Amana PACKAGE HEAT PUMP Electric Heater User Manual
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1. Date Time SeHing iere deer prr tnn gta ene Rr neo Length Setting er tre ad ua e np Recording Mode Setting Loading Unloading A Cassette Grip Adjustment no Fi Rare add Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting RECORDING Basic Recording nsiet napua Basic Features os deese eae aQ u n uuu Advanced Features PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Basic Connections Basic Playback 5 5 28 nuw aaa coe n EDITING Tape a SS SS t m RI RE Random Assemble Editing R A Edit USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX Viewfinder Controls irre aS ui Qy u Coritieclors u e Rupi Indicalors u u CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES2. Sen GETTING STARTED CHG charge indicator Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power POWER To AC outlet NOTES e No function is available without power supply Use only specified power supply Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet The power indicator lights ATTACH BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place The CHG indicator lights DETACH BATTERY PACK When charging is completed the END indicator END indicator Charge marker 2 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you lights Slide the battery pack opposite the direction remember whether it has been of the arrow charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you BATT PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE choose which one means BN V11U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min charged BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min discharged BN V22U approx 2 hrs 10 min approx 7 hrs BN V25U approx 2 hrs 40 min approx 10 hrs USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook on ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place DETACH BATTERY
3. Set POWER to CAMERA Tape length indicator T20 T30 T40 Recording mode indicator SP lt EP Turn to take up slack Gear Erase Protection GETTING STARTED cont Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press 20 30 40 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP NOTE The tape remaining time pg 14 displayed the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference SET RECORDING MODE 1 Press SP EP button SP Standard Play provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing while EP Extended Play is more economical recording at 1 3 the speed of SP NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Loading Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force to open INSERT REMOVE CASSETTE 2 Make sure the label is facing outward CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached e Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn t
4. BRIGHTEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder OR DARKEN IMAGE Press maximum 06 The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder When you want to return to the factory setting RESTORE INITIAL SETTING Press and simultaneously The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image To darken the image FAR RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focus detection zone NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning gt appears in the viewfinder Focus Lock This fe
5. Remove Cassette Retake eet eet ees Rewi d Tapeu eene eterne tg S Self Timer teas pg 26 Sepia Mode e pg 17 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 13 Shuttle Search we pg 33 Specifications we pg 45 Sports Mode e pg 17 Still Playback rte pg 31 T Tape Counter oi E pg 30 Tape Dubbing pg 32 Tape Length Setting pg 12 Time Lapse Shooting e pg 27 Tracking e pg 31 Tripod Mounting e pg 13 Twilight Mode esee pg 17 V Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 Viewfinder Indications pg 39 W White Balance Adjustment pg 23 Wide Mode treten pg 20 Z ZOOMING a u an OT A qas pg 15 43 When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not
6. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V11U V12U V22U V25U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use
7. record subject in dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK mode S LX Super LoLux To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Association Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment TELE MACRO Usually set to this position Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus INTERVAL TIMER This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self Timer pg 26 and Time Lapse recording F pg 27 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time Lapse recording I pg 27 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
8. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH 4 Press BATT RELEASE to remove the battery pack Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR 1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper CLEAN VIEWFINDER 3 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES 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 Mold may form if the lens is left dirty TROUBLESHOOTING 7 POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and doesn t come back on by itself RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start PLAYBACK The tape is running but there s no playback picture e The battery pack has not been attached correctly r pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged r pg 8 The power supply has not been correctly connected r pg 9 The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still doesn t com
9. down toward T Zoom Out 1 Push the switch up toward W e The further the power zoom switch is pushed the faster the zoom speed becomes Focusing may become unstable during zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby set manual focus or Focus Lock pgs 18 19 then zoom in or out in Record mode Quick Review To check the end of the last record ing 1 Press and release quickly during the Record Standby mode Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording Pressing F fast forwards the tape and pressing R reverses it 3 Press Recording Start Stop to start recording Noise may appear during Retake This is normal 1 second later the mode is activated After 1 sec Ls d Viewfinder PROGRAM AE select dial DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting In this mode the following controls are disabled FADE WIDE TITLE DISPLAY M W B Manual White Balance Man
