JVC LYT0087 001B User Manual
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER  
ENGLISH  
GR-AX880  
The Logical Choice  
The only compact video  
cassettes that can be  
used with your VHS VCR*  
Compact VHS  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT0087-001B  
EN  
MAJOR FEATURES  
EN  
3
Programme AE with Special  
Effects (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
Picture Stabiliser (੬ pg. 17)  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock  
Ⅲ Auto Mode Release  
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter  
Ⅲ ND Effect  
Ⅲ Sepia  
Ⅲ Twilight  
Ⅲ Sports  
Ⅲ Nega/Posi  
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter  
Digital Hyper Zoom  
(੬ pg. 16)  
Zoom-in  
Program Manager II  
(੬ pg. 22 – 37)  
Programme AE with Special Effects,  
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux,  
Instant Title, Menu Adjustment  
(Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)  
Zoom-out  
Random Assemble Editing  
(੬ pg. 62 – 65)  
Digital Still Camera Built-in  
(PC communication capable)  
(੬ pg. 44 – 59)  
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Integrated Auto Light  
(੬ pg. 19)  
CONTENTS  
4
EN  
GETTING STARTED  
6
Power ....................................................................................... 6  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ............................................ 8  
Date/Time Setting......................................................................... 9  
Grip Adjustment ......................................................................... 10  
Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................................. 10  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................................................. 11  
Tripod Mounting.......................................................................... 11  
Tape Length Setting ..................................................................... 12  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................................ 13  
VIDEO RECORDING  
14  
Basic Recording .......................................................................... 14  
Basic Features............................................................................ 16  
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 22  
VIDEO PLAYBACK  
38  
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 38  
Features................................................................................... 39  
Using The Cassette Adapter ............................................................ 41  
BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR  
TAPE DUBBING  
42  
43  
44  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING  
Basic Shooting............................................................................ 44  
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 46  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
51  
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 51  
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 52  
Connection ................................................................................ 59  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
60  
Random Assemble Editing .............................................................. 62  
Insert Editing (VIDEO)................................................................... 66  
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape).... 67  
Audio Dubbing............................................................................ 68  
EN  
5
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
69  
72  
Controls ................................................................................... 72  
Connectors ................................................................................ 72  
Indicators ................................................................................. 72  
Other Parts ............................................................................... 72  
Viewfinder Indications .................................................................. 74  
CAUTIONS  
76  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
•AC Power Adapter/  
Charger AA-V15EG  
•Cassette Adapter  
C-P7U  
•Battery Pack  
BN-V12U  
•CD-ROM including two  
software programs  
(for Macintosh®)  
(for Windows®)  
•Cable Adapter  
•Shoulder Strap  
•Remote Control  
Unit RM-V709U  
•PC Connection Cable x 2  
•Lithium Battery  
CR2025 x 2 (for clock  
operation and remote  
control unit)  
•AUDIO/VIDEO  
(A/V) cable  
•DC Cord  
•Editing cable  
GETTING STARTED  
6
CHG.  
(charge)  
indicator  
EN  
Marks  
Power  
To AC outlet  
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power.  
NOTES:  
● No function is available without power supply.  
● Use only specified power supply.  
● Do not use provided power supply units with other  
equipment.  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
REFRESH switch  
SUPPLY POWER  
REFRESH indicator  
REFRESH  
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.  
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall  
1
2
outlet.  
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 begins blinking to indicate  
charging has started.  
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.  
DETACH BATTERY PACK  
When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,  
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite  
the direction of the arrow.  
3
BATT. PACK  
CHARGE  
DISCHARGE  
BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.  
BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.  
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Hook on.  
1
ATTACH BATTERY PACK  
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
BATT. RELEASE  
BATT. PACK  
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)  
BN-V12U  
65  
135  
180  
( 40 )  
( 85 )  
BN-V22U  
BN-V25U  
ATTENTION:  
( 110 )  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorder’s power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
(
) : when the video light is on.  
EN  
7
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.  
● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to  
discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger  
does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger to store it.  
● 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.  
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored  
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.  
indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.  
To AC outlet  
DC OUT  
terminal  
To DC IN jack  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V15EG  
DC cord  
To car’s cigarette  
lighter socket  
Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
BH-V3E (optional)  
USING A CAR BATTERY  
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter  
(connect as shown in the illustration above).  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in  
the illustration above).  
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
●
When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.  
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can  
also be used to charge the battery pack.  
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,  
refer to the respective instruction booklet.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
8
EN  
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal  
A
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to  
perform date/time settings.  
SWITCH OFF POWER  
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power  
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” (੬ pg. 2) for information  
on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
EN  
9
Date/Time Setting  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the  
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,  
then press the MENU Jog Dial.  
1
2
SELECT FUNCTION  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME  
Setting Menu appears.  
Select Dial  
•If you decide you want to return the date and time  
to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial  
to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then  
go to step 6.  
MENU  
Jog Dial  
•If you want to set only the time without changing  
the date, go to step 4.  
SET DATE  
Viewfinder  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to the item you want to set and then press it. When  
the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog  
Dial until the correct setting appears and then press  
it. The setting stops blinking.  
MENU  
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4
Menu Screen  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
1. 1. 98  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
When the System  
Select Switch is  
set to “D.S.C.”,  
“PICTURE” is  
displayed.  
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with  
the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4NEXT  
SET TIME  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting  
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the  
correct setting appears and then press it. When the  
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting  
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the  
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute  
setting stops blinking.  
DATE TIME  
DATE/TIME  
Setting Menu  
YEAR  
1998  
MONTH  
DAY  
1
1
TIME  
22:50  
24-hour  
indication  
EXIT  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,  
TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu  
Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.  
5
6
MENU  
MENU END  
4
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
CLOSE MENU  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4NEXT  
NOTE:  
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a  
connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert”  
(੬ pg. 18).  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
10  
EN  
Power Zoom Button  
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  
Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
POSITION VIEWFINDER  
3
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability  
1
2
3
(see illustration to the left).  
SELECT MODE  
1
Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.  
2
ADJUST DIOPTRE  
Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.  
EN  
11  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
ATTACH STRAP  
2
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  
4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.  
3
1
2
2
1
1
4
ADJUST LENGTH  
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then  
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to  
prevent slipping 2.  
Tripod Mounting  
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
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.  
VIDEO GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Tape Length Setting  
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape  
used.  
System Select Switch  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then  
1
set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select  
Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press  
the MENU Jog Dial.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE  
LENGTH Setting Menu appears.  
2
3
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
SET TAPE LENGTH  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording  
time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes.  
Viewfinder  
T60  
Tape length  
indicator  
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to  
the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to  
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.  
Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the  
Menu Screen.  
4
MENU  
Menu Screen  
NOTES:  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
● The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 15) displayed in the  
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has  
been selected.  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T60  
● Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-  
changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO  
LOCK.  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4NEXT  
● When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is  
not possible to set “TAPE LENGTH”.  
TAPE LENGTH  
TAPE LENGTH  
Setting Menu  
T30  
T45  
T60  
EXIT  
MENU  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4NEXT  
EN  
13  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER  
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force  
1
2
3
to open.  
1
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE  
Make sure the label is facing outward.  
3
2
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER  
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and  
locked.  
NOTES:  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the  
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the  
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the  
slack.  
Turn to take  
up slack.  
Gear  
Erase Protection  
● 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.  
VIDEO 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 (੬ pg. 6)  
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 12)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Power  
indicator  
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
1
2
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
Power Switch  
Start/Stop Button  
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE  
Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open  
the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to  
“VIDEO”, 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.  
System Select Switch  
START SHOOTING  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
3
•“REC ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is  
in progress.  
Tally lamp  
(lights while recording  
is in progress)  
EN  
15  
Tape remaining time indicator  
STOP RECORDING  
25MIN  
MIN  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
recording.  
(Now calculating)  
4
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby  
mode.  
60MIN  
59MIN  
NOTES:  
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
3MIN  
● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
● The displayed 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.  
2MIN  
(Blinking)  
1MIN  
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the  
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 12).  
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end,  
and the power goes off automatically if left in this  
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears  
when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is  
loaded.  
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes  
without performing Zoom or any other operations, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the  
Power Switch to “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 (such  
as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 17) to find  
the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of  
it.  
(Blinking)  
0MIN  
(Blinking)  
Start/Stop Button  
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds  
when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is  
closed.  
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features  
16  
EN  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Zooming  
Zoom-in  
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or  
an instantaneous change in image  
magnification.  
Digital circuitly doubles the maximum  
22x magnification offered by optical  
zoom. This system is called Digital  
Zoom.  
Zoom-out  
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.  
Zoom Out  
Zoom indicator bar  
Press “W” of the Power Zoom Button.  
Ⅲ Zooming speed is available. A total of  
4 zoom speeds are available. 2  
speeds can be selected depending on  
how hard the Power Zoom Button is  
pressed (press the button fully for  
regular-speed, press it lightly for slow-  
speed), while 2 speed levels (FAST/  
SLOW) can be selected in the  
ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on  
the overall speed you prefer.  
Zoom Level  
indicator  
Power Zoom button  
The combinations of zoom speeds are  
shown in the chart below.  
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the  
Menu  
1) Set the Select Dial to any position  
except AUTO LOCK and press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move  
the highlight bar to “ZOOM SPEED”,  
then press it. The ZOOM SPEED  
Setting Menu appears.  
3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move  
the highlight bar to the desired speed  
and press it twice. The Menu Screen  
disappears and setting is completed.  
● Focusing may become unstable  
during Zooming. In this case, set the  
zoom while in Record-Standby, lock  
the focus by using the manual focus  
(੬ pg. 33), then zoom in or out in  
Record mode.  
● The zoom level indicator (5) moves  
during zoom. Once the zoom level  
indicator reaches the top of the zoom  
indicator bar, all magnification from  
that point is through digital  
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
Menu Screen  
NOTES:  
Viewfinder  
MENU  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4
NEXT  
processing.  
●
During Digital Zoom, the quality of  
image may suffer. To deactivate Digital  
Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the  
ZOOM SPEED  
ZOOM SPEED  
Setting Menu  
Menu Screen (  
੬
pg. 30).  
