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JVC GR-AX830 Camcorder User Manual

1. After 2 sec FADER MOSAIC EAEn E SLIDE OFF Recording Start Stop Button RECORDING Advanced Features cont 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 or when you enter Record Standby mode 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 1 e 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 Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out TO CANCEL FADE OR WIPE STANDBY MODE 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears e OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled Fader Fades in out to a black screen Ea Mosaic Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern y 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 center 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 NOTES e Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record
2. 12e SP EP Recording Mode Button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder Tape length indicator Recording mode indicator MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE _LENGTH T1405 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu y MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T20 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 7 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Press SP EP Button for more than 1 second SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical providing three times as 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 CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the high
3. AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject OFF Turns off the light m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance 157 pg 33 to HALOGEN mode 3 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power Even if the battery indicator does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch e While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode F pg 23 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode gt pg 23 is engaged the light will not activate NEE en Z 1 DATE TIME Select Dial Date display Time display Date Time display Auto Date Record mode Date off mode No display Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record mode DEC 25 98 PM10 50 00 Auto date record executed Date Time display DEC 25 98 PM10 50 00 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Date Time Insert To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a c
4. Power Switch When connecting the cables open To AUDIO and Record mode the jack cover VIDEO OUT BEE EE EE EE EE EE EE connectors STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press RE T T PAUSE on the camcorder DES ai EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished To AUDIO and VIDEO IN l l connectors VCR Recording deck LENS COVER Open Close Switch Set to POWER OFF BATT RELEASE t USER MAINTENANCE 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 d Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper CLEAN VIEWFINDER 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine 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
5. MM JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AX830 Compact VHS VHSIE INSTRUCTIONS 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 pg 7 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 iese refer to the Index CF pgs 45 48 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use Hei read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 49 and 50 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 abov
6. 37 EN BS Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to M W B then press it SELECT WHITE BALANCE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the required white balance 2 AUTO asses Automatic adjustment e FINE Outdoors on sunny day e CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day 8 HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB asc When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory see below CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen MWB MWB sets the color temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 7 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper SELECT MWB Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB MEMOR
7. 7 Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark e The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated e When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES e Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe lt pg 24 is used in the Sepia mode e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by rd D alternating discharge type light sources such as S RS flourescent or mercury vapor lights EFFECT gl e WIDE TITLE e Select Dial d sot ET Dial Viewfinder symbol indication LOCK nizo KoA di Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting e In this mode the following controls are disabled DATE TIME display select and the Menu Jog Dial Mode ATRASADO ETA Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Electronic FG FG FOG Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture l
8. or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina tion to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servici
9. P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 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 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 tempera tures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer tempera tures 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 e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging sisie eis
10. Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and intervals alternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when PAUSE is displayed set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF To release when PAUSE and ppp are not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF Compact video cassette Compartment door PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak 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 AA R6 size battery as shown in the illustra tion at left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not a
11. V 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 Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries MENU m Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen y DATE TIME YEAR 219988 MONTH JAN DAY 1 TIME PM 12 00 DATE TIME Setting Menu FOCUS OSURE EXP DATE TIME TELE MACRO O TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT 12 hour indication with AM or PM en 1 1 Date Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to CAMERA Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE
12. allow high speed search in either direction OPERATION Forward Search 1 Press FF during playback Reverse Search 1 Press REW during playback Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal 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 STOP then REW The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears TAPE DUBBING eA I 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 PLAY PAUSE FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s
