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JVC GR-FX101 User's Manual

1. NEGA POSI mode RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Insert The feature allows you to display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS DATE TIME DISP MENU Move the highlight bar to DATE TIME DISP by rotating the Select Dial Then press it to display the DATE TIME DISP Menu 4 SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Selecta Power Switch Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by Displ rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired tsplay mode is activated Menu Screen You should have already performed the Date Time FOCUS AUTO X EXPOSURE AUTO Setting procedure I pg 9 If you haven t do so WIDE OFF i S LX MAX first TITLE m E Igy CLOSE MENU SCREEN RETURN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Screen DATE TIME DISP DATE TIME DISP Menu NOTES DATE DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting AUTO DATE Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto D
2. To Video Output Dum To Audi Connector cover Output When connecting the cables open this cover CK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections When making connections refer also to your VCR and TV A V cable provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN M a m To TV or VCR If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Power Switch Play Pause II Button provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN b connectors E m VCR Recording deck If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Tape Dubbing Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it Connect as shown in the illustration F pg 38 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual 4 SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 To monitor the picture and s
3. t DC Cord Adapter Charger AA V16EK To car s cigarette lighter socket Vi Charger Adapter BH V3E optional en I USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder amp and push the battery pack in until it locks in place B 2 DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack Approximate recording time Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional Approximate recording time 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 55 min 7 hrs 40 min BN V20U optional BN V856U optional NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes gt pg 6 USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration 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 except BN V20U V856U When using the optional Car
4. SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC TOSHIBA 00 0000 0000000000 00000000 O00000 0000000000 000009000 00000 00 00 00000 00 000 0 CONTROL UNIT optional cont 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 V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote pg 40 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V700U CF pg 40 SET REMOTE VCR CODE 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 The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 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 do not need to press VCR CTL for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yo
5. SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration on left ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused SS t O wl3 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration on left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 9 making sure the strap is not twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration on left Tripod Mounting f 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 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 1 4 EN RECORDING Basic Recording LENS COVER NOTE Open Close Ring You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 6 Tape Length Setting F pg 10 Recording Mode Setting F pg 10 e Grip Adjustment F pg 12 Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 12 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then
6. e The cassette holder cannot 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 e The tape remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected t pg 10 e 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 e 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 OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e 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 are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function C pg 17 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on w
7. read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES 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 e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 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 p
8. 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 When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES f you performed step 1 C on page 43 MAKE CON NECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs ZO ITE CONTROL UNIT optional cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the 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 RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M appears 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 th
9. START STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop button on the camcorder D VISS Button Ineffective DZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 16 B VCR CTL Button I pg 42 D A DUB Button Audio dubbing pg 47 D STOP Button Stop pg 34 D INSERT Button Insert Editing IG pg 46 D R A EDIT Buttons I pg 44 Transmitted beam effective area 30 Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The 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 Interval timer indicator Rec time indicator Remote sensor START STOP INT TIME REC TIME RM V700U optional en4 l FEATURE Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse PURPOSE The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions without using the Menu Screen OPERATION Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg 32 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting INT TIME to OFF in the Menu pr
10. TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE When BEC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES For Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e 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 canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected PLAYBACK Basic Playback Rewind lt lt Button 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert Fast Forward the cassette with the label facing out Press the Close gt gt Button button to ensure the holder is closed and locked Play Pause MH Button SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY The power lamp Stop I Button lights PLAY BACK Press M The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK Press Bl Rewind or Fast Forward the tape Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop m
