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JVC

COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

GR-AXM225

ComnactVHS

Ivllsl_

INSTRUCTIONS

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model NO. and Serial No. which is located on the

bottonl of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

ENGLISH

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 -5

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 6

MAJOR FEATURES 7

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 7

BasicRetarding .......................... 14

Basic Feafares ........................... 1G

AdvancedFeafnres ...................... 20

BasicPJayback ........................... 30

Feafnrns .................................. 31

(annedions ............................... 32

UsingThe (ossefte Adapter ........... 34

USER MAINTENANCE 35

TROUBLESHOOTING 38 -3"7

INDEX 38 -4-]

(onfrals, Connedors And

indicators ............................... 38

indications ................................ 40

CAUTIONS 42 -44

TERMS 45

SPECIFICATIONS 48 -4"7

ESPANOL 48 -49

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 50

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 51

LYT0538-001A

DearCustomer,

Thanl<youforpurchasingtheIVCCrlmpactVHScamcorder.Beforeuse,[)lease read the safety information

and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

° All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover.

• 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 (_-z_ pgs. _8 41 ) 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 this product.

You recommended to carefully read the cautions 42 44 before

are on pages use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

equilatera_ triangle, is intended to alert the taser to the

presence of uninsuIated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons¸

The exclamabon point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operabng and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger

should be used with:

A( 120 V'_, 60 Hz in the USA and (anada,

AC 110 240 V'_, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V16U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRI( SHOCK MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique _ I'AA-V16U)

POUR (VITER LES(HO(S ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLL/SLARGE DE LA

FI(HE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE

DE LA PRISE ET POUSSERJUSQU'AU FOND.

This (]lass B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-00 L

(et appareil num6rique de la classe B est

conk/rme 3 la norme NMB-003 du ( anada.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THiS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

Caution on Replaceable 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'( or

incinerate.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if tile battery

is incorrectly replaced.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly

replaced.

[] Dispose of used battery promptly.

[] Keep away from children.

[] Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

NOTES:

[] Tile rating plate (_erial number plat_) and safety

caudorl are orl tile bott_;m arid/or tile back ot

tile main urfit.

[] The rating inibm_atiorl arid safety cautiorl ot the

AC Power Adapter/( harger ar_ on it_ bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with atelevision of adifferent standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playbacl< are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V11 U/V12U/V20U battery pad<s _md, to rech_rge 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 countriesd

ATTENTION:

The prr)duct that you have purchased is powered by _ rech_ugeable battery. The b<_tteryis recyclable. At

the ei_d of it<>useful life, under various _tate ai_d lac<d laws, it m4y he illeg,4 t<_dispose of tlqs b<_tteryMto

the municipal waste stre<ilTi.Checl< with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for

recycling options or proper disposal.

The EPA certified RBR( _ Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates JVC is

voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their

useful life, when tal<en ()tit of service in tile United States. The RBR( _ program prr)virJes a convenient

alternative to placMg used Ni-Cd batteries h)k_ the trash or the municipal vvastu stream, which may be

illegal in you r area. Please call 1-800-8- BATTERY r,_ for ink)rmatir)n or/ N i-(::d battery recycli ng and

disposal bans/restrictions ii_ your area. }VC's il_k/olvemel_t in this program is part of our commitment to

preserving our elhvironFnel_t and conserving otir natural resources.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or oil a shelf, mal<e sure that is has sufficient space oil all

sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (_-15/16") or more oil both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocl<ed by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No nal<ed flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus,

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water,

Also dr) not ))lace any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, clips etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shr)ck may be caused.)

Electricalenergycanperformmanyusefulfunctions.

ButimproperusecaR1restiltinpotentialelectrical

shockorfirehazards.Thisproducthasbeen

engineered and iTlannt_ictuled to assure your

perstlna] safety. In order not to defeat the buiff-in

safeguards, observe the following Basic rules for its

installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions

marl<ed on your product and its operating instruc-

tions. For your safety, [)lease read all the safety and

operating instructions before you operate this

product and I<eep this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION

I. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equil-lped with a l-lolarized

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 equil-)ped with a 3-wire

grounding4ype plug, a plug having a third (ground-

ing) 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 supl-lly cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or l-linched 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.

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.

o 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 t'Nounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable systern 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-ul-i 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 tor long

I-_eriodsof 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

ELECTRICSERVICE

I EQUIPMENT

LEADIN WIRE

ANTENNA UNIT

(NECSECTION

810-20)

(NEDSECTION810-21)

POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM

(NECART250. PARTH)

NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

•Do not place this product on an unstable cat_,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may t\dl, causing

serious injury to a child or aduh, and serious

damage to tile product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recornmended by the rnanufacturer or sold with the

product.

•Use a mounting accessory rec()rnmended by tile

manufacturer ancl follow file manut\lcturer's

instructions i(/r any rn()unting of the product.

•Do not try t(/roll a cart with small casters across

fllresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart PORTABLE CARTWARNING

Combination (Symbol providedby RETAC)

A product and cart

cornbination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive f()rce, and

ur/ever/stlrfaces I_lay Catlse

the product and cart

c(/mbi nati(/n to (/vertu I"11.

3. Water and Mokture

Do not use this pr(/duct near water_(/r example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming [)(/(/I and

the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any I<ind into this pr()duct

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out [)arts that could result in a

fire (/r electric shock. Never spill liquid of ally kind

on the Dr()([uct.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recoil/mended lay tile

rnanut\_cturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.

6. CIeaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Dr/n(/t use liquid cleaners (/r aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cl(/th 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 pr()duct is not ()perating c()rrectly or exhibits a

marl<ed change in perf()riT/ance and you are unable

t() restore normal operation by following the detailed

procedure in its ()perating instructi()ns, dr)not

attempt t(/service it yourself as opening or removing

covers may exDose you t() dangeroLis voltage (11 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 file

following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord (11plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, (11objects 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 rnay resuh 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 darnaged in

any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change ill

perforrnance_his indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement [)arts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement [)arts

specified by tile manufacturer ()r have the same

characteristics as the original [)art. Unauthorized

substituti(/ns may result in fire, electric sh(/cl< or other

hazards.

4. Safety Check

Up()n c()mpletion ()f any service ()r repairs to this

product, ask the service technician t(/perform safety

checks to determine that file pr(/duct is in safe

operating condition.

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

'Push in.

BATTERYRELEASE

Ush_g the battery Pack

Hook its end to the canlcorder (_) and push tile

battery pacls in until it locks in place ®.

(( harging procedure, _-T_ pg. 8)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERYRELEASEand pull out tIle battery

pack.

PLAYBACK

Rewind (_) Button

Stop (m) Button Set to

"PLAY",

_1_ Set tile Power Switch to "PLAY".

InJ Press ,_41.

The tape will auton/atically stop at the

beginning of tile tape.

[] Press I_/1111.

Playbacls starts and the playback picture

appears.

o To stop playback, press m.

(For more details, _T_ pg. 30.)

•The viewfinder switches off automatically to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened

at an angle of over 60 degrees.

oThe LCD monitor turns on/off when it is

opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

Or Simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR

using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).

z_ pg. 34

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

PUSH Button EJECT Switch

[] Open the L(D monitor fully.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

[] Insert a video cassette.

[] Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

(For more details, _z _ pg. 10)

SHOOTING

S COVER

en/Close Ring

to "AUTO"

or "Pro.".

Recording Start/Stop Button

[] Turn tile LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to

open the lens cover.

1_1Setthe Power Switch to "AUTO" or "PR(-).'.

The power lamp will light and an image

will appear.

[] Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recrlrding starts.

• To stop recording ternporarily, momentarily

Dress the Recording Start/Stop Btltton r)nce

again.

(For mr)re details, _-T_ pgs. 14, 15)

•The viewfinder swit('hes off automati('ally to

save power when the LCD monitor is opened

at an angle of over 60 degrees.

• The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is

opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.

ProgramAE with Special

Effects (_-_ pg. 21)

[] Electronic Fog Filter [] ND Effect

[] Sepia [] Twilight [] Sports [] Nega/Posi

[] 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

TBC (Time Base Corrector) ]

(_-_pg. 31)

Picture Stabilizer (_-_ pg. |8)

Digital Hyper Zoom(_ pg. 16) ]

m

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

*AC Power *Cassette Adapter

Adapter/ (VHS Playpak)

Charger C-P7U

AA-V] 6U *Shoulder Strap

• Battery Pack

BN-V11 U• Lithium Battery CR2025

(for clock operation)

*DC Cord

Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON" (factory-preset).

mAvailable wher_ the Power Switch is set to "AUTC)" or "PRO,".

mOperating the Power Zoom Lever during the demorlstmtiorl stops the

demorlstmtiorl temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved tbr

more tharl 1 mirlute after that, the demonstration will resume.

mTo cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the P*;wer Swit_t_ to "PRO."

and press MENU while the demo is in pr*;gress. This takes y*m directly

to the demo mode? Setting Menu &o y_>u will not have to go thn>ugh

the main Menu S( reen,) Rotate the Select Wheel to select "OFF" and

press it,

NOTE:

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the

camcorder, den}orlstratiorl is riot available.

SetUng Menu

H_ Cassettes marl<ed _ can be used with this carncorder.

Battery pad( BN-V11U,

BN-V12U or BN-V20U

Marks

To AC outlet

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

AA-V16U

DC OUT connector

Battery pack Charging time

BN-V1] U approx. 1 hr. 10 rain.

BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 10 rain.

BN-V20U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 50 rain.

Power

This camcorder's 3-way power supply system lets you

chor)se the most appropriate source of Dower. Do not LlSe

provided pr)wer supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Make sure you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from

the A( Power Adal)ter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/

Charger's power cord into an AC outlet.

