Jvc Compact Vhs Users Manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (Z pg. 40 – 42) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pg. 43, 44). They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
n When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.

This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs
and, to recharge them, the provided multivoltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)

This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.

PAL

n Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be
used with this unit.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

CONTENTS

MAJOR FEATURES
n Program Manager II (Z pg. 18 – 31)
n Programme AE with Special Effects
(Z pg. 18, 19)
•Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release
•Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect
•Sepia •Twilight •Sports
•1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
•1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

n 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)
(Z pg. 15)
n 22x Optical Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 14)
n Intergrated Auto Light (Z pg. 16)

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

GETTING STARTED

3
4

Power .............................................. 4
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ..... 6
Date/Time Setting ................................ 7
Tape Length Setting ............................... 8
Recording Mode Setting .......................... 8
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................. 9
Grip Adjustment ................................. 10
Viewfinder Adjustment ......................... 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................... 11
Tripod Mounting ................................. 11

RECORDING

Basic Recording ................................. 12
Basic Features .................................. 14
Advanced Features ............................. 18

*With Cassette Adapter

PLAYBACK
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EG

•Shoulder Strap

•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 1
(clock operation)

•DC Cord

•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U

•Battery Pack
BN-V12U

•AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) Cable

Basic Playback .................................. 32
Features ......................................... 33
Using The Cassette Adapter .................. 35
Basic Connections .............................. 36

TAPE DUBBING

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

Controls ......................................... 40
Connectors ...................................... 40
Indicators ........................................ 40
Other Parts ..................................... 40
Viewfinder Indications ........................ 42

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

GETTING STARTED

Power

Marks
To AC outlet
CHG. (charge)
indicator

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

NOTES:

● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
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.

SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
•The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.

DETACH BATTERY PACK
When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite
the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK

CHARGE

DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.
BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

Hook on.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

1
2 Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

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

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

DETACH BATTERY PACK
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

BN-V12U

75 (40)

BN-V22U

155 (95)

BN-V25U

200 (120)

( ) : when the video light is on.

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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 colours are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.

NOTES:

● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
● Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to
discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger
does not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/
Charger to store it.
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To DC IN jack

DC OUT
terminal

To AC outlet

AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15EG

DC cord

To car’s
cigarette
lighter socket

Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)

USING A CAR BATTERY

USING AC POWER

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(connect as shown in the illustration above).

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the illustration above).

NOTES:

NOTE:

● When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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A

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.

1
2
3
4
5

SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit.

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

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

INSERT BATTERY
Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert a
CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Date/Time Setting

1
2

Select Dial

Viewfinder
MENU
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
AUTO
1. 1. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

DATE TIME
1998
1
1
22:50

24-hour
indication

EXIT

DATE/TIME Setting Menu

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME
Setting Menu appears.

SET DATE
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the item you want to set and then press it. When
the setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog
Dial until the correct setting appears and then press
it. The setting stops blinking.
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with
the Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).

Menu Screen

YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial
to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 6.
•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 4.

MENU
Jog Dial

4MENU END

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

SET TIME
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. When the
hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting
begins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The minute
setting stops blinking.

START CLOCK OPERATION
When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,
TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen appears and “MENU END” is highlighted.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTE:
To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a
connected TV, see “Date/Time/Character Insert”
(Z pg. 17).

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Viewfinder
MENU

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T60
AUTO
FAST

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

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH
T30
T45
T60

3
EXIT

MENU
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the
Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,
then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE
LENGTH Setting Menu appears.

SET TAPE LENGTH
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the correct setting. T30=30 minutes of recording
time, T45=45 minutes, and T60=60 minutes (in SP).
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

4MENU END

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.
Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the
Menu Screen.

NOTES:

● The tape remaining time (Z pg. 13) is correct only if
the correct tape length has been selected.
● Once you have set the tape length, it remains unchanged even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTO
LOCK.

SP/LP Recording
Mode Button

Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial
T30

Tape length
indicator
Recording
mode
indicator

SET RECORDING MODE
First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Press SP/LP
Button for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)
provides higher picture and sound quality and is
better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more
economical, providing twice the recording time.

NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

1
3

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.

NOTES:
Turn to take
up slack.
Erase Protection

Gear

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position
that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some
cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
● The cassette holder can’t be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

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Power Zoom Button

Grip Adjustment

1
2
3

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
Button. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder Adjustment

3
1

1
2

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

2
3

POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration to the left).

