Page 2 - SAFETY
2 WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire orchemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.Replace the battery with Panaso...
Page 3 - ANTENNA INSTALLATION; IMPORTANT PRODUCT; INSTALLATION
3 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product andto protect it from overheating, these openings must not beblocked or covered.• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface....
Page 4 - USE; SERVICING
4 USE 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury:• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injuryto a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manuf...
Page 5 - SUPPLY POWER; Using the battery pack; QUICK OPERATION GUIDE; PLAYBACK
5 SUPPLY POWER Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks intoplace. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the batterypack. INSERTING A VIDEOCASSETTE 1 Press PUSH/OPEN to o...
Page 6 - MAJOR FEATURES; REMEMBER; The Logical Choice; The only compact video
6 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Multi Function Control( Z pg. 22 – 36) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder. • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11U • Battery Pack BN-V18U • Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)C-P7U • Remote Control Unit RM-V705U • Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 • DC Co...
Page 7 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED
7 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 8 Power ................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion ................................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................................
Page 8 - Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
8 GETTING STARTED ** REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESHfunction that allows you to fully discharge thebattery pack before recharging.To discharge the battery . . . .... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left. Thenpush REFRESH. The REFRESH indicat...
Page 9 - USING A CAR BATTERY
9 ** CHARGE MARKER (OPTIONAL BATTERY ONLY) A charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are provided (red and black)—youchoose which one means charged and whichmeans discharged. ● The battery pack BN-V18U does not have acharge mark...
Page 10 - Viewfinder Adjustment
10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion 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 the...
Page 11 - SELECT MODE; START CLOCK OPERATION
11 T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o l o r F i l t e r N O R . T a p e L e n g t h T 3 0 T i t l e S u b M e n u S e t C a n c e l J A N 1 . 0 0 A M 1 2 : 0 0 D a t e / T i m e Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and theShooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. AC...
Page 12 - Tape Length Setting
12 T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o l o r F i l t e r N O R . T i t l e S u b M e n u D a t e / T i m e T a p e L e n g t h T 4 0 T20 T30 T40 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting SELECT MODE 1 Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and theShooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ACCESS MAI...
Page 13 - OPEN LCD MONITOR; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
13 1 1 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 Recording Mode Setting 1 Pressing SP/EP alternates the setting between SP(standard play-provides higher picture and soundquality, better for dubbing) and EP (Extended Play-more economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP). NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recordin...
Page 14 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment; Tripod Mounting
14 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 the Velcr...
Page 16 - RECORDING Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; Shooting while watching the LCD monitor; ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE; STOP RECORDING
16 120min 119min 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) * min.....(Now calculating) RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setti...
Page 17 - Shooting while watching the viewfinder
17 120min 119min 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) * min.....(Now calculating) Shooting while watching the viewfinder Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 16). ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.Slide the LENS COVER open/close ...
Page 18 - RECORDING; TILT LCD MONITOR DOWNWARD; TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD; Brightness control; ADJUST BRIGHTNESS; Side view
18 RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) High-angle shooting If you tilt the LCD monitor downward, you can shootfrom a high angle. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR DOWNWARD 2 • The LCD monitor can be tilted downward up to 45 degrees. Low-angle shooting If you ...
Page 19 - Basic Features
19 W T W T W T W T W T Zoom-in Zoom-out RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, oran instantaneous change in imagemagnification. OPERATION: 28X Hyper zoomDigital circuitry doubles themaximum 14x magnification offeredby optical zoom.1) To zoom in, slide t...
Page 21 - DISPLAY; CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE; Advanced Features; Quick Rec
21 Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time in yourviewfinder or the LCD monitor and on a connected TV. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/TimeSetting procedure ( Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE 1 Press DISPLA...
Page 22 - Digital Image Stabilizer; Exposure Control; SELECT SHOOTING MODE; BRIGHTEN IMAGE
22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) + 02 + 06 – 06 Digital Image Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused bycamera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-tion. ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER 1 Press D.I.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. • To switch off the Digi...
Page 23 - White Balance Adjustment; SELECT FUNCTION; ADJUST FOCUS
23 MWB No indication (Auto) MWB White Balance Adjustment This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature systemsenses the color temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precisecolor adjustment is not possible under the followingconditions:• When an object is i...
Page 24 - Focusing; Auto Focus
24 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 in t...
Page 25 - Manual Focus; TO FARTHER SUBJECT; LOCK FOCUS
25 Manual Focus NOTE: To adjust focus while watching the viewfinder, youshould already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT SHOOTING MODE 1 Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”. ADJUST FOCUS 2 A TO FARTHER SUBJECT 2 Press an...
Page 26 - Program AE With Special Effects; DEACTIVATE EFFECT
26 1 C i n e m a 2 S e p i a 3 T w i l i g h t 4 S p o r t s 5 H I . S 1 / 2 0 0 0 O F F RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive.Effects can be selected during recording, as well as inRecord–Standby. SELECT SHOOTIN...
Page 27 - SEPIA
27 NOTES: ● When the Sepia effect is activated, pressing MWB (manual white balance) has no effect. ● Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions. When an effect not usable in the presentsituation is selected, its indicator blinks. INDICATION MODE EFFECT Adds black bars to the top an...
Page 30 - Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
30 T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o l o r F i l t e r N O R . T a p e L e n g t h T 3 0 T i t l eD a t e / T i m e S u b M e n u I n t e r v a l T i m e r O F F R e c T i m e O F F J L I P I D N O . 0 7 T a l l y O N PAUSE l RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Ad...