11. The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape E Press n Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press W For more details gt pg 34 Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter optional CF pg 37 LENS COVER Open Close Ring Set to AUTO or PRO El Recording Start Stop Button amp Ell Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover H Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The power lamp will light and an image will appear El Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details I pgs 14 15 Om Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U or BN V20U CHARGE indicator AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16EK DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 10 min BN V20U optional approx 1 hr 50 min Charge marker ATTENTION Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing 1 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder and make sure a cassette is not inserted then set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO The camcorder power turns off automatically when disc
12. Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia F pg 21 e With the Electronic fog filter mode t pg 21 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen 2 O EN F RECORDING Advanced Features cont Display Programme AE With Special Effects After 2 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P AE SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO SELECT MODE Press P AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name d SEPIA disappears and only the indication remains The 3 amp SPORTS mode is activated NOTES eas T Only one mode can be engaged at a time FG FOG FG The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe pg 19 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed 2 TWILIGHT 2 Shutter mode Use in well lit situations i i In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture X25 1 2000 x2 colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by l alternating discharge type light sources
13. a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Remote Sensor satonar E Microphone sss Ell Eyepiece ses EB Shoulder Strap Eyelets EB Clock Battery Slot sss Ell Tripod Mounting Socket 54 en A INDEX Terms N AC Power Adapter Charger C pg 6 7 ND Effect Mode cssseeeee gt pg 21 Animation Recording E pg 33 41 Nega Posi Mode seen gt pg 21 Audio Dubbing eee pg 47 P Auto Date Record F pg 22 Auto FOCUS s eerte ERRREEEAS C3 pg 28 Picture Stabilizer Jirous Auto Shut off 3 a ice cest CF pg 15 34 Power Switch Position B Programme AE With Special Effects i Provided Accessories sssssess Battery Pack iie se eme pg 6 7 55 Q C Quick Review sese C pg 17 Car Batterysi o eee euin CF pg 7 R Charge Malker eec C pg 7 Charge The Battery Pack Cx pg 6 Record Standby Clean The Camcorder F pg 48 Recording Mode Clock Lithium Battery ses pg 8 Remote Control Connections sss C3 pg 7 38 Retake D Rewind The Tape cese Date Time Display eese CF pg 22 S Date Time Sett
14. be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused C d properly VHS He PAI m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your 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
15. exposure manually F pg 27 Does not display black bars i d Tm WIDE Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark MANU S LX NORMAL OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles F pg 23 DATE TIME DISP Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor F pg 22 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording M W B fe CLOUD je HALOGEN 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 In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment pg 30 31 Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally pro
16. insert the cassette with the label facing out Press the Close button to ensure the holder is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Tally lamp Press the Recording Start Stop Button lights while recording is in progress BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected the following functions are available AUTO PRO Full Auto mode PRO mode Allows you to record using Allows you to set various Allows you to switch off the NO special effects or manual recording functions using the camcorder adjustments Suitable for menus If you want more creative standard recording capabilities than full auto recording try this mode Tape remaining time indicator Recording Start Stop Button DISPLAY Button MIN Now calculating 120MIN 119MIN i 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking EN 1 5 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES
17. such as LN NEGA POSI T flourescent or mercury vapour lights OFF OFF No indication Power Switch Display 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 pg 25 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie X SPORTS Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT ND Effect A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject Electronic Fog Filter FG FOG 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 Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to amp FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode I pg 30 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 I pg 29 en2 1 Display Mode 1 2000 sec X2 51 2000 High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode Nega Posi Negative Positive The colours of a picture are reversed
18. unit to perform the following procedures FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start 2 ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE 3 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 END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments 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 e 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 U
19. 6 e If you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 22 e e e e e e e e s SP LP Recording Mode Button i Select Dial Power Switch Viewfinder Tape length indicator sp pe lengt Recording mode indicator Display gt NEXT Menu Screen M W B AUTO D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO
20. Battery Charger refer to the respective instruction booklet Sen GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTES See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CF pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries To avoid losing the battery and or battery holder place the camcorder with the grip side up as shown in the illustration when inserting removing the battery 4 Power lamp f v Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen DATE TIME Menu 24 hour indication TAPE LENGTH T45 RETURN e O ACCESS MENU SCREEN Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU The power lamp comes on SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE TIME then press it The DATE TIME Menu appears If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step
21. JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the 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 e During the demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Factory preset Select Dial Display AUTO RETURN EXPOSURE AUTO MANU To brighten the image Power Switch Menu Screen EXPOSURE Menu Manual Exposure Screen Exposure control level counter To darken the image N27 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to MAN
