JVC YU30052 513 2 User Manual

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

Power ................................... 6

Clock (Lithium) Battery

Removal/Insertion .................... 8

Date/Time Settings.................... 8

Viewfinder Adjustment................ 9

Tape Length/Recording Mode

Setting................................... 9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette....... 9

Grip Adjustment ...................... 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ......... 10

Tripod Mounting ...................... 10

Remote Control Unit ................. 11

GR-AX260

GR-AX460

RECORDING

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

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

Advanced Features ................... 15

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter ........ 28

Basic Connections .................... 29

Basic Playback........................ 30

Features ............................... 31

EDITING

Tape Dubbing ......................... 32

Random Assemble Editing

(R.A.Edit) ............................. 32

Insert Editing ......................... 36

Audio Dubbing ........................ 37

(GR-AX460 shown)

USER MAINTENANCE 38

TROUBLESHOOTING 39

INDEX

Compact VHS

Controls ............................... 40

Connectors ............................ 40

Indicators ............................. 40

Other Parts ........................... 40

Viewfinder ............................ 41

Terms .................................. 42

PAL

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 45

YU30052-513-2

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type

colour television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard.

However, live recording and viewfinder playback are

possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-

V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the

provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An

appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to

accommodate different designs of AC outlets in

different countries.)

SOME DO’S AND

DON’TS ON THE SAFE

USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to

meet international safety standards but, like any electrical

equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the

best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to

use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the

mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making

or changing connections.

PAL

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C

video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be

used with this unit.

Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the

installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the

mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unat-

tended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby

mode. Switch off using the switch on the

equipment and make sure that your family knows

how to do this. Special arrangements may need to

be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios

so that you are distracted from the requirements of

road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst

driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use

can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the

life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with

wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with

the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or

moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything

into holes, slots or any other opening in the case

— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment

of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

MAJOR FEATURES

REMEMBER

Intelligent Function Control

(੬ P. 18 – 25)

The Logical Choice

SEL

PAL

14x Variable-Speed Hyper

The only compact video

cassettes that can be

Zoom (੬ P. 13)

used with your VHS VCR*

Zoom-in

Programme AE with Special

Effects (੬ P. 16)

Zoom-out

Ⅲ Auto Mode Lock

Ⅲ Auto Mode Release

Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter

Ⅲ ND Effect Ⅲ Sepia Ⅲ Twilight

Ⅲ Sports

Random Assemble Editing

(੬ P. 32 – 35)

Ⅲ High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter

Ⅲ 15 sec. Self Timer

Integrated Auto Light

(੬ P. 15) (GR-AX460 only)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EK

•Battery Pack

BN-V12U

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•Remote Control

Unit RM-V704U

(GR-AX460 only)

•Cable adapter

•Shoulder Strap

•Editing cable

•Lithium Battery

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

SUPPLY POWER

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

Hook on.

EJECT

Push in.

PUSH

Insert.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the

camcorder. (Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 6)

2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into

place.

1 Slide EJECT.

2 Insert a video cassette.

3 Press PUSH.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 9)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

SHOOTING

PLAY/PAUSE

REW

LENS COVER

open/close knob

Set to “CAMERA”

STOP

Recording Start/Stop button

Set to “PLAY”

1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.

2 Press REW.

1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to

open the lens cover.

2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and image

will be seen in the viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

— The tape will automatically stop at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and playback picture

appears in the viewfinder.

•To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details, ੬ pg. 30.)

•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press the Recording Start/Stop button once

again.

Ⅲ Or simply play back the tape on a VHS

VCR using the Cassette Adapter.

੬ pg. 28

(For more details, ੬ pg. 12)

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

POWER

indicator

To AC outlet

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

END

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

The CHG. indicator lights.

indicator

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction

of the arrow.

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 7 hrs.

approx. 10 hrs.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

Hook on.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

GR-AX460/AX260

1 hr. 5 min. (35 min.)

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

BATT. PACK

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

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

3 hrs. (1 hr. 50 min.)

( ) : when the video light is on (GR-AX460 only).

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

recharging.

To discharge the battery . . .

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,

and goes out when discharging is complete.

**CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colours are provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means charged and which

means discharged.

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

● Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

charged battery pack.

● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery

pack.

● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcorder.

● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

● If you stop recharging or discharging partway through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to

continue.

● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored

for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery

Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustra-

tion to the left).

To AC outlet

DC OUT terminal

NOTES:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or

Car Battery Cord (AP-V7E), refer to the respective

instruction booklet.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V11EK

DC cord

To car’s

cigarette

lighter

Car Battery Cord

AP-V7E (optional)

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the illustration to the left).

socket

NOTE:

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3E (optional)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Clock Battery (Lithium) Removal/Insertion

This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

3 _{battery and the compartment (}

) and pull the

battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert the supplied

lithium battery and push it in.

–/+

SET

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.

Date/Time Settings

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

POWER

SET DATE/TIME

Press SET and the day blinks. Press + or – to choose

the correct day, then press SET to enter. Repeat to set

month, year, hour and minute.

Date

Day/Month/Year

DATE .. Date setting is performed

•The date and time are both displayed for

confirmation. Then the time display disappears.

NOTE:

The clock does not keep time while the date and time are

blinking.

DATE 1.1.00

TIME 0:00

Time

24-hour indication

TIME .... Time setting is performed

Viewfinder Adjustment

SP-LP recording mode and

T30•45 tape length select button

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting

SET TAPE LENGTH

Set the tape length button according to the length of

the tape used. T30 = 30 minutes of recording time

and T45 = 45 minutes (in SP).