10. Button pg 30 2 Power Zoom Lever G pg 15 RETAKE R Quick Review Button L3 pg 15 3 BATT Battery RELEASE Switch r pg 8 I EE Button eee es CF pg 30 4 Recording Start Stop Button I gt pg 14 RETAKE F Button L3 pg 15 5 POWER Switch eee CF pg1430 2 PLAY PAUSE CF pg 30 STOP Button seen gt pg 30 SELECT Button eee CF pg 20 Tape Length 720 30 40 19 SET Button L3 pg 20 Select acoso C pg 12 7 PROGRAM AE Select Dial r gt pg 16 COUNTER R Reset M Memory Multi Function Control B t eite rores renes C pg 31 Exposure sss r pg 17 EDIT B ttOn dot terere C3 pg 35 e Focus FAR NEAR r gt pg 18 Recording Mode SP EP Select Menu Setting Change CF pg 24 Pe s Tracking L3 pg 31 PRAEDI CANCEL Button MENU Button r pg 24 a i PUSH Button s r pg 12 P R A EDIT IN OUT 34 GD EJECT Switch aaa r pg 12 Connectors Other Parts J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Located beneath the jack cover Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing I pg 34 e t is used to connect the
11. PACK 2 Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BATT PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME BN V11U 1 hr 10 min BATT RELEASE BN V12U 1 hr 10 min BN V22U 2 hrs 20 min BN V25U 3 hrs 5 min REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that ATTENTION allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Before detaching the power source To discharge the battery e attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction w 9 NOTES The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is availab
12. and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instruc
13. between the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions RF unit RF V5U optional NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead 2 us Connection To TV With NO A V Input o monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the Connectors Playback ONLY camcorder s Power switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input NOTE mode Use the optional RF V5U RF unit If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection adjacent to the TV as interference will occur procedure in the camcorder playback picture 30 Tape counter PLAY PAUSE Recording mode indicator Tape running indicator gt 44 Playback gt gt Fast Forward Forward Search Rewind Reverse Search Still Playback PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections pg 29 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 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 2 Set the Power switch to PLAY The Power On indicator lights PLAYBACK Press PLAY PAUSE The playbac
14. camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer Information in English is also available at our home page http www jvc victor co jp O DOIN Jack eee r pg 9 The jacks to are located beneath the jack cover VIDEO OUT Jack RF DC OUT Jack AUDIO OUT Jack Indicators 21 Tally gt pg 14 28 Power On Indicator I gt pg 14 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area built in here is the sensor necessary for shooting Microphone Ell Shoulder Strap Eyelets gt pg EA Clock Battery Compartment I pg EE Battery Pack Mount gt pg Ell Electronic Viewfinder I gt pg Ed LENS COVER Switch r pg Grip Strap s pg Tripod Mounting Socket I gt pg 13 10 10 14 13 13 42m INDEX Terms N AC Power Adapter ND Effect pg 16 Animation Recording P Auto Date Record AUTOFOCUS aa u Playback na i A pg 30 Auto Mode Lock Mode Program AE with Special Effects pg 16 Auto Mode Release Mode pg 16 Provided Accessories pg 6 B Q Batte
15. cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help General Battery Precautions When the C P6U or C P7U cassette adapter are not functioning even when cor
16. date record mode and disables all other modes e In the Auto Date Record mode if the date changes while you re shooting the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point It is not recorded during any other recordings made on that day DEC 25 97 DEC 25 97 PM 10 50 Character Generator SET CHAR IN PARIS FRANCE No Characters Example of stored stored characters White balance mode indicator No indication MWB Auto X 3 lt SELECT NOTES La RARE MWB EN 23 Manual White Balance Adjustment M W B This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an object is in various shades of the same color When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors In these cases use the camcorder s built in preset filters for white balance adjustment SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION Vi Press SELECT reapeatedly until M W B appears 1 SELECT WHITE BALANCE 3 Press SET Manual White Balance until the required indication appears in the viewfinder MWB With a memorized personal White Balance setting see below Outdoors on sunny day Outdoors on cloud
17. frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN 29 There are three basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Connection To VCR A Editing Dubbing and Playback NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables To AUDIO and n VIDEO connectors CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the optional Audio and Video cables between the When connecting the cables open the jack cover Audio and Video cables optional AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder Pair i ai and those on the VCR To AUDIO and j SUPPLY POWER VIDEO IN connectors 11 2 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode Antenna Connection To A TV With A V Input Connectors B Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional Audio and Video cables To AUDIO n VIDEO and RF DC CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV E OUT connectors 1 As shown in the illustration at left connect the m optional Audio and Video cables
