSERT BATTERY
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.
1
2
3
VCR
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
Compartment door
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM
ADAPTER
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on
the underside of the adapter as shown in the
4
Sliding latch
Reels
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.
Compact video cassette
NOTES:
● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may
appear on the screen.
● 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 Basic Connections
27
There are three basic types of connections. When making
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
Connection To A VCR [A]
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
To AUDIO and
VIDEO connectors
When
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
connecting the
cables, open
the jack cover.
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
Audio and Video
cables (optional)
1
optional Audio and Video cables between the
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder
and those on the VCR.
A
B
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
2
3
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
to its VIDEO mode.
cable adapter.
VCR
Connection To A TV With A/V Input
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
Antenna
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
To AUDIO,
VIDEO and
RF DC OUT
connectors
As shown in the illustration at left, connect the
1
2
optional Audio and Video cables between the
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder
and those on the TV.
RF unit RF-V5E
(optional)
SELECT MODE
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in
its instructions).
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead
of the battery pack.
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input
Connectors (Playback ONLY)
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power switch to “CAMERA”,
then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
NOTE:
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.
● 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.
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection
procedure.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
28
NOTE:
PLAY/PAUSE
REW FF
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in
“Basic Connections” (੬ pg. 27).
LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
1
STOP
SELECT MODE
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On
indicator lights.
2
3
4
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in
the viewfinder and the connected TV.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
POWER
Recording mode indicator
NOTE:
The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5
minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode. To turn on
again, set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, then to
“PLAY”.
Tape running
SP
M-1:23:45
indicator
4
3
: Playback
: Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
: Rewind/Reverse
Search
2
Tape counter
6 : Still Playback
PLAYBACK Features
29
To eliminate noise bars that appear
on the screen during playback.
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Manual Tracking
OPERATION:
NOTES:
1) Press either +/– button as many
times as necessary for best picture.
● To reset TRACKING to the original
preset, press both + and – buttons
simultaneously.
+
–
● Manual Tracking may not work
with tapes recorded on other VCRs
or camcorders.
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
Still Playback
To pause during playback.
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome during Still
Playback. This is normal.
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Shuttle Search
To allow high-speed search in either
direction.
STOP
OPERATION:
Forward Search
1) Press FF during playback.
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
REW
FF
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome or darken in
Shuttle Search. This is normal.
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Counter Memory Function
To make it easier to locate a specific
tape segment.
OPERATION:
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for
more than 2 seconds. The counter
resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M less than 1
second. “M” appears.
3) After recording or playback, press
STOP, then REW. The tape
automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start
playback.
NOTES:
● The counter memory functions in
the FF and REW modes.
● To disable Counter Memory
Function, press COUNTER R/M
less then 1 second so the “M”
disappears.
EDITING
30
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration at left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
PLAY/PAUSE
Power switch
1
2
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
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.
SELECT VCR MODE
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
3
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
When connecting
the cables, open the
jack cover.
START EDITING
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.
Audio and
Video cable
(optional)
5
6
7
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
cable adapter.
VCR (Recording deck)
31
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
Random Assemble Editing
[R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
Create edited videos easily using your
camcorder as the source player. You can select
up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any
order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote, RM-V704U or RM-V700U) is set to
operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR
CODE LIST), but can also be performed by
operating the VCR manually.
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR
SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
1
2
•The code is automatically set once you release the
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.
OPERATE THE VCR
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for
the desired function. The functions the remote can
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR
REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this
one).
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
MBR SET
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
VCR CTL
IMPORTANT
MBR:
RM-V704U or
RM-V700U (optional)
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours
or may offer limited functions.
0
VCR CODE LIST
NOTES:
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
● If the MBR is not able to control the VCR, use the
controls on the VCR.
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
(A) (B)
NAME
(A) (B)
AKAI
6
6
7
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
7
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
2ꢀ
3
BLAUPUNKT
FERGUSON
1
3
● The MBR cannot be used to operate the camcorder.
9
9
3
7ꢀ
8ꢀ
2
MAKE CONNECTIONS
SANYO
3
3
6ꢀ
5
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
1
3
4ꢀ
4
CONNECT TO . . .
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
SELECO, REX
SHARP
9
9
1ꢀ
6
6
6
6ꢀ
3
1
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
1
1
5ꢀ
`
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
SONY
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1
PAUSE TERMIANL BUT EQUIPPED WITH
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
MITSUBISHI
NEC
6
6
7ꢀ
8
ꢀ
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
3
3
7ꢀ
8
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
7ꢀ
2
PANASONIC
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8
A
B
C
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR
Connect the editing cable to the MBR's Pause-In
jack.
NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA
6
6
9ꢀ
1
All other connections are as shown in the illustration
on page 32.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EDITING (cont.)
32
REW/FF
STOP CANCEL
PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to
“PLAY”.
2
3
PREPARE VCR
IN/OUT
R.A. EDIT
PLAY/PAUSE
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
SELECT SCENES
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER
DISPLAY
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the
screen of the connected TV.
1
2
3
Open the cover
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
The data appears under IN on the display.
To AUDIO
and VIDEO
out connectors
To J terminal
(JLIP)
REGISTER END OF SCENE
Editing cable
(optional,3.5ø
mini-plug cable)
Audio and
Video cable
(optional)
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and
press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under
OUT on the display. The total time of the registered
scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
To AUDIO
and VIDEO IN
connectors
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
A B
C
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene
To Remote
PAUSE
4
5
(as many as 8).
If your TV/VCR
has the SCART
connector, use
the provided
MAKE CORRECTIONS
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the
To Pause-In
most recently registered point.
cable adapter.
VCR (Recording deck)
NOTES:
● There must be at least one second between an in-point and
its corresponding out-point.
● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open
between scenes.
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or
out-points.
● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the
VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn’t
take place.
MBR
(optional)
● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from
memory.
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.
ᮣ 1 0:00:25
1
2
3
0:00:25
0:03:18
0:02:33
0:01:05
0:03:31
0:02:53
2
3
4
ᮣ 4 0:04:11
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:00:25
0:00:00
COUNTER
TOTAL
0:04:11
0:01:13
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)
1
IN
3
2
IN
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
MODE
OUT
IN OUT
OUT
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
1
2
3
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the
specified order.
EDITED TAPE (VCR)
EDIT
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
When all selected scenes have been copied, the
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.
Press STOP on both units. To make the R.A. Edit
counter display disappear, press R.A. EDIT.
STOP
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the
editing cable and the audio/video cable.
NOTES:
C
● If you performed step 1 on page 31 (“MAKE
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at
the VCR during editing.
● The on-screen display only appears while the
camcorder searches for each scene.
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited
tape with certain VCRs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
Using the MBR, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck
Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an
R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be...
AV OUT
Player (JVC VCR)
Editing cable
Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or
Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an
R.A. EDIT connector
To
R.A.EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø,
optional)
How to use:
— Connect the playback deck and MBR as shown on the left.
— Set the MBR to correspond to the brand of the recording
deck. (੬ pg. 31)
AV IN
Recording deck
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to
the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as
the playback deck.
To
Notes:
PAUSE IN
Ⅲ MBR cannot be used to control the playback deck.
Ⅲ MBR is capable of controlling basic operations of the
recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY,
STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not
possible with some brands and models). Other buttons
cannot be used.
MBR
(optional)
Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use
the controls on the recording deck itself.
USER MAINTENANCE
34
After Use
LENS COVER
open/close switch
Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off
the camcorder.
1
2
3
4
5
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
Set to “POWER OFF”
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close
the lens cover.
BATT. RELEASE
EJECT
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
1
CLEAN LENS
PUSH
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with
Remove
2
3
lens cleaning paper.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it
out.
2 Remove dust using a blower brush.
3 Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn
it clockwise.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
Marks
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack
has been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
35
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
(੬ pg. 6).
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
(੬ pg. 7).
The power suddenly goes off and
doesn’t 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 doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.
Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have
sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)
Recording does not start.
● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 12).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s 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.
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.
Noise bars appear in the playback
picture.
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 29).
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. 29).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
36
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
Some functions are not available.
● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of
the camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear
in the viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.
● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬pg. 10).
An error number (i.e. E03) appears
in the viewfinder.
● 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 view-
finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 8).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation
of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 16).
A character generator title and the
date and time displays disappear
from the viewfinder.
● 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.
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.
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.
INDEX Viewfinder
37
1 23
4
5
6 7
%
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
18MIN
DISP.
T30
REC SP
8
9
0
SEPIA
LENS COVER
–05
MWB
FADE
PAUSE
1MIN
1/2S
!
@
#
$
TAPE END
MERRY CHR ISTMAS
25. 12. 97 10 : 24
Viewfinder Indications
1 Cassette Warning/Remaining
% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Tape Time ........................................... ੬ pg. 12
When no cassette is inserted or when Erase
Protection tab is not in the position that allows
recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks.
Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is dis-
played.
Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
“
”. When the power is
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.
2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 10
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened
squares —
— does not necessarily mean
3, 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 14
Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the
PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one
position to another. Then only the indicator
remains at 9.
that the battery pack is fully charged.)
