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JVC YU30052-572 Camcorder User Manual

1. 0 C to 40 C Kee 10 C to 30 C NOTES 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 previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 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 46 i 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
2. 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 extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight ina closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet z 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 swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP CAUTIONS cont
3. FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to the row of squares at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Press when you re done and the blinking cursor returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to move the cursor to End then press MENU The Character Set menu Merry Christmas disappears and the Preset Title menu reappears Wedding Day Press MENU to return to the normal screen Congratulations Set Character NOTE To erase a character you entered mistakenly place the cursor by Clear by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only place the blinking cursor at the character at the bottom you want to replace then press UI in the top left corner is highlighted 0 d Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Our Family Movie Star Party Time 3 R AX SIDD Clear m m 2 C m lt Go OSC E gt Ke a 2 lt Om 7AN U TES NVQ LOO oe gt On E OSPR CH GR AX8 End Clear 0e000000000 ZZ Ts 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Interval Timer Indicator 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 whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before r
4. Time 24 hour indication e RR Tl a en Date Time Setting SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to CAMERA and the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to Date Time then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct setting appears e If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to Cancel then press MENU e If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION Once you ve set the day month year and time press FAR or NEAR until Set begins to blink then press MENU The Main Menu screen reappears CLOSE MAIN MENU 6 Press MENU NOTES e To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert CS pg 16 e If in step 4 you input an invalid date 30 2 31 6 etc and perform step 5 Input Error appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number SITTI e RR LIP Sen GETTING STARTED cont Shooting mode selector Main Menu EIIE Screen Tele Macro Gain Up Color Filter Tape Length T45 itle Date Time Sub Menu T45 lt
5. VISS Button Index Code marking F pg 14 ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in and out F pg 13 VCR CTL Button pg 37 A DUB Button Audio dubbing F pg D STOP Button Stop F pg 34 INSERT Button Insert Editing gt pg 40 R A EDIT Buttons pg 38 mi O RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power gt pg 4 e Tape Length t pg 8 e Grip Adjustment F pg 10 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA LENS COVER Switch e The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby Mode e The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop button Tally lamp e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress e and ZE appears in the viewfinder e If you want to turn the tally lamp off see page 27 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button again to stop recording Tape remaining time indicator 60min gt 59min gt 3min e The camcorder re enters the
6. INDEX blinks in the viewfinder during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where the Recording Start Stop button is pressed Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal Auto Pause System To automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed down preventing accidental recordings of the ground your feet etc 1 Set AUTO PAUSE to ON When the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording the Record Standby mode is automatically engaged AUTO PAUSE appears in the viewfinder e The Auto Pause System is also effective when the camcorder is pointed up or is positioned upside down e Auto Pause also works when the camcorder is twisted by a large degree to the left or right e When you want to shoot in any of the aforementioned positions make sure you set AUTO PAUSE to OFF WETTER CIR MM cn JD Video Light When natural lighting is too dim you can brighten the scene by using the built in video light SET VIDEO LIGHT Set the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the
7. PLAY PAUSE Ty i PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections CS pg 33 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Load as you did in the recording procedure SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in STOP mode To turn on again set the Power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY WETTER CIR PLAYBACK Features NOD TRACKING PLAY PAUSE FEATURE Manual Tracking COUNTER R M PURPOSE To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen OPERATION 1 Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for best picture NOTES e To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both TRACKING buttons simultaneously Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow
8. To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors A has the SCART Al connectors Vf connector use ES LC SELECT MODE the provided Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV cable adapter 4 to its VIDEO mode VCR Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY Aerial NOTE Use the provided A V cable CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration at left connect the provided A V cable between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV To AUDIO VIDEO and SELECT MODE DC OUT connectors e EE RF unit RF V5E Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in optional its instructions NOTES Connection To A TV With NO A V Input e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead Connectors Playback ONLY of the battery pack e To monitor the picture and sound from the NOTE camcorder without inserting a tape set the Use the optional RF V5E RF unit camcorder s power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection e If you have a TV or speakers that are not procedure specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture
9. amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice P D y D VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 098XV YD O E Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0396TOV UN SN yy
10. gt T30 CC T60 Tape Length Setting SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to CAMERA and the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to move the highlight bar to Tape Length SET TAPE LENGTH Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct setting appears depending on the tape used T30 30 minutes of recording time T45 45 min and T60 60 min CLOSE MAIN MENU 5 Press MENU NOTES e The tape remaining time CS pg 12 displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected e When using a 60 minute tape the tape remaining time displayd will not be accurate WETTER CIR MM le Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present If not cover the hole with adhesive tape Some cassettes have sliding tabs in this case check the tab s position Turn to t