18. image will appear in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop button once again For more details gt pg 14 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Program Manager lt pg 16 27 The Logical Choice Program AE with Special Effects Exposure Control Focus Fader Wide Instant Title _ s Compact VHS Date Time Character Insert White lig VASIH Balance Adjustment Menu Adjustment m FSI The only compact video Variable Speed Hyper Zoom cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR lt gt pg 15 with VHS Playpak Zoom in Program AE with Special Effects gt pg 16 m Auto Mode Lock m Auto Mode Release m Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect m Sepia m Twilight m Sports Random Assemble Editing 1 1000 sec High Speed Shutter gt pg 33 35 m 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter ES i _ EfofoHfofoE ofol e Zoom out PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery Pack Charger AA V11U VHS PlayPak C P7U BN V11U DC Cord Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery CR2025 VHS H He Cassettes marked VHS can be used with this camcorder CONTENTS GETTING STARTED li S TM Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal Viewfinder Adjustment
19. it a fancy look 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 MM A DIAL VIEWFINDER DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE SYMBOL INDICATION MODE wee Sepia Sports The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of action an older movie Use together with Wide r pg 20 1 1000 sec for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood 1 1000 FE S 1 1000 High Speed Shutter movie ili E 1 2000 sec gt Twilight 1 2000 2 512000 Hon Spesi Shutter Twilight High Speed Shutter 1 1000s 1 2000s Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more Captures faster action than Sports mode natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set outdoor mode but can also be manually changed to another mode pg 23 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 F pg 19 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK
20. persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V11U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 V 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V11U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique l AA V11U POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 or incinerate Replace the battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom
21. serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina tion to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other p
22. shooting in Animation or Time Lapse mode Fade in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated ACCESS MENU SCREEN SET RECORDING TIME automatically after the selected period of time Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS Press or to move the highlight bar down to INTERVAL TIMER then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 155 305 1 MIN SMIN or select to turn the function OFF SET RECORDING TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to REC TIME then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 45 1 25 1S or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close Menu screen START TIME LAPSE RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop button Recording and intervals al
23. Date Time Character Display I gt pg 22 09 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator Changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level csssl Cxal C31 01 When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Note The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged Focus Indicator am nay CF pg 18 Q Exposure Level Indicator G pg 17 White Balance Mode Indicator pg 23 Menu Setting Change Indicator CF pg 24 Clock Warning Displayed for about 5 seconds if the clock lithium battery is not in place or is exhausted when power is turned on Also displayed for about 5 seconds when clock battery becomes exhausted while using the camcorder For inserting or replacing the clock battery sisse ota teneo deti pg 10 Condensation Warning When this indication appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off without removing the power source for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Tape End Display pg 14 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback recording or fast forward INDEX Controls Controls D Diopter Adjustment CF pg 10 8 REW
24. IO and VIDEO IN amp B To Remote To connectors PAUSE Pause y VCR Recording deck RM V700U optional IN P1 0 00 25 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 T UNTER OTAL PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions SELECT SCENES ACCESS R A EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY PAUSE then press R A EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want then press IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display REGISTER END OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN OUT to register it The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene 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 To ensure correct operation leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes e Blank portions of tape cannot be
25. Jvc MM COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER Compact VHS 2e 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 All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F pg 7 Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that eos refer to the Index gt pgs 39 42 familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use Fee read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 43 and 44 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
26. LECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt FADE appears gt FADE 4 Fade Standby indication FADE SELECT button ENGAGE FADE STANDBY MODE Press SET to engage the Fade Standby mode The Fade Standby indication FADE is displayed START RECORDING PROGRAM AE select dial Press Recording Start Stop to start recording and activate fade in SET button OR END RECORDING FADE IN Press Recording Start Stop to end recording and engage fade out NOTES Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia C pg 17 FADE OUT e With the Electronic fog filter mode F pg 16 engaged the image fades in out to a white screen 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 SELECT 19 O Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position AND gems fie SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt WIDE appears ENGAGE WIDE MODE 3 Press SET RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press SET again while gt WIDE 4 appears Title indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY v OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS Y A SPECIAL DAY No indication HAPPY HOLIDAYS v OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY SELECT L CONGRATULATIONS eMe The characters you ha
27. NEAR to move the pointer to the desired character then press MENU The selected characters appear at the bottom ofthe screen Repeat as many times as desired max 18 2 3 select the location of the next character press FAR or NEAR to highlight the row of squares at the bottom of the screen then press FAR or NEAR to make the desired location blink Press when you re done and the pointer returns to the character grid END CHARACTER SETTING Press FAR or NEAR to make END blink then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen 4 NOTES To erase a character you entered mistakenly make CLEAR blink by pressing FAR or NEAR then press MENU All characters are deleted at once Or to erase selected characters only first move the pointer to the row of squares by pressing FAR or NEAR to highlight them Press FAR or NEAR to make the desired character blink then press FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to O in the top left corner Press MENU To display the characters you have set Instant Title or Date Time Character Insert pg 22 Characters may be set only in the Record Standby mode 2 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont SELECT Date Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor record them manually or automatically and even
28. NU SCREEN Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press to move the highlight bar down to DATE TIME then press NEAR The Set Date And Time screen appears SET DATE TIME Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set begins blinking then press or to until the correct setting appears PROGRAM AE select dial NEAR f you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to CANCEL then press MENU If you re satisfied with the settings go on to step 5 START CLOCK OPERATION FAR GAIN UP S LX Menu Screen 81779 0 OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO Once you ve set the month day year and time SET CHARACTER press FAR or NEAR until SET begins to blink then DATETIME press MENU The Menu screen reappears END MENU KEY CLOSE MENU Press MENU Set Time and Date Screen 1 00 AM 12 00 NOTES T To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a SET connected TV see Date Time Insert pg 22 CANCEL e If in step 4 you input an invalid date FEB 30 JUN 31 etc and perform step 5 INPUT ERROR appears blinking at the bottom of the screen Press FAR or NEAR to input the correct number Date Month Day Year Time 12 hour indication with AM or PM 12m SP EP recording mode button T20 30 40 tape length select button
29. ONS UQ BRAND BUTTONS e If the power doesn t come on in step 1 try NAME A NAME A another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the RM V700U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR The RM V700U cannot be used to operate this camcorder PHILIPS ow ococoocOo 009 00 0009 PANASONIC HITACHI JVC A B Cc MAGNAVOX MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector NON JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack TOSHIBA ojoo 000000 0000000000009000 E o eo 0000000000 O00000 000000000000000 ZENITH All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 34 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE REW FF STOP CANCEL Open the cover To AUDIO To J terminal out connectors Editing cable Audio and optional 3 50 Video cable mini plug cable optional To AUD
30. OSE MENU Press MENU START DELAYED RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP The tally lamp begins blinking and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start Once recording begins the lamp stops blinking but stays lit To Release Self Timer Wn while the tally lamp is blinking press RECORDING START STOP to stop the blinking then set INTERVAL TIMER to OFF ww 7 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode is set to SP before performing the following steps Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar down to REC TIME then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 1 45 1 25 1S or select to turn the function OFF Then press MENU to close 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 RELEASE ANIMATION MODE 5 Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF NOTES For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when
31. as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK OPERATION GUIDE EE 5 INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE SUPPLY POWER Hook on BATT RELEASE Using the battery pack El Hook on the battery pack s top end to the camcorder Charging procedure gt pg 8 H Push in the battery pack until it locks into place To remove the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack PLAYBACK El Slide EJECT Insert a video cassette E Press PUSH For more details pg 12 SHOOTING STOP Set to PLAY El Set the power switch to PLAY Press REW The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape E Press PLAY PAUSE Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder To stop playback press STOP For more details pg 30 m Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak pg 28 LENS COVER open close knob Set to CAMERA Recording Start Stop button El Slide the LENS COVER open close knob to open the lens cover Set the power switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an
