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1. IF pg 5 Optional Accessories e Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U e Car Battery Charger BH V3E e RF Unit RF V5E e Compact VHS C Cassettes EC 60 45 30 e Active Carrying Bag CB V7U e Remote Control Unit RM V700U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 1998 VIGTOR GOMPANY OF JAPAN LID 5 088Xv do Printed in Japan 0298MSVX UNX SN
2. Slide Show You can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically This is like a regular slide show There are 2 types available Select either according to your needs ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to SLIDE SHOW 1 or SLIDE SHOW 2 then press it If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 all still images stored in memory are displayed in numerical order If you select SLIDE SHOW 2 the still image wipes in to push up the previous one from the bottom of the screen to the top e To end SLIDE SHOW press the MENU Jog Dial The still image which follows the still image displayed at the moment the MENU Jog Dial is pressed appears then the screen returns to the Menu Screen CLOSE MENU 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial Set to D S C D S C PLAYBACK Connection EN 5 9 Connection to a Windows PC Macintosh Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC or Macintosh and saved using the provided image transfer software The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software and the stil image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape pg 67 CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER Connect the camcorder s DIGITAL jack to the COM Port RS 232C on a Windows PC or to the Modem Port Printer
3. FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard VHSTH cassette 23 39 mm sec 60 minutes with EC 60 cassette Digital data storage based on JPEG Built in flash memory 1 Mbyte FINE mode approx 22 shots approx 32000 byte data compression STANDARD mode approx 44 shots approx 16000 byte data compression 320 x 240 pixels 1 4 format CCD F1 6 f 3 8 to 83 6 mm 22 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT Auto Manual adjustment INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS Video Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector Audio Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connec tor JLIP 3 5 mm diameter 4 pole mini head jack Digital Mini DIN 8 pin External microphone input 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 93 5 mm MONO AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V15EG Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Va 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DEE VEE Lao VIR DE 6 3 VE SA Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm Approx 300 g Dimensions Weight CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm Dimensions Weight Approx 240 g Accessory R6 AA size battery x 1 Provided Accessories
4. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Connection To TV With A V Input Connectors BI Playback ONLY NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5E RF unit Refer to the RF V5E instruction manual for connection procedure TAPE DUBBING PLAY PAUSE Power Switch When connecting To AUDIO and the cables open VIDEO OUT the jack cover connectors Audio and Video cables provided To AUDIO and VIDEO IN If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the cable adapter f provided Recording deck EN 45 Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the 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 V R MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUS
5. The characters you have set using Even if you shoot with the date Record mode No display Character Generator gt pg 27 Date display Auto Date Record mode Time display time displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting they will not be recorded 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 O Setting the Select Dial to AUTO LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode and disables all other modes Auto date record executed Date Time display 25 12 98 22 50 00 EN 19 FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch as reduired ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses LIGHT OFF AUTO ON insufficient lighting on the subject OFF Turns off the light m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on E It is recommended to set the white balance pg 34 to HALOGEN mode 8 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save
6. MM JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR AX880 ENGLISH The Logical Choice er id Compa e eed w ith yo in ur VHS VCR with Cassette Adapter Compact VHS VASIH INSTRUCTIONS DEN 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 4 5 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index F pg 72 75 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions F pg 76 77 They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS E To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Battery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet VHSIH HEI PAL m Camcorder is de
7. CF pg 44 e The Protect function is in effect for some still images If they are not necessary cancel the Protect function then try deleting all still images again C pg 55 e It is not possible to display the date time on a still image e It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image It is not possible to set REC TIME in the Menu Screen Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting In such a case initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below Please note that initialization deletes all the still images including ones for which you performed the Protect function stored in the camcorder s memory If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory before initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them If image data is corrupt transfer is impossible 1 Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press the MODE Button for more than 5 seconds The FORMAT Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to
8. Power Switch Insert editing indicator Tape Counter Viewfinder START STOP REW PAUSE INSERT PLAY RM V709U provided NOT Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Tape You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder s built in memory into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing VIDEO C pg 66 before the following procedure NOTE Use the RM V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT STILL IMAGE First set the System Select Switch to D S C Press the Page Button to select the still image you wish to insert BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the Camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape press the Page Button to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected in step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode To select another still image press the Page Button again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins END INSERT EDITING 3 Press STOP NOTES e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end po
9. 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 AUTO EE EG Automatic adjustment FINE n n Outdoors on sunny day see CLOUD Outdoors on cloudy day s HALOGEN Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB issie sessies When using a personal White Balance Setting stored in memory CF pg 35 CLOSE MENU d Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen E Viewfinder 3ye CLOUD HALOGEN MWBE EIE SE M W B Menu Screen EN 35 MWE sets the colour temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 7 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper MWB SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 on page 34 Manual White Balance Adjustment select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 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 4 Press the MEN
10. 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 CPU ees R6 AA size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused battery can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of battery in a fire 4 Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 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 TA do not burn as do not short circuit the terminals ones do not modify or disassemble or use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life JG do not subject to unnecessary shock E avoid repeated charging without fully discharg ing T ol ee in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging ie store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge an
11. CANCEL or ENTER then press it e CANCEL does not initialize the memory e ENTER initializes the memory During initialization ENTER blinks When initialization is complete the screen becomes blue back CAUTION While ENTER is selected and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage FORMAT CANCEL ENTER Format Menu Screen 7 Zen B mee OD A O D 20 CD 30 EE Controls 1 Power Zoom Button CF pg 16 Page DUM es ses See Re Ges ders C pg 51 2 Select Dial nnroronronronvnnrrnroronvensonennnr IF pg 22 3 Multi Function Control SEPRECT BOOM Sessies esse isare r pg 24 VIDE BUTON vasen sms r pg 25 es TITLE BURON ese doene ee eed EKG CF pg 26 SUPER LOLUA BUWOM ss F pg 25 G PUSH Button sesse sesse eens Reese Reese ese IF pg 13 5 DATE TIME Button iese sesse ee see ee ee CF pg 18 COUNTER R M BOON esse CF pg 40 6 P Picture STABILIZER Button CF pg 17 CO REW Bion oseane EA ee IF pg 38 RETAKE R Quick Review Button CF pg 17 PLAN PAUSE BuUttON sesse ee sesta IF pg 38 PN sesse ee ea I gt pg 38 RETAKE F BOOR sesse sesse esse goes Se F pg 17 STOP BURG ang IF pg 38 de ie AA EE CF pg 13 Function Navigator Dial MENU Jog Dial sist
12. Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function 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 displayed elf the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME or CHARACTER See respective pages FOCUS 17 pg 32 33 EXPOSURE c pg 31 DATE TIME F pg 9 CHARACTER 17 pg 27 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting elf you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE
13. 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 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 a or amp will blink No indication during recording Manual Focus Screen Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU Menu Screen MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B sAUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT M W B M W B Menu AUTO Screen e CLOUD HALOGEN MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu
14. Negative Positive 1 2000 sec High Captures faster action than Sports mode pg 22 23 Speed Shutter Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect C pg 25 Super LoLux Re natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting Gain Up CF pg 25 Self Timer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture e Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg 36 then press the SNAPSHOT Button as step 5 in place of the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed a still image is shot automatically lt gt pg 36 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO PICTURE SAUTOE AUTO 25 12 98 OFF INE M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Menu Screen 1 BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM 0 COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE gt MENU END Setting Menu ex INT TIME iil TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END Normal Screen SC SHOOTING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select
15. Omer SET Buton Tema o RECTIME Button Animation Time Lapse EF pg O FF Button Retake forward pg 17 O REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review pg 17 Rew Rew Shuttle Search pg 38 40 Orauseputon Oo Pee OP ger haya sa rp Functions same as snapshot button on the MEN EN camcorder pg 20 44 viss Button Index Code Marking ge Ge ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in and out EF pg 16 gt OVER Been o Em OO ADUB Button Ao ding pT stoP Button o Stop p38 ONSE Button er ting pm BR Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Interval Timer Indicator Viewfinder Marking Rec Time Indicator START STOP VISS INT TIME REC TIME RM V709U provided Index Code FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE nO Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as well as the Menu Screen Self Timer 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg 36 Self Timer press INT TIME on the remote control E
16. a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 128 VIDEO GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the System Select Switch to VIDEO then 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 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LENGTH Setting Menu appears SET TAPE LENGTH Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar Viewfinder to the correct setting T30 30 minutes of recording T60 Tape length time T45 45 minutes and T60 60 minutes indicator 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 MENU Menu Screen gt MENU END NOTES FOCUS AUTO e The tape remaining time pg 15 displayed in the EXPOSURE sede 98 viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has TELE MACRO OFF been selected TAPE LENGTH T60 M W B AU WEB e Once y
17. adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape AD en When connecting ig the cables open gq the jack cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables provided edbeseececceeesdeecy l Al E To If your TV VCR a has the SCART DE oe LI connector use the cable adapter provided 4 Antenna RF V5E optional To AUDIO VIDEO and RF DC OUT connectors NOTES O lt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To A VCR Al Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the provided Audio and Video cables CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration to the left connect the Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR SUPPLY POWER 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV
18. bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select INDEX CF pg 54 e Select the desired still image in the INDEX Menu Screen then press the MENU Jog Dial The selected still image appears on the whole screen then the screen enters normal playback It is not necessary to perform steps 4 and 5 If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT or DELETE See respective pages END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NEE LLU EN DO All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand CF pg 54 SLIDE SHOW 1 Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order Each still image is displayed This mode is like a regular slide show CF pg 58 SLIDE SHOW 2 The still image wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top pg 58 PROTECT Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure Select a still image for which you want to perform Protect to put a padlock mark next to it A
19. battery power Even if the battery indicator I 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 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 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 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 gt 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 MODE Viewfinder P Pin Up No display Full SNAPSHOT Viewfinder ex Pin Up du qui qin DEO RECORDING Basic Features cont Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of di
20. entering the lens This is not a defect of in the viewfinder the camcorder The viewfinder and the lens have e Wipe them gently with soft cloth become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears 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 consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus e The dioptre needs to be adjusted pg 10 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus F pg 32 Even though the Lens Cover is open e The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 7 OR TROUBLESHOOTING cont When the System Select Switch is set to VIDEO POSSIBLE CAUSE 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 ad
21. except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears Select Dial Rotate the MENU Jog Dial ighli g Dial to move the highlight bar MENU Jog Del 2 to CHARACTER then press it Viewfinder INPUT CHARACTERS MENU 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired MENU END Menu Screen character blink then press it The selected character FOCUS AUTO appears at the bottom of the screen Repeat for BEd AE s9 98 additional characters max 18 TELE MACRO OFF TE a o EI ent 2 110 EE ENE al e To select the location of the next character rotate FAST the MENU Jog Dial to make lt BACK or NEXT gt gt NEXT ER at the bottom of the screen blink then press it repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath the desired location Rotate the MENU Jog Dial when you are done and the blinking cursor BACK returns to the character grid REC TIME EE TALLY LAMP 6 END CHARACTER SETTING CHARACTER o 4 Rotate the MENU jog dial to make EXIT blink COLOUR BAR then press it The Menu Screen reappears and the DRAG 07 highlight bar is placed on MENU END ar CLOSE MENU 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial NOTES e To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial then VOLT OT press it All characters are deleted at once Or to erase BACK NEXT EXIT CLEAR selected characters only first move the blinking cursor to the characters at the bottom row which you want to replace the
22. functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press VCR CTL for this one You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES If the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 o If the RM V709U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR EE LLU en OS a I To J terminal E To AUDIO and J VIDEO OUT LIP connectors Audio and Video cables Editing cable provided provided 3 5 mini plug cable To AUDIO and VIDEO IN AlB connectors If your TV VCR B To Remote has the SCART E PAUSE E connector use i I the cable adapter ve Pause In I provided VCR Recording deck RM V709U provided MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V709U s Pause In jack PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tap
23. gt EFFECT MOSAIC After 2 sec FADER a MOSAIC E SHUTTER H E SLIDE oe an No indication Recording Start Stop Button O 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 to the left Once the desired mode appears it is selected and reserved 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 cancelled Fader Fades in out to a black screen Fa Mosaic Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern Ay Shutter Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre slide Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left NOTES Pressing and holding
24. hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 3 Cl
25. ir E E ee 39 Using The Cassette Adapter iese ee ee RR ee ee ee ee 41 BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR 42 TAPE DUBBING 43 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 44 Basic Shooting REE 44 Advanced Features ee ee ee Re EE ee EE ee 46 D S C PLAYBACK 91 Basie AE OT EE EE N OR N N N 51 Advanced Features soeke ie VERE Re OE EG AE DE OR EE 52 OT ET MEE OE ET EL ER RE N 59 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 60 Random Assemble Editing eie ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 62 Insert Editing VIDEO ee ee ee ee RR ee ee ee ee 66 Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Tape 67 PTE DUBDINO AE EE EE EE OE OE 68 TROUBLESHOOTING 69 INDEX 72 Controls ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 72 Connectors ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 72 MO JJ 72 Other Parte EE 72 Viewfinder Indications ee Ge ee ee ee ee 74 CAUTIONS 76 SPECIFICATIONS 78 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 78 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG e Cable Adapter e AUDIO VIDEO A V cable e Cassette Adapter e DC Cord e Battery Pack BN V12U e Remote Control Unit RM V709U e CD ROM including two software programs Elke rio for Macintosh for Windows e PC Connection Cable x 2 Q e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 for clock operation and remote control unit O en j GETTING STARTED CHG To AC outlet charge indicator A REFRESH
