JVC GR-AXM2 Instruction manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM2

Compact VHS

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial

No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0002-0K5A

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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 (

Z

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 you . . .

...... refer to the Index (

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pgs. 43 – 46) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.

before use.

...... 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 47 and 48 before use.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

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 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 à l’AA-V11U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

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°F) 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.

n Dispose of used battery promptly.

n Keep away from children.

n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

NOTES:

● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC

Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference – Causing

Equipment Regulations.

“Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSCtype 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 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 instructions.

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.

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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 structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION

810-20)

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

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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 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 combination 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 products (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 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

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

1

2 Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

Using the battery pack

1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure,

Z

pg. 8)

2 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

PLAY/PAUSE

3

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

EJECT

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2

3

4

1

MONITOR OPEN

PUSH

1 Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor.

• Open to an angle of over 45 degrees.

2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.

3 Insert a video cassette.

4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details,

Z

pg. 13)

STOP

2

REW

1

Set to “PLAY”

1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.

2 Press REW.

— The tape will automatically stop at the beginning of the tape.

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.

— Playback starts and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.

• To stop playback, press STOP.

(For more details,

Z

pg. 32.)

• The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

• The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).

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pg. 35

SHOOTING

1

LENS COVER open/close knob

2

Set to “CAMERA”

3 Recording Start/Stop button

1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to open the lens cover.

2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

— The power indicator will light and an image will appear in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

— Recording starts.

• To stop recording temporarily, momentarily press the Recording Start/Stop button once again.

(For more details,

Z

pg. 15, 16)

• The viewfinder switches off automatically to save power when the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

• The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is opened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

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REMEMBER

The Logical Choice

MAJOR FEATURES

LCD Color Monitor (

Z

pg. 16)

180

°

90

°

Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom

(

Z

pg. 18)

Zoom-in

The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR*

Program AE with Special

Effects (

Z

pg. 20)

n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

Zoom-out

Random Assemble Editing

(

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pg. 37 – 39)

2 8 5 4 1 6 3 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

•AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11U

•Cassette Adapter

(VHS PlayPak) C-P7U

• Lithium Battery CR2025

• Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•DC Cord

• Shoulder Strap

Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

8

Power ..................................................................................... 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10

Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 10

Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11

Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12

Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13

Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14

Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 14

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 14

RECORDING

15

Basic Recording ........................................................................ 15

Basic Features.......................................................................... 18

Advanced Features .................................................................... 20

PLAYBACK

32

Basic Playback ......................................................................... 32

Features ................................................................................ 33

Basic Connections ...................................................................... 34

Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 35

EDITING

36

Tape Dubbing ........................................................................... 36

Random Assemble Editing (R.A.Edit)................................................ 37

USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

40

41

INDEX

CAUTIONS

43

LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................................................. 43

Controls ................................................................................. 44

Connectors.............................................................................. 44

Indicators ............................................................................... 44

Other Parts............................................................................. 44

Terms .................................................................................... 46

47

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

ESPAÑOL

FOR SERVICING

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50

52

WARRANTY

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CHG. (charge) indicator

Marks

POWER indicator

To AC outlet

END indicator

REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator

Hook on.

2

Push in.

GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

● 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

1

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. The power indicator lights.

2

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

The CHG. indicator lights.

3

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

CHARGE approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

DISCHARGE approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx.

3 hrs. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

approx. 7 hrs.

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

approx. 10 hrs.

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

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.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

1

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place.

2

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BATT.

PACK

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder off

50

50

110

150

Viewfinder on

55

55

120

160

Charge marker

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**CHARGE MARKER

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

NOTES:

● 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.

● Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack.

● 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 available. 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.

● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to continue.

● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To DC in jack

DC OUT terminal

DC cord

To AC outlet

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V11U

Car Battery Cord

AP-V7U (optional)

To car's cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

BH-V3U (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery

Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTES:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or

Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective instruction booklet.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in 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.

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A

3

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings.

1

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit.

2

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab.

3

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out.

4

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

5

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (

Z

pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

2

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

3

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

NEAR

MENU FAR

PROGRAM AE select dial

Menu Screen

LCD monitor or viewfinder

GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

REC TIME

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

S.LX

OFF

INTERVAL TIMER OFF

OFF

07

END :MENU KEY

Set Time and

Date Screen

J A N 1 . 0 0 A M 1 2 : 0 0

SET

CANCEL

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Date/Time Setting

1

SELECT MODE

First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

AUTO LOCK.

