JVC LYT0002 0P1A User Manual

CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
RECORDING  
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Basic Recording ...................... 14  
Basic Features ........................ 18  
Advanced Features .................. 20  
Programme AE With Special  
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
Effects .................................. 20  
Focusing ................................ 22  
Picture Stabilizer .................... 24  
Exposure Control .................... 24  
Fade/Wipe ............................. 25  
Wide ..................................... 26  
Instant Titles........................... 26  
Character Generator ............... 27  
Date/Time Character Insert ..... 28  
Manual White Balance  
GR-AXM40  
Adjustment ........................... 29  
Using Menu For Detailed  
Adjustment ........................... 30  
Self-Timer .............................. 32  
Animation .............................. 33  
Time-Lapse ............................. 33  
PLAYBACK  
34  
Basic Playback ....................... 34  
Features............................... 35  
Basic Connections .................... 36  
Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 37  
EDITING  
38  
Tape Dubbing ......................... 38  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ... 39  
USING REMOTE CONTROL  
UNIT  
42  
Insert Editing ......................... 44  
Audio Dubbing ............................. 45  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
46  
47  
49  
Compact VHS  
PAL  
LCD monitor/viewfinder ............ 49  
Controls ............................... 50  
Connectors ............................ 51  
Indicators ............................. 51  
Other Parts ........................... 51  
Terms .................................. 52  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTIONS  
53  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
LYT0002-0P1A  
EN  
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This camcorder is designed to be used with  
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be  
used for playback with a television of a different  
standard. However, live recording and  
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.)  
PAL  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the  
VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked  
VHS-C can be used with this unit.  
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS  
equipment.  
This unit is produced to comply with Standard  
IEC Publ. 65.  
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE  
OF EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards  
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and  
safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections  
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed  
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and  
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for  
infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating  
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit  
the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case  
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!  
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EN  
REMEMBER  
Integrated Auto Light  
(pg. 19)  
The Logical Choice  
LCD Colour Monitor  
(pg. 16)  
PAL  
180°  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
used with your VHS VCR*  
90°  
Programme AE with Special  
Digital Hyper Zoom  
(pg. 18)  
Effects (pg. 20, 21)  
Auto Mode Lock  
Auto Mode Release  
Zoom-in  
Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect  
Sepia Twilight Sports  
1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Zoom-out  
Picture Stabilizer (pg. 24)  
Random Assemble Editing  
(pg. 39 – 41)  
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V11EK  
•Cassette Adapter C-P7U  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V12U  
Remote Control  
Unit RM-V704U  
or RM-V700U  
Lithium Battery Shoulder Strap  
CR2025 x 2  
•DC Cord  
•Cable Adapter  
Editing Cable  
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE  
EN  
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INSERTING A VIDEO  
CASSETTE  
SUPPLY POWER  
Hook on.  
EJECT  
1
2
3
Push in.  
2
4
BATT. RELEASE  
PUSH  
1
MONITOR OPEN  
Using the battery pack  
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the  
camcorder. (Charging procedure, pg. 6)  
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into  
place.  
1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD  
monitor.  
Open to an angle of over 45 degrees.  
2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.  
3 Insert a video cassette.  
4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.  
(For more details, pg. 11)  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
PLAYBACK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
SHOOTING  
3
1
STOP  
LENS COVER  
open/close knob  
2
REW  
2
Set to “CAMERA”  
1
Recording Start/Stop button  
3
Set to “PLAY”  
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.  
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 LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
2 Press REW.  
— 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 or the LCD  
monitor.  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
— Recording starts.  
To stop playback, press STOP.  
(For more details, pg. 34.)  
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to  
save power when the LCD monitor is  
opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.  
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is  
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.  
To stop recording temporarily, momentarily  
press the Recording Start/Stop button once  
again.  
(For more details, pg. 14, 15)  
The viewfinder switches off automatically to  
save power when the LCD monitor is  
opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.  
The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is  
opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.  
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS  
VCR using the Cassette Adapter. pg. 37  
GETTING STARTED  
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EN  
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 chargers AC power cord to a wall  
1
2
outlet. The power indicator lights.  
REFRESH switch  
**REFRESH  
REFRESH indicator  
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.  
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH  
function that allows you to fully discharge  
the battery pack before recharging.  
Perform the REFRESH function after no  
less than 5 chargings.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
When charging is completed, the END indicator  
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of  
the arrow.  
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To discharge the battery . . .  
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter  
as shown in the above illustration.  
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH  
indicator lights when discharging  
starts, and goes out when discharging  
is complete.  
BATT. PACK  
CHARGE  
DISCHARGE  
BN-V12U  
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.  
approx.  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.  
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Hook on.  
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
1
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the  
1
2
battery pack in until it locks in place.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.  
Push in.  
2
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)  
BATT. RELEASE  
BATT.  
PACK  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
BN-V12U  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
45 (30)  
55 (35)  
ATTENTION:  
100 (70)  
135 (95)  
115 (75)  
155 (105)  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorders power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
(
): when the light is on.  
EN  
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**CHARGE MARKER  
Charge marker  
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to  
help you remember whether it has been charged or  
not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you  
choose which one means charged and which  
means discharged.  
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 battery 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 thats 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  
Core Filter  
Adapter/Charger AA-V11EK  
DC cord  
To car's cigarette  
lighter socket  
Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3E (optional)  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
USING AC POWER  
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
(connect as shown in the above illustration).  
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in  
the above illustration).  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.  
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.  
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
When using the provided DC cord, make sure  
you connect the end of the cable with the core  
filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves  
performance of equipment.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
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EN  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal  
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
A
SWITCH OFF POWER  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
1
2
3
supply unit.  
OPEN COVER  
Open the clock battery compartment cover while  
pressing the release tab.  
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)  
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the  
A
battery and the compartment ( ) and pull the  
battery out.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a  
CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.  
4
5
CLOSE COVER  
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.  
NOTE:  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
EN  
9
Date/Time Setting  
NEAR  
SELECT MODE  
First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the  
PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except  
AUTO LOCK.  
1
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
MENU FAR  
2
3
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press to move the highlight bar down to “Date/  
Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time  
screen appears.  