SELECT MODE
Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTRE
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment
3

2
2

1
4

ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet
4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

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

Tripod Mounting

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

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

RECORDING Basic Recording

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LENS COVER Switch

NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (Z pg. 4)
● Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8)
● Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 8)
● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10)

Power
indicator

Power Switch
Start/Stop Button

LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open
the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to
CAMERA.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
•“ REC ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.

Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)

EN
Tape remaining time indicator
25MIN

MIN
(Now calculating)
120MIN
119MIN

3MIN
2MIN
(Blinking)
1MIN
(Blinking)
0MIN
(Blinking)
Start/Stop Button

STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.

NOTES:

● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the
holder opens. Do not use force.
● The displayed remaining time is approximate.
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape
length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 8).
● “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 Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes
without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the
Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to
“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.
● If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after the
Record-Standby mode has continued for over
5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.
● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle (such
as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
recording), use the Retake function (Z pg. 15) to find
the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of
it.
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds
when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is
closed.

RECORDING Basic Features

FEATURE:
PURPOSE:

Zoom-in

OPERATION:
Zoom-out
Zoom indicator bar

Power Zoom button

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder
MENU

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
AUTO
25. 12. 98
OFF
T30
AUTO
FAST

NOTE:

Menu Screen

ZOOM SPEED

Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
Zoom In
Press the “T” of the Power Zoom
Button.
Zoom Out
Press “W” of the Power Zoom
Button.
n Zooming speed is available. A total
of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2
speeds can be selected depending
on how hard the Power Zoom
Button is pressed (press the button
fully for regular-speed, press it
lightly for slow-speed), while 2
speed levels (FAST/SLOW) can be
selected in the ZOOM SPEED
Menu depending on the overall
speed you prefer.
The combinations of zoom speeds
are shown in the chart below.
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the
Menu
1) Set the Select Dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK and press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
appears.
2) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move
the highlight bar to “ZOOM
SPEED”, then press it. The ZOOM
SPEED Setting Menu appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move
the highlight bar to the desired
speed and press it twice. The
Menu Screen disappears and
setting is completed.
Focusing may become unstable
during Zooming. In this case, set the
zoom while in Record-Standby, lock
the focus by using the manual focus
( Z pg. 27), then zoom in or out in
Record mode.

FAST
SLOW

Zooming Speed ( 1 – 4 in order of speed)
EXIT

ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

“ZOOM SPEED”
in the Menu
Screen

Pressing the
Power Zoom Button
fully

lightly

FAST

1 (fastest)

SLOW

4 (slowest)

: when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

EN
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
5SEC. REC

OPERATION:

RETAKE (R/F)
NOTE:
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:

Viewfinder

NOTE:
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:

PAUSE
5S

OPERATION:

5Sec. Rec mode indicator

NOTE:

Quick Review
To check the end of the last
recording.
1) Press “ ” and release quickly
during the Record-Standby mode.
n Tape is rewound for about 2
seconds and played back
automatically, then pauses in
Record-Standby mode for the
next shot.
Distortion may occur at start of
playback. This is normal.
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the
Record-Standby mode.
2) Press either RETAKE button to
reach the start point for new
recording. Pressing “F” forwards
the tape and pressing “R” reverses
it.
3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button
to start recording.
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
To record a scene for 5 seconds,
providing quick scene transitions like
those seen in TV programmes.
1) During Record-Standby, press
5SEC. REC. “
5S” appears and
5Sec. Rec is reserved.
2) Press Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts, and after
5-second recording is finished, the
camcorder reenters the RecordStandby mode automatically.
n To cancel the 5Sec. Rec.
function, press 5SEC. REC again
so that “
5S” disappears.
The Fader ( Z pg. 20) cannot be
activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.

RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

NOTES:

DANGER

n The video light can become extremely
hot. Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
n Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using
the video light, since it remains
extremely hot for some time.
n When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm. between the video light
and people or objects.
n Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
n It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the
video light.

Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural
lighting is too dim.
1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
Switch as required:
ON
: Always keeps the light on
as long as the camcorder
is turned on.
AUTO : Automatically turns on
the light when the
camcorder senses
insufficient lighting on the
subject.
OFF : Turns off the light.
n The video light can only be used
with the camcorder’s power on.
n It is recommended to set the
white balance (Z pg. 29) to
HALOGEN mode ( ) when you
use the video light.
n When not using the video light,
turn it off to save battery power.
● Even if the battery indicator (
)
does not blink if the battery pack’s
charge is low, the camcorder may
turn off automatically when you
turn on the video light, or when
you start recording with the video
light turned on.
● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
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 (Z pg. 19) is
engaged, the light is likely to stay
on.
• While the Twilight mode
( Z pg. 19) is engaged, the light
will not activate.

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DATE/TIME

FEATURE:
PURPOSE:

OPERATION:

Select Dial

Display

NOTES:
Date display
Time display
Date/Time display
Auto Date
Record mode

Date-off mode
(No display)

The characters you have set using
Character Generator (Z pg. 22)

Date display

25.12.98

Auto Date Record mode

AUTO DATE

Auto date record mode
Time display

25.12.98
22:50:00

Date/Time display

25.12.98

22:50:00

Auto date record
executed

Date/Time/Character Insert
To display the date and time in the
viewfinder or on a connected colour
monitor, as well as to record them
manually or automatically.
1) Turn the Select Dial to any
position except AUTO LOCK.
2) Choose a display mode by
pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly
while in Record-Standby to cycle
through the modes as shown in the
illustration to the left.
n You should have already
performed the Date/Time Setting
procedure (Z pg. 7). If you
haven’t, do so first.
DISPLAY
● The selected display can be
recorded.
● If you don’t want to record the
display, select the Date-off mode
before shooting.
● If you want to delete the display
during shooting, press DATE/TIME.
● To recall the display, engage the
Record-Standby mode and press
DATE/TIME repeatedly until the
desired display appears.
AUTO DATE RECORD
● Your camcorder automatically
records the date for about 5
seconds after recording is initiated
in the following situations:
• After changing the date.
• After loading a cassette.
• After Auto Date Record mode is
selected by pressing DATE/TIME.
In this mode, the date is replaced
after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE”
but this is not recorded.
● Setting the Select Dial to AUTO
LOCK always engages the Auto
Date Record mode, and disables
all other modes.

RECORDING Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

1 second later, the mode is activated.
Viewfinder

SEPIA

All you have to do to access any of the variety of
shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

SELECT MODE
Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function
you want is aligned with the mark.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains. The
mode is activated.
•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release
mode is selected, only the mode’s name is
displayed. Then the name disappears and the
mode is activated.

After 1 sec.

NOTES:

● Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader
(Z pg. 20) 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
colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

LOCK RE
AUTO M LE
O
EFFECT

WIDE

TITLE

SUPER
LOLUX

Select Dial

0
00

E FG
AS E
D

1/1000 1
/2

Mark

EN
Dial
symbol

Viewfinder
indication

Mode

LOCK

AUTO LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

Dial
symbol

Viewfinder
indication
TWILIGHT

Mode
Twilight

Auto Mode Lock

Twilight

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
• In this mode the following controls are disabled;
DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(Z pg. 29).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-tocamera distance is less than 10 m, use manual
focusing (Z pg. 27).

RELEASE AUTO RELEASE Auto Mode Release

Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
FG

FG : FOG

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fantasy” look.
ND: ND EFFECT

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
1/1000

1 S 1/1000

1/1000 sec.
High Speed Shutter

1/2000

2 S 1/2000

1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter

ND Effect

ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
SEPIA

Sports

Electronic Fog Filter

SPORTS

Electronic
Fog Filter

Sepia

Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 20)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Fader

Fade-in

This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black
blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fadeout works at recording end or when you enter RecordStandby mode.
Fade-out
Viewfinder
4EFFECT

After 2 sec.

FADER

ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode.
•“ BK FADER” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.
Then “FADER” disappears, and only “ BK ” remains.

2
3

START OR END RECORDING
Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-in
or fade-out.

TO CANCEL FADE-STANDBY
MODE
While “ BK ” is displayed, press EFFECT.
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
fade-standby mode is cancelled.

NOTES:

● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button
allows you to record a black blank screen.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is
used with Sepia (Z pg. 19).
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (Z pg. 19) engaged,
the image fades in/out to a white screen.

