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JVC

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SXM915

GR-SXM515

ENGLISH

SunerVHS

Super VHSET

STRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below tile Model No. and Serial

No. which is located on the bottom of

cabinet. Retain this information for

future reference.

LYTO254-OO1B

2EN iii

Dear Customer,

Thank you for lourchasing tile JVC Compact VHS

camcorder. Before use, please 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 (:__ 10g.7).

• Notes appeaF after most subsections. Be sure to read

these as well.

• Basic and advanced features/oloeration are separated

for easier reference.

It is recommended that you...

..... refer to the Index C7 logs. 55 - 58) 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 are recommended to carefully read the cautions

on pages 59 and 60 before 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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNITTO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

warning on lithium battery

(for clock operation and remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or

chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not

rechal_ge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212%) or

incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic

(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of

another battery may present a Fisk of fire or

explosion.

m Dispose of used battery promptly,

m Keep away from children,

g Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire,

NOTES:

•The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the

main unit,

eThe rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC

Power Adbpter/Charger is on its bottom,

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003

Cet appareil num6rique de la classe Best confon_ne

_ la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

The AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be

used with:

AC 120 V_, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,

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

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s'applique fi.I'AA-Vl 5U)

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA

FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE

LA PRISE ET POUSSER IUSQU'AU FOND.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-

type color television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard,

However, live recording and LCD monitor/

viewfinder playback are possible anywhere, Use the

BN-Vll U/V12U/V20U battery packs and, to

recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC

Power Adaloter/Chargel_ (An appropriate conversion

adaloter may be necessary to accommodate different

designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

ATTENTION:

The product that you have pul_:hased is powered by

a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At

the end of its useful life, under various state and

local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery

into the municipal waste stream, Check with your

local solid waste officials for details in your area for

recycling options or proper disposal.

IMPORTANTPRODUCT

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.

But improper use can result in potential electrical

shock or fire hazards. This product has been

engineered and rnanufactured to assure your

personal safety. In order not to defeat time built-in

safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its

installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and ()bey all warnings and instructions

marked on your product and its operating instruc-

tions. For your safety, please read all timesafety and

operating instructions before you operate this

product and keep this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (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 rnarl<ing 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 powel; or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3, Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire

or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to

cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, these openings must

not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a

bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such

as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the rnanufacturel:

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static chalges. 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 dischaige unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and

requiremerlts for the grourlding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and

poweMine 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

LEADIN WIRE

ELECTRICSERVICE

EOUIPMENT

.ANTENNA

DISCHARGEUNIT

(NECSECTION

810-20)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS

(NECSECTION810-21)

POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM

(NECART 250. PARTH)

NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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USE SERVICING

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

e Do not place this product on aimunstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to timeproduct.

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

recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the

product.

Use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer and follow the manufacturer's

instructions for any mounting of timeproduct.

Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across

thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart PORTABLECARTWARNING

Combination (Symbol provided by RBTAC)

A product and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause

the product and cart

combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water for example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and

the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

Timeproduct should be situated away from [meat

sources such as radiators, [meatregisters, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

[meat.

I. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a

marked change in performance and you are unable

to restore normal operation by following timedetailed

procedure in itsoperating instructions, do not

attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

folk)wing conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If timeproduct does not operate normally by

folk)wing timeoperating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by timeoperating

instructions as aimimproper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If timeproduct has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask timeservice technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

SUPPLY POWER

Hook on.

PPush in.

BATTERY RELEASE

Using the battery pack

Hook its end to the camcorder (_)) and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place (®).

(Charging procedure, _zT pg. 8)

To remove the battery pack

Slide BATTERYRELEASEand puII out timebattery

pack.

r _- -_

PLAYBACK

(_-/lll) Button

STOP (lI) Button Set to "PLAY"

[] Set timePower Switch to "PLAY".

l_l Press REW (_).

Timetape wiI[ automatically stop at the

beginning of timetape.

[] Press PLAY/PAUSE (1_/!1).

Playback starts and the playback picture

appears.

To stop playback, press STOP (I).

(For more details, _ pg. 42.)

The viewfinder switches off automatically 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/dosed at approx. 60 degrees.

Orsim y play back the tape on a VHS VCR

usingthe Cassette Adapter (VH S Playpak)_I

_pg. 45 I

INSERTING A VIDEO

CASSETTE

PUSH Button EJECTSwitch

[] Open time LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

degrees.

[] Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.

[] Insert a vide() cassette.

[] Press PUSH to dose the cassette holder.

(For more details, _:Y" pg. 13)

SHOOTING

SCOVER

en/Ciose Ring

to "AUTO"

[or "PRO,"

Recording Start/Stop Button

[] ]]mmtimeLENSCOVER Open/Close Ring to

open the lens cover.

[] Set the Power Switch to "AUTO" or "PRO.".

Timepower lamp will light and an image

will appeal.

[] PresstimeRecording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts.

To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

press timeRecording Start/Stop Button once

again.

(For more details, _7 pgs. 18 21)

The viewfinder switches off automatically 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.

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REMEMBER

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Com/JactVHS

compactvideo

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usedwithyourVHSVCR*

_vithVHSPlaypak

Iintegrated Auto Light 1

(_ pg. 25)

Picture Stabilizer (_-_ pg. 24)

p • •

rogram AE with Special

Effects (_ pg. 28, 29)

[] Electronic Fog Filter

[] N D Effect

[] Sepia

[] Twilight

[] Sports

[] Nega/Posi

[] 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

LCD Color Monitor

(_ pg. 20)

180°

Super VHS-ET (_°_ pg. 14) 1

[s.op,ho,pg.26t ]

(_-_ pg. 32, 3:3, 34)

Cassettes marked SIVNI$1-_I and VnNl--'d can be used

with this camcorder.

Digital Hyper Zoom

Zoom in

Zoom out

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

oAC Power Adapter/ oCassette Adapter

Charger AA-V15U (VHS Playpak) C-P7U

Remote Control , Battery Pack

Unit RM-V705U BN-V20U

oLithium Battery CR2025

.X2 (for dock operation

and remote control titbit)

• Shoulder Strap • DC Cord

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

Clock(Lithium)BatteryInsertion/Removal.............................................................. ]0

Date/TimeSettings.......................................................................................... ] ]

RecordingModeSetting..................................................................................... ]2

TapeLengthSetting.......................................................................................... 12

Loading/UnloadingA Cassette............................................................................. 13

SuperVHSET(ExpansionTechnology).................................................................... 14

RecordingFormatSetting................................................................................... 14

GripAdjustment.............................................................................................. 16

View|inderAdjustment..................................................................................... 16

ShoulderStrapAttachment................................................................................. ]7

TripodMounting.............................................................................................. ]7

BasicRecording............................................................................................... 18

BasicFeatures................................................................................................ 22

AdvancedFeatures........................................................................................... 26

BasicPlayback................................................................................................ 42

Features....................................................................................................... 43

UsingTheCassetteAdapter................................................................................ 45

Connections................................................................................................... 46

Insert Editing................................................................................................. 50

AudioDubbing................................................................................................ 51

Indications..................................................................................................... 55

Controls,ConnectorsAndIndicators...................................................................... 56

Terms.......................................................................................................... 58

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Marks

To AC outlet

CHARGE indicator I

Power

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

the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

•No function is awd/ab/e without power supply.

•Use only the specified power supply.

•Do not use provk/ed power supply units with other

erluilJment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger% AC power cord to a wall outlet.

ATTACH BATTERYPACK

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

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

* The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate

charging has started.

DETACH BATTERYPACK

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the

direction of the arrow.

Battery pack Charging time Discharging time

BN-V12U approx. 1 hi: 10 rain. approx. 3 hrs. 30 rain.

BN-V20U approx. 1 his 50 rain approx. 6 hrs. 40 rain.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

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

pack in until it Iocl<s in place ( (_)).

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack,

Approximate recording time (unit: rain,)

LCD LCD LCD

Battery monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/

pack Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

d) © d) © d) ©

BN-V12U 50 (35) 50 (35) 55 (35) 55 (35) 45 (30) 45 ('gO)

BN-V20U 85 (55) 85 (55) 95 (60) 90 (55) 80 (50) 75 (50)

REFRESH h_dicator

REFRESHswitch

REFRESH

The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a

REFRESH function that allows you to fully

discharge the battery pack before recharg-

ing.

Perform the REFRESH function after no less

than 5 chargings.

To discharge the battery...

.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as

shown in the above illustration. Then

push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator

lights when discharging starts, and goes

out when discharging is complete.

i Hook on.

Push in.

BATTERY RELEASE

ATTENT|ON:

Before detaching the power source, make

sure that the camcorder's power is turned

off. Failure to do so can result in a

camcorder malfunction.

( ) : when the video light is on.

: when using GR-SXM915.

_i_ : when using GR-SXM515.

iNFORMATiON:

VU-VS_6KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack and AA-VSOU AC Power Adapter/Cha_4er.

The BN-VS S6U battery pack provides aplJrox. 7 hours of recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD

monitor and the video light are off. Also read thoroughly the VU-V856KIT9 instruction manuals.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/(harger. Use the optional

AA-VSOU AC Power Adapter/Charger.

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_Charge marker

Charge Marker

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to

help you remember whether it has been charged or

not. Two colors are provided (red and black) you

choose which one means charged and which means

discharged.

NOTES:

•The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the

frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the plam_ed shooting time.

• Charging times noted on page 8 are for a fully discharged batterypack, and discharging times are for a fully

charged battery pack.

• Charging and discharging times w_ry according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

•Remember to set the charge marker after charging a batterypack or after detaching a discharged one from

your camcordel:

•Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

•While the AC Power Adapter/Charger's power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does

not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/

Charger to store it.