SET DATE/TIME  
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set  
begins blinking, then press + or until the correct  
setting appears.  
4
•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.  
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or  
NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU.  
The Menu screen reappears.  
5
6
Gain Up  
S.LX  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
Menu Screen  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU.  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
ON  
END :MENU KEY  
NOTES:  
To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time  
Character Insert” (pg. 28).  
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.  
Set Time and  
Date Screen  
1.1.00  
Set  
10:45  
Cancel  
Date  
Day/Month/Year  
Time  
24-hour indication  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Tape Length Setting  
T30•45•60 tape length select button  
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape  
used.  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Press T30•45•60 until the required indication  
SP-LP recording  
mode button  
1
appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T30 =  
30 minutes of recording time, T45 = 45 minutes,  
and T60 = 60 minutes (in SP).  
NOTE:  
The tape remaining time (pg. 15) displayed in the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the  
correct tape length has been selected.  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set depending on your preference.  
SET RECORDING MODE  
Press SP•LP button. “SP” (Standard Play) provides  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
1
higher picture and sound quality and is better for  
dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economi-  
cal, providing twice the recording time.  
Tape length indicator  
NOTE:  
T30  
T30  
T45  
T60  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
Recording mode indicator  
SP  
SP  
LP  
EN  
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor  
to an angle of over 45 degrees.  
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1
2
3
4
5
4
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force  
to open.  
3
1
5
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
1
Make sure the label is facing outward.  
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and  
locked.  
CLOSE LCD MONITOR  
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the  
LCD monitor.  
Turn to take  
up slack.  
Gear  
Erase Protection  
NOTES:  
Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is  
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.  
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.  
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.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
12  
EN  
Power zoom lever  
EXPAND LOOP  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
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  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
3
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
1
2
3
(see illustration at left).  
1
SELECT MODE  
2
Set the power switch to CAMERA.  
ADJUST DIOPTRE  
Turn the dioptre adjustment control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
EN  
13  
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.  
1
1
3
2
2
1
ADJUST LENGTH  
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then  
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to  
prevent slipping 2.  
2
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
1
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend  
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To  
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling  
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
14  
EN  
NOTE:  
LENS COVER Switch  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 6)  
Date/time Setting (pg. 9)  
Tape Length (pg. 10)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 10)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 12)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD  
1
monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.  
POWER  
Start/Stop button  
Press 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.  
Shooting while watching the viewfinder  
Power indicator  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
2
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.  
START SHOOTING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
3
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
and “REC ” appears in the viewfinder.  
Tally lamp  
EN  
15  
Tape remaining time indicator  
STOP RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop  
recording.  
25min  
*---min  
4
(Now calculating)  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
120min  
119min  
NOTES:  
When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the  
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches  
off automatically to save power.  
A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply  
is attached.  
There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder as shown.  
3min  
2min (Blinking)  
1min (Blinking)  
0min (Blinking)  
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 indicator is correct only if the  
correct tape length has been selected (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.  
While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove  
some indications from the screen (pg. 49).  
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 (pg. 18) 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.  
Start/Stop button  
DISPLAY button  
While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
EN  
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor  
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (pg. 14).  
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE  
LENS COVER  
Switch  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the  
2
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 in the LCD  
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed  
upon it.  
POWER  
Start/Stop  
Power indicator  
START SHOOTING  
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best  
viewability (pg. 17) and press the Recording  
Start/Stop button.  
3
4
MONITOR  
OPEN  
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,  
and REC ” appears in the LCD monitor.  
STOP RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop  
recording.  
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
Tape remaining time indicator  
25min  
*---min  
(Now calculating)  
NOTES:  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct  
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder  
(pg. 14).  
120min  
119min  
For other notes, refer to pg. 15.  
3min  
2min (Blinking)  
1min (Blinking)  
0min (Blinking)  
Tally lamp  
EN  
17  
Journalistic shooting  
In some situations different angles of shooting may be  
required for more dramatic results.  
OPEN LCD MONITOR  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.  
1
TILT LCD MONITOR  
Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient  
2
direction.  
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle  
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).  
Self-recording  
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in  
the LCD monitor.  
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD  
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180  
1
2
degrees so that it faces forward.  
START RECORDING  
Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.  
•During self-recording, the monitor image and  
indications do not appear inverted as they would  
when viewing a mirror.  
Brightness control  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by  
turning the BRIGHT dial.  
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS  
If you want to brighten the image...  
1
Turn the dial towards “+”.  
If you want to darken the image...  
Turn the dial towards “”.  
BRIGHT dial  
RECORDING Basic Features  
18  
EN  
FEATURE:  
Zooming  
PURPOSE:  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or  
an instantaneous change in image  
magnification.  
Zoom-in  
OPERATION:  
36X Hyper zoom  
Digital circuitry doubles the  
maximum 18x magnification offered  
by optical zoom.  
Zoom-out  
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever  
towards “T”.  
2) To zoom out, slide towards “W”.  
NOTES:  
During Hyper Zoom, the speed  
increases the further you slide the  
Zoom Lever.  
Zoom indicator  
bar  
Focusing may become unstable  
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,  
set the zoom while in Record–  
Standby, set manual focus or Focus  
Lock (pg. 22, 23), then zoom in  
or out in Record mode.  
Zoom Level  
indicator  
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.  
During digital image processing,  
the quality of the image may suffer.  
RETAKE (R/F)  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Review  
To check the end of the last  
recording.  
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.  
Power zoom lever  
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” 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.  
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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 OFF/AUTO/ON 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 OFF/AUTO/ON  
•The video light can only be used with the  
camcorders power on.  
•It is recommended to set the white balance  
(pg. 29) 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  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s  
charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automati-  
cally when you turn on the video light, or when you  
start recording with the video light turned on.  
When the LIGHT OFF /AUTO/ON 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 OFF/  
AUTO/ON switch.  
While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode  
(pg. 21) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
While the Twilight mode (pg. 21) is engaged, the  
light will not activate.  
DANGER  
•The video light can become extremely hot. Do not  
touch it either while in operation or soon after  
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  
•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot for some time.  
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.  
