Page 2 - Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY; Warning on lithium battery; EN
Dear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in thefollowing pages to ensure safe use of your newcamcorder. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Co...
Page 3 - GETTING STARTED; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
n Programme Manager ( Z pg. 12 – 23) n Programme AE with Special Effects( Z pgs. 12, 13) • 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 Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom( Z pg. 11) n EasyEdit...
Page 4 - Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; SUPPLY POWER; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
4 EN GETTING STARTED REFRESH indicator REFRESH switch CHG. (charge) indicator Marks ENDindicator POWERindicator ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, makesure that the camcorder’s power is turnedoff. Failure to do so can result in acamcorder malfunction. Hook on. Push in. BATT. RELEASE Power...
Page 5 - USING A CAR BATTERY
EN 5 NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode andthe frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. ● Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fullycharged bat...
Page 6 - Viewfinder Adjustment
6 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the powersupply unit. OPEN COVER 2 Open the clock battery compartment cover whilepressing t...
Page 7 - SELECT MODE; START CLOCK OPERATION
EN 7 SET CANCEL 1 . 1 . 0 0 1 0 : 4 5 + – GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTER DATE/TIME END :MENU KEY Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE 1 First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn thePROGRAM AE select dial to any position exceptAUTO LOCK. ACCESS ME...
Page 8 - Tape Length Setting; SET TAPE LENGTH; Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
8 EN T30 T30 T45 T60 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tapeused. SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T30•45•60 until the required indicationappears in the veiwfinder. T30 = 30 minutes ofrecording time, T45 = 45 minutes, and T60 = 60minutes. NOTE: The ...
Page 9 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment; Tripod Mounting
EN 9 Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operatethe Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoomlever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Shoulder Strap...
Page 10 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; STOP RECORDING
10 EN 25MIN RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 4) ● Tape Length setting ( Z pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 9) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe casset...
Page 11 - Basic Features
EN 11 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: Varies the focal length of the lensand produces the zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out1) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switchis pushed, the faster the zoomspeed becomes. ● ...
Page 12 - Advanced Features
12 EN 1 /1 0 0 0 1/ 20 00 F G N D AUTO M OD E LOCK REL EA SE FAR NEAR + – SEPIA RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety ofshooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE selectdial. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until t...
Page 13 - Exposure Control
EN 13 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL INDICATION SepiaThe scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie. Use together with Wide ( Z pg. 16) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywoodmovie. TwilightDusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., lo...
Page 14 - Focusing; Auto Focus
14 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,correct focus may not be obtainable in the situationslisted below (in these cases use manual focusing):• When two subjects overlap i...
Page 15 - Manual Focus; To nearer subject; LOCK FOCUS; RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
EN 15 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject . . . 2 Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus i...
Page 16 - Fader; Wide
16 EN FADE FADE RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fader This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to blackblank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, andfade-out works at recording end or when you enterRecord–Standby mode. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexce...
Page 17 - Instant Titles; DISPLAY; Character Generator
EN 17 TITLE No indication HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you have set using Character Generator Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously...
Page 18 - Date/Time Character Insert; CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE; AUTO DATE RECORD
18 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date, time and charactersin your viewfinder and on a connected colour monitor,record them manually or automatically, and even makeyour own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/...
Page 19 - MWB
EN 19 M.W.B. MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) This camcorder’s Automatic Colour Temperature systemsenses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precisecolour adjustment is not possible under the followingconditions: • When an object...
Page 20 - PAUSE; Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment; CLOSE MENU
20 EN PAUSE GAIN UP S.LX TELE MACRO OFF INTERVAL TIMER OFF REC TIME OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTERDATE/TIME END :MENU KEY GAIN UP NORM TELE MACRO ON INTERVAL TIMER 1MIN REC TIME 1/2S JLIP ID NO. 07 SET CHARACTERDATE/TIME END :MENU KEY + – Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipp...