•High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Do not

allow it to discharge in a containel, such as a bag.

•If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

unplugging the adapterts AC cord.

•Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

eTo avoid intelfelence with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapte_/(hat_er near aradio.

•Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

•The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been

stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and mattach the battery pack and recharge it. The

CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealel:

Car Battery Cord socket

AP-V7U (optional)

BH-V3U (optional)

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as

shown in the illustration to the left).

NOTES:

•The providedAC PowerAdapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

JJO Vto240 V.

•When using the DC cord, make sure you connect

the end of the cord with the core filter to the

camcordel: The core filter reduces interference.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery

Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the

illustration to the left).

NOTES:

•When using the car battery, leave the engine

idling.

•The optional G_r Battery Charger (BH-_/_,U) can

also be used to charge the battery pack (except

BN- V20U/V856 U).

•When using the optional G_r Battery Charger or

G_r Battery Cord (AP- V7U), refer to the respective

instruction booklet.

]

Slot

Battery holder

©-,©

Clock(Lithium)ButteryInsertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off time unit's power and remove time power

supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery

Charger, etc.).

REMOVE BATTERYHOLDER

Pull out the battery holder.

INSERT BATTERY[N HOLDER

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

the "+" mark visible.

RE4NSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a

click.

NOTE:

See ".SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (_ pg. 2) for information

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Date/TimeSettings

oo °

•MENU Button

Select DIM

Power lamp

Power Switch

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME Menu

indication

with AM or PM

Display

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

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

. Time power lamp comes on.

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move time highlight bar to

"DATE/TIME", then press it. Time DATE/TIME Menu

appears.

If you decide you want to returntime date and time

to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to

move time highlight bar to "EXIT" and press it, then

go to step 6.

If you want to set only the time without changing

the date, go to step 4.

SET DATE

Rotate time Select Dial to move time highlight bar to the

item you want to set and then press it. When the

setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the

correct setting appears and then press it. Time seiling

stops blinking.

Repeat this procedure until you're satisfied with the

Date settings ("YEAR", "MONTH" and "DAY").

SET TIME

Rotate time Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

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

begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct

setting appears and then press it. When time hour

setting stops blinking and time minute setting begins

blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting

appears and then press it. Time minute setting stops

blinking.

STARTCLOCK OPERATION

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

TIME) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move the

highlight bar to "EXIT", and press it. Time Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETURN".

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial.

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorderts display

and on a connected TV, see "Date/Time Insert"

(_Y pg. 3d).

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• MENU Button

•SP/EP Recording Mode Button

Select Dial

Viewfiuder

Display

RecordingModeSetting

Set depending on your preference.

SET RECORDING MODE

First set the Power Switch to "AUTO" or "PRO.".

Press SP/EP for more than 1 second. "SP" (Standard

Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is

beiler for dubbing, while "EP" (Extended Play) is

more economical, providing three times the record-

ins time.

NOTE:

If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Power Switch

TapeLengthSetting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Firstsetthe PowerSwitchto "PRO.". PressMENU.

indicator

mode

SELECT FUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

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

Setting Menu appears.

SETTAPE LENGTH

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recording time,

T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

Menu Screen e If you decide you want to return the tape length to

the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move

the highlight bar to "EXIT".

TAPE LENGTH

Setting Menu

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The Menu S(-reen reappears with

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

gain to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (_ pg. 79) displayed in the

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

been selected.

Erase Proledion

Casselle holder

EJECT Swilch

Turn to lake

up slack.

Gear

PUSH Bullon

Loading/UnloadingA Cessette

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

d%rees.

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder ()pens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make snre the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make snre the holder is closed and

locked.

CLOSE LCD MONITOR

First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the

LCD monitor.

NOTES:

•Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still

open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

•The cassette holder can't be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

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

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

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

•Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes

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

the hole with adhesive tape.

•The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

cam(order is in the record mode.

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S-VHS ET Switch I

with S-VHS ET Lamp •

MENU Button _IP

SuperVHSIT ([xpansionTechnology)

This feature allows you to record with S-VHS picture

quality on VHS cassettes with this camcorder.

I ACTIVATE S-VHS ET

Set the S-VHS ET Switch to "ON".

. During S-VHS ET mode, "S-ET" is displayed and the

S-VHS ET lamp lights.

To resume VHS recording...

.... Set the S-VHS ET Switch to "OFF". "S-ET" disappears

and the S-VHS ET lamp goes off.

RecordingFormatSetting

Set the recording format according to the format of the

tape used or type of recording you wish to perform. Menu

adjustment makes it possible to record in VHS on an S-

VHS cassette.

Select Dial

Display

-U-

4!-

4!"

Normal Screen

Power Switch

Menu Screen

S TAPE Setting Menu

Menu Screen

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

First set the Power Switch to "PRO.". Press MENU.

SELECTFUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

"S TAPE", then press it. Time S TAPE Setting Menu

appears.

SET RECORDING FORMAT

Rotate the Select Dial to set to either of the

parameters, then press it. Time highlight bar moves to

"EXIT".

AUTO : Allows you to record in VHS on a VHS

cassette or in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette.

OFF : Allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS

cassette.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. Time Menu Screen reappears

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

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

. During S-VHS record mode, "S" is displayed.

--S-VHS ET indicator

indicator

[]JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.

Use S-Vf t5 tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it

enables higher-quality recording and playback.

[] With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is

recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.

[] If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be

blurred at the switching point.

[] It is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this

cafT]cordeg

[] Noise may appear on-screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back.

[] Tapes recorded in S-WffS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on

a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the

SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function, S-VHS picture quality is not available.

Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs

(eg: HR-S6600U, HR-SCJ 000U, etc.).

[] Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cam_ot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.

[] Ybu can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped

with S- VHS ET.

It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from

regular VHS recordings.

[] S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

[] To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.

[] If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.

Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS

Recording_ Playback

BLink tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter

S-VHS-C S-VHS

cassette recordings

VHS-C VHS

cassette recordings

The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected

when playback begins.

BLink tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be

viewed on regular VHS VCRs,

other than those equipped with the

SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

function.

_eworZoo.,_o_or GripAdiuslment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

iNSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom

Lever. Refasten the Ve[cro strip.

Recording Start/Step Button

1'W'

ViewtinderAdiustment

[SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set time Power Switch to "CAMERA" ("AUTO" or

"PRO.").

POSiTiON ViEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

ADJUST DIOPTER

1]irn time Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are dearly focused.

Set "POWER" to

"CAMERA"

("AUTO" or "PRO.")

ShouJderSfrupAffachmenf

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 0,_,then fold it back and

thread it through the buckle (2-_.Repeat the procedure _

to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet

(9, making sLirethe strap is not twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at [eft (-O.

TripodMounting

R hole.tripodwith tileAligl_theALlGNThenSCrewandANDtightenCamera'smounting socketalldTlGHTJ_NttleCal_el'as_.rew.directi()l_stud on studthe

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.

LENS COVER Open/close Ring

EJECT Switch PoWer SWitch

Recording Start/Slop Button V

Tally lamp

(lights while recording is in progress)

NOTE:

Ybu should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

•Power (_ pg. 8)

•Recording Mode Setting (_ pg. J2)

•Tape Length Setting (_ pg. J2)

•Super VHS-ET function (_ pg. J4)

•Recording Format Setting (_ pg. J4)

•Grip Adjustment (_ pg. J6)

•Viewfinder Adjustment (_ pg. J6)

IOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

degrees.

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the [abe[ facing out. Press PUSH to

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ShootingWhileWatchingTheViewfinder

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Turn the lENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the

lens cover, then set the Power Switch to "CAMERA"

("AUTO" or "PRO.").

.The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode.

_The scene you are aimed at appears on the

viewfinder screen, with the word "PAUSE"

superimposed upon it.

STARTSHOOTING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

.,, _REc,, appears in the viewfinder while recording is

in progress.

Power Switch Position

According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:

AUTO PRO. OFF:

(Full Auto mode): (PRO. mode):

Allows you to record using

NO special effects or manual

adjustments. Suitable for

standard recording.

Allows you to set various

recording functions using the

menus. If you want more creative

capabilities than full auto

recording, try this mode.

Allows you to switch off the

camcorder.

Tape remaining time indicator

Recording Start/Stop Button

DISPLAY Button

(Now calculating)

120MIN

119MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

OMIN

(Blinking)

I TOP RECORDING

Press the Recording StaWStop Button again to stop

recording.

, Timecamcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

•When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save powel:

•The cassette hokler cmmot be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

•There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the

holder opens. Do not use force.

•The tape remaining time is only displayed in the

viewfinder as shown.

•The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is

approximate.

•The time required to calculate the remaining tape

length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

according to the type of tape used.

•The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected _pg. 12).

•"TAPE END" appears when the tape reaches its end, and

the power goes off automatically if left in this condition

for 5 minutes. "TAPE END" also appears when a cassette

whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

•If the RecordStandby mode continues for 5 minutes

without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder'spower shuts off automatically. Set the

Power Switch to "POWER OFF", and then back to

"CAMERA" to turn the camcorder on again.

•If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the

Record-Standby mode has continued for over

5minutes, recordiny_ may not start immediately.

•If you are recordingon acassette from the middle (such

as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function _zg pg. 23) to find

the end of the last recording so you don't erase any of it.

•The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds

when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed.

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

•To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.

,32 and ,34.

LCDMonitor/Viewfinderindications

Press DISPLAY to make the following indications a ppea r/

disappear from time camcorder's display: cassette warning,

tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power

indicator and tape length indicator (_,2_pg. 55).

I RESS DISPLAY BUTTON

l-o turn off time indications, press DISPLAY for more

than 1 second.