11. or PRESET If you set to FULL AUTO only the Black Fader mode is available If you set to PRESET you can choose any one of the effects available RESERVE EFFECT If you set to FULL AUTO pressing FADE WIPE turns the Black Fader mode on and off If Go set to PRESET pressing FADE WIPE brings up the Fade Wipe menu Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect Once you decide on an effect it is selected and reserved and its indicator appears within 2 seconds START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording and activate a fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button to stop recording and engage a fade or wipe out DEACTIVATE EFFECT When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to FULL AUTO press FADE WIPE When set to PRESET press FADE WIPE to bring up the Fade Wipe menu then press again to move the highlight bar to OFF NOTES If Shift Zoom F pg 13 is set to 50x or 140x fades and wipes cannot be used Fade Wipe indication When the Shooting Mode selector is set to FULL AUTO after a fade in Black Fader is no longer reserved To reserve it for a fade out press FADE WIPE Bi appears in the viewfinder Black Fader Blue Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe Corner Wipe Dissolve Auto Select 1 Bd
12. while NAME A B NAME A holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one PHILIPS BLAUPUNKT You re 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 yours or may offer limited functions NOTES f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the chart e Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 If the RM V706U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR FERGUSON SELECO REX SHARP SONY MITSUBISHI NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal PANASONIC 9 9000 0000 99 00 00 98000008 09000 0000 9080 96 66 908 9 Ee 00 9008 0000 00 00 009 O9O00000 5 00000 0900 EEMGEIEUW EENEG Pe ee Ss gt B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector EI NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V706U s Pause In jack All other connections are as shown in the illustration
13. CS pg 33 When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively e RR LIP 20 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone 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 e When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in FAR brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour NEAR wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background Shooting mode selector The low contrast warning sh amp appears in the viewfinder Focus Lock This feature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations e
14. When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording e When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First centre on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication WA appears in the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock indication disappears NOTES e f 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 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CG pg 13 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically WETTER CIR 8 a2 Shooting mode selector FAR NEAR Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments t pg 6 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESE
15. appears it is selected and activated and its indicator appears within 2 seconds PERFORM SNAPSHOT RECORDING Press SNAP SHOT If you press during recording a still image is displayed and recorded in the selected mode then the camcorder resumes normal recording In the Full and Frame modes the new image comes in gradually overall In the Pin Up and Multi Analyzer modes the new image comes in gradually from the center SNAP SHOT MODE Frame Pin up Full Multi 4 Multi 9 Pin Up A still image on a blue background The image is bordered in white and a shadow effect is added to selected mode then the camcorder re enters the E it a more dimensional Record Standby mode eel If you press during Record Standby a still image is displayed and recorded in the Frame Motor Drive Function A still image with a white border is recorded SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE 1 Select as in step 1 above ACTIVATE MOTOR DRIVE Full During Snapshot recording press and hold down Sc image E SNAP SHOT You can take rapid snapshots with an ME EMITE MARETIE iS interval of approximately 0 7 seconds between stills recorded NOTES e The Date Time display will disappear during Snapshot recording Multi Analyzer 4 Multi Analyzer 9 e The Motor Drive function cannot be activated using the SNAP SHOT button on the RM V706U remote control EE unit provided 1 HR A
16. light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on LIGHT ON AUTO OFF the subject OFF Turns off the light e The video light can be used with the camcorder s power on e It is recommended to set the white balance C pg 19 to indoor mode amp when you use the video light e When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator does not blink in the viewfinder if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch is set to AUTO es Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode C pg 23 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode t pg 23 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER e The video light become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result es Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects e Do not use near flammable or e
17. of focus A character generator title and the e If you remove the power source from the camcorder while date and time displays disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased from the viewfinder Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source Even though the Lens Cover is open The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning WETTER CIR SPECIFICATIONS eu AO AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption light on light off Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed Recording time Max Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature VHS PAL standard DC6V 8 7 W 5 7 W PAL type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 23 39 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50