^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 16
& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 15
* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 21
( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 22
4 Program Manager Function
Indication ........................................... ੬ pg. 18
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.
) Condensation Warning
When this indication appears, all functions are
disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the
power source) for a few hours, and when you
turn it on again the indicator should disappear.
5 Lens Cover Warning ........................... ੬ pg. 12
6 Tape Length Display ........................... ੬ pg. 10
7 Zoom Level Indicator.......................... ੬ pg. 13
8 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 12
0 Fade–Standby Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 18
q Clock Warning
Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock
(lithium) battery is not in place or is exhausted
when power is turned on.
! Interval Time/Recording
Also displayed for about 5 seconds when clock
battery becomes exhausted while using the
camcorder.
For inserting or replacing the clock battery.
(੬ pg. 8)
Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 24
@ Record–Standby Mode Indicator......... ੬ pg. 12
# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 19
$ Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 20
w Tape End Display ................................ ੬ pg. 12
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
INDEX Controls
38
6 7 8 9 0 !
1
2
@
#
$
3
4 5
q
% ^ & * ( )
Controls
1 Diopter Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 8
2 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 13
3 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .........੬ pg. 6
4 Recording Start/Stop Button ................੬ pg. 12
5 POWER Switch ............................. ੬ pg.12, 28
6 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 28
@ REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 28
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button....... ੬ pg. 13
# FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 28
RETAKE F Button................................ ੬ pg. 13
$ PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 28
% SELECT Button ................................... ੬ pg. 18
^ SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 18
& MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 22
* PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 14
7 Tape Length [T30•45•60]
Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 10
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 29
( Multi-Function Control
8 EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 33
•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 15
9 Recording Mode [SP/LP] Select
•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 16
•Menu Setting Change....................... ੬ pg. 22
•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 29
) PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 10
q EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 10
Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 10
R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ...................੬ pg. 32
0 R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 32
! R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button....................੬ pg. 32
39
Q W E R
T
o
u
w p
U
i
Y
e
r t y
Connectors
Indicators
w J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
u Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 12
i Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 12
Connector.)
(Located beneath the jack cover)
Other Parts
o Camera sensor
•Connect the Editing Cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 32).
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is
the sensor necessary for shooting.
For further detail consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
p Microphone
Q Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 11
W Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 8
E Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 6
R Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 8
T LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 12
Y Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 11
U Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 11
Information (in English) is also availble at our
e DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 7
The jacks r to y are located beneath the jack
cover.
r VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 27
t RF DC OUT Jack................................ ੬ pg. 27
y AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 27
INDEX Terms
40
A
N
AC Power Adapter ................................. pg. 6
ND Effect Mode ..................................... pg. 14
Animation Recording ............................. pg. 25
Auto Date Record .................................. pg. 20
Auto Focus ............................................ pg. 16
Auto Mode Lock Mode .......................... pg. 14
Auto Mode Release Mode ..................... pg. 14
P
Playback ................................................ pg. 28
Programme AE with Special Effects ........ pg. 14
Provided Accessories ............................. pg. 4
Q
B
Quick Review ........................................ pg. 13
Battery Pack ........................................... pg. 6, 41
Brighten the Image................................. pg. 15
R
C
Random Assemble Editing ..................... pg. 31–33
Recording, Advanced Features .............. pg. 14–25
Recording .............................................. pg. 12
Recording, Start/Stop ............................. pg. 12
Recording Mode Setting ........................ pg. 10
Recording-Standby ................................ pg. 12
Remote Control Unit.............................. pg. 31–33
Remove Cassette.................................... pg. 10
Retake.................................................... pg. 13
Rewind Tape .......................................... pg. 28
Car Battery............................................. pg. 7
Cassette Adapter .................................... pg. 26
Character Generator .............................. pg. 19
Charge Marker ....................................... pg. 6
Charging the Battery Pack ...................... pg. 6
Clock (Lithium) Battery .......................... pg. 8
Connection to a VCR/TV ....................... pg. 27
Contents ................................................ Cover page
Counter Memory ................................... pg. 29
S
D
Self-Timer .............................................. pg. 24
Sepia Mode ........................................... pg. 15
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................... pg. 11
Shuttle Search ........................................ pg. 29
Specifications ........................................ pg. 43
Sports Mode .......................................... pg. 15
Still Playback ......................................... pg. 29
Darken the Image .................................. pg. 15
Date/Time/Character Insert .................... pg. 20
Date/Time Setting .................................. pg. 9
Discharge the Battery pack .................... pg. 6
Diopter Adjust ....................................... pg. 8
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ..................... pg. 14
Erase Protection ..................................... pg. 10
Exposure Control ................................... pg. 15
T
Tape Counter ......................................... pg. 28
Tape Dubbing ........................................ pg. 30
Tape Length Setting ................................ pg. 10
Time-Lapse Shooting.............................. pg. 25
Tracking ................................................. pg. 29
Tripod Mounting .................................... pg. 11
Twilight Mode........................................ pg. 15
F
Fade-in/out ............................................ pg. 18
Fast-Forward Tape.................................. pg. 28
Focus Lock ............................................ pg. 16
G
V
Grip Adjustment .................................... pg. 11
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................... pg. 8
Viewfinder, Indications .......................... pg. 37
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ...................... pg. 15
W
I
White Balance Adjustment .................... pg. 21
Wide Mode............................................ pg. 18
Insert Cassette ........................................ pg. 10
Instant Titles........................................... pg. 19
Z
M
Zooming ................................................ pg. 13
Manual Focus ........................................ pg. 17
MBR code Setting .................................. pg. 31
CAUTIONS
41
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
General Battery Precautions
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is
not functioning even when correctly operated, the
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh
ones.