Align the marl<s and slide the battery pacl< in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in [)lace. The

( HARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

When the ( HARGE indicator stops blinldng but stays

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery in the

opposite directirln of the arrow and lift off. Remember

to unplug the A( Adapter/( harger's power cord from

the A( outlet.

nlarker

ATTENTION:

( harging a battery with some charge

remaining reduces that battery's capacity.

Perform the procedure below to fully

discharge the battery pacl< before

rechanging.

1. Attach the battery pacl< to the camcorder

and mal<e sure a cassette is not inserted,

then set the Power Switch to "AUT()" or

"PRO.".

2. The camcorder power turns off

automatically when discharging is

complete.

When yrlu are not using a battery pacl< for

a long period of time, be sure to fully

discharge it before storing because leaving

a battery with some charge left over also

redtlces perforll/a nce.

Charge Marker

A charge marl<er 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:

•Pertbrm charging where the temlJemture is between 1@*

and _°C (_@*F and _25°F;. 20 ° t_*25°C (68°F to 77_*F; is

the ideal temperature rarlge for charging,. If the environ-

17}e/-}tis to() _old], charging may be incomplete.

•Charging times noted above are J;r afully discharEed

battery pack.

•Charging time varies according to the ambient

temperature and the status of the battery pack.

•T_) aw)id interference with receptiorb do not use the AC

R)wer Adal_ter/Charg, er near a radio.

•If you connect the camcorder'_ DC cord to the a&_pter

during battery charging, power is supplied to the

camcorder and charging stops.

•Since the AC Power Adaptel/Charger processes

electricity irttemally, it becomes warm during use. Be

sure to use it orlly irl well-ventilated areas.

•When charging the battery pack lbr the first time or after

aI_;ng st_)rage period, the CHARGE indicator may riot

light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC

R)wer Adapte_/Charger, then try charging again.

•If the batter), operatior_ time remains extremely short

even after having been tblly charged, the battery is worn

()tit arid need_ t_; be replaced. Please purchase a rlew

one.

•Remember to set the charge marker after charging a

battery pack or after detaching a discharEed one fr_)m

your cal)gcordec

Hooh on,

Push in,

BATTERY RELEASESwitch

ATTENTION:

Before detaching tile power source,

make sure that the camcorder's power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

INFORMATION:

VU- V856KIT is aset comp_*sed of the

BN-V856U batter), pack and AA-V80U AC

Power Adapt_/Chargec

Read the VU-VS_6KITq irlstructiorl manuals

before using.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery

pack using the provided A C Power Adapter/

Charger. Use the _;ptional AA- V80U AC Power

Adapter/( ha/_el:

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hool< its end to the camcorder (_ and push the battery

pacl< in until it Iocl<s in place ®.

If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a

malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack...

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pacl<.

Approximate recording time

LCD LCD LCD

Battery pack monitor off/ monitor on/ monitor on/

Viewfinder on Viewfinder off Viewfinder on

BN-V1 I U I In: 30 rain. I hr. 20 rain. 1 hr. 10 n'fin.

{45 nlill.) {45 nlill.) (40 n'lill.)

BN-V12U I In: _0 nlill. I Ill. 20 nlill. 1 hr. 10 Inill.

(optional) {45 nlill.) {45 nlill.) (40 n'lill.)

BN-V20U 2 hrs. 20 InilL 2 hrs. 10 mill 1 hr. 55 InilL

(optional) {I hr. 20 nlin.) (1 hr. 15 Inin.) {I hr. 10 Inin.)

BN-V856U 9 hrs. 30 InilL 8 hrs. 40 mill 7 hrs. 40 mill

(optional) (5 hrs. 30 nlin.) (5 hrs. 10 Inin.) 14 hrs. 50 nlin.

NOTES:

•Recording time is reduced _ignificantly under the

lbllowing conditions:

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

The LCD monit_;r is used repeatedl_

•Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough batter), packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

To DC IN

To car's

J cigarette

•# lighter

Car Battery Cord sorket

AP-V7U (optional)

Car Battery

Charger/Adapter

BH-V3U (optional)

USING Ac POWER

Use the At_: Power Adapter/( harger (connect as shown in

the illustration).

NOTES:

•The provided At Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range tr_;l_ 110 V

to 240 _Z

•For other note_, _Z _pg. 8.

USING A cAR BATTERY

Use the optional (dr Battery Cord or tar Battery ( harger/

Adapter (connect as dlown in the illustration).

NOTES:

•Wherl using the car battery, leave the engirle idling.

•The optional Car Battery (harger (BHAZ_U) car_ also be

used to cha¢_e the battery pack (except BN- V20U/

V856U).

•When using the optiorlal Car Battery Charger or Car

Battery Cord (AP- V7UL refer to the respective instruction

booklet,

Battery holder

©-,©

Switch off the unit's power and remove tile power

supply unit (battery pack, A( Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

Pull out the battery holder to remove it from the

camcorder.

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have

the "+" marl< visible.

Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a

click.

NOTES:

•See "57_FETY PRECAUTIONS" (_ ,_pg. 2) f_r infonnatior_

on sate handling of lithium batteries.

•To avoid losing the batter), arid/or batte O, holder, place

tile camcorder with tile grip side up as shown in tile

illustration when inserting/r_n_oving tile battery,

Cassette holder

PUSH Button ERECTSwitch

Turn to take

up slack,

Erase Protection tab Gear

[.oadinti/UnloadintlACasse|te

Open the L(D monitor fully.

Slide EJECT until tile cassette holder opens. Do not

use force to r)pen.

Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make

sure tile label is t\lcing outward.

Press PUSH to close the cassette holder until it locks

into place. (lose the L(D monitor.

NOTES:

• (losing tile LCD monitor while tile cassette holder is still

open may cause damage to the LCD monitor,

•The cassette holddr can't be opened unless apower

supply is attached,

•Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear orl the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

G,Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in tile position that

allow< recording. If not, slide the tab, Some cassettes

have removable tabs, If the tab has been removed, cover

the hole with adhesive tape,

•Tile cassette holder carlrlot be operled while tile

camcorddr is irl the rdc_;rd mode.

Selectwhr_eel

Display

O

O

O

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

DATE/TIME Menu

-12-hour indication

with AM or PM

Date/Time Settings

Set tile Power Switch to "PRO.". Tile power lamp

comes on.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen al)pears.

Rotate tile Select Wheel to move tile highlight bar to

"NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, rotate it to move the highlight

bar to "DATF/TIME" and press it. The DATE/TIME

Menu appears.

• T() return to the previous settings, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to "EXIT" and

press it, then go to step 7.

• To set only the time without changing the date, go

to step 5.

To set "YEAR", "MONTH" or "DAY", rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired item,

a nd press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate

the Select Wheel until the correct setting appears and

then press it. The setting stops blinl<ing.

Repeat for other date settings.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"TIME" and then press it. When the hour setting

begins blinl<ing, rotate the Select Wheel until the

correct setting appears and then press it. When the

hour setting stops blinldng and tile minute setting

begins blinl<ing, rotate the Select Wheel until the

correct setting appears and then press it. The minute

setting stops b li hiring.

When none of these settings ("YEAR", "MONTH",

"DAY", "TIME") blinl<s, rotate the Select Wheel to

move the highlight bar to "EXIT", and press it. The

Menu Screen reappe_,s with the highlight b_, on

"RETURN".

Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu Screen.

1

NOTE:

T_ display tile date and time in tile camcorder'_ display

and on a o;nnect_d TV, see "Date/Time Insert"

('_/pg. 2_).

Se[ed Whr_eel

SP/EP Recording

Mode Button

MENU Button

RecordingModeSetting

Set depending on your preference.

U et tile Power Switch to "AUTO" or "PRO.". Press SP/

EP for more than 1 second. "SP" (Standard Pby)

provides higher picture and srlund quality and is better

for dt bb iS, while "EP" (Extended Play) is more

ecollomical, providil/g three tirnes the recording time.

NOTE:

It the recording mode is switched durirlg recordirlg, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switchirlg poirlt.

Viewfinder

Display

I-

.j.

h indicator

Recording mode

indkator

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

TapeLengthSetting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

/Ised.

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.", then press MENU.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"TAPE LENGTH", then press it. The TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the correct tape length setting. T20=20 minutes of

recording time, T30= _0 minutes, T35=35 minutes,

and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

• To return to the previous setting, rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to "EXIT".

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on "RETURN". Press the Select

Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remairlirlg time (_ /pg. 14) cli_played in the

viewfinder is correct only if the c_;rrect tape length has

been selected.

_Owl_r Zoonl Lever

,Recording

Start/Stop Bulton

GripAdjustment

_ Separate the Velcro strip.

P_lss your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power

Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

• o

1v

I®,1

Set to "CAMERA"

("AUTO" or "PRO,"),

1 \

VJewfJnder AcJjustmenl

Set tile Power Switch to "( AMERA" ("AUT(-)" or

"PRO.").

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

ShoulderStrapAttachment

the illustration, thread the strap through the

then fold it back and thread it through the

Jclde _. Repeat the procedure to attach the other

end of the strap to the other eyelet _), malting sure

the strap is not twisted.

Adjust as shown in the illustration _).

TripodMountin9

U lign the screw and camera direction stud on tile

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.

LENSCOVEROpen/CloseRing

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Tape remaining time

indicator

(Approximate)

---MIN _ 120MIN _119MIN ...........

(Now cak ulath_g)

0MIN _IMIN _2MIN _3MIN _'-"

(1_1hlidng) (13[inkiug) (13[iuking)

DISPLAY Bu_on

TOAdjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor

.... rotate tile Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until tile

bright level indicator on the display moves

and the appropriate brightness is reached.