SET RECORDING MODE

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Set depending on your preference. “SP” (Standard

Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and

is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is

more economical, recording at 1/2 the speed of SP.

Tape length and recording

mode indicator

NOTE:

T30 SP

T30 LP

The tape remaining time indicator does not work with

tapes other than EC30 and EC45. (See Basic Recording

on pg. 12 for “tape remaining time indicator”.)

T45 LP

T45 SP

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until holder opens. Do not use force to

open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can't be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

Turn to take up

slack.

Erase Protection

Gear

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,

cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes

have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab’s position.)

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop button

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back

and thread it through the keeper 2, and then

through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,

making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

prevent slipping 2.

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

Remote Control Unit

The RM-V704U Full-Function Remote Control Unit can

operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the

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

your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

recording functions possible. To operate, point it at the

camcorder’s remote sensor. The RM-V704U is provided

with GR-AX460, and is available optionally for

GR-AX260.

Infrared beam

effective area

10°

Infrared beam

sensor window

10°

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

may cause misoperations when the infrared

beam sensor window is directly exposed to

sunlight or powerful lighting.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

remote control unit you have.

Type : Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

the lock hole.

Type : Pinch the release tab and pull out the

battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY

Insert the lithium battery* (CR2025), with its plus (+)

side up, into the battery holder.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

Replace the battery holder until it clicks in place.

*Read warning on lithium battery. (੬ pg. 2)

Lock hole

Release tab

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s power switch set to

“CAMERA”.

With the camcorder’s power switch set to

“PLAY”.

1 PAUSE IN connector

—

੬ pg. 34

2 Infrared beam

transmitting window

Transmits the beam signal.

3 MBR SET button

4 INT. TIME button

5 REC TIME button

6 FF button

7 REW button

8 PAUSE button

—

Self-Timer/Time lapse (੬ pg. 26, 27)

Animation/Time lapse (੬ pg. 27)

Retake (Forward) (੬ pg. 13)

Retake (Rewind) (੬ pg. 13)

—

੬ pg. 33

—

FF/FF Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (੬ pg. 31)

Pause (੬ pg. 31)

9 PLAY button

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 30)

0 START/STOP button

! VISS button

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

Index code marking (੬ pg. 14)

—

@ ZOOM (T/W) button

# VCR CTL button

$ A. DUB button

% STOP button

^ INSERT button

& R. A. EDIT button

Zoom (invariable speed (੬ pg. 13)

—

੬ pg. 33

Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 37)

Stop (੬ pg. 30)

Insert Editing (੬ pg. 36)

੬ pg. 34

RECORDING Basic Recording

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/Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 9)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open

the lens cover, then set the power switch to

CAMERA.

POWER

Start/Stop

button

•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.

The power indicator

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

Tape remaining time

indicator

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the viewfinder.

90MIN

89MIN

3MIN

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

2MIN (Blinking)

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.

MIN.....(Now calculating)

•The comcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

mode.

NOTES:

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

supply is attached.

● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

● The tape‘s remaining time is displayed in the

viewfinder as shown.

● ”TAPE END“ appears when the tape recheas 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,

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 you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use

the RETAKE function (੬ pg. 13) to find the end of the

last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is

open or closed.

Tally lamp

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Zooming

Zoom indicator

Zoom-in

To vary the length of the focal lens and

produce zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION: Zoom In

1) Pull the power zoom switch down

toward “T”.

Zoom Out

2) Push the switch up toward “W”.

Zoom-out

NOTES:

● The further the power zoom switch is

pushed or pulled, the faster the zoom

speed becomes.

● Focusing may become unstable

during zooming. In this case, set

zoom while in Record–Standby, set

manual focus or Focus Lock

(੬ pgs. 20, 21), then zoom in or out

in Record mode.

RETAKE

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check end of last recording for

confirmation.

Power zoom switch

OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” for less than 2 seconds

during Record–Standby mode.

•Tape is rewound for about 2

seconds and played back automati-

cally, then pauses in Record–

Standby mode for next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at start of

playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Retake

To re-record certain segments.

OPERATION: 1) Make sure camcorder is in Record–

Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to reach

start point for new recording.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise may appear during Retake. This

is normal.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Index Code Marking

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording. Auto

Marking and Manual Marking are

available.

OPERATION: Auto Marking

An index code is always marked to start

the first recording on a new date after a

cassette is inserted.

Manual Marking

1) Press VISS once to place index code.

INDEX blinks in the viewfinder

during marking.

NOTES:

● If VISS is pressed during Record–

Standby mode, the mark is placed

where START/STOP is pressed.

● If the date changes during a record-

ing, it becomes the first recording of

the new date and an index mark is

placed at that point.

START/STOP

VISS

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

AUTO PAUSE SYSTEM (GR-AX460

only)

To automatically stop recording when

the camcorder is pointed down,

preventing accidental recordings of the

ground, your feet, etc.

RM-V704U

(provided with GR-AX460,

optional for GR-AX260)

OPERATION: 1) Set AUTO PAUSE to “ON”. When

the camcorder is tilted down by a

large degree from its horizontal

position during recording, the

Record-Standby mode is automati-

cally engaged. “AUTO PAUSE”

appears in the viewfinder.

● The Auto Pause System is also

effective when the camcorder is

pointed up, or is positioned upside

down.

AUTO PAUSE

NOTES:

● Auto Pause also works when the

camcorder is twisted by a large

degree to the left or right.

● When you want to shoot in any of the

aforementioned positions, make sure

you set AUTO PAUSE to “OFF”.