18. only A new image scrolls up onto the screen WINDOW WIPE AUTO SELECT only A new image enters from the centre and moves towards the corners of the screen DOOR WIPE AUTO SELECT only A new image opens like a door onto the screen AUTO SELECT Press the Recording Start Stop button to begin or end recording and 6 wipe ins are automatically generated in the order shown below SLIDE WIPE SCROLL WIPE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE DOOR WIPE SHUTTER WIPE El Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts H Press the Recording Start Stop button again Recording stops and the Record Standby mode is engaged Now the last scene is stored in memory 5 Before the power turns off E Press the Recording Start Stop button to resume recording The new scene gradually wipes in over the stored scene Repeat steps 2 and 3 as you like NOTES for Dissolve and Auto Select e Turning off the camcorder will erase the scene stored in memory When a scene is erased from memory the symbol indication blinks e The sound for the last recording s scene is not stored in memory e This mode indicator blinks unless an image is stored in memory In this case shoot a scene first e RR LIP 26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Shooting mode selector FAR MENU Shift Zoom Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Title Date Time Main Menu sc
19. until the required indication appears in the viewfinder MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below E Outdoors on sunny da Shooting Mode Selector eel an Outdoors on cloudy a Wee E Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp No indication Auto MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are MAS unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET Ka Sg w o White balance mode indicator ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually F pg 21 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press MWB until MWB appears then press and hold MWB for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete NOTES e To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press MWB until the indication disappears or turn the Shooting Mode selector to FULL AUTO e Re adjust the White Balance mode when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the Shooting Mode selector s position has been changed e It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance Basic Connections
20. way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply e Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CHG charge indicator SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall POWER To AC outlet outlet The power indicator lights gege Pd ATTACH BATTERY PACK END 5 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the indicator direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT PACK RECORDING TIME BATT RELEASE ENVU approx 1 hr 5 min 40 min BN V22U approx 2 hrs 15 min 1 hr 25 min BN V25U approx 3 hrs 1 hr 50 min L When the Video Light is on ATTENTION ce G The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows Before detaching the power source you to fully discharge
21. when the cover is closed WETTER CIR RECORDING Basic Features EN 1 B Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Zoom level indicator Shooting mode selector Main Menu screen 0 al fgom By C R Gain Up AG Color Filter NO Tape Length T45 Title Date Time Sub Menu FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification 28X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 14x magnification offered by optical zoom DT zoom in slide the Zoom Lever toward T 2 To zoom out slide toward W Shift Zoom By digitally processing and magnify ing images zooming is possible from 5 14 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 140x magnifica tion 1 Set the Shooting Mode Selector to PRESET and press MENU to access the Main Menu screen 2 Press or to move the highlight bar to Shift Zoom 3 Press FAR or NEAR to set the magnification 50x magnifies wide angle images to approxi mately 3 6 times the original size and enables zooming in the 18x 50x range 140x magnifies wide angle images to approximately 10 times the original size and allows zooming from 50x to 140x To disable Shift Zoom set it to OFF 4 Press MENU to close the Main Menu screen e During Hyper Zoom the speed increases the further you slid
22. while DIS is engaged QQ blinks telling you that DIS has been deactivated e Switch off D I STABILIZER when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears WETTER CIR MM 8 ald MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise o colour adjustment is not possible under the following SE conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET SELECT FUNCTION Press MWB Manual White Balance
23. 0cccceeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Digital Image Stabilizer Snapchat 17 F pg 18 Digital Image Stabilizer D 1 S 18 or Exposure Control 18 m Random Assemble Editing White Balance Adjustment 19 c pg 36 39 FOCUSING s35cccesaccsssdvsssteanassassavatsosasroasessn 20 Program AE With Special Effects 22 Fade Wipe iscissccccesenesosesateroseeseneseresevexerss 24 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment 26 Instant Titles 0 00 0 eee teeeeeeeeeetereeeeeeeee 28 Self TiM eee 30 Q Animation 0 eeeeceeeeeeceseeeeeeeeneeeees 31 Time Lapse ccecccceseseseseeserensereneeees 31 gt PLAYBACK 32 e AC Power Adapter e Battery Pack Using The Cassette Adapter 32 Charger AA V11EG BN V12U Basic Connections sseeeeeeeeeeee 33 Basic Playback AAA 34 FOQtUreS NEE ERK AER EkTere 35 EDITING 36 j Tape Dubbing A 36 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 36 E Insert Editing 0 0 0 0 cece eee eeeeeeeeee 40 e Lithium Battery Audio Dubbing An 41 CR2025 x2 INDEX 42 Controls c csccscecescasccssecasinecassectiasczeavecase 42 Connectors TE 43 IC 43 Deng Other Perte eeeEKREEEEEKEE ENEEERE Ed 43 Well Viewfinder c ccccsscccssecesseesseeeeees 44 Unit RM V706U CAUTIONS 45 AUDIO VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING 47 Ge Geng SPECIFICATIONS 49 ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP 4 en GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3
24. 2 c KAEH 4 SEI BEI 7 P 8 Fade Wipe menu y WETTER CIR MM 8 amp 8 w2o BLACK FADER Fades in out to a black screen BLUE FADER Fades in out to a blue screen MOSAIC FADER Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern ES 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 During Auto Select mode the new image wipes in over the old image not a black screen I lt SLIDE WIPE A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left During Auto Select mode the new image wipes in over the old image not a black screen EJ CORNER WIPE A black screen starts in the lower left corner and gradually fills the screen or a new image starts in the upper right corner and fills the black screen During Auto Select mode the new image wipes in over the old image not a black screen DISSOLVE El Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts H Press the Recording Start Stop button again Recording stops and the Record Standby mode is engaged Now the last scene is stored in memory y Before the power turns off E Press the Recording Start Stop button to resume recording The stored scene is gradually replaced by the new scene being shot SCROLL WIPE AUTO SELECT
25. 5 6 may not match the appearance of the images EN 2 When Multi Analyzer is activated the shutter sound ial vi Record multiple images in one scene 4 or 9 at a time The images appear and are stored in this order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 for Multi Analyzer 9 In the Motor Drive mode after 9 the next image recorded is 1 and the cycle is repeated Shooting Mode Selector Viewfinder DIS Indicator Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image D I STABILIZER To darken the image Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly noticeable at high magnifica tion ACTIVATE D STABILIZER 1 Press D I STABILIZER CQ appears in the viewfinder e To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer press D I STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds When the Slow Shutter function is activated CS pg 23 the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS cannot be used If you try to activate this function