EFFECT
WIDE
Recording
Start/Stop
Button

Wide
This feature allows you to record black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like
“wide-screen” effect.

Viewfinder

1
Wide mode

ENGAGE WIDE MODE
Press WIDE.
•To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.

NOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) :
When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings
(Fade-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Titles : off). Then when the Select
Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settings you
selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK, the
selected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any
position except AUTO LOCK.

Super LoLux(Gain Up)

Viewfinder
4S . LX

After 2 sec.
MAX

Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with
low or poor lighting.

1
MAX

SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE
Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the
modes as shown to the left. Once the desired mode
appears, it is engaged.
•The mode’s name is displayed for approx. 2
seconds, then disappears.
MAX
: To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is more convenient to
shoot the subject with a brighter image
even if the picture becomes slightly
coarse.
NORM : 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.
OFF
: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.

NORM
OFF

TITLE
SUPER LOLUX

Instant Titles

Viewfinder

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.

Title display

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

No display

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR FAMILY
MOVIE STAR
PARTY TIME
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WEDDING DAY
CONGRATULATIONS
The characters you have set using
Character Generator (Z pg. 22)

SELECT PRESET TITLE
Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset
titles until the desired title is displayed.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Character Generator
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

1
Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder
MENU

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

4BACK

Menu Screen
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Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu
Screen appears.

ACCESS CHARACTER MENU
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “CHARACTER”, then press it.

INPUT CHARACTERS
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to make the desired
character blink, then press it. The selected character
appears at the bottom of the screen. Repeat for
additional characters (max. 18).
•To select the location of the next character, rotate
the MENU Jog Dial to make “ BACK ”or “NEXT ”
at the bottom of the screen blink, then press it
repeatedly to move the blinking cursor underneath
the desired location. Rotate the MENU Jog Dial
when you are done, and the blinking cursor
returns to the character grid.

REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
CHARACTER
JLIP ID NO.
DEMO MODE

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

END CHARACTER SETTING
Rotate the MENU jog dial to make “EXIT” blink,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears and the
highlight bar is placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial.

NOTES:

● To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make
“CLEAR” blink by rotating the MENU Jog Dial, then
press it. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase
selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor
to the characters at the bottom row which you want to
replace, then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to highlight
“ ” in the top left corner, and then press it.
● To display the characters you have set — “Date/Time/
Character Insert” (Z pg. 17) or “ Instant Titles”
(Z pg. 21).
● Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby
mode.

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.

1
Select Dial
Viewfinder
MENU

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

MENU Jog Dial

REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
CHARACTER
JLIP ID NO.
DEMO MODE

OFF
OFF
ON

07
OFF

4MENU END

Menu Screen 2
REC TIME
OFF
1 4S
1 2S
1 S
5 S

EXIT

Setting Menu
(ex. REC TIME)

4BACK

REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
CHARACTER
JLIP ID NO.
DEMO MODE

1S
OFF
ON
07
OFF

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu
Screen appears.

SELECT FUNCTION
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar
on the desired function.
•When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of
Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automatically
displayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top
of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automatically
displayed.
•If the setting you want can’t be found in the Menu
Screen, place the highlight bar on “MENU END”,
then go to step 5.

AUTO
AUTO
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FAST

Menu Screen 1

4BACK

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

4
5

MAKE SETTING
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of the
selected function appears. The setting procedure
depends on the function you select.
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”,
“DATE/ TIME”, or “CHARACTER” . . .
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: Z pg. 26, 27,
EXPOSURE: Z pg. 28, DATE/TIME: Z pg. 7,
CHARACTER: Z pg. 22).
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .
.... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number
blinks, then rotate it until the desired number
appears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU Jog
Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
If you select any other functions . . .
.... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight
bar to the desired setting.
• If you decide you want to return to the
previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.

END SETTING
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears and the highlight bar is on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screen
reappears.

4MENU END

Normal Screen

NOTE:
The menu function except “FOCUS” and “EXPOSURE”
are not available while in the Record mode.

EN
Menu Screen Explanations
FOCUS

EXPOSURE

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

AUTO

Adjusts focus automatically.

MANU

Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 26, 27).

AUTO

Adjusts exposure automatically.

MANU

Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 28).

DATE/TIME

Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 7).

TELE MACRO

OFF
ON

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance
more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the
maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

TAPE LENGTH

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 8).