NOTE:

You should already have perk>m_ed the i_n)cedur_s listed

below, !f not, do so before o*ntinuing.

•Power (_ r pg. 8)

eRecording Mode Setting (_ /i)_, 12)

•LoadA (assett_ (_ /pg, 10;

•(;rip Adjustment (_ /pg, 1_)

•Viewfir_derAdjustn_ent (_Z_pg. 13)

Shoot!.ngWhileWatchingThe

Vlewfinder

Mal<e sure tile L(D monitor is closed and locked.

Turn the LENS COVER Open/( lose Ring to ripen the

lens cover. Set the Power Switch to "(AMERA"

("AUTO" or "PRC)."). The power lamp lights and the

camcorder enters tile Record-Standby mode.

"PAUSE" is displayed in the viewfinder.

Press the Recording Start!Stop Button. "_c,, appears

in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

ShootingWhileWatchingThe

LCDMonitor

Make sure tile LC D monitor is fully open. Turn the

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens

cover. Setthe Power Switch to "CAMERA" ("AUTO"

or "PRO."). The power lamp lights and the

camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

"PAUSE" is displayed in the LC:Dmonitoc

Tilt tile LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

"_g" appears in the LCD monitor while recording is

in progress.

NOTE:

Wher_ y_>u use the LCD monitor outr/oor_ in direct

sun/ight, tile LCD 17}onitor may be difiTcuh t_*see, If this

happens, use tile viewfinder instead.

To Stop Recording,..

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mr)de.

AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.

PRO. : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.

OFF : Switches off the camcorder.

PLAY : Allows you to [)lay back your recordings.

NOTES:

•Wherl the Power Switch is set to CAMERA arid the LCD monitor is operled at arl angle _f60 degrees or

more, the LCD morfitor switd_es on and the viewfinder switd_es off automatically to save power,

•The cassett_ hoht_r carlrlot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

•There may be adelay after you slide ELECT urltil the cassette holder opens, Do riot use force.

•The time required to ca/(ulate the remairling tape lerlgth, arid the accuracy otthe calculation, may vary

according t_*the type ot tape used.

•The tape rdmairling time irldicator is correct orlly if the correct tape length has beerl selected (_z _pg. 12).

•"TAPE END" appear_ wherl the tape reaches its erld, arid the powergoes offautomatically if left irl this

corlditiorl tbr _ minutes. "TAPE END" also appear_ wherl a cassette whose tape is already at it_ erld is loaded.

•If the Record-Standby mode c_;ntinues for _minutes without performing Z_;om or any other operations, the

camcorder'_ povvdr shut_ off aut_*maticalh4 Set the Power Switch t_* "OFF'; and then back to "(AMERA" to

tun] the camcoRJer on again.

•If the Recording Start/Stop buttorl is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has corltirlued J;r over 5

mirlut_g recording may riot start imlnediately,

•Ityou are recording orl a cassett_ from the middle (_uch as wherl a tape is removed arid rd-it-lserted during

rdcording), use the Retake function (¢ /pg. 17) to firld the end of the bst rdcording so you do not erase any

ot it.

• While shooting, sound is riot heard lr_;m the speakec

Serf-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired

position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

direction. It can rotate 270' (90' downward, 180 °

upward).

INTERFACE SHOOTING

The person you shoot can view hirnself/herself in the LCD

monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing

your own image in the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees

so that it faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted

upward to an angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the

monitor image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinder

also switches on.

Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-

recording) and start recording.

During Intert\_ce Shooting, the monitor image and

indications do nrlt appear inverted as they would when

viewing a mirror.

NOTE:

The morlitored image carl be viewed orl the L<D m_rlitor

arid in the viewfinder,

LcD MONITOR/VIEWFiNDER INDIcA-

TIONS

Press DISPLAY for more than I second to mal<e the

following indications appear/disappear from the

cacncorder% display: cassette warning, tape remaining

time, battery pacl< remaining power indicator and tape

length indicator _'_ ;pg. 40, 41 ).

NOTE:

Even if the indications are ofl_ the tape remaining time

appear_ blinking wherl the tape is near its end, arid the

battery pack remairling power irldicator appears blirlking

wherl the power is almost gone,

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wkle angle)

Display

indicator

broxlmate

zoom ratio

PowerZoom Lever

FEATURE:Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce tile zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification

offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital

ZOOIT/.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T".

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W".

mThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicl<er the zoom action.

NOTES:

•Focusing may become unstabb during Z_oming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record Starldby,

lock the focus by usirlg the marlual lbcus

(;7* pg. 28/, ther_ zoom in or out in Record mode.

•The zoom level indicator (m) moves during zoom.

Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of

the zoom irldicator bar, all magnification t_'_;m that

point is through digital processing.

•When using Digital Z_)om, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Z_;om, set "D.ZOOM"

t_; "OFF" in the Menu Screen (_ ,_ pg. 23).

RETAKE

Button

Display

5Sec, Rec mode indlcator

5SEC, REC Button

PURPOSE:

To check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION:

1) Set the Power Switch to "( AMERA" ("AUTO" or

"PRO.").

2) Press _ and release quicldy during the Record

Standby mode.

mTape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record Standby

mode for the next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at the start Otl_laybactc This is

rloYll]aL

FEATURf; Refa ke

PURPOSE:

To re-record certain segR]ents.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby

mode.

2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point

for new recording. Pressing I_- forwards the tape

and pressing _ reverses it.

3) Press the Recrlrding StaBt/Stop Button to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise bar_ appear and pictures may bec_me

morlochr_me or darken durirlg Retake. This is rlormaL

FEATURE: $Sec. Rec (S-see. Recording)

PURPOSE:

To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quicl< scene

transitions like those seen in TV programs.

OPERATION:

mMake sure the recording mode is set to "SP".

1) During Recrlrd Standby, press 5SEC. REC. "'ill 5S"

appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.

2) Press the Recording StartJStop Button. Recording

starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the

camcorder reenters the Record Standby mode

automatically.

into cancel the 5Sec. Rec. functirln, press 5SEC. REC

again so that "_ 5 S" disappears.

NOTE:

Fade/_Vipe (_ /pg. 20; cannot be activated by

pressing 5SEC. REC.

7

Display

Picture stabilizer

indicator

FEATURE:Picture Stabiffzer

PURPOSE:

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERATION:

Press P. STABILIZER. "C_,/appears.

[] To switch off the Picture Stabilizet_ press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

•Accurat_ stabi/ization may not be possible if hand

shake is e_*wessiw, _r uncl_r the lb/Iowing corlditions:

•dherl shootin_ subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes,

•When shootin_ dark or dim subjects.

When shooting subject_ with dxcessivd baclJighting.

When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

When shooting scerle_ with Iow-c_)rltmst bacl<ground_.

•Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recordint4

with the camcorder on a tripod.

•* The "C_,_" indicat_>r appears blinkin_ if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

DANGER

[] The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operatiol3 or soon after tLirning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

[] Do not [)lace the camcorder into the

carrying case icnmediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

[] When operating, keep a distance of

about _0 cm (11-13/16") between tile

vide() light and people or objects.

[] Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

[] It is recommended that you consuh your

nearest JV( dealer for replacing the video

light.

FEATURE:Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set L[GHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF Turns offthe light.

AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

ON Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is tulrned on.

mThe video light car/only be used with the

camcorder's power Ol3.

m It is recommended to set the white balance

(_7_ pg. 29) to :,'_: when you use the video light.

mWhen not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

[] Even it the battery indicator (_) d_es not blink if

the battery pack"_ charge is low, the camcorder may

turn off automatically wherl you turn orl the video

light, or when you start rdo;rding with the video light

tllrr}ed or}.

[] When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to "AUTO":

•Depending on the lighting c_;nditions, the video

light may keep turning on and oil In this case,

manually switch tile light on or off using LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON,

•While the "Sport_" or "High Speed Shutter" mode

(_ /pg. 21) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the "Twilight" mode (_7 _pg: 21) is engaged,

the light will not activate.

EFFECT

Recording Stall/Stop Button

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Fade- or wipe-in wr)rks at recording start, and tLide- or

wipe-out worl<s at recording end or when you enter

Record Standby mode.

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode's

name and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The effect is reserved.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate t\_de-

in/out or wiped n/out.

To cancel a fade or wipe, press EFFECTrepeatedly

until "OFF" appears.

"OFF" is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

[] FADER

Fades in/out to a blacl< screen.

[] MOSAIC (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

[] SHUTTER (Wipe)

A blacl< screen moves in from the to[} and bottom, closing

over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open

the black screen vertically from the center.

[] SLIDE (Wipe)

A black screen moves ill from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in fiom right to left.

[] DOOR (Wipe)

Wipes in as the two h_dves of a bBcl< screen open to the

left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the

black screen reappears from left and right to cover the

scene.

NOTES:

•Pressing and holding tile Recording Start/Stop

Button allows you to wtry the length for the

image durin,_, t:trle in/out or wipe in/out.

•The screen becomes slightly reddish when

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (_T" pg. 21),

CW:CORNER (Wipe)

Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the

lower left corner, or wipes out from lower left to upper

right, leaving a black screen.

WW:WINDOW (Wipe)

The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the

screen toward the corners, covering tile previollS scene.

P.AE

ProgramAI:WithSpecialEffects

E 21

Set tile Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press FAE repeatedly until tile desired mode's name

and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then tile

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The mode is activate(].

To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until "(-)FF"

Power Switch al)pears. "OFF" is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

NOTES:

•()nly orlemode carl be engaged at a time.

•The screen becomes slightly reddish wherl the Fade/

Wipe (_T* pg. 2d) is used irl the Sepia mode.