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  
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Programme AE With Special Effects  
1 second later, the mode is activated.  
All you have to do to access any of the variety of  
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  
1
of the function you want is aligned with the mark.  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for  
approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and  
only the indication remains. The mode is acti-  
vated.  
•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 (pg. 25) is used in the Sepia mode.  
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed  
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.  
Mark  
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.  
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PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
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Dial  
LCD monitor/  
Dial  
LCD monitor/  
Mode  
Mode  
symbol Viewfinder indication  
symbol Viewfinder indication  
Auto Lock  
LOCK  
Auto Mode Lock  
Sepia  
Sepia  
Auto Mode Lock  
Sepia  
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing  
incorrect operation due to accidental button  
pressing during shooting.  
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of  
an older movie. Use together with Wide (pg. 26)  
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood  
movie.  
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.  
Twilight  
Twilight  
Auto Mode  
Release  
RELEASE  
Auto Release  
Twilight  
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more  
natural and dramatic. The following happens when  
Twilight mode is selected:  
Auto Mode Release  
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto  
Mode Lock.  
•Auto gain control is turned off.  
•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but  
can also be manually changed to another mode  
(pg. 29).  
FG  
FG:Fog  
Electronic Fog Filter  
•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 (pg. 23).  
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.  
ND:ND Effect  
Sports  
Sports  
ND  
ND Effect  
Sports  
ND Effect  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving  
action.  
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND  
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on  
the subject.  
1/1000 sec.  
1/1000  
1/2000  
S 1/1000  
S 1/2000  
1
High Speed Shutter  
1/2000 sec.  
2
High Speed Shutter  
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
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Focusing  
Auto Focus  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,  
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations  
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):  
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
•When illumination is low.*  
Focus  
detection zone  
NEAR  
•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.  
FAR  
•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 “  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
” appears in the LCD  
Focus Lock  
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially  
helpful in the following situations:  
•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, centre 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  
NOTES:  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
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 (pg. 18). If zoomed-in in  
the auto focus mode, the camcorder could  
automatically zoom out depending on the  
distance between the camcorder and the  
subject. When Tele Macro (pg. 31) is  
activated, the camcorder will not zoom out  
automatically.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “  
appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK  
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock  
indication disappears.  
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Manual Focus  
FAR  
NEAR  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
SELECT MODE  
Power zoom lever  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
To farther subject . . .  
Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications  
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
To nearer subject . . .  
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
” appear and “ ” blinks.  
Go to step 3.  
LOCK FOCUS  
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is  
replaced by the focus lock indication “  
adjusted focus is locked in.  
3
4
” 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.)  
24  
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Picture Stabilizer  
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by  
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-  
tion.  
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER  
Press PICTURE STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the  
1
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
PICTURE STABILIZER  
To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press PICTURE  
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.  
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  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
BRIGHTEN IMAGE  
+
02  
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level  
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
Exposure Level Indicator  
OR . . .  
DARKEN IMAGE  
Press (maximum –06). The Exposure level  
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
To brighten the image  
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .  
06  
+
06  
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING  
Press + and simultaneously. The standard setting is  
immediately restored and the Exposure level  
indicator disappears.  
3
To darken the image  
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25  
Fade/Wipe  
[Ex. : Black Fader]  
FADE IN  
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.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
FADE OUT  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
Function indication  
SELECT FUNCTION  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
Fade/Wipe  
Fade/Wipe  
Mosaic Fader  
After 2 sec.  
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-  
STANDBY MODE  
Fade/Wipe  
Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at  
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected  
and reserved.  
3
BK  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder for  
approx. 2 seconds. Then the name disappears, and  
only the indication remains.  
BK  
Black Fader  
Mosaic Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Slide Wipe  
START RECORDING  
Off  
Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and  
activate fade- or wipe-in.  
(No indication)  
4
OR . . .  
OFF  
END RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and  
engage fade- or wipe-out.  
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-  
STANDBY MODE  
SET button  
SEL. button  
While “  
” is displayed, press SET twice.  
Fade/Wipe  
5
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the  
reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.  
B
K
Black Fader  
Fades in/out to a black screen.  
Mosaic Fader  
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic  
pattern.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
Shutter Wipe  
NOTES:  
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.  
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.  
Slide Wipe  
The screen becomes slightly reddish when  
the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia ( pg. 21).  
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.)  
26  
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Wide  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
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  
Wide mode  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
Title  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
Wide  
ENGAGE WIDE MODE  
PressSET.  
Title indication  
No indication  
Happy Birthday  
Happy Holidays  
Our Family  
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN  
Press SET again while “ Wide” appears.  
Movie Star  
Instant Titles  
Party Time  
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can  
superimpose one of them or a previously stored title as  
shown in the illustration to the left.  
Merry Christmas  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
DISPLAY  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
The characters you have set  
using Character Generator  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
SET button  
Engage the Record-Standby mode (pg. 14) then  
press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
Title  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
Press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the  
desired title is displayed.  
SEL. button  
NOTES:  
To delete the Instant Title during recording, press SEL.  
repeatedly until “  
” appears then press SET.  
Title  
To recall a title, press SET again.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
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Character Generator  
MENU button  
FAR  
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.  
NEAR  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
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.  
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).  
3
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.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
Gain Up  
S.LX  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
END CHARACTER SETTING  
Press +, , FAR or NEAR to make “End” blink, then  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
4
press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.  
ON  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
NOTES:  
END :MENU KEY  
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  
Titles” (pg. 26) or “Date/Time/Character Insert”  
(pg. 28).  
SET : MENU KEY  
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
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Date/Time Character Insert  
This feature allows you to display date, time and characters  
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected  
colour monitor, record them manually or automatically, and  
even make your own titles.  
SET  
SEL.  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the Date/Time  
Setting procedure (pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
DISPLAY  
LCD monitor  
SELECT MODE  
or viewfinder  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
Disp.  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
SELECT DISPLAY  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears.  
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE  
Date/Time display  
Date display  
Time display  
Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through  
the modes as shown in the illustration to the left.  
Date-off mode  
(No indication)  
Auto Date Record  
mode  
The characters you have set using Character  
Generator  
NOTES:  
The selected display can be recorded.  