Record-Standby

Upside down

Normal

Record-Standby

Record

Record-Standby

Down

RECORDING Advanced Features

Video Light (GR-AX460 only)

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the

scene by using the built-in video light.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.

1 _ON

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

OFF : Turns off the light.

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

power on.

•It is recommended to set the white balance to

indoor mode ( ) (੬ pg. 17) when you use the

video light.

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

battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

) (੬ pg. 41) does not

blink in the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s charge is

low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when

you turn on the video light, or when you start recording

with the video light turned on.

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

•Depending on the lighting condition, the video light

may not be stably turned on or off. In this case,

switch the light on and off manually.

•While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode

(੬ pg. 16) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the Twilight mode (੬ pg. 16) is engaged, the

light will not activate.

DANGER:

Ⅲ 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.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it remains

extremely hot.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of about

30 cm between the video light and people or object.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacing the video light.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

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

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select

dial until the desired indication appears in the

viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second

later.

PROGRAM AE

select dial

DIAL

SYMBOL

Tally lamp

VIEWFINDER

MODE

LOCK

AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock

DIAL

SYMBOL

Auto Mode Lock

VIEWFINDER

MODE

Sports

Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

accidental misoperation/button pressing during

shooting.

SPORTS

•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY,

TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance)

controls are disabled in this mode.

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

Auto Mode

RELEASE

AUTO RELEASE

1/2000

S 1/2000

High Speed Shutter

Release

Auto Mode Release

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Re-enables controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

SELF TIMER

15 sec. Self-Timer

FG:FOG

Electronic Fog Filter

15sec. Self-Timer

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes picture look misty white, as when external

fog filter is attached to lens, softens image.

Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/

Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator

can enter scene before recording starts.

1) Set PROGRAM AE dial to “ ”. “ 15S” appears

in viewfinder.

ND:ND EFFECT ND Effect

2) Press Recording Start/Stop.

ND EFFECT

•Recording starts after 15 seconds.

•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed

increases about 5 seconds before recording starts.

Blinking stops when recording begins but light

stays on.

Black mist darkens picture, as when ND filter is

used. Helps to counter effects of glare on subject.

SEPIA

Sepia

NOTES:

Sepia

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

● When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched

from one mode to another, the newly selected

mode's name and its indication is displayed in the

viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the

fader (੬ pg. 18) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High

Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted

situations.

● In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes,

picture colour may be adversely affected if

subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light

sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour

lights.

Scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving effect of older

movie. Use together with Cinema (੬ pg. 19) for

authentic look of classic Hollywood movie.

TWILIGHT Twilight

Twilight

Disengages auto gain control and auto focus, locks

focus to infinity and white balance to “

”

(outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,

etc., look more natural and dramatic.

White Balance Adjustment

White balance mode indicator

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system

senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for

automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

colour adjustment is not possible under the following

conditions:

No indication

(Auto)

•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

•When a predominantly red or brown object is being

shot outdoors.

MWB

In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters

for white balance adjustment.

SELECT MODE

Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the

required indication appears in the viewfinder.

“

” .............. Outdoors on cloudy day

MWB

“

” ............... Outdoors on sunny day

” ................ Light source is halogen or tungsten

...................... lamp

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

...................... Balance setting (see below)

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.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 21).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press MWB until “MWB” appears, then press and

hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.

•”MWB” blinks in the viewfinder during

adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when

adjustment is complete.

NOTES:

● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the

PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK.

● Re-adjust the White Balance Mode when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned

on and off again, or when the PROGRAM AE dial’s position has been changed.

● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance

(“BASIC CONNECTIONS” ੬ pg. 29).

● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 , this unit makes its colour

temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For

example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which

aproximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

RECORDING Advanced Features

INTELLIGENT FUNCTION CONTROL

Group 1

This feature makes it easier for you to make selections

during the following modes: Fader, Cinema, Manual

Focus Adjust, Exposure Control, Display, and Instant

Title.

CINEMA

FADER

FADER CINEMA

SEL.

Group 2

FOCUS

EXP.

PREPARATION

SEL.

Viewfinder

Set the PROGRAM AE dial to any position except

Group 3

LOCK.

TITLE

DISP.

SELECT MODE

SEL.

Press Function SEL. until the required function’s

F1 button F2 button

indication appears in the viewfinder.

ENTER SELECTION

SEL

Press either F1 or F2 (the one to the immediate left

of the desired function name).

Function SEL. button

NOTE:

If you set the PROGRAM AE dial to LOCK, F1 and F2

disappear from the viewfinder, indicating that IFC

(Intelligent Function Control) is unusable.

PROGRAM AE select dial

Fader

This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black

blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and

fade-out works at recording end or when you enter

Record–Standby mode.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FADER” appears to the

right of F1.

ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE

Press F1 to engage the Fade–Standby mode.

“FADER”appears in the viewfinder.

FADE IN

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

activate fade-in.

FADE OUT

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

engage fade-out.

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop button

allows you to record a black blank screen.

● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is

used with Sepia (੬ pg. 16).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 16)

engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Cinema

Cinema mode

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

“wide-screen” effect.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to the

right of F2.

ENGAGE CINEMA MODE

Press F2.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press F2 again while “CINEMA” appears next to F2

in the viewfinder.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Focusing

Auto Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

Focus

detection zone

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

* The low-contrast warning “

viewfinder.

” appears in the

Focus Lock

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially

helpful in the following situations:

•When things pass between your subject and the

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your

subject in before recording.

Function SEL.