26. not performed Date Time Setting I pg 9 the displayed recorded date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low en I When the System Select Switch is set to D S C SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S SHOOTING Although the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed a still image is not stored in the built in memory Self Timer Shooting is not available It is not possible to shoot in sucession PLAYBACK Although ALL is selected in the DELETE Menu Screen all still images cannot be deleted Date Time Insert is not performed while shooting a still image Instant Titles are not displayed while shooting a still image Some settings cannot be changed in the Menu Screen e When the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 blinking it becomes impossible to take your next shot Perform DELETE function to remove some still images already stored in memory gt pg 56 Pressing the Recording Start Stop Button does not start recording in the Self Timer Shooting procedure Press the SNAPSHOT Button F pg 47 e A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed During that time it is impossible to take another shot When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen take another shot
27. stil image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time CF pg 55 DELETE Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory lt pg 56 CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage SELECT Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time to select the still images you want to delete Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected images D S C PLAYBACK Advanced Features cont Index You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial Set the System Select Switch to D S C MENU Jog Dia ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INDEX then press it MENU VIEW INDEX IMAGES INDEX Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the SLIDE SHOW 1 desired still image then press it The one you ums p y BEIDE SHOW E selected is displayed on the whole screen then the ELETE screen enters normal playb
28. the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DATE 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
29. to select the still image you want to view e Each time W is pressed the page goes back To move the while each time T is pressed the page goes next page next e Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still image with a low number this will not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory NOTES e The playback picture can also be viewed on a connected TV t pg 42 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section e When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV it may jitter slightly To move the page back Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE MENU END Menu Screen EXIT lt PROTECT gt osx 02 x a 03 da Setting Menu ex PROTECT TI MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE MENU END Normal Screen D S C PLAYBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function elf the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight
30. 12 e Grip Adjustment pg 10 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO 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 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e re appears in the viewfinder while recording is IN progress Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress EE LL en LO Tape remaining time indicator Start Stop Button MIN Now calculating 60MIN 59MIN Y 3MIN 2MIN Blinking 1MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking STOP RECORDING d Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The displayed remaining time is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The
31. Assemble Editing The playback deck must be an R A Edit Player JVC VCR capable JVC VCR The recording deck can be m a VCR other than JVC or To 4 pi E a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R A EDIT Editi RA EDIT iting cable connector pene How to use Connect the playback deck and RM V709U as shown on the left Set the RM 709U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck 17 pg 62 Recording deck For Random Assemble Editing procedure please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the To playback deck Notes E RM V709U cannot be used to control the playback deck E RM V709U is capable of controlling basic operations of the recording deck While pressing VCR CTL press PLAY STOP PAUSE FF or REW for these functions Not possible with some brands and models Other buttons cannot be used e m To put the recording deck in the Record Pause mode use the controls on the recording deck itself provided Pal ve G VA Tas COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE STOP Power Switch Insert editing indicator M 0 12 34 Tape Counter Viewfinder START STOP REW PAUSE INSERT PLAY RM V709U provided G REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing VIDEO You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out poin
32. E N CF pg 24 Displayed at 2 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one function to another by pressing the EFFECT button Then only the indicator remains at 3 Multi Function Control Indication EE AE CF pg 24 26 Displayed when any of the buttons located on the Multi Function Control is pressed The indication disappears within approx 2 seconds 4 Picture Mode Display IF pg 21 44 Remaining Number Of Shots WCNC OF asansosoizacse passado uns IF pg 21 44 5 Super LoLux Indicator IF pg 25 6 Tape Length Indicator CF pg 12 7 Zoom Indicator Bar I gt pg 16 Recording Indicator IF pg 14 4 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 17 2 Interval Timer Recording Time Hidi EA OE nee 17 pg 36 000 p QD eRecord Standby Mode la eee 0 EE CF pg 14 eLens Cover Warning FSR CF pg 15 e Data Transfer Display PC A MODE craen r pg 59 Instant Title Display CF pg 26 Date Time Character Display 7 pg 18 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks battery power warningt then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares aa does not necessarily m
33. E on the camcorder START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished 44 en D S C Set to S C MODE P Pin Up l display Full Viewfinder Pin Up A still image on a white background A shadow effect is added to give it GIN Full 4 A still image that _ occupies the entire image field is stored Pictrue mode display Remaining number of shots 22 91 1 20 Blinking a three dimensional feel Basic Shooting When shooting a still image it is not recorded onto the tape but it is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the selected Picture Mode A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC saved and processed using a Paint Software program CF pg 59 A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape lt gt pg 67 SELECT MODE Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover then set the System Select Switch to D S C Set the Power Switch to CAMERA e The power indicator lights and an image appears SELECT PICTURE MODE Set PICTURE to FINE or STANDARD in the Menu Screen CF pg 45 as required To select in the Full Auto mode turn t
34. MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode EE LULU en 49 Menu Screen Explanations WANG Allows you to ast fous mma EF p20 MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually I pg 31 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus PICTURE Allows you to shoot up to approx 22 still images in JPEG Joint Photographic Expert Group format Since the quality of image is better than STANDARD FINE is more suitable for post production on a PC STANDARD Allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images in JPEG Joint STD Photographic Expert Group format Since in this mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images M W B AUTO This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic FINE white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment te CLOUD is not possible under
35. Port 8 pin on a Macintosh using the provided PC connection cable SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY To DIGITAL jack 8 pin PC connection cables provided e A still image stored in memory appears e When transferring still images to a computer be sure that a still image is displayed on the screen RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFT WARE Launch the provided software on your Windows PC or Macintosh Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder s memory to the Windows PC or Macintosh Refer to the software s instruction manual on the provided CD ROM for details EN For Windows To COM Port For Macintosh To Modem Port or Printer Port RS 232C e During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and PC XMODE is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 END TRANSFERRING 4 Close the software then switch off the camcorder Viewfinder PC xMODE NOTES Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder s built in memory perform the camcorder s Picture Mode Setting F pg 45 The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in the selected Picture Mode When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder make sure the number of images to be transf