If you don’t want to record the display, select Date-off  
mode before shooting.  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
If you want to delete the display during shooting, press  
SEL. repeatedly until “ Disp.” appears then press SET.  
To recall the display, press SET again.  
AUTO DATE RECORD  
DEC 25.97  
Auto Date  
Your camcorder automatically records the date for about  
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following  
situations:  
Auto date record mode  
Time display  
•After changing the date.  
•After loading a cassette.  
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing  
SET.  
DEC 25.97  
In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with  
“Auto Date” but this is not recorded.  
PM10:50:00  
Auto date record  
executed  
Date/Time display  
Characters  
NOTES:  
Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the  
Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.  
In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes  
while you’re shooting, the date indication is recorded  
for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded  
during any other recordings made on that day.  
DEC 25.97 PM10:50:00  
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Example of stored  
characters  
EN  
29  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
(M.W.B.)  
This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system  
senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for  
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise  
colour adjustment is not possible under the following  
conditions:  
SET  
SEL.  
•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 camcorders built-in preset filters  
for white balance adjustment.  
LCD monitor  
SELECT MODE  
or viewfinder  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
except AUTO LOCK.  
M.W.B.  
PROGRAM AE  
select dial  
MWB  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press SEL. repeatedly until “  
” appears.  
M.W.B.  
No indication  
MWB  
(Auto)  
SELECT WHITE BALANCE  
White balance  
mode indicator  
Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the  
required indication appears in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
“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  
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.  
NOTES:  
To switch to automatic white balance  
adjustment, press SET until the indication  
disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select  
dial to “AUTO LOCK”.  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK.  
Re-adjust the White Balance when the  
lighting has changed, when the camcorder  
has been turned off and on again, or when  
the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has  
been changed.  
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.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually  
(pg. 23).  
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE  
Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold  
3
SET for more than 3 seconds.  
•“MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or the view-  
finder during adjustment, then stops blinking but  
stays lit when adjustment is complete.  
Manual White Balance Adjustment is not  
possible when the PROGRAM AE dial is set  
to SEPIA (pg. 21).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
EN  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
MENU  
FAR  
This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an  
easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many  
of the more detailed camcorder settings.  
NEAR  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position  
1
2
3
4
except AUTO LOCK.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Press + or to place the highlight bar on the desired  
function.  
MAKE SETTING  
The setting procedure depends on the function you  
select.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
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 – pg. 27; Date/  
Time – pg. 9).  
Gain Up  
S.LX  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
ON  
END :MENU KEY  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.  
5
Gain Up  
NORM  
ON  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
1min  
1/2s  
07  
NOTE:  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.  
ON  
END :MENU KEY  
PAUSE  
If Gain Up or Tele Macro in the Menu has  
been changed from the factory settings, this  
mark appears.  
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31  
MENU  
Gain Up  
S.LX  
To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more  
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if  
the picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selected  
when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
mode. (S.LX : Super LoLux)  
NORM  
OFF  
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is  
more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although  
the subject becomes slightly dark.  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness  
adjustment.  
Tele Macro  
OFF  
ON  
Usually set to this position.  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a  
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus  
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you  
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of  
approx. 60 cm.  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of  
focus.  
OFF  
15s  
30s  
1min  
5min  
OFF  
1/4s  
1/2s  
1s  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer  
(pg. 32) and Time-Lapse recording (pg. 33).  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation  
and Time-Lapse recording (pg. 33).  
5s  
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.  
ON  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
OFF  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
Allows you to input characters. (pg. 27).  
Allows you to set the current date and time (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 (pg. 23).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
32  
EN  
Self-Timer  
MENU  
FAR  
You can set the delay between pressing the Recording  
Start/Stop button 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.  
NEAR  
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  
1
2
except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.  
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”.  
PROGRAM AE select dial  
CLOSE MENU  
Press MENU.  
3
4
START DELAYED RECORDING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button. 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.  
Tally lamp  
Interval Timer Indicator  
To Release Self-Timer . . .  
..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording  
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set  
Interval Timer” to “OFF”.  
Rec Time Indicator  
1min  
1/2s  
LCD monitor or viewfinder  
Gain Up  
S.LX  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
07  
Tele Macro  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
Tally  
ON  
Set Character  
Date/Time  
END :MENU KEY  
5s  
1s  
1/2s  
1/4s  
OFF  
5min  
1min  
30s  
15s  
OFF  
EN  
33  
Animation  
Time-Lapse  
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of  
movement. This function allows you to shoot a  
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same  
object for a brief period of time.  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.  
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,  
you can record subtle changes over an extended  
period of time.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before  
performing the following steps.  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before  
performing the following steps.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any  
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any  
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
MENU.  
1
2
position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
MENU.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
Press or + to move the highlight bar down to  
Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,  
“1s”, “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  
3
Press or + to move the highlight bar down to  
Rec Time”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle  
through the choices. Stop when the desired  
time appears. Choose from “1/4s”, “1/2s”,  
“1s”, “5s”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.  
Then press MENU to close Menu screen.  
3
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF  
PICTURES  
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of  
pictures.  
4
5
START TIME-LAPSE  
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE  
RECORDING  
Set “Rec Time” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.  
Recording and intervals alternate  
automatically.  
4
5
NOTES:  
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE  
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,  
set “Rec Time” and “Interval Timer” in the  
Menu screen to “OFF”. To release when the  
tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording  
Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set  
Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Menu  
screen to “OFF”.  
For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting in Animation or  
Time-Lapse mode.  
Fade/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 Basic Playback  
34  
EN  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD  
monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT  
to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette  
with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the  
holder is closed and locked.  
1
2
SELECT MODE  
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set  
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator  
lights.  
POWER  
PLAYBACK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in  
FF  
STOP DISPLAY  
3
4
the LCD monitor.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP.  
REW  
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape  
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape  
Speaker  
during Stop mode.  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor  
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial towards “+”.  
To darken the image, turn the dial towards “”.  
Speaker volume control  
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the  
VOLUME dial.  