FAST  
SLOW  
Zooming Speed (1– 4 in order of speed)  
“ZOOM SPEED” in  
the Menu Screen  
Pressing the Power Zoom Button  
fully  
lightly  
3
EXIT  
FAST  
1 (fastest)  
2
SLOW  
4 (slowest)  
: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.  
EN  
17  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Quick Review  
To check the end of the last  
recording.  
1) Press “ ” and release quickly  
during the Record-Standby mode.  
Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 2  
seconds and played back  
automatically, then pauses in  
Record-Standby mode for the  
next shot.  
P. STABILIZER  
RETAKE (R/F)  
OPERATION:  
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 Button  
to start recording.  
NOTE:  
Noise may appear during Retake.  
This is normal.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Picture Stabiliser  
To compensate for unstable images  
caused by camera-shake, particularly  
at high magnification.  
OPERATION:  
NOTES:  
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.  
Ⅲ To switch off the Picture  
Stabiliser, press P. STABILIZER.  
The indicator disappears.  
● Accurate stabilisation may not be  
possible if hand shake is excessive,  
or under the following conditions:  
•When shooting subjects with  
vertical or horizontal stripes.  
•When shooting dark or dim  
subjects.  
•When shooting subjects with  
excessive backlighting.  
•When shooting scenes with  
movement in various directions.  
•When shooting scenes with low-  
contrast backgrounds.  
● Switch off the Picture Stabiliser  
when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
18  
EN  
DATE/TIME  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Date/Time/Character Insert  
To display the date and time in the  
viewfinder or on a connected colour  
monitor, as well as to record them  
manually or automatically.  
OPERATION:  
1) Turn the Select Dial to any  
position except AUTO LOCK.  
2) Choose a display mode by  
pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly  
while in Record-Standby to cycle  
through the modes as shown in the  
illustration to the left.  
Display  
Select Dial  
Ⅲ You should have already  
performed the Date/Time Setting  
procedure (੬ pg. 9). If you  
haven’t, do so first.  
NOTES:  
DISPLAY  
● The selected display can be  
recorded.  
Date display  
● If you don’t want to record the  
display, select the Date-off mode  
before shooting.  
Time display  
● If you want to delete the display  
during shooting, press DATE/TIME.  
● To recall the display, engage the  
Record-Standby mode and press  
DATE/TIME repeatedly until the  
desired display appears.  
● Even if you shoot with the date/  
time displayed during Digital Still  
Camera Shooting, they will not be  
recorded.  
Date/Time display  
Auto Date  
Record mode  
Date-off mode  
(No display)  
The characters you have set using  
Character Generator (੬ pg. 27)  
Date display  
Auto Date Record mode  
AUTO DATE RECORD  
● Your camcorder automatically  
records the date for about 5  
seconds after recording is initiated  
in the following situations:  
• After changing the date.  
25.12.98  
AUTO DATE  
• After loading a cassette.  
Auto date record mode  
• After Auto Date Record mode is  
selected by pressing DATE/TIME.  
In this mode, the date is replaced  
after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”  
but this is not recorded.  
● Setting the Select Dial to AUTO  
LOCK always engages the Auto  
Date Record mode, and disables  
all other modes.  
Time display  
25.12.98  
22:50:00  
Auto date record  
executed  
Date/Time display  
25.12.98  
22:50:00  
EN  
19  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Video Light  
To brighten the scene when natural  
lighting is too dim.  
OPERATION:  
1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON  
Switch as required:  
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  
Ⅲ The video light can only be used  
with the camcorder’s power on.  
Ⅲ It is recommended to set the  
white balance (੬ pg. 34) to  
HALOGEN mode ( ) when you  
use the video light.  
Ⅲ When not using the video light,  
turn it off to save battery power.  
NOTES:  
● Even if the battery indicator (  
)
does not blink if the battery pack’s  
charge is low, the camcorder may  
turn off automatically when you  
turn on the video light, or when  
you start recording with the video  
light turned on.  
DANGER  
Ⅲ The video light can become extremely  
hot. Do not touch it either while in  
operation or soon after turning it off,  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the  
carrying case immediately after using  
the video light, since it remains  
extremely hot for some time.  
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of  
about 30 cm. between the video light  
and people or objects.  
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
● 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 (੬ pg. 23) is  
engaged, the light is likely to stay  
on.  
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the  
video light.  
• While the Twilight mode  
(੬ pg. 23) is engaged, the light  
will not activate.  
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)  
20  
EN  
MODE  
Snapshot  
SNAPSHOT  
This interesting feature lets you record two types of  
digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape,  
as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in  
memory. It is a great way to spice up footage of events  
such as parties, weddings and graduations.  
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
1
2
LOCK, then press the MODE Button to switch from  
one mode to the other as shown in the illustration to  
the left.  
•When the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK, it is  
not possible to select the Snapshot Mode. Only the  
Full image (no display) is available. Go to step 2.  
Viewfinder  
TAKE SNAPSHOT  
P
P (Pin-Up)  
Press the SNAPSHOT Button.  
No display (Full)  
•A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the  
camcorder’s built-in memory.  
•
There are two Picture Modes you can choose from  
when storing in the camcorder’s memory: FINE and  
STANDARD. The maximum number of shots you  
can take varies according to the selected setting.  
The selected Picture Mode and remaining number  
of shots are displayed on the screen. The factory-  
preset is FINE. If you want to change the setting,  
SNAPSHOT  
Viewfinder  
(ex. Pin-Up)  
1
2
3
4
5
perform “Picture Mode Setting” (  
੬
pg. 45).  
FINE  
Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images.  
STD (Standard)  
Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images.  
If you press during recording . . .  
.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type  
blackout together with the sound effect of a  
shutter closing, then a still image appears. The  
next image starts in the centre of a black screen  
and wipes in toward the corners. The screen  
changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 to  
the left and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded  
onto the tape in the selected mode. Only the  
still image 3 is stored in the built-in memory in  
the selected mode, then the camcorder resumes  
normal recording.  
If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .  
.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type  
blackout together with the sound effect of a  
shutter closing, then a still image appears. The  
scene you are currently aimed at starts in the  
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the  
corners. The screen changes as shown in the  
illustrations 1 to 5 to the left. The screens 1  
to 3 are recorded onto the tape in the selected  
mode. Only the still image 3 is stored in the  
built-in memory in the selected mode, then the  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
EN  
21  
NOTES:  
Viewfinder  
● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in  
memory at the factory.  
FINE 12  
Remaining number  
of shots  
If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect”  
function (੬ pg. 55), then perform the “Delete”  
function (੬ pg. 56).  
● When the remaining number indicator displays “0”  
(bliking), the still image will be recorded onto the tape  
but not in the built-in memory. If you wish to store a  
still image in the built-in memory, perform the  
“DELETE” function in the Menu Screen to remove still  
images you do not need (੬ pg. 56).  
22  
21  
1
0
(Blinking)  
Pictrue mode display:  
FINE or STD (standard)  
● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE” or  
“STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots  
available depends on the selected Picture Mode,  
switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.  
● If the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System  
Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, the still image cannot be  
recorded onto the tape, but will be stored in the  
camcorder's built-in memory (੬ pg. 44).  
Pin-Up  
A still image on a white  
background. A shadow  
effect is added to give it  
a three dimensional feel.  
● Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory  
can be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh®  
and saved using the provided image transfer software  
(੬ pg. 59). The image data transferred to a personal  
computer can also be further processed using Paint  
Software.  
Full  
A still image that  
occupies the entire  
image field is recorded.  
● When a Pin-Up is taken with the Wide mode  
(੬ pg. 25) activated, the black bars at the top and  
bottom of the screen will disappear.  
● When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment, the  
still image recorded onto the tape and stored in  
memory will become coarse and its true colours will  
be lost.  
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features  
22  
EN  
1 second later, the mode is activated.  
Programme AE With Special Effects  
All you have to do to access any of the variety of  
shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.  
After 1 sec.  
SEPIA  
SELECT MODE  
Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function  
1
you want is aligned with the mark.  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name  
disappears, and only the indication remains. The  
mode is activated.  
Viewfinder  
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release  
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is  
displayed. Then the name disappears and the  
mode is activated.  
NOTES:  
● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/  
Wipe (੬ pg. 24) 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 mode, picture  
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by  
alternating discharge-type light sources such as  
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.  
C
U
EFFECT  
WIDE  
TITLE  
SUPER  
LOLUX  
Select Dial  
EN  
23  
Dial  
symbol  
Viewfinder  
indication  
Dial  
symbol  
Viewfinder  
indication  
Mode  
Mode  
LOCK  
AUTO LOCK  
Auto Mode Lock  
TWILIGHT  
Twilight  
Auto Mode Lock  
Twilight  
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing  
incorrect operation due to accidental button  
pressing during shooting.  
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more  
natural and dramatic. The following happens when  
Twilight mode is selected:  
•In this mode the following controls are disabled;  
DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.  
•Auto gain control is turned off.  
•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but  
can also be manually changed to another mode  
(੬ pg. 34).  
RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release  
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of  
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-  
camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual  
focusing (੬ pg. 33).  
Auto Mode Release  
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto  
Mode Lock.  
SPORTS  
Sports  
Electronic  
Fog Filter  
FG  
FG : FOG  
Sports  
Electronic Fog Filter  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving  
action.  
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an  
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the  
image and gives it a “fantasy” look.  
NEGA POSI  
Nega/Posi  
ND  
ND:ND EFFECT  
ND Effect  
Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)  
The colours of a picture are reversed.  
ND Effect  
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND  
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on  
the subject.  
SEPIA  
Sepia  
NEGA POSI mode  
Sepia  
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted  
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of  
an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 25)  
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood  
movie.  
1/2000 sec.  
1/2000  
2S 1/2000  
High Speed Shutter  
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)  
Captures faster action than Sports mode.  
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
Fade/Wipe  
[Ex. : 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.  
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-  
STANDBY MODE  
Fade-out  
Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown  
1
to the left. Once the desired mode appears, it is  
selected and reserved.  