36. The screen changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 to the left and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Only the still image 2 is stored in the built in memory in the selected mode then the camcorder resumes normal recording If you press during Record Standby mode first there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing then a still image appears The scene you are currently aimed at starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners The screen changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 to the left The screens 1 to are recorded onto the tape in the selected mode Only the still image is stored in the built in memory in the selected mode then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Viewfinder Remaining number of shots 22 21 gt 1 0 Pictrue mode display FINE or STD standard Pin Up A still image on a white background A shadow effect is added to give it Full A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded Blinking a three dimensional feel EN 2 l NOTES amp Six sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protect function lt pg 55 then perform the Delete function F pg 56 e When the remaining number indicator displays 0 b
37. U Jog Dial NOTES e 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 e 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 e When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 1 of MWB this unit makes its colour temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colours For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colours the image becomes the colour which approximates to green orange or purple respectively o It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance IF pg 42 3 6 EN JEO 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 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO i LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial MENU Jog Dial System Select Switch ACCESS INT TIME MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to INT TIME then pres
38. X blinks during marking If VISS is pressed during Record Standby mode the mark is placed where START STOP is pressed MBR SET OS VCR CTL O RM V709U provided VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS E VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B NAME A B AKAI PHILIPS 00 00 C MITSUBISHI O O O NEC OQ O O THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC O O 0000 Q 90 9000 NG REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when RM V709U MBR Multi Brand Remote CF7 pg 60 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V709U CF pg 60 SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL press the button on the remote for the desired function The
39. ach time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S TMIN 5MIN and No indication off 2 Release Instead of setting INT TIME to OFF in the Menu press INT TIME on the remote control until the Interval Timer indicator disappears Animation 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 37 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 25 15 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 37 press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg 37 Time Lapse press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 25 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 37 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear Also refer to pg 36 and 37 Index Code Marking To give you automatic access to any selected point on a recording 1 Press VISS once to place the index code INDE
40. ack e On the Index Menu Screen 6 still images are gt MENU END displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the MENU Jog Dial iil to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is EXIT lt INDEX gt placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same Menu Screen way e If the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the MENU Jog Dial twice to exit the Menu Screen NOTES e When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to the 6th rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then rotate it further upward The frame is moved to the 6th still image Perform the same procedure for the 13th image On the Index Menu Screen a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode Playback screen Set the System Select Switch to D S C MENU Jog Dial MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE MENU END Menu Screen EXIT lt PROTECT gt A padlock mark appears EN 55 Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image and that still image cannot be deleted ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highligh
41. ain unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 MAJOR FEATURES ES Programme AE with Special Effects 17 pg 22 23 m Auto Mode Lock m Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter m ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight m Sports E Nega Posi m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter 7 pg 16 Zoom in Digital Hyper Zoom Program Manager II F pg 22 37 Programme AE with Special Effects Zoom out Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Title Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on Random Assemble Editing 5 pg 62 65 Digital Still Camera Built in E To PC communication capable 5 pg 44 59 0e JOO O pp Integrated Auto Light F pg 19 I CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 PT OR EE EE EE ae 6 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal ees ee ee ee Ee 8 Dolo Tine SANG oe ORN EE e de EE 9 Grip Adjustment EE N EEE 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ee ee ee AA EE ee Ee ee ee 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ees ee AR ee ee ee ee 11 Tripod Mounting eie eke ee AR AE AR ee ee 11 Tape Length Setting esse EE GE EE ER AG EE EO Ek Ge eo 12 Loading Unloading A Cassette ee ee ee ee ee ee 13 VIDEO RECORDING 14 Basic Recording sa 14 Basic Features EEE EN sacieveuents 16 Advanced Features Lurer Ee EE nd 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK 38 Basit POYDO iss 38 COOL OS
42. 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 E 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 e 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 gt pg 33 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator IE moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through di
43. d next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode Set the System Select Switch to D S C MENU Jog Dial MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE gt MENU END Menu Screen fe DELETE SELECT ALL In case of ALL Delete Menu Screen In case of T SELECT NEXT lt DELETE gt 01 x x 02 x al I og Delete Select Menu Screen tI Vv DELETE CANCEL ENTER Delete Execute Menu Screen 4 HI Menu Screen D S C PLAYBACK Advanced Features cont Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full the number of remaining shots available reaches 0 blinking In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next shot Delete some still images already stored in memory to make room for new shots ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS DELETE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to DELETE then press it SELECT DELETE MODE Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to SELECT or ALL then press it To select a still image by checking the still images stored in memory select SELECT then go to step 4 To delete all the still images stored in memory at once without checking them select ALL then go to step 5 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it t
44. d it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Power Adapter Charger may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage NOTES e Before deleting some still images stored in memory perform Protect for the necessary ones C pg 55 or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally lt pg 59 Even if ALL is selected on the Delete Menu Screen it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence The Index No for images protected with the padlock mark may therefore change e When selecting the desired still image in step 4 to move the frame from No 7 to 6 place the highlight bar on EXIT by rotating the MENU Jog Dial upward Rotate it further upward to move the frame to No 6 Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one e On the Delete Select Menu Screen a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode Set the System Select Switch to D S C MENU Jog Dial MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT MENU END Menu Screen fi i Ex SLIDE SHOW 1 D S C PLAYBACK Advanced Features cont
45. d shorten service life te avoid prolonged uncharged storage ma remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off CAUTIONS NOTES O lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications ei AO EE 10 C to 35 C SER 0 C to 40 C OIT O aiara RREO NET 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark es be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals a make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage mae do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes vides away from heaters or other heat sources ae out of direct sunlight A where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration aie where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets ee vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT EN