BRIGHT  
VOLUME  
ADJUST VOLUME  
Recording mode indicator  
If you want to turn up the volume...  
1
Turn the dial towards “+”.  
If you want to turn down the volume...  
Turn the dial towards “”.  
Tape running indicator  
SP  
M-1:23:45  
4
3
: Playback  
: Fast-Forward/  
Forward Search  
: Rewind/Reverse  
Search  
NOTES:  
2
The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5  
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power  
switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.  
6 : Still Playback  
8 : Eject  
Tape counter  
When the power switch is set to PLAY and the LCD  
monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,  
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder  
switches off automatically to save power.  
When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not  
heard from the speaker.  
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position  
The playback picture can also be viewed in the  
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a  
connected TV (pg. 36). Camcorder operation is the  
same as described in this section.  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD  
monitor with it flipped over and retracted.  
During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all  
indications from the screen.  
PLAYBACK Features  
EN  
35  
FF  
STOP  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Manual Tracking  
To eliminate noise bars that appear  
on the screen during playback.  
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.  
REW  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Manual Tracking may not work  
with tapes recorded on other VCRs  
or camcorders.  
COUNTER R/M  
FEATURE:  
Still Playback  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To pause during playback.  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during  
playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY/PAUSE again.  
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.  
OPERATION:  
Forward Search  
1) Press FF during playback.  
Reverse Search  
1) Press REW during playback.  
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 for 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 Fast-Forward and Rewind  
modes.  
To disable Counter Memory  
Function, press COUNTER R/M for  
less than 1 second so the “M”  
disappears.  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
There are three basic types of connections. When making  
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
36  
EN  
Connection To A VCR [A]  
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)  
NOTE:  
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.  
To AUDIO and  
When  
VIDEO connectors  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR  
connecting the  
cables, open  
As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the  
Audio and Video  
cables (optional)  
1
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on  
the VCR.  
the jack cover.  
A
B
SUPPLY POWER  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
If your TV/VCR  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the provided  
2
3
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode.  
cable adapter.  
VCR  
Connection To A TV With A/V Input  
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)  
Antenna  
NOTE:  
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV  
As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the  
1
2
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on  
the TV.  
To AUDIO, VIDEO  
and RF DC OUT  
connectors  
SELECT MODE  
RF unit RF-V5E  
(optional)  
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.  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorders Power switch to “CAMERA”,  
then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
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.  
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input  
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
NOTE:  
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.  
* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection  
procedure.  
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
Cassette Adapter  
EN  
37  
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  
1
2
3
one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the  
illustration to the 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. This may take around 10 seconds. Do  
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then insert  
your finger in the hole on the underside of the  
adapter as shown in the illustration at left, push up  
and remove the cassette.  
4
Sliding latch  
Reels  
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 adapters recording safety hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Recording safety hole  
EDITING  
38  
EN  
Tape Dubbing  
PLAY/PAUSE  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
Following the illustration to the left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR.  
1
2
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
Set the camcorders Power switch to “PLAY”, turn  
on the VCRs power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
SELECT VCR MODE  
Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
POWER  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once its reached, press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
When connecting  
the cables, open  
the jack cover.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
START EDITING  
Audio and Video  
cable (optional)  
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
5
6
7
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
If your TV/VCR  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the provided  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
cable adapter.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
EN  
39  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
Random Assemble Editing  
[R.A.Edit]  
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(pg. 42).  
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.  
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
1
2
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).  
MBR SET  
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
VCR CTL  
IMPORTANT  
MBR:  
RM-V704U or  
RM-V700U (provided)  
0
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.  
VCR CODE LIST  
NOTES:  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try  
another code from the chart.  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
If the MBR is not able to control the VCR, use the  
controls on the VCR.  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
CONNECT TO . . .  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
1
PAUSE TERMINAL  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
SELECO,  
REX  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SHARP  
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH  
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR  
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
SONY  
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
C
A
B
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR  
Connect the editing cable to the MBR's Pause-In  
jack.  
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NORDMENDE  
All other connections are as shown in the illustration  
on page 40.  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
EDITING (cont.)  
40  
EN  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to  
“PLAY”.  
2
3
PREPARE VCR  
REW/FF  
STOP  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
IN/OUT  
CANCEL R.A. EDIT  
SELECT SCENES  
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER  
DISPLAY  
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the  
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the  
screen of the connected TV.  
1
2
3
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE  
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene  
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.  
The data appears under IN on the display.  
Open the cover  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO  
out connectors  
To J terminal  
(JLIP)  
REGISTER END OF SCENE  
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.  
Audio and  
Video cable  
(optional)  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO IN  
connectors  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene  
4
5
(as many as 8).  
A B  
C
To Remote  
PAUSE  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
If your TV/VCR  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the provided  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
most recently registered point.  
To Pause-In  
cable adapter.  
NOTES:  
The MBR can be used to operate other camcorder  
functions as well. Point the MBR at the camcorder’s remote  
sensor and press any of the following buttons (function  
appears in parentheses):  
VCR (Recording deck)  
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)  
MBR  
(provided)  
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)  
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)  
There must be at least one second between an in-point and  
its corresponding out-point.  
IN/OUT  
CANCEL  
VCR REC STBY  
ON/OFF  
To ensure correct operation, there should be at least 15  
seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.  
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.  
IN  
OUT  
--:--:--  
IN  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
0:03:18  
0:02:33  
0:04:11  
0:01:05  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
--:--:--  
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.  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
EN  
41  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)  
1
IN  
3
2
IN  
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE  
MODE  
OUT  
IN OUT  
OUT  
Point the remote control toward the VCRs infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
1
2
3
EDITED TAPE (VCR)  
STOP  
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING  
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously  
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the  
specified order.  
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.  
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the  
editing cable and the audio/video cable.  
EDIT  
R.A. EDIT  
NOTES:  
C
If you performed step 1  
on page 39 (“MAKE  
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at  
the VCR during editing.  
The on-screen display only appears while the  
camcorder searches for each scene.  