Function indication  
Viewfinder  
4EFFECT  
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are  
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name  
disappears, and only the indication remains.  
MOSAIC  
START OR END RECORDING  
Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-in/  
out or wipe-in/out.  
2
3
After 2 sec.  
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-  
STANDBY MODE  
BK  
BK  
FADER  
MOSAIC  
SHUTTER  
SLIDE  
Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears  
.
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the  
fade/wipe-standby mode is cancelled.  
OFF  
(No indication)  
OFF  
Fader  
B
K
Fades in/out to a black screen.  
Mosaic (Fader)  
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic  
pattern.  
Shutter (Wipe)  
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,  
closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image  
pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.  
Slide (Wipe)  
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover  
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.  
EFFECT  
NOTES:  
Recording  
Start/Stop  
Button  
● 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.  
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/  
Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 23).  
●
With the Electronic fog filter mode (  
੬
pg. 23) engaged,  
when Fader (not Mosaic) is used, the image fades in/out  
to a white screen.  
● Even if you start shooting with the Fade/Wipe  
indication displayed during Digital Still Camera  
Shooting, the Fade/Wipe does not function.  
EN  
25  
Viewfinder  
Wide  
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top  
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like  
“wide-screen” effect.  
ENGAGE WIDE MODE  
Wide mode  
Press WIDE.  
1
•To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.  
Super LoLux(Gain Up)  
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with  
low or poor lighting.  
SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE  
Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the  
modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode  
appears, it is engaged.  
1
•The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2  
seconds, then disappears.  
MAX : To record a subject in a dark lit environ-  
ment. When it is more convenient to shoot  
the subject with a brighter image even if  
the picture becomes slightly coarse.  
WIDE  
SUPER LOLUX  
NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ-  
ment. When it is more convenient to shoot  
with a less coarse picture although the  
subject becomes slightly dark.  
Viewfinder  
4S.LX  
After 2 sec.  
OFF  
: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no  
picture brightness adjustment.  
MAX  
MAX  
NORM  
OFF  
NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) :  
When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings  
(Fade/Wipe-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Title : off, Picture Stabiliser:  
off). Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions  
return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched  
during AUTO LOCK, the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select  
Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK.  
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
EN  
Instant Titles  
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can  
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title  
as shown in the illustration to the left.  
SELECT PRESET TITLE  
Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset  
titles until the desired title is displayed.  
1
NOTE:  
TITLE  
Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital  
Still Camera Shooting, this is not recorded.  
Viewfinder  
Title display  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
OUR FAMILY  
No display  
The characters  
you have set  
using Character  
Generator  
MOVIE STAR  
PARTY TIME  
(੬ pg. 27)  
MERRY CHRISTMAS  
WEDDING DAY  
CONGRATULATIONS  
EN  
27  
Character Generator  
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
1
ACCESS CHARACTER MENU  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “CHARACTER”, then press it.  
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
Menu Screen  
2
3
Viewfinder  
MENU  
INPUT CHARACTERS  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired  
character blink, then press it. The selected character  
appears at the bottom of the screen. Repeat for  
additional characters (max. 18).  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
•To select the location of the next character, rotate  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
the MENU Jog Dial to make “  
”or “NEXT  
”
BACK  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
at the bottom of the screen blink, then press it  
4
NEXT  
repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath  
the desired location. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial  
when you are done, and the blinking cursor  
returns to the character grid.  
4
BACK  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP ON  
CHARACTER  
OFF  
OFF  
END CHARACTER SETTING  
Rotate the MENU jog dial to make “EXIT” blink,  
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the  
highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
4
5
COLOUR BAR OFF  
JLIP ID NO. 07  
DEMO MODE OFF  
MENU END  
4
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
CHARACTER  
A B C D E F G H  
I
J K L M N O P Q R S  
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü  
NOTES:  
À È  
:
0
Ì
,
2
Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &  
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8
.
1
’
–
4
/
5
!
6
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7
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9
● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make  
“CLEAR” blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial, then  
press it. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase  
selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor  
to the characters at the bottom row which you want to  
replace, then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight  
3
I
L I  
1
BACK NEXT4 EXITCLEAR  
“
” in the top left corner, and then press it.  
CHARACTER  
● To display the characters you have set — “Date/Time/  
Character Insert” (੬ pg. 18) or “ Instant Titles”  
(੬ pg. 26).  
A B C D E F G H  
I
J K L M N O P Q R S  
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü  
À È  
:
0
Ì
,
2
Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &  
¿
8
● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby  
mode.  
.
1
’
3
–
4
/
5
!
6
?
7
ࡖ
9
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BACK NEXT EXITCLEAR  
1
4
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
EN  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
1
2
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar  
on the desired function.  
Viewfinder  
MENU  
•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of  
Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically  
displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top  
of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically  
displayed.  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu  
Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,  
then go to step 5.  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4NEXT  
Menu Screen 1  
MAKE SETTING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the  
selected function appears. The setting procedure  
depends on the function you select.  
4
BACK  
3
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP ON  
CHARACTER  
OFF  
OFF  
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,  
“DATE/TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .  
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 32, 33,  
EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 31, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9,  
CHARACTER: ੬ pg. 27).  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
COLOUR BAR OFF  
JLIP ID NO. 07  
DEMO MODE OFF  
4
MENU END  
Menu Screen 2  
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .  
.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number  
blinks, then rotate it until the desired number  
appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog  
Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
REC TIME  
OFF  
1 4 S  
1 2 S  
1 S  
If you select any other functions . . .  
.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight  
bar to the desired setting.  
5 S  
•If you decide you want to return to the  
previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to  
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
EXIT  
Setting Menu  
(ex. REC TIME)  
END SETTING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
4
5
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.  
4
BACK  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP ON  
CHARACTER  
1S  
OFF  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen  
reappears.  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
COLOUR BAR OFF  
JLIP ID NO. 07  
DEMO MODE OFF  
MENU END  
4
NOTE:  
The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”  
are not available while in the Record mode.  
Normal Screen  
EN  
29  
Menu Screen Explanations  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANU  
AUTO  
MANU  
Adjusts focus automatically.  
Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 32, 33).  
Adjusts exposure automatically.  
EXPOSURE  
Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 31).  
DATE/TIME  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).  
TELE MACRO  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
OFF  
ON  
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.  
TAPE LENGTH  
M.W.B.  
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 12).  
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:  
AUTO  
: FINE  
: CLOUD  
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.  
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot  
outdoors.  
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for  
white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 34).  
: HALOGEN  
MWB  
ZOOM SPEED  
FAST  
Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 16).  
SLOW  
= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
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VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)  
30  
EN  
REC TIME  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse  
recording (੬ pg. 37).  
INT. TIME  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 36) and Time-  
Lapse recording (੬ pg. 37).  
TALLY LAMP  
ON  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
OFF  
CHARACTER  
D. ZOOM  
Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (੬ pg. 27).  
ON  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and  
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (the  
optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-  
cation.  
OFF  
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum  
22x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during  
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.  
COLOUR BAR  
OFF  
ON  
Does not display colour bars. Normal screen is recorded.  
Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays colour bars.  
By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an  
effect similar to professional productions can be given to your  
tape.  
NOTE:  
While the colour bars are displayed, the camcorder’s other  
functions are disabled.  
JLIP ID NO.  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a  
computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory  
setting is 07.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant Titles  
etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen  
is closed, demonstration starts.  
NOTES:  
●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that  
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is  
not available.  
●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase  
Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,  
“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.  
●During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.  
= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
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Exposure Control  
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best  
available picture quality, but you can override and make  
the adjustment manually.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
1
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
Menu Screen  
ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU  
SCREEN  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “EXPOSURE” and press it.  
Viewfinder  
MENU  
2
3
4
MENU END  
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control  
level counter) appears.  
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TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
No indication  
during  
recording  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4
NEXT  
ADJUST EXPOSURE  
To brighten the image . . .  
4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposure  
control level counter increases (maximum +06).  
Go to step 5.  
EXPOSURE  
Exposure Menu  
Screen  
AUTO  
MANU  
To darken the image . . .  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure  
control level counter decreases (maximum –06).  
Go to step 5.  
EXIT  
No indication  
during  
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
recording  
5
6
reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU  
END”.  
00  
Exposure  
control  
level  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
disappears and the exposure control level counter  
reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.  
counter  
NOTES:  
Manual Exposure Screen  
To brighten the image  
● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 3.  
● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from  
step 1.  
–
06  
+
06  
To darken the image  
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
32  
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Focusing  
Auto Focus  
Focus  
detection zone  
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous  
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,  
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations  
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):  
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
•When illumination is low.*  
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour  
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
•When a dark object is barely visible.*  
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* The low-contrast warning “  
” appears.  
NOTES:  
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is  
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece  
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,  
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.  
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out  
first (੬ pg. 16). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,  
the camcorder could automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the camcorder and  
the subject. When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 29) is activated,  
the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.  
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Manual Focus  
NOTE:  
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder  
adjustments (੬ pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before  
continuing.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
1
2
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu  
Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on  
“FOCUS”.  
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
Menu Screen  
Viewfinder  
ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
MENU  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS  
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TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
No indication  
during  
recording  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
3 to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “  
” appear. The  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
focus is locked at this point.  
4
NEXT  
ADJUST FOCUS  
To farther subject . . .  
4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “  
blinks.  
FOCUS  
Focus Menu  
Screen  
” appears and  
AUTO  
MANU  
Go to step 5.  
To nearer subject . . .  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears  
and blinks.  
No indication  
during  
EXIT  
Go to step 5.  
recording  
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU  
END”.  
5
6
Manual Focus  
Screen  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
disppears and “  
is locked.  
” reappears to indicate the focus  
NOTES:  
● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.  
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from  
step 1.  
● 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.  
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
34  
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Manual White Balance Adjustment  
(M.W.B.)  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, the more advanced camcorder operator would  
prefer to control this function manually and achieve a  
more professional colour/tint reproduction.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
1
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Viewfinder  
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU  
SCREEN  
MENU  
Menu Screen  
4
MENU END  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “M.W.B.”, then press it.  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
2
3
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TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
SELECT WHITE BALANCE  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to the required white balance.  