46. e and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions 64 EN PLAY PAUSE ISING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont RM V709U provided SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY PAUSE then press ON OFF and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE 2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE 3 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scenels is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES d Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES e There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point e To ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in points or out points If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled a
47. ean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator sesse EE onsecaasevenss CF pg 33 Exposure Control Level Co AR OR EE er agudas F pg 31 White Balance Mode re ea EE ea CF pg 34 Snapshot Mode Display IF pg 21 44 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 CF pg 8 e Tape End Display TAFE END as ESEG ED ESE r pg 15 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward e Condensation Warning 8 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 1 Oe 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 e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light unit General Battery Precautions e When the C P6U or
48. een to remove pictures you do not need pg 56 e The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number e The LENS COVER warning blinks for approx 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed e When the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to VIDEO the picture is stored not only in the camcorder s built in memory but also onto the tape if a tape is in the camcorder F pg 20 e When you shoot in a dark environment the still image will become coarse and its true colours will be lost 46 EN D S C SHOOTING Advanced Features During Digital Still Camera shooting various functions used for movie shooting are also available After setting the following functions press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot A still image which takes advantage of these movie functions is stored in memory Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom Zooming is possible from 22 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi cation Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen pg 48 Picture Stabiliser When recording while holding the camorder in your hand or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image C pg 17 Video Light To brig
49. en reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END Exposure CLOSE MENU control Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen level disappears and the exposure control level counter counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted Manual Exposure Screen NOTES e To return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 3 amp To re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from To Mk di NO the image spil n To darken the image RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing Auto Focus Focus SA detection zone The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing 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 colour 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 The low contrast warning MA amp appears NOTES o 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 d
50. erred is smaller than the camcorder s remaining number of shots available Use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack The still images stored in the camcorder s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to the PC If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder s memory delete them F pg 56 57 Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries e Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic opera tions PLAY STOP PAUSE FF and REW of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible Installing The Battery PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole INSERT BATTERY Making sure the plus side is up insert the lithium battery CR2025 into the battery holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit and push the holder until it clicks into place Read the caution concerning lithium batteries I gt pg 2 RM V709U provided FUNCTIONS BUTTONS With the camcorder s power switch set to With the camcorder s power switch set to CAMERA PLAY O PAUSE IN Connector Em transmitting window
51. ette 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 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 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
52. ger refer to the respective instruction booklet 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 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE When the System ZOOM SPEED FAST Select Switch is gt NEXT set to D S C PICTURE is displayed Menu Screen ad EE DATE TIME JEEN Setting Menu 24 hour indication MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT en D 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
53. gital processing e During Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 30 Zooming Speed 1 4 in order of speed ZOOM SPEED in Pressing the Power Zoom Button the Menu Screen fully lightly FAST 1 asta SLOW 4 slowest II when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK en 1 FEATURE Quick Review PURPOSE To check the end of the last recording OPERATION 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode m Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back RETAKE R F automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal P STABILIZER 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 Stabiliser PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears e Accurate stabil
54. gital still images that look like photographs onto a tape as well as keeping them in the camcorder s built in memory It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties weddings and graduations SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to the other as shown in the illustration to the left e When the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK it is not possible to select the Snapshot Mode Only the Full image no display is available Go to step 2 TAKE SNAPSHOT 2 Press the SNAPSHOT Button e A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder s built in memory e There are two Picture Modes you can choose from when storing in the camcorder s memory FINE and STANDARD The maximum number of shots you can take varies according to the selected setting The selected Picture Mode and remaining number of shots are displayed on the screen The factory preset is FINE If you want to change the setting perform Picture Mode Setting I pg 45 FINE Allows you to shoot up to approx 22 still images STD Standard Allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images If you press during recording first there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing then a still image appears The next image starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners
55. he Select Dial to AUTO LOCK Go to step 4 To shoot using various functions turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK Go to step 3 e There are two modes FINE allows you to shoot up to approx 22 still images with higher resolution and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images with lower resolution SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to the other until the desired setting appears as shown in the illustration to the left SHOOT Press the SNAPSHOT Button e A still image is stored in the built in memory and displayed for approx 2 seconds While the still image remains displayed that image is in the process of being stored in memory and it is therefore impossible to take another shot during that time When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen you may take another shot e The remaining number of shots available is displayed NOTES e The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode In the STANDARD mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode e Six sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protect function t pg 55 then perform the Delete function pg 56 en 45 Set to D S C FEATURE Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE There are two image sett
56. hen Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears NOTES e 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 Set to VIDEO COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE VIDEO PLAYBACK Features cont FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION Still Playback To pause during playback 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 Shuttle Search To allow high speed search in either direction 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 Counter Memory Function To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment 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 pres
57. hesive tape pg 13 e If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to record onto the tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO CF pg 14 Recording does not start e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to CAMERA CF pg 14 PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode 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 cannot be performed e If the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to play back a tape Change the Switch position to VIDEO CF pg 38 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 This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward e The Counter Memory Function has been activated or rewind CF pg 40 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed OTHER The date and time displays e If you remove the power source from the camcorder while disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are e If you have