2

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

3

SELECT FUNCTION

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “DATE/

TIME”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time screen appears.

4

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.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL”, then press

MENU.

•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

5

START CLOCK OPERATION

Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or

NEAR until “SET” begins to blink, then press MENU.

The Menu screen reappears.

6

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time

Insert” (

Z

pg. 26).

● 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

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T20•30•40 tape length select button

SP-EP recording mode button

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Tape length indicator

T30 T20 T30 T40

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

1

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press T20•30•40 until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the veiwfinder. T20 =

20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40 minutes (in SP).

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (

Z

pg. 15) displayed in the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

Recording Mode Setting

Set depending on your preference.

1

SET RECORDING MODE

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.


Recording mode indicator

SP SP EP

1

1 5

Erase Protection Gear

Turn to take up slack.

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Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

2

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

3

4

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked.

5

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

● 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.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

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Recording Start/Stop button

3

2

1

1

2

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Grip Adjustment

1

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

2

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

3

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

1

ATTACH STRAP

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, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

2

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1 , then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2 .

Tripod Mounting

1

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

RECORDING

Basic Recording

Tape remaining time indicator

25MIN *- - -MIN

(Now calculating)

Power indicator

POWER

Start/Stop

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

LENS COVER

Switch

DISPLAY button

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NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power ( Z

pg. 8)

● Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (

● Grip Adjustment ( Z

pg. 14)

Z

pg. 12)

1

LOAD A CASSETTE

First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees.

Press 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.

Shooting while watching the viewfinder

2

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover, then set the power switch to

CAMERA.

•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.

3

START SHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and “ REC ” appears in the viewfinder.

Tally lamp 4

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

NOTES:

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

● There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder as shown.

● The indicated remaining time is approximate.

● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (

● “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.

● While shooting, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove some indiations from the screen (

● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( Z

Z

Z

pg. 43).

pg. 12).

pg. 19) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed.

● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

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POWER

Start/Stop

Power indicator

MONITOR

OPEN

25MIN

LENS COVER

Switch

Tape remaining time indicator

*- - -MIN

(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

RECORDING

Basic Recording (cont.)

Shooting while watching the LCD monitor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (

Z

pg. 15).

2

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the

LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

3

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability (

Z

pg. 17) and press the Recording

Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and “ REC ” appears in the LCD monitor.

4

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

( happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder

Z

pg. 15).

● For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

3MIN

2MIN (Blinking)

1MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

Tally lamp

BRIGHT dial

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Journalistic shooting

In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results.

1

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.

2

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle

(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).

Self-recording

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

1

TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward.

2

START RECORDING

Point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

•During self-recording, the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as when viewing a mirror.

Brightness control

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the BRIGHT dial.

1

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image...

Turn the dial toward “+”.

If you want to darken the image...

Turn the dial toward “–”.

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Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator

Power zoom lever

RECORDING

Basic Features

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Zooming

Varies the focal length of the lens and produces the zoom in/out effect.

OPERATION: Zoom In

1) Push the power zoom lever down

NOTES: toward “T”.

Zoom Out

1) Push the lever up toward “W”.

● The further the power zoom lever 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 (

Z

pgs. 22, 23), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

RETAKE (R/F)

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FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Quick Review

To check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION: 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.

NOTE: Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Retake

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” fast-forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording.

NOTE: Noise may appear during Retake.

This is normal.

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1 second later, the mode is activated.

After 1 sec.

SEPIA



Mark

0

0

1/

20

00

AUTO M

OD

E

EA

SE

D

N

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.

1

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 LCD monitor or 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

(

Z

pg. 24) is used in the Sepia mode.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

● 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 LCD monitor/ symbol Viewfinder 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), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

Exposure Control and MENU

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE

Auto Mode

Release

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

Mode Lock.


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 it a “fancy“ look.

ND ND:ND EFFECT 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.


Mode


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Mode

SEPIA Sepia SPORTS Sports

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide (

Z

pg. 24) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie.

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

1/1000

1

S 1/1000

1/1000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

TWILIGHT Twilight

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. The following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

• Auto gain control is turned off.

• White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but

( can also be manually changed to another mode

Z

pg. 27).

• Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-tocamera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing (

Z

pg. 23).


–

06

+

02

Exposure Level Indicator

To brighten the image

+

06

1/2000

2

S 1/2000

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

1

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

2

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

3

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears.