M.W.B.

AUTO
: FINE
: CLOUD
: HALOGEN
MWB

ZOOM SPEED

FAST
SLOW

This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses
the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic
white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment
is not possible under the following conditions:
•When an object is in various shades of the same colour.
•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 (Z pg. 29).
Allows you to set the zooming speed (Z pg. 14).

REC TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse
recording (Z pg. 31).

INT. TIME

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 30) and TimeLapse recording (Z pg. 31).

TALLY LAMP

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

CHARACTER

Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (Z pg. 22).

JLIP ID NO.

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a
computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory
setting is 07.

DEMO MODE

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as the Fader, Instant Titles
etc. When “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen
is closed, demonstration starts.
NOTES:
● When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is
not available.
● 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 demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

= Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Focusing
Focus
detection zone

Auto Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The low-contrast warning “
” appears.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out
first (Z pg. 14). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the
subject. When Tele Macro (Z pg. 24) is activated, the
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

Manual Focus

NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.

Select Dial

1
MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
AUTO
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FAST

Menu Screen

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu
Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on
“FOCUS”.

ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

4MENU END

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2
No indication
during
recording

Press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The
focus is locked at this point.

ADJUST FOCUS

FOCUS
AUTO
MANU

EXIT

Focus Menu Screen

No indication
during
recording

5
6
Manual Focus Screen

To farther subject . . .
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. “ ” appears and
blinks.
Go to step 5.
To nearer subject . . .
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. “ ” appears
and blinks.
Go to step 5.

END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU
END”.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
disppears and “
” reappears to indicate the focus
is locked.

NOTES:

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 3.
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from
step 1.
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

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

1
Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

AUTO
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AUTO
FAST

Menu Screen

No indication
during
recording

AUTO
MANU

EXIT

Exposure Menu Screen

No indication
during
recording

Exposure
control
level
counter

ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU
SCREEN
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “EXPOSURE” and press it.

ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control
level counter) appears.

5
6

To brighten the image . . .
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposure
control level counter increases (maximum +06).
Go to step 5.
To darken the image . . .
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure
control level counter decreases (maximum –06).
Go to step 5.

END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears and the highlight bar is placed on “MENU
END”.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
disappears and the exposure control level counter
reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

NOTES:

Manual Exposure Screen

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 3.
● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from
step 1.

To brighten the image
–06

Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu
Screen appears.

ADJUST EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

+ 06

To darken the image

EN
Viewfinder
MENU

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

Menu Screen

M. W. B.

Manual White Balance Adjustment
(M.W.B.)
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, the more advanced camcorder operator would
prefer to control this function manually and achieve a
more professional colour/tint reproduction.

AUTO
AUTO
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FAST

AUTO
: FINE
: CLOUD
: HALOGEN
MWB

1
M.W.B. Menu
Screen

EXIT

ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu
Screen appears.

ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU
SCREEN
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “M.W.B.”, then press it.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the required white balance.
“AUTO” ................... Automatic adjustment
“
: FINE” ............. Outdoors on sunny day
“
: CLOUD” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day
“
: HALOGEN” ... Light source is halogen or
tungsten lamp
“MWB” .................... When using a personal White
Balance Setting stored in
memory (see below.)

Select Dial

MENU
Jog Dial

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen
reappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to
exit the Menu Screen.

MWB

NOTES:

● To switch to automatic white balance
adjustment, set the M.W.B. in the Menu
Screen to “AUTO”, or turn the Select Dial to
“AUTO LOCK”.
● Re-adjust the White Balance when the
lighting has changed, when the camcorder
has been turned off and on again, or when
the Select Dial’s position has been changed.
● When adjusted by putting coloured paper in
front of the subject in step 1 of “MWB”, this
unit makes its colour temperature standard
for automatic white balance. So you can
enjoy shooting with different colours. For
example, when adjusting with red, blue or
yellow colours, the image becomes the
colour which approximates to green, orange
or purple respectively.
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a
colour monitor when adjusting the white
balance (Z pg. 36).

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colours that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are
multiple subjects with different colour temperatures.

1
2
3
4

PREPARE WHITE OBJECT
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
sheet of white paper.

SELECT MWB
Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select
“MWB”.

MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE
Press the MENU Jog Dial until “MWB” begins
blinking. “MWB” blinks while the white balance is
being stored in memory, then the Menu Screen
reappears when memorization is complete.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Self-Timer

Recording
Start/Stop Button

You can set the delay between pressing the Recording
Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you
secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

NOTE:
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode
before performing the following steps.

Select Dial

MENU Jog Dial

Viewfinder
MENU

4MENU END

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DATE TIME
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
M. W. B.
ZOOM SPEED
4NEXT

4BACK

AUTO
AUTO
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FAST

OFF
OFF
ON
07
OFF

4MENU END

INT. TIME

REC TIME

OFF
15 S
30 S
1 MIN
5 MIN

OFF
1 4S
1 2S
1 S
5 S

EXIT

INT. TIME Menu

REC TIME Menu

INT. TIME Indicator

15S
1S

REC TIME Indicator

2
3

REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
CHARACTER
JLIP ID NO.
DEMO MODE

Menu Screen

INT. TIME and
REC TIME
indications on the
normal screen

ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to “INT. TIME”, then press the MENU Jog Dial.

SET INTERVAL TIME
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar
to the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial.
The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is
placed on “MENU END”.

CLOSE MENU
Press the MENU Jog Dial.

START DELAYED RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the
selected time has elapsed, recording begins
automatically.

To Cancel Self-Timer . . .
... Before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button to display “ PAUSE ”, then set “INT.
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

Animation

Time-Lapse

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby
mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before
performing the following steps.

1
2

3
4
5

ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the Select Dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET RECORDING TIME
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “REC TIME”, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.
Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit the
Menu Screen.

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

2
3

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF
PICTURES
Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
pictures.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.

NOTES:

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or
Time-Lapse mode.
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
● Before performing other operations following
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are
cancelled when the power is shut off or when the
cassette is ejected.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Turn the Select Dial to any position except
AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
RECORDINGS
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to “INT. TIME”, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the
highlight bar to the desired time, then press the
MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

START TIME-LAPSE
RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Recording and intervals alternate
automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when “ PAUSE ” is displayed, set
“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu
Screen to “OFF”. To release when
“ PAUSE ” and “ REC ” are not displayed,
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display
“ PAUSE ”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Battery pack remaining power indicator
Tape counter
Recording mode indicator
SP 4
M–0: 23 : 45

Tape running indicator
4 : Playback
3 : Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
2 : Rewind/Reverse
Search
6 : Still Playback
PLAY/PAUSE

REW

1
2
3
4

LOAD A CASSETTE
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.

SELECT MODE
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power
indicator lights.

PLAY BACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears.

STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.

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

STOP

NOTE:
The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

Power Switch

PLAYBACK Features

Tracking
AT

This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that
appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto
Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.
Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.
•To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog
Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,
the indication disappears.

NOTES:

MENU Jog Dial

● 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.

PLAYBACK Features (cont.)

COUNTER R/M

FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:

PLAY/PAUSE
REW

NOTE:

STOP
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:

NOTE:

FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:

NOTES:

Still Playback
To pause during playback.
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome during Still
Playback. This is normal.
Shuttle Search
To allow high-speed search in either
direction.
Forward Search
1) Press FF during playback.
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome or darken in
Shuttle Search. This is normal.
Counter Memory Function
To make it easier to locate a specific
tape segment.
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for
more than 1 second. The counter
resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than
1 second. “M” appears.
3) After recording or playback, press
STOP, then REW. The tape
automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start
playback.
● The counter memory functions in
the Fast-Forward and Rewind
modes.
● To disable Counter Memory
Function, press COUNTER R/M for
less than 1 second so the “M”
disappears.

PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter

Cassette Adapter
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery
powered and automatically performs tape loading and
unloading.

1
VCR

Compartment door

2
3
4

Compact
video cassette

Sliding latch

INSERT BATTERY
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the
illustration to the left. Then reattach the cover.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.

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

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM
ADAPTER
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then insert
your finger in the hole on the underside of the
adapter as shown in the illustration to the left, push
up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:
Reels

Recording safety hole

● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may
appear on the screen.
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

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

Connection To A VCR A
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)

When connecting
the cables, open
the jack cover.

NOTE:
To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors

Audio and
Video cables
(provided)
To
AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors

Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

1
2
3

VCR

Antenna

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and
those on the VCR.

SUPPLY POWER
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.