58. ht bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME or CHARACTER See respective pages FOCUS F pg 32 33 EXPOSURE CF pg 31 DATE TIME CF pg 9 CHARACTER CF pg 27 If you select JLIP ID NO press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting elf you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode NEE en 29 Menu Screen Explanations MANU o Allows you to adjust focus manually CF pg 32 33 MANU o Allows you to adjust exposure manually I pg 31 Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the z
59. hten the scene when natural lighting is too dim pg 19 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 F pg 22 23 Auto Mode Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock pg 22 23 Release Electronic Fog Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to Filter the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look KF pg 22 23 A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject CF pg 22 23 Allows you to shoot a still image in monochrome giving the effect of an older picture CF pg 22 23 Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic lt pg 22 23 The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to 6 FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing lt gt pg 33 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action CF7 pg 22 23 Nega Posi The colours of a picture are reversed I pg 22 23
60. iese bes seg CF pg 9 3 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch CF pg 19 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch CF pg 6 5 Dioptre Adjustment esse see ee IF pg 10 System Select VIDEO D S C Switch F pg 14 38 44 51 7 MODE Button iese sesse ee ee ee CF pg 20 44 SNAPSHOT Button iese sees ese IF pg 20 44 LENS COVER Switch esse sesse se ee CF pg 14 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 14 QD Power Switch iese CF7 pg 14 38 44 51 EN 73 Connectors ODE NB Jack suuin CF pg 7 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover External Microphone Input Jack CF pg 68 J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing pg 62 65 e lt is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail 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 Digital iek es ese ee gs IF pg 59 AUDIO OUT Connector IF pg 42 VIDEO OUT Connector IF pg 42 RF DC OUT Connector IF pg 42 Indicators Te IF pg 14 Power Indicator uses RR ee IF pg 14 Other Parts 31 video epa Se EE CF pg 19 32 ee esse ee ees ee CF pg 68 EE e Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for sho
61. ings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder s memory FINE and STANDARD You can select either according to your needs OPERATION E 1 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK Press the MENU Jog Dial 2 SELECT FUNCTION Select Dial Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move MENU Jog Dial the highlight bar to PICTURE then press it The Picture Mode Setting Menu appears Viewfinder 3 SET PICTURE MODE MENU Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move Menu Screen the highlight bar to the desired aus DL mms setting FINE or STANDARD EXPOSURE AUTO m Factory preset is FINE DATE NE 28 12 98 pe sere et ER FINE return to the previous setting LL PEED AUTO rotate the MENU Jog Dial to gt NEXT move the highlight bar to EXIT 4 CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the a Picture Mode highlight bar is on MENU END STANDARD Setting Menu Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen STD is displayed with STAND ARD selected and FINE is displayed with FINE selected PICTURE NOTES e To store the still images you shot we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk pg 59 e When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking it is not possible to continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for new ones Perform DELETE function in the Menu Scr
62. int and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode O EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder To external microphone input jack capped RM V709U provided Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing VIDEO procedure I gt pg 66 before continuing e The sound comes from the built in microphone or an external microphone if connected FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING Press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode END AUDIO DUBBING p Press STOP NOTES e Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing O Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape c
63. ion 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 EN 3 1 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture guality 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 Select Dial MENU Jog Dia BB ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN Viewfinder 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 MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO AUTOS DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF SG ME No indication ZOOM SPEED FAST during PNEXT recording Menu Screen EXPOSURE Exposure Menu AUTO Screen MANU 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 No indication during I recording Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Scre
64. irty 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 C pg 16 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When Tele Macro pg 29 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically EN 35 Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 7 pg 10 If you havent do so before continuing ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO Select Dial LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu MENU Jog Dial Screen appears and the highlight bar is placed on FOCUS Viewfinder ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN MENU PMENU END FOCUS AUTOS EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO Menu Screen 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS o Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar No indication W B T f to MANU then press it a and amp appear The FOOM EEF ES N during focus is locked at this point recording ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Focus Menu Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward lt appears and Screen blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward p appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF
65. isation 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 Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod 1 5 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features cont DATE TIME FEATURE Date Time Character Insert PURPOSE To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically OPERATION 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK 2 Choose a display mode by pressing DATE TIME repeatedly while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left m You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure lt gt pg 9 If you haven t do so first Select Dial DISPLAY e The selected display can be Date display recorded I e If you don t want to record the Time display display select the Date off mode ao ds ae o If you want to delete the display o Aha during shooting press DATE TIME e To recall the display engage the Auto Date Date off mode Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the i desired display appears
66. lect Dial SELECT MODE 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 In the High Speed Shutter or Sports mode picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights Viewfinder e WIDE TITLE o SUPER Select Dial d O ET Dial Viewfinder symbol indication LOCK lz te Relea 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 pk PN o i 58 53 453 Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Electronic FG FG FOG Fog Filter Elect
67. liking the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory perform the DELETE function in the Menu Screen to remove still images you do not need F pg 56 e The Picture Mode can be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number If the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to D S C the still image cannot be recorded onto the tape but will be stored in the camcorder s built in memory pg 44 amp Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC or Macintosh and saved using the provided image transfer software pg 59 The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software e When a Pin Up is taken with the Wide mode C pg 25 activated the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment the still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory will become coarse and its true colours will be lost 2 2 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features 1 second later the mode is activated Programme 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 Se
68. lows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Viewfinder After 2 sec o d NORM OFF NOTE for Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser 3 When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK the above functions will be set to the Factory settings Fade Wipe standby OFF Wide mode off Super LoLux MAX Instant Title off Picture Stabiliser off Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK However if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK the selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any position except AUTO LOCK le mm am mm eee ee eee eee n HAPPY HOLIDAYS using Character MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left SELECT PRESET TITLE 1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTE Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting this is not recorded EN 2 7 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN 7 Turn the Select Dial to any position
69. mal screen REC TIME Indicator EE LU NOT 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 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 For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode e Fade or Wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting 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 cancelled when the power is shut off or when the cass