To darken the image

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Focus detection zone


NEAR

FAR

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out first (

Z

pg. 18). 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 (

Z

pg. 29) is activated, the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

RECORDING

Advanced Features (cont.)

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 “ monitor or the viewfinder.

” appears in the LCD

Focus Lock

This feature 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.

1

SELECT MODE


2

LOCK FOCUS

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “ ” appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

3

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock indication disappears.

FAR NEAR

Power zoom lever


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Manual Focus

NOTE:

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (

Z

pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

1

SELECT MODE


ADJUST FOCUS

2

To farther subject . . .

“

Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications

” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

To nearer subject

. . .

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications

“ ” appear and “ ” blinks.

Go to step 3.

3

LOCK FOCUS

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is replaced by the focus lock indication

“ ” and the adjusted focus is locked in.

4

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual

Focus mode is immediately released and the focus lock indication disappears.

NOTES:

● 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.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

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FADE IN


Fade-Standby indication

Function indication

FADE

FADE

SET button

SEL. button

FADE OUT

RECORDING


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.

1

SELECT MODE


2

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. repeatedly until “ FADE ” appears.

3

ENGAGE FADE–STANDBY MODE

Press SET to engage the Fade–Standby mode.

The Fade-Standby indication “FADE” is displayed.

4

START RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and activate fade-in.

OR . . .

END RECORDING

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 ( pg. 21).

● With the Electronic fog filter mode ( Z

pg. 20) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.



Wide mode

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.

1

SELECT MODE


2

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. repeatedly until “ WIDE ” appears.

3

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

Press SET.

4

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

Press SET again while “ WIDE ” appears.

SEL. button

MENU button

FAR


TITLE


No indication

GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

S.LX

OFF


REC TIME OFF

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

07

END :MENU KEY

Title indication

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

OUR VACATION

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A SPECIAL DAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

OUR NEW BABY

WEDDING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS

The characters you have set using Character

Generator


SET : MENU KEY

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I L I

END CLEAR

SET button

NEAR

SET : MENU KEY

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

: . , ’ – / ! ? ¿ k

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

I L I KE YOU k

END CLEAR

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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

1

SELECT MODE


2

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. repeatedly until “ TITLE ” appears.

3

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.

1

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

2

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “SET

CHARACTER”, then press NEAR. The Character Set menu appears.

3

INPUT CHARACTERS

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the pointer to the desired character, then press MENU. The selected characters appear at the bottom of the screen. Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).

• To 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.

4

END CHARACTER SETTING

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make “END” blink, then press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

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 “ ” in the top left corner. Press MENU.

● To display the characters you have set — “Instant Title” or “Date/Time/Character Insert” (

● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode.

Z

pg. 26).

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Date-off mode

Character Generator

SET

SEL.


DISP.

Auto Date Record mode

Date display

RECORDING


Date/Time Character Insert

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder and on a connected color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time

Setting procedure (

Z

pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing.

DISPLAY

1

SELECT MODE


2

SELECT DISPLAY

Press SEL. repeatedly until “ DISP.

” appears.

3

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

Date/Time display

Auto Date Record mode

AUTO DATE

Auto date record mode

Date display

DEC 25.97

DEC 25.97

Auto date record executed

Date/Time display

Character Generator

SET CHAR

No Characters stored

DEC 25.97 PM 10:50

IN PARIS, FRANCE

Example of stored characters

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

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations:

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto 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 date record mode, and disables all other modes.

● 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.

SET

SEL.


No indication

(Auto)

MWB


M.W.B.

MWB

White balance mode indicator

NOTES:

● 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 off and on again, or when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.

● 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 becomes the color which aproximates to green, orange or purple respectively.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

(M.W.B.)

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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.

1

SELECT MODE


2

SELECT FUNCTION

Press SEL. reapeatedly until “ M.W.B.

” appears.

3

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required indication appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White

Balance setting (see below)

“ ” ......... Outdoors on sunny day

“ ” ........ Outdoors on cloudy 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.

1

SELECT MODE


2

3

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

( sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

Z

pg. 23).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

Press SET until “MWB” appears, then press and hold

SET for more than 3 seconds.

•“MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during adjustment, then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is complete.

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MENU

FAR NEAR



GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

S.LX

OFF


REC TIME

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

OFF

07

END :MENU KEY

GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

NORM

ON

INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN

REC TIME

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

1/2S

07

END :MENU KEY

RECORDING


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.

