JVC LYT0002 048A User Manual

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

Basic Recording ...................... 12

Basic Features ........................ 13

Advanced Features .................. 16

Programme AE With Special

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

Effects .................................. 16

Focusing ................................ 18

Picture Stabilizer .................... 20

Exposure Control .................... 20

Fade/Wipe ............................. 21

Wide ..................................... 22

Instant Titles........................... 22

Character Generator ............... 23

Date/Time Character Insert ..... 24

White Balance Adjustment ...... 25

Using Menu For Detailed

GR-AX770

Adjustment ........................... 26

Self-Timer .............................. 28

Animation .............................. 29

Time Lapse ............................. 29

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 30

Basic Connections .................... 31

Basic Playback ....................... 32

Features............................... 33

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ......................... 34

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ... 35

USING REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

Insert Editing ......................... 40

Audio Dubbing ............................. 41

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Compact VHS

PAL

Viewfinder............................ 45

Controls ............................... 46

Connectors ............................ 47

Indicators ............................. 47

Other Parts ........................... 47

Terms .................................. 48

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LYT0002-048A

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the

safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of

your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (੬ cover page).

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (੬ pgs. 45 – 48) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (੬ pgs. 49, 50). They contain extremely

important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

NOTES:

WARNING:

● The rating plate (serial number plate) and

safety caution are on the bottom and/or the

back of the main unit.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the

AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard

IEC Publ. 65.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a

fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do

not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or

incinerate.

Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of

another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

Ⅲ Dispose of used battery promptly.

Ⅲ Keep away from children.

Ⅲ Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

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

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.)

CAUTIONS:

Ⅲ To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

Ⅲ When you are not using the AC Power

Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect

the power cord from AC outlet.

PAL

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.

ATTENTION USERS OF

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY

NON-REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND

PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED.

AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,

IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia

Attn : Service Dept.

Phone : (02)750 3777

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000

Phone : (09)415 8758

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Integrated Auto Light (

੬

pg. 15)

The Logical Choice

Program Manager

(੬ pg. 16 – 27)

Program AE with special effects, Focus,

Picture Stabilizer, Exposure Control,

Fade/Wipe, Wide, Instant Title, Date/

Time Character Insert, White Balance

Adjustment, Menu Adjustment

PAL

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

used with your VHS VCR*

Digital Hyper Zoom

(੬ pg. 13)

Program AE with Special

Effects (੬ pg. 16, 17)

Zoom-in

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter Ⅲ ND Effect

Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight Ⅲ Sports

Ⅲ 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

(੬ pg. 35 – 37)

Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 20)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EA

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V704U

or RM-V700U

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery

CR2025 x 2

•Editing cable

•DC Cord

•AUDIO/VIDEO

(A/V) cable

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

Hook on.

EJECT

Push in.

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

LENS COVER

open/close knob

PLAY/PAUSE

Set to “CAMERA”

Recording Start/Stop button

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. 32.)

•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. 30

GETTING STARTED

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

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.

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.

Hook on.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK

BN-V12U

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

1 hr. 5 min. (40 min.)

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

2 hrs. 15 min. (1 hr. 25 min.)

3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 min.)

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

(

) :When the video light is on. (GR-AX770 only)

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

recharging.

ATTENTION:

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.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... 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.

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-V11EA

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.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

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

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.

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

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Date/Time Setting

SELECT MODE

First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

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

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

S.LX

OFF

Menu Screen

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

START CLOCK OPERATION

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.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

CLOSE MENU

END :MENU KEY

Press MENU.

Set Time and

Date Screen

NOTES:

1.1.00

Set

10:45

● To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a

connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (੬ pg. 24).

● 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.)

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

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

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

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

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

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

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

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

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.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 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.

RECORDING Basic Recording

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)

● Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9)

120min

119min

● Tape Length setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 11)

LOAD A CASSETTE

3min

Power indicator

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.