Press again for more than 1 second to make the

indications reappear.

NOTE:

Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time

appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the

battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking

when the power is almost gone.

180'

LENS COVER Open/close Ring

Tally lamp

dights while recording is in progress)

Shoofi.gWhileWatchi.gTheLCDMo.itor

Before the following steps, perform step 1 (_ pg. 18).

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 111rn the

tENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens

cover, then set the Power Switch to "CAMERA"

("AUTO" or "PRO.").

The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode.

The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD

monitor, with the word "PAUSE" superimposed

upon it.

STARTSHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability (_ pg. 21) and press the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

® " I_I_REC,, appears in the LCD monitor while recording

is in progress.

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop

recording.

The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

•When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

sunfighL the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder

(_ pg. J8).

•To turn the tally lamp offdurir Nrecording, refer to pgs.

32 and 34.

•For other notes, refer to pg. 19.

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JournalisticShooting

Insome situations different angles of shooting may be

required for more dramatic results.

OPEN LCD MONITOR

Make SLIre the LCD monitor is fully open.

TILT LCD MONITOR

Tilt time L(:D monitor in the most convenient

direction.

* Time LCD monitor calm rotate almost full circle (270°:

90 ° downward, 180 ° upward).

Self-recording

InterJuceShooting

The person you shoot can view hh_self/herself in the

L(:D monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while

viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.

TILTLCD MONITOR UPWARD

Open time 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, time monitor image is

inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches

olm.

START RECORDING

point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-

recording) and start recording.

During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

indications do not appear inverted as they would

when viewing a mirror.

NOTE:

The monitored image can be viewed on the L(?D monitor

and in the viewfind¢

BRIGHT Dial

BrightnessControl

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by

turningthe BRIGHT Dial.

IDJUST BRIGHTNESS

If you want to brighten the image, , ,

]_mm the Dial towards "+".

If you want to darken the image, ,,

]imm the Dial towards "-".

Zoom in

Zoom out

Display

indicator bar

[eve[indicator

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom [_ever

".[

00000

Power Switch

FEATURE: ZOOm log

PURPOSE:

]i) produce the 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

Zoom.

OPERA lION:

Zoom In

Push the Power Zoom Lever towards "T".

Zoom Out

Push time Power Zoom Lever towards "W".

[] Time quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

•Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(_ pg. .37), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

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

Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of

the zoom indicator ba_ all magnification from that

point is through digital processing.

•When using Digital Zoom, the image quality of the

image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set

"D.ZOOM" to "OFF" in the Menu Screen

(_ pg. 33).

FEATURE:Quick Review

,Button

oo °

PURPOSE:

lb check the end of the last recording.

OPERATION:

1) Press "1_" and release quickly during the Record

Standby mode.

[] ]7_peis rewound for about 2 seconds and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record Standby

mode for the next shot.

NOTE:

Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is

FEATURE: Retake

PURPOSE:

]_ re-record certain segments.

OPERATION:

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby

mode.

2) Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for rlew

recording. Pressing "F" forwards the tape and

pressing "R" reverses it.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.

P.STABILIZER Button

Display

Picture stabilizer h_dicator

Power Switch

FEATURE:Picture Stobi[ixer

PURPOSE:

1_ compensate for unstable images caused by camera-

shake, particularly at high magnification.

OPERA DON:

1) Press P. STABILIZER. "L-"O,_"appears.

[] ]_ switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

NOTES:

•Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or under the following condi-

tions:

When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

When shooting dark or dim subjects.

When shooting subjects with excessive

backlighting.

When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

When shooting scenes with low-contrast back-

grounds.

•Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording

with the camcorder on a tripod.

•The "L_,," indicator appears blinking if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON SwItch

DANGER

I The vide() light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

I Do not place time camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

vide() light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

IWhen opelating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the vide()

light and people or objects.

I DO Imot use near flammable or explosive

materials.

I It is recommended that you consult your

nearest/VC dealer for replacing the vide()

light.

EeATuRE:Video Light

PURPOSE:

1-o brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

1)Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:

OFF : lilrns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when time

cam(order senses insufficient lighting on the

subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as k)ng as the

camcorder is turned on.

[] Time vide() light can only be used with the

camcorder's power on.

[] It is recommended to set the white balance

(L_ pg. 38)to ;_ when you use the vide() light.

[] When not using the vide() light, turn it ()fit() save

battery power.

NOTES:

•Even if the battery indicator (czz]) does not blink if

the battery pack's charge is low, the cam(order may

turn off automatically when you turn on the video

light, or when you start recording with the video light

turned on.

•When the HGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to

"AUTO":

Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. In this case,

manually switch the light on or off using the

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch.

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

(_ pg. 2g) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the "Twilight" mode (_" pg. 29) is engaged,

the light will not actiw_te.

Power Switch

SNAPSHOT

SNAPSHOT Button

Display

Snapshot

Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a

snapshot, or several of them in succession.

SELECT OPERAT[ON MODE

Setthe Power Switch to "AUT(Y' or "PRO.".

TAKE SNAPSHOT

PressSNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby...

.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6

seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the

Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording,..

.... a still image will be recorded for approx. 6

seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

NOTE:

After SNAPSHOT is pressed, there is ,_momentary camera

shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a

shutter closing, which is recorded together with the image.

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[Ex.:Fader]

Fade in

Fadeout

Display

After 2 sec.

_]FADER '

MOSAIC

F_SHUTTER

_--_SLIDE

OFF

o o

•EFFECT Bu_on

Fade/Wipe

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

Record Standby mode.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

MODE

Press EFFECT to cycle through time modes as shown at

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

and reserved.

Time selected mode's name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. I

STARTOR END RECORDING -_L_

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-

in/out or wipe-in/out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY

MODE

Press EFFECT repeatedly until "OFF" appears.

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

fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

Power •

Switch

Button

FADER

Fades in/out to a black screen.

MOSAIC (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

[_ SHUTTER (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing

over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes ()pen

the black screen vertically from the center.

_--_ SLIDE (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

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

NOTES:

•Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

allows you to vary the length for the image during fade

in/out or wipe in/out.

•The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe is used with Sepia _pg. 29).

•With the Electronic fog filter mode _ pg. 29) engaged,

the image fades in/out to a white screen.

Display

I--_ SEPIA_

•_SPORTS

ND:ND EFFECT

FG: FOG

•,,,) TWILIGHT

_'2 s 1/2ooo

[] NEGA/POSI

OFF

After 2 sec.

_'2

[]

OFF-

(No indication

ProgramA[ WithSpeciali:ffects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting

effects is press RAE.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

SELECTMODE

Press RAE to cycle through time modes as shown on

the left.

,Time selected mode's name and its indication are

displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains. Time

mode is activated.

NOTES:

•Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

•The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

Wipe (_ pg. 27) is used in the Sepia mode.

•The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.

•In the "High Speed Shutter" or "Sports" modes, picture

color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

floumscent or mercury-vapor lights.

Power Switch

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Display Mode Display Mode

Sepia

Time scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving time effect of

aim older movie. Use together with Wide (_ pg. 33)

for time authentic look of a classic Hollywood

movie.

Sports

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Nega/Posi

Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)

Timecolors of a picture are reversed.

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

action.

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.

Electronic Fog Filter

Electronic

Fog Filter

NEGA POSl mode

Makes tile picture look misty white, as when an

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

image and gives it a "fantasy" look.

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., [()ok more

natural and dramatic. Tile following happens when

Twilight mode is selected:

.Auto gain control is turned off.

.White Balance is set to "-:e:-" (FINE day mode),

but can also be manually changed to another

mode (_ pg. 38).

Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m (33 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-

to-camera distance is less than 10 m (33 ft.), use

manual focusing (_z_pg. 37).

V'W'

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

DATE/TIME DISP.

AUTO DATE

DEC 25,99

(DATE)

AM 10:25:00

| (TIME)

DEC 25,99 AM 10:25:00

I (DATE&TIME)

OFF

(No indication)

Date/Time insert

The feature allows you to display the (late and time on the

LCD monitoc in the viewfinder, or on a connected color

monitor, as well as to record them manually or automati-

cally.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS "DATE/TiME DiSP." MENU

Move the highlight bar to "DATE/TIME DISP." by

rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby.

Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISR Menu.

SELECTTHE DESIRED MODE

Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

_You should have already performed the Date/Time

Setting procedure (_ pg. 11 ). If you haven't, do so

first.

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETURN". Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

NOTES:

DISPLAY

•The selected display can be recorded.

•If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF

mode before shooting.

A UTO DATE

•Ybur camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

After changing the date.

After loading a cassette.

After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

the Select Dial.

•In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

"AUTO DATE" but this is not recorded.

oo •

Select Dial

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

4!-

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as

shown in the illustration to the left.

Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also

in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Change timesetting in

TITLE LANG. in the Menu Screen. (_,z_pg. 32, 34).

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS "TITLE" MENU

Move time highlight bar to "TITLE" by rotating the

Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to

display the TITLE Menu.

SELECT THE DESIRED MODE

Move the highlight bar to time desired mode by

rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired

mode is activated.

If you wish to make the title indication disappear,

select "OFF".

|L_

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Time Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

"RETURN". Then press the Select Dial to close the

Menu Screen.

TITLE Menu

MENU Button

Display

(ex. Menu Screen available

using the MENU Button)

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

So|ring Menu

(ex. TITLE LANG.)

Normal Screen

NOTE:

No menu functions except "FOCUS" and

"EXPOSURE" are awdlable while in the Record

mode.

Using MenuForDetailedAdjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

l]un the Power Switch to "PRO.".

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Menu access depends on the function you select.

If you select the functions from the "Menu Screen

Available Using The Select Dial" described on

pg. 33...