There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited  
tape with certain VCRs.  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL  
Using the MBR, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck  
Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an  
AV OUT  
Player (JVC VCR)  
Editing cable  
R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be...  
a VCR other than JVC, or  
a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an  
R.A. EDIT connector  
To  
R.A.EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø, provided)  
How to use:  
AV IN  
— Connect the playback deck and MBR as shown on the  
left.  
Recording deck  
— Set the MBR to correspond to the brand of the recording  
deck. (P. 39)  
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to  
the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as  
the playback deck.  
To  
PAUSE IN  
Notes:  
MBR cannot be used to control the playback deck.  
MBR is capable of controlling basic operations of the  
recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY,  
STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not  
possible with some brands and models). Other buttons  
cannot be used.  
MBR (provided)  
To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use  
the controls on the recording deck itself.  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
42  
EN  
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.  
A
B
Installing The Battery  
Release tab  
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
Lock hole  
Pull out the battery holder according to the type of  
1
remote control unit you have.  
A
Type  
: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding  
the lock hole.  
1
2
B
Type  
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the  
battery holder.  
0
!
3
4
5
INSERT BATTERY  
Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium  
battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.  
2
3
@
6
7
8
9
#
$
%
^
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  
(pg. 2).  
&
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
BUTTONS  
FUNCTIONS  
With the camcorders power switch set to  
“CAMERA”.  
With the camcorder’s power switch set to  
“PLAY”.  
1 PAUSE IN Connector  
pg. 40  
2 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
3 MBR SET Button  
4 INT. TIME Button  
5 REC TIME Button  
6 FF Button  
Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (pg. 43)  
Animation/Time-Lapse (pg. 43)  
Retake (forward) (pg. 18)  
Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (pg. 18)  
pg. 39  
FF/FF Shuttle Search (pg. 34)  
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (pg. 34)  
Pause (pg. 35)  
7 REW Button  
8 PAUSE Button  
9 PLAY Button  
Playback start (pg. 34)  
0 START/STOP Button  
! VISS Button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.  
Index Code marking (pg. 43)  
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons  
# VCR CTL Button  
$ A.DUB Button  
% STOP Button  
^ INSERT Button  
& R.A.EDIT Buttons  
Zoom (invariable speed, pg. 18)  
pg. 39  
Audio dubbing (pg. 45)  
Stop (pg. 34)  
Insert Editing (pg. 44)  
pg. 41  
EN  
43  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
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.  
OPERATION:  
Self-Timer  
1) Set  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3  
on pg. 32 (“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).  
15°  
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. 33 (“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).  
Index Code Marking  
Interval  
Timer Indicator  
2) Release  
INDEX  
1min  
1/2s  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on  
pg. 33, press REC TIME on the remote  
control until the Rec Time indicator  
disappears.  
Rec Time Indicator  
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
Time-Lapse  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3  
on pg. 33 (“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. 33, press INT. TIME and REC TIME  
on the remote control until the  
indicators disappear.  
NOTE:  
Also refer to pgs. 32 and 33.  
START/STOP  
VISS  
INT. TIME  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Index Code Marking  
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 LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder during  
marking.  
REC TIME  
NOTE:  
If VISS is pressed during Record–  
Standby mode, the mark is placed  
where START/STOP is pressed.  
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
44  
EN  
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”.  
1
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT  
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-out point and press  
2
3
PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.  
RESET COUNTER  
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than  
2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press again  
for less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in  
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
POWER  
Tape Counter  
M-1:23:45  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Insert editing  
indicator  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit-  
in point where the new scene should start.  
4
5
LCD monitor or  
viewfinder  
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE  
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing  
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert  
mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is  
aimed at appears on the screen.  
BEGIN INSERT EDITING  
Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches  
“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the  
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.  
6
7
END INSERT EDITING  
Press STOP.  
START/STOP  
REW  
PLAY  
NOTES:  
When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor  
fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the  
speaker.  
PAUSE  
INSERT  
After step 5, Retake (pg. 18) 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.  
RM-V704U or RM-V700U  
(provided)  
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45  
Audio Dubbing  
Audio dubbing indicator  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only).  
LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
e
M-0:05:20  
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure  
(pg. 44) before continuing.  
•The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an  
external microphone if connected).  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
1
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  
2
3
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.  
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING  
Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,  
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the  
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.  
Microphone  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP.  
4
REW  
PLAY  
A. DUB  
PAUSE  
NOTES:  
Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or  
the edit points will not be accurate.  
If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s  
volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.  
RM-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  
46  
EN  
After Use  
LENS COVER  
open/close switch  
Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the  
camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove  
the cassette.  
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
PUSH.  
Close and lock the LCD monitor.  
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.  
Set to “POWER OFF”.  
BATT. RELEASE  
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close  
the lens cover.  
PUSH  
EJECT  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
1
CLEAN LCD MONITOR  
Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor  
and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
Remove.  
2
MONITOR OPEN  
CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with  
lens cleaning paper.  
3
4
5
6
REMOVE EYEPIECE  
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.  
CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
Marks  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it  
clockwise.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack  
has been removed or other power units have been  
disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN  
47  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
The battery pack has not been attached correctly  
(pg. 6).  
The battery pack is not charged (pg. 6).  
The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(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” (pg. 14).  
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 (pg. 35).  
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  
(pg. 35).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
48  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
OTHER  
The tape won’t eject.  
The battery pack is running low.  
If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT  
switch does not function.  
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 LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder.  
Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to  
be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the  
power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.  
Colored bright spots appear all over  
the LCD monitor.  
The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or  
blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These  
spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any  
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)  
The indicators and the picture colour  
on the LCD monitor are not clear.  
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD  
monitor is pressed.  
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder  
and the lens have become dirty (ex.  
fingerprints).  
Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD  
monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the  
stain and it won’t come out easily.  
The picture is blurred in the Quick  
Review or Retake mode.  
This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise  
may be present while recording in the SP mode (pg. 10).  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears  
in the LCD monitor or the view-  
finder.  
Turn the camcorders 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 dioptre needs to be adjusted (pg. 12).  
The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation  
of Auto Focus (pg. 22).  
A character generator title and the  
date and time displays disappear  
from the LCD monitor or 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 (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 LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
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1 * 2 * 3  
4
5 *  
6
% *  
^
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q
18min  
Disp.  