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.

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

Power zoom Lever

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

OPERATION:

36X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the

maximum 18x magnification offered

by optical zoom.

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

toward “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.

NOTES:

● During Hyper Zoom, the speed

increases the further you slide the

Zoom Lever.

● Focusing may be come unstable

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

set the zoom while in Record–

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

Lock (੬ pg. 18, 19), then zoom in

or out in Record mode.

Zoom-in

● The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only

moves during optical zoom. Once

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

the top of the zoom indicator bar,

all magnification from that point is

through digital processing.

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator

● During digital image processing,

the quality of the image may suffer.

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.

RETAKE (R/F)

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

Retake

PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

To re-record certain segments.

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.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

QUICK REC

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Rec

To record a scene for 5 seconds,

providing quick scene transitions like

those seen in TV programmes.

OPERATION:

1) During Record–Standby, press and

release QUICK REC. Recording

starts, and after 5-second record-

ing is finished, the camcorder

reenters the Record–Standby mode

automatically.

•To continue shooting longer than

5 seconds, press and hold

QUICK REC. Recording

continues as long as QUICK REC

is kept pressed.

NOTES:

● The Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 21) cannot

be activated by pressing QUICK

REC.

● QUICK REC cannot be used during

Animation and Time-Lapse

(੬ pg. 29).

Video Light

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the

scene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.

1 _ON

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

OFF : Turns off the light.

LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s

power on.

•It is recommended to set the white balance

(੬ pg. 25) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the

video light.

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

battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

) does not blink in the

viewfinder, 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 the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch 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 the LIGHT ON/

AUTO/OFF switch.

•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode

(੬ pg. 17) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the Twilight mode (੬ pg. 17) is engaged, the

light will not activate.

DANGER

•The video light become 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.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or

objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

1 second later, the mode is activated.

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

After 1 sec.

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

Sepia

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

Viewfinder

•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 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

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

Mark

FAR NEAR

–

PROGRAM AE

select dial

DIAL

VIEWFINDER

INDICATION

DIAL

SYMBOL

VIEWFINDER

INDICATION

MODE

Twilight

SYMBOL

LOCK

Auto Lock

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

incorrect operation due to accidental button

pressing during shooting.

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

•In this mode the following controls are disabled;

FADE/WIPE, WIDE, TITLE, DISPLAY, M.W.B

(Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus

Lock, Exposure Control and MENU

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but

can also be manually changed to another mode

(੬ pg. 25).

•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. 19).

RELEASE Auto Release

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

Sports

FG : Fog

Electronic Fog Filter

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Electronic Fog Filter

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.

1/1000 sec.

1/1000

1/2000

S 1/1000

S 1/2000

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

ND : ND Effect

ND Effect

High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

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.

Sepia

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. 22)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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

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. 27) is activated,

the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

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

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

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.)

Picture Stabilizer

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-

tion.

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Press P.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.

•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 Picture Stabilizer when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

P. STABILIZER

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 position

except AUTO LOCK.

–

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

Exposure Level Indicator

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

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.

–

To darken the image

Fade/Wipe

[Ex. : Black Fader]

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.

FADE IN

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

FADE OUT

Function indication

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SELECT repeatedly until “

appears.

”

Fade/Wipe

After

2 sec.

Fade/Wipe

Mosaic Fader

Fade/Wipe

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are

displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.

Then the name disappears, and only the indication

remains.

Black Fader

Mosaic Fader

Shutter Wipe

Slide Wipe

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

activate fade- or wipe-in.

Off

(No indication)

OFF

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

engage fade- or wipe-out.

SELECT button

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

While “

” is displayed, press SET twice.

Fade/Wipe

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

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

Black Fader

Fades in/out to a black screen.

PROGRAM AE select dial

SET button

Mosaic Fader

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

NOTES:

Shutter Wipe

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/

Stop button allows you to record a black

blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic

Fader is selected.