.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.

If you select the functions from the "Menu Screen

Available Using The MENU Button" described on

pg. 33 and 34.,,

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

SELECTFUNCTION

Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on

the desired function.

oTo go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the

Select Dial to "NEXT" and press it. To go back to Menu

Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to

"BACK", and press it

• If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu

Screen, place the highlight bar on "RETURN", then go

to step 6.

MAKE SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends

on the function you so]oct.

If you select "FOCUS", "EXPOSURE", "TITLE';

"DATE/TIME DISP." or "DATE/TIME"...

.... see respective pages (FOCUS: _"< pg. 36, 37,

EXPOSURE: _"< pg. 35, TITLE: _"< pg. 31,

DATE/TIME DISR: _ 7 pg. 30, DATE/TIME: _"< pg. 11).

If you select "WIDE'; "D.ZOOM'; "TELE MACRO"

or "DEMO MODE"..,

.... the selected function's parameter starts blinking.

Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter

appears. Go to step 5.

If you select "JLIP ID NO."...

.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinl<s, then

rotate it until the desired number appears, and press

it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to "EXIT".

If you select any other functions,,.

.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired setting.

• If you decide you want to return to the previous

setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight

bar to "EXIT".

END SETTING

Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on "RETURN".

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

WIDE

S.LX

TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

MANU

NORMAL

Adjusts focus automatically.

Allows you to adjust focus manually (r_ pg. 36, 37).

Adjusts exposure automatically.

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (_.z_pg. 35).

Does not display black bars.

Allows you to record black bars at timetop and bottom of the screen

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

If a snapshot (_" pg. 26) is taken while the camcorder is in the

WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded using NORMAL

mode without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

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

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

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 dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (_ pg. 31 ).

Makes timedate/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(_ pg. 30).

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

M.W.B.

D. ZOOM

TELE MACRO

-_€- :FINE

-_ : CLOUD

:HALOGEN

MWB

OFF

This camcorder's Automatic Color Temperature system senses

time color temperature of time ambient lighting for automatic

white ba]ance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment is

not possible under the following conditions:

When an object is in various shades of the same color.

When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder's built-in preset filters for

white balance adjustment (_ pg. 38, 39).

Allows you to use timeDigital Zoom. By digitally processing and

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

zoom limit), to a maximum of 320 times digital magnification.

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function. When set to "OFF" during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

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

more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the

maximum telephoto setting. When set to "ON", you can shoot a

subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.).

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

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Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

DATE/TIME

TAPE LENGTH

STAPE

REC TiME

iNT. TiME

TALLY LAMP

TITLE LANG.

JLIP ID NO.

DEMO MODE

Allows you to set the current date and time (_ pg. 13).

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (_ pg. 14).

OFF When set to "OFF", allows you to record in VHS on an S-VHS

cassette.

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

recording (_ pg. 41 ).

This feature allows you to set timeparameters for Self-Timer (_ pg. 40) and Time-

Lapse recording (_ pg. 40, 41 ).

OFF Timetally lamp remains off at all times.

Timetally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

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

of Instant Titles (;z_ pg. 31 ).

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

using the Jterminal (JLIP). Time numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

"DEMO M()DE" is set to "ON" and the Menu Screen is closed,

the demonstration starts.

NOTES:

•When atape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

not aw_ilab le.

•By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

"DEMO MODE" is set to "OFF" automatically.

•During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are

disabled.

:Factory-preset

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Select DiM

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

EXPOSURE Menu

Manual Exposure

Screen

level counter

To brighten the image

i:xposureControl

This feature automatically adjusts the Ms for the best

available picture quality, but you can override and make

the adjustment manually.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS "EXPOSURE" MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

"EXPOSURE" and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

Rotate time Select Dial to move time highlight bar to

"MANU", then press it. "00" (exposure control level

counter) appears.

ADJUST EXPOSURE

To brighten the image...

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure

control [eve[ counter increases (maximum +06).

Go to step 6.

To darken the image...

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

conhol level counter decreases (maximum 4)6).

Go to step 6.

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

Press the Select Dial. Time Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on "RETURN".

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. Time Menu Screen disappears

and time exposure control level counter reappers to

indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

•To return to the factory setting, select "AUTO" in step 4.

•To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

III

To darken the image

zo. Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from c]ose-up to infinity. However, correct

focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below

(in these cases use manual focusing):

+ When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

+When illumination is low.*

+ When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-

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

clear, blue sky.*

+ When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly rel)eated+

+ When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

+ When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The low-contrast warning "_-'- " al)l)ears.

NOTES:

•If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not

possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft

cloth if it gets dirty. When cor_der_sation occurs, wipe

with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

•When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first

_pg. 22). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on

the distance between the camcorder and the subject.

When Tele Macro ff_-¢ pg. 33) is actiw_ted, the

camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

MANUAL FOCUS

NOTE:

Ybu should already have made the necessary viewfinder

adjustments _ p& JO). If you haven't, do so before

continuing.

SELECT OPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

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Select Dial Power Switch

Display

/_enu Screen

FOCUS Menu

Manual Focus Screen

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.

ACCESS "FOCUS" MENU

Press the Select Dial.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS

Rotate time Select Dial to move time highlight bar to

"MANU", then press it. "@" and "2," appear. Time

focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

To farther subject...

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. "•" appears and

blinks.

Go to step 6.

To nearer subject...

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. "I_" appears

and blinks.

Go to step 6.

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

Press the Select Dial. Time Menu Screen reappears

with the highlight bar on "RETURN".

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial. Time Menu Screen disppears and

,A_ ,' reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

NOTES:

•To return to Auto Focus, select "AUTO" in step 4.

•To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

step 2.

•Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at

longer focal lengths.

•When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

close_ "_ "or "2," will blink.

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•MENU Button

Select DiM

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

M.W.B. Menu

White BalanceAdiusfment

A term that refers to the correctlless of color reprod/iction

under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all

other colors will be accurately reproduced.

Time white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

Howevel; time more advanced camcorder operator would

prefer to control this furlction manually and achieve a

more professional color/tint reproduction.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PRO.".

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

ACCESSWHITE BALANCE

ADJUSTMENT

Move the highlight bar to "M.W.B." by rotating time

Select Dial, then press it. Time Menu Screen disap-

pears and the "M.W.B." Menu appears.

SETFUNCTION PARAMETERS

Move time highlight bar to time required white balance

by rotating the Select Dial.

"AUTO"

Timewhite balance is adjusted automatically. This is

the factory preset position.

"_:e:- : FINE"

Wl'menshooting outdoors on a sunny clay.

"-'._4,. : CLOUD"

When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.

"@ : HALOGEN"

When using a video light or other similar type of

lighting.

"MWB"

When shooting with the white balance already

having been set on the subject (_.z_pg. 39).

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial.

Time Menu Screen reappears with the high]ight bar on

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

Menu Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance...

.... select "AUTO" in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to

"AUTO".

NOTE:

White balance cat,not be used when Sepia (_Jg pg. 29) is

activated.

Select DiM

Display

Power Switch

Menu Screen

M.W,B. Menu

ManualWhite Balance Operation

If time camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a

Manual White Balance when shooting under various types

of lighting.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Folk)w steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment (_z_ pg. 38), and select "MWB".

SETMANUAL WHITE BALANCE

Hokl a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the

white paper fills the screen.

ENTER SETTING

Press the Select Dial until "MWB" begins blinking.

When the setting is completed, "MWB" stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on "RETURN".

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

To Change The Tint For Recording...

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

balance is adjusted based on the cok)r, changing the

tint. Red paper deeper green; blue paper orange;

yellow paper deeper purple.

NOTES:

•In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper

in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus

manually (_ pg. 37).

•A subject can be shot under various types of lighting

conditions indoors (natured, floumscent, candlelight,

etc.). Because the color tempet_ture is different

depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will

differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this

function for a more natural result.

•Once you adjust white balance during Manual White

Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the

power is turned off or the battery removed.

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MENU Button

Select Dial Recording Start/Stop

Button

Display

Menu Screen 1

Menu Screen 2

Serf-Timer

You can set the delay between pressing time Recording

Sta rt/Stop button and time actua I start of recording. If you

secure the camcorder, you (or whoever is operating time

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:

Make sure the Power Switch is set to "PRO." and the

camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before

performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS "INT. TIME" MENU

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to

"NEXT" in Menu Screen 1 and press itto display

Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to "IN]_

TIME" and press it.

lSET INTERVAL TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the

desired time, then press it. TimeMenu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on "RETURN".

CLOSE MENU SCREEN

Press the Select Dial.

STARTDELAYEDRECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When time

selected time has elapsed, recording begins auto-

matically.

To Cancel Self-Timer...

.... Before timerecording begins, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button to display "----PAUSE---- ", then set "IN]_

TIME" in the Menu Screen to "OFF".

INT. TIME Menu REC TIME Menu

TIME indicator

indicator

INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal

screen

Animation

You can give stationary scenes or objects aim illusion

of movement. This function allows you to shoot a

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

object for a brief period of time.

NOTE:

Before performing time following steps, make sure

that:

•The Power Switch is set to "PRO.".

•The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

•The recording mode is set to "SP'.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

Rotate time Select Dial to move time highlight bar

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

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the

higMight bar to "REC TIME" and press it. Time

REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial

to move time highlight bar to time desired time,

then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on "RETURN". Press the Select

Dial again to dose the Menu Screen.

START RECORDING

Press time Recording Start/Stop Button after

focusing on the subject. Time recording stops

automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

pictures.

RELEASEANIMATION MODE

Set "REC TIME" in the Menu screen to "OFF".

NOTES:

•For best results, make sure the camcorder is

secured when shooting in Animation or Time-

Lapse mode.

•Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

•Before performing other operations following

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactiw_ted.

•Self-Timel, Animation and Time-Lapse are

canceled when the power is shut off or when the

cassette is ejected.

Time-Lapse

You (:aimrecord sequentially at preset time spans.

Leaving time camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

you can record subtle changes over an extended

period of time.

NOTE:

Before performing the following steps, make sure

that:

•The Power Switch is set to "PRO.'.

•The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.

•The recording mode is set to "SP'.

ACCESSMENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

RECORDINGS

Rotate time Select Dial to move time highlight bar

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

display Menu Screen 2. Then, move time

highlight bar to "IN]_ TIME" and press it. Time

INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate time Select Dial

to move the highlight bar to time desired time,

then press it. Time Menu Screen reappears.

SET RECORDING TIME

Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar

to "REC TIME", then press it. Time REC TIME

Menu appears. Rotate the Se]ect Dia] to move

the high]ight bar to the desired time, then press

it. Time Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on "RETURN". Press time Select

Dial again to close the Menu Screen.

START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording

and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when " ----PAUSE----" is displayed, set

"REC TIME" and "IN]: TIME" in the Menu

Screen to "OFF". To release when

"----PAUSE----" and "REC,,

_-_-t, are not displayed,

press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display

"zPAUSEZ ", then set "REC TIME" and "IN]:

TIME" in the Menu Screen to "OFF".

REW (._1) Button

EJECT Switch

STOP (I) Button

Power lamp----_:_" _-

PowerSwi, )

LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

Battery pack remaining power indicator

Tape counter

Recording mode indicator

LOAD A CASSETTE

First open the LCD monitor to aimangle of over 60

degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press

PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

SELECT MODE

Make sure time LCD monitor is fully open, then set the

Power Switch to "PLAY". Time power lamp lights.

PLAY BACK

Press PLAY/PAUSE (1_/!1). The playback picture

appears.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP ([]).

Rewindor Fast-Forwardthetape

Press REW (_) to rewind, or FF (1,_) to fast-forward the

tape during Stop mode.

NOTES:

•The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

minutes in Stop mode. To turn o/7 again, set the Power

Switch to "POWER OFF", then to "PLAY".

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

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save powel:

•The playback picture can also be viewed in the

viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a

connected TV (_.5_ pg. 46, 47). Camcorder operation is

the same as described in this section.

•Ybu can also view the playback picture o/7 the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

•During Stop, Fast-Forward or Rewind mode, none of the

indications are displayed on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

•Ira blank portion o/7 the tape is played back, the screen

may become black. This is not a malfunction.

LCD monitor/viewfinder

indications

indicator

I_ :Playback

1_ :Fast-Forward/

Forward Search

_1 :Rewind/Reverse

Ill :Still Playback

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Powo,zoomLevo, Adjustthe brightnessof the LCDmonitor

To brighten the image, turrl the BRIGHT Dial towards "+'.

To darken the image, turn the Dial towards "-'.

NOTE:

The Br_ht Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/

Time Display when you play back images recorded in

Wide Mode (_ pg. 33).

Display

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iil, _iii_i_i_iiiiiii

: iiiii/ii!!iiii

go BRIGHT Dial

BRIGHT

VOLUME

SpeakerVolumeControl

You can adjust the speaker volume by l_ushing the Power

Zoom Lever.

AD JUST VOLUME

If you want to turn up the volume.,,

.... push the Power Zoom Level" towards "T".

If you want to turn down the volume,..

.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards "W".

NOTE:

The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/

Time Display when you play back images recorded in

Wide Mode (_ pg. 33).

Tracking

This fLinction can be used to eliminate noise bars that

appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto

]]acking. Manual ]]acking is also available.

_CTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press

EAE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the

noise bars disappear.

® To retLirn to Auto ]iacking, press RAE and EFFECT

simultaneously. "AT" blinks. When Auto ]]acking

finishes, the indication disappears.

NOTES:

•When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and "AT" is

displayed.

•Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

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Power Switch

-- PLAY/PAUSE (_/R)

Button

STOP (111)Button

--COUNTER R/M Button

FEATURE:Still Playback

PURPOSE:

To pause during playback.

OPERA TION:

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (1_/||) during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

(l_/|i) again.

NOTE:

Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.

FEATURE:Shut?[e Search

PURPOSE:

To allow high-speed search in either direction.

OPERA lION:

1) Press FF (1_-) to search forward or press REW (_)

to reverse during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press PlAY/PAUSE

(P-/lm).

NOTES:

•During playback, press and hold REW (_) or

FF (_). The search continues as long as you hold

the button. Once you release it, normal playback

resumes.

•Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This

is normal.

FEATURE:Coun?er Memory Func?[on

PURPOSE:

To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.

OPERA TION:

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

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

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. "M"

appears.

3) After recording or p]ayback, press STOP (m), then

REW (_ql). Timetape automatically stops at or dose

to 0:00:00.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE (1_/||) to start playback.

NOTES:

•The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward

and Rewind modes.

•To disable the Counter Memory Function, press

COUNTER R/M for less than 7 second so that "M"

disappears.

Compact video cassette

Compartment door

latch

Ree[s

Recording safety hole

CassetteAdapter(VHSPiaypak)

Use this to play back aim S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette

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

compatible with any S-VHS/VHS vide() cassette recorder.

Time C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically

performs tape loading and unloading.

INSERT BATTERY

Slide time battery cover up to remove it, and install

one "AA(R6)" size battery as shown in the

illustration at left, then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTEIN ADAPTER

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the

compartment door.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

Load timecassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTEFROM ADAPTER

Slide time latch and time compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert

your finger in the hole on time underside of the

adapter as shown in time illustration at left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

•During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

•Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be

played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible

with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS or SQPB (S-VHS

QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

•During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,

etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear

on the screen.

•To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapte_ cover the adapter's recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manua]s.

Use optional S-Video and Audio cables.

PLAY/PAUSE (_-/ml) Button

To Audio Audio cable

Output (optional) To AUDIO IN

To TV or VCR

S-Video cab[e (optiona[)

To S-Video Output To S-VIDEO IN

Counector cover*

Power Switch

Use optional Video and Audio cables.

00000_

PLAY/PAUSE (_-/ll) Button

Video cable To

(optional) VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

Audio cab[e (optiona[)

r_g; -b -_

To Audio Output To AUDIO IN

Connector cover*

Power Switch

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

BaskCo.necfio.s TapeDubbi.g

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder's power is off.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR

VCR

Pull out the connector cover and open it.

Connect as shown in the illustration (_ pg. 46).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not.., go to step 4.

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

iNPUT

Refer to your VCR's instruction manual.

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

SELECT MODE

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

NOTES:

•it is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (_ pg. 9).

•If your VCR has an S-Video input connecto_

connect the camcorder and the VCR using an

optional S-Video cable. This can improve the

dubbed picture quality.

•To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without insefling a tape, set the

camcorder's Power Switch to "CAMERA" ("AUTO"

or "PRO. "), then set your TV to the appropriate

input mode.

•Make sure you adjust the TVsound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

•If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following time illustration on pg. 46, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

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

turn on the VCR's power, and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage timeVCR's AUX and Record-Pause

modes.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot

just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,

i_ress PLAY/PAUSE (_/|1) on the camcorder.

START EDiTiNG

Press PLAY/PAUSE (_/|i) on the camcorder and

engage the VCR's Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage timeVCR's Record-Pause mode and press

PLAY/PAUSE (1_/|1) on the camcorder.

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS _.

Repeat steps 4through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

TheFull-FunctionRemoteControlUnitcanoperatethiscamcorderfromadistanceaswellasthebasic

operations(Playback,Stop,Pause,Fast-ForwardandRewind)ofyourVCR.

-0

--0 S[ot

[.sta[[ing TheButtery

The remote control uses or)e lithium battery

(CR2025).

PULL OUT BATTERYHOLDER

Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed

instrument into the slot.

iNSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER

Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to

have the "+" mark visible.

RE4NSERT HOLDER

Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

. Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

(;-_g pg. 2).

RM-V7OSU

(provided)

Buttons

{[_lnfrared beam

transmitting window

OZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (67_pg. 22)

OPLAY Button Playback start (67_pg. 42)

q[_STOP Button Stop (67 _ pg. 42)

_[_REW Button Retake (rewind)/Quick Review Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(67_pg. 23) (_7_pg. 42, 44)

{[_INSERT Button Insert Editing (67 _pg. 50)

_[_START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcordel:

OINT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (67" pg. 49)

_IREC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse (67_pg. 49)

{]_)PAUSE Button Pause (67" pg. 44)

_FF Button Retake (forward) (67" pg. 23) Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(67_pg. 42, 44)

_A.DUB Button Audio dubbing (67" pg. 51 )

Functions

With the camcorder's Power Switch set With the camcorder's Power Switch set

to "CAMERA", "AUTO" or "PRO." to "PLAY".

_'ansmits the beam signal.

........! .49

Transmitted beam

effective area

5m (16.4 ft)

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at

the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

Tile transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

Interval timer indicator

Rec time indicator

FEATURE:Serf-Timer, Anima¢ion and

Time-Lapse

PURPOSE:

The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer

and Rec Time functions without using the Menu

Screen.

OPERATION:

Self-Timer

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 40

("Self-Timer"), press INT. TIME on the remote

control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval

Timer indicator appears, changing in the folk>wing

order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication

(off).

2) Release

Instead of setting "INT. TIME" to "OFF" in time Menu,

press INT. TIME on time remote control until the

Interval Timer indicator disappears.

Animation

1) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 41

("Animation"), press REC TIME on time remote

contro[. Each time REC TIME is pressed, time Rec

Time indicator appears, changing in time following

order: 1/45, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication (off).