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
•Use only the following battery:
C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... R6(AA) size
Temperature Ranges
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when
replacing the battery.
2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they
can leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
4. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.
NOTES:
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a
nickel-cadmium battery. Before
using the supplied battery pack or
an optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... 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.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
Terminals
.... 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 open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... 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.
.... 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.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
Serious malfunctioning
42
Main Unit
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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.
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
Dust and dirt on video heads
..... 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.
1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to
acclimatize to its environment before using it.
2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.
(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)
•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor
situation, then immediately being used in a warm
indoor situation.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
•From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned
situation, then being used in a high-humidity
outdoor situation.
•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes
can occur.
3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette tapes.
•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,
complete in their cassette cases.
•During transportation, always store cassettes in
their cassette cases.
4. Check recorded information at regular intervals. If
the camcorder is equipped with a quick review
facility, use this facility to check whether the picture
is clear or not.
If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,
then the video heads may be dirty.
..... 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 extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
..... in places of over 50°C.
..... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
..... in direct sunlight.
..... in a closed car in summer.
..... near a heater.
Note:
As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar
symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the
tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.
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.
Cleaning the video heads
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video
heads may cause the playback picture to become
blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is
equipped with a built-in head cleaner which
..... 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.
..... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood
of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we
recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically
designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.
Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:
1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the
Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally,
5 seconds is sufficient).
5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner
which automatically cleans the heads and head
drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If,
however, the heads become dirty and cause
blurriness or interruption in the playback
picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the
playback picture with a previously good-recorded
tape.
3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape
About moisture condensation . . .
can begin when desired.
• You 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.
4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to
two more times.
5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC
dealer.
Important Note:
If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will
also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.
* A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the
video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is
loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.
* Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC
local dealer.
• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage
to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to
the camcorder itself.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
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C POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11EK) SPECIFICATIONS
Format
: VHS PAL standard
Power source
Power consumption
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
: DC 6V
: 5.3 W
Power requirement
: AC 110 to 240 V`,
50/60 Hz
: 23 W
: PAL-type
Power consumption
Output
Charge
VTR
Charging system
: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Conforms to VHS
standard
: DC 8.5 V
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.3 A
, 1.8 A
Colour
: Constant current,
peak detection,
timer controlled
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x
68 (D) mm
Cassette
Tape speed
SP
LP
: VHS-C cassette
Dimensions
Weight
: 23.39 mm/sec
: 11.70 mm/sec
: Approx. 400 g
Recording time Max.
SP
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
SPECIFICATIONS
: 60 minutes
(with EC-60 cassette)
: 120 minutes
Dimensions
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x
LP
104 (D) mm
(with EC-60 cassette)
Weight
Accessory
: Approx. 240 g
: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Weight
: 35% to 80%
: –20°C to +50°C
: Approx. 820 g
Provided Accessories ੬ pg. 4
Dimensions
(Including viewfinder) : 112 (W) x 112 (H)
x 229 (D) mm
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E
•RF Unit RF-V5E
CAMERA
Pick up
Lens
: 1/4” format CCD
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,
18:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.5” black/white
CRT
•Wireless Remote Control Unit (MBR) RM-V704U
or RM-V700U
This camcorder can use the MBR only for R.A.Edit
with a non JVC VCR.
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
Viewfinder
Some acccessories 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
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and
specifications subject to change without notice.
VIDEO
Output
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced (via VIDEO
out connector)
AUDIO
Output
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via
AUDIO out connector)
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