Connection To A TV With A/V Input
Connectors B (Playback ONLY)
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

RF unit
RF-V5E
(optional)

1
To AUDIO, VIDEO and
RF DC OUT connectors

2
NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead
of the battery pack.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA”,
then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not
specially shielded, do not place the speakers
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur
in the camcorder playback picture.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
As shown in the illustration to the left, connect the
Audio and Video cables between the AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and
those on the TV.

SELECT MODE
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in
its instructions).

Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input
Connectors (Playback ONLY)
NOTE:
Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.
*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for connection
procedure.

TAPE DUBBING

Tape Dubbing

PLAY/PAUSE

2
3
4

Power Switch

When connecting
the cables, open
the jack cover.

To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors

5
6

Audio and
Video cables
(provided)

7
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors

VCR
(Recording deck)

CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration to the left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.

PREPARE FOR DUBBING
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn
on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

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

FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.

START EDITING
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PAUSE on the camcorder.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
POWER

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
( Z pg. 4).
● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
( Z pg. 5).

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

● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.

● 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.

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (Z pg. 12).

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

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.

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

The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward
or rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
( Z pg. 34).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding
cannot be performed.

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

SYMPTOM
OTHER

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

The tape won’t eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

Some functions are not available.

● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”.

Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.

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

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear
in the viewfinder.

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

The viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth.

The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (Z pg. 8).

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

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

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 10).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation
of Auto Focus (Z pg. 26).

The date and time displays
disappear.

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

The wrong date and time are
displayed/recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 7),
the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be
sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

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

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

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit
(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.

INDEX

6
7
9
4

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Controls

Connectors

1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 14
2 Select Dial ......................................... Z pg. 18
3 Multi-Function Control

) DC IN Jack ......................................... Z pg. 5
The jacks q to r are located beneath the jack

4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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•EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 20
•WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 20
•TITLE Button .................................... Z pg. 21
•SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... Z pg. 21
PUSH Button ...................................... Z pg. 9
Recording Mode [SP/LP] Button ......... Z pg. 8
DATE/TIME Button ............................. Z pg. 17
COUNTER R/M Button ....................... Z pg. 34
5SEC. REC [5-sec recording] Button ... Z pg. 15
REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 32
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... Z pg. 15
PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 32
FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 32
RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 15
STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 32
EJECT Switch ...................................... Z pg. 9
Function Navigator Dial
[MENU Jog Dial] ................................ Z pg. 7
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch ........... Z pg. 16
BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... Z pg. 4
Dioptre Adjustment ............................ Z pg. 10
Recording Start/Stop Button ................ Z pg. 12

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( LENS COVER Switch .......................... Z pg. 12

cover.
q J terminal [JLIP (Joint 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 JVC
dealer.
• JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR
is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with
a J terminal.

w VIDEO OUT Connector ..................... Z pg. 36
e RF DC OUT Connector ...................... Z pg. 36
r AUDIO OUT Connector .................... Z pg. 36

Indicators
t Power Indicator .................................. Z pg. 12
y Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 12

Other Parts
u Video Light ......................................... Z pg. 16
i Microphone
o Camera sensor
p
Q
W
E
R
T

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.
Clock Battery Compartment ............... Z pg. 6
Battery Pack Mount ............................ Z pg. 4
Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ Z pg. 11
Electronic Viewfinder ......................... Z pg. 10
Grip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 10
Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... Z pg. 11

INDEX (cont.)

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Viewfinder Indications
1 Cassette Warning /

Tape Remaining Time ......................... Z pg. 13
When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (
)
warning blinks.
When Erase Protection tab is not in the position
that allows recording: the cassette (
) warning
lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is
displayed and the tape remaining time warning
blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.
When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a
tape is loaded: the cassette (
) mark is
displayed regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s
position.
2 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ....... Z pg. 8
3, 9 Programme AE Indicator ................ Z pg. 18
Displayed at 3 for approx. 1 second when the
Select Dial is switched from one position to
another. Then only the indicator remains at 9.
3, 0 Fade-Standby Indicator .................. Z pg. 20
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the
Fader is engaged by pressing the EFFECT button.
Then only the indicator remains at 0.
4 Multi-Function Control Indication ...... Z pg. 20
Displayed when any of the buttons located on
the Multi-Function Control is pressed. The
indication disappears within approx. 2 seconds.
5 Super LoLux Indicator ......................... Z pg. 21
6 Tape Length Indicator ......................... Z pg. 8
7 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. Z pg. 14
8 Recording Indicator ............................ Z pg. 12
! •Record-Standby Mode Indicator ....... Z pg. 12
•Lens Cover Warning:
LENS COVER ................................... Z pg. 13