2) Release

Instead of using time Menu in step 5 on pg. 41, press

REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time

indicator disappears.

Time-Lapse

1 ) Set

Instead of performing steps 1 tlmrough 3on pg, 41

("Time-Lapse"), press INT. TIME and REC TIME on

the remote control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed,

the Interval Timer indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is pressed, the

Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the

following order: 1/45, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication

(off).

2) Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 41, press

INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until

the indicators disappear.

NOTE:

ALso refer to pg_s. 40 and 47.

INT.

REC

RM-V705U

(provided)

Display

Power Switch

Button

R/M Button

indicator

Counter

Remote sensor

insert @ifing

You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this

procedure.

SELECTOPERATION MODE

Set the Power Switch to "PLAY".

FEND EDIT-OUT POINT

Play back the tape, locate time point and press PAUSE

on the camcorder or the remote control.

RESETCOUNTER

Press and hoH COUNTER R/M for more than

second to reset time tape counter, then press again

for less than 1 second so that "M" appears.

FIND EDIT4N POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond time beginning of time

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the

point where the new scene should start.

ENGAGE iNSERT EDITING MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. Time Insert Editing

standby mode is engaged. Time Insert Editing Indicator

is displayed on timetop left corner of time LCD monitor

or viewfinder. When time scene the camcorder is

aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches

"0:00:00", editing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END iNSERT EDiTiNG

Press STOP.

START/STOP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REW

INSERT

RM-V705U

(provided)

NOTES:

•During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard

from the speaker:

•After step 5, Retake (_,z_ pg. 23) can be performed.

•The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated

end point, and noise bars may appea_ Neither indicates

adefect in the unit.

•Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

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indicator

Display AudioDubbing

Yon can record a new sonndtrack on a prerecorded tape

(normal audio only).

Perform steps 1,2 and 3of the Insert Editing procedure

(_z_ pg. 50) before continuing.

The sound comes from the built-in microphone.

Remote sensor

Microphone

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginrlirlg of tlme

scene onto which you want to dub the new audio,

press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press

PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should

sta rL

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE

Press and llold A. DUB, and witl_ont releasing

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. The Audio Dub

standby mode is engaged. The Audio Dubbing

Indicator is displayed on the top right corner of the

LCD monitor or viewfinder.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches "0:00:00",

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP.

RM-V705U

(provided)

NOTES:

•Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

the edit points will not be accurate.

•If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV's

volume is too high, whistfing or howfing may occur.

NOT[S (for Insert [diting and

Audio Dubbing):

•Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

conectly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

recording speed was changed during the original

recording.

•To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection

tab is in the position that allows recording. If noL sfide

the tab. Some cassettes have remow_ble tabs. If the tab

has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

•Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

•During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-

Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter

may go slightly past "0:00:00". Recording, however,

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

LENSCOVEROpe,,/C o er ,,g AfterUse

BATTERY RELEASE

Set to "POWER OFF".

PUSH

Remove.

EJECT

Set the Power Switch to "POWER OFF" to turn off

the camcorder.

Open time LCD monitor to aimangle of over 60

degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

remove the cassette.

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.

Close and lock the LCD monitor.

Slide BATTERY RElEASE to remove the battery pack.

]]un timeLENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close

the lens cover.

deu.i.g TheCmcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wling it well to

wipe off heavy dilt, then wipe again with a dry

cloth.

CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft

cloth. Be carefn] not to damage the monitor. Close

the LCD monitor.

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with

lens cleaning paper.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece connterckwkwise and pull it ont.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

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

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

disconnected.

•Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

•When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.

•When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.

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If, after folk)wing the steps in the chart bek)w, the problem still exists, please consult your JVCdealer.

Timecamcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

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

usual from the beginning.

No power is supplied,

The power suddenly goes off and

does not come back on by itself,

Recording cannot be performed,

Recording does not start.

Animation or Time-Lapse is not

available,

The tape is running, but there is no

playback picture,

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted,

The counter indication is blurred

during Still playback,

The tape stops during fast-forward or

rewind.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

be performed,

• Timebattery pack has not been attached correctly

(_ pg. 8).

• The battery pack isnot charged (_ pg. 8).

• Timepower supply has not been correctly connected

(_z_pg. 9).

• Timebattery pack has completely discharged.

• Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then

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

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Make sure the EraseProtection tab is in the position that

alk)ws recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have

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

hole with adhesive tape.

• The camcorder Power Switch has not been setto

"CAMERA" ("AUTO" or "PRO".) (_,:__Ypg. 18).

®Before recording in the Animation mode at the very

beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording

mode for about 5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly.

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

begin an animated program (_z_ pg. 41,49).

• The TV has not been set to its VIDE(-) mode or channel.

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

not been setto VIDEO.

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

IV( dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

• This is normal.

• The Counter Memory Function has been activated

(_zgpg. 44).

• Timetape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

During recording, the indications do

not appear,

The tape wiI[ not eied+

Some functions are not available+

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright obied.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder+

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot+

Colored bright spots appear a[[ over

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The indicators and the picture color

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

the lens have become dirty (ex+

fingerprints).

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

An error number (i+e+ E03) appears.

The image is out of focus.

The date and time displays

disappear.

The wrong date and time are

displayed/recorded+

Even though the lens cover is open,

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

blinks.

• Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the

indications appear (_€ pg. 19).

• Time battery pack is running low.

• If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, the EJECT

Switch does not function.

• The Power Switch is set to "AUTO".

• Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible

to use.

• This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

background and the object is great. It is imota defect of the

camcorder.

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

the camcorder.

• Time light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be

hot. Close time LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power

Switch to "OFF", and let the unit cool down.

• Time LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

precision technok>gy. However, black spots or bright spots

of light (red, green or Hue) may appear constantly on the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not

recorded on timetape. This is not due to any defect of the

unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)

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

monitor is pressed.

• Wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Gently wipe in a

semicircular motion, as wi[_ing strongly spreads the stain

and it won't come out easily.

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

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

• 11u+ntimecamcorder's power off, then disconnect the power

SOLirce. After a few i]qilmutes, try turning the power on again.

If the error imul]lber still appears in the viewfinder, colmsult

your nearest JVC dealer.

• Time diopter needs to be adjusted (_ _g. 16).

• Time scene )eing smot is ac verse y affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (;z¢ pg. 36).

• If you remove time power source from time camcorder while

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

sure to ttlrlm t me camcorc er's power off )efore c isconnecting

the power source.

• If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (_€ pg. 11 ),

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

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

• Time Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when time

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

of the lens cover.

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(1_ Cassette Warning/

Tape Remaining Time .......................... &:_ pg. 19

When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (r_)

warning blinks.

When the Erase Protection tab is not in time position

that allows recording: timecassette (r_) warning

lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is

displayed and the tape remaining time warning

b]inks when the tape is about to reach its end.

When the Power Switch is set to "PLAY" and a

tape is loaded: timecasseile (r_) mark is

displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab's

position.

(2-_ Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator. ....... z_ pg. 12

(3, (_) Program AE Indicator ...................... z_ pg. 28

Displayed at (3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Program AE with special effects is switched from

one mode to anotl]er by.L_essing RAE., then only

the indicator remaums at ks).

(3, (_ Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator. ......... r.z:_pg. 27

Displayed at (3 for approx. 2 seconds when time

Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another

by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator

remains at (3.

_-O "Recording Format Indicator. .............. _ pg. 14

, S-VHS ET Indicator ........................... _.z:_pg. 14

(_ ]hpe Length Indicator .......................... _ pg. 12

(_ Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. _-£:_pg. 22

(_) Zoom Level Indicator

(_) Approximate Zoom Ratio

(_ Recording Indicator. ............................ _z:_pg. 18

Picture Stabilizer Indicator. .................. _ pg. 24

(_ Interval Timer/Recording Time

Indicator ............................................. _ pg. 40

_2_ , Bright Level Indicator. ....................... _ pg. 43

, Speaker Volume Indicator ................. _-£:_pg. 43

_._ Instant Title Display ............................. _.z:_pg. 31

_ Date/Time Display ............................... _z:_ pg. 30

_c_ Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery

pack's remaining power level:

"_]-C]@-C::::::@-C::::::_". When the power is

almost gone, the indicator "C:Z3" blinks (battery

power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace

the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares

does not necessarily mean that the battery

pack is fully charged.

Focus Indicator. ................................... _:_ pg. 37

(_ Exposure Control Level Counter ........... _.z:_pg. 35

(_ White Balance Mode Indicator ............ _ pg. 38

lq_ _Record-Standby Mode Indicator ....... _ pg. 18

Lens Cover Warning:

LENS COVER .................................... _ pg. 19

Clock Battery Warning

Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is

turned on. This display also blinks when the clock

(lithium) battery is either not installed or has

discharged. Install or replace the old battery with

a new one (_ pg. 10).

_ ,Tape End Display: ]-APE END ............ ;_ pg. 19

Appears when time end of time tape is reached

during playback, recordin2g or fast-forward.

Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions

except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.

TIIrn the unit off (without removing the power

source) for a few hours, and when you tunm it on

again the indication should disappear.

Head Clog Warning:

Appears if dirty heads are detected during

recording. Jimsuch a case, use the optional

Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, time problems

still exist, consult your nearest IVC dealer.