22. JVC MW COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR FX101 Compact VHS VHS H PAL jj INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED 6 13 Power AAR ia asl ale 6 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 8 Date Time Settings 9 Tape Length Setting 10 Loading Unloading A Cassette 11 Grip Adjustment 12 Viewfinder Adjustment 12 Shoulder Strap Attachment 13 Tripod Mounting 13 RECORDING 14 33 Basic Recording 14 Basic Features sseeese 16 Advanced Features 19 PLAYBACK 34 39 Basic Playback 34 Features annunin 35 Using The Cassette Adapter optional 37 Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT optional 40 47 Random Assemble Editing 42 Insert Editing sssss Audio Dubbing USER MAINTENANCE 48 TROUBLESHOOTING 49 50 INDEX 51 53 Indications cccccceesseceseeeeees 51 Controls Connectors And Indicators 52 TEMS rece nee re eret r cereos eoa 54 CAUTIONS 55 56 SPECIFICATIONS 57 LYT0631 001A Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and pre
23. NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code H Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom an
24. OFF DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH gt RETURN ee ee TAPE LENGTH ze Setting Menu gt NEXT M W B AUTO D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH T60 gt RETURN GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 1 SET RECORDING MODE First set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO Press SP LP for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while LP Long Play is more economical providing twice the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to PRO Press MENU 2 SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears 3 SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the correct setting T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes e If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTE T
25. SER MAINTENANCE After Use Set the Power Switch to 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 the Close button 4 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth Remove CLEAN LENS Close button EJECT Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely TROUBLESHOOTING n49 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interfer
26. U then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 6 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in bright ness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the s
27. Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated programme I pg 33 41 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest interrupted JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind pg 36 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed 5Oen TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER During recording the indications do Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the not appear indications appear F pg 15 The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low The Power Switch is set to AUTO Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use Some functions are not available Vertical white lines appear when This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the viewfinder Coloured bright spots appear all over the viewfinder The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake m
28. a case adjust focus manually t pg 29 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance during Manual White Balance operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Select Dial Recording Start Stop Button Display gt NEXT Menu Screen 1 MATA AUTO D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATE TI ME TAPE LENGTH T45 E LJ Menu Screen 2 DEMO MODE RETURN INT TIME REC TIME INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME indicator 591 is REC TIME indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen RECORDING Advanced Features cont Self Timer 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 whoever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the Power Switch is set to PRO and the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INT TIME MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and pre
29. activated by pressing 5SEC REC RECORDING Advanced Features Ex Fader Fade in a Fade out Display After 2 sec EIMOSAIC Ea z MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE 9 0 0 7 No indication 2s s Recording Start Stop Button S en 9 Fade Wipe 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 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ENGAGE FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 2 seconds Then the name disappears and only the indication remains START OR END RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears 3 4 OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER 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
30. al again to close the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF EN 3 3 Time Lapse 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 Before performing the following steps make sure that The Power Switch is set to PRO The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar o NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial o move the highlight bar to the desired time hen press it The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar o REC TIME then press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move he highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen START
31. arged Install or replace the old battery with a new one F pg 8 e Tape End Display TAPE END F pg 15 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear Head Clog Warning 8 Appears if dirty heads are detected during recording In such a case use the optional Cleaning Cassette If after using it the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators 02m ENOO Connectors Controls CD Dioptre Adjustment Control L3 pg Lens Cover Open Close Ring 3 5 Second Recording Button 5 SEGREG dou OR De OUR F pg Power Zoom Lever TW L3 pg Picture Stabilizer Button P STABILIZER S dieta E SAU F pg Programme AE Button P AE L3 pg CD Fade Wipe Button EFFECT CF pg e Rewind Button REW L3 pg e Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R L3 pg e Quick Review Button OR L3 pg 9 eFast Forward Button FF L3 pg e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F F pg Sto
32. ate Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Dial In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded TIME DATE amp TIME OFF 1 MAX TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN AUTO DATE i 25 12 99 DATE 22 50 00 TIME 25 12 99 22 50 00 DATE amp TIME OFF No indication EA Select Dial Display ICUS S MAX TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME ete CHRISTMAS 5 CONGRATULATIONS EXIT 1 MAX TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN CONGRATULATIONS Power Switch Menu Screen TITLE Menu EN 2 3 Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over a picture as shown in the illustration on left 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS TITLE MENU Move the highlight bar to TITLE by rotating the Select Dial Then press it to display the TITLE Menu SELECT THE DESIRED MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by rotating the Select Dial then press it The desired mode is activated A amp N e If you wish to make the title indication disappear select OFF CLOSE MENU SCREEN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Then press the Select Dial to close the Menu Scr
33. ayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe i is switched from one effect to another by pressing EFFECT then only the indicator remains at 8 Tape Length Indicator Zoom Indicator Bar ee 8 Zoom Level Indicator Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator ss Picture Stabilizer Indicator Interval Timer Recording Time Indicator reiner gt pg 32 41 5 Sec Rec Mode Indicator CF pg 18 Instant Title Display esss IF pg 23 Date Time Display enn L3 pg 22 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level quu Cau 73125 1 When the power is almost gone the indicator 3 blinks battery power warning then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicators itn CF pg 29 Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 27 White Balance Mode Indicator gt pg 30 3 eRecord Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 14 e Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER I gt pg 15 Clock Battery Warning 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 disch
34. cautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index I pgs 51 54 and familiar ize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 55 56 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO
35. cene 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 4 4 amp 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 C 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 C pg 25 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO WIDE OFF S LX TITLE DATE TIME DISP gt RETURN FOCUS Menu Manual Focus Screen e 29 MANUAL FOCUS NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments C5 pg 12 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen ACCESS FOCUS MENU Move the highlight bar to FOCUS by rotating the Select Dial then press it ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it ad and amp appear The fo
36. cessing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50 times digital magnification TELE MACRO Factory preset Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16x Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 6 EN SECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button cont DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 9 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 10 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 33 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer I pg 32 and Time M recording I pg 33 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp remains off at all times The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal
37. cus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject rotate the Select Dial upward 4 appears and blinks Go to step 6 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward gt appears and blinks Go to step 6 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen disppears and th amp reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 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 in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer M or amp will blink ZO ITE CONTROL UNIT optional cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate t
38. d VIDEO IN amp connectors T qp If your TV VCR has the To PAUSE IN RM V700U optional SCART connector use the i A B provided cable adapter CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TE CONTROL UNIT optional cont SELECT SCENES START SOURCE PLAYBACK Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY then press ON OFF on the remote control The R A Edit counter display appears 5 REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display 6 REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it Power Switch The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed REW ii at the bottom of the screen PLAY PAUSE IN OUT CANCEL REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES ON OFF Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene RM V700U as many as 8 optional a Say ae eae I De PE EE 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY Press CANCEL during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most recently registered point 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 th
39. d or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Power Adapter Charger are on its bottom 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 V11U V12U V20U 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 END Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC m Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be recycled or disposed of When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not
40. deo cassette recorder The C P7U optional 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 on left then reattach the cover Vi INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door 3 PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other 4 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 on left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e 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 38en instruction manuals Basic Connections Use the provided Audio Video cable To Video j To Audio Connector cover Connection For Tape Dubbing Use the provided Audio Video cable
41. dvanced Features cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced 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 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU The Menu Screen appears ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Move the highlight bar to M W B by rotating the Select Dial then press it The Menu Screen disap pears and the M W B Menu appears r v Select Dial Power Switch 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Move the highlight bar to the required white balance Display by rotating the Select Dial gt NEXT Menu Screen AUTO s l TE TUAM The white balance is adjusted automatically This is TELE MACRO OFF the factory preset position DATE TIME nen i TAPE LENGTH T45 FINE When shooting outdoors on a sunny day e CLOUD When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN M W B Menu When using a video light or other similar type of lighting MWB When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject To set MWB C pg 31 5 CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight ba
42. e Edit In point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Press STOP Power Switch Rewind lt lt Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause IH Button Stop W Button COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Remote sensor NOTES After step 5 Retake I pg 17 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing START STOP mode REW PLAY INSERT PAUSE STOP RM V700U optional SS h end Display Audio dubbing indicator a M 0 05 20 Remote sensor Microphone RM V700U optional Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape The existing original sound is erased and replaced by the sound from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure c pg 46 before continuing NOTE Use the RM V700U remote control