T30  
REC SP  
7
Sepia  
8
9
0
!
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#
$
05  
MWB  
PAUSE  
1min  
1/2s  
INDEX  
TAPE END  
w
Merry Christmas  
25. 12. 97  
10 : 24 : 56  
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining  
# Instant Title Display ............................ pg. 26  
Tape Time ......................................... pg. 15  
$ Date/Time Character Display .............. pg. 28  
% * Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator  
Changes as follows according to the battery  
pack’s remaining power level:  
When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (  
Warning blinks.  
When Erase Protection tab is not in the position  
that allows recording: the Cassette ( ) Warning  
lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is  
displayed. When the Power switch is set to  
“PLAY” and a tape is loaded: the Cassette (  
mark is displayed regardless of the Erase  
Protection tab’s position.  
)
”. When the power is  
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit  
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully  
charged one.  
)
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened  
squares —  
— does not necessarily mean  
2 * Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator .... pg. 10  
that the battery pack is fully charged.)  
3, 8 PROGRAM AE Indicator................ pg. 20  
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 ................................... pg. 22  
& Exposure Level Indicator ..................... pg. 24  
* White Balance Mode Indicator ........... pg. 29  
( Menu Setting Change Indicator........... pg. 30  
) Index Code Marking ........................... pg. 43  
3, 9 Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........ pg. 25  
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 (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 (pg. 8).  
4 Program Manager Function  
Indication ........................................... pg. 25  
Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is  
set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.  
5 * Tape Length Display ......................... pg. 10  
6 Zoom Indicator bar ............................. pg. 18  
7 Recording Indicator ............................ pg. 14  
w Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... pg. 15  
Appears when the end of the tape is reached  
during playback, recording or fast-forward.  
Condensation Warning:  
0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator .................. pg. 24  
! Interval Time/Recording  
Time Indicator..................................... pg. 32  
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.  
@ •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ...... pg. 14  
•Lens Cover Warning:  
LENS COVER ................................... pg. 15  
* : During recording, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove indications marked with * from the screen.  
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Controls  
Connectors  
1 MONITOR OPEN Switch.................... pg. 16  
y J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
Connector.)  
2 REW Button ....................................... pg. 34  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... pg. 18  
3 FF Button ........................................... pg. 34  
RETAKE F Button ................................ pg. 18  
(Located beneath the jack cover)  
• Connect the Editing Cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (pg. 40).  
It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
For further detail consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... pg. 34  
5 STOP Button ...................................... pg. 34  
6 SEL. Button ........................................ pg. 25  
7 SET Button ......................................... pg. 25  
8 Power Zoom Lever ............................ pg. 18  
9 DISPLAY Button ................................. pg. 15  
0 MENU Button .................................... pg. 30  
u DC IN Jack ......................................... pg. 7  
The jacks i to p are located beneath the jack  
cover.  
i VIDEO OUT Jack ............................... pg. 36  
o RF DC OUT Jack ................................ pg. 36  
p AUDIO OUT Jack .............................. pg. 36  
! Multi-Function Control  
•Exposure +/– ................................... pg. 24  
•Focus FAR/NEAR ............................. pg. 22  
•Menu Setting Change ....................... pg. 30  
Tracking +/– .................................... pg. 35  
Indicators  
Q Tally Lamp ......................................... pg. 14  
W Power On Indicator ........................... pg. 14  
@ PUSH Button ..................................... pg. 11  
# EJECT Switch...................................... pg. 11  
$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... pg. 6  
% Dioptre Adjustment............................ pg. 12  
^ Recording Start/Stop Button ................ pg. 14  
& POWER Switch .............................. pg.14, 34  
Other Parts  
E Video Light ........................................ pg. 19  
R Camera sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in  
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.  
Remote sensor................................. pg. 43  
T Microphone ....................................... pg. 45  
Y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ pg. 13  
U Clock Battery Compartment ................ pg. 8  
I Battery Pack Mount ........................... pg. 6  
O Electronic Viewfinder......................... pg. 12  
P LENS COVER Switch ......................... pg. 14  
a Grip Strap .......................................... pg. 12  
* Recording Mode [SP/LP] Select  
Button ................................................ pg. 10  
R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... pg. 40  
( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button.................... pg. 40  
) Tape Length [T30•45•60]  
Select Button...................................... pg. 10  
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]  
Button ................................................ pg. 35  
q EDIT Button ....................................... pg. 41  
w R.A.EDIT Button................................. pg. 40  
e PROGRAM AE Select Dial .................. pg. 20  
r BRIGHT Dial ................................. pg.17, 34  
t VOLUME Dial ................................... pg. 34  
s VIDEO LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON  
Switch ................................................ pg. 19  
d Speaker .............................................. pg. 34  
f Tripod Mounting Socket ......................pg. 13  
INDEX Terms  
52  
EN  
A
M
AC Power Adapter ................................. pg. 7  
Animation Recording ............................. pg. 33, 43  
Audio Dubbing ...................................... pg. 45  
Auto Date Record .................................. pg. 28  
Auto Focus ............................................ pg. 22  
Auto Mode Lock Mode .......................... pg. 21  
Auto Mode Release Mode ..................... pg. 21  
Manual Focus ........................................ pg. 23  
MBR Code Setting.................................. pg. 39  
N
ND Effect Mode ..................................... pg. 21  
P
Picture Stabilizer.................................... pg. 24  
Playback ................................................ pg. 34  
Programme AE with Special Effects ........ pg. 20  
Provided Accessories ............................. pg. 4  
B
Battery Pack ........................................... pg. 6, 53  
Brighten the Image................................. pg. 24  
Q
C
Quick Review ........................................ pg. 18  
Car Battery............................................. pg. 7  
Cassette Adapter .................................... pg. 37  
Character Generator .............................. pg. 27  
Charge Marker ....................................... pg. 7  
Charging the Battery Pack ...................... pg. 6  
Clock (Lithium) Battery .......................... pg. 8, 42  
Connection to a VCR/TV ....................... pg. 36  
Contents ................................................ cover page  
Counter Memory ................................... pg. 35  
R
Random Assemble Editing ..................... pg. 39–41  
Recording, Advanced Features .............. pg. 20–33  
Recording .............................................. pg. 14  
Recording, Start/Stop ............................. pg. 14  
Recording Mode Setting ........................ pg. 10  
Recording-Standby ................................ pg. 14  
Remote Control Unit.............................. pg. 42  
Remove Cassette.................................... pg. 11  
Retake.................................................... pg. 18  
Rewind Tape .......................................... pg. 34  
D
Darken the Image .................................. pg. 24  
Date/Time/Character Insert .................... pg. 28  
Date/Time Setting .................................. pg. 9  
Discharge the Battery pack .................... pg. 6  
Dioptre Adjust ....................................... pg. 12  
S
Self-Timer .............................................. pg. 32, 43  
Sepia Mode ........................................... pg. 21  
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................... pg. 13  
Shuttle Search ........................................ pg. 35  