13. force The displayed remaining time is approximate The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 17 pg 12 TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again If the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you re recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake function pg 19 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU ques N D U EXPOSURE DATE TIME E TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUT
14. left dirty TROUBLESHOOTING HZ3 POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly I gt pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected I gt pg 9 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 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 Recording does not start e The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 16 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture e If 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 Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward e The Counter Memory Function has been act
15. not use a small sized tripod LENS COVER Switch Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 8 e Recording Mode Tape Length Setting pg 12 e Grip Adjustment gt pg 14 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 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 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e ie appears in the viewfinder while recording is IN progress Tape remaining time indicator MIN Now calculating 120MIN 119MIN Y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking Start Stop Button en 1 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES O 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
16. opened while the camcorder is in the record mode GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 7 Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE Y 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 AA en lo Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 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 3 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Y Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 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 CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do
17. the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARRANTY Only in USA m5 5 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All produc
18. 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F OPEN 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage ees 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 90m 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 CAUTIONS cont 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F 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 drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration when inserting during transportation do not load and unload the cassette Keep the lens directed at extremely bright repeatedly without allowing the tape to run objects for long periods at all This slackens the tape and can result in direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the damage sun o do not open the front tape cover This Carry it by holding the viewfinder Be sure to exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust dr the main unit with
19. Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade or Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected ACCESS MENU SCREEN automatically after the selected period of time RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 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 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu
20. EXPOSURE jie MANU No indication Exposure Menu Screen during 4 recording Exposure control CLOSE MENU level Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen counter disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted Manual Exposure Screen NOTES e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 oie tne mage e To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 1 Ed amp Nd P To darken the image Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO Sin TAPE LENGTH NP Menu Screen M W B ZOOM SPEED PAT gt NEXT M W B Menu Screen amp HALOGEN MWB NOTES To switch to automatic white balance adjustment set the M W B in the Menu Screen to AUTO or turn the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned off and on again or when the Select Dial s position has been changed When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colors For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colors the image becomes the color which approximates to green orange or purple respectively It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance F pg
21. HOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a VAA V15U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 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 ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recycla ble At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func tions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use
22. ION 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears 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 e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod LIGHT OFF AUTO ON DANGER m The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result m Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects m Do not use near flammable or explosive materials E lt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION RECORDING Basic Features cont Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch as required ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on
23. IZE WHITE BALANCE Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial 2 3 4 34 EN 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 whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN MENU Y Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar Recording Start Stop Button MENU Jog Dial SI Menu to INT TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial FOCUS UTO Screen EXPOSURE SET INTERVAL TIME TELE MACRO OFF 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar VB o to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial FAST The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is ALS placed on MENU END UI CLOSE MENU gt BACK 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial TALLY LAMP ON EE EE TITLE LANG EN START DELAYED RECORDING COLOR BAR 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the AE selected time has elapsed recording begins gt MENU END aut
24. LIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 Oe O wie Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e 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 demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 22 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi cation Pe Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 22x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 22x Does not display color bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays color bars By recording color bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE j RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting a
25. LUX Button eseese CF pg 25 Y PUSH BUTON sesse ese Ee Re ee CF pg 13 5 Recording Mode SP EP Button CF pg 12 6 DATE TIME Button iese sesse esse see ee ee CF pg 21 COUNTER R M BUON vascos CF pg 40 C P Picture STABILIZER Button gt pg 19 REW BUTON sac OE I gt pg 38 RETAKE R Quick Review Button CF pg 19 2 PLAY PAUSE BUON iese sesse ees se see CF pg 38 PE DUTON EA EE EN CF pg 38 RE TARE F BOROD ata CF pg 19 QD STOP Button esse eens esse sek RE ER ES EDE I gt pg 38 O EEC olie AR N CF pg 13 3 Function Navigator Dial MENU Jog Dial sonas gt pg 11 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch CF pg 20 15 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch CF pg 8 Diopter Adjustment esse se ee ee CF pg 14 D Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 16 Power SWitCh eie ee ee ee I gt pg 16 38 LENS COVER Switch ooococcccconconncnnonoss CF pg 16 Connectors The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector nd WO DE UN ales eie h CF pg 9 e lt is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal VIDEO OUT Connector uc CF pg RF DC OUT Connector esse ee CF pg AUDIO OUT Connector ese ees CF pg Ind
26. NU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU PMENU END FOCUS AUTOS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME DEC 25 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen 1 BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG D ZOOM COLOR BAR JLIP ID NO 1041 0 9 gt MENU END Menu Screen 2 Fi n TITLE LANG ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE OFF OFF ON AAA Setting Menu ex TITLE LANG Hl y BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP TITLE LANG D ZOOM COLOR BAR JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END 4 N Normal Screen en2 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION on the desired function displayed then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING depends on the function you select DATE TIME If you select JLIP ID NO If you select any other functions bar to the desired setting move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING CLOSE MENU reappears NOTE e f the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE or Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to pl
27. O ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT 2E Menu Screen y ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Press the T of the Power Zoom Button Zoom Out Press W of the Power Zoom Button m Zooming speed is available A total of 4 zoom speeds are available 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed press the button fully for regular speed press it lightly for slow speed while 2 speed levels FAST SLOW can be selected in the ZOOM SPEED Menu depending on the overall speed you prefer The combinations of zoom speeds are shown in the chart below Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu 1 Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus C pg 31 then zoom in or out in Record mode The zoom level indicator
28. ONS DANGER Video Light 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 for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e lt is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipmen
29. TIME then press it The DATE TIME Setting Menu appears elf you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move highlight bar to EXIT and press it then go to step 6 elf you want to set only the time without changing the date go to step 4 SET DATE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the item you want to set and then press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking e Repeat this procedure until you re satisfied with the Date settings YEAR MONTH and DAY SET TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to TIME and then press it When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT and press it The Menu Screen appears and MENU END is highlighted CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTE To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert F pg 21
30. ULe CONtIOl enanos pg F PAGE QUE sa pg FASt FORWANG Ee pg G Grp AQ UstMen eras pg H High Speed Shutter Mode issie sedes pg IMSS C ORSONO increased pg GINS ATA ds OE OE N snes pg M Manual FOCUS RE EE Ee pg 8 49 23 32 24 38 23 13 26 31 N ND Effect MOAB osease pg Nega Posi Mode ccscsssscesveceeseeseenoess pg P Picture Stabilizelf anios pg PES ICN ia GE Ee Ee pg Program AE with Special Effects pg Provided Accessories iss sede ese ase pg Q QUICK REVIEW sata pg R Recording Advanced Features pg FRE COMO EO EE Re pg Recording Start Stop c sscsseesscensees pg Recording Mode Setting s e pg Record Standby AA ER N pg REMOVE Cas EHE oia ee pg A pg Rewind Tape nia pg S A A OE ieee pg o AA AA EE OR EE pg Shoulder Strap Attachment oommm o pg Shuttle A EN pg Se eie ve ER pg Sports A e pg ode se EE AE pg UIST LOLUN ME EE sense pg T Tapes COUET asse SA RS AE Ee Ee pg Tape Dubbing sesse see Ee GR ie pg Tape Length Setting rs pg Time Lapse Shooting iese ese sesse pg IE si EE AE pg TIPO MOORE IE sesse mares pg Aile EE Moe RE Re pg V Viewfinder Adjustment s es pg Viewfinder indications esse ees se ede ee pg W White Balance Adjustment eeee pg Wide Mode iis ons ee es Ee Dee pg WIPE I OOU sea RR EE pg Z TOO WINE elo pg INDEX Terms 19 22 43 CAUTI
31. VC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Printed in Japan 0298MKV UN YP 0 8XV dD
32. WM 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 During Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 29 Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED Pressing the Power Zoom Button in the Menu Screen fully lightly ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu FAST asta sLow 4 lowes E when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK en 19 FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording P STABILIZER OPERATION 1 Press and release quickly RETAKE R F during the Record Standby mode E Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal FEATURE Retake PURPOSE To re record certain segments OPERATION 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERAT
33. a black blank screen or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected e The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe is used with Sepia F pg 23 e With the Electronic fog filter mode pg 23 engaged when Fader not Mosaic is used the image fades in out to a white screen NOTE for Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles and Picture Stabilizer When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade Wipe standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Picture Stabilizer off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK A en 2O Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect Viewfinder as SUPER LOLUX Viewfinder 4 After 2 sec Wide mode NORM AX y OFF Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 1 ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE e To restore normal screen press WIDE again Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cy
34. a cuando la descarga ha terminado Enganche BN V22U aprox 2 h 10 m BN V25U aprox 2 h 40 m aprox 10 h BATT RELEASE a Indicador de carga INDICADOR DE CARGA Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre la bateria para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargado o no Los dos colores suministrados rojo y negro le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga USO DE LA BATERIA COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la camara de video y emp jela hasta que se bloquee en su lugar Tiempo de grabaci n aproximado unidad min 540 EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga la bater a ATENCION Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimenta ci n aseg rese que la alimentaci n de la hacerlo puede producir una falla de cuando el foco de video est encendido funcionamiento en la c mara de video c mara de video est desconectada El no GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA BATT RELEASE Utilizaci n de la bater a Mi Enganche el extremo superior de la bater a en la c mara de video Procedimiento para carga LF P 8 Pl Empuje la bater a hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar Para extraer la bater a Deslice BATT RELEASE y extraiga la bater a REPRODUCCI N PLAY PAUSE reproducci n pausa Col quelo REW STOP en PLAY rebobinado parada EB Ajuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en PLAY FA Presi
35. ace the highlight bar e When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 is automatically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure See respective pages FOCUS CF pg 30 31 EXPOSURE CF pg 32 DATE TIME CF pg 11 press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight e If you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode 2 5 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations EE ee Eie MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually I pg 32 Allows you to set the current date and time 17 pg 11 TELE MACRO 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 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a
36. and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating inst
37. attery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level maajaa ae U When the power is almost gone the indicator I 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 aal does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged 1 Focus Indicators CF pg 31 Exposure Control Level Counter I gt pg 32 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 33 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 discharged Install or replace the old battery with a new one F pg 10 1 eTape End Display TAPE END IF pg 17 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 Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indication should disappear Controls C Power Zoom BUHON ue sesse sesse see ee CF pg 18 a EE OE N IF pg 22 3 Multi Function Control e EFFECT BURON sos asses EE ER ass r pg 24 SWIDE DURON AE EE E pg 25 TITLE BURON assessore os RE EE DE Ee E pg 26 e SUPER LO
38. bility 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 e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible 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 Focus detection zone The low contrast warning 4 2 appears NOTES e 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 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro pg 28 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 aes as M W B AUTO No indication ZOOM SPEED FAST i SNEXT du
39. both hands or use the grip 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 About moisture condensation e You may have observed that pouring a cold a EE EE liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to Main Unit form on the glass outer surface This same 1 For safety DO NOT phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool open the camcorder s chassis 6 EN modify the unit place to a warm place after heating a cold short circuit the terminals of the battery pack room under extremely humid conditions or Keep it away from metallic objects when not mapeo ES DE ei Me from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe allow inflammables water or metallic objects i damage to the video tape and can lead to to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the internal damage to the camcorder itself power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap Serious malfunctioning 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in
40. c shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 2 ENO SUPPLY POWER BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack E Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure pg 8 E Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK Set to PLAY REW STOP EM Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape El Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears e To stop playback press STOP For more details 5 pg 38 Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak 15 pg 36 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE EN Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder PA Insert a video cassette El Press PUSH to close the cassette holder For more details 15 pg 13 LENS COVER Open Close Switch Recording Start Stop Button EN Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover E Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear El Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording Starts e To stop recording temporarily momentari
41. ccnnnonos 18 A AAPP N OT nese tases nea 14 Viewfinder Adjustment cccccccsssecccccceeeeeeccccceeeeeeeeeeeas 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment ocooooccccccooccccccnoccnnnnnnos 15 Tod Mounting oos ion EER Ge de EE oc RE EE ER De 15 RECORDING 16 Basic Recording iese ee AE AR AR ee ee ee 16 Basic FOOT OS sos sees ie ene si ee in ie ie 18 Advanced Features iese ee ee AR ee ee ee 22 PLAYBACK 36 Using The Cassette Adapter 00cooooocococoooconcccoccnnnnnos 36 Basic Connections icono 37 Basic Playback SA N EE EE EA 38 A AE EE EE 39 TAPE DUBBING 4 USER MAINTENANCE 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 INDEX 45 Viewfinder Indications ooooococcooooooconncccnonccnnnnos 45 dj PP N EA E aas 46 de LS IE O PE OO PO EE N 46 A RO OE eerecsa 46 TMG di OE N N 46 li EE EE HE O 48 CAUTIONS 49 SPECIFICATIONS 91 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 91 ESPA OL 52 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A od WARRANTY Only in U S A 55 SN GETTING STARTED Marks Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you CHG charg indicator REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings A choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply e Use on