4
NEXT  
“AUTO” ................... Automatic adjustment  
M. W. B.  
“
“
“
: FINE” ............. Outdoors on sunny day  
: CLOUD” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day  
: HALOGEN” ... Light source is halogen or  
tungsten lamp  
M.W.B. Menu  
Screen  
AUTO  
: FINE  
: CLOUD  
: HALOGEN  
MWB  
“MWB” .................... When using a personal White  
Balance Setting stored in  
memory (੬ pg. 35)  
EXIT  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
reappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to  
exit the Menu Screen.  
4
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35  
Viewfinder  
MWB  
M. W. B.  
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.  
M.W.B. Menu  
Screen  
AUTO  
: FINE  
: CLOUD  
: HALOGEN  
MWB  
PREPARE WHITE OBJECT  
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a  
EXIT  
1
2
3
sheet of white paper.  
SELECT MWB  
Follow step 1 through 3 on page 34 (“Manual White  
Balance Adjustment”), select “MWB”.  
MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE  
Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins  
blinking. “MWB” blinks while the white balance is  
being stored in memory, then the Menu Screen  
reappears when memorization is complete.  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
Select Dial  
4
MENU  
Jog Dial  
NOTES:  
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, set  
the M.W.B. in the Menu Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the  
Select Dial to “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 Select Dial’s position has been  
changed.  
● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of  
the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, 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  
approximates to green, orange or purple respectively.  
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour  
monitor when adjusting the white balance (੬ pg. 42).  
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
36  
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Self-Timer  
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
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.  
NOTE:  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode  
before performing the following steps.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
Select Dial  
1
2
3
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.  
MENU Jog Dial  
Menu Screen  
ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.  
System Select Switch  
Viewfinder  
MENU  
SET INTERVAL TIME  
4
MENU END  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial.  
The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is  
placed on “MENU END”.  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
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TELE MACRO OFF  
TAPE LENGTH T30  
M. W. B.  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
CLOSE MENU  
4
NEXT  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
4
5
4
BACK  
START DELAYED RECORDING  
If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the  
selected time has elapsed, recording begins  
automatically.  
If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .  
Press the SNAPSHOT Button. When the selected  
time has elapsed, a still image is shot automatically.  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP ON  
CHARACTER  
OFF  
OFF  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
COLOUR BAR OFF  
JLIP ID NO. 07  
DEMO MODE OFF  
MENU END  
4
INT. TIME  
REC TIME  
To Cancel Self-Timer . . .  
If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .  
.... Before the recording begins, press the Recording  
OFF  
OFF  
15 S  
1 4 S  
1 2 S  
1 S  
30 S  
1 MIN  
5 MIN  
Start/Stop Button to display “  
“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.  
”, then set  
PAUSE  
5 S  
If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .  
.... Before shooting a still image, press the SNAPSHOT  
Button, then set “INT.TIME” in the Menu Screen to  
“OFF”.  
EXIT  
EXIT  
INT. TIME Menu  
REC TIME Menu  
INT. TIME Indicator  
INT. TIME and  
REC TIME  
indications on the  
normal screen  
15S  
1S  
REC TIME Indicator  
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Animation  
Time-Lapse  
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of  
movement. This function allows you to shoot a  
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same  
object for a brief period of time.  
You can record sequentially at preset time spans.  
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,  
you can record subtle changes over an extended  
period of time.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode before performing the following steps.  
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby  
mode before performing the following steps.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except  
1
2
AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.  
1
2
AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.  
Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the  
Menu Screen.  
RECORDINGS  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.  
SET RECORDING TIME  
START RECORDING  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the  
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the  
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.  
Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the  
Menu Screen.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after  
focusing on the subject. The recording stops  
automatically after the selected period of time.  
3
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  
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is  
secured when shooting in Animation or Time-  
Lapse mode.  
To release when “  
” is displayed, set  
PAUSE  
“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu  
Screen to “OFF”. To release when  
” and “REC ” are not displayed,  
● Fade- or Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during  
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.  
● Before performing other operations following  
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure  
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.  
● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are  
cancelled when the power is shut off or when the  
cassette is ejected.  
“
PAUSE  
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display  
”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.  
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.  
“
PAUSE  
VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
38  
EN  
Tape running indicator  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
4
: Playback  
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert  
1
2
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to  
3
2
: Fast-Forward/Forward Search  
: Rewind/Reverse Search  
ensure the holder is closed and locked.  
6 : Still Playback  
SELECT MODE  
Set the System Select Swtich to “VIDEO”, then set  
the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator  
lights.  
4
Tape counter  
M–0:23:45  
PLAY BACK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
REW  
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears.  
3
4
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP.  
FF  
STOP  
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape  
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
NOTE:  
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”.  
System Select Switch  
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features  
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39  
Tracking  
AT  
This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that  
appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto  
Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.  
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.  
1
Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.  
•To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog  
Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,  
the indication disappears.  
NOTES:  
● When noise bars appear during playback, the  
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is  
displayed.  
● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on  
other VCRs or camcorders.  
MENU Jog Dial  
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.)  
40  
EN  
FEATURE:  
Still Playback  
COUNTER R/M  
PURPOSE:  
OPERATION:  
To pause during playback.  
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during  
playback.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
FF  
2) To resume normal playback, press  
PLAY/PAUSE again.  
REW  
NOTE:  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome during Still  
Playback. This is normal.  
STOP  
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.  
Noise bars appear and pictures may  
become monochrome or darken in  
Shuttle Search. This is normal.  
NOTE:  
Set to “VIDEO”  
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 1 second. The counter  
resets to “0:00:00”.  
2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than  
1 second. “M” appears.  
3) After recording or playback, press  
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.  
VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter  
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41  
Cassette Adapter  
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded  
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS  
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery  
powered and automatically performs tape loading and  
unloading.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install  
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 to the 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 adapter’s recording safety hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Recording safety hole  
BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR  
There are three basic types of connections. When making  
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
42  
EN  
A
Connection To A VCR  
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)  
When connecting  
the cables, open  
the jack cover.  
NOTE:  
Use the provided Audio and Video cables.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR  
As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the  
Audio and  
Video cables  
(provided)  
1
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and  
those on the VCR.  
SUPPLY POWER  
To  
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
If your TV/VCR  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the cable adapter.  
(provided)  
2
3
SELECT MODE  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV  
to its VIDEO mode.  
VCR  
Connection To A TV With A/V Input  
Antenna  
B
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
NOTE:  
Use the provided Audio and Video cables.  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV  
RF unit  
RF-V5E  
(optional)  
As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the  
1
2
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and  
those on the TV.  
SELECT MODE  
To AUDIO, VIDEO and  
RF DC OUT connectors  
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in  
its instructions).  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead  
of the battery pack.  
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input  
Connectors (Playback ONLY)  
● To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA”,  
then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
● 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.  
NOTE:  
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.  
*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection  
procedure.  
TAPE DUBBING  
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43  
Tape Dubbing  
CONNECT EQUIPMENT  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Following the illustration to the left, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR.  
1
2
PREPARE FOR DUBBING  
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn  
on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
SELECT VCR MODE  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot  
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
Power Switch  
When connecting  
the cables, open  
the jack cover.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
START EDITING  
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
Record mode.  
5
6
7
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
PAUSE on the camcorder.  
Audio and  
Video cables  
(provided)  
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
If your TV/VCR has  
the SCART connector,  
use the cable adapter.  
(provided)  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING  
44  
EN  
Set to “D.S.C.”  
Basic Shooting  
MODE  
SNAPSHOT  
When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the  
tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory  
in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data  
can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a  
Paint Software program (੬ pg. 59). A still image  
processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape  
(੬ pg. 67).  
SELECT MODE  
Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open  
the lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to  
“D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.  
1
2
•The power indicator lights and an image appears.  
P
SELECT PICTURE MODE  
P (Pin-Up)  
No display (Full)  
Set “PICTURE” to “FINE” or “STANDARD” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 45) as required.  
To select in the Full Auto mode . . .  
.... turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK. Go to step 4.  
Viewfinder  
To shoot using various functions . . .  
.... turn the Select Dial to any position except  
AUTO LOCK. Go to step 3.  
Pin-Up  
A still image on a white  
background. A shadow  
effect is added to give it  
a three dimensional feel.  
•There are two modes: FINE allows you to shoot up  
to approx. 22 still images with higher resolution,  
and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx.  
44 still images with lower resolution.  
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE  
Full  
Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to  
the other until the desired setting appears as shown  
in the illustration to the left.  
A still image that  
occupies the entire  
image field is stored.  
3
4
SHOOT  
Press the SNAPSHOT Button.  
•A still image is stored in the built-in memory and  
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. While the still  
image remains displayed, that image is in the  
process of being stored in memory, and it is  
therefore impossible to take another shot during  
that time. When the still image disappears and the  
scene you are currently aimed at appears on the  
screen, you may take another shot.  
Pictrue mode display  
FINE 12  
Remaining number  
of shots  
22  
21  
1
0
•The remaining number of shots available is  
displayed.  
(Blinking)  
NOTES:  
● The remaining number of shots varies according to the  
selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode,  
twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE”  
mode.  
● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in  
memory at the factory.  
If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect”  
function (੬ pg. 55), then perform the “Delete”  
function (੬ pg. 56)  
EN  
45  
Set to “D.S.C.”  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Picture Mode Setting  
There are two image settings you can  
choose from when storing in the  
camcorder’s memory: FINE and  
STANDARD. You can select either  
according to your needs.  
OPERATION:  
1) ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any  
position except AUTO LOCK.  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
2) SELECT FUNCTION  
Select Dial  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move  
the highlight bar to “PICTURE”,  
then press it. The Picture Mode  
Setting Menu appears.  
MENU Jog Dial  
Menu Screen  
3) SET PICTURE MODE  
Viewfinder  
MENU  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move  
the highlight bar to the desired  
setting (FINE or STANDARD).  
Ⅲ Factory-preset is “FINE”.  