Page 32 - Instant Titles
32 H a p p y B i r t h d a yO u r V a c a t i o nM e r r y C h r i s t m a sA S p e c i a l D a yH a p p y H o l i d a y sO u r N e w B a b yW e d d i n g D a y C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s ( S e t C h a r a c t e r ) O F F C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o...
Page 33 - Character Generator; ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU; END CHARACTER SETTING
33 H a p p y B i r t h d a yO u r V a c a t i o nM e r r y C h r i s t m a sA S p e c i a l D a yH a p p y H o l i d a y sO u r N e w B a b yW e d d i n g D a yC o n g r a t u l a t i o n s ( S e t C h a r a c t e r ) O F F J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å & : . , ’ – / ...
Page 35 - Animation
35 J L I P I D N O . 0 7 T a l l y O N I n t e r v a l T i m e r O F F R e c T i m e O F F T e l e M a c r o O F F G a i n U p A G C C o l o r F i l t e r N O R . T a p e L e n g t h T 3 0 D a t e / T i m e S u b M e n u T i t l e 1 s Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion ofmovemen...
Page 37 - Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape; ADJUST VOLUME
37 SPEAKER VOLUME MIN MAX BRIGHT – + PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitorto an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT to openthe cassette holder, then insert the cassette with thelabel facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder isclosed and locked....
Page 38 - Features
38 M – 1 : 2 3 : 4 5 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 Tracki...
Page 39 - CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV; VCR; Basic Connections
39 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 on the left, ...
Page 40 - Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY
40 + PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak) 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. INSE...
Page 41 - EDITING; Tape Dubbing
41 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 the V...
Page 42 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; IMPORTANT; MAKE CONNECTIONS; NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
42 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 chart on the left, press and hold MBR SET, andpress button (A) and then (B). • The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET butto...
Page 43 - SELECT SCENES
43 AB 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 IN/OUT PLAY/PAUSE R.A. EDIT CANCEL REW/FF VCR (Recording deck) CANCEL RM-V700U(optiona...
Page 44 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
44 EDITING (cont.) 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 ...
Page 45 - Insert Editing; RESET COUNTER
45 w M – 0 : 1 2 : 3 4 COUNTER R/M 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 remote control unit to perf...
Page 46 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY; BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
46 EDITING (cont.) M - 0 : 0 5 : 2 0 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. 45) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in mike. FIND EDIT-IN POINT 1 Press REW to go a li...
Page 47 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; CLEAN EXTERIOR
47 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off thecamcorder. 2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then removethe cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressingPUSH. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor. 5 Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. 6 ...
Page 48 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM
48 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. 8). ● The battery pack is not charged ( Z pg. 8). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected( Z p...
Page 49 - OTHER
49 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 LCD monitor and theviewfinder. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. Colored bright spots appear all overt...
Page 50 - INDEX; Controls; q w e r t; P a
50 INDEX Controls % ^ & * ( q w e r t ) y u $ i o 4 1 8 7 3 2 6 5 9 0 ! # Q W E R T p g h j U Y f d I O P a s @
Page 51 - Indicators
51 Controls 1 PUSH/OPEN Button ........................... Z pg. 5 2 Shooting Mode Selector ..................... Z pg. 11 3 Multi-Function Control[FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ..................... Z pg. 11 4 PROG.AE/EFFECT Button ................... Z pg. 26 5 MENU Button ...................................
Page 52 - LCD monitor/Viewfinder; LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
52 112m i n EP REC 1m i n TAPE END Congratulations PAUSE 1 / 4 s T40 INDEX MWB DEC 25 . 96 l PM 4 : 28 : 34 + 02 W T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 890!@# $ % & ^ * ( ) q w e r INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder # Clock WarningOnce the power is turned on and the indicatorblinks for about 10 seconds, perform the datean...
Page 53 - Terms
53 INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9Animation Recording .............................. pg. 35Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 46Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 24 B Battery Pack ................................
Page 54 - General Battery Precautions; Serious malfunctioning; CAUTIONS
54 General Battery 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 battery:C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... AA (R6) size Please make note of the following...
Page 55 - Battery Packs; To prevent damage and prolong service; Cassettes
55 Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is anickel-cadmium battery. Beforeusing the supplied battery pack oran optional battery pack, be sure toread the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazard . . . .... do not burn..... do not short-circuit the terminals..... do not modify or disassemble..... use...
Page 56 - Main Unit; This camcorder features a built-in head; Make be aware of the following
56 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 unit. .... remove th...
Page 57 - SPECIFICATIONS
57 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption LCD monitor off,viewfinder on : 5.7 W LCD monitor on,viewfinder off : 7.5 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recording* Conforms t...
Page 58 - ESPAÑOL; Alimentación; CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS; USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
58 ESPAÑOL Alimentación Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentaciónmás apropiada. NOTAS: ● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible. ● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada. ● No utilice la unidades de alimen...
Page 59 - GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA; ALIMENTACION; Utilización de la batería; REPRODUCCION; FILMACION
59 INSERCION DEL CASSETTEDE VIDEO 1 Presione PUSH/OPEN para abrir el monitorLCD.• Abra a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados. 2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette. 3 Inserte un cassette de video. 4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.(Por más detalles, Z P. 13.) GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA AL...
Page 60 - FOR SERVICING; HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; — JVC; ACCESSORIES; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
60 FOR SERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory ser...
Page 61 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY
61 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as show...
Page 62 - MEMO