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 centre.

Slide Wipe

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 17).

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Wide

Wide mode

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SELECT repeatedly until “

” appears.

Wide

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

PressSET.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.

Instant Titles

Title indication

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.

Happy Birthday

Happy Holidays

Our Family

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

Movie Star

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

No indication

except AUTO LOCK.

Party Time

Merry Christmas

Wedding Day

Congratulations

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Title” appears.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

displayed.

The characters you

have set using

Character Generator

SELECT

SET

NOTES:

● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SET.

● To recall a title, press SET again.

PROGRAM AE select dial

Character Generator

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Set

Character”, then press NEAR. The Character Set

menu appears.

PROGRAM AE select dial

INPUT CHARACTERS

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the desired

character blink, then press MENU. The selected

characters appear at the bottom of the screen.

Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).

Gain Up

S.LX

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

OFF

•To select the location of the next character, press

+, –, FAR or NEAR to make the row of squares

blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR

or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath

the desired location. Press + when you’re done,

and the blinking cursor returns to the character

grid.

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

SET : MENU KEY

END CHARACTER SETTING

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “End” blink, then

press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

V W X

ࡖ

Ñ Æ Ø

–

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

NOTES:

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● 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 blinking cursor

to the character at the bottom row which you want to

replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight “ ” in

the top left corner, and then press MENU.

● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title”

(੬ pg. 22) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”

(੬ pg. 24).

End

Clear

SET : MENU KEY

ࡖ

V W X

’

Ñ Æ Ø

–

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

mode.

L I KE YOU

ࡖ

End

Clear

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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

SELECT MODE

SET

PROGRAM AE select dial

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

except AUTO LOCK.

Disp.

SELECT DISPLAY

Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

Date/Time display

Date display

Time display

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

Date-off mode

(No indication)

Auto Date Record

mode

NOTES:

The characters you have set using Character

Generator

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off

mode before shooting.

● If you want to delete the display during shooting,

engage the Record-Standby mode and select the Date-

off mode using SET.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

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Auto Date

Auto date record mode

•After changing the date.

Time display

•After loading a cassette.

•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

10:45:56

Auto date record

executed

NOTES:

● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this

mode, and disables all other modes.

Date/Time display

Characters

● 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.

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10:45:56

I LIKE YOU

ࡖ

Example of stored

characters

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

except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SELECT reapeatedly until "

" appears.

M.W.B.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the

SET

required indication appears in the viewfinder.

PROGRAM AE select dial

“MWB” ..... With a memorized personal White Balance

setting (see below)

“

” ......... 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

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. 19).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold

SET for more than 3 seconds.

• “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 PROGRAM 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 Connections”

੬ pg. 31).

● 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.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

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

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

If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,

Rec Time, JLIP ID NO or Tally. . . .

.... 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. 23; Date/

Time – ੬ pg. 9).

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

OFF

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

Gain Up

NORM

Tele Macro

Interval Timer

Rec Time

1min

1/2s

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

NOTE:

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.

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

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

15s

30s

1min

5min

OFF

1/4s

1/2s

Interval Timer

Rec Time

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer

(੬ pg. 28) and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 29).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

and Time-Lapse recording (੬ pg. 29).

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

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.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of rcording.

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

OFF

Set Character

Date/Time

Allows you to input characters. (੬ pg. 23).

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. 19).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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.

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

..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING

START/STOP to stop the blinking, then set “Interval

Timer” to “OFF”.

Tele Macro

OFF

Interval Timer

Rec Time

JLIP ID NO.

Tally

Set Character

Date/Time

END :MENU KEY

1/2s

1/4s

OFF

5min

1min

30s

15s

OFF

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:

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

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

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”, “5s”, 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

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”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

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.

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/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.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

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.

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

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

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 Audio and Video cables.

When

To AUDIO and

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

connecting the

cables, open

the jack cover.