32. ature locks the focus in place which is especially helpful in the following situations When things pass between your subject and the camcorder Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording When you want your subject to be focused and to appear in a corner of the screen First center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK LOCK FOCUS Press FAR or NEAR The focus lock indication appears in the viewfinder RELEASE FOCUS LOCK Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The focus lock indication disappears NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 15 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 r pg 25 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automati cally Power zoom lever FAR NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial 19 Manual Focus NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjus
33. battery 1 Provided Accessories r gt pg 6 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V22U BN V25U Car Battery Charger BH V3U Battery Charger BH VC10U Car Battery Cord AP V7U RF Unit RF V5U Compact VHS C Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Wireless Remote Control Unit RM V700U The RM V700U cannot be used to operate this camcorder This comcorder can use the RM V700U only for R A Edit with a non JVC VCR Some acccessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD E g 9vyXV H9 Printed in Japan 0397TOV K UN YP H
34. becomes the color which aproximates to green orange or purple respectively GAIN UP S LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY GAIN UP yNORM TELE MACRO ON INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN REC TIME JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings this mark appears in the viewfinder RECORDING Advanced Features cont Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU SELECT FUNCTION Press or to place the highlight bar on the desired function MAKE SETTING The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME or JLIP ID NO press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears If you select SET CHARACTER or DATE TIME press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function SET CHARACTER amp pg 21 DATE TIME pg 11 CLOSE MENU 5 Press MENU The normal screen reappears NOTE The menu is available only in the Record Standby mode w 25 MENU GAIN UP
35. cture grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 10 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Z en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and
36. dard DC 6V 15 5 W NTSC type FM recording Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard MASIH cassette 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips 40 minutes 120 minutes with TC 40 cassette 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 3596 to 80 20 to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Approx 805 g 1 8 Ibs 112 W x 112 H x 211 D mm 4 7 16 x 4 7 16 x 8 5 16 CAMERA Pick up 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 3 8 to 68 4 mm 18 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 46 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder White balance with 0 55 color LCD adjustment Auto Manual adjustment VIDEO Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO out connector AUDIO Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO out connector AC POWER ADAPTER BATTERY CHARGER AA V11U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries AC 120 60 HZ AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 8 5 1 3 VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 Charging system Constant current peak detection timer controlled Dimensions 150 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 15 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Weight Approx 320 g 0 71 Ibs CASSETTE ADAPTER C P7U Dimensions 188 W x 25 H x 104 D mm 7 7 16 x 1 x 4 1 8 Weight Approx 240 g 0 53 Ibs Accessory AA R6 size
37. e on consult your nearest JVC dealer The recording tape s Erase Protection tab is missing Cover the hole with adhesive tape Some tapes have sliding tabs In this case check the position of the tab The camcorder Power switch has not been set to CAMERA F pg 14 The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel If A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV switch has not been set to VIDEO The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel Playback picture is blurred or The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your interrupted nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred e This is normal during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT Noise bars appear in the playback e Manual Tracking has not been performed t pg 31 picture The tape stops during fast forward or The Counter Memory Function has been activated rewind r pg 31 Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other be performed 38 TROUBLESHOOTING OTHER The tape won t eject e The battery pack is running low Some functions are not available The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCK Vertical white lines appear when 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 ap
38. he 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 EN 13 Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 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 lever Refasten the Velcro strip Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet D then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2 and then through the buckle 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left D then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed MIN below If not do so before co
39. k picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV 3 STOP PLAYBACK 4 PressSTOP 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 or Still Playback mode To turn on again set the Power switch to POWER OFF then to PLAY PLAYBACK Features EN 3 1 FEATURE PURPOSE Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback 1 Press either button as many times as necessary for best picture To reset TRACKING to the original preset press both and buttons simultaneously e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders OPERATION NOTES 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 COUNTER R M PLAY PAUSE NOTE 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 FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make i
