Page 2 - IMPORTANT
2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in the followingpages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are li...
Page 3 - SOME DO’S AND
3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-typecolour television signals. It cannot be used forplayback with a television of a different standard.However, live recording and viewfinder playback arepossible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, theprovid...
Page 4 - REMEMBER; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES; MAJOR FEATURES; The Logical Choice; The only compact video
4 REMEMBER Programme AE with SpecialEffects ( Z P. 14) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter n 15 sec. Self Timer Intelligent Function Control( Z P. 16 – 23) SEL F1 F2 12x Variable-Speed HyperZoom ( Z P...
Page 5 - QUICK OPERATION GUIDE; SUPPLY POWER; Using the battery pack; PLAYBACK
5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SUPPLY POWER Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z P. 6) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks intoplace. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the batterypack. PLAYBACK 1 Set the power sw...
Page 6 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
6 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 PACK S...
Page 9 - Viewfinder Adjustment; Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting
9 T30 SP T30 SP T45 LP T30 LP T45 SP Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability(see illustration at left). SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. ADJUST DIOPTER 3 Turn the diopter adjustment control until theindications in the viewfinder ar...
Page 10 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment
10 2 3 1 2 1 GETTING STARTED (cont.) 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 Zoomswitch. Refasten...
Page 11 - RM-V20U Remote Control Unit
11 1 2 4 3 567 89 0!@#$% ^& RM-V20U Remote Control Unit The RM-V20U (optional) permits VCR functions tobe controlled from a distance. When using theRM-V20U, connect its cable to the camcorder’sREMOTE jack.* Before use, refer to the RM-V20U instruction booklet. Buttons Functions With the camcorde...
Page 12 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; STOP RECORDING
12 RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 6) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 9) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe cassette wi...
Page 13 - Basic Features
13 T W T W T W T W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To vary the length of the focal lens andproduce zoom in/out effect. OPERATION: Zoom In1) Pull the power zoom switch down toward “T”. Zoom Out2) Push the switch up toward “W”. NOTES: ● The further the power zoom switch ispushed or pulled, the faster the zo...
Page 14 - Advanced Features
14 DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE SYMBOL SportsHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-movingaction. High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)Captures faster action than Sports mode. 15sec. Self-TimerLets you delay recording start after Recording Start/Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operatorcan enter scene be...
Page 15 - White Balance Adjustment; SELECT MODE; ADJUST FOCUS
15 White balance mode indicator MWB White Balance Adjustment 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 obje...
Page 17 - Cinema
17 Cinema This feature allows you to record black bars at the topand bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like“wide-screen” effect. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “CINEMA” appears to theright of F2. ENGAGE CINEMA MODE 2 Press F2. RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press F2 again while “CINEMA” app...
Page 18 - Auto Focus; Focus Lock; RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
18 RECORDING Advanced Features Focusdetection zone 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 ...
Page 19 - Manual Focus; TO FARTHER SUBJECT; TO NEARER SUBJECT; LOCK FOCUS; RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
19 SEL F1 F2 FOCUS EXP. F1 F2 F 1 + F 1 + Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 9). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE 1 Press Function SEL. until “FOCUS” appears to theright of F1. ADJUST FOCUS 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 While ho...
Page 21 - Date/Time Character Insert; DISPLAY; AUTO DATE RECORD
21 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/Time Settingprocedure ( Z pg. 8). If yo...
Page 23 - Example of Character Generator & Title; Instant Titles
23 HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN PARIS, FRANCE Example of Character Generator & Title Viewfinder Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously stored titleas shown in the illustration to the left.The preset titles appear in this order: HAPP...
Page 24 - ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
24 RECORDING Advanced Features Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure thecamcorder, you (or whomever is operating thecamcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: You need the optional RM-V20U remote con...
Page 25 - Animation
25 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: You need the optional RM-V20U remote controlunit to perform the following procedure. ENGAGE RECOR...
Page 26 - Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
26 + 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 1 S...