42. cle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged seconds MAX NORM OFF then disappears To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Association Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment 2 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Meade Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also rro in French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in A TITLE LANG in the Menu screen CF pg 27 29 SELECT PRESET TITLE Title display HAPPY BIRTHDAY lt No display OUR VACATION 7 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS TITLE Select Dial ME
43. e 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk 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 NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus meets all reguire ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 Va 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 V u 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V15U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC S
44. eo and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US J
45. er is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction EE LULU en Y CHARGE MARKER Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES e 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 8 are for fully discharged battery 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 While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When disharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it 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 d
46. g structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket
47. icators Power Indicator e iese see se ee ee CF pg Tel EA see SE CF pg Other Parts Videp EE CF pg HJ Microphone E e Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting EN Clock Battery Compartment CF pg E Battery Pack Mount Lees esse see ee ee CF pg Ed Shoulder Strap Eyelets o IF pg EE Electronic Viewfinder o oooocoo o o CF pg Mee OE EO IF pg Eg Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 37 37 37 16 16 20 10 15 14 14 15 45 en AC Power Adapter esmas pg Animation Recording s1is acccecndsavesednersorends pg Auto Date RECON quoi pg AUO FOC UG eth AD EA EE pg Auto Mode Lock Mode ccreeeees pg Auto Mode Release Mode pg B Battery Pack paa pg Brighten the Image sees ee esse ee pg C Car DAU IY osse esse ee ER EE ee pg Cassette Adapter sesse sesse es EE EE pg As pg Charging the Battery Pack cc 0 pg Clock Lithium Battery sesse esse sesse pg Bede MAR ree ne OE pg Connection tao a VERT V sara pg C OMIE LS soso oia pg COUNMER Memory sis SN se pg D Darker the Image sd GEE pg Date Time Insert iss Des SES ERAS DEE Ee pg Date Time SENE ss creer errr ES pg DEMO MOUE aaa pg Disital ZOOM up pg Discharge the Battery pack pg Diapter AO AR EE EN pg E Electronic Fog Filter Mode ossee pg Erase POLE CIO OE OE pg EXDOS
48. ights 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 J mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator pg 12 3 O Program AE Indicator ees esse see CF pg 22 Displayed at 3 for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 3 0 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator IF pg 24 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 0 4 Multi Function Control Indication CF pg 24 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears within approx 2 seconds 5 Super LoLux Indicator coommmmmommo CF pg 25 6 Tape Length Indicator ooccocninnonnncn co CF pg 12 D Zoom Indicator Barcos CF pg 18 Recording Indicator sesiriiassioesasasis CF pg 16 19 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 19 12 Interval Timer Recording Time Indicators CF pg 34 13 eRecord Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 16 e Lens Cover Warning LENS COVER CF pg 17 Instant Title Display iese ese ese ese ee CF pg 26 W Dato Time Disparo CF pg 21 B
49. ischarging 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 e Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e The CHG indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that s been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHG indicator should blink during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES AC Power Adapter e When using the car battery leave the engine Charger AA V15U idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack gt e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet To AC outlet To car s cigarette Car Battery Cord lighter socket od y USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTE ar Battery The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features harger Adapter automatic voltage selection in the AC range from BH V3U optional 110 V to 240
50. ivated or rewind CF pg 40 Rewinding or fast forwarding e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other cannot be performed ld TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available e The Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the viewfinder The viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode 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 e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Wipe them gently with soft cloth e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode CF pg 12 e 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 view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer e The diopter needs to be adjusted pg 14 e The sce
51. light bar to the correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP elf you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTES e The displayed tape remaining time pg 17 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected e Once you have set the tape length it remains un changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO LOCK Turn to take up slack en 3 Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE Y Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES e 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 e 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 e The cassette holder can t be