VIDEO connectors

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

optional Audio and Video cables between the

AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder

and those on the VCR.

Audio and Video cables

(provided)

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV

to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

Antenna

NOTE:

Use the Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

To AUDIO,

VIDEO and

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

optional Audio and Video cables between the

AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder

and those on the TV.

RF DC OUT

connectors

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

NOTE:

PLAY/PAUSE

REW FF

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in

“Basic Connections” (੬ pg. 31).

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.

STOP

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On

indicator lights.

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

M-1:23:45

indicator

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

: Rewind/Reverse

Tape counter

6 : Still Playback

PLAYBACK Features

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

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 than 1 second so the “M”

disappears.

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PLAY/PAUSE

Power switch

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.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

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.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT

connectors

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 (provided)

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

connectors

VCR (Recording deck)

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).

•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

VCR CTL

IMPORTANT

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.

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U (provided)

NOTES:

VCR CODE LIST

● 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 RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control the

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

NAME

(A) (B)

NAME

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

MAKE CONNECTIONS

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

CONNECT TO . . .

SANYO

6ꢀ

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

SELECO, REX

SHARP

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

5ꢀ

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

SONY

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

MITSUBISHI

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

7ꢀ

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

Connect the editing cable to the MBR's Pause-In

jack.

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

All other connections are as shown in the illustration

on page 36.

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EDITING (cont.)

REW/FF

STOP CANCEL

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

“PLAY”.

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.

Open the cover

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)

Audio and

Video cable

(provided)

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.

Editing cable

(provided, 3.5ø

mini-plug cable)

A B

To AUDIO

and

VIDEO IN

connectors

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

To Remote

PAUSE

(as many as 8).

To Pause-In

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

most recently registered point.

VCR (Recording deck)

NOTES:

RM-V704U or

● The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other

camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/V700U

at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press any of the

following buttons (function appears in parentheses):

— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)

RM-V700U (provided)

IN/OUT

CANCEL

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

● There must be at least one second between an in-point and

its corresponding out-point.

OUT

--:--:--

OUT

● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open

between scenes.

0:00:25

0:03:18

0:02:33

0:04:11

0:01:05

0:03:31

0:02:53

--:--:--

● 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.

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:00:25

0:00:00

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from

memory.

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

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.

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:

● If you performed step 1 on page 35 (“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 RM-V704U/V700U, 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

AV OUT

Player (JVC VCR)

Editing cable

deck can be...

Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or

Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

R.A. EDIT connector

R.A.EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø, mini-

plug cable)

How to use:

AV IN

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as

shown on the left.

— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand

of the recording deck.

Recording deck

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as

the playback deck.

PAUSE IN

Notes:

Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the

playback deck.

Ⅲ RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controling 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.

Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use

the controls on the recording deck itself.

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

(provided)

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this

camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your

VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

recording functions possible.

Installing The Battery

Release tab

Lock hole

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

remote control unit you have.

Type

: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

Type

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

and push the holder until it clicks into place.

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(੬ pg. 2).

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(provided)

BUTTONS

FUNCTIONS

With the camcorder’s power switch set to

“CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch set to

“PLAY”.

1 PAUSE IN Connector

—

੬ pg. 36

2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

3 MBR SET Button

4 INT. TIME Button

5 REC TIME Button

6 FF Button

7 REW Button

8 PAUSE Button

9 PLAY Button

—

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)

Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 39)

Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 13)

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬ pg. 13)

—

੬ pg. 35

—

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 32)

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 32)

Pause (੬ pg. 33)

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 32)

0 START/STOP Button

! VISS Button

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

Index Code marking (੬ pg. 39)

—

@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

# VCR CTL Button

$ A.DUB Button

% STOP Button

Zoom (invariable speed, ੬ pg. 13)

—

੬ pg. 35

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 41)

Stop (੬ pg. 32)

^ INSERT Button

& R.A.EDIT Buttons

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 40)

੬ pg. 36

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

The remote control lets you set/release

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as

well as the Menu screen.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Transmitted beam

effective area

OPERATION: Self-Timer

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

15°

on pg. 28 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.