Page 27 - CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV; Basic Connections
27 A B 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 optional Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR 1 As shown in the illustration at left, conn...
Page 28 - Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the Tape
28 M 0:00:00 PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“BASIC CONNECTIONS” ( Z pg. 27 ). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Load as you did in the recording procedure. SELECT MODE 2 Set the power switch to PLAY. The Power Onindicator lights. PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY/PAUSE . The pl...
Page 29 - Features
29 FEATURE: Manual Tracking PURPOSE: To eliminate noise bars that appearon the screen. OPERATION: 1) Press either TRACKING button as many times as necessary for bestpicture. NOTES: ● To reset TRACKING to the originalpreset, press both TRACKINGbuttons simultaneously. ● Manual Tracking may not work wi...
Page 30 - EDITING; Tape Dubbing
30 EDITING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR. If you have a RemotePAUSE terminal, use the editing cable to connect itto the camcorder and the VCR. (See “NOTES” belowfor details.) PREPARE FOR DUBBING 2 Set the camcorder’s power switc...
Page 31 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; MAKE CONNECTIONS; JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) AKAI 6 2 6 4 7 7 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 6 7 6 8 3 7 3 8 JVC ABC MITSUBISHI NEC 9 1 9 6 9 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 FERGUSON 9 7 9 8 3 2 BLAUPUNKT 1 3 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 3 3 SANYO 3 6 3 ...
Page 32 - SELECT SCENES
32 A C IN OUT ç© 1 0:00:25 © 2 © 3 © 4 © 5 © 6 © 7 © 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT ç © 1 0:00:25 0:01:05 © 2 0:03:18 0:03:31 © 3 0:02:33 0:02:53 © 4 0:04:11 © 5 © 6 © 7 © 8 COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 B EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the power switch to...
Page 33 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE; SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
33 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 on the camcorder, and the previouslyselected scenes are copied to the VCR ...
Page 34 - Insert Editing; RESET COUNTER
34 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. SELECT MODE 1 Set the power switch to PLAY. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT 2 Locate the point...
Page 35 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY; BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
35 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. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of thescene onto which you want to dub new audio, pr...
Page 36 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; Cleaning The Camcorder; CLEAN EXTERIOR; CLEAN LENS; CLEAN VIEWFINDER
36 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off thecamcorder. 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then removethe cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressingPUSH. 4 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 5 Slide the LENS COVER open/close sw...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; TAPE TRANSPORT
37 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly( Z pg. 6). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 6). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected( Z pg. 7). RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Recording does ...
Page 38 - INDEX; Controls; q w; t y u i
38 INDEX Controls Controls 1 PROGRAM AE Select Dial ................ ( Z pg. 14) 2 F1 [Function 1] Button ...................... ( Z pg. 16) 3 PUSH Button ....................................... ( Z pg. 9) 4 Function SEL. Button ......................... ( Z pg. 16) 5 F2 [Function 2] Button ...........
Page 39 - Viewfinder Indications
39 s ! Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator ....... ( Z pg. 9) @ Recording Indicator ........................... ( Z pg. 12) # Record–Standby Indicator ................. ( Z pg. 12) $ Lens Cover Warning .......................... ( Z pg. 12) % Index Code Marking .......................... ( Z pg. 13) ^ ...
Page 40 - Terms
40 INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 7Animation Recording .............................. pg. 25Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 35Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 21Auto Focus ..........................................
Page 41 - CAUTIONS; General Batter y Precautions; Battery Packs; To prevent damage and prolong service; Cassettes; Main Unit
41 CAUTIONS General Batter y Precautions • When the RM-V20U (remote control), C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning evenwhen correctly operated, the batteries areexhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. • Use only the following batteries:RM-V20U ................................. R03(...
Page 42 - SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS
42 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 f...
Page 43 - SPECIFICATIONS
43 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption : 5.7 W Signal system : PAL-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier direct recording*Conforms to VHS * standard Cassette : VHS-C cassette Tape speed SP : 23.39 mm/se...