00000_

Controls Connectors

(2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. _Z_ pg. 16

_2-_Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ _.z:_pg. 18

(_ Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... _.z_pg. 25

_ Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] .......... _Z_ pg. 26

e Power Zoom Lever IT/W] .................. _-£:_pg. 22

e Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ F-£:_pg. 4:¢

(_ Picture Stabilizer Button

[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... ;.z_ pg. 24

(7_ Program AE Button [RAE] ..................... F.Z:_pg. 28

(_) Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. _ pg. 27

(9_ Super VHS Expansion Technology Switch

[S-VHS ET] .......................................... _¢ pg. 14

_ , Rewind Button [_, REW] ................ ;_" pg. 42

, Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ..... F.Z:_pg. 23

, Quick Review Button [ I_ R] ............. ff_ pg. 2:¢

(_ , Fast-Forward Button [ll_, FF] ............ _.z:_pg. 42

, Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... _.z:_pg. 2:¢

_2_ Stop Button [l STOP] ......................... _ pg. 42

_ Play/Pause Button

[_/!1, PLAY/PAUSE] ............................. _.z_pg. 42

(_ , Select Dial [% -, PUSH] .............. _ pg. 11, :¢2

- Blight Dial [BRIGHT] ........................ [:-_ pg. 21

_ MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. _.Z:_pg. 19, :¢2

(_) e Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] .............................. _.z_pg. 44

, Recording Mode Button [SP/EP] ......... _.z:_pg. 12

q_ ELECT Switch ....................................... _ pg. 13

(_ Recording Start/Stop Button .................. _-£:_pg. ] 8

1_ Power Switch ................................ _.z:_pg. 18, 42

Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. _g pg. 8

_ PUSH Button ....................................... _z_ pg. 13

DC IN rack ............................................ _.z_ pg. 9

The connectors _ to _ are located beneath the

cover.

Vide() Output Connector. ..................... _z_ pg. 46

_) Audio Output Connector ..................... _-£_ pg. 46

_) S-Video Output Cor_nector. .................. _z:_ pg. 46

_ Terminal [_LIP (kfint Level Interface Protocol)

Connector]

It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

For further details consult your nearest ]VC

dealer.

JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

J terminal.

Indicators

[] ]ally Lamp ........................................... _Zg pg. 18

[] Power Lamp ........................................ _::_ pg. 18

[] S-VHS ET Lamp ................................... _::_ pg. 14

Other Parts

[] Battery Pack Mount ............................... _.z:_pg. 8

[] Viewfinder. .......................................... _z_ pg. 16

[] Grip Strap ............................................ _.z:_pg. 16

[] ®Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

Remote Sensor .................................. _Z_ pg.49

[] Vide() Light .......................................... _z_" pg. 25

[] Microphone ......................................... _.z:_pg. 51

[] Eyepiece .............................................. _ pg. 52

[] Speaker ............................................... _ pg. 4:¢

[] LCD Monitor ....................................... _ pg. 21

[] Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... _.z:_pg. 17

[] Clock Battery Slot ................................ _.z:_pg. 10

[] ]]ipod Mounting Socket ....................... _-£_ pg. ] 7

A N

AC Power Adapter/Charger. .................... L_ pg. 8, 9

Animation Recording .......................... _ pg, 41,49

Audio Dubbing ........................................ L_ pg, 51

Auto Date Record ..................................... _.z_ pg, 30

Auto Focus ............................................... _/€" pg. 36

Auto Shut off ...................................... _/€ pg, 19, 42

Battery Pack ..................................... _z_ pg, 8, 9, 59

Brighten Time LCD Monitor. ....................... _/€ pg. 21

Car Battery ................................................. L:_ pg. 9

Charge Marker. ........................................... L:_ pg. 9

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. _ pg. 8

Clean Time Camcorder. .............................. _,z:_pg. 52

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

Connections ......................................... _/€ pg. 9, 46

Darken Time LCD Monitor, ........................ L_ pg, 21

Date/Time Display .................................... L_ pg, 30

Date/Time Settings .................................... _:_ pg. 11

Demonstratiorl Mode ................................ L:_ pg. 34

Digital Zoom ............................................ _:_ pg. 33

Discharge Time Battery Pack ........................ _,z:_pg. 8

Diopter Adjustment .................................. _/€ pg. 16

Dubbing ................................................... _/€ pg. 47

Electronic Fog Filter Mode ........................ _:_ pg. 29

Erase Protection ........................................ _/€ pg. 13

Exposure Control ...................................... _/€ pg. 35

Fade-In/Out .............................................. _,z:_pg. 27

Fast-Forward Tape .................................... _/€ pg. 42

(;rip Adjustment ....................................... _/€ pg. 16

High Speed Shutter Mode ......................... _,z:_pg. 29

Insert Editing ............................................. _ pg. 50

hmstant Titles ............................................. _,z:_pg. 31

Interface Shooting ..................................... _/€ pg. 21

k)urnalistic Shooting ................................. _/€ pg. 21

LCD MonitolTViewfinder Indications ......... _/€ pg. 55

Load A Tape ............................................. _/€ pg. 13

Manual Focus ........................................... _ pg. 37

Menu Screen ..................................... _,z:_pg. 33, 34

ND Effect Mode ........................................ _ pg. 29

Nega/Posi Mode ....................................... _,z:_pg. 29

Picture Stabilizer ...................................... _:_ pg. 24

Power Switch Position .............................. _ pg. 18

Program AE With Special Effects ................ _,z:_pg. 28

Provided Accessories .................................. _/€ pg. 6

Quick Review .......................................... _/€ pg. 23

Record-Standby ........................................ L:_ pg. 18

Recording Format ..................................... _:_ pg. 14

Recording Mode ....................................... _:_ pg. 12

Remote Control ........................................ _:_ pg. 48

Retake ...................................................... _ pg. 23

Rewind The ]T_pe ...................................... _:_ pg. 42

Self-Recording .......................................... _/€ pg. 21

Self-Timer. .......................................... _ pg. 40, 49

Sepia ....................................................... _:_ pg. 29

Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................ L:_ pg. 17

Shuttle Search ........................................... _:_ pg. 44

Snapshot Mode ........................................ _ pg. 26

Specifications ........................................... _,z:_pg. 61

Still Playback ............................................ r_ pg. 44

Super LoLux (S.LX) .................................... _ pg. 3>;

Super VHS Expansion Technology ............ _:_ pg. 14

]ally ......................................................... L_ pg, 34

1T_pe Counter. ........................................... L_ pg. 42

]T_pe Length Settilmg ................................... _-_:_pg. 12

Tele Macro ............................................... _" pg. 33

lime-Lapse Shooting .......................... _ pg. 41,49

]Yacking ................................................... _:_ pg. 43

]Yipod Mounting ....................................... r_ pg. 17

Twilight .................................................... r,z:_pg. 29

Unload A ]ape ......................................... r_ pg, 13

Video Light ............................................... F/€ pg, 25

White Balance .................................... L_ pg. 38, 39

Wide Mode .............................................. _/€ pg. 33

Wipe In/Out ............................................. _/€ pg. 27

Zooming .................................................. _,z:_pg. 22

DANGER:

Video Light

• The video light becornes extrernely hok Do not touch

it either while in operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or object.

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacing the video light.

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas

other than the USA

m The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC

wall outlet other than American National Standard C73

series type use an AC plug adaptel; called a "Siemens

Plug", as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest IVC

dealer.

INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 1S of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation. Change or modifications not approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has

been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1S of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

use(] 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 ham]ful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encourage(] to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receivel:

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

General Battery Precautions

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

functioning even when correctly operated, the battery

is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.

• Use only the following battery:

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

Please make note of the following rules for battery use.

When misused, the battery can leak or explode.

1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when

replacing the battery.

2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can

leak or explode.

3. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.

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

for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which

can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

The battery packs are nickel-cadmium

or nickel metal-hydride batteries. Before

using the supplied battery pack or an

optional battery pack, be sure to read

the following cautions:

1, To avoid hazard,,,

.... do not burn.

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

.... do not modify or disassemble.

.... use only specified chargers.

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

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures are

within the tolerances shown in the chart below.

This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler

temperatures impede chemical reaction, while

warmer temperatures can prevent complete

charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural discharge

and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in

use, as some machines use current even when

switched off.

NOTES:

•It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

chaq4in[4, or after use,

Temperature Rant_e ,Specifications

Chaq4in_ ................ 10°C to 35°C _50°F to 95°F)

Operation .............. O°C to 40°C ( }2°F to 104°F)

Storat4e .................. 10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

•Rechar_in8 time is based on room temperature of 20°C

(68°F).

•The lower the temperature, the longer rechar_in_

takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read

the following cautions:

1. During use...

.... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or the

VHS-C mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes...

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

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

or vibration.

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

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT...

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

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

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attache(] when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit...

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

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

cooking stove.

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

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric

fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

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

104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit...

.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

.... in places where humidity is extremely low. (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heatel:

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

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods.

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

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with both

hands or use the grip,

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT...

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

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

bottom.

2. To prolong service life...

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use. These are not malfunctions...

,, While using the camcordel; the surface around the

LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may

heat up.

,, If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

About moisture condensation...

• You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form on

the glass' outer surface. This same phenomenon

occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it

is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after

heating a cold room, under extremely humid

conditions or in a place directly subjected to the

cool air from an air conditionen

• Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unitimmediately and consult your local IVC dealel:

....

VHS NTSC standard Operating temperature :

DC 6,0 V --'==- Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Weight

GR-SXM915

6.3 W GR-SXM515

6.5 W Dimensions

6.8W

7.0W Pickup

Lens

General

7.4W

7.6W

2.9 W Vlewfinder

NTSC-type GR-SXM915

Format

Power source

Power consumption

LCD monitor off,

viewfinder on

GR-SXM915

GR-SXM515

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder off

GR-SXM915

GR-SXM515

LCD monitor on,

viewfinder on

GR-SXM915

GR-SXM515

Video light

Signal system

Video recording system

Luminance

Color

Cassette

Tape speed

Recording time (max.)