•When you want your subject to be focused, and to

appear in a corner of the screen. First, centre on the

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

the focus lock function and move the camcorder until

the subject is where you want it.

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the

right of F1.

LOCK FOCUS

Press F1. The focus lock indication “

in the viewfinder.

” appears

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press F1. Focus lock is immediately released. The

focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece

of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,

wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out

first (੬ pg. 13). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

the subject.

Manual Focus

F1 button

F2 button

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments (੬ pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before

continuing.

SEL

SELECT MODE

Function SEL.

button

Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to the

EXP.

FOCUS

right of F1.

ADJUST FOCUS

Power zoom switch

TO FARTHER SUBJECT

Viewfinder

While holding down F1, slide the power zoom

switch to T. The Manual Focus indications “

appear and “ ” blinks.

”

Go to step 3.

TO NEARER SUBJECT

While holding down F1, slide the power zoom

switch to W. The Manual Focus indications

“

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

LOCK FOCUS

Release the power zoom switch. The focus

indication is replaced by the focus lock indication

“

” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press F1. The Manual Focus mode is immediately

released and the focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

● Two manual focusing speeds are available. For

slow-speed, push the switch slightly and hold that

position. For fast-speed, push the switch fully.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Exposure Control

F1 button

F2 button

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SEL

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “EXP.” appears to the right

of F2.

Function SEL.

button

EXP.

FOCUS

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

While holding down F2, slide the power zoom

switch to T. The Exposure indicator bar appears in

the viewfinder.

Power zoom switch

Viewfinder

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

While holding down F2, slide the power zoom

switch to W. The Exposure indicator bar appears in

the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press F2. The standard setting is immediately

restored and the Exposure indicator bar disappears.

To brighten the image

To darken the image

Exposure indicator bar

Date/Time Character Insert

F1 button

F2 button

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

in your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor,

record them manually or automatically, and even make your

own titles.

SEL

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting

procedure (੬ pg. 8). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

Function SEL. button

DISPLAY

SELECT DISPLAY

Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right

of F2.

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press F2 while in Record–Standby to cycle through

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

DISP.

TITLE

NOTES:

● The selected display can be recorded.

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

before shooting.

● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press F2.

● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the Record–Standby

mode and then select the desired display mode using F2.

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

Date/Time display

Character Generator

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically records the day, month and

year for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the

following situations:

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

Date-off mode

On-screen display

Date display

Auto Date Record mode

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing F2.

In this mode, the month, day and year are replaced after

5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”.

25.12.96

AUTO DATE

25.12.95

Auto date

record mode

Auto date

record executed

NOTES:

Date/Time display

Character Generator

● Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages this mode, and

disables all other modes.

● In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes while you’re

shooting, the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from

that point. It is not recorded during any other recordings made on

that day.

25.12.95 10:00

SET CHAR

IN PARIS, FRANCE

No Characters

stored

Example of

stored characters

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

MONITOR

Connect the camcorder to a monitor as instructed in

“BASIC CONNECTIONS” (੬ pg. 29).

DISPLAY VIEWFINDER

NOTES:

INDICATIONS

● In the On-Screen Display mode, the date is

displayed and recorded.

Press F2 until the indications appear on the

connected monitor.

● The on-screen display is not available during recording.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Character Generator

–/+

SET

SELECT MODE

Press Function SEL. until “DISP.” appears to the right

of F2.

SET CHARACTER OR TITLE

Press F2 until “SET CHAR” or a previously stored

title appears in the viewfinder.

ACCESS CHARACTER MODE

SCREEN

Press SET. A character grid appears in the view

finder.

ENTER DESIRED CHARACTERS

Press + or – to move the cursor on the character grid

to the desired character, then press SET to enter. The

selected characters appears at the bottom of the

screen. When you’re done, press SET as many times

as necessary to exit the screen. The title you made

appears at the bottom of the screen.

CHARACTER

SET MODE screen

NOTES:

CHARACTER SET MODE

● You can store up to 18 characters.

● You can only make and store one title at a time. To

replace it, repeat the procedure.

Ñ Æ Ø

ࡖ

● To create a space between two characters in a title you

make, choose “ ” on the CHARACTER SET MODE

screen.

SET CHAR

CHARACTER SET MODE

Ñ Æ Ø

ࡖ

IN PARIS, FRANCE

I N PAR I S, FR

CHARACTER

SET MODE screen

Instant Titles

Example of Character Generator & Title

Viewfinder

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.

The preset titles appear in this order: HAPPY BIRTHDAY,

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, OUR FAMILY, MOVIE STAR,

PARTY TIME, MERRY CHRISTMAS, WEDDING DAY,

CONGRATULATIONS.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

IN PARIS, FRANCE

SELECT MODE

Character Generator:

Title indication

Press Function SEL. until “TITLE” appears to the right

IN PARIS, FRANCE

of F1.

Title: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

SELECT PRESET TITLE

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press F1 to

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

displayed.

NOTES:

● To delete the Instant Title during recording, press F1.

● To recall a title, engage the Record–Standby mode and

then press F1 to select the desired title.

● To display a title you made in the position usually

occupied by an Instant Title, cycle through in step 2

above until your title appears

(after “CONGRATULATIONS”). You can superimpose

two personal titles on the scene being shot.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Self-Timer

Tally lamp PROGRAM AE

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/

Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the

camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to perform

this procedure.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY

MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, set the power

switch to CAMERA.