26. 706U STOP PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not provided possible with some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP 40 EN EDITING cont COUNTER R M Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V706U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the viewfinder FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press the Recording Start Stop button When the counter
27. About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e 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 For Your Maintenance 1 After Use Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery ack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine
28. C Weight Approx 830 g Dimensions 109 W x 113 H x 226 D mm CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 2 f 4 1 to 57 4 mm 14 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 5 black white CRT adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm External microphone jack via AUDIO out connector 68 ABs high impedance unbalanced with 3 5 MONO AA V11EG Power requirement Power consumption Output Charging system Dimensions Weight AC 110 to 240 Vu 50 60 Hz 23 W DC 8 5 V 73 1 3 A CHARGE DC 6 3 V z 1 8 A VTR Constant current peak detection timer controlled 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Approx 350 g CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions Weight Accessory Provided Accessories 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Approx 240 g R6 AA size battery x 1 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e Battery Charger BH VC10EG e Car Battery Cord AP V7E e RF Unit RF V5E e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability E
29. INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette 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 e To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape e RR Tl a PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN 33 There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the provided A V cable CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 7 As shown in the illustration at left connect the provided A V cable between the AUDIO and A V cable provided VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on ore ania eee eS 1B the VCR 1 ray 3 SUPPLY POWER 8 8 To AUDIO and 8 amp 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV
30. INT TIME is pressed OFF 15S 30S 1 min and 5 min Press again to reset e You can also set the interval time in the Sub Menu screen Press to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer press NEAR and press or to cycle through the choices e Exposure control I pg 18 manual focusing I pg 21 and D LS settings C pg 18 should be performed at this point Once you perform step 5 these settings cannot be changed START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Record ing and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking press INT TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until f and disappear To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then press INT TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until 997 and disappear or set Interval Timer and Rec Time in the Sub Menu screen to OFF 3 20 PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one R6 AA size battery as shown in the illustration at left Then reattach the cover
31. JVC IW COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR A X860 l E The Logical Choice Ze Compa e ei Serres a The on only compact video used with yo yar r VAS ell Compact VHS VHS PAL YU30052 572 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F pg 3 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index F pgs 42 44 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions pgs 45 46 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a ri
32. LL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 1 Pull out while sliding the lock hole Infrared beam effective area Remote sensor INSERT BATTERY 2 Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium battery The transmitted beam may not be effective or may CR2025 into the battery holder cause misoperations when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting REPLACE BATTE RY HOLDER 3 Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries F pg 2 Lock hole FUNCTIONS ith the camcorder s power switch With the camcorder s power switch set set to CAMERA to PLAY PAUSE IN Connector pg 38 Infrared beam transmitting window MBR SET Button pg 37 Q INT TIME Button Self Timer Time Lapse I pg 30 31 REC TIME Button Animation Time Lapse CS pg 31 OFF Button Retake forward I pg 14 FF FF Shuttle Search F pg 34 REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review F pg 13 14 Rew Rew Shuttle Search F pg 34 PAUSE Button Pause Play F pg 34 PLAY Button Playback start F pg 34 Functions same as the SNAPSHOT Button on the camcorder F pg 17 BUTTONS Transmits the beam signal SNAPSHOT Button Functions same as the Recording Start Stop START STOP Button Button on the camcorder
33. Record Standby 1min Blinking 2min Blinking mode Omin Blinking min Now calculating NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The indicated remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e e tape onaning time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected F pg 8 Wher using a 60 minute tape the tape remaining time displayd will not be accurate 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 POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If you re recording on a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function CS pg 14 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on
34. Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING 4 Press STOP External Mike NOTES e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate f the mike is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume RM V706U provided is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e To edit dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e 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 Controls e RR LIP INDEX Controls Multi Function Control FAR NEAR Buttons ccceeeeeeeeeee EFFECT PROG AE Button PUSH Button cccscessseseseseseseetetesesesees Shooting Mode Selector DISPLAY Button cecccsceseseseeseeeeeeeeees SNAP SHOT MODE Button CF pg 17 FADE WIPE Button a MENU Button o e eecececesesesseseeeeeseseseseneees D LS Digital Image Stabilizer Button ccsescescsveescasapsaresiessnemeesiareaeessass CF pg 18 EJECT Switch ssississiveivesiveeiiisrsricsises