•The screen becomes slightly dark irl the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

•In the "High 51Jeed Shutter" or "Sport_" modes, picture

color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

flourdscent or mercury-vapor light_.

[] SEPIA

Tile scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving tile effect of

an older movie. Use together with Wide (_-T_ pg. 23)

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

SPORTS

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

ND:ND EFFECT

A black mist darkens tile picture, as when an ND

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

the subject.

FG:FOG

Makes the picture Iool< misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to tile lens. Softens the

image and gives it a "t\mtasy" look.

___ TWILIGHT

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworl<s, etc., look more

natural and dramatic. The I_llowing happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

oAuto gain control is turned off.

• White Balance is set to "-10[_:FINE" (day mode),

but can also be manually changed to another

mode (zT* pg. 29).

oAuto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m (32 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-

to-camera distance is less than 10 m (32 ft.), use

manual focusing (_-T_ pg. 28L

8112000 (112000 sec. High Speed

Shutter)

(aptures t\lster action than Sports mode.

[] NEGA POSI

The colors of a picture are reversed.

NEGA POSl mode

Select Wheel

MENU Button

Display

rex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button)

Menu S(reen 1

%

Menu Screen 2

%%

0

0

Setting Menu

rex. TITLE LANG.)

%

%

Normal Screen

UsingMenusForDetaledAdjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy_to_use,

omscreen menu system that simpl flies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

Menu access depends on tile function you select.

If you select the functions from the "Menu Screen

Available Using The Select Wheel" described on

pg. 23...

.... press tile Select Wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

If you select the functions from the "Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button" described on

pg. 23 and 24...

.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to [)lace the highlight bar on

the desired function.

oTo go from Menu Screen ] to Menu Screen 2, rotate

the Select Wheel to "NEXT" and press it. To go back

to Menu Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate tile

Select Wheel to "BACI<', and press it.

•To return to the previous setting, [)lace the highlight

bar on "RETURN", then go to step 6.

Press the Select Wheel. The setting procedure

depends on tile function you select.

If you seleft "FOCUS'; "EXPOSURE'; "M.W,B." or

"DATE/TIME"...

.... see respective pages (FC)CUS: _T_ pg. 28,

EXPOSURE: _-T_ pg. 26, M.W.B.: _-T_ pg. 29,

DATE/TIME: _'7_ pg. 11) and perff>rm each

procedure from step 4.

If you select "ILIP ID NO."...

.... rotate the Select Wheel until the desired number

appears, and press it. Then rotate the Select

Wheel to move the highlight bar to "EXIT".

If you select any other functions...

.... rotate the Select Wheel to move tile highlight bar

to the desired setting.

• To return to the previous setting, [)lace the

highlight bar on "EXIT".

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen real)pears

with the highlight bar on "RETURN".

Press the Select Wheel. The normal screen reappears.

NOTE:

No menu functions except "F()(LJS" and "EXPOSURE"

_reawdlable while in the Record mode,

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Wheel

FOCUS Refer to "Focusing" (_ /pg. 28).

EXPOSURE Refer to "Exposure ( rlntrol" (_Z_ pg. 26).

M.W.B. Refer to "White Balance Adjustment" and "Manual White Balance Operation"

WiDE

S.LX

(z7 pg. 29).

ON

!iNiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i i!!

NORMAL

Does not display black bars.

Allows you to recrlrd black bars at the top and bottom of the screen

to produce a cinema-like "wide-screen" effect.

To record a subject in a darldy lit environment, when it is more

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if tile

picture becomes slightly coarse.

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 Alliance

OFF Allows you to shoot darl< scenes with no picture brightness

adjustlT/ent

TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (_z_ pg. 25).

DATE/T[M[:: Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a c(innected monitor

DISP. (_7 pg. 25).

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

OFF

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 300X digital magnification.

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function. When set to "(-)FF" during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16X.

Usually the distance t(! a subject where the lens is in focus

depends on tl_e zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of

more than 1 m (3.25 ft.) to the subject the lens is out of ff)cus 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

(23-5/8").

• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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Menu Screen AvaiJabJe Using The MENU Button (cont.)

TAPE LENGTH

REC TiME

INT. TiME

TITLE LANG.

DATE/TIME

JUP ID NO.

DEMO MODE

Allows you to set the tape length depending on tlqe tape used (_-T_ pg. 12).

Refer to "Animation" and "Time-Lal}se" (_-7_ pg. 27).

Refer to "Time-Lapse" (_T" pg. 27).

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FREN( H, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)

of Instant Titles (_:z" pg. 25).

Allows you to set the current date and time (_-z" pg. 11 ).

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

using the I terminal (JLIP). The numbers range frr)m 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

Demr,nstrates certain functions such as Fade_Vipe, etc. When

"DEMC) MODE" is set to "(-)N" and the Menu Screen is closed,

the demonstration starts.

Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration

stops the del_lonstration tel_/porarily. If the Power Zoo11/ Level is

not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demr)nstration

will resu me.

NOTE:

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is it-, the position that

not awdlable.

OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.

:Factory-preset

Date/Timeinsert

Allows you to displ_y the date and time in the

cal_/corder or on a conllected color monitor, as

well as to record them manually or

automatically.

You should have already performed the Date/

Time Setting procedure (_-T_ pg. 11).

m

Select Wheel

¸ill?¸....

Power Switch

AUTO DATE *

!

DEC 25.99

(DATE)

AM 10:25:00

(TIME)

DEC 25,99 AM 10:25:00

_ (DATE&TIME)

No indication

(OFF)

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press the Select Wheel to display tile Menu Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"DATE/TIME DISE" while in Record-Standby, then

press it t() display the Date/Time DISP. Menu.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the desired mode, then press it. Tile desired mr)de is

activated.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETURN". Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu

Screen.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

oThe selected di_l)lay can be recorded.

•Ify()u do riot want to rec(_rd the clispla K select the OFF

mode bef()re shooting.

AUTO DATE

•Y()ur camc()rder atltomatical/y record_ the date lot about

5secorlds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

After changing the date.

After loading a cassette.

After Aut_) Date Rec_)rd mode is selected by r_)tating

the Select Wheel.

•In this n'lode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

"AUTO DATE" but this is not rec_;rded.

Instant Titles

Tile carncorder has eight preset titles in

memory. You car/superimpose one of them

over tile video image.

Instant Titles can be displayed not only in

English but also in French, Spanish and

Portuguese. Change the setting in TITLE LANG.

in the Menu Screen. (_-z* pg. 22, 24).

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"TITLE" while in Recr)rd-Standby, then press it to

display the TITLE Menu.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

the desired mode, then press it. The desired mode is

activated.

oTo mal<e the title indication disappear, select "OFF".

Tile Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETURN". Press the Select Wheel to close the Menu

Screen.

NOTE:

The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the

TITLE Menu.

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ExposureControl

This feature automatically adjusts the iris fllr the best

awfi lable picture quality, but yr)LI can override it _llqd make

the adjustment manually. Manual exprlsure adjustment is

recr)FnFnended in the following situations:

•_Vherl shooting using rever_e fighting or wherl the

background is to() bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background such

as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the backgn)und is overly &_fl< or the subject light.

To brighten the image

To darken the image

Set tile Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press tile Select Wheel to display tile Menu Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"EXPOSURE" and press it. The EXPOSURE Menu

appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"MANU', then press it. Tile Menu Screen disappears

and "00" (exposure control level counter) appears.

To brighten the image, rotate the Select Wheel

upward. Tile exposure control level counter increases

(maximum +06).

To darken the image, rotate the Select Wheel

dr)wnward. Tile exposure cr)ntrol level counter

decreases (maximum 06).

Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The

Menu Screen reappears with tile highlight bar on

"RETURN'.

Press tile Select Wheel. Tile Menu Screen disappears

and tile exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate tile exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

•To return to tire ti_ctory setting, select "AUTO" in step 4,

•To re-adjust exposure, repeat tire I_rocedure from step 2,

NOTES:

Belbre pertbrming the lblh*wing steps, make

sure that:

•The Power Switch is set to "PRO. ".

®The camcorJer is in the Reo;rrl-Standby

lY}or]e,

•Tile recordin_ mode is set to "SP'.

m

Select Wheel

Start/Stop Button

MENU Button

Display

RECTIME Menu

INT, TIME Menu

Interval time

indicator

Re_ordlng time

indkator

INT, TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal

stteen

N27

Animfi0n

You can shoot a series (>fpictures, each slightly different,

of the same object for a brief period of time.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display

Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to

"REC TIME" and press it. The REC TIME Menu

appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the

highlight bar to the desired recording time, then press

it. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar

on "RETURN".

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

Press the Recording Stalt/Str! I} Button after tocusing

on the subject. The recording stops automatically

after the selected period of time.

• Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures.

To release the Animation rhode, set "REC TIME" in

the Menu screen to "OFF".

Time-Lapse

You can record sequenti_dly at preset time spans. Leaving

the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record

subtle changes over an extended period of time.

Set "REC TIME" (_-T_ step 1 and 2 of "Animation"

above).

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"INT. TIME" and press it. The INT. TIME Menu

appears. Rotate the Select Wheel to move the

highlight bar to the desired interval time, then press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETURN". Press the Select Wheel again to close the

MOI/LI Screen.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and

intervals alternate automatically.

REC

To release the Time-Lapse mode, when "_._._," is not

displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

display " PAUSE ", then set "REC TIME" and

"INT. TIME" in the Menu Screen to "OFF".

NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse):

•For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when sh_*_4ing in Animatk,-1 or Tin_e-Lapse m_*de.