1

SELECT MODE


2

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

3

SELECT FUNCTION

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired function.

4

5

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 –

DATE/TIME –

Z

pg. 11).

Z

pg. 25;

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

NOTE:

The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.

PAUSE

If GAIN UP or TELE MACRO in the Menu has been changed from the factory settings, this mark appears.

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MENU

GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

INTERVAL TIMER

REC TIME

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

S.LX

NORM

OFF

To record a subject in a 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.

Usually set to this position.

OFF

ON 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.

OFF

15 S

30 S

1 MIN

5 MIN

OFF

1/4 S

1/2 S

1 S

(

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer

Z

pg. 30) and Time-Lapse recording (

Z

pg. 31).

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse recording (

Z

pg. 31).

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.

Allows you to input characters. (

Z

pg. 25).

Allows you to set the current date and time (

Z

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 (

Z

pg. 23).

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MENU

FAR NEAR


Tally lamp

Interval Timer Indicator

RECORDING


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.

1

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

2

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”, “1MIN”,

“5MIN”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

3

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

4

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button. 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.

Rec Time Indicator

1MIN

1/2S

To Release Self-Timer . . .

..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

“INTERVAL TIMER” to “OFF”.

1S


GAIN UP

TELE MACRO

S.LX

OFF


REC TIME

JLIP ID NO.

SET CHARACTER

DATE/TIME

OFF

07

END :MENU KEY

1/2S 1/4S OFF

5MIN 1MIN 30S 15S OFF

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.

1

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

2

SET RECORDING TIME


“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,

“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

3

START RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.

4

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures.

5

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

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.

● 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.

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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.

1

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

2

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

RECORDINGS


“INTERVAL TIMER”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from “15S”,

“30S”, “1MIN”, “5MIN”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

3

SET RECORDING TIME


“REC TIME”, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from “1/4S”, “1/2S”,

“1S”, or select to turn the function “OFF”.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

4

START TIME-LAPSE

RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

Recording and intervals alternate automatically.

5

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”.

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Speaker

POWER

PLAY/PAUSE

FF STOP DISPLAY

REW

BRIGHT

VOLUME

Recording mode indicator

SP

M-1:23:45

Tape counter

Tape running indicator

4 : Playback

3 : Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

2 : Rewind/Reverse

Search

6 : Still Playback

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

1

LOAD A CASSETTE

First slide MONITOR OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press 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.

2

SELECT MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator lights.

3

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in the LCD monitor.

4

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor

To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial toward “+”.

To darken the image, turn the dial toward “–”.

Speaker volume control

You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the

VOLUME dial.

1

ADJUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume...

Turn the dial toward “+”.

If you want to turn down the volume...

Turn the dial toward “–”.

NOTES:

● 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.

● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.

● When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not heard from the speaker.

● The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a connected TV (

Z

pg. 34). Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section.

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD moitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● During playback, pressing DISPLAY lets you remove all indications from the screen.

PLAYBACK

Features

FF STOP

REW PLAY/PAUSE

COUNTER R/M

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FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Manual Tracking

To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback.

OPERATION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture.

NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously.

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Still Playback

To pause during playback.

OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.

NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still

Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:

PURPOSE:

Shuttle Search

To allow high-speed search in either direction.

OPERATION: Forward Search

1) Press FF during playback.

Reverse Search

1) Press REW during playback.

NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

FEATURE: Counter Memory Function

PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 2 seconds. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press

STOP, then REW. The tape

NOTES: automatically stops at or close to

0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.

● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and Rewind modes.

● To disable Counter Memory

Function, press COUNTER R/M less than 1 second so the “M” disappears.

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When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.

A

VCR

To AUDIO and

VIDEO connectors

Audio and Video cables (optional)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN connectors

B

PLAYBACK

Basic Connections

There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.

Connection To A VCR [A]

(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

1

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR.

2

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

3

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO and RF DC

OUT connectors

Antenna

Connection To A TV With A/V Input

Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

1

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and

VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and those on the TV.

2

SELECT MODE

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 of the battery pack.

● 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.

● 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.

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input

Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.

* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection procedure.

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter

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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.

+

1

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.

VCR

2

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door, then insert the cassette and close the compartment door.

Compartment door

3

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other.

4

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. 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.

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

Reels

NOTES:

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.

● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen.

● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

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PLAY/PAUSE

When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.