35. T you can choose any one of the 8 effects available SELECT EFFECT If you set to FULL AUTO pressing EFFECT PROG AE turns the Cinema mode on and off If One set to PRESET pressing EFFECT PROG AE brings up the Effect menu Press again to move the highlight bar to the desired effect Once you decide on an effect it is selected and activated and its indicator appears within 2 seconds e If you started this procedure in the Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop button to begin recording at this point DEACTIVATE EFFECT When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to FULL AUTO press EFFECT PROG AE When set to PRESET press EFFECT PROG AE to bring up the Effect Menu and press again to move the highlight bar to OFF NOTE If Shift Zoom t pg 13 is set to 50x or 140x Program AE effects cannot be used Classic Film Strobe Slow Shutter Effect menu A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EFFECT PROG AE indicator EFFECT Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a CINEMA cinema like 16 9 wide screen effect The picture becomes sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome SEPIA creating the look of an old photograph Makes dusk and twilight scenes etc look more natural and dramatic White balance is set to Press MWB if you want to change the setting TWILIGHT Automatically ad
36. T ADJUST FOCUS A TO FARTHER SUBJECT Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications Wa amp appear and a blinks Go to step 3 B TO NEARER SUBJECT Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications KA appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication ST and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer i or amp will blink ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP 2 2 EN l RECORDING Advanced Features cont Shooting Mode Selector Program AE With Special Effects FAR Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive Effects can be selected during recording as well as in EFFECT PROG AE Record Standby SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to either FULL AUTO or PRESET If you set to FULL AUTO only the Cinema mode can be activated If you set to PRESE
37. ake up slack Erase Protection Gear 10n GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment N EXPAND LOOP SN 1 Separate the Velcro strip TS INSERT HAND K IS Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ty ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Zoom Recording Start Stop button lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 7 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the keeper and then through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left CO then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw WETTER CIR MM cu II The RM V706U Remote Control Unit The RM V706U full function MBR Multi Brand Remote can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit is useful when dubbing from the camcorder to your VCR and it makes additional recording functions possible Installing The Battery PU
38. amcorder A V cable provided START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s To AUDIO IN Record mode EECH STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished If your TV VCR has the LI SCART connector use the a provided cable adapter VCR Recording deck 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 V706U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see chart on the next page but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE WETTER CIR Ee E SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote MBR SET toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to VCR CTL the chart at left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B 0000 e The code is automatically set once you release the Eee RM V706U provided MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on VCR CODE LIST OPERATE THE VCR VCR BRAND BUTTONS ff VCRBRAND BUTTONS 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then
39. as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES The RM V706U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well Point the RM V706U at the camcorder s remote sensor and press any of the following buttons function appears in parentheses ON OFF camcorder R A EDIT IN OUT camcorder IN OUT CANCEL camcorder CANCEL e There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point e To ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes e Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place e Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety WETTER CIR MM S ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 3 2 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all
40. d nearest 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 e The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind C pg 35 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed ITT TTT e M LIP A o TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available e The Shooting Mode selector is set to FULL AUTO Vertical white lines appear when e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens in the viewfinder An error number E03 appears in e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the the viewfinder power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus e The diopter needs to be adjusted pg 6 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 20 e Shift Zoom F pg 13 is in use Beyond the optical zoom limit magnification is achieved through digital process ing This will cause the image to look as though it s out
41. e the Zoom Lever e Focusing may be come unstable during Hyper Zoom In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock t pgs 20 21 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The Zoom Level Indicator only moves during optical zoom Once the indicator reaches T all magnification from that point is through digital processing e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Quick Review To check the end of the last recording 1 Press ET and release quickly during the Record Standby mode e Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automati cally then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal START STOP Record Standby Up Normal a Upside down Record S Record Standby Record Standby Down FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE Index Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording Auto Marking and Manual Marking are available Auto Marking An index code is marked to start the first recording after a cassette is inserted as long as the Power switch is set to CAMERA Manual Marking 1 Press VISS once to place the index code
42. ecording starts ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the Power switch to CAMERA SELECT MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET Recording Time Indicator ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS SUB MENU SCREEN Press to move the highlight bar down to Sub Menu then press NEAR The Sub Menu screen appears SET INTERVAL TIME Tally lamp Deeg Press to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer press NEAR then press or to cycle START STOP through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1min 5min or select to turn the function OFF Then INT TIME press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen REC TIME CLOSE MAIN MENU RM V706U provided Press MENU Shift Zoom Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Title Date Time START DELAYED RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button If you set the tally lamp to ON C pg 27 it begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer while the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Main Men Sereen v Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set Tally EL ON Interval Timer to OFF or press INT TIME on the remote control until di