•Fade- or wipe-in/_*ut carlnot be perf_*m_ed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting:

•_ Bef_re perlbnr_ing other (*peratiorls f_*llowin_ Arlimation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation

or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

•_ Animation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut offor when the cassette is ejected.

2SEN

Focus detedion zone

NOTES:

•Itthe lens is smeared or blurred, accurate

focusing is not possible, t<_ep the lens clean,

wiping with apiece of soft cloth if it get,

dirt),, dherl corlderlsation occur,, wipe with

asoft ck)th or wait for it t_; dry naturall)4

•dherl shooting asubject close to the lens,

zoom (>tit first (_ ,* pg: 16). Itzoomed irl irl

the auto focus mode, the camcorder could

automatically zoom (>tit deperlding orlthe

distarlce betweerl the camcorder arid the

subject. This does riot occur with "TELE

MACRO" (_Z_ p_. 2_).

m

Select Whee[

Power Switch

% %

Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. Howevel_ correct

k>cus 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 bright-

ness and darl<ness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a

clear, blue sky.*

• When a darl< 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 surt\_ce of a body of water.

• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast bacl<grou nd.

• The low-contrast warning "*i -°-" appears

MANUAL FOCUS

Ityou are using the viewfirlder, you should already have

made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (_ /p_. 1_).

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press the Select Wheel to display the Menu Screen.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"FO( US" and press it. The FO(US Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to

"MANU", then press it. The Menu Screen disappears and

"_" and ,,e,,,_, appear. The focus is Iocl<ed at this point.

To focus on a farther subject, rotate the Select Wheel

upward. "4" appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the Select Wheel

downward. "• " appears and blinks.

Press the Select Wheel. The setting is complete. The

Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETU RN".

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen disppears

and "@e,, reappears to indicate the focus is Iocl<ed.

NOTES:

•To return t_ Auto Focus, select "AUTC)" in step 4.

•To re-adjust Marlual Focus, repeat the pn;cedure fron'l stop 2.

•Be sure to focus the lens irl the maximum telephoto position wherl you use the Marlual F_>cus mode. Ityou

f_*cus irl orl a certairl subject irl the wide-angle positiorl, sharply focused images carlrlot be obtairled wherl

zoomed irl because the depth-olLfield is reduced at longer focal lengths.

•Wherl the lbcus level carlrlot be adjusted arly L_rther or closer, "_" or ,,_o,, will blink.

WhiteBdanceAdjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color

reproduction under various lighting, lithe white

balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately

reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

mr)'wevel_ rnore advanced carneorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional color/tint reproduction.

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight

bat to "M.W.B.", then press it. The Menu Screen

disappears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.

Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight

bat to the desired setting.

"AUTO"

White balance is adjusted automatically (t\lctory

[)reset).

"-:_:- FNE"

Outdoors on a sunny day.

"-'_ : CLOUD"

Outdoors on _ cloudy day.

"_ : HALOGEN"

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

"MWB"

White balance is set manually.

Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bat r)n "RETURN".

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance...

.... select "AUT()" in step 4. Or set the Power

Switch to "AUTO".

NOTE:

White balance _annot be used when Sepia

(_T" pg: 21) is activat_cL

Manud While BdanceOperafi0n

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of tile white balance

adjustment, and select "MWB".

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

Press the Select Wheel until "MWB" begins

blinl<ing.

When the setting is completed, "MWB" stops

blinl<ing, and tile Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on "RETU RN".

Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu

Screen.

Select Wheel

t_ Whitepape_

Power Switch

MENU gutton

To Change The Tint For Recording...

.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the color,

changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green;

blue paper= orange; yellow paper= deeper

purple.

NOTES:

•In step 2, it may be rliflTcult to k)cus on tile whit_

paper, h-1such a_ase, adjust lbcus manually

('¢/pg. 28).

•Asuloject can be shot under various types of

lighti(g conditions indoor_ O-_atural,llourescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because &e color temperature is

diflbrent depending on the light source, the subject

tint will diflbr depending on the white balance

settings. Use &is lunction lot amore natural result.

• ()(-Ice you adjust white balance manual/}; the

setting is retained everl if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

•Select Wheel

•(BRIGHT)

Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)

Set to "PLAY",

Stop (ll) Button

L >ac a tape (_-/pg 10}.

Set tile Power Switch to "PLAY". To start playbacl<,

press ll_/l II.

oTo stop playback, press III.

• Press _ to rewind, or I_1_ to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

NOTES:

•The can'lcorJer shuts offautomatically after about

5 mirlutes in Stop mode. To turn orl agairl, set the Power

Switch to "OFF'; then to "PLAY".

_i When the Power Switch is set to "PLAY" and the LCD

monitor is operled at arl angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD morlitor switches orl arid the viewfirlder switches

off automatical/y to save power.

•The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinrler

(with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD monitor or on

a connected TV (_ /pg. _2, _).

•You carl al_,o view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

•lta b/arlk portion on the tape is played back, the screen

may become black. This is riot a nralfunction.

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment: Rotate

the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) towards "+" to brighten, or

towards "-" to darl<en.

rt The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/

Time Display wherl you pkly back images recorded in

Wide Mode (_ v: pg. 2_).

Speaker Volume Control: Slidethe Power

Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards "+" to turn up the volume,

or towards "-" to tUH3 dr)wn the voitlrf/e.

•The Speaker Voh;me Irldicator is displayed under the

Date/Time Display wherl you play back images recorded

in Wide Mode (_ /pg. 27).

Still Ploybolk: Pauses during 131ayback.

1) Press _-/11 during playback.

2) To resume nrlrmal playbacl<, press I_/11 again.

•Noise bars will appear arid the picture will become

morlochronre durirlg Still Playback.

S_uttle SeCll'¢hl Allows high-speed search in either

direction.

1) Press 1_- for k_rward or _ for reverse search during

playback.

2) To resume nrlrmal playbacl<, press li_/ll.

•Durirlg playback, press and hold _or _'_-. The search

continues as Iorlg as you hoM the buttorl. Once you

release it, nomral pk_yback resumes.

_i Noise bars appear and pictures may become mono-

chrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal

EFFECTButton

I

I

P.A[ Button

O0 QO

[',STABILIZER Button

COUNTER R/M Set to "PLAY".

Button

Stop (m) Button

1

TFocking." Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen

during playbacl<. Factory-preset is Auto Tracl<ing.

To activate Manual Tracking:

1) Press RAE and EFFECT simultaneously. "MT" appears.

2) Press RAE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until

the noise bars disappear.

•To return to Auto Tracking, press P..AE and EFFECT

simultarleously. "AT" blinks. When Auto Tracl<ing

finishes, the indication disappears.

•When noise bar_ appear during playback, the

camcorder enter_ the Auto Trackin_ mode and "AT" is

displayed.

•Manual Tracking may riot work with tapes recorded on

other V(Rs or camcorder_.

TB¢ (Time Bose ¢ot|'ecto|'): Removesjitter from

fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even

with old tapes. Factory-preset: TB( is engaged.

To activate/release the TB( mode, press RSTABILIZER

during playbacl< for more than 1 second. When the TB(

mode is activated, "TB(" is displayed.

•The "TBC" indicator tun-Is green (gray with a camcorder

equipped with ablackZwhite viewfincbr) while TBC is

w_*rl<ing.

•TBC cl_*es not work during still playback and shuttle

seaYLh,

•The "TBC" indicator turns white while TBC is not

_;perative.

•It may take a few seconds before TBC actually start_

worl<int4.

•The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is

actiw_ted or deactivated at the edit-in/-out points or

wherl nom_al pbyback resumes after still pbyback or

shuttle search.

•_ If the playback picture is dist_;rted when TBC is set t_;

orb turn off TBC.

Counter Memory |:unction: Makes it easieR to

locate a specific tape segment.

1 ) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1 second.

The counter resets to "0:00:00".

2) Press COUNTER R/M k>r less than 1 second. "M"

appears.

3) After recording or playback, press I@, then ._41. The tape

automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.

4) Press _/lll to start playback.

•The counter memory tunctions in the Fast-F_;rwarrl and

Rewind modes,

•T_;disable the Courlter Memory Furlctiorl, press COUN-

TER RIM J;r less than 1 sect;rid so that "M" disappears.

These _re some basic types of connections. When m_fl<ing connections, refer _dso to your VCR _u_d TV

instruction manuals.

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

Co_nec_orcover*

To Video Output

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

Connedor cover*

To AUDIO IN

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

(onnecttilecamcordertoaTVorV(Ras

shownintileillustration(¢,* pg. _2).

If using a VCR . . . go t_; step 3.

If not, , , go to step 4,

Connect tile VCR output to tile TV input,

referring to your VCR's instruction manual.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mr)de, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

NOTES:

• It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pa_k (_ z_pg. 9).

•To monitor tile picture and sound frr)m tile

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder'_ Power Swikh to "CAMERA" ("AUTO"

or "PRO. % then set y_;ur TV to the appr_;priate

input mode.

•Make sure you adjust the TV sound w>lunle to it_

mirlin_un_ level to aw)id a surlderl burq of sourld

whorl tile camcorder is ruffled on,

•If you have a TV or _peaker_ that are not _pecia/ly

shielded, do not place tile _peaker_ adjacerlt t_) tile

TV as irlterfererlce will occur in the camcorr/er

playback picture,

TapeDubbin9

Following tile illustration ()n pg. 32, connect tile

camcorder and tile VCR.

Set the camcorder's Power Switch to "PLAY",

turn ()n the VCR's power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in tile camcorder and tile

VC R.

Engage the V(R's ALJX and Record-Pause

modes.

Engage tile camcorder's Play mode to find a

spot just before the editqn point. Once it is

reached, press I_/l! oil tile camcorder.