Audio and Video cable (optional)

To AUDIO and

VIDEO OUT connectors

To AUDIO and

VIDEO IN connectors

VCR (Recording deck)

EDITING

Tape Dubbing

1

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR.

2

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.

3

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

4

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

5

START EDITING

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

6

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

PAUSE on the camcorder.

7

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

Random Assemble Editing

[R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR

(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.

1

4

7

2

5

8

3

6

9 0

MBR SET

VCR CTL

RM-V700U (optional)

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

GE

HITACHI

JVC A

B

C

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

NEC

PHILIPS

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

1 1

9 2

9 `

9 4

6 6

6 3

9 1

9 6

9 3

9 5

1 1

7 1

7 6

6 7

6 8

3 7

3 8

1 9

9 5

1 1

9 4

9 1

9 6

VCR BRAND

NAME

PHILIPS

PANASONIC

RCA

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

1 2

3 3

1 3

1 7

1 1

9 4

1 8

9 2

9 4

6 6

6 3

9 `

3 6

3 5

1 5

1 `

6 5

6 `

3 9

3 1

6 9

6 1

1 6

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SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

1

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.

2

OPERATE THE VCR

Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR

REC STBY (you 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.

● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

● 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.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

CONNECT TO . . .

A

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.

B

C

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.

All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 38.

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REW/FF

To AUDIO and VIDEO out connectors

Audio and

Video cable

(optional)

Open the cover

To J terminal

(JLIP)

Editing cable

(optional, ø3.5

mini-plug cable)

To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors

A B

To Remote

PAUSE

C

To Pause-In

VCR (Recording deck)

IN OUT

ç© 1 0:00:25

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

COUNTER 0:00:25

TOTAL 0:00:00

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

IN/OUT

CANCEL R.A. EDIT

RM-V700U

(optional)

VCR REC STBY

IN OUT

ç 1 0:00:25 0:01:05

2 0:03:18 0:03:31

3 0:02:33 0:02:53

© 4 0:04:11

5

6

7

8

COUNTER 0:04:11

TOTAL 0:01:13

EDITING

(cont.)

2

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

“PLAY”.

3

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).

SELECT SCENES

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene

(as many as 8).

5

MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point.

NOTES:

● There must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point.

● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes.

● 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 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.

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

1 3 2

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

STOP

EDIT

R.A. EDIT

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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

1

ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE

MODE

Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

2

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.

3

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. To make the R.A. Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio/video cable.

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1

C on page 37 (“MAKE

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.

● The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited tape with certain VCRs.

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LENS COVER open/close switch

Set to “POWER OFF”.

BATT. RELEASE

PUSH EJECT

MONITOR OPEN

Remove.

Marks

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

1

4

5

2

3

6

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder.

Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

PUSH.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover.

Cleaning The Camcorder

1

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Slide MONITOR OPEN to open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

3

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

4

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

5

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

6

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POWER

No power is supplied.

The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself.

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

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(

Z

pg. 8).

● The battery pack is not charged (

(

Z

pg. 9).

Z

pg. 8).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected

● 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 come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording does not start.

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there’s no playback picture.

● 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 “CAM-

ERA” (

Z

pg. 15).

Noise bars appear in the playback picture.

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.

The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be performed.

● 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.

● Manual Tracking has not been performed ( Z

pg. 33).

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

● This is normal.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(

Z

pg. 33).

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

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OTHER

SYMPTOM

The tape won’t eject.

Some functions are not available.

Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor.

The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The image is out of focus.

A character generator title and the date and time displays disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

Even though the Lens Cover is open, the Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks.

TROUBLESHOOTING

(cont.)

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT switch does not function.

● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of the camcorder.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.

● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.

However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won’t come out easily.

● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode (

Z

pg. 12).

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

● The diopter needs to be adjusted ( of Auto Focus (

Z

pg. 22).

Z

pg. 10).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power source.

● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position of the Lens Cover.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit

(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

1 * 2 * 3 4 5 6 * 7

!

@

#

$

8

9

0

18MIN

REC SP

DISP.

T30

FADE

SEPIA

LENS COVER – 05

MWB

P AUSE

1MIN

1/2S

TAPE END

MERRY CHR ISTMAS

DEC

25

.

97

AM

10 : 24

*

(

)

% *

^

& q w

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LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications

1 * Cassette Warning/Remaining

Tape Time .........................................

Z

pg. 15

When no cassette is inserted or when Erase

Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording, the Cassette ( )Warning blinks.

Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed.

2 * Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ....

3 , 9 PROGRAM AE Indicator ................

Displayed at

Z

pg. 12

Z

pg. 20

3 for approx. 1 second when the

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one position to another. Then only the indicator remains at 9 .

4 Program Manager Function

Indication ...........................................

Z

pg. 24

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

5 Lens Cover Warning ...........................

Z

pg. 15

6 * Tape Length Display .........................

7 Zoom Level Indicator ..........................

8 Recording Indicator ............................

0 Fade–Standby Indicator ......................

Z

pg. 12

Z

pg. 18

Z

pg. 15

Z

pg. 24

!

Interval Time/Recording

Time Indicator .....................................

@ Record–Standby Mode Indicator .........

# Instant Title Display ............................

$ Date/Time Character Display ..............

Z

pg. 30

Z

pg. 15

Z

pg. 25

Z

pg. 26

% * 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, 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 ...................................

& Exposure Level Indicator .....................

* White Balance Mode Indicator ...........

( Menu Setting Change Indicator ...........

Z

pg. 22

Z

pg. 21

Z

pg. 27

Z

pg. 28

) 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 ................................................

Z

pg. 10 q 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.

w Tape End Display ................................

Z

pg. 15

Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

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INDEX

Controls

3 5 7 9

y R Q E

1 e

2 4 6 0 !

8

* ( )

a

@ # $

%

I

q w

s

r t

Y

U

T u o i p

^ &

W P O

Controls

1 MONITOR OPEN Switch ....................

2 REW Button .......................................

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button .......

3 FF Button ...........................................

RETAKE F Button ................................

4 PLAY/PAUSE Button ...........................

5 STOP Button ......................................

6 SEL. Button ........................................

7 SET Button .........................................

8 Power Zoom Lever ............................

9 DISPLAY Button .................................

0 MENU Button ....................................

!

Multi-Function Control

•Exposure +/– ...................................

•Focus FAR/NEAR .............................

•Menu Setting Change .......................

•Tracking +/– ....................................

@ PUSH Button .....................................

# EJECT Switch ......................................

$ BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .........

% Diopter Adjustment ............................

Z

pg. 21

Z

pg. 22

Z

pg. 28

Z

pg. 33

Z

pg. 13

Z

pg. 13

Z

pg. 8

Z

pg. 10

^ Recording Start/Stop Button ................

& POWER Switch ..............................

Z

pg. 15

Z

pg.15, 32

Z

pg. 16

Z

pg. 32

Z

pg. 19

Z

pg. 32

Z

pg. 19

Z

pg. 32

Z

pg. 32

Z

pg. 24

Z

pg. 24

Z

pg. 18

Z

pg. 15

Z

pg. 28

* Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select

Button ................................................

R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ...................

( R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button ....................

Z

pg. 12

Z

pg. 38

Z

pg. 38

) Tape Length [T20•30•40]

Select Button ......................................

Z

pg. 12

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Button ................................................

q EDIT Button .......................................

w R.A.EDIT Button .................................

e PROGRAM AE Select Dial ..................

r BRIGHT Dial .....................................

t VOLUME Dial ...................................

Z

pg. 33

Z

pg. 39

Z

pg. 38

Z

pg. 20

Z

pg. 32

Z

pg. 32

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Connectors

y J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector.)

(Located beneath the jack cover)

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (

Z

pg. 38).

• It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer.

u DC IN Jack .........................................

Z

pg. 9

The jacks i to p are located beneath the jack cover.

i VIDEO OUT Jack ...............................

o RF DC OUT Jack ................................

p AUDIO OUT Jack ..............................

Z

pg. 34

Z

pg. 34

Z

pg. 34

Indicators

Q Tally Lamp .........................................

W Power On Indicator ...........................

Z

pg. 15

Z

pg. 15

Other Parts

E Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

R Microphone

T Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................

Y Clock Battery Compartment ................

U Battery Pack Mount ...........................

I Electronic Viewfinder .........................

O LENS COVER Switch .........................

P Grip Strap ..........................................

a Speaker ..............................................

s Tripod Mounting Socket ......................