40. le Don t allow it to discharge in container such as a bag If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e A blinking CHG indicator means that the battery pack has become hot Wait until it cools down to continue 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 light during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer USING A CAR BATTERY To AC outlet Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery A Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine AC Power idling Adapter Charger e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can AA V11U also be used to charge the battery pack DC OUT terminal When using the optional Car Battery Charger or anm Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective To car s instruction booklet cigarette lighter USING AC POWER Car Battery Cord socket Use the AC Power Adapter connect as shown in A
41. make your own titles NOTE You should already have performed the Date Time Setting procedure F pg 11 If you haven t do so before continuing DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT DISPLAY 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt 015 4 appears PROGRAM AE select dial CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE Press SET while in Record Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left Auto Date Record mode Date display Date off mode Character Generator Y Date Time display NOTES The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press SET If you want to call back a deleted display engage the Record Standby mode and then select the desired display mode using SET Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE DEC 25 97 Auto date record Auto date record AUTO DATE RECORD mode executed 3 Your camcorder automatically records the date for about Date display Date Time display 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations After changing the date After loading a cassette After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing SET In this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE NOTES Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the auto
42. n re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning INDEX Viewinder y 18MIN REC SP ddd FADE 1MIN m1 2S DEC 25 97 Viewfinder Indications gt DISP 4 4 SEPIA d LENS COVER PAUSE ci 3 4 Bi TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS AM 10 24 CD Cassette Warning Remaining TAPE TIME sten nnne CF pg 14 When no cassette is inserted or when Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the Cassette Cr3 Warning blinks Otherwise the Remaining Tape Time is displayed 2 Recording Mode SP EP Indicator G pg 12 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator r pg 16 Displayed at for approx 1 second when the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another Then only the indicator remains at 9 Program Manager Function Indication tette tener I gt pg 20 Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK 5 Lens Cover Warning r gt pg 14 Tape Length Display G pg 12 D Zoom Level Indicator G pg 15 Recording Indicator I pg 14 Fade Standby Indicator I gt pg 20 Interval Time Recording Time Indicator esses I gt pg 26 9 Record Standby Mode Indicator I gt pg 14 Instant Title Display gt pg 21
43. ng magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 1 22 F 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 x drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at ex
44. ntinuing Now calculating Power F pg 8 Tape Length setting F pg 12 120MIN Recording Mode Setting gt pg 12 Grip Adjustment C pg 13 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then insert the cassette with the label facing out Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Slide the LENS COVER open close switch to open the lens cover then set the power switch to CAMERA Tape remaining time indicator 119MIN Power indicator ae 2MIN Blinking MIN Blinking OMIN Blinking The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby Mode The scene you re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it START SHOOTING Press the RECORDING START STOP button LENS COVER switch e The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress and Miss appears in the viewfinder STOP RECORDING Press the RECORDING START STOP button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The indicated remaining time is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of
45. pear e Sunlight is directly entering the lens in the viewfinder The picture is blurred in the Quick e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode F pg 12 An error number i e E03 appears Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the in the viewfinder power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears in the view finder consult your nearest JVC dealer The image is out of focus The diopter needs to be adjusted gt pg 10 The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus pg 18 A character generator title and the f you remove the power source from the camcorder while date and time displays disappear the power is on all settings and selections are erased from the viewfinder Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source Even though the Lens Cover is open The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the the Lens Cover Warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of the position blinks of the Lens Cover The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and the