Connectors

FM recording GR-SXM515

Converted sub-carrier

direct recording White balance

Conforms to VHS standard adjustment

,S[_ri_ /[_ri] cassette LCD monitor

GR-SXM915

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

11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

40 minutes

120 minutes (with TC-40)

GR-SXM515

Speaker

0°C to 40°C (32% to 104%)

35% to 80%

-20°C to 50°C ( 4% to 122%)

Approx. 870 g (2.0 Ibs)

Approx. 890 g (2.0 Ibs)

99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

(3-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 7-13/16")

(with the LCD monitor closed

and with the viewfinder fully

tilted downward)

1/4" format CCD

F1.6, f= 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1

power zoom lens with auto iris

and macro control, filter

diameter 40.5 mm

Electronic viewfinder with

0.55" color LCD

Ele_-tronic viewfinder with

0.5" black/white CRT

Auto/Manual adjustment

3" diagonally measured, LCD

panel/TFT active matrix system

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD

panel/TFT active matrix

Monaural

S-Vldeo : Y : 1Vp-p, 75 £2,analog output Video

C : 0.29 Vp-p, 75 £2, analog

output

ILIP : o3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head Audio

jack

(compatible with RC-5325 plug)

1 Vp-p, 75 £2 unbalanced,

analog output

(via Video output connector)

-8 dBs, 1 I<£_analog output

(via Audio output connector)

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Power consumption

Output

Charge

VTR

Charging system

Dimensions

: AC 120 VQ., 60 Hz

: AC 110 V to 240 VQ., 50/60 Hz

: 23W

DC 8.5 V -"==-, 1.3 A

DC 6.3 V-"==-, 1.8A

Constant current, peal<

detection, timer controlled

140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

(5-9/16" x 1-11/16" x 2-11/16")

Weight : Approx. 300 g (0.71 Ibs)

Dimensions 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm

(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")

Weight Approx. 240 g (0.53 Ibs)

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

L Provided Accessories .................. L:J_ pg. 6J

[ Optional Accessories J

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

*Car Battery Charger BH-V3U

"Battery Charger BH-VC10U

,, Car Battery Cord AP-V7U

,, Compact S-VHS ( _ ) Cassettes ST-C-40/30/20

,, Compact VHS ([VIISI-_) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

,, Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

,, S-VMeo Cable QAM0004-004

,, Audlo/Vldeo Cable

Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please

consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories

and their availability.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

indicated. E& O.E. Design and specifications subject to

change without notice.

Indicador

CHARGE (carga)

Marcas

AJaloma de

corriente de CA

Indicador REFRESH

Interruptor REFRESH

REFRESCADO (REFRESH)

El adaptador de CA se caracteriza pot la

funci6n REFRESH que le perrnite descargar

totalrnente la bateria antes de recargarla.

EfectOe la funci6n REFRESH despu@s de un

mfnirno de 5 cargas.

Para descargar la baterfa...

.... coloque la baterfa en el adaptador corno

se muestra en la ilustraci6n de arriba.

Luego presione REFRESH. El indicador

REFRESH se enciende cuando se inicia la

descarga y se apaga cuando la descarga ha

terminado.

Enganche.

)Empuje.

Alimentacibn

Esta e_irnara de video pc)see un sisterna de alimentaci6n de 3

vias que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaci6n mi_s

apropiada.

NOTAS:

•Sin alimentacidn no hay ninguna hmcidn disponihle.

•Utilice exclusiw_mente la alimentacidn indicada.

•No utilice las unidades de alimentacidn suministradas con otro

equipo.

cARGA DE LA BATERIA

ALIMENTACION

Conecte el cable de alirnentaci6n de CA del cargador a

una toma de corriente.

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

Alinee las mamas y desliee la bateria en la direcci6n de

la fiecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar.

El indicador CHARGE comienza a destellar para indicar

clue se ha iniciado la carga.

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Cuando el indicador CHARGE deja de destellar y

permanece encendido, la carga ha ten_ninado.

Deslice la baterfa en el sentido o )uesto al de la flecha.

Baterla Tiempo de carga Tiempo de descarga

BN-VI2U aprox. I h 10 rain aprox. 3 h 30 rain

BN-V20U aprox. I h 50 rain aprox. 6 h 40 rain

USO DE LA BATERIA

COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA

_nche el lado extremo de la bateria en la c:/u_lara de

((_)) y empuje la bateffa hasta que se bloquee en

_r(®).

EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA

Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga la bateria.

Tiempo de grabaci6n aproximado (unidad: min)

Monitor LCD Monilor LCD Monitor LCD

Baterla conedado/visor desconectado/ conedado/

desconectado visor conectado visor conectado

BN-V12U 50(35) 50 (35) 55(35) 55 (35) 45(30) 45 (30)

BN-V20U 85 (55) 85 (55) 95 (60) 90 (55) 80 (50) 75 (50)

BATTERY RELEASE

ATENCION:

Antes de desmontar la fuente de alimentaci6n,

aseg0rese que la alimentaci6n de la c_imara

de video est_ desconectada. El no hacerlo

puede producir un error de funcionamiento

en la cltmara de video.

de carga

Indicador de carga

Se incorpora un indicador

de carga sobre la bateria

)ara ayudarle a recordar si

na sido cargada o no. Los

dos coloresindicadores

(rojo y negro), le )ermiten

seleccionar la carga y la

descarga.

( ) : Cuando est_ encendida el foco.

:Cuando emplea la GR-SXM915.

_i_ : Cuando emplea la GR-SXM515.

INFORMACION:

El VU- V856KIT es un juego compuesto de la baterfa

BN-V856U y del carg_dor/adaptador de CA AA-VSOU. La baterfa BN-V856U

suministra aprox. 7 horas de tiempo de grabacidn cuando el visor est4

activado y el monitor LCD y el foco est4n desactivados. Tambi6n lea

completamente los manua/es de instruccidn del VU-V856KIT]

Es imposible carg_r la baterfa BN-V856U utilizando el cargador/adaptador de

CA suministrado. Use el cargadorZ_daptador de CA AA-VSOU opcional.

Si la uniclad comienza a funcionar real, deje tie usarla inmecliatamente y consulte a su concesionario local tie JVC.

ALIMENTACION

BATTERY RELEASE

Ufilizad6n de la bateria

Enganche el lado extremo de la bateria en la

c_imara de video ((_) y empLjje la bater[a hasta

que se bk)quee en el lugar ((,@),

(Procedimiento para carga, _,z:_p, 8)

Para extraer la baterh

Deslice BATTERY RELEASE y extraiga ]a bateria.

fREPRODIJCCION

PAUSE (_/ml)

Bot6n STOP (@) Co[6quelo en "PLAY",

ill Ajuste e] interrupter de alimentaci6n en "PLAY",

I_[ Presione REW (,_1),

La cinta se detiene autom_iticamente al

comienzo de ]a rnisma,

[] Presione PLAY/PAUSE (1_/||).

Comienza la reproducci6n y la imagen

aparece.

Presione STOP (ll) para detener ]a grabaci6n,

(Per m_s deta[les, _z:_ p, 42,)

El visor se desceneda autem__ticamente para

aherrar energia cuande el monitor LCD es

abierto a un __ngule mayor de 60 grades,

* El monitor LCD se adiva/desadiva cuando se

le abre/cierre a 60 grades @rex,

o Simplementerep,od.zcalaci.taen ]

VCR deVHS utilizandQ el adaptade r de

Casseffe (VHS Phypak). _ p. 45

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE

VIDEO

Bot6n PUSH Conmutador EJECT

1[11Abra el monitor LCD a un _%gulo mayor de

60 grades,

[] Deslice EJECT para abrir el portacassette,

[] Inserte cassette de vide(),

ill Presione PUSH para cerrar e] portacassette,

(Per m_s detalles, _ p, 13,)

FILMACION

lie de abertura

cubreobietivo

NS COVER)

6quelo en

"AUTO" o "PRO,",

Bot6n de inkio/parada de grabad6n

[] Gire el anillo LENS COVER de abertura/cierre

para abrir el cubreobjetivo.

[] Adjuste el interrupter de alimentaci6n en

"AUTO" o "PRO,",

La Limpara de alimentaci6n se encender_i

y aparecer_i una imagen,

[] Presione el bot6n inicio/parada de grabaci6n.

-- Comerlzar_ la grabaci6n,

e Para detener temporariamente ]a grabaci6n,

presione nuevamente e[ botOn de inicio/parada

de grabaci6n, (Per m_is deta][es, d_ p, 18 a 21 .)

El visor se desconeda autom__ticamente para

aherrar energh cuande el monitor LCD es

abierte a un __ngule mayor de 60 grades.

®El monitor LCD se adiva/desadiva cuande se

le abre/cierre a 60 grades @rex.

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.

mJVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

(973) 808-9279

5665 Corporate Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4727

(714) 229-8011

230 Eliot Street

Ashland, MA 01721-2377

(508) 881-5923

1500 Lakes Parkway

Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857

(770) 339-2522

10700 Hammerly Blvd., Suite 110

Houston, TX 77043-2310

(713) 935-9331

8192 West State Road 84

Davie, FL 33324-4611

(954) 472-1960

705 Enterprise Street

Aurora, IL 60504-8135

(630) 851-7855

2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101

Honolulu, HI 96819-2000

(808) 833-5828

890 Dubuque Avenue

South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804

(415) 871-2666

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the

engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the

high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization

stands behind our products.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

If you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,

a letter stating 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.

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

THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

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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 replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.

Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized

service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. Atl

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

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

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC

authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with

a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,

the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

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

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,

faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility

authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if

the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

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

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

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

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

purchase;

7. Accessories;

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

of purchase);

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

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

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

LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

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legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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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:

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