TIME on the remote control. Each time

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min

and No indication (off).

Remote sensor

15°

When using the remote control, be sure to

point it at the remote sensor. The above

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

beam effective area for indoor use.

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.

2) Release

Instead of setting “Interval Timer” to

“OFF” in the Menu, press INT. TIME on

the remote control until the Interval

Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

pg. 29 (“Animation”), press REC TIME

on the remote control. Each time REC

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

indication (off).

Interval Timer Indicator

Viewfinder

2) Release

INDEX

1min

1/2s

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

pg. 29, press REC TIME on the remote

control until the Rec Time indicator

disappears.

Index Code

Marking

Time-Lapse

1) Set

Rec Time Indicator

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

on pg. 29 (“Time-Lapse”), press INT.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time INT. TIME is

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

pg. 29, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

on the remote control until the

indicators disappear.

NOTE:

Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.

START/STOP

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Index Code Marking

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.

OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the index

code. “INDEX” blinks in the viewfinder

during marking.

NOTE:

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby

mode, the mark is placed where

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(provided)

RECORDING START/STOP is pressed.

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Insert Editing

COUNTER R/M

You can record a new scene into 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-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to

perform this procedure.

SELECT MODE

Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

POWER

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for

less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in

the viewfinder.

M-0:23:45

Tape Counter

Insert editing indicator

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

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 at exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.

Viewfinder

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert

mode is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is

aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press RECORDING START/STOP. When the counter

reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP.

START/STOP

REW

PAUSE

NOTES:

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 13) 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 video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

INSERT

PLAY

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(provided)

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

Viewfinder

M-0:05:20

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

(੬ pg. 40) before continuing.

•The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external

mike if connected).

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Mike

To MIC

(capped)

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

REW

A. DUB

PAUSE

NOTES:

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

the edit points will not be accurate.

PLAY

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

is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

(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 with the recording safety tab

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.

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

LENS COVER

open/close switch

Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off

the camcorder.

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.

CLEAN LENS

PUSH

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

Remove

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

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. 33).

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. 33).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

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 (੬ pg. 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. 18).

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.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9),

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

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

Even though the Lens 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

2 3

5 6

(

)

18min

Disp.

T30

REC SP

Sepia

–05

MWB

AUTO

PAUSE

1min

1/2s

APS ON

INDEX

TAPE END

Merry Christmas

25. 12. 97

10 : 24

Viewfinder Indications

1 Cassette Warning/Remaining

% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack’s

remaining power level: “ ”.

Tape Time ........................................... ੬ pg. 12

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (

Warning blinks.

)

When the power is almost gone, the indicator

blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the

battery pack with a fully charged one.

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that

allows recording: the Cassette (

) Warning lights.

Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed.

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 10

squares —

— does not necessarily mean

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

3, 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ ੬ pg. 16

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 8.

^ Focus Indicator ................................... ੬ pg. 18

& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 20

* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 25

( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... ੬ pg. 26

) Index Code Marking ........................... ੬ pg. 39

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

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

the indicator remains at 9.

q Clock Warning

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

and time settings (੬ pg. 9). After setting is

complete, turn the power off and disconnect the

power source. If you re-connect it and turn the

power on and the indicator is blinking, that

means that the clock (lithium) battery is either

not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace

the old battery with, a new one (੬ pg. 8).

Program Manager Function Indication ... ੬ pg. 21

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

5 Tape Length Display ........................... ੬ pg. 10

6 Zoom Indicator bar ............................. ੬ pg. 13

7 Recording Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 12

0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 20

w •Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... ੬ pg. 12

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

•Condensation Warning:

! Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 28

@ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... ੬ pg. 12

•Lens Cover Warning: LENS COVER .. ੬ pg. 12

# Instant Title Display ............................ ੬ pg. 22

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.