46. r additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished VCR Recording deck w S5 Random Assemble Editing SET REMOTE VCR CODE R A Edit SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Create edited videos easily using your Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote camcorder as the source player You can select toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR order you like R A Edit is more easily SET and press button A and then B performed when the optional RM V700U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with The code is automatically set once you release the your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on can also be performed by operating the VCR manae S ee OPERATE THE 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 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 MBR SET You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR CTL IMPORTANT Although the is compatible with VCRs RM V700U optional those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions VCR CODE LIST NOTES VCR BRAND BUTT
47. rectly operated the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries C P6U or C P7U AA R6 size Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused batteries can leak or explode 1 Refer to the C P6U C P7U instructions when replacing the battery 2 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 3 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire 4 Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a nickel cadmium battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life a
48. registered as in points or out points If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn t take place Pressing R A EDIT clears all in and out points from memory leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety m 35 ORIGINAL TAPE camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 3 2 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE IN OUT INOUT OUT MODE Y Vv b 4 Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order END AUTOMATIC EDITING When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C on page 33 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs LENS COVER open close switch USER MAINTENANCE After Use Set the Power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder
49. roducts including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
50. ry Pack ete penes Quick Review aaa pg 15 Brighten the Image R Random Assemble Editing roses we nage rie ea pg 9 Cassette Adapter pg 28 Character Generator pg 21 Charge Marker e pg 8 Charging the Battery Pack pg 8 Clock Lithium Battery 10 Connection to a VCR TV pg 29 Contents nre terrere vise od redde pg 7 Counter Memory pg 31 D Darken the Image pg 17 Date Time Character Insert pg 22 Date Time Setting pg 11 Discharge the Battery pack 8 Diopter Adjusts anseiam iea ni oik pg 10 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 16 Erase Protection Exposure Control F Fade in out Fast Forward Tape m Focus etre G Grip Adjustment pg 13 H High Speed Shutter Mode pg 17 Insert Cassette Instant Titl s repens M Manual pg 19 code Setting pg 33 Recording Advanced Features Recordihg Recording Start Stop cited Recording Mode Setting Recording Standby Remote Control Unit
51. t easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 2 seconds The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M 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 NOTES The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes To disable Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M so the M disappears 328 Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the eel PLAY PAUSE camcorder and the VCR a rower switch E PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power switch to PLAY turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes FIND EDIT IN POINT lt VIDEO OUT Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot When connecting connectors just before the edit in point Once it s reached press the cables open the PAUSE on the camcorder jack cover 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 Audio and Video cable optional To AUDIO and PAUSE on the camcorder E connectors EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 fo
52. ternate automatically RELEASE TIME LAPSE MODE To release when the tally lamp is not blinking set REC TIME and INTERVAL TIMER in the Menu screen to OFF To release when the tally lamp is blinking press the Recording Start Stop button to stop the blinking then set INTERVAL TIMER and REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter VHS PlayPak Use this to play back a VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder The C P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it and install one AA R6 size battery as shown in the illustration at left Then reattach the cover INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compartment door PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e During special effect playback slow motion still
53. the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected 7 pg 12 e END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e I 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 I you re recording a cassette from the middle use the RETAKE function F pg 15 to find the end of the last recording so you don t erase any of it e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed RECORDING Basic Features Power zoom switch EY 3 2 Zoom out Zoom indicator FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTES FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE FEATURE PURPOSE OPERATION NOTE EN 1 5 Zooming Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in out effect Zoom In 1 Push the power zoom switch
54. the illustration to the left NOTE The supplied AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V AP V7U optional BH V3U optional GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit s power and remove the power supply unit OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY Ensuring the plus side is up insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS t pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 7 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to CAMERA en 11 Date Time Setting SELECT MODE First set the power switch to CAMERA Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ACCESS ME