43. e next in point Blank portions of a 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 does not 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 e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered in and out points Original tape camcorder 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT v y y y Po o Sy M o ey 2 a eee Ke e T L See ieretarata T 113 Edited tape VCR STOP B Button REW lt lt Button Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch Remote Sensor RM V700U optional VCR REC STBY ON OFF EN 45 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE 1 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 11 BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press MENU 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 being copied is shown with a blinking highlight Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing 12 END AUTOMATIC
44. ecting the power source If you have not performed Date Time Setting I pg 9 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the lens cover INDEX Indications 30MIN CTH SP gt gt gt ESIFADER Q 2 8 Lepus 9 Q One 15S 5S B mr TAPE END DN ERRY diua eno 1 45 1171 HN T1 18 4 01 15 D 17 aS ma 18 D Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time ssss CF pg 15 When no cassette is inserted the cassette 09 warning blinks When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette E91 warning lights Otherwise the tape 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 Cf mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP LP Indicator C pg 10 O Programme AE Indicator CF pg 20 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when Programme AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the indicator remains at o 9 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator gt pg 19 Displ
45. een er 24 en Select Dial f e MENU Button Display ex Menu Screen available using the MENU Button gt NEXT Menu Screen 1 MAVAS AUTO D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH T45 n Menu Screen 2 E Setting Menu ex REC TIME AIA DEMO MODE gt RETURN C Normal Screen NOTE No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode RECORDING Advanced Features cont 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 SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MENU SCREEN Menu access depends on the function you select If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial described on pg 25 press the Select Dial The Menu Screen appears If you select the functions from the Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button described on pg 25 and 26 press MENU The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to NEXT and press it To go back to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2 rotate the Select Dial to BACK and press it If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the hi
46. emely 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 4 To protec 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 swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 56en 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 Special Note
47. ence 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Animation or Time Lapse is not available PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 6 The battery pack is not charged pg 6 The power supply has not been correctly connected pg 7 The 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 does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO F pg 14 Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly
48. es with EC 60 cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Weight Approx 830 g Dimensions 198 mm x 119 mm x 91 mm WxHxD with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT White balance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment Connectors JLIP 63 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Video 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analogue output via Video output connector Audio 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue output via Audio output connector EN 5 7 AC Power Adapter Charger AA V16EK Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 VZz2 1 3A VTR DC 6 3 Vz 1 8A Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 125 mm x 42 mm x 68 mm WxHxD Weight Approx 330g Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V856U Car Battery Charger BH V3E e Compact VHS VASIH Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Remote Control Unit RM V700U Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Cassette Adapter C P7U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availabilit
49. ess INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 33 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 25 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 33 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 33 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 33 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE Also refer to pgs 32 and 33 AQ VCR Recording deck RM V700U optional VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS M VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME NS NAME A B AKAI PHILIPS e e o 9000 00 00 000 00 99 000 09 BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO REX SHARP JVC A B C MITSUBISHI SONY NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN
50. ghlight bar on RETURN then go to step 6 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE TITLE DATE TIME DISP or DATE TIME See respective pages FOCUS CF pg 28 29 EXPOSURE CF pg 27 TITLE CF pg 23 DATE TIME DISP CF pg 22 DATE TIME CF pg 9 If you select WIDE D ZOOM TELE MACRO or DEMO MODE the selected function s parameter starts blinking Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears Go to step 5 If you select JLIP ID NO press the Select Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting If you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the Select Dial The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The normal screen reappears SSS htetF E20 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial Adjusts focus automatically FOCUS AUTO MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually pg 28 29 Adjusts exposure automatically Allows you to adjust
51. harging is complete When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet Vi ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started 3 DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow 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 Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 35 C 20 to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient tempera ture and the status of the ba
52. he Edit Out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M appears 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 Edit In point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Press STOP Power Switch Rewind lt lt Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause IH Button Stop W Button COUNTER R M Button Display Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Remote sensor NOTES After step 5 Retake I pg 17 can be performed The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing START STOP mode REW PLAY INSERT PAUSE STOP RM V700U optional RECORDING A