43. eeeeeee gt pg 25 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer te Tel I gt pg 18 EFFECT PROG AE indicator s sss I gt pg 23 Recording Indicator seseeesseereees gt pg 12 Zoom Indicator Bar ccceccceeeeeeeees pg 13 WETTER CIR Se DANGER e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light unit General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones e Use only the following batteries C P6U or C P7U oo eeeeeeeeeeeees R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the instructions when replacing batteries 2 Do not use old and new batteries together 3 Do not use two different kinds of batteries Although sizes may be the same voltages may differ 4 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 5 Do not dispose of batt
44. er Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V BH V3E optional ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP ON GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert the CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t gt pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA Shooting mode selector Main Menu Shift Zoom Screen Tele Macro Gain U Color Filter Tape Length Title Date Time Sub Menu Set Time and Date Screen 1 1 00 Set 10 45 Cancel Date Day Month Year
45. eries in a fire 6 Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging Terminals 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 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Ranges Charing gesde ai 10 C to 35 C Operation
46. erimpose one of 8 preset titles or a title you made yourself onto a scene SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU SCREEN Press or to move the highlight bar to Title then press NEAR The Title menu appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Press or to move the highlight bar to the desired title To create an original title refer to page 29 DISPLAY PRESET TITLE Press MENU The Title menu disappears and the selected title is displayed on the screen Shift Zoom OFF Tele Macro OFF Gain U AGC Color Filter NOR Tape Length 145 Date Time Sub Menu elag Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Our Family Movie Star Party Time Merry Christmas Wedding Da et aracter Congratulations WETTER CIR EE Character Generator FAR NEAR You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Instant Title procedure C pg 28 before continuing ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to Set Character then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS 2 Press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to the desired character then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 e To select the location of the next character press
47. g part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer USING A CAR BATTERY T DC OUT To AC outlet Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery A Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine terminal idling Adapter Charger e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can DC cord AA V1 1EG also be used to charge the battery pack provided e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or av Car Battery Cord AP V7E refer to the respective Q To car s instruction booklet cigarette GE lighter USING AC POWER APNA ae on 1 OESE Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in ptiona g A the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapt
48. high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search e 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback NOTE Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE 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 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 REW 2 Press COUNTER R M M appears FF 3 After recording or playback press PAUSE STOP then REW The tape S E TOP automatically stops at or close to Pooo SC 0 00 00 d j 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start RM V706U provided playback NOTES e The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M so the M disappears ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP 36a Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left 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 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT To AUDIO out Power switch i To VIDEO out Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the c
49. justs to high shutter speed 1 250 to 1 500 to clearly capture fast moving action with less blur Clarity is especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a VCR Great for sports races etc SPORTS HI SPEED Captures even faster action than Sports effect SHUTTER 1 2000 CLASSIC A strobe effect that gives the black and white picture a flickery s FILM effect like an old movie and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for a wide screen look Freezes images in rapid succession i STROBE KI SLOW Sets the shutter speed to 1 12 5 sec and boosts the sensitivity so de SHUTTER that the camcorder can record subjects even in virtual darkness e Use it only in dark locations e The picture flickers like a quick strobe NOTES When the Sepia or Classic Film effects are activated pressing MWB white balance has no effect When Slow Shutter is activated Auto Focus may not work properly When Slow Shutter is activated bright spots may appear on the screen This is not a camcorder malfunction Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions When an effect not usable in the present situation is selected its indicator blinks ITT TTT e 1 WER LIP 24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Shooting mode selector Fade Wipe These effects let you make pro style scene transitions SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to either FULL AUTO
50. linking CLOSE SUB MENU Press FAR and setting is complete The Sub menu screen disappears and the Main Menu screen reappears e To go directly past the Main Menu screen to the normal screen press MENU CLOSE MAIN MENU 8 Press MENU The normal screen reappears WETTER CIR EEN MAIN MENU Disables the Shift Zoom function Magnifies wide angle images to approximately 3 6 times the Shift Zoom original size and enables zooming in the 18x 50x range Magnifies wide angle images to approximately 10 times the original size and allows zooming from 50x to 140x Tele Macro Usually set to this position Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Gain UP Allows you to record a subject in a dark environment It delivers a brighter if slightly coarse picture Auto Slow Shutter Combines AGC with electronic shutter speed 1 25 to 1 50 for shooting under much darker conditions When shooting in poorly lit areas or when shooting a dark subject in dim lighting the unit will automatically enter the Auto Slow Shutter mode reducing the shutter speed to 1 25 sec Although the resulti