52. limentacion corriente alterna he Esta c mara de video posee un sistema de alimentaci n A de 3 v as que le permite seleccionar la fuente de S alimentaci n m s apropiada NOTAS e Sin alimentaci n no hay ninguna funci n disponible e Utilice exclusivamente la alimentaci n indicada e No utilice la unidades de alimentaci n suministradas con otro equipo Indicador CHG carg Indicador REFRESH CARGA DE LA BATERIA 1 2 ALIMENTACION Conecte el cable de alimentaci n de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA Alinee las marcas y deslice la bater a en la direcci n de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar El indicador CHG comienza a parpadear indicando que se ha iniciado la carga EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA Cuando el indicador CHG para de destellear pero contin a encendido la carga ha terminado Deslice la bater a en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha BATERIA CARGA DESCARGA BN V11U aprox 1h 10 m aprox 3 h 30 m BN V12U aprox 1h 10 m aprox 3 h 30 m REFRESCADO El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la funci n REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la bater a antes de recargarla Efect e la funci n REFRESH despu s de un m nimo de 5 cargas Para descargar las bater as coloque la bater a en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustraci n arriba Luego presione REFRESH El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apag
53. ly press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details C pgs 16 17 6 en MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Picture Stabilizer pg 19 The Logical Choice as a Compact VHS ee Wo Amm aa The only compad video Digital Hyper Zoom cassettes that can be gt 1 8 used with your VHS VCR pg with VHS Playpak Zoom in Program AE with Special Effects 7 pg 22 m Auto Mode Lock m Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect E Sepia m Twilight E Sports m Nega Posi 3 m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter e AC Power Adapter e Battery Pack Charger AA V15U BN V11U Program Manager Il gt pg 22 35 Program AE with Special Effects Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux e Cassette Adapter Instant Title Menu Adjustment VHS Playpak C P7U Focus Exposure Control and so on O e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 1 for clock operation Integrated Auto Light F pg 20 VHS H HS Cassettes marked VHS can be used with this camcorder CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 8 A A 8 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal 10 Date Time Setting ooooocccccooccccccnocconcconcconccnncconnnnos 11 Recording Mode Setting ees ee ee AR ee ee 12 Tape Length Setting 0ooooooocococoocccnnonoronncnnnnonnos 12 Loading Unloading A Cassette 00ocooooocorccco
54. ly specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Y Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place e The CHG indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started To discharge the battery de battery be to the adapter DETACH BATTERY PACK as shown in the above illustration 3 When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays Then push REFRESH The REFRESH lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack indicator lights when discharging opposite the direction of the arrow starts and goes out when discharging is complete BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min oe e l approx BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min aia 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 Ed 2 Push in BATT RELEASE BATT PACK Approximate recording time unit min ENON Before detaching the power source BN V12U 75 40 BN V22U 150 90 BN V25U 200 120 when the video light is on make sure that the camcorder s pow
55. ne being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus CF pg 30 e If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source e If you have not performed Date Time Setting F pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning INDEX Indications 30MIN gt S LX 8 yg REC SP D 10 p Q 12 E OSMIN m1 45 TAPE END gt gt gt TWILIGHT A ya LENS COVER MWB UI AE EN 45 l T30 O NORM 01 19 ma MERRY CHRISTMAS DEC 25 98 AM 11 45 18 Viewfinder Indications 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining TIME sesse oe de F pg 17 When no cassette is inserted the cassette O3 warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette O3 warning l
56. ng If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electri
57. omatically To Cancel Self Timer INT TIME REC TIME Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu INT TIME Indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal screen REC TIME Indicator AA ENDO 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 NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Jog Dial SET RECORDING TIME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to REC TIME then press the MENU Jog Dial The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen START RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES e For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in
58. one REW La cinta se detiene autom ticamente al comienzo de la misma El Presione PLAY PAUSE Comienza la reproducci n y la imagen aparece e Presione STOP para detener la grabaci n Por m s detalles P 38 O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette VHS Playpak C7 P 36 INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO El Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette FA Inserte cassette de video El Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette Por m s detalles gt P 13 Perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER Bot n para inicio parada de grabaci n EB Deslice la perilla de abertura cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo E Adjuste el interruptor de alimentaci n en CAMERA El indicador de alimentaci n se encender y aparecer una imagen EJ Presione el bot n inicio parada de grabaci n Comenzar la grabaci n e Para detener temporariamente la grabaci n presione nuevamente el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n Por m s detalles r P 16 17 PL en FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or
59. onnected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeatedly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure CF pg 11 If you haven t do so first DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e If you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting e If you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME e To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears AUTO DATE RECORD e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing DATE TIME In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded e Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes 2 2 EN i RECORDING Advanced Features 1 second later the mode is activated Program AE With Special Effects After 1 sec All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial SELECT MODE
60. ook misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look ND 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 y y SEPIA Un D The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide 2 pg 25 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie EN 23 Dial Viewfinder Mod symbol indication oo EE e Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode gt pg 33 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 33 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 33 ft use manual focusing I pg 31 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action EE ee Nega Posi Negative Positive The colors of a picture are reversed AV A NEGA POSI mode o 1 2000 sec 1 2000 Be S 1 2000 High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode 24 ex Ex Fader Fade in gt EFFECT MOSAIC Al LI i B OFF No indication