Z

pg. 14

Z

pg. 10

Z

pg. 8

Z

pg. 10

Z

pg. 15

Z

pg. 14

Z

pg. 32

Z

pg. 14

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A

AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8

Animation Recording .............................. pg. 31

Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26

Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 22

Auto Mode Lock Mode ........................... pg. 20

Auto Mode Release Mode ....................... pg. 20

B

Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8, 47

Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 21

C

Car Battery .............................................. pg. 9

Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 35

Character Generator ............................... pg. 25

Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9

Charging the Battery Pack ........................pg. 8

Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10

Connection to a VCR/TV ........................ pg. 34

Contents ................................................. pg. 7

Counter Memory .................................... pg. 33

D

Darken the Image ................................... pg. 21

Date/Time/Character Insert ...................... pg. 26

Date/Time Setting ................................... pg. 11

Discharge the Battery pack ...................... pg. 8

Diopter Adjust ........................................ pg. 10

E

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....................... pg. 20

Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 13

Exposure Control .................................... pg. 21

F

Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 24

Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 32

Focus Lock ............................................. pg. 22

G

Grip Adjustment ..................................... pg. 14

H

High Speed Shutter Mode ........................pg. 21

I

Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 13

Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 25

L

LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications ....... pg. 43

J

Journalistic shooting ............................... pg. 17

INDEX

Terms

M

Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 23

MBR Code Setting................................... pg. 37

N

ND Effect Mode ...................................... pg. 20

P

Playback ................................................. pg. 32

Program AE with Special Effects ............... pg. 20

Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6

Q

Quick Review ......................................... pg. 19

R

Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 37–39

Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 20–31

Recording ............................................... pg. 15

Recording, Start/Stop .............................. pg. 15

Recording Mode Setting ......................... pg. 12

Recording-Standby ................................. pg. 15

Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 37

Remove Cassette..................................... pg. 13

Retake ..................................................... pg. 19

Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 32

S

Self-Timer ............................................... pg. 30

Sepia Mode ............................................ pg. 21

Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 14

Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 33

Specifications ......................................... pg. 49

Sports Mode ........................................... pg. 21

Still Playback .......................................... pg. 33

T

Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 32

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 36

Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 12

Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 31

Tracking .................................................. pg. 33

Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 14

Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 21

V

Viewfinder Adjustment ........................... pg. 10

W

White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 27

Wide Mode ............................................. pg. 24

Z

Zooming ................................................. pg. 18

CAUTIONS

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an

AC wall outlet other than American National

Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 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.

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General Battery Precautions

•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with fresh one.

•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, 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 . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

Terminals

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

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 ................................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C

Storage ...................................... –10°C to 30°C

NOTES:

● Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

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Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

40°C 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 (122°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.

CAUTIONS

(cont.)

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 or the LCD monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip.

.... 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.

LCD monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT . . .

.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Make be aware of the following phenomena for

LCD monitor use. These are not mulfunctions. . . .

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

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

GENERAL

Format

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off

: VHS NTSC standard

: DC 6V

: 6.3 W

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

Color

: 6.7 W

: NTSC-type

:

: FM recording

: Converted sub-carrier direct recording

Conforms to VHS standard

cassette Cassette

Tape speed

SP

EP

Recording time (max.)

SP

EP

: 33.35 mm/sec.

(1-5/16 ips)

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with TC-40 cassette)

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

(32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to +50°C

Weight

Dimensions

(Including viewfinder)

(–4°F to 122°F)

: Approx. 1030 g (2.3 lbs)

: 118 (W) x 115 (H) x

231 (D) mm (4-11/16” x

4-9/16” x 9-1/8”)

CAMERA

Pick up

Lens

Viewfinder

: 1/4” format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,

18:1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control, filter diameter

46 mm

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5” black/white

CRT

White balance adjustment

LCD MONITOR

Size

LCD system

: Auto/Manual adjustment

: 3" diagonally measured

: LCD/TFT active matrix system

VIDEO

Output : 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced (via VIDEO out connector)

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AUDIO

Output

Speaker

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

(via AUDIO out connector)

: 20 mm round x 1, monaural

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

(AA-V11U)

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ

Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

50/60 Hz

: 23 W

: DC 8.5 V , 1.3 A

: DC 6.3 V , 1.8 A

: Constant current, peak

Dimensions

Weight detection, timer controlled

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

68 (D) mm (5-15/16” x

1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)

: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Dimensions

Weight

Accessory

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

104 (D) mm (7-7/16” x 1” x 4-1/8”)

: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)

: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ......................

Z

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 camcorder 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. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Indicador CHG. (carga)

Marcas

Indicador POWER

A la toma de corriente de

CA

Indicador END

Interruptor REFRESH Indicador REFRESH

Enganche.