Press _/|! on tile camcorder and engage tile

VCR's Record mr)de.

Engage tile VCR's Record-Pause mr)de and press

_/e[ on the camcorder.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the V(R and camcorder when

finished.

Conlpact video cassetie

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Reels

CassetteAdapter(VHSP[aypak)

Use this t() play bacl< a VHS-C video cassette recorded

with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible

with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter

is battery powered and automatically perl(_rms tape

loading and unloading.

Slide tile battery cover up to remove it, install one

"AA (R6)" size battery as shown, then reattach tile

cover.

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compart-

nlent door.

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and [)lay the

tape back as you would any other.

Slide the latch and the coi_/paitmeilt door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Dr)

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

•During tape loading and unloarlin_4, cl_ n_4 t_uch the

reel_ f_r satbty and tape pr_4ectior_.

•During _pecial-efl_ct playback (_l_;w motion, still frame,

etc.), tile picture may vibrate or noise bar_ may appear

on the screen.

@To record on aVCR using a compact cassette arid tile

aclapte_, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Recording safety hole

LENS COVER Open/Close Ring

BATTERY RELEASE

Set to "OFF",

Remove,

PUSH Button EJECTSwitch

N35

After Use

Turn off the carncorder.

Open the L(D monitor fully. Slide EJECTto open the

cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

Press PUSH to close and lock the cassette holder.

(lose and loci< the L(D monitor.

Slide BATTERY RELEASEto remove the battery pacl<.

Turn the LENS COVER Open/( lose Ring to close

the lens covet.

CleaningTheCmcarder

To clean the exteriot_ wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to

wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with a soft

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. (lose

the LCD monitor.

To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then

wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

To detach the eyepiece, turn it counterclockwise and

pull it rlut.

Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower

brush.

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 tile battery pack has been removed or other power units have been

disconnected.

•Mohi may form if the lens is loft dirt),.

•Wherl using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.

•When removin_ the eyepiece, be sure to hoM tile viewfinder securel)<

3EN

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, [)lease consult your JV( dealer.

[Tlne c_mcorder is a m icrocr)mputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (frrm_ a TV, a radio, i

etc.) might prevent it from functioning prr)perly, h/such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery ( harger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

No power is supplied. • Tile battery pack has not been attached correctly

(_7 pg. 8).

• The battery Dacl< is not charged (_ ;pg. 8).

• Tile power supply has not been correctly connected

(_7 Dg. 9).

The power suddenly goes off and

does not come back on by itself.

• The battery pack has completely discharged.

• Remove the cassette and discr)nnect tile Dower source, then

after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Recording cannot be performed. • Make sure tile Erase Protection tab is in tile position that

allr)ws recording. If not, slide the tab. Srlme cassettes have

removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the

hole with adhesive tape (_-7 pg. 10).

Recording does not start. • Tile camcorder Power Switch has not been set to

"CAMERA" ("AUTO" or "PRO"d (_7 i)g. 14).

Animation or Time-tapse is nut

available. • Before recording in the Animation mr)de at the very

beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording

mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smor)thly.

Using the Fade-in functirm at this point is a good way to

begin an animated program (_-7 pg. 27).

The tape is running, but there is no

playback picture.

• Tile IV has not been set to its VIDEO mode r)r channel.

• If A/V connection is used, the TV's VIDEO/TV Switch has

not been set to VIDEC).

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

• Tile vide() heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest

JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback.

The tape stops during fast-forward or

rewind.

• This is normal.

• The Cr)unter Memory Function has been activated

(_:7 i)g. _;1).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot • The tape is already fully wound on one reel or tile other.

be performed.

7

During recording, the indications do • Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make tile

not appear, indications appear (_:T_ pg. 15).

The tape will not eject. • Tile battery pack is running low.

• If the LCD mr)nitor is not open over 60 degrees, the ELECT

Switch does not function.

Some functions are not available. • Tile Power Switch is set to "AUTO".

• Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible

to use.

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

• This sometimes occurs when tile contrast between tile

bacl<ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of the

cal_lcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in • Sunlight is directly entering tile lens. This is not a defect of

the [CD monitor and the viewfinder, the camcorder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. • Tile light used to illuminate tile 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.

Colored bright spots appear all over

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. • Tile LCD monitor and tile viewfinder are made with high-

i)recision technology. However, black spots (11 bright s[)r)ts

of light (red, green or blue) may a ) )ear constantly on the

LCD mr)nitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not

recorded on the ta )e. This is not due to any defect of the

unit. (Effective c ors: more tlan 99.99 %.

The indicators and the picture color

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

the lens have become dirty rex.

fingerprints).

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

• This may occur when tile surface or tile edge of tile LCD

monitor is pressed.

• Wi )e them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wi )e in a

semicircular motion, as wi )ing strongly s )reads the stain

ant it won't come out easi y.

• This is normal while recording in tile EP mode. Some noise

may be present while recording in the SP mode (_:T_ pg. 12).

An error number (i.e. E03) appears. • Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the power

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again.

If tile error number still al)pears in the\'iewfindet_ consuh

your nearest JVC: dealer.

The image is out of focus.

The date and time displays

disappear.

o Tile diopter needs to be adjusted (_-:_ pg. 13).

• The scene being shot is adversely affecting the ol)eration of

Auto Focus (_:V_ pg. 28).

• If you remove tile power source from tile camcorder while

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make

sure to turn the camcorder's power off before disconnecting

tile power S(/urce.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded.

Even though the lens cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

• fy { lave 1 t pefor_/ec Date/T _/e Sett /g(_-T_pg 11),

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

• Tile Lens Cover Warning indicator may blinl< when tile

camcorder is used in darl< areas, regardless of tile position

of the lens cover.

Controk

Diopter Adjustment ( ontrol ................. _-_ pg. 13

_2) Lens Cover Open/(lose Ring ................ _--_ pg. 14

(_ Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/()NI ...................... _7_ pg. 19

(_ 5-Second Recrlrding Button

[5 SEC. REC] ........................................ _7_ pg. 17

• Prlwer Zoom Lever [T/WI .................. _--_ pg. 16

• Speal<er Volume ( ontrol IVOL.[ ........ _7_ pg. 30

_} • Picture Stabilizer Button

IRSTABILIZER[ .................................. _--_ pg. 18

• Time Base ( orrector Button ............... _-_ pg. 31

_ Program AE Button {P.AE[ ..................... _--_ pg. 21

1:_ Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. _-_ pg. 20

• Retake Rewind Button IRETAKE R] ..... _--_ pg. 17

• Quicl< Review Button [ (D R[ ............. _-_ pg. 17

Rewind Button ]REW[ ....................... _-_ pg. 30

_._ • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... _--_ pg. 17

• Fast-Forward Button IFF[ ................... _z_ pg. 30

Stop Button [STOP] .............................. _-._ pg. 30

(_) Play/Pause Button

[PLAY/PAUSE] ..................................... _-_ pg. 30

• Select Wheel [PUSH] ........................ _-:_ pg. 22

• Bright Dial [BRIGHT[ .................. _z_ pg. 14, 30

MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. _-:_ pg. 15, 22

_-s_• Recording Mode Button [SP/EP[ ......... _z_ pg. 12

• ( ounter Reset/Memory Bution

]COUNTER R/M[ .............................. _-T_ pg. 31

0_ EIE(T Switch ....................................... _z" pg. 10

_ Recording Start/Stop Button .................. _-:_ pg. 14

(_} Power Switch

[IT!_ OFF, AUT(-), PRO.[ .............. Zz" pg. 14, _0

_9) Battery Release Switch

[BA1TERY RELEASE] .............................. _z" pg. 9

_ PUSH Button ....................................... _-z_ pg. 10

Connectors

t_ DC IN Connector. .................................. _T _ pg. 9

The connectors l_ to _ are located beneath the

cover.

l_ Video Output Connector. ..................... _-z_ pg. 32

Audio Output ( onnector ..................... _-z_ pg. 32

J Terminal IJLIP (Joint Level Intert\lce Protocol)

Connector[

It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal cr)lT/puter.

For further details consult your nearest JV(

dealer.

lLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to V(R

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

I terminal.

Indicators

[] Power Lamp ........................................ _T_ pg. 14

Other Parts

[] Battery Pack Mount ............................... _-T_ pg. 9

[] Viewfinder. .......................................... _-_ pg. 13

[] Grip Strap ............................................ _-_ pg. 13

[] ( amera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is builtdn here.

[] Video Light .......................................... _T_ pg. 19

[] Microphone

For use when recording.

[] Eyepiece .............................................. _T" pg. 35

[] Speal<er ............................................... _-T_ pg. 30

[] LCD Monitor ....................................... _T_ pg. 15

[] Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... _-T_ pg. 13

[] (loci< Battery Slot ................................ _-T_ pg. 10

[] Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... _-T_ pg. 13

i.dicafio.s Duri.gRecordi.g

®

®

Tape Remaining Time .......................... _T_ pg. 15

Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.

_] Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ _-T_ pg. 12

_,_ PrograiT/AE Indicator ...................... _-z_ pg. 21

Displayed at _ for approx. 2 seconds when

Program AE with special effects is switched from

one mode to allother by pressing P.AE., then only

the indicator remains at _7_.

0_,{_) Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... _-T" pg. 20

Displayed at _ for approx. 2 seconds when the

Fadeg!Vipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at (_).