Ⅲ If you want the Picture Mode to  
return to the previous setting,  
rotate the MENU Jog Dial to  
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
4) CLOSE MENU  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25.12.98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
PICTURE  
M. W. B.  
FINE  
AUTO  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4
NEXT  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The  
Menu Screen reappears and the  
highlight bar is on “MENU END”.  
Then press the MENU Jog Dial  
again to close the Menu Screen.  
“STD” is displayed with STAND-  
ARD selected, and “FINE” is  
displayed with FINE selected.  
PICTURE  
Picture Mode  
Setting Menu  
FINE  
STANDARD  
EXIT  
NOTES:  
● To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them  
on disk (੬ pg. 59).  
● When the remaining number indicator displays “0” (blinking), it is not possible to continue storing  
pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones. Perform “DELETE” function in the  
Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need (੬ pg. 56).  
● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE”or “STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of  
shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode, switching the Picture Mode will vary this  
number.  
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the  
cover is closed.  
● When the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”, the picture is  
stored not only in the camcorder's built-in memory but also onto the tape (if a tape is in the camcorder)  
(੬ pg. 20).  
● When you shoot in a dark environment, the still image will become coarse and its true colours will be  
lost.  
D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features  
During Digital Still Camera shooting, various functions used for movie shooting are also available. After  
setting the following functions, press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot. A still image which takes advantage of  
these movie functions is stored in memory.  
46  
EN  
Mode  
Function  
Zoom  
Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible  
from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-  
cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 48).  
Picture Stabiliser  
When recording while holding the camorder in your hand, or when shooting a  
subject with little or no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in  
the recorded image (੬ pg. 17).  
Video Light  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim (੬ pg. 19).  
Auto Mode Lock  
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to  
accidental button pressing during shooting.  
•In this mode the following controls are disabled; DATE/TIME display select, and  
the Menu Jog Dial (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
Auto Mode  
Release  
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock (੬ pg. 22, 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 “fantasy” look (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
ND Effect  
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter  
the effects of glare on the subject (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
Sepia  
Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome, giving the effect of an older  
picture (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
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Mode  
Function  
Twilight  
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic (੬ pg. 22,  
23). The following happens when Twilight mode is selected:  
•Auto gain control is turned off.  
•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually  
changed to another mode.  
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus  
when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing  
(੬ pg. 33).  
Sports  
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
Nega/Posi  
(Negative/  
Positive)  
The colours of a picture are reversed (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
1/2000 sec. High  
Speed Shutter  
Captures faster action than Sports mode (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
Wide  
Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-  
like “wide-screen” effect (੬ pg. 25).  
Super LoLux  
(Gain Up)  
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting  
(੬ pg. 25).  
Self-Timer  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene  
in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture.  
•Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 36, then press the SNAPSHOT Button as step 5  
in place of the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the selected time has elapsed,  
a still image is shot automatically (੬ pg. 36).  
D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.)  
48  
EN  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO  
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
1
2
Select Dial  
MENU Jog Dial  
SELECT FUNCTION  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar  
on the desired function.  
Viewfinder  
MENU  
•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of  
Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically  
displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top  
of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically  
displayed.  
4
MENU END  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
DATE TIME  
AUTO  
25. 12. 98  
TELE MACRO OFF  
PICTURE  
M. W. B.  
FINE  
AUTO  
•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu  
Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,  
then go to step 5.  
ZOOM SPEED FAST  
4NEXT  
Menu Screen 1  
MAKE SETTING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the  
selected function appears. The setting procedure  
depends on the function you select.  
4
BACK  
3
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP ON  
CHARACTER  
OFF  
OFF  
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,  
“DATE/TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .  
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 32, 33,  
EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 31, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 9,  
CHARACTER: ੬ pg. 27).  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
COLOUR BAR OFF  
JLIP ID NO. 07  
DEMO MODE OFF  
4
MENU END  
Menu Screen 2  
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .  
.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number  
blinks, then rotate it until the desired number  
appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog  
Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
INT. TIME  
OFF  
15S  
30S  
If you select any other functions . . .  
.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight  
bar to the desired setting.  
1MIN  
5MIN  
•If you decide you want to return to the  
previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to  
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.  
EXIT  
Setting Menu  
(ex. INT. TIME)  
END SETTING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
4
5
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.  
4
BACK  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP ON  
CHARACTER  
OFF  
15S  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen  
reappears.  
D. ZOOM  
ON  
COLOUR BAR OFF  
JLIP ID NO. 07  
DEMO MODE OFF  
MENU END  
4
NOTE:  
The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”  
are not available while in the Record mode.  
Normal Screen  
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Menu Screen Explanations  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANU  
AUTO  
MANU  
Adjusts focus automatically.  
Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 32, 33).  
Adjusts exposure automatically.  
EXPOSURE  
Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 31).  
DATE/TIME  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).  
TELE MACRO  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus  
OFF  
ON  
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.  
PICTURE  
FINE  
Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images in JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Expert Group) format. Since the quality of image  
is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for post-  
production on a PC.  
STANDARD  
(STD)  
Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images in JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Expert Group) format. Since in this mode, twice as  
many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode, select this  
mode when you wish to shoot many still images.  
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:  
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.  
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot  
outdoors.  
AUTO  
: FINE  
: CLOUD  
: HALOGEN  
MWB  
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for  
white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 34).  
ZOOM SPEED  
Allows you to set the zooming speed (੬ pg. 16).  
FAST  
SLOW  
= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.)  
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)  
50  
EN  
REC TIME  
Setting is impossible.  
INT. TIME  
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 36).  
TALLY LAMP  
ON  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
OFF  
CHARACTER  
D. ZOOM  
Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (੬ pg. 27).  
ON  
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and  
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (the  
optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-  
cation.  
OFF  
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum  
22x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during  
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.  
COLOUR BAR  
OFF  
ON  
Does not display colour bars. Normal screen is recorded.  
Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays colour bars.  
By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an  
effect similar to professional productions can be given to your  
tape.  
NOTE:  
While the colour bars are displayed, the camcorder’s other  
functions are disabled.  
JLIP ID NO.  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a  
computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory  
setting is 07.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant  
Titles etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu  
Screen is closed, demonstration starts.  
NOTES:  
●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that  
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is  
not available.  
●By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF”  
automatically.  
●During demonstration, all functions except zoom are  
disabled.  
= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
EN  
51  
Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically  
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in  
memory. You can view the still images stored in memory,  
one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.  
Page Button  
SELECT MODE  
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set  
1
the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
•The still image stored in memory is displayed.  
•When no still image is stored in memory, the  
screen becomes blue.  
System Select Switch  
PLAY BACK  
Press “W” or “T” located on the Page Button to  
select the still image you want to view.  
2
•Each time “W” is pressed, the page goes back,  
while each time “T” is pressed, the page goes next.  
•Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back  
a still image with a low number, this will not  
overwrite the existing picture because new  
pictures are automatically stored after the still  
image most recently stored in memory.  
To move the  
page next  
Viewfiner  
NOTES:  
● The playback picture can also be viewed on a  
connected TV (੬ pg. 42). Camcorder operation is the  
same as described in this section.  
● When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV,  
it may jitter slightly.  
To move the  
page back  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
52  
EN  
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
1
2
appears.  
Select Dial  
SELECT FUNCTION  
MENU Jog Dial  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar  
on the desired function.  
Viewfinder  
•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu  
Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,  
then go to step 5.  
MENU  
INDEX  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
MAKE SETTING  
DELETE  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the  
selected function appears. The setting procedure  
depends on the function you select.  
3
4MENU END  
Menu Screen  
If you select “INDEX” . . .  
.... ੬ pg. 54.  
•Select the desired still image in the INDEX  
Menu Screen, then press the MENU Jog Dial.  
The selected still image appears on the whole  
screen, then the screen enters normal  
playback. It is not necessary to perform steps 4  
and 5.  
EXIT <PROTECT>  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1”, “SLIDE SHOW 2”,  
“PROTECT” or “DELETE”. . .  
.... see respective pages.  
Setting Menu  
(ex. PROTECT)  
END SETTING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen  
4
5
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.  
MENU  
INDEX  
CLOSE MENU  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen  
reappears.  
DELETE  
4
MENU END  
Normal Screen  
EN  
53  
Mode  
Effect  
INDEX  
All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a  
convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still  
images you shot beforehand (੬ pg. 54).  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in  
numerical order. Each still image is displayed. This mode is like a regular slide-  
show (੬ pg. 58).  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
The still image wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top  
(੬ pg. 58).  
Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure. Select a still image  
for which you want to perform “Protect” to put a padlock mark next to it. A still  
image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted. When selecting a still image to  
protect, you can check six still images stored in memory at a time (੬ pg. 55).  
DELETE  
Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory (੬ pg. 56).  
CAUTION:  
While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking,  
switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or  
AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to  
become corrupt. Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.  
SELECT Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time, to select  
the still images you want to delete.  
ALL  
Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected  
images.  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)  
54  
EN  
Index  
You can view all still images stored in memory six at a  
time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you  
want to view and when checking the still images you  
shot beforehand.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
1
Set the System Select  
Switch to “D.S.C.”.  
MENU Jog Dial  
ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “INDEX”, then press it.  
2
3
VIEW INDEX IMAGES  
MENU  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the  
desired still image, then press it. The one you  
selected is displayed on the whole screen, then the  
screen enters normal playback.  
INDEX  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
•On the Index Menu Screen, 6 still images are  
displayed at a time. When viewing the still images  
that follow the 6th one, rotate the MENU Jog Dial  
to move the frame from Index No. 1 to No. 6, and  
then rotate it further downward. The frame is  
placed on the 7th still image automatically. Images  
after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same  
way.  
4
MENU END  
Menu Screen  
EXIT  
01  
<INDEX>  
02  
03  
•If the desired still image cannot be found, place  
the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press the MENU  
Jog Dial twice to exit the Menu Screen.  
04  
06  
NOTES:  
Index Menu Screen  
● When moving the frame from the 7th still image back  
to the 6th, rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place  
the highlight bar on “EXIT”, then rotate it further  
upward. The frame is moved to the 6th still image.  
Perform the same procedure for the 13th image.  
● On the Index Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed  
next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.  
Playback screen  
EN  
55  
Protect  
This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images.  
Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and  
that still image cannot be deleted.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
1
Set the System Select  
Switch to “D.S.C.”.  
ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN  
MENU Jog Dial  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
2
to “PROTECT”, then press it.  
•If you do not want to perform “Protect” for any still  
image, go to step 4.  
MENU  
INDEX  
SET PROTECT  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the  
desired still image, then press it. The padlock mark  
appears above the selected image.  
3
DELETE  
•On the Protect Menu Screen, all still images are  
displayed six at a time. To perform “Protect” for  
the still images that come after the 6th one, rotate  
the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index  
No. 1 to No. 6, then rotate it further downward.  
The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still  
image. Images after the 7th one can also be  
accessed in the same way.  
4
MENU END  
Menu Screen  
EXIT <PROTECT>  
01  
03  
•To complete “Protect”, go to step 4.  
04  
05  
06  
CLOSE MENU  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the  
highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.  
4
Protect Menu Screen  
To remove “Protect”. . .  
EXIT <PROTECT>  
01  
03  
Perform steps 1 and 2, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move  
the frame to the desired still image with the padlock  
mark, then press it. The padlock mark located above the  
still image disappears and the image is no longer  
protected. When finished removing protection, perform  
step 4.  
04  
05  
06  
A padlock mark appears.  
NOTES:  
● To move the frame from Index No. 7 to 6, place the  
highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the MENU Jog Dial  
upward. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial further upward.  
The frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically.  
Perform the same procedure for still images that follow  
the 13th one.  
● On the Protect Menu Screen, a star mark is displayed  
next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)  
56  
EN  
Delete  
When the memory in which still images are stored  
becomes full, the number of remaining shots available  
reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes  
impossible to take your next shot. Delete some still  
images already stored in memory to make room for new  
shots.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Set the System Select  
Switch to “D.S.C.”.  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
MENU Jog Dial  
1
2
3
MENU  
ACCESS DELETE MENU SCREEN  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “DELETE”, then press it.  
INDEX  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
SELECT DELETE MODE  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “SELECT” or “ALL”, then press it.  
4MENU END  
To select a still image by checking the still images  
stored in memory . . .  
.... select “SELECT”, then go to step 4.  
To delete all the still images stored in memory at  
once without checking them . . .  
.... select “ALL”, then go to step 5.  
Menu Screen  
DELETE  
SELECT  
ALL  
To quit the Delete Mode . . .  
.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight  
bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.  
In case of “ALL”  
EXIT  
SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU  
SCREEN  
Delete Menu Screen  
In case of  
“SELECT”  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the  
desired still image, then press it. “ ” appears above  
the selected still image. When you have finished  
selecting all the desired still images, rotate the  
MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on  
“NEXT”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.  
4
NEXT <DELETE>  
01  
02  
04  
05  
06  
•On the Delete Select Menu Screen, the still images  
are displayed six at a time. To delete the still  
images that follow the 6th one, rotate the MENU  
Jog Dial to move the frame from No. 1 to No. 6,  
then rotate it further downward. The frame is  
moved to the 7th still image automatically.  
Perform the same procedure for still images that  
follow the 7th one.  
Delete Select Menu Screen  
DELETE  
CANCEL  
ENTER  
Delete Execute Menu Screen  
Menu Screen  
EN  
57  
In case of “SELECT”  
ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU  
SCREEN  
NEXT <DELETE>  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.  
01  
02  
06  
5
6
•“CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images  
and the screen returns to the Menu Screen.  
•“ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While  
“ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of being  
deleted from memory. After deleting is finished,  
the screen returns to the Menu Screen.  
04  
05  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu  
Screen.  
If you check the remaining still images on  
Index Menu Screen after deleting...  
CAUTION:  
While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete  
Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off  
the camcorder or removing the power supply  
unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to  
become corrupt. Never remove the power  
supply unit at this stage.  
EXIT  
01  
<INDEX>  
02  
03  
06  
04  
05  
NOTES:  
● Before deleting some still images stored in memory,  
perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (੬ pg. 55) or  
save them on a PC so that you do not lose them  
accidentally (੬ pg. 59).  
● Even if “ALL” is selected on the Delete Menu Screen, it  
is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock  
mark. “ALL” only deletes all still images that are not  
protected. After images are deleted from memory, the  
remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in  
any gaps in the numerical sequence. The Index No. for  
images protected (with the padlock mark) may  
therefore change.  
● When selecting the desired still image in step 4, to  
move the frame from No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar  
on “EXIT” by rotating the MENU Jog Dial upward.  
Rotate it further upward to move the frame to No. 6.  
Perform the same procedure for still images that follow  
the 13th one.  
● On the Delete Select Menu Screen, a star mark is  
displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE  
mode.  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)  
58  
EN  
Slide Show  
You can run through all the still images stored in memory  
automatically. This is like a regular slide-show. There are  
2 types available. Select either according to your needs.  
ACCESS MENU SCREEN  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
1
Set the System Select  
Switch to “D.S.C.”.  
ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN  
MENU Jog Dial  
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar  
to “SLIDE SHOW 1” or “SLIDE SHOW 2”, then  
press it.  
2
3
If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1” . . .  
.... all still images stored in memory are displayed  
in numerical order.  
MENU  
INDEX  
SLIDE SHOW 1  
SLIDE SHOW 2  
PROTECT  
If you select “SLIDE SHOW 2”. . .  
.... the still image wipes in to push up the previous  
one from the bottom of the screen to the top.  
DELETE  
•To end “SLIDE SHOW”, press the MENU Jog Dial.  
The still image which follows the still image  
displayed at the moment the MENU Jog Dial is  
pressed appears, then the screen returns to the  
Menu Screen.  
4MENU END  
Menu Screen  
Ex. SLIDE SHOW 1  
Ex. SLIDE SHOW 2  
CLOSE MENU  
Press the MENU Jog Dial.  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection  
EN  
59  
Connection to a Windows® PC/Macintosh®  
Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory  
can be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh® and  
saved using the provided image transfer software. The  
image data transferred to a personal computer can also  
be further processed using Paint Software, and the still  
image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape  
(੬ pg. 67).  
Set to “D.S.C.”  
To DIGITAL jack  
(8-pin)  
CONNECT TO PERSONAL  
COMPUTER  
Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL jack to the COM  
1
2
Port (RS-232C) on a Windows PC or to the Modem  
Port/Printer Port (8-pin) on a Macintosh, using the  
provided PC connection cable.  
PC connection  
cables (provided)  
SELECT MODE  
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set  
the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
•A still image stored in memory appears.  
•When transferring still images to a computer, be  
sure that a still image is displayed on the screen.  
For Windows®:  
For Macintosh®:  
To COM Port  
(RS-232C)  
To Modem Port  
or Printer Port  
RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFT-  
WARE  
Launch the provided software on your Windows®  
PC or Macintosh®. Transfer the still images stored in  
the camcorder’s memory to the Windows® PC or  
Macintosh®. Refer to the software’s instruction  
manual on the provided CD-ROM for details.  
3
4
•During transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s  
screen becomes blue and “  
” is dis-  
PC MODE  
played. After transferring is finished, the screen  
displays the same still image as in step 2.  
Viewfinder  
END TRANSFERRING  
Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.  
PC MODE  
NOTES:  
● Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform  
the camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting (੬ pg. 45). The still images will be transferred from the personal  
computer in the selected Picture Mode.  
● When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder, make sure the number of  
images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder's remaining number of shots available.  
● Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
●
The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to  
the PC. If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder's memory, delete them (  
੬
pg. 56, 57).  
● Windows® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.  
● Macintosh® are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
60  
EN  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this  
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic opera-  
tions (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR.  
This remote control unit makes additional recording  
functions possible.  
Lock hole  
Installing The Battery  
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock  
1
2
3
hole.  
1
2
INSERT BATTERY  
0
!
@
Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium  
battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.  
3
4
5
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER  
#
Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,  
and push the holder until it clicks into place.  
6
7
8
9
$
%
^
&
*Read the caution concerning lithium batteries  
(੬ pg. 2).  
*
RM-V709U (provided)  
FUNCTIONS  
BUTTONS  
With the camcorder’s power switch set to With the camcorder’s power switch set to  
“CAMERA”.  
“PLAY”.  
1 PAUSE IN Connector  
—
੬ pg. 63  
2 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
3 MBR SET Button  
4 INT. TIME Button  
5 REC TIME Button  
6 FF Button  
—
੬ pg. 62  
Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 61)  
Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 61)  
Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 17)  
—
—
FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 38, 40)  
pg. 17) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 38, 40)  
Pause (੬ pg. 40)  
7 REW Button  
Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (੬  
8 PAUSE Button  
9 PLAY Button  
—
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 38)  
0 SNAPSHOT Button  
Functions same as snapshot button on the  
camcorder. (੬ pg. 20, 44)  
—
! START/STOP Button  
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.  
@ VISS Button  
Index Code Marking (੬ pg. 61)  
—
—
# ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in and out (੬ pg. 16)  
$ VCR CTL Button  
% A.DUB Button  
^ STOP Button  
& INSERT Button  
* R.A.EDIT Buttons  
—
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 62  
Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 68)  
Stop (੬ pg. 38)  
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 66)  
੬ pg. 64  
EN  
61  
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.  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
OPERATION:  
Self-Timer  
1) Set  
15°  
Instead of performing steps 1 through  
4 on pg. 36 (“Self-Timer”), press INT.  
TIME on the remote control. Each  
time INT. TIME is pressed, the  
Interval Timer indicator appears,  
changing in the following order: 15S,  
30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication  
(off).  
Remote sensor  
15°  
When using the remote control, be sure to  
point it at the remote sensor. The above  
illustration shows the approximate transmitted  
beam effective area for indoor use.  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or  
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or  
when the remote sensor is directly exposed to  
sunlight or powerful lighting.  
2) Release  
Instead of setting “INT. TIME” 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. 37 (“Animation”), press REC  
TIME on the remote control. Each  
time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec  
Time indicator appears, changing in  
the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,  
5S and No indication (off).  