61. 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 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption light on light off Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment VIDEO Output AUDIO Output VHS NTSC standard DE 6V 8 0 W soe WV NTSC type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 790 g 1 8 Ibs 113 W x 117 H x 222 D mm 4 1 2 x 4 5 8 x 8 3 4 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with a
62. 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 ih or amp will blink RECORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE and press it ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it 00 exposure control level counter appears ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 Go to step 5 To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END Select Dial l MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS DATE TIME TELE MACRO O TA PN Se No indication ZOOM SPEED FAST during aaa recording Menu Screen y
63. ring recording Menu Screen y No indication Focus Menu Screen during 4 recording Manual Focus Screen wol Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 1 pg 14 If you haven t do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears and the highlight bar is placed on FOCUS ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to MANU then press it a and amp appear The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward Pb appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and A amp reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES e To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 e To re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 1 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
64. ructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supportin
65. subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used I pg 12 M W B This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic s FINE white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same color e When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot MWB outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment 1 pg 33 ZOOM SPEED FAST Allows you to set the zooming speed CF pg 18 SLOW EE en 29 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording F pg 35 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer z pg 34 and Time Lapse recording 15 pg 35 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off at all times TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles I pg 26 COLOR BAR While the color bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal J
66. t This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EN 49 General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter is not functioning even when correctly operated the battery is exhausted Replace it with a fresh one e Use only the following battery C P6U or C P7U es eie RE AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C
67. tional Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Antenna To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors RF unit RF V5U tional kon Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power o Adapter Charger as the power supply instead Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Sk ye Connectors Playback ONLY e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the NOTE camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Refer to the RF V5U 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 Use the optional RF V5U RF unit 3 S EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback PLAY PAUSE 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 rE SELECT MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator lights PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears REW STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP Rewind or Fast for
68. ts and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance vid
69. ttempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette 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 PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN 3 7 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 When and Playback connecting the cables NOTE open the Use the optional Audio and Video cables jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR As shown in the illustration at left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV OUT connectors Audio and Video cables optional 1 mk I To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors 2 4 SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the op
70. uto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 color LCD Auto Manual adjustment 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector enol AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 Vry 50 60 Hz Power consumption s23 W Output Charge DE 85 Vr LA VIR DE 6 3 Vises LBA Constant current peak detection timer controlled 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 x 111 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 300 g 0 71 Ibs CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Charging system Dimensions Dimensions Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs Accessory AA R6 size battery x 1 Provided Accessories CF pg 6 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3U e Battery Charger BH VC10U e Car Battery Cord AP V7U e RF Unit RF V5U e Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 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 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice OZ EN Marcas A soma de A
71. ward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Power Switch NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Recording mode indicator Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY Tape running indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 44 Rewind Reverse Search Tape counter H Still Playback PLAYBACK Features MENU Jog Dial EN D 9 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 7 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear e To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders PLAYBACK Features cont FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION f 1 Press PLAY PAUSE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE again Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback This is normal FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To
72. within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating

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