53. he tape remaining time C pg 15 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected SS h e 1 1 Cassette holder Loading Unloading A Cassette Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force D Close Button EJECT Switch Turn to take up slack to open 2 INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press the Close button and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode Power Zoom Lever Set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO 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 that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment
54. ings Ez pgz9 Self Timier o eR Demonstration Mode C7 pg 26 Sepia Digital ZOOM ertt ies pg 25 X Shoulder Strap Attachment C pg 13 Discharge The Battery Pack zy pgso cShuttleSearchz eee Dioptre Adjustment 7 pg 12 Specifications Du bbing oec tt metere IE pg 39 StllPl yback thee E T Electronic Fog Filter Mode Ez pes QU Clallyzeteernittesertr aree gt pg 26 Erase Protection Tape COUNTER anann isase CF pg 34 Exposure Control Tape Length Setting aoso isisisi C pg 10 F Tele MAC Oiane teeto t C pg 25 Time Lapse Shooting F pg 33 41 Fade In Out sse tz pg 19 Trackinigusussee eerte C pg 35 Fast Forward Tape seseeeeeee C3 pg 34 Tripod Mounting eee C pg 13 Twilight eire mtt gt pg 21 25 U 127 Unload A Tape s ette G pg 11 V 21 Viewfinder Indications c pg 51 l W Insert Editingscsdteteeme reet C3 pg 46 White Balance I pg 30 31 Instant Titles eene reper C pg 23 Wide Mode Wipeilii Out tries iore rente CF pg 19 L p PB Load A Tape etos C pg 11 Z M LOOMING cid cd te ee CF pg 16 Manual Focus CF pg 29 Menu Screen ssrin nities CF pg 25 26 ENDO Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to
55. ith the cover closed To turn the tally lamp off during recording refer to pgs 24 and 26 Viewfinder Indications Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear disappear from the camcorder s display cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator F pg 51 1 PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON To turn off the indications press DISPLAY for more than 1 second Press again for more than 1 second to make the indications reappear NOTE Even if the indications are off the tape remaining time appears blinking when the tape is near its end and the battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking when the power is almost gone lO Zoom in d Display Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom OPERATION Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The harder you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby
56. lock the focus by using the manual focus I pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator W moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 25 SSS tSF en 7 FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Press lt lt and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot NOTE Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal RETAKE 4 R FEATURE Retake utton PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt forwards the tape and pressing lt lt reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal 18en 5 SEC REC Button P STABILIZER Button e e e e Display h Q PAUSE LS 5 Sec Rec mode indicator Picture stabilizer i
57. matically 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 After inserting the cleaning cassette activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds normally 5 seconds is sufficient Remove the cleaning cassette and check the playback picture with a previously good recorded tape If the picture is clear then recording on a new tape can begin when desired If the picture is not clear repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times 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 SPECIFICATIONS General Format VHS PAL standard Power source DC 6 0 V Power consumption 5 2 W Signal system PAL type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Colour Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette MIS 8 cassette Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 70 mm sec Recording time max SP 60 minutes LP 120 minut
58. ndicator Power Switch RECORDING Basic Features cont FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following condi tions 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 back grounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The Q indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used FEATURE 5Sec Rec 5 sec Recording PURPOSE To record a scene for 5 seconds providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes OPERATION 1 During Record Standby press 5SEC REC em 55 appears and 5Sec Rec is reserved 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts and after 5 second recording is finished the camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode automatically m To cancel the 5Sec Rec function press 5SEC REC again so that im 5S disappears NOTE Fade Wipe F pg 19 cannot be
59. normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe
60. ode An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus The date and time displays disappear The wrong date and time are displayed recorded Even though the lens cover is open the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder The viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly in the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Wipe them gently with a soft cloth Gently wipe in a semicircular motion as wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 10 Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the viewfinder consult your nearest JVC dealer The dioptre needs to be adjusted F pg 13 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus gt pg 28 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 disconn
61. ode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e If a blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction Power Switch Battery pack remaining power indicator Tape counter Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 4 Rewind Reverse Search HM Still Playback Viewfinder indications PLAYBACK Features EN 3 5 4 BRIGHT Dial P AE Button EFFECT Button Tracking 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 P AE and EFFECT simultaneously Then press P AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press P AE and EFFECT simultaneously 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 90m Power Switch Fast Forward gt gt Button Play Pause H Button Stop I Button COUNTER R M Button j PLAYBACK Features cont FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press MIl during playback 2 To resume n
62. of your VCR The RM V700U remote control unit optional makes additional recording functions possible RM V700U optional Buttons CR2025 Pull of re a Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER out the battery holder according to the type mote control unit you have Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click mark visible Read the caution concerning lithium batteries gt pg 2 Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY PAUSE IN Connector I pg 43 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal OQ MBR SET Button CF pg 42 QO INT TIME Button SELF TIMER Button Self Timer Time Lapse pg 41 O REC TIME Button ANIM Button Animation Time Lapse I pg 41 OFF Button Retake forward pg 17 Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search F pg 34 36 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review 7 pg 17 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search F pg 34 36 Q PAUSE Button Pause I pg 36 OQ PLAY Button Playback start I pg 34 D