Interval Timer Indicator  
Viewfinder  
1MIN  
1 2S  
INDEX  
Index Code  
Marking  
2) Release  
Instead of using the Menu in step 5  
on pg. 37, press REC TIME on the  
remote control until the Rec Time  
indicator disappears.  
Rec Time Indicator  
Time-Lapse  
1) Set  
Instead of performing steps 1 through  
3 on pg. 37 (“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. 37, press INT. TIME and REC  
TIME on the remote control until the  
indicators disappear.  
START/STOP  
VISS  
INT. TIME  
REC TIME  
NOTE:  
Also refer to pg. 36 and 37.  
FEATURE:  
PURPOSE:  
Index Code Marking  
To give you automatic access to any  
selected point on a recording.  
OPERATION:  
NOTE:  
1) Press VISS once to place the index  
code. “INDEX” blinks during  
marking.  
If VISS is pressed during Record-  
Standby mode, the mark is placed  
where START/STOP is pressed.  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
62  
EN  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
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 RM-V709U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote,  
੬ pg. 60) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see  
VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by  
operating the VCR manually.  
MBR SET  
VCR CTL  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control RM-V709U (੬ pg. 60).  
0
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
VCR CODE LIST  
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote  
towards 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).  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
VCR BRAND BUTTONS  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
(A) (B)  
1
2
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
•The code is automatically set once you release the  
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
OPERATE 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).  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
ꢀ
ꢀ
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
SELECO,  
REX  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
SHARP  
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
IMPORTANT  
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
SONY  
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
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.  
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
ꢀ
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
NOTES:  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In  
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
● If the RM-V709U is not able to control the VCR, use  
the controls on the VCR.  
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
EN  
63  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
CONNECT TO . . .  
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
terminal.  
1
Open the cover  
B
C
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE  
PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH  
R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
To J terminal  
(JLIP)  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
B
A
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR  
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U’s  
Pause-In jack.  
Audio and  
Video cables  
(provided)  
Editing cable  
(provided, ø3.5  
mini-plug cable)  
PREPARE CAMCORDER  
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to  
“PLAY”.  
2
3
To AUDIO  
and VIDEO IN  
connectors  
PREPARE VCR  
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).  
C
A B  
If your TV/VCR  
has the SCART  
connector, use  
the cable adapter.  
(provided)  
To Remote  
PAUSE  
To Pause-In  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
SELECT SCENES  
64  
EN  
PLAY/PAUSE  
FF  
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the  
1
2
3
counter display appears in the viewfinder and the  
screen of the connected TV.  
REW  
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.  
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.  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene  
(as many as 8).  
4
5
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the  
FF  
PAUSE  
most recently registered point.  
REW  
PLAY  
IN/OUT  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
NOTES:  
● There must be at least one second between an in-point  
and its corresponding out-point.  
● 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.  
● Pressing ON/OFF 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.  
IN  
0:00:25  
OUT  
--:--:--  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:00:25  
0:00:00  
IN  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0:00:25  
0:01:05  
0:03:18  
0:02:33  
0:04:11  
0:03:31  
0:02:53  
--:--:--  
COUNTER  
TOTAL  
0:04:11  
0:01:13  
EN  
65  
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 towards the VCR’s infrared  
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
1
2
Edited tape (VCR)  
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING  
Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the  
previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in  
the specified order.  
While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene  
which is beging copied is shown with a blinking  
highlight.  
STOP  
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 ON/OFF.  
3
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the  
editing cable and the audio/video cable.  
MENU  
Jog Dial  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
NOTES:  
C
● If you performed step 1  
on page 63 (“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.  
VCR REC STBY  
ON/OFF  
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape  
with certain VCRs.  
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL  
Using the RM-V709U, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck  
Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-  
capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be...  
Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or  
AV OUT  
Player (JVC VCR)  
Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT  
connector  
To  
Editing cable  
R.A. EDIT  
(provided)  
How to use:  
— Connect the playback deck and RM-V709U as shown on the  
left.  
AV IN  
— Set the RM-709U to correspond to the brand of the recording  
deck. (੬ pg. 62)  
— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the  
instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the  
playback deck.  
Recording deck  
To  
PAUSE IN  
Notes:  
Ⅲ RM-V709U cannot be used to control the playback deck.  
Ⅲ RM-V709U 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.  
Ⅲ To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the  
controls on the recording deck itself.  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
66  
EN  
Insert Editing (VIDEO)  
COUNTER R/M  
PLAY/PAUSE  
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.  
REW  
FF  
NOTE:  
Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this  
procedure.  
STOP  
SELECT MODE  
Set the System Select Switchc to “VIDEO”, set the  
1
2
Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT  
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-out point and  
press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote  
control.  
Power Switch  
RESET COUNTER  
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than  
1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again  
for less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears.  
3
4
Insert editing  
indicator  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the  
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the  
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the point  
where the new scene should start.  
Tape Counter  
M–0:12:34  
Viewfinder  
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE  
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing  
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode  
is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed  
at appears on the screen, go to the next step.  
5
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
System Select Switch  
END INSERT EDITING  
Press STOP.  
START/STOP  
REW  
PAUSE  
NOTES:  
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 17) can be performed.  
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig-  
nated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither  
indicates a defect in the unit.  
INSERT  
PLAY  
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing  
mode.  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
EN  
67  
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From  
The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)  
COUNTER R/M  
PLAY/PAUSE  
You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's  
built-in memory 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.  
REW  
FF  
STOP  
Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing (VIDEO)  
(੬ pg. 66) before the following procedure.  
Page Button  
NOTE:  
Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this  
procedure.  
SELECT STILL IMAGE  
First set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Press  
the Page Button to select the still image you wish to  
insert.  
1
2
BEGIN INSERT EDITING  
Power Switch  
Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches  
“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the  
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.  
Insert editing  
indicator  
To insert still images in sequential order onto the  
tape . . .  
.... press the Page Button to move the page forward.  
To insert still images at random onto the tape . . .  
.... first record the still image you selected in step 1  
onto the tape, then press START/STOP to  
M–0:12:34  
Tape Counter  
engage the Insert-Pause mode. To select another  
still image, press the Page Button again, then  
press START/STOP. Insert-Editing begins.  
Viewfinder  
END INSERT EDITING  
Press STOP.  
3
NOTES:  
● 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.  
System Select Switch  
START/STOP  
REW  
PAUSE  
INSERT  
PLAY  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
68  
EN  
Audio dubbing indicator  
Audio Dubbing  
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape  
(normal audio only).  
e
4
M–0:05:20  
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO)  
procedure (੬ pg. 66) 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  
Viewfinder  
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  
Set to “VIDEO”  
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.  
To external  
microphone  
input jack  
(capped)  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP.  
Microphone  
4
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.  
A. DUB  
REW  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
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.  
RM-V709U  
(provided)  
● To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection  
tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide  
the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab  
has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio  
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.  
● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-  
Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter  
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,  
stops at exactly 0:00:00.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN  
69  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
POWER  
No power is supplied.  
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (੬ pg. 6).  
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).  
● The power supply has not been correctly connected  
(੬ pg. 7).  
The power suddenly goes off and  
doesn’t come back on by itself.  
● The battery pack has completely discharged.  
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,  
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If  
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
OTHER  
Some functions are not available.  
● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.  
Vertical white lines appear when  
shooting a very bright object.  
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the  
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the  
camcorder.  
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear  
in the viewfinder.  
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of  
the camcorder.  
The viewfinder and the lens have  
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
● Wipe them gently with soft cloth.  
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.  
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the  
power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power  
on again. If the error number still appears, consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
The image is out of focus.  
● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 10).  
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation  
of Auto Focus (੬ pg. 32).  
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.  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:  
70  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
RECORDING  
Recording cannot be performed.  
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that  
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have  
removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape (੬ pg. 13).  
● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not  
possible to record onto the tape. Change the Switch  
position to “VIDEO” (੬ pg. 14).  
Recording does not start.  
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to  
“CAMERA” (੬ pg. 14).  
PLAYBACK  
The tape is running, but there’s no  
playback picture.  
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.  
● 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.  
Playback cannot be performed.  
● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not  
possible to play back a tape. Change the Switch position  
to “VIDEO” (੬ pg. 38).  
Playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted.  
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.  
The counter indication is blurred  
during Still playback.  
● This is normal.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
The tape stops during fast-forward  
or rewind.  
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated  
(੬ pg. 40).  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot  
be performed.  
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.  
OTHER  
The date and time displays  
disappear.  
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while  
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make  
sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting  
the power source.  
The wrong date and time are  
displayed/recorded.  
● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 9), the  
date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure  
that Date/Time setting is carried out.  
The tape won’t eject.  
● The battery pack is running low.  
EN  
71  
When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)  
SHOOTING  
Although the SNAPSHOT Button is  
pressed, a still image is not stored in  
the built-in memory.  
● When the number of remaining shots available reaches  
“0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next  
shot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still  
images already stored in memory (੬ pg. 56).  
Self-Timer Shooting is not available.  
● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start  
recording in the Self-Timer Shooting procedure. Press the  
SNAPSHOT Button (੬ pg. 47).  
It is not possible to shoot in  
sucession.  
● A still image is in the process of being stored in memory  
for approx. 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT Button is  
pressed. During that time, it is impossible to take another  
shot. When the still image disappears and the scene you  
are currently aimed at appears on the screen, take another  
shot (੬ pg. 44).  
PLAYBACK  
Although “ALL” is selected in the  
DELETE Menu Screen, all still images  
cannot be deleted.  
● The “Protect” function is in effect for some still images. If  
they are not necessary, cancel the “Protect” function, then  
try deleting all still images again (੬ pg. 55).  
OTHER  
Date/Time Insert is not performed  
while shooting a still image.  
● It is not possible to display the date/time on a still image.  
● It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image.  
● It is not possible to set “REC TIME” in the Menu Screen.  
Instant Titles are not displayed while  
shooting a still image.  
Some settings cannot be changed in  
the Menu Screen.  
Since the camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a  
radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored  
in the camcorder's built-in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number  
of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.  
In such a case, initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below. Please note that initialization  
deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in the  
camcorder’s memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before  
initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible.  
1. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
2. Press the MODE Button for more than 5 seconds. The FORMAT Menu Screen appears.  
3. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.  
•“CANCEL” does not initialize the memory.  
FORMAT  
•“ENTER” initializes the memory. During initialization, “ENTER” blinks.  
When initialization is complete, the screen becomes blue back.  
CANCEL  
ENTER  
CAUTION:  
While “ENTER” is selected and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder  
or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/  
Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt.  
Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.  
Format Menu Screen  
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Controls  
Connectors  
1 Power Zoom Button ........................... ੬ pg. 16  
w DC IN Jack ......................................... ੬ pg. 7  
Page Button........................................ ੬ pg. 51  
The jacks e to i are located beneath the jack  
cover.  
2 Select Dial ......................................... ੬ pg. 22  
3 Multi-Function Control  
e External Microphone Input Jack ......... ੬ pg. 68  
•EFFECT Button ................................. ੬ pg. 24  
•WIDE Button ................................... ੬ pg. 25  
•TITLE Button .................................... ੬ pg. 26  
•SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... ੬ pg. 25  
4 PUSH Button...................................... ੬ pg. 13  
5 DATE/TIME Button ............................. ੬ pg. 18  
COUNTER R/M Button ....................... ੬ pg. 40  
6 P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button ........... ੬ pg. 17  
r J terminal  
[ JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector ]  
•Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 62 – 65).  
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device  
such as a personal computer.  
For further detail consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR  
is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with  
a J terminal.  
7 REW Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 38  
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... ੬ pg. 17  
t Digital Jack ........................................ ੬ pg. 59  
y AUDIO OUT Connector .................... ੬ pg. 42  
u VIDEO OUT Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 42  
i RF DC OUT Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 42  
8 PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... ੬ pg. 38  
9 FF Button ........................................... ੬ pg. 38  
RETAKE F Button ................................ ੬ pg. 17  
0 STOP Button ...................................... ੬ pg. 38  
! EJECT Switch ...................................... ੬ pg. 13  
Indicators  
o Tally Lamp ......................................... ੬ pg. 14  
@ Function Navigator Dial  
[MENU Jog Dial] ................................ ੬ pg. 9  
p Power Indicator .................................. ੬ pg. 14  
# LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch ........... ੬ pg. 19  
$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... ੬ pg. 6  
% Dioptre Adjustment ............................ ੬ pg. 10  
Other Parts  
Q Video Light......................................... ੬ pg. 19  
W Microphone ....................................... ੬ pg. 68  
^ System Select  
[VIDEO/D.S.C.] Switch .... ੬ pg. 14, 38, 44, 51  
E •Camera sensor  
& MODE Button .............................. ੬ pg. 20, 44  
* SNAPSHOT Button ...................... ੬ pg. 20, 44  
( LENS COVER Switch .......................... ੬ pg. 14  
) Recording Start/Stop Button................ ੬ pg. 14  
q Power Switch ................... ੬ pg. 14, 38, 44, 51  
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in  
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.  
•Remote Sensor ................................. ੬ pg. 61  
R Clock Battery Compartment ............... ੬ pg. 8  
T Battery Pack Mount ............................ ੬ pg. 6  
Y LCD window  
A
Picture Mode Display  
B
Remaining Number of Shots Indicator  
U Electronic Viewfinder ......................... ੬ pg. 10  
I Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ ੬ pg. 11  
O Grip Strap .......................................... ੬ pg. 10  
P Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... ੬ pg. 11  
INDEX (cont.)  
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TWILIGHT  
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EN  
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Viewfinder Indications  
1 Cassette Warning/  
# •Record-Standby Mode  
Tape Remaining Time ................ ੬ pg. 15  
Indicator ................................. ੬ pg. 14  
When no cassette is inserted: the cassette  
•Lens Cover Warning:  
(
) warning blinks.  
LENS COVER .......................... ੬ pg. 15  
•Data Transfer Display:  
When Erase Protection tab is not in the  
position that allows recording: the cassette  
MODE. ................................ ੬ pg. 59  
PC  
(
) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape  
$ Instant Title Display ................... ੬ pg. 26  
% Date/Time/Character Display..... ੬ pg. 18  
^ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator  
Changes as follows according to the  
battery pack’s remaining power level:  
remaining time is displayed and the tape  
†
remaining time warning blinks when the  
tape is about to reach its end.  
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  
†
(battery power warning ), then the unit  
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a  
fully charged one.  
2, 9 Programme AE Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 22  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when  
the Select Dial is switched from one  
position to another. Then only the  
indicator remains at 9.  
Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened  
squares —  
— does not necessarily  
mean that the battery pack is fully  
charged.  
2, 0 Fade/Wipe-Standby  
Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 24  
& Focus Indicator.......................... ੬ pg. 33  
Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds  
when the Fade/Wipe is switched from one  
function to another by pressing the EFFECT  
button. Then only the indicator remains at  
0.  
* Exposure Control Level  
Counter ..................................... ੬ pg. 31  
( White Balance Mode  
Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 34  
3 Multi-Function Control  
) Snapshot Mode Display....... ੬ pg. 21, 44  
q Clock Battery Warning  
Indication.......................... ੬ pg. 24 – 26  
Displayed when any of the buttons located  
on the Multi-Function Control is pressed.  
The indication disappears within  
approx. 2 seconds.  
Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the  
power is turned on. This display also  
blinks when the clock (lithium) battery is  
either not installed or has discharged.  
Install or replace the old battery with a  
new one (੬ pg. 8).  
4 Picture Mode Display.......... ੬ pg. 21, 44  
Remaining Number Of Shots  
Indicator............................. ੬ pg. 21, 44  
w •Tape End Display:  
5 Super LoLux Indicator ............... ੬ pg. 25  
6 Tape Length Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 12  
7 Zoom Indicator Bar ................... ੬ pg. 16  
8 Recording Indicator................... ੬ pg. 14  
! Picture Stabilizer Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 17  
TAPE END ............................... ੬ pg. 15  
Appears when the end of the tape is  
reached during playback, recording or  
fast-forward.  
•Condensation Warning:  
When this indication appears, all  
functions except tape eject and power  
on/off are disabled. Turn the unit off  
(without removing the power source) for  
a few hours, and when you turn it on  
again the indication should disappear.  
@ Interval Timer/Recording Time  
Indicator..................................... ੬ pg. 36  
CAUTIONS  
76  
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.  
• Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the  
video light unit.  
EN  
NOTES:  
DANGER:  
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging ......................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation........................................ 0°C to 40°C  
Storage ............................................ –10°C to 30°C  
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
General Battery Precautions  
1. During use . . .  
• 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.  
..... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.  
..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
..... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.  
This slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
..... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
• 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, battery can leak or explode.  
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when  
replacing the battery.  
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can  
leak or explode.  
3. Do not dispose of battery 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.  
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).  
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:  
..... vertically, in their original cases.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
..... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
..... disassemble or modify the unit.  
..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
..... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
1. 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 discharg-  
ing.  
..... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical  
reaction, while warmer temperatures can  
prevent complete charging.  
..... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
..... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
..... remove from charger or powered unit when not  
in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
..... near a television set.  
..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)  
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
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77  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C.  
For Your Maintenance  
.... 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.  
1. After Use  
1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to  
turn off the camcorder.  
2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then  
remove the cassette.  
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing  
PUSH.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the  
sun.  
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to  
hold the main unit with both hands or use  
the grip.  
4 Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery  
pack.  
5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to  
close the lens cover.  
2. Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
2 CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
3 REMOVE EYEPIECE  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull  
it out.  
4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Remove dust using a blower brush.  
5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE  
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and  
turn it clockwise.  
•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or  
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently  
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre  
hole using a circular motion.  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
● 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.  
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.  
● 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  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS  
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EN  
GENERAL  
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C  
Video  
Audio  
JLIP  
: Output 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced (via VIDEO  
OUT connector)  
: Output –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm  
(via AUDIO OUT connec-  
tor)  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C  
Weight  
Dimensions  
(Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm  
Power source  
Power consumption  
light on  
light off  
Signal system  
: 35% to 80%  
: Approx. 840 g  
: 113 (W) x 117 (H) x  
: DC 6V  
: 3.5 mm diameter, 4-pole,  
mini-head jack  
: 8.6 W  
: 5.7 W  
: PAL-type  
Digital  
: Mini DIN 8-pin  
External microphone  
input  
: –68 dBs, high impedance  
unbalanced with ø3.5 mm  
(MONO)  
SYSTEM  
Camcorder format  
Video recording system  
Luminance  
: VHS PAL standard  
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER  
(AA-V15EG)  
: FM recording  
Colour  
: Converted sub-carrier  
direct recording  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`,  
50/60 Hz  
Conforms to VHS standard  
Power consumption : 23 W  
Output  
Cassette  
:
cassette  
Tape speed  
: 23.39 mm/sec.  
Charge  
VTR  
: DC 8.5 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
: Constant current, peak  
detection, timer controlled  
: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x  
68 (D) mm  
, 1.3 A  
, 1.8 A  
Recording time (max.) : 60 minutes  
(with EC-60 cassette)  
Charging system  
D.S.C. format  
Recording format : Digital data storage  
(based on JPEG)  
Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,  
1 Mbyte  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: Approx. 300 g  
Number of storable  
shots  
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)  
: FINE mode: approx. 22  
shots (approx. 32000 byte  
data compression)  
Dimensions  
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x  
104 (D) mm  
Weight  
Accessory  
: Approx. 240 g  
: “R6 (AA)” – size battery x 1  
STANDARD mode: approx.  
44 shots (approx. 16000  
byte data compression)  
: 320 x 240 pixels  
Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 5  
Image size  
Optional Accessories  
CAMERA  
•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  
•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U  
Pick up  
Lens  
: 1/4” format CCD  
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm,  
22:1 power zoom lens  
with auto iris and macro  
control, filter diameter  
46 mm  
Viewfinder  
: Electronic viewfinder  
with 0.5” black/white CRT  
Some accessories are not available in some areas.  
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on  
accessories and their availability.  
White balance  
adjustment  
: Auto/Manual adjustment  
E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to  
change without notice.  
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