Empuje.

BATT. RELEASE

Marcador de carga

**INDICADOR DE CARGA

Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre la batería para ayudarle a recordar si ha sido cargado o no. Los dos colores suministrados (rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y la descarga.

**REFRESCADO

El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente la batería antes de recargarla.

Para descargar las baterías . . .

..... coloque la batería en el adaptador como se muestra en la ilustración arriba. Luego presione REFRESH. El indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha terminado.

ATENCION:

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese que la alimentación de la cámara de video esté desconectada. El no hacerlo puede producir una falla de funcionamiento en la videocámara.

ESPAÑOL

Alimentación

Esta videocámara posee un sistema de alimentación de 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación más apropiada.

NOTAS:

● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.

● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.

● No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro equipo.

CARGA DE LA BATERIA

1

ALIMENTACION

Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA del cargador a una toma de corriente. Se encenderá la luz del indicador de alimentación.

2

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Alinee las marcas y deslice la batería en la dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG.

3

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Cuando la carga está completa, se encenderá el indicador END. Deslice la batería en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha.

BATERIA

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

CARGA aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 1 h 10 m aprox. 2 h 10 m aprox. 2 h 40 m

DESCARGA aprox. 3 h 30 m aprox. 3 h 30 m aprox. 7 h aprox. 10 h

USO DE LA BATERIA

1

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la videocámara y empújela hasta que se bloquee en su lugar.

2

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

Tiempo de grabación aproximado (unidad: m.)

BATERIA

BN-V11U

BN-V12U

BN-V22U

BN-V25U

Monitor LCD activado/Visor desactivado

50

50

110

150

Monitor LCD desactivado/Visor activado

55

55

120

160

( ): cuando el foco de video está encendido.

GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA

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Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.

ALIMENTACION

1

Enganche.

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE

DE VIDEO

EJECT

2

3 2 Empuje.

BATT. RELEASE

Utilización de la batería

1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería en la videocámara. (Procedimiento para carga:

Z

P. 8)

2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

Para extraer la batería

Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.

4

1

MONITOR OPEN

PUSH

1 Deslice MONITOR OPEN para abrir el monitor LCD.

• Abra a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados.

2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette.

3 Inserte cassette de video.

4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.

(Por más detalles,

Z

P. 13.)

REPRODUCCION

PLAY/PAUSE (reproducción/pausa) 3

FILMACION

STOP

(parada)

2

REW (rebobinado)

1

Colóquelo en “PLAY”.

1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.

2 Presione REW.

— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al comienzo de la misma.

3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE.

— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen aparece en el visor o en el monitor LCD.

•Presione STOP para detener la grabación.

(Por más detalles,

Z

P. 32.)

• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados.

• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 45 grados aprox.

O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un cassette (VHS Playpak).

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P. 35

1

Perilla de abertura/cierre

LENS COVER

2

Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.

3

Botón para inicio/parada de grabación

1 Deslice la perilla de abertura/cierre LENS

COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo.

2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en

“CAMERA”.

— El indicador de alimentación se encenderá y aparecerá una imagen en el monitor LCD o en el visor.

3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de grabación.

— Comenzará la grabación.

• Para detener temporariamente la grabación, de grabación. (Por más detalles,

Z

P. 15, 16.)

• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es abierto a un ángulo mayor de 45 grados.

• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se lo abre/cierre a 45 grados aprox.

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FOR SERVICING

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

Dear customer:

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-

252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

— JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

(201) 808-9279

5665 Corporate Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4727

(714) 229-8011

1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street

Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 Aurora, IL 60504-8135

(770) 339-2522 (630) 851-7855

10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101

Houston, TX 77043-2310

(713) 935-9331

Honolulu, HI 96819-2000

(808) 833-5828

230 Eliot Street

Ashland, MA 01721-2377

(508) 881-5923

8192 West State Road 84

Davie, FL 33324-4611

(954) 472-1960

890 Dubuque Avenue

South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804

(415) 871-2666

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA


107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

If you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.

ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer.

Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:

1-800-882-2345.

Don't service it yourself.

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARRANTY

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LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO

THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

PARTS

1

YR

LABOR

90

DAYS

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.

Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for

Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1.Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2.Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3.Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4.Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5.Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6.Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7.Accessories;

8.Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY

OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT

LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,

OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA


41 Slater Drive

Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR

DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT

WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No:

Purchase date: Name of dealer:

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA


41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407

COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

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