63. ormal playback press amp MH again NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION 1 Press BP to search forward or press 44 to reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press M NOTES During playback press and hold or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE 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 W then The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press amp M to start playback NOTES The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes To disable the Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter ES 7 Compartment door Cassette Adapter optional Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any VHS vi
64. ound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on 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 NOQ CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration on pg 38 connect the camcorder and the VCR PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press I on the camcorder START EDITING Press II on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press Il on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished 40 EN OTE CONTROL UNIT optional The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind
65. p Button STOP sssss L3 pg Kp Play Pause Button PLAY PAUSE 1 5 rrt L3 pg Select Dial PUSH eee c pg 9 f MENU DISPLAY Button pg 15 e Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M eene C pg e Recording Mode Button SP LP gt pg 8 EJECT Switch Recording Start Stop Button 8 Power Switch seen Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Q Close Button eee 12 14 18 16 18 20 19 34 17 17 34 17 34 D DOIN Jacki iet tts c pg 7 The connectors to B are located beneath the cover Video Output Connector CF pg 38 Audio Output Connector CF pg 38 J Terminal ULIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing I pg 42 45 t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details 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 Indicators 2a Tally E mp i ee C3 pg 14 25 Power Lamp eessen C pg 14 Other Parts E Battery Pack Mount sss C pg 6 Viewfinder a cese tetto C3 pg 12 28 Grip Strap CF pg 12 EJ Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area
66. r on RETURN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia I pg 21 is activated SS h eno White paper Select Dial Power Switch Display Menu Screen TE TIME TAPE LENGTH T45 M W B Menu Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO mode perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment I pg 30 and select MWB SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen ENTER SETTING Press the Select Dial until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such
67. reviously 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 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases 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 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 extr
68. s On Video Heads Dust and dirt on video heads 1 Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it 2 Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity Typical areas of high humidity are given below From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation From being used or stored in a cool air conditioned situation then being used in a high humidity outdoor situation Other areas where rapid large temperature changes can occur 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 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 CAUTIONS cont 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 auto
69. ss it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to INT TIME and press it SET INTERVAL TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins auto matically To Cancel Self Timer Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF Animation You can 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 NOTE Before performing the following steps make sure that The Power Switch is set to PRO The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode The recording mode is set to SP ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to NEXT in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display Menu Screen 2 Then move the highlight bar to REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the Select Di
70. than sorry MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER PROVIDED ACCESSORIES The Logical Choice S OT Compact VHS PF Ag S ELM AC Power Battery Pack mE Adapter Charger BN V11U The only compact video A Pep Mir i cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR lt P Programme AE with Special with Cassette Adapter Cable Adapter Effects F pg 20 21 m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight E Sports m Nega Posi Audio Video DC Cord m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter A V cable Menu Adjustment Lithium Battery CR2025 Pg 24 25 26 x1 for clock operation Picture Stabilizer lt gt pg 18 Digital Hyper Zoom lt gt pg 16 Zoom in ae Zoom out QUICK OPERATION GUIDE END SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place Charging procedure CF pg 6 To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK Close Button EJECT Switch El Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder H Insert a video cassette E Press the Close button to close the cassette holder For more details t pg 11 SHOOTING deren es Stop Play Pause BM Button II Button Set to PLAY El Set the Power Switch to PLAY H Press lt lt
71. ttery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again e If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder BATTERY RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals before using It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V8OEK AC Power Adapter Charger To DC IN To AC outlet connector
72. urs or may offer limited functions NOTES e If the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 If the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s battery runs out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one and reset the VCR brand SSS htF w43 Open the cover MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal p JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE the cover PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector To J terminal To Audio m To Video JLIP Output Output C VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR B Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s PAUSE IN connector PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the Audio System Select Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Video cable Switch to PLAY provided Editing cable PREPARE VCR optional 93 5 mini plug cable Timm Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions To AUDIO an
73. y Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice MEMO 1 MEMO VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD E A e Printed in Japan O500MKV kK UN VP LOLX4d H5

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