51. ng picture will be similar to that obtained when using Strobe C pg 23 the image will be clear with less noise Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Color Filter NOR For normal shooting with no colour adjustment RED Gives recording a reddish tint BLUE Gives recording a bluish tint Tape Length Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 8 Title Allows you to superimpose a preset title onto a scene I pg 28 Date Time Allows you to set the current date and time CS pg 7 Factory setting SUB MENU Tally EL The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording and the LCD window backlight comes on EL The tally lamp remains off at all times as does the LCD Electronic Luminance window backlight Interval Timer and These features allow you to set the parameters for Self Timer pg 30 Rec Time Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 31 JLIP ID NO This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal The numbers range from 01 to 99 NOTES When the video light s LIGHT ON AUTO OFF switch is set to ON or AUTO Auto Slow Shutter is disabled When Auto Slow Shutter is activated Auto Focus may not work properly ZZ Ts 28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Instant Titles FAR NEAR e You can sup
52. on page 38 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SEN REW FF CANCEL IN OUT R A EDIT PLAY PAUSE To JLIP Q To AUDIO and VIDEO out connector Editing cable A V cable provided provided 1 A To AUDIO and i Bi VIDEO IN connectors Vi ou your TV VCR has H To Remote the SCART CO PAUSE connector use the provided cable adapter I To Pause In VCR Recording deck ON OFF RM V706U provided e RR LIP EDITING cont PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene
53. or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty WETTER CIR TROUBLESHOOTING HZ7 POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 4 e The battery pack is not charged pg 4 The power supply has not been correctly connected IC pg 5 The power suddenly goes off and e The battery pack has completely discharged doesn t come back on by itself e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t come on consult your nearest JVC dealer RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab Recording does not start The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 12 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode playback picture el A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV switch has not been set to VIDEO e The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed I pg 35 picture Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupte
54. reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automati cally and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Viewfinder Press STOP e If a Fade Wipe effect was in use during Insert REW Editing wait about 10 seconds after pressing STOP before performing other operations PLAY NOTES INSERT e After step 5 Retake F pg 14 can be performed PAUSE e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear RM V706U provided Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode ZZ o ZT MM cu dl Audio dubbing indicator Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Viewfinder Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure c pg 40 before continuing e The sound comes from the built in mike or an external mike if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY PAUSE When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub
55. reen A Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO 07 Sub Menu screen If any settings in the Main Menu have been changed from the factory settings this mark appears in the viewfinder Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Multi Function Control an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT SHOOTING MODE Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select Shift Zoom Tele Macro Gain Up Color Filter or Tape Length press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears Then go to step 8 If you select Title or Date Time press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function Title I pg 28 Date Time CF pg 7 If you select Sub Menu press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen Go to step 5 SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired option then press NEAR The selected item begins blinking CHANGE SETTINGS Press or to change the displayed setting of the selected function then press FAR to enter your choice The selected item stops b
56. sappears Interval Timer OFF while the tally lamp is lit but not blinking press set f Interval Timer to OFF or press INT TIME on the Rec Time OFF remote control until disappears JLIP ID NO 07 NOTE Instead of performing steps 2 6 you can set the interval time by pressing INT TIME on the remote control Sub Menu Screen WETTER CIR 8 amp 8 aol Animation 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 MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA Press REC TIME on the remote control Four choices are available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 4S one fourth of a second 1 2S one half of a second 1S one full second and 5S five seconds Press again to release the Animation mode e You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen pg 30 Press to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time press NEAR and press or to cycle through the choices Then press MENU 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 steps 2 and 3 for the desired number of pictures CHECK YOUR WORK Pla
57. selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES e If you performed step 1 C on page 37 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Using the RM V706U remote control it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit capable JVC VCR The Player JVC VCR recording deck can be m a VCR other than JVC or To m a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT Editing cable R A EDIT connector 3 5 3 5 j provided How to use Connect the playback deck and RM V706U as shown on the left 8 Set the RM V706U to correspond to the brand of the Recording deck recording deck F pg 37 For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to To the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck Notes m RM V706U cannot be used to control the playback deck m RM V706U is capable of controling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY RM V
58. sk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 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 properly Cd 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 Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet 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 is possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom VU He PAL m Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Onl