SET TIME DELAY

START/STOP

On the RM-V704U, press INT. TIME to set the delay

time. There are four choices, and they appear in the

viewfinder in the following order (each time

INT. TIME is pressed): 15S (15 seconds), 30S

(30 seconds), 1MIN (1 minute) and 5MIN

(5 minutes). Pressing again releases the Self-timer.

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V704U

(provided with GR-AX460,

optional for GR-AX260)

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins

blinking, and the blinking speed increases about

5 seconds before recording starts. When recording

begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.

RELEASE SELF-TIMER MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press

INT. TIME continuously until “ ” disappears. To

release when the tally lamp is blinking, press

Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then press

INT. TIME continuously until “ ” disappears.

NOTE:

If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to “ ”, 15S is

automatically selected.

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:

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY

You need the RM-V704U remote control unit to

perform the following procedure.

MODE

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

power switch to CAMERA.

ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY

MODE

SET RECORDING SPEED

Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the

Set SP/LP to SP (੬ pg. 9).

power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING SPEED

SET RECORDING TIME

Set SP/LP to SP (੬ pg. 9).

Press REC TIME on the remote control. There

are three choices available, and they appear in

the following order (each time REC TIME is

pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S and 1S. Press again to

reset.

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. Three

choices are available, and they appear in the

following order (each time REC TIME is

pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S

(one-half of a second) and 1S (one full second).

Press again to release the Animation mode.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

RECORDINGS

Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There

are four choices available, and they appear in

the following order (each time INT. TIME is

pressed): 15S, 30S, 1MIN, and 5MIN. Press

again to reset.

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop after focusing on the

subject. The recording stops automatically after

the selected period of time.

START TIME-LAPSE

RECORDING

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Press Recording Start/Stop. Recording and

intervals alternate automatically.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of

pictures.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly

until “ ” and “ ” disappear. To release

when the tally lamp is blinking, press

Recording Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then

press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly

until “ ” and “ ” disappear.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Play back the series of pictures to see if the

results were satisfactory.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the

viewfinder.

NOTES:

● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during

Time-Lapse shooting.

NOTES:

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting.

● For best results, keep the camcorder secured

while shooting.

● If, during steps 3 and 4, the PROGRAM AE dial is

set to the Self-Timer mode, the Self-Timer mode is

engaged with 15S selected.

● If the PROGRAM AE dial is set to Self-Timer

mode, Animation is cancelled and Self-Timer

mode is engaged with 15S selected.

● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation shooting.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS

video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery

powered and automatically performs tape loading and

unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

VCR

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

Compartment door

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on

the underside of the adapter as shown in the

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

Sliding latch

Reels

NOTES:

Compact video cassette

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may

appear on the screen.

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

There are three basic types of connections. When making

the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A]

(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

To AUDIO

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

and VIDEO

Audio and Video

cables (optional)

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

connectors

optional Audio and Video cables between the

AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder

and those on the VCR.

To AUDIO

and

VIDEO IN

connectors

SUPPLY POWER

If your TV/VCR

has the SCART

connector, use

the provided

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

cable adapter.

SELECT MODE

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

to its VIDEO mode.

VCR

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

Aerial

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

optional Audio and Video cables between the

AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder

and those on the TV.

To AUDIO, VIDEO and

DC OUT connectors

RF unit RF-V5E

(optional)

SELECT MODE

Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in

its instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power

Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead

of the battery pack.

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

● 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.

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection

procedure.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

NOTE:

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in

“BASIC CONNECTIONS” (੬ pg. 29 ).

LOAD A CASSETTE

Load as you did in the recording procedure.

REW

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On

indicator lights.

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the Tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape

during stop mode.

POWER

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.

Tape counter

M 0:00:00

PLAYBACK Features

To eliminate noise bars that appear

on the screen.

TRACKING

COUNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Manual Tracking

OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as

many times as necessary for best

picture.

NOTES:

● To reset TRACKING to the original

preset, press both TRACKING

buttons simultaneously.

REW

● Manual Tracking may not work with

tapes recorded on other VCRs or

camcorders.

STOP

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Still Playback

To pause during playback.

OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either

direction.

OPERATION: Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback. (Speed is

3 times normal in SP, and 7 times

normal in LP mode.)

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

(Speed is as noted above.)

Noise bars appear and pictures may

become monochrome in Shuttle

Search. This is normal.

NOTE:

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Counter Memory Function

To make it easier to locate a specific

tape segment.

REW

OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

more than 2 seconds. The counter

resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M less than 1

second. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tape

automatically stops at or close to

0:00:00.

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

RM-V704U

(provided with GR-AX460,

optional for GR-AX260)

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

playback.

● The counter memory functions in

the FF and REW modes.

NOTES:

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M less

than 1 second so the “M” disappears.

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

PLAY/PAUSE

EDIT

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Power switch

Following the illustration at left, connect the

camcorder and the VCR. If you have a Remote

PAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect it

to the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” below

for details.)

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.

To EDIT

To AUDIO out

To VIDEO out

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.

Audio and Video

cable (optional)

Editing cable

(provided)

START EDITING

If your TV/VCR

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

has the SCART

connector, use

the provided

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

cable adapter.

To Remote

PAUSE

To AUDIO IN

To VIDEO IN

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

VCR (Recording deck)

NOTES:

● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, pressing EDIT on the

camcorder in step 5 automatically engages the VCR’s Record mode.

● When using a Remote PAUSE terminal, you can access a

function called Master Edit Control System. Before beginning,

reset the camcorder’s counter to “M0:00:00” at an edit-out

point. When the tape reaches this point (remember there’s a

small margin of error) during editing, the camcorder and VCR

pause automatically. However, some VCRs are not compatible

with the Master Edit Control System.

