JVC Camcorder - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Program Manager; II; 2x Optical Hyper Zoom (; CONTENTS; EN; MAJOR FEATURES; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES; The Logical Choice
- Page 3 – GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; SUPPLY POWER; REFRESH; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
- Page 4 – CHARGE MARKER; USING A CAR BATTERY; USING AC POWER
- Page 5 – SWITCH OFF POWER
- Page 7 – Tape Length Setting; ACCESS MENU SCREEN; CLOSE MENU; Recording Mode Setting; SET RECORDING MODE
- Page 8 – Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER; INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
- Page 9 – Grip Adjustment; Viewfinder Adjustment
- Page 10 – Tripod Mounting; ALIGN AND TIGHTEN; Shoulder Strap Attachment; ATTACH STRAP; ADJUST LENGTH
- Page 11 – RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE; START SHOOTING
- Page 12 – STOP RECORDING
- Page 13 – Basic Features
- Page 15 – DANGER
- Page 17 – Programme AE With Special Effects; SELECT MODE; Advanced Features
- Page 19 – Fader; ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE; Wide; ENGAGE WIDE MODE; NOTE
- Page 20 – SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE; Instant Titles; SELECT PRESET TITLE
- Page 21 – Character Generator; END CHARACTER SETTING
- Page 22 – Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment; MAKE SETTING
- Page 23 – Menu Screen Explanations
- Page 25 – Focusing; Auto Focus
- Page 26 – Manual Focus
- Page 27 – Exposure Control
- Page 28 – MWB
- Page 29 – START DELAYED RECORDING
- Page 30 – Animation
- Page 31 – PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
- Page 32 – Features; ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
- Page 34 – Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
- Page 35 – Connection To A VCR; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR; Basic Connections
- Page 36 – TAPE DUBBING; Tape Dubbing
- Page 37 – TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM
- Page 39 – INDEX; q w e r
- Page 40 – Controls; Indicators
- Page 41 – Viewfinder Indications
- Page 42 – Cassettes; CAUTIONS
- Page 43 – For Your Maintenance
- Page 44 – SPECIFICATIONS
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EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-
tion and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
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.
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Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
PAL
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Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be
used with this unit.
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HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
CAUTIONS:
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To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
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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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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 multi-
voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
NOTES:
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
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Summary
EN 3 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 Opti...
4 EN GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets youchoose 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 otherequipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PAC...
EN 5 CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colours are provided (red and black)—youchoose which one means charged and whichmeans discharged. NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the ti...