Specifications ........................................ pg. 56  
Sports Mode .......................................... pg. 21  
Still Playback ......................................... pg. 35  
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ..................... pg. 21  
Erase Protection ..................................... pg. 11  
Exposure Control ................................... pg. 24  
F
T
Fade-in/out ............................................ pg. 25  
Fast-Forward Tape.................................. pg. 34  
Focus Lock ............................................ pg. 22  
Tape Counter ......................................... pg. 34  
Tape Dubbing ........................................ pg. 38  
Tape Length Setting ................................ pg. 10  
Time-Lapse Shooting.............................. pg. 33, 43  
Tracking ................................................. pg. 35  
Tripod Mounting .................................... pg. 13  
Twilight Mode........................................ pg. 21  
G
Grip Adjustment .................................... pg. 12  
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ...................... pg. 21  
V
I
Video Light ............................................ pg. 19  
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................... pg. 12  
Index Code Marking .............................. pg. 43  
Insert Cassette ........................................ pg. 11  
Insert Editing .......................................... pg. 44  
Instant Titles........................................... pg. 26  
W
White Balance Adjustment .................... pg. 29  
Wide Mode............................................ pg. 26  
L
Z
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications..... pg. 49  
Zooming ................................................ pg. 18  
J
Journalistic shooting .............................. pg. 17  
CAUTIONS  
EN  
53  
DANGER:  
Video Light  
The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not  
touch it either while in operation or soon after  
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or object.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
It is recommended that you consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack is a  
nickel-cadmium battery. Before  
using the supplied battery pack or  
an optional battery pack, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
.... do not burn.  
Terminals  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service  
life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... avoid repeated charging without fully  
discharging.  
.... charge in an environment where  
temperatures are within the tolerances shown  
in the chart below. This is a chemical  
reaction type battery — cooler temperatures  
impede chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
General Battery Precautions  
When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is  
not functioning even when correctly operated, the  
battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.  
Use only the following battery:  
C-P6U or C-P7U ............................ R6(AA) size  
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 battery from the unit if it is to be stored  
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage  
which can cause malfunctions.  
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .  
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to  
deliver less recording time per charge.  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Ranges  
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C  
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C  
NOTES:  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
54  
EN  
Cassettes  
Main Unit  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
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.  
1. During use . . .  
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C  
mark.  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
.... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run  
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
.... 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.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or  
dust.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This  
exposes the tape to fingerprints and 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) tempera-  
tures.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
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.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the  
sun.  
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD  
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with  
both hands or use the grip.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
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.  
EN  
55  
3. Taking care of your “C” format video cassette  
tapes..  
LCD monitor  
•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical  
position, complete in their cassette cases.  
•During transportation, always store cassettes in  
their cassette cases.  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor  
on the bottom.  
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.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use. These are not  
malfunctions . . .  
While using the camcorder, the surface around the  
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor  
may heat up.  
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.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
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 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:  
About moisture condensation . . .  
You may have observed that pouring a cold  
liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to  
form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same  
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a  
camcorder when it is moved from a cool  
place to a warm place, after heating a cold  
room, under extremely humid conditions or  
in a place directly subjected to the cool air  
from an air conditioner.  
1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the  
Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds  
(normally, 5 seconds is sufficient).  
2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the  
playback picture with a previously good-  
recorded tape.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
tape can begin when desired.  
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.  
SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS  
Important Note:  
Dust and dirt on video heads  
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.  
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.  
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.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
56  
EN  
GENERAL  
VIDEO  
Output  
Format  
: VHS PAL standard  
: DC 6V  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
out connector)  
Power source  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off,  
viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on,  
viewfinder off  
Light  
: 6,5 W  
AUDIO  
Output  
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via  
AUDIO out connector)  
: 20 mm round x 1,  
monaural  
: 7,2 W  
: 3 W  
: PAL-type  
Speaker  
Signal system  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
External  
microphone input  
: FM recording  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
Conforms to VHS  
standard  
: –68 dBs, high  
impedance, unbalanced  
with ø3.5 mm (MONO)  
Colour  
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V11EK)  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
:
cassette  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 to 240 V`,  
50/60 HZ  
: 23 W  
SP  
LP  
: 23.39 mm/sec  
: 11.70 mm/sec  
Power consumption  
Output  
Charge  
VTR  
Charging system  
Recording time Max.  
SP  
: 60 minutes  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
: 120 minutes  
LP  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer  
controlled  
: 150 (W) x 42 (H)  
x 68 (D) mm  
: Approx. 400 g  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Weight  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to +50°C  
: Approx. 1060 g  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(Including viewfinder  
and LCD monitor)  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x  
231 (D) mm  
Dimensions  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H)  
x 104 (D) mm  
CAMERA  
Pick up  
Lens  
Weight  
Accessory  
: Approx. 240 g  
: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1  
: 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  
Provided Accessories ...................... pg. 4  
Optional Accessories  
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U  
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E  
•RF Unit RF-V5E  
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30  
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U  
•Wireless Remote Control Unit (MBR) RM-V704U  
or RM-V700U  
Viewfinder  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
LCD MONITOR  
Size  
LCD system  
: 4" diagonally measured  
: LCD/TFT active matrix  
system  
Some acccessories are not available in some areas.  
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on  
accessories and their availability.  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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