59. the battery pack before recharging make sure that the camcorder s power To discharge the battery is turned off Failure todo so can result _ attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the in a camcorder malfunction illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete WETTER CIR EN D CHARGE MARKER J Ch k A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to arge marser help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battey pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder e Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag e If you stop recharging or dischargin
60. uiss F pg 9 AUTO PAUSE ON OFF Switch pg 14 D I LIGHT ON AUTO OFF select switch F pg 15 Diopter Adjustment SNAP SHOT Button P D I Power Zoom Lever cceesesesseseeseeceeees MWB Manual White Balance BUOI priren see Ten EEEn C pg 19 COUNTER R Reset M Memory EEN e EDIT Button occccecccccsesceesceeeeeens TRACKING 4 Buttons ooeec R A EDIT IN OUT Button GO RA EDIT Button 2 REW Button RETAKE R Quick Review Button pg 13 GEF Button wo eeecsecescecsecescescescesscesceseeeee RETAKE F Button v c ceccessesesseeeeseseees R A EDIT CANCEL Button G STOP Button oeseri PLAY PAUSE Button ccccecceesseeeeeeeeee BATT Battery RELEASE Switch I gt pg 4 Recording Start Stop Button F POWER Switch o eeceseseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees pg 6 Connectors Other Parts External MIC jack ceeseseeeseeseeceeneees CF pg Al EB Video Lehr pg 15 DC IN Jack siirsin ce pg 5 BI Microphone oe eeeeceeeceeseeeseeseeeteeeees I pg 41 JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector BO Remote sengt pg 11 e Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing i pg 38 e In the future it will be used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer VIDEO Out Jack RF DC OUT Jack AUDIO Out Jack Indicators 96 Tally Tag sevestveasssosseavetocto
61. ully charged Cassette Indicator Blinks when no cassette inserted remains steadily lit when cassette inserted Focus Indicator cc cece CG pg 20 Exposure Level Display CS pg 18 White Balance Mode Indicator 0 pg 19 QD Record Standby Mode Indicator gt pg 12 D I Index Code Marking s sscesseceees gt pg 14 Clock Warning Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds perform the date and time settings I pg 7 After setting is complete turn the power off and disconnect the power source If you re connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking that means that the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one CS pg 6 Time Display ss isis csscssesscssvessonesqsensaasess I gt pg 16 Instant Title Display I gt pg 28 Tape End Display c eee eects pg 12 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward QD Date Display cessecessseseeeeteseeeeeees I gt pg 16 Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Main Menu Setting Change MAICA sss ssesscsecesvesssssosessssccusssvessaneees I gt pg 27 Fade Wipe indicator ccccc
62. viosesseseesic CG pg 12 37 Power On Indiecator cesses CG pg 12 Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Gil Shoulder Strap Eyelets cseseeeeeeee I pg 10 A Clock Battery Compartment 0 I gt pg 6 H Battery Pack Mount eeceseseeeseeteseeteeeees Electronic Viewfinder Si H LENS COVER Switch GG Grip Strap eeen ienasi Tripod Mounting Socket cceeee I pg 10 DI LCD window Operating Mode Playback Recording Indicator Tape Running Indicator Remaining Battery Power Inedicator Tape Loaded Remaining Tape Indicators 44min REC gt gt gt Kb 1min mi1 4s E Multi4 ITT TTT e M LIP INDEX Viewfinder lt gt 02 MWB PAUSE W INDEX TAPE END mw Congratulations 25 12 96 Viewfinder Indications 4 28 34 Remaining Tape Time sssi CF pg 12 Interval Timer Indicator CG pg 30 Recording Time Indicator CG pg 31 LO Snapshot Mode Display F pg 17 Tape Length Display 0 CG pg 8 Battery Pack Remaining Power teller CG pg 4 Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level qa When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares x does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is f
63. xplosive materials e It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light DISPLAY 25 12 96 Date display gt Time display Date Time off mode Date Time display Date display Time display Date Time display 25 12 96 Date Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure F pg 7 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press DISPLAY during Record Stand to cycle through the available modes as shown in the illustration at left NOTES e The selected display can be recorded e If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting e If you want to delete the display during shooting press DISPLAY e If you want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to select the desired display mode 1 WETTER CIR MM cu A SNAP SHOT Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record several types of digital still images that look and sound like photo graphs It s a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties weddings and graduations SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Press SNAP SHOT MODE to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left Once the desired mode
64. y back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory RELEASE ANIMATION MODE Press REC TIME until f disappears from the viewfinder or set Rec Time in the Sub Menu screen to OFF NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade 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 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY SET RECORDING TIME 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 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the lens cover is open then set the power switch to CAMERA SET RECORDING TIME Press REC TIME on the remote control There are four choices available and they appear in the following order each time REC TIME is pressed 1 4S 1 2S 1S and 5S Press again to reset e You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen Press to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time and press NEAR then press or to cycle through the choices SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press INT TIME on the remote control There are five choices available and they appear in the following order each time
65. y cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 WETTER CIR MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS EN 5 GETTING STARTED m Program AE with Special Effects F pes 22 23 POWER et snc cdezcassavedcanctnencastavedeancesenes 4 PS ESAN DW Clock Lithium Battery Removal Insertion 6 e Cinema e Sepia Twilight Sports Viewfinder Adjustment ceeee 6 e High Speed 1 2000 sec Shutter Date Time Setting cceeeeeceeeeee 7 ree 5 Spo Slow Shutter Tape Length Setting cceseseeeeeees 8 m Digital Wipes and Fades Loading Unloading A Cassette 0000 9 c pgs 24 25 Grip Adjustment ccceeeeeeeeee 10 e Black Fader e Blue Fader Shoulder Strap Attachment 004 10 e Mosaic Fader e Shutter Wipe Tripod Mounting DT 10 e Slide Wipe e Corner Wipe The RM V706U Remote Control Unit 11 e Dissolve e Auto Select RECORDING 12 m Built In Auto Light F pg 15 Basic Recording c ccsccsscsscessessesees 12 m Multi Function Control Basic Features ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 13 gt pg 18 31 Video Light cesseeccessseeeeeeneeeee 15 Divital H Z E pe 13 Advanced Features ceseeeeeee 16 igita yper zoom PS Date Time Insert 0

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