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 the RM-V704U* MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see

chart on the next page), but can also be performed by

operating the VCR manually.

* RM-V704U is provided with GR-AX460, optional for

GR-AX260.

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SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to

the chart at left, press and hold MBR SET, and press

button (A) and then (B).

MBR SET

VCR. CTL.

RM-V704U (provided

with GR-AX460,

optional for GR-AX260)

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

VCR CODE LIST

OPERATE THE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for

the desired function. The functions the remote can

control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR

REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this

one).

VCR BRAND BUTTONS

NAME

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with yours

or may offer limited functions.

SANYO

6ꢀ

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

SELECO, REX

SHARP

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

NOTES:

5ꢀ

● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try

another code from the chart.

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

● If the RM-V704U is not able to control the VCR, use

the controls on the VCR.

SONY

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

MITSUBISHI

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

7ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

MAKE CONNECTIONS

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

CONNECT TO . . .

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U’s

Pause-In jack.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration

on page 34.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

EDITING (cont.)

REW/FF CANCEL

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to

PLAY.

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PREPARE VCR

PLAY/PAUSE

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

STOP

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

DISPLAY

To EDIT

Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

screen of the connected TV.

Editing cable

(provided)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO out

connector

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.

Audio and Video

cable (optional)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN

connectors

If your TV/VCR has

the SCART connector,

use the provided

cable adapter.

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.

Remote

PAUSE

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

VCR (Recording deck)

(as many as 8).

A B

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

To Pause-In

most recently registered point.

NOTES:

VCR REC STBY

ON/OFF

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

and its corresponding out-point.

RM-V704U

(provided with

GR-AX460,

optional for

GR-AX260)

CANCEL

IN//OUT

● The camcorder prerolls during R.A. Edit, so there must

be at least 15 seconds of recording material prior to

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

memory.

ᮣ 1 0:00:25

ᮣ 2

OUT

ᮣ 1 0:00:25

ᮣ 2 0:03:18

ᮣ 3 0:02:33

ᮣ 4 0:04:11

ᮣ 5

OUT

0:01:05

0:03:31

0:02:53

ᮣ 3

ᮣ 4

ᮣ 5

ᮣ 6

ᮣ 7

ᮣ 8

COUNTER

TOTAL

ᮣ 8

0:00:25

0:00:00

COUNTER

TOTAL

0:04:11

0:01:13

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

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE

MODE

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

specified order.

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

EDIT

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.

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1C on page 33, keep the remote

control pointed at the VCR during editing.

● The on-screen display only appears while the

camcorder searches for each scene.

● To dub a copy of the camcorder’s (source) tape,

perform R.A.EDIT by specifying only one in-point

(and no out-point). The contents of the tape from the

specified in-point to the end of the tape are

automatically copied.

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

tape with certain VCRs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the RM-V704U remote control, it is also possible to

perform deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The

AV OUT

playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The

Player (JVC VCR)

Editing cable

R.A.EDIT (3.5 ø -3.5 ø,

provided)

recording deck can be...

Ⅲ a VCR other than JVC, or

Ⅲ a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT

connector

How to use:

AV IN

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U as shown on the

left.

Recording deck

— Set the RM-V704U to correspond to the brand of the recording

deck. (੬ P. 33)

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the

instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the

playback deck.

PAUSE IN

Notes:

Ⅲ RM-V704U cannot be used to control the playback deck.

Ⅲ RM-V704U is capable of controling basic operations of the

recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP,

PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some

brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

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

controls on the recording deck itself.

RM-V704U

(provided with

GR-AX460, optional

for GR-AX260)

EDITING (cont.)

Insert Editing

COUNTER R/M

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

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

original audio remains unchanged.

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to PLAY.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder

or the remote control.

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2

seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less

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

viewfinder.

POWER

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.

M-0:12:34

Tape Counter

Insert editing

indicator

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and press PAUSE. The Insert

mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is

aimed at appears on the screen.

Viewfinder

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

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

the camcorder enters the playback mode.

NOTES:

● Insert Editing may not work correctly if a blank

segment exists in the recorded tape.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

● To edit onto a tape with the recording safety tab

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode. When the sound is to be recorded, press

A. DUB and PAUSE simultaneously after Step 5. When

INSERT and PAUSE are pressed simultaneously again,

the unit re-enters the Video-signal-only Recording

mode.

REW

PAUSE

A. DUB

INSERT

PLAY

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

TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may

occur.

RM-V704U

(provided with GR-AX460,

optional for GR-AX260)

Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing indicator

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

Viewfinder

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

(੬ pg. 36) before continuing.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

Mic

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

MODE

Press and hold A. DUB, and press PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

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

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the playback mode.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape

contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was

changed during the original recording.

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

TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may

occur.

REW

A. DUB

PAUSE

PLAY

RM-V704U

(provided with GR-AX460,

optional for GR-AX260)

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

LENS COVER

open/close switch

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove

the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close

the lens cover.

BATT. RELESE

Set to “POWER OFF”.

EJECT

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with

lens cleaning paper.

PUSH

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Remove.

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it

clockwise.

NOTES:

Marks

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or

alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack

has been removed or other power units have been

disconnected.

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly

(੬ pg. 6).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 6).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

(੬ pg. 7).

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have

sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder power switch has not been set to

CAMERA (੬ pg. 12).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has

not been set to VIDEO.

● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

Noise bars appear in the playback

picture.

● Manual Tracking has not been performed (੬ pg. 31).

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. 31).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed.

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

OTHER

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

● The PROGRAM AE dial is set to LOCK (੬ pg. 16).