70. n rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight O in the top left corner and then press it e To display the characters you have set Date Time Character Insert F pg 18 or Instant Titles QF pg 26 e Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode I OL KECYOUCVELLOLO BACK NEXT EXITCLEAR Select 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 BACK REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM 0 COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO 07 DEMO MODE gt MENU END Setting Menu ex REC TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO DEMO MODE MENU END Normal Screen MENU Jog Dial Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function 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 displayed elf the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlig
71. nd editing doesn t take place e Pressing ON OFF clears all in and out points from memory Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety NEE LULU en DO Original tape camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR MODE 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is beging copied is shown with a blinking highlight END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable RM V709U MENU NOTES provide Jog Pred e If you performed step 1 C on page 63 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR REC STBY VCR during editing ON OFF e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL Using the RM V709U it is also possible to perform deck to deck Random
72. on a connected TV see Date Time Character Insert C pg 18 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 to the left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTRE Turn the dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA NEE LULU en I 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 keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left Q then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 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
73. ontains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording e To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape e Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 TROUBLESHOOTING en 69 POWER No power is supplied e The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 6 e The battery pack is not charged pg 6 e The power supply has not been correctly connected F pg 7 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 Some functions are not available e The Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the shooting a very bright object background and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear e Sunlight is directly
74. oom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used KF pg 12 M W B AUTO This camcorder s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic FINE white balance adjustment However precise colour adjustment te CLOUD is not possible under the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour HALOGEN 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 I pg 34 ZOOM SPEED FAST Allows you to set the zooming speed CF pg 16 SLOW Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations cont REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording pg 37 INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer pg 36 and Time Lapse recording CF pg 37 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off a
75. open the camcorder s chassis seede disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use eee allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit dees remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on mam leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit En in places subject to excessive humidity or dust ER in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove VE in places subject to excessive shock or vibration get near a television set or near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc MR in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures NEE WAMA 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder Be sure to hold the main unit with both
76. order demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder DEMO MODE is set to OFF 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 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 CH Does not display colour bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays colour bars By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE automatically e During demonstration all functions except zoom are disabled Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK D S C PLAYBACK Basic Playback HS l Page Button Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the built in memory You can view the still images stored in memory one at a time much like flipping through a photo album SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to D S C then set the Power Switch to PLAY e The still image stored in memory is displayed e When no still image is stored in memory the screen becomes blue PLAY BACK Press W or T located on the Page Button
77. ose and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Slide BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack G Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover 2 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth 2 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 3 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 5 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 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 Mould may form if the lens is left dirty Sen GENERAL Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder Power source Power consumption light on light off Signal system SYSTEM Camcorder format Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed Recording time max D S C format Recording format Recording medium Number of storable shots Image size CAMERA Pick up Lens Viewfinder White balance adjustment SPECIFICATIONS O C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C Approx 840 g MW x TIZ HIX 242 D mm DE 6V 8 6 W 5 7 W PAL type VHS PAL standard
78. oting REMO SENSO sisie dige an C pg 61 EI Clock Battery Compartment CF pg 8 EM Battery Pack Mount CF pg 6 EA LCD window A Picture Mode Display Remaining Number of Shots Indicator Electronic Viewfinder CF pg 10 EN Shoulder Strap Eyelets F pg 11 EE E E ee ee CF pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 11 4 EN INDEX cont 30MIN S LX T30 8 REC INE 12 16 gt gt gt TWILIGHT A PA 9 NORM 01 18 10 LENS COVER MWB 19 si P 20 OT gt MIN 1 45 TAPE END all gt MERRY CHRISTMAS 25 12 98 22 50 00 Viewfinder Indications 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time r pg 15 When no cassette is inserted the cassette warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette 73 warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warningt 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 03 mark is displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab s position 2 Programme AE Indicator IF pg 22 Displayed at 2 for approx 1 second when the Select Dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 9 2 10 Fade Wipe Standby Tale es E
79. ou have set the tape length it remains un ZOOM SPEED FAST changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO gt NEXT LOCK e When the System Select Switch is set to D S C it is not possible to set TAPE LENGTH REED TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT Turn to take up slack en o Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES 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 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 opened while the camcorder is in the record mode VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 6 amp Tape Length Setting pg
80. press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF JSE Tape running indicator gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search 44 Rewind Reverse Search IN Still Playback Tape counter PLAY PAUSE REW VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback 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 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Swtich to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to PLAY The power indicator lights PLAY BACK 3 Press PLAY PAUSE The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK p Press STOP Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW to rewind or FF to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTE The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY VIDEO 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 1 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 W
81. re detaching the power source BN V22U 145 85 BN V25U 180 110 when the video light is on make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction EE EN a CHARGE MARKER Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged NOTES 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 6 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 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 Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e High temperatures can damage the battery pack
82. ronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look 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 id id SEPIA The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide F pg 25 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie de D EN 23 Dial Viewfinder Mad symbol indication one 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 6 FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode lt gt pg 34 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing CF pg 33 Sports High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action EET Nega Posi Negative Positive The colours of a picture are reversed 1 2000 sec 1 2000 Be S 1 2000 High Speed Shutter High Speed Shutter 1 2000s Captures faster action than Sports mode 24 en Ex Fader Fade in Fade out Function indication Viewfinder