55. tions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting stru
56. tments pg 10 If you haven t do so before continuing SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject Press and hold FAR The Manual Focus indications appear and 4 blinks Go to step 3 To nearer subject Press and hold NEAR The Manual Focus indications gt appear and gt blinks Go to step 3 LOCK FOCUS Release FAR or NEAR The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication amp and the adjusted focus is locked in RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously The Manual Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer amp will blink 2 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Function indication Fader This feature allows smooth fade in and fade out to black blank screen Fade in works at recording start and fade out works at recording end or when you enter Record Standby mode SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SE
57. to 99 Factory setting is 07 SET CHARACTER Allows you to input characters F pg 21 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time pg 11 Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK NOTE During shooting in low light Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used In this case use Manual Focus pg 19 2 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Interval Timer Indicator Rec Time Indicator Tally lamp GAIN UP S LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO 07 SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY 15 4 1 28 4 gt 1 45 t 5MIN lt gt 1MIN gt 30S lt gt 15S lt OFF t Self Timer You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START STOP and the actual start of recording If you secure the camcorder you or whomever is operating the camcorder can enter the scene before recording starts NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode before performing the following steps ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU SET INTERVAL TIME Press or to move the highlight bar down to INTERVAL TIMER then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices Stop when the desired time appears Choose from 15S 30S 1 MIN 5MIN or select to turn the function OFF CL
58. tremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 This camcorder features a built in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded If however the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner 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 SPECIFICATIONS 45 GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Signal system Video recording system Luminance Color Cassette Tape speed SP EP Recording time max SP EP Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Weight Dimensions Including viewfinder VHS NTSC stan
59. ual Focus Focus Lock Exposure Control and MENU Auto Mode RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock RECORDING Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark The selected mode s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx 1 second Then the name disappears and only the indication remains The mode is activated 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 Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the fader pg 20 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lighted situations e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture color may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION MODE FG FG FOG Electronic Fog Filter Electronic Fog Filter Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives
60. ve set using Character Generator PROGRAM AE select dial GAIN UP TELE MACRO INTERVAL TIMER REC TIME JLIP ID NO SET CHARACTER DATE TIME END MENU KEY K A F gt K P U Z C E A 1 J T A 0123456 I CLEAR e m z m z c m lt A N CxZo a 2 lt Om i TIES NVQLOO oe gt On cuo EQYOUOWOOO000 CLEAR EN 2 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 DISPLAY SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until gt TITLE appears SELECT PRESET TITLE Engage the Record Standby mode then press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTES To delete the Instant Title during recording press SET To recall a title engage the Record Standby mode and then press SET to select the desired title Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK then press MENU ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to SET CHARACTER then press NEAR The Character Set menu appears INPUT CHARACTERS Press FAR or
61. void prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Terminals CAUTIONS 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging ime 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Stora pe naa tene dg 10 C to 30 C NOTES e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to stro
62. y day Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp MWB MWB sets the color temperature for the subject s light source so you can shoot with natural colors that are unaffected by surroundings even when there are multiple subjects with different color temperatures SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK ADJUST FOCUS Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper and adjust focus manually C pg 19 ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Press SET until MWB appears then press and hold SET for more than 3 seconds e MWB blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete To switch to automatic white balance adjustment press SET until the indication disappears or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to AUTO LOCK Re adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed when the camcorder has been turned on and off again or when the PROGRAM AE select dial s position has been changed It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance Basic Connections gt pg 29 e When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 ADJUST FOCUS this unit makes its color temperature standard for automatic white balance So you can enjoy shooting with different colors For example when adjusting with red blue or yellow colors the image
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