$ Date/Time Character Display .............. ੬ pg. 24

INDEX Controls

7 8 9 0 ! @

2 3

5 6

^ & *() q w

Controls

1 Diopter Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 8

2 QUICK REC Button ............................ ੬ pg. 14

3 Power Zoom Lever ............................ ੬ pg. 13

4 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .........੬ pg. 6

5 Recording Start/Stop Button ................੬ pg. 12

6 POWER Switch .............................੬ pg. 12, 32

$ FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 32

RETAKE F Button................................ ੬ pg. 13

% PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 32

^ SELECT Button ................................... ੬ pg. 21

& SET Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 21

* P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button............ ੬ pg. 20

( MENU Button .................................... ੬ pg. 26

7 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 32

) PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. ੬ pg. 16

8 Tape Length [T30•45•60]

Select Button...................................... ੬ pg. 10

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

q Multi-Function Control

•Exposure +/– ................................... ੬ pg. 20

Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 33

•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. ੬ pg. 18

•Menu Setting Change....................... ੬ pg. 26

•Tracking +/– .................................... ੬ pg. 33

w PUSH Button ..................................... ੬ pg. 10

e EJECT Switch...................................... ੬ pg. 10

9 EDIT Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 37

0 Recording Mode [SP/LP] Select

Button ................................................ ੬ pg. 10

R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ...................੬ pg. 36

! R.A.EDIT Button................................. ੬ pg. 36

@ R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button....................੬ pg. 36

# REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 32

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button....... ੬ pg. 13

Y U I O

y s u i o

FADE/WIPE

WIDE

TITLE

FULL

AUTO

DISPLAY

M.W.B.

Connectors

Other Parts

W Video Light ........................................ ੬ pg. 15

E •Camera sensor

r J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.)

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

•Remote sensor................................. ੬ pg. 39

R Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 41

T LCD window

(Located beneath the jack cover)

•Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 36).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/

t External MIC jack (capped) .................੬ pg. 41

y DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 7

The jacks u to o are located beneath the jack

cover.

u VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... ੬ pg. 31

i RF DC OUT Jack................................ ੬ pg. 31

o AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. ੬ pg. 31

Program Manager Function Indicator.

Full Auto Indicator.

Displayed when the Program AE Select Dial

is set to Auto Lock.

Tape Loaded/Remaining Tape Indicators.

Remaining Battery Power Indicator.

Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 11

U Clock Battery Compartment ................ ੬ pg. 8

I Battery Pack Mount ........................... ੬ pg. 6

O Electronic Viewfinder......................... ੬ pg. 8

P LENS COVER Switch ......................... ੬ pg. 12

a Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 11

Indicators

p Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 12

Q Power On Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 12

VIDEO LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

Switch .................................................... ੬ pg. 15

d Tripod Mounting Socket ......................੬ pg. 11

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter ................................ pg. 6

ND Effect Mode .................................... pg. 17

Animation Recording ............................ pg. 29, 39

Audio Dubbing ..................................... pg. 41

Auto Date Record ................................. pg. 24

Auto Focus ........................................... pg. 18

Auto Mode Lock Mode ......................... pg. 17

Auto Mode Release Mode .................... pg. 17

Picture Stabilizer................................... pg. 20

Playback ...............................................pg. 32

Program AE with Special Effects ............ pg. 16

Provided Accessories ............................ pg. 4

Quick-Rec ............................................pg. 14

Quick Review ....................................... pg. 13

Battery Pack .......................................... pg. 6, 49

Brighten the Image................................ pg. 20

Random Assemble Editing .................... pg. 35–37

Recording, Advanced Features ............. pg. 16–29

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

Recording, Start/Stop ............................ pg. 12

Recording Mode Setting ....................... pg. 10

Recording-Standby ............................... pg. 12

Remote Control Unit............................. pg. 38

Remove Cassette................................... pg. 10

Retake...................................................pg. 13

Rewind Tape ......................................... pg. 32

Car Battery............................................ pg. 7

Cassette Adapter ................................... pg. 30

Character Generator ............................. pg. 23

Charge Marker ...................................... pg. 6

Charging the Battery Pack ..................... pg. 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery ......................... pg. 8, 38