83. s COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so the M disappears VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette MI Compartment door Sliding latch Compact video cassette Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one R6 AA size battery as shown in the illustration to the 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 compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left push up and remove the cassette 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
84. s the MENU Jog Dial Recording Start Stop Button Select Dial Viewfinder MENU o SET INTERVAL TIME duas PC am 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar EXPOSURE AUTO to the desired time then press the MENU Jog Dial DATE TIME 25 12 98 iohli i TELE MACRO OFF The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is se odor 130 5 placed on MENU END ZOOM SPEEDI FASTE NEXT Er CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial START DELAYED RECORDING 5 If you set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Press the Recording Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins BACK Ls REC TIME JOFFE INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER D ZOOM ON COLOUR BAN ile automatically OFF If you set the System Select Switch to D S C PMENU END Press the SNAPSHOT Button When the selected time has elapsed a still image is shot automatically INT TIME REC TIME To Cancel Self Timer If you set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF If you set the System Select Switch to D S C Before shooting a still image press the SNAPSHOT INT TIME Menu REC TIME Menu Button then set INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF INT TIME Indicator INT TIME and REC TIME indications on the nor
85. signed exclusively for the VHS C video cassette Only cassettes marked VHS C can be used with this unit m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace 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 E Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark m The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91 157 EEC and 93 86 EEC m Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly Cd This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the m
86. so use only where good ventilation is available Dont allow it to discharge in container such as a bag e If you stop recharging or discharging 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 To AC outlet DC OUT terminal To DC IN jack AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15EG DC cord To car s cigarette Pd lighter socket USING A CAR BATTERY USING AC POWER Use the optional Car Battery Charger Adapter Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in connect as shown in the illustration above the illustration above NOTES NOTE e When using the car battery leave the engine idling The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3E can automatic voltage selection in the AC range from also be used to charge the battery pack 110 V to 240 V When using the optional Car Battery Char
87. switch 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 Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place 2 charging has started e The CHG indicator begins blinking to indicate To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHG indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the AN BELEIDE Approximate recording time unit min battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack ATTENTION Befo
88. t all times CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters I pg 27 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 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 OFF Does not display colour bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays colour bars By recording colour bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the colour bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE OFF si Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase Protect
89. t bar to PROTECT then press it e If you do not want to perform Protect for any still image go to step 4 SET PROTECT Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it The padlock mark appears above the selected image e On the Protect Menu Screen all still images are displayed six at a time To perform Protect for the still images that come after the 6th one rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is placed automatically on the 7th still image Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way e To complete Protect go to step 4 CLOSE MENU Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice To remove Protect Perform steps 1 and 2 rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image with the padlock mark then press it The padlock mark located above the still image disappears and the image is no longer protected When finished removing protection perform step 4 NOTES e To move the frame from Index No 7 to 6 place the highlight bar on EXIT by rotating the MENU Jog Dial upward Rotate the MENU Jog Dial further upward The frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one On the Protect Menu Screen a star mark is displaye
90. tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 5 pg 12 e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded o 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 e If the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately If you 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 17 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed Zoom out Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU gt MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25 12 98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M W B AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST gt NEXT EE Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous
91. the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to record 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 2 pg 23 e With the Electronic fog filter mode CF pg 23 engaged when Fader not Mosaic is used the image fades in out to a white screen e Even if you start shooting with the Fade Wipe indication displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting the Fade Wipe does not function EE en ID Viewfinder Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect ENGAGE WIDE MODE 1 Press WIDE EE Wide mode e To restore normal screen press WIDE again Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged e The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in a dark lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot SUPER LOLUX the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORM To record a subject in a dimly lit environ ment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark OFF Al
92. the following conditions e When an object is in various shades of the same colour amp HALOGEN When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot MWB outdoors o In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment I pg 34 ZOOM SPEED FAST Allows you to set the zooming speed gt pg 16 Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 50 EN C SHOOTING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations cont REC TIME Setting is impossible INT TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer lt pg 36 TALLY LAMP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The tally lamp remains off at all times CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters F pg 27 COLOUR BAR While the colour bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 07 DEMO MODE For Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade Wipe Instant Titles etc When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camc
93. ts The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Use the RM V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switchc to VIDEO set the Power Switch to PLAY FIND EDIT OUT POINT Play back the tape locate the Edit out point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control RESET COUNTER Press and hold COUNTER R M for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press again for less than 1 second and make sure M appears FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode END INSERT EDITING NOTES o After step 5 Retake F pg 17 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the desig nated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE REW the e ol
94. wice SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it X appears above the selected still image When you have finished selecting all the desired still images rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on NEXT then press the MENU Jog Dial e On the Delete Select Menu Screen the still images are displayed six at a time To delete the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from No 1 to No 6 then rotate it further downward The frame is moved to the 7th still image automatically Perform the same procedure for still images that follow the 7th one In Case of SELECT NEXT lt DELETE gt If you check the remaining still images on Index Menu Screen after deleting EXIT INDEX ei ME 02 aa 03 aa NOT ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to CANCEL or ENTER then press it e CANCEL does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen e ENTER deletes the selected still images While ENTER blinks they are in the process of being deleted from memory After deleting is finished the screen returns to the Menu Screen CLOSE MENU Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the Menu Screen CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu an

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