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of

the camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

in the viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● The recording speed (SP/LP) has not been properly set

(੬ pg. 9).

An error number (E01, etc.) appears

in the viewfinder.

● Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might

prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power

Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX Controls

Controls

@ # $ % ^&

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

2 F1 [Function 1] Button ........................੬ pg. 18

3 PUSH Button......................................... ੬ pg. 9

4 Function SEL. Button ........................... ੬ pg. 18

5 F2 [Function 2] Button ........................੬ pg. 18

6 EJECT Switch ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

I 9 O 0

* ()q w

7 AUTO PAUSE ON/OFF Switch

(GR-AX460 only) .................................੬ pg. 14

8 LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF Switch

(GR-AX460 only) .................................੬ pg. 15

9 Diopter Adjustment ............................... ੬ pg. 9

0 Power Zoom Switch ............................ ੬ pg. 13

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

@ MWB [Manual White Balance]

Button ................................................. ੬ pg. 17

# Recording Mode [SP/LP]

Select Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

Tape Length [TAPE30•45]

i o p e r W

Select Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 9

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................. ੬ pg. 31

$ EDIT Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 32

% DATE/TIME +/– Buttons ......................... ੬ pg. 8

CHAR. [Character] SET +/– Buttons ..... ੬ pg. 24

TRACKING +/– Buttons ....................... ੬ pg. 31

^ DATE/TIME SET Button ..........................੬ pg. 8

CHAR. SET Button............................... ੬ pg. 24

R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................... ੬ pg. 34

1 2

& R.A.EDIT Button .................................. ੬ pg. 34

* REW Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 30

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

( FF Button ............................................੬ pg. 30

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

) R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ................... ੬ pg. 34

q STOP Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 30

w PLAY/PAUSE Button ............................ ੬ pg. 30

e POWER Switch .....................................੬ pg. 8

r Recording Start/Stop Button................ ੬ pg. 10

4 5

Connectors

Other Parts

t REMOTE Jack (For connection of the RM-V20U

R Video light (GR-AX460 only) ............... ੬ pg. 15

wired remote control unit (optional).)

T Microphone

y Shoulder Strap Eyelets ......................... ੬ pg. 10

u EDIT Jack ............................................੬ pg. 32

i VIDEO Out Jack .................................. ੬ pg. 29

o RF DC OUT Jack .................................੬ pg. 29

p AUDIO Out Jack .................................੬ pg. 29

Y Camera Sensor (Be careful not to cover this area;

built-in here is the sensor necessary for

shooting.)

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

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

O Electronic Viewfinder ............................ ੬ pg. 9

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

a Grip Strap ........................................... ੬ pg. 10

s Tripod Mounting Socket ...................... ੬ pg. 10

Indicators

Q Tally Lamp .......................................... ੬ pg. 12

W Power On Indicator............................. ੬ pg. 12

E LCD window (GR-AX460 only)

INDEX Viewfinder

6 7 8 9

30 SP

30MIN

REC

CINEMA

FADER

PAUSE

SPORTS

LENS COVER

MWB

INDEX

FADER

1 4S

5MIN

MERRY CHR ISTMAS

10 : 55

25. 12. 96

( )

Viewfinder Indications

1, 2 PROGRAM AE Indicator ................ ੬ pg. 16

Displayed at 2 for approx. 3 seconds when the

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one

position to another. Then only the indicator

remains at 1.

3 Focus Indicator ...................................੬ pg. 20

4 White Balance Mode Indicator............ ੬ pg. 17

5 Zoom Level Indicator ..........................੬ pg. 13

Exposure Indicator Bar ........................੬ pg. 22

! Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ......... ੬ pg. 9

@ Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 12

# Record–Standby Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 12

$ Lens Cover Warning ............................ ੬ pg. 12

% Index Code Marking............................ ੬ pg. 14

^ Fade–Standby Indicator ....................... ੬ pg. 18

& Clock Battery Warning

Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is not

in place or exhausted.

6 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack’s remaining power level:

For inserting or replacing

the clock battery ................................... ੬ pg. 8

* Insert Editing Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 36

”

”. When the power is

Audio Dubbing Indicator .................... ੬ pg. 37

almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit

shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully

charged one ..........................................੬ pg. 6

( Condensation Warning

When this indicator appears, all functions are

disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and

when you turn it on again the indicator should

disappear.

7 Cassette Warning .................................. ੬ pg. 9

Blinks when no cassette or a cassette with the

Erase Protection tab removed is loaded.

8 Intelligent Function Control

Indicator ............................................. ੬ pg. 18

9 Remaining Tape Time ..........................੬ pg. 12

) Instant Title ......................................... ੬ pg. 25

q Date/Time/Character ........................... ੬ pg. 23

w Interval

Time/Recording Time Indicator ........... ੬ pg. 26

0 Tape Length Indicator ............................ ੬ pg. 9

INDEX Terms

AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 7

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 16

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 27

Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 37

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 23

Auto Focus.............................................. pg. 20

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 16

Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 16

On-Screen Display.................................. pg. 23

Playback ................................................. pg. 30

Programme AE with Special Effects ......... pg. 16

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

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 6, 43

Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 22

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

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

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 28

Character Generator ............................... pg. 24

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 7

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

Cinama Mode ......................................... pg. 19

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

Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 29

Contents ................................................. cover

Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 31

Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 32–35

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 16–27

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

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

Recording Mode Setting.......................... pg. 9

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

Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 11

Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 9

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

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 30

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 22

Date/Time Insert...................................... pg. 23

Date/Time Setting.................................... pg. 8

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

Diopter Adjust......................................... pg. 9

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 16, 26

Sepia Mode............................................. pg. 16

Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 10

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

Specifications.......................................... pg. 45

Sports Mode............................................ pg. 16

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

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ...................... pg. 16