Connection to a VCR/TV ...................... pg. 31

Contents ............................................... Cover page

Counter Memory .................................. pg. 33

Darken the Image ................................. pg. 20

Date/Time/Character Insert ................... pg. 24

Date/Time Setting ................................. pg. 9

Discharge the Battery pack ................... pg. 6

Diopter Adjust ...................................... pg. 8

Self-Timer ............................................. pg. 28, 39

Sepia Mode ..........................................pg. 17

Shoulder Strap Attachment ................... pg. 11

Shuttle Search ....................................... pg. 33

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

Sports Mode ......................................... pg. 17

Still Playback ........................................ pg. 33

Electronic Fog Filter Mode .................... pg. 17

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

Exposure Control .................................. pg. 20

Tape Counter ........................................ pg. 32

Tape Dubbing ....................................... pg. 34

Tape Length Setting ............................... pg. 10

Time-Lapse Shooting............................. pg. 29, 39

Tracking ................................................ pg. 33

Tripod Mounting ................................... pg. 11

Twilight Mode....................................... pg. 17

Fade-in/out ........................................... pg. 21

Fast-Forward Tape................................. pg. 32

Focus Lock ........................................... pg. 18

Grip Adjustment ................................... pg. 11

Video Light ........................................... pg. 15

Viewfinder Adjustment ......................... pg. 8

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

High Speed Shutter Mode ..................... pg. 17

Index Code Marking ............................. pg. 39

Insert Cassette ....................................... pg. 10

Insert Editing ......................................... pg. 40

Instant Titles.......................................... pg. 22

White Balance Adjustment ................... pg. 25

Wide Mode........................................... pg. 22

Wipe-in/out ..........................................pg. 21

Manual Focus ....................................... pg. 19

MBR code Setting ................................. pg. 35

Zooming ...............................................pg. 13

CAUTIONS

DANGER

.... charge in an environment where tempera-

tures are within the tolerances shown in the

chart below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer tempera-

tures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

•The video light become 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.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or

objects.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

.... replace the battery pack when it begins to

deliver less recording time per charge.

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.

NOTE:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

•Use only the following battery:

Temperature Ranges

C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... R6(AA) size

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

1. During use . . .

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:

.... 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.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

.... 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.

.... 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 . . .

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

.... 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.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Serious malfunctioning

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

C POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V11EA) SPECIFICATIONS

Format

: VHS PAL standard

Power source

Power consumption

light on

: DC 6V

Power requirement

: AC 110 to 240 V`,

50/60 Hz

: 23 W

: 8.7 W

: 5.7 W

: PAL-type

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

light off/-

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

Conforms to VHS

standard

: Constant current,

peak detection,

timer controlled

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm

Colour

Dimensions

Weight

Cassette

Tape speed

: VHS-C cassette

: Approx. 350 g

: 23.39 mm/sec

: 11.70 mm/sec

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

SPECIFICATIONS

Recording time Max.

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

: 60 minutes

104 (D) mm

(with EC-60 cassette)

: 120 minutes

Weight

Accessory

: Approx. 240 g

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

(with EC-60 cassette)

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Provided Accessories ੬ pg. 4

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

Dimensions

(Including viewfinder)

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

: Approx. 820 g

: 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

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

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

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

Viewfinder

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and

specifications subject to change without notice.

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

VIDEO

Output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

AUDIO

Output

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via

AUDIO out connector)

External

microphone input

: –68 dBs, high

impedance, unbalanced

with ø3.5 mm (MONO)

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