Page 21 - MENU
EN 21 MENU GAIN UP S.LX To record a subject in a dark lit environment. When it is moreconvenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even ifthe picture becomes slightly coarse. Automatically selectedwhen the PROGRAM AE select dial is set to AUTO LOCKmode. (S.LX : Super LoLux) NORM To record a...
Page 22 - ACCESS MENU SCREEN
22 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing RECORDINGSTART/STOP and the actual start of recording. If yousecure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating thecamcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in ...
Page 23 - Animation
EN 23 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovement. This function allows you to shoot aseries of pictures, each slightly different, of the sameobject for a brief period of time. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standbymode before performing the following steps. AC...
Page 24 - PLAYBACK; Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
24 EN + PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recordedwith this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHSvideo cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is batterypowered and automatically performs tape loading andunloading. INSERT BATTERY ...
Page 25 - CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR; Basic Connections
EN 25 There are three basic types of connections. When makingthe connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals. Connection To A VCR [A](Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: Use the provided Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, conne...
Page 26 - Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
26 EN M-0:23:45 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 25). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH toensure the holder is closed and locked. SELECT ...
Page 27 - Features
EN 27 + – FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appearon the screen during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the originalpreset, press both + and – buttonssimultaneously. ● Manual Tracki...
Page 28 - EDITING; Tape Dubbing
28 EN EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turnon the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriatecassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE 3 Engage th...
Page 29 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; IMPORTANT; MAKE CONNECTIONS; NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
EN 29 SET REMOTE/VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR 1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remotetoward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring tothe VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBRSET, and press button (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MB...
Page 30 - SELECT SCENES
30 EN A B C EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to“PLAY”. PREPARE VCR 3 Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape andengage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions). SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLAY/PAUSE , then press R.A...
Page 31 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE; SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
EN 31 1 3 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) EDITED TAPE (VCR) AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE 1 Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infraredsensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manuallyengage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press EDIT ...
Page 32 - USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Installing The Battery; PULL OUT BATTERY
32 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basicoperations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additionalrecording functions possible. A C B a 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # 1 $89...
Page 34 - Insert Editing; RESET COUNTER
34 EN M-0:23:45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section of the original recording withminimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. Theoriginal audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V705U, RM-V704U or...
Page 35 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY; BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
EN 35 M-0:05:20 e Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape(normal audio only).** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( Z pg. 34) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the begin...
Page 36 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; POWER
36 EN TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself. ● 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( ...
Page 37 - OTHER
EN 37 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER The tape won’t eject. Some functions are not available. Vertical white lines appear whenshooting a very bright object. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appearin the viewfinder. An error number (i.e. E03) appearsin the viewfinder. The image is out of focus. A charact...
Page 38 - Controls
38 EN INDEX Controls # FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 26 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 11 $ PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 26 % SELECT Button ................................... Z pg. 16 ^ SET Button ............................
Page 39 - r t y; Connectors
EN 39 e r t y i W Q E R T w o p u U Y Connectors w J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)Connector.)(Located beneath the jack cover)• Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 30). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal compute...
Page 40 - Viewfinder; Viewfinder Indications
40 EN INDEX Viewfinder 10 : 24 25 . 12 . 97 MERR Y CHR I ST MA S TAPE END – 05 MWB DISP. REC SEPIALENS COVER FADE 18MIN T30 1MIN1/2S INDEX P AU SE 789 1 5 6 $ ^ % &*() 0 @# ! 3 2 4 w q 1 Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time .......................................... Z pg. 10 When no cassette is ...
Page 41 - CAUTIONS; General Batter y Precautions; Battery Packs; To prevent damage and prolong service; Cassettes
EN 41 CAUTIONS General Batter y Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, thebatteries are exhausted. Replace them with freshones. • Use only the following batteries: C-P6U or C-P7U .................... R6 (AA) size Please make note of ...
Page 42 - Main Unit; This camcorder features a built-in head; For Your Maintenance; Cleaning The Camcorder
42 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 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 notin use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the ...
Page 43 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN 43 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6 V } Power consumption : 5.3 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recordingConforms to VHSstandard Cassette : cassette Tape speed : 23.39 mm/sec Recor...
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