_._ Tape Length Indicator .......................... _-:" pg. 12

_) Zoom Indicator Bar .............................. _-" pg. 16

Zoom Level Indicator

(_ Approximate Zoom Ratio

_) Recording Indicator ............................. _T_ pg. 14

Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... _T_ pg. 18

@ • Interval TimelJRecording Time

Indicator ........................................... _-T_ pg. 27

5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator. ................ _-T_ pg. 17

Bright Level Indicator. .......................... _--_ pg. 14

(_) Instant Title Display ............................. _--_ pg. 25

Date/Time Display ............................... _--_ pg. 25

Q_4)Focus Indicator .................................... _--_ pg. 28

_ Exposure Control Level Counter. .......... _-T_ pg. 26

_-_ White Balance Mode Indicator ............. _-z_ pg. 29

Q_ Record Standby Mode Indicator .......... _-T_ pg. 14

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(_ Cassette Indicator

Displayed when a tape is loaded.

_ TB( Indicator ...................................... _T* pg. _1

_ Tape Counter. ...................................... _T* pg. _1

(_ Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ........ _T* pg. 12

_ Tape Running Indicator

I_ : Playback

I_1_ : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

Hi[ : Pause

_ Tracking Indicator ................................ _-z_ pg. 31

_7_ * BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator .......... _-z_ pg. 30

VOLUME: Speaker V_lume

Indicator ........................................... _-z_ pg. 30

War.i.g indications

[ndications Fundion

rTa

TAPE END

LENS COVER

CONDENSATION

PLEASE WAiT

TAPE HEAD iS DIRTY

USE CLEANING

CASSETTE

E01 -- E06

SAFEGUARD FUNCTION

HAS BEEN ACTIVATED

REATTAC H BATTERY

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power [evel: high. it does not necessarily mean that the battery

pack is fully charged. "::_-C]_]-C:_]-CZ_] /

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator CZZ3 blinks

(battery power warning).

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatica[ly.

Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the Erase Protection tab is not in

the position that allows recording. (; y pg. 10)

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is turned on. This display also

blinks when the dock dithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged.

install or replace the old battery with a new one. (; _- pg. 10)

Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.

(;y pg. 15)

Blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the lens

cover dosed. (_ y pg. 14)

These 2 warnings appear a[temately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs, mnthis

case, all functions except tape eiect and power on/off are disabled. Turn the unit off

(without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to clear,

and turn it on again.

These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the

heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the

warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest IVC dealer.

The error indications (E01 -- E06) show what type of malfundion has occured.

If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power

supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does,

you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your

nearest IVC dealer.

Whenusing the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas

other than the USA

[] The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range fiom

I I0 Vto 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD Ac PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting tile unit's power cord to an A(

wall outlet other than American National Standard

(7_ series type use an AC plug adapter, called a

"Siemens Plug", as shown.

For this AC plug adaptel_ consuh your nearest IV(

dealer.

Video Light

DANGER:

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

• Do not [)lace the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

• When operating, I<eep a distance of about 30 cm

(11-1 _/16" ft.) between the video light and people

or object.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recoiT/iT/ended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operatioil 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 operati(/n.

Change or modifications not approved by the

[)arty 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 (lass 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 gener-

ates, uses, and car/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 car/be

determined by turiling the equipment off and on,

the user is enc(/uraged t(/try to c(/rrect the

interference by (/ne or re(ire (if the following

iT/eastlres:

Reorient (/r relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

( onnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

General Battery Precautions

• When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not

functioning even when correctly operated, tile

battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

• Use only the following battery:

C-P6U or C-P7U ...................... AA (R6} size

Please mal<e note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the battery can leak or explode.

t. 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 the battery ill a fire.

4. Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be

stored for augextended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The battery pacl<s are nickel-cadmium

or nicl<el metal-hydride batteries.

Before using tile supplied battery pacl<

or an optional battery pacl<, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. To avoid hazard...

... do not burn. TermJl_als

... do not dTort-circuit the terminals.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong servi_'e life...

... do not subject to unnecessary shocl<.

... avoid repeated chalging without fully

dischalging.

... ch_rge in an envirol31T/ent where telT/peratures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery_ooler temperatures impede chemical

reactiol% while warmer tel_/peratures 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 chalger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

NOTES:

•It is normal lbr the battery i)ack t_ be warm after

char_in_, or after use.

Temperature Range Si)ecificatiorls

Charging .............. 10%: to 3_%: L_O°F to _)_°F/

Oi)eration ............ O°C t_) 40°C _;2°F t_* 104°F/

Storage ................ lO°C to ;O°C (14_*F to 86°F)

•Rechart4ing time is based on room temperature of

20°C ((,8_'E)

•Tile lower the temperature, the I_;nger recharging

takes,

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Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use...

... mal<e sure the cassette bears the VHS-C marl<.

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

... mal<e sure tile 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 car/result in

damage.

... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes...

... away frol-n heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

... where they won't be subject to unnecessary

shocl< or vibration.

... where they won't be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, tral7sforn/ers or magnets).

... vertically, in their original cases.

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Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT,,,

... open the camcorder's chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

... shomcircuit the terminals of the battery pack.

IKeep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pacl< or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the bauery pacl< attached when the

camcorder is [lot in use.

2. Avoid using the unit...

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

... in places subject to soot or steam such as Blear

a cool<ing stove.

... in places subject to excessive shocl< (11"

vibration.

... near a television set.

... near appliances generating _trong magnetic or

electric fields (speal<ers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°(

or 104T) or extremely low (under 0°( or _2°F)

temperattl res.

3. DO NOT leave the unit...

... in places of over 50C (122T).

... in places where humidity is extremely low.

(below _5%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed cat in summer.

... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT...

... allow it to become wet.

... drop the unit or stril<e it against hard objects.

... subject it to shocl< or excessive vibration during

trailsportation.

... I<eep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects f()r long periods.

... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the L(D

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with

both hands or use the grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT...

... push it strongly or apply any shocl<s.

... place the camcorder with the L(D monitor on

tile bottom.

2. To prolong service life...

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Igeaware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use. These are not malfunctions:

• While using tile camcorder, tile surt\lce around fine

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monit(/r

may heat up.

•If y(/u leave p(/wer on for a I(/ng time, the surt\lce

around the L(D monitor becomes hot.

About moisture condensation...

• You may have observed that p(/uring 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 fr(/m an

air conditioner.

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage t(/the vide() tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consuh your I(>calIV( dealer.

A

AC Power Adapter/( harger ......................... pg. 8, 9

Animation Recording .................................... pg. 27

Auto Date Record ......................................... pg. 25

Auto Focus .................................................... pg. 28

Auto Shut Off .......................................... pg. 15, 30

B

Battery Pack .......................................... pg. 8, 9, 42

Brighten The Image ....................................... pg. 26

Brighten The LCD Monitor. ........................... pg. 14

C

(ar Battery ...................................................... pg. 9

( assette Adapter ........................................... pg. 34

( harge Marl<er. ............................................... pg. 8

Charging The Battery Pack .............................. pg. 8

Clean The ( amcorder ................................... pg. }S

( loci< (Lithium) Battery ................................. pg. 10

( onnection To A V( R/TV ............................. pg. 32

Contents ................................................ covet page

Counter Memory ........................................... pg. }1

D

Darken The Image ........................................ pg. 26

Darken The LLD Monitor ............................. pg. 14

Date/Time Display ........................................ pg. 25

Date/Time Settings ........................................ pg. 11

Demonstration Mode ................................ pg. 7, 24

Digital Zoom ................................................ pg. 23

Diopter Adjustment ....................................... pg. 13

E

Electrrlnic Fog Filter Mrlde ............................ pg. 21

Erase Protection ............................................ pg. 10

Exposure Control .......................................... pg. 26

F

Fade-ln/()ut .................................................. pg. 20

Fast-Forward Tape ......................................... pg. ]0

5 Sec. Rec(>rding ........................................... pg. 17

O

Grip Adjustment ............................................ pg. 13

M

High Speed Shutter Mrlde ............................. pg. 21

[

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

Interface Shr)oting ......................................... pg. 15

I

JLIP ID NO .................................................... pg. 24

J(>urnalistic Shooting ..................................... pg. 15

L

LCD monitor/Viewfinder, Illdicatirlns ...... pg. 40, 41

Load A Tape .................................................. pg. 10

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M

Manual Focus ............................................... pg. 28

Menu Screen ......................................... pg. 22 24

N

ND Effect Mode ............................................ pg. 21

Nega/Posi Mode ........................................... pg. 21

P

Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 18

Power Switch Position .................................. pg. 14

Program AE With Special Effects ................... pg. 21

Provided Accessories ...................................... pg. 7

q

Quicl< Review. .............................................. pg. 17

R

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

Record-Standby ............................................ pg. 14

Retake ........................................................... pg. 17

Rewind The Tape .......................................... pg. 30

S

Self-Recording .............................................. pg. 15

Sepia Mrlde ................................................... pg. 21

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................ pg. 1

Shuttle Search ............................................... pg. _0

Specifications .......................................... pg. 46, 47

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

Still Playback ................................................ pg. 30

Super LoLux (S.LX) ........................................ pg. 2_

T

Tape Counter ................................................ pg. 31

Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 32, 33

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

Tele Macro .................................................... pg. 2_

Time Base Cr)rrector. .................................... pg. H

Time-Lapse Shooting ..................................... pg. 27

Tracldng ........................................................ pg. H

Tripr>d Mounting ........................................... pg. 1

Twilight Mr>de ............................................... pg. 21

U

Unlr>ad A Tape .............................................. pg. 10

V

Vider> Light ................................................... pg. 19

Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. pg. 13

W

White Balance Adjustment ............................ pg. 29

Wide Mode ................................................... pg. 23

Wipe-ln/Out .................................................. pg. 20

Z

Zooming ....................................................... pg. 16

Format : VHS NTSC standard

Power source : DC 6.0 V

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, vlewfinder on : 4.2 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 4.6 W

LCD monitor on, vlewfinder on : 5.2 W

Video light : 3.0 W

Signal system : NTSC-type

Video recording system

Luminance : FM recording

CoJor : Converted sub-carrier direct recording

Conforms to VHS standard

: _ cassette

Cassette

]-ape speed

SP

EP

Recording time (max.)