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 9

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 22

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 30

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 32

Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 9

Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 27

Tracking .................................................. pg. 31

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 10

Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 16

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 18

Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 30

Focus Lock.............................................. pg. 20

Grip Adjustment...................................... pg. 10

Video heads ............................................ pg. 44

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

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................ pg. 9

Viewfinder, Indications............................ pg. 41

High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 16

Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 14

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 9

Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 36

Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 25

Intelligent Function Control .................... pg. 18–25

White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 17

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

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 21

Master Edit Control ................................. pg. 32

MBR code Setting ................................... pg. 33

CAUTIONS

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

General Battery Precautions

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

deliver less recording time per charge.

•When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or

C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even

when correctly operated, the batteries are

exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

•Use only the following batteries:

NOTE:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Ranges

RM-V20U ................................. R03(AAA) size

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

Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C

Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

NOTES:

1. Refer to the RM-V20U and C-P6U/C-P7U

instructions when replacing batteries.

2. Do not use old and new batteries together.

3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.

Although sizes may be the same, voltages may

differ.

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

can leak or explode.

5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

6. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage

which can cause malfunctions.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

..... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.

..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

Battery Packs

..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

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:

..... 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.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... do not burn.

Terminals

..... away from heaters or other heat sources.

..... out of direct sunlight.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

..... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

life . . .

..... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

..... vertically, in their original cases.

Video Light

.... 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.

•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 us e near flammable or explosive materials.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Serious malfunctioning

Main Unit

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

..... open the camcorder’s chassis.

..... disassemble or modify the unit.

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

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS

Dust and dirt on video heads

..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

..... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to

acclimatize to its environment before using it.

2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity.

(Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)

•From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor

situation, then immediately being used in a warm

indoor situation.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

•From being used or stored in a cool air-conditioned

situation, then being used in a high-humidity

outdoor situation.

•Other areas where rapid large temperature changes

can occur.

3. Taking care of your "C" format video cassette tapes..

•Store the video cassette tapes in a vertical position,

complete in their cassette cases.

•During transportation, always store cassettes in

their cassette cases.

4. Check recorded information at regular intervals. If

the camcorder is equipped with a quick review

facility, use this facility to check whether the picture

is clear or not.

If the quick review or playback picture is not clear,

then the video heads may be dirty.

..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

..... near a television set.

..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

..... in places of over 50°C.

..... in places where humidity is extremely low

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

..... in direct sunlight.

..... in a closed car in summer.

..... near a heater.

Note:

As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar

symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the

tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

..... allow it to become wet.

..... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

..... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

Cleaning the video heads

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video

heads may cause the playback picture to become

blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is

equipped with a built-in head cleaner which

..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

..... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

..... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

..... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood

of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we

recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically

designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U.

Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below:

5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner

which automatically cleans the heads and head

drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If,

however, the heads become dirty and cause

blurriness or interruption in the playback

picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the

Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally,

5 seconds is sufficient).

2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the

playback picture with a previously good-recorded

tape.

About moisture condensation . . .

3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape

• You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a

glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘

outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the

head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a

cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or in a

place directly subjected to the cool air from an air

conditioner.

can begin when desired.

4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to

two more times.

5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC

dealer.

Important Note:

If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will

also be damaged, please do not use the tape again.

* A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the

video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is

loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging.

* Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC

local dealer.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage

to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to

the camcorder itself.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V11EK) SPECIFICATIONS

Format

Power source

Power consumption

: VHS PAL standard

: DC 6V

Power requirement

: AC 110 to 240 V`,

50/60 HZ

: 23 W

GR-AX460 light on : 8.7 W

GR-AX460 light off : 5.7 W

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

GR-AX260

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

: 5.7 W

: DC 8.5 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.3 A

, 1.8 A

: Constant current, peak

detection, timer

controlled

: PAL-type

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

*Conforms to VHS

*standard

Colour

Dimensions

Weight

: 150 (W) x 42 (H)

x 68 (D) mm

: Approx. 400 g

Cassette

Tape speed

: VHS-C cassette

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

SPECIFICATIONS

: 23.39 mm/sec

: 11.70 mm/sec

Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H)

Recording time Max.

x 104 (D) mm

: 45 minutes

Weight

Accessory

: Approx. 240 g

(with EC-45 cassette)

: 90 minutes

: “R6 (AA)”-size battery x 1

(with EC-45 cassette)

Provided Accessories ...................... ੬ pg. 4

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

GR-AX260

GR-AX460

Dimensions

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

Optional Accessories

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

: Approx. 760 g

: Approx. 770 g

•Car Battery Cord AP-V7E

•RF Unit RF-V5E

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U

•Wired Remote Control Unit RM-V20U

•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-45/30

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

(Including viewfinder) : 109 (W) x 113 (H)

x 226 (D) mm

CAMERA

Pick up

: 1/4" format CCD

Minimum required

illumination

Illumination range

Lens

* Some acccessories are not available in some

areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for

details on accessories and their availability.

: 3 lx (F1.2)

: 3 to 100,000 lx

: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,

14:1 power zoom lens

with auto iris and macro

control, filter diameter

46 mm

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

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

specifications subject to change without notice.

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" black/white

CRT

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

VIDEO

Output

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced (via VIDEO

out connector)

AUDIO

Output

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm (via

AUDIO out connector)

MEMO

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