@ Interval Timer/Recording Time/

5Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ............. Z pg. 15 ,30

# Instant Title Display ............................ Z pg. 21
$ Date/Time/Character Display .............. Z pg. 17
% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

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Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
“
”. When the power is
almost gone, the indicator “
” 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 ................................... Z pg. 27
Exposure Control Level Counter ......... Z pg. 28
White Balance Mode Indicator ........... Z pg. 29
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 (Z pg. 6).
• Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... Z pg. 13
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
• Condensation Warning:
When this indication appears, all functions
except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.
Turn the unit off (without removing the power
source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on
again the indication should disappear.

CAUTIONS

NOTES:

DANGER:
Video Light
• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch
it either while in operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot for some time.
• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
between the video light and people or object.
• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
• It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacing the video light.

General Battery Precautions

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ........................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ......................... 0°C to 40°C
Storage ............................. –10°C to 30°C
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.

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

1. During use . . .

• 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, battery can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when
replacing the battery.
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it can
leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.
4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for
an extended period to avoid battery leakage which
can cause malfunctions.

Battery Packs

..... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.
..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
..... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
..... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .
..... away from heaters or other heat sources.
..... out of direct sunlight.
..... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
..... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors,
transformers or magnets).
..... vertically, in their original cases.

The supplied battery pack is a
nickel-cadmium battery. Before using
the supplied battery pack or an optional
battery pack, be sure to read the
following cautions:

Main Unit

1. To avoid hazard . . .

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

..... do not burn.
..... do not short-circuit the terminals.
..... do not modify or disassemble.
..... use only specified chargers.

Terminals

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
..... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
..... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.
..... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
..... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
..... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
..... remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.

..... open the camcorder’s chassis.
..... disassemble or modify the unit.
..... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
..... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
..... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
..... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .
..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
..... near a television set.
..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
..... in places of over 50°C.
..... in places where humidity is extremely low.
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
..... in direct sunlight.
..... in a closed car in summer.
..... near a heater.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
..... allow it to become wet.
..... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
..... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during
transportation.
..... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
..... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
..... carry it by holding the viewfinder. Be sure to
hold the main unit with both hands or use the
grip.
..... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.

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
conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance
1. After Use
1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to
turn off the camcorder.
2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
4 Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery
pack.
5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to
close the lens cover.
2. Cleaning The Camcorder
1 CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
2 CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
3 REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull
it out.
4 CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
5 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and
turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

● 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.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Format
Power source
Power consumption
light on
light off
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
Colour

Cassette
Tape speed
SP
LP
Recording time (max.)
SP
LP

EN
VIDEO

: VHS PAL standard
: DC 6V

Output

AUDIO

: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Conforms to VHS
standard
cassette
:

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V15EG)

: 23.39 mm/sec.
: 11.70 mm/sec.
: 60 minutes
: 120 minutes
(with EC-60 cassette)
: 0°C to +40°C
: 35% to 80%
: –20°C to +50°C
: Approx. 800 g

Output

Power requirement
Power consumption
Output
Charge
VTR
Charging system
Dimensions

CAMERA

Weight
Accessory

Viewfinder
White balance
adjustment

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

: 7.9 W
: 5.0 W
: PAL-type

Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Weight
Dimensions
(Including viewfinder) : 113 (W) x 117 (H) x
242 (D) mm
Pick up
Lens

: 1/4” format CCD
: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.6 mm,
22:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.5” black/white
CRT
: Auto/Manual adjustment

Weight

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm
(via AUDIO OUT
connector)

: AC 110 V to 240 V`,
50/60 Hz
: 23 W
: DC 8.5 V
, 1.3 A
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.8 A
: Constant current,
peak detection,
timer controlled
: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x
68 (D) mm
: Approx. 300 g

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Dimensions

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x
104 (D) mm
: Approx. 240 g
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1

Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E
•RF Unit RF-V5E
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
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.

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