SP

EP

Operating

temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Pickup

Lens

Vlewfinder

White balance

adjustment

LCD monitor

Speaker

Connectors

: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

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

: 40 minutes

: 120 minutes (with TC-40)

: 0°C to 40°C (32% to 104°F)

: 35% to 80%

: -20°C to 50°C (-4% to 122°F)

: Approx. 880 g (2.0 Ibs)

: 198 mmx 119 mmx 99 mm (7-13/16" x 4-11/16" x 3-15/16")

(with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

: 1/4" format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 ram, 16:1 power zoom lens with auto

Ms and macro control, filter diameter 40.5 mm

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5" blacl</white CRT

: Auto/Manual adjustment

: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix

system

: Monaural

JLIP

Video

Audio

: 03.5 ram, 4-pole, mini-head jack

(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

: 1 V (p-p), 75 f2 unbalanced, analog output

(via Video output connector)

: 300 mV (rms), 1 k£2 analog output

(via Audio output connector)

7

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

AC 120 V_,, 60 Hz

AC 110 V to 240 V_,

50 Hz/60 Hz

23W

DC 8.5 V ---==,1.3 A

DC 6.3 V ---==,1.8 A

Constant current, peak detection, timer controlled

125 mm x 42 mmx 68 mm (4-15/16" x 1-11/16" x 2-11/16")

: Approx. 270 g (0.6 Ibs)

Dimensions (W x Hx D) : 188 mm x 25 mmx 104 mm (7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")

Weight : Approx. 240 g (0.53 Ibs)

Accessory : "AA (R6)"-size battery x 1

LOptional Accessories

*Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U

*Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

, Battery Charger BH-VC10U

, Audlo/Video Cable

, Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

o Compact VHS ([_1_) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

, Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JV( dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

5peHfications sl]own are for 5P mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E, Design and specifications subject to change

without notice.

Bateffa BN-VI I U, BN-VI 2U oBN-V20U

Conedor DC OUT

Bateria Tiempo de carga

BN-VI I U aprox. Ih 10 rain

BN-VI2U (opcional) aprox. I h 10 rain

BN-V20U (opcional) aprox. Ih 50 rain

Alimentaci6n

Esta c_r_)ala de video posee un sistema de alimentaci6n de

v/as que le permite seleccionar la fuerlte de alimentaci6n m_s

apropiada. No utilice las unidades de alimentaci6n

suministradas con otro equipo.

CARGA DE LA BATER[A

Aseg(Jrese de desconectar el cable CC de la c_frnara de

video del adaptador/cargador de CA. Conecte el cable

de alimentaciOn de CA del cargador a una toma de

corriente.

Alinee las marcas y deslice la baterfa en la direcci6n de

la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar

que se ha iniciado la carga.

Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y

permanece encendidc, la carga ha terrninado. Deslice la

bateria en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha y refirela.

Recuerde de desconectar el cable de alirnentaci6n del

adaptador/cargador de CA de la toma de corriente alterna.

ATENCION:

La carla de la baterfa sin que est6 completamente agotada afectar_t a la capacidad original de 6sta. Efectu6 el

procedirniento abajo para descargar totalmente la bater/a antes de recargarla.

1. Coloque la bater/a en la c_imara de video y aseg(Jrese que el cassette est6 no colocado, luego ajuste el

conmutador de alimentaci6n en "AUTO" o "PRO.".

2. La alimentaci6n de la cam_ira de video se desconectara autom_fticamente cuando la descarga termina.

Cuando usted no vaya a usar una bateria por un periodo prolongado, aseg(irese de descargarla totalmente antes

de alrnacenarla porque dejar la baterfa sin que est6 completamente agotada afectar& su rendimiento.

Enganche, BATTERY RELEASE Empuje,

ATENCION:

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci6n,

asegOrese que la alimentaci6n de la c&mara

de video est6 desconectada. El no hacerlo

puede producir un error de funcionamiento

en la c_rnara de video.

de carga*

* Se incorpora un indicador

de carga sobre la bateria

para ayudarle a recordar si

ha sido cargada o no. Los

dos colores indicadores

(ro o y negro), le perrniten

se eccionar a carga y a

descarga.

USO DE LA BATERIA

Enganche el extremo a la c_mara de video (_ y presione la

baterfa hasta que se trabe en el lugar ®.

o Si la bater/a es eoloeada en la posici6n equivocada puede

ocurrir LIB rnal funcionarniento.

Para la extraccidn de la baterfa ...

..... deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bateria.

Tiempo de grabad6n apreximade

Monitor LCD Monitor LCD Monitor LCD

BaterJa desconedado/ conedado/visor conedado/

visor conectado desconectado visor conecta@

BN-V11U I h 30 rnin I h 20 rain 1 h 10rain

(45 rnin) (45 rnin) (40 rain)

BN-V12U I h 30 rnin I h 20 rnin 1 h 10rain

(opcional) (45 rnin) (45 rnin) (40 rain)

BN-V20U 2 h 20 rain 2 h 10 rain 1 h 55 rain

(opcional) (1 h 20 rnin) (1 h 15 rnin) (1 h 10 rnin)

BN-V856U 9 h 30 rnin 8 h 40 rnin 7 h 40 rain

(opcional) (5 h 30 rnin) (5 h 10 rnin) (4 h 50 rnin)

INFORMACION:

El VU-VS_6KtT es un juego compuesto de la baterfa

BN-V856U y (]el car[dador/adaptador de CA AA-VSOU. Lea los

manuales die instruccidn del VU- VS._6KITU antes de utilizarlo.

Fs imposible car[dar la baterfa BN- VS_6U utilizarld_* el

car[dador/adaptador de CA sumirlistrado. Use el cargador/

adaptador de CA AA- VSOU OlJCional.

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

ALIMENTAClON

)Engandle,

) Empuje.

BATTERY RELEASE

U'6lizaci6n de [a baterla

Enganche el lado extremo de la baterfa en la

c_imara de video _) y ernpuje la bateria hasta

que se bloquee en el lugar ®.

(Procedimiento para carga, _-z_ [3.8}

Para extraer [a baterla

Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la baterfa.

REPRODUCC|ON

iBot6n de

reboblnado (_)

[_lBot6n de

reproducci6n/pausa

(_/||) Co16quelo

Bot6n de parada (@) en "PLAY',

[] Ajuste el conmutador de alimentaci6n en "PLAY".

[] Presione "_.

La cinta se detiene autom_iticamente al

comienzo de la misma.

[] Presione I_/111.

Comienza la reproducci6n y la imagen

aparece.

Presione IR para detener la grabaci6n.

Por m_s detalles, i_" p. 30.)

El visor se desconecta autom4ticamente para

ahorrar energia cuando el monitor LCD es

abierto a un 4ngulo mayor de 60 grados.

o El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se Io

abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

O shtlplemente reproduzca [a Cinta en un VCR

de VHS utilizando el adaptador de cassette

(VHS Piaypak). _ p° 34

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE

VIDEO

Bot6n PUSH Conmutador EJECT

[] Abra el monitor LCD completamente.

[] Deslice ELECT para abrir el pottacassette.

[] Inserte cassette de video.

[] Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.

(Por m_is detalles, _-T_ p. 10)

RLMAC|ON

cubreobjetivo

NS COVER)

Col6quelo en

"AUTO" o"PRO,",

Bot6n de hlicio/parada de grabaci6n

[] Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura/cierre

para abrir el cubreobjetivo.

ErieAdjuste el conmutad0r de alimentaci6n en

"AUTO" o "PRO.".

La I_impara de alimentaci6n se encender_i

y aparecer_i una imagen.

[] Presione el bot6n inicio/parada de grabaci6n.

( omenzar_i la grabaci6n.

Para detener temporariarnente la grabaci6n,

presione nuevamente el bot6n de inicio/parada

de grabaci6n.

(Por m_is detalles, _z_ p. 14, 15)

El visor se descone_'ta autom_ticamente para

ahorrar energia cuando el monitor LCD es

abierto a un _ngu[o mayor de 60 grados.

•El monitor LCD se activa/desa_'tiva cuando se

Jo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.

50 N

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 JVC AMERICAS CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

10 New Maple Avenue

Pine Brook, NJ 07058-964I

(973) 396-1000

5665 Corporate Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4727

(714) 229-8011

13 Cummings Park

Woburn, MA 01801

(78I) 376-9100

1500 Lakes Parkway

Lawrenceville. GA 30243-5857

(770) 339-2522

10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 1I0

Houston, TX 77043-2310

(713) 935-933I

8192 West State Road 84

Davie, FL 33324-461I

(954) 472-1960

705 Enterprise Street

Aurora, IL 60504-8135

(630) 851-7855

2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite I05

Honolulu, HI 96819-2000

(808) 833-5828

890 Dubuque Avenue

South San Francisco. CA 94080-1804

(650) 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

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

10 New Maple Avenue

Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641

If you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original cad;on 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

LIMITEDWARRANTY CONSUMERVIDEO1-90

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 retait purchase for the period as shown below ('=The Warranty Period")

IPARTs1YR ILABOR90DAYsl

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

COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO

WHAT WE WILL DO:

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

Such repair and repIacement 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 Atl

products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for

TeIevision 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 IocaIly, 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 tocation of which will be given to you by the toil-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 modeI or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. InitiaI installation and installation and removaI 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 1700 Valley Road

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne, NJ. 07470

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

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, UMITED

[_q _ Printed in Japan

COPYRIGHT@ 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. L_J _ 1299MKV_UNSYP