Page 2 - EN; SAFETY; IMPORTANT; Warning on lithium battery; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE; Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
2 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using This Instruction Manual• All major sections and subsections are l...
Page 3 - SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
EN 3 This camcorder is designed to be used withPAL-type colour television signals. It cannot beused for playback with a television of a differentstandard. However, live recording and LCDmonitor/viewfinder playback are possibleanywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V22U/BN-V25U battery packs and, to recharge t...
Page 4 - MAJOR FEATURES; REMEMBER; II; The Logical Choice; The only compact video
4 EN MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER Programme AE with SpecialEffects ( Z pg. 26, 27) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom( Z pg. 20) Picture Stabiliser ( Z pg. 21) Integrated Auto...
Page 5 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
EN 5 • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EK • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Battery Pack BN-V12U • Remote Control Unit RM-V709U • CD-ROM including two software programmes • DC Cord • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2(for clock operationand remote control unit) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Cable Adapter...
Page 6 - Using the battery pack; SUPPLY POWER
6 EN 1 2 3 4 3 4 2 1 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. QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO) 1 Set the Sy...
Page 8 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; DETACH BATTERY PACK; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK; REFRESH
8 EN 1 1 2 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 BATTE...
Page 9 - CHARGE MARKER; USING A CAR BATTERY; USING AC POWER
EN 9 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...
Page 10 - SWITCH OFF POWER
10 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 ...
Page 12 - Grip Adjustment; Viewfinder Adjustment
12 EN 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 ZoomButton. Refasten the Ve...
Page 13 - Tripod Mounting; ALIGN AND TIGHTEN; Shoulder Strap Attachment; ATTACH STRAP; ADJUST LENGTH
EN 13 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingover, do not use a small-sized tripod. 2 4 3 2 1 1 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on thetripod with th...
Page 14 - VIDEO GETTING STARTED; Tape Length Setting; ACCESS MENU SCREEN; CLOSE MENU; Recording Mode Setting; SET RECORDING MODE
14 EN VIDEO GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tapeused. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, thenset the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the SelectDial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then pressthe MENU Jog ...
Page 15 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN LCD MONITOR; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
EN 15 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use forceto open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press ...
Page 16 - VIDEO RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; Shooting while watching the viewfinder; ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE; START SHOOTING
16 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 14) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of ove...
Page 17 - STOP RECORDING
EN 17 STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCDmonitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, theLCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switch...
Page 18 - VIDEO RECORDING; Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
18 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 16). ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide theLENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lenscover. Set the System Select Switch...
Page 19 - Journalistic shooting; TILT LCD MONITOR; Brightness control; ADJUST BRIGHTNESS; Interface shooting; TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD; START RECORDING
EN 19 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR 2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenientdirection. • The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (...
Page 20 - Basic Features
20 EN MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EXIT VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, oran instantaneous change in imagemagnificatio...
Page 23 - DANGER
EN 23 FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when naturallighting is too dim. OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder isturned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcordersenses insufficient li...
Page 24 - Snapshot; SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
24 EN Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types ofdigital still images that look like photographs onto a tape,as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-inmemory. It is a great way to spice up footage of eventssuch as parties, weddings and graduations. SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE 1 ...
Page 26 - Advanced Features; Programme AE With Special Effects; SELECT MODE
26 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features 1/ 20 00 F G N D AUTO M OD E LOCK REL EA SE SEPIA Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety ofshooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the functionyou want is al...
Page 28 - Fader; STANDBY MODE; START OR END RECORDING
28 EN B K Fader Fades in/out to a black screen. Mosaic (Fader) Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaicpattern. Shutter (Wipe) A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,closing over the image like a shutter, or a new imagepushes open the black screen vertically from the centre. S...
Page 29 - NOTE; Wide; ENGAGE WIDE MODE; SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE
EN 29 NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabiliser) : When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings(Fade/Wipe-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Title : off, Picture Stabiliser:off). T...
Page 30 - Instant Titles; SELECT PRESET TITLE
30 EN MOVIE STAR HAPPY BIRTHDAY No display HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS The characters you have set using Character Generator ( Z pg. 31) VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You ...
Page 31 - Character Generator; END CHARACTER SETTING
EN 31 MENU MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 4 BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE 4 MENU END OFF OFF ON ON OFF 07 OFF CHARACTER A B C D E F G H I J K L M...
Page 32 - Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment; MAKE SETTING
32 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press t...
Page 33 - Menu Screen Explanations
EN 33 AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB AUTO MANU AUTO MANU OFF ON FAST SLOW Menu Screen Explanations Adjusts focus automatically. Allows you to adjust focus manually ( Z pg. 36, 37). Adjusts exposure automatically. Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( Z pg. 35). Allows you to set the current da...
Page 35 - Exposure Control
EN 35 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override and makethe adjustment manually. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears. ACCESS EXPO...
Page 36 - Focusing; Auto Focus
36 EN 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 the same scene.• When illumination...
Page 37 - Manual Focus
EN 37 MENU 4 MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4 NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST AUTO MANU EXIT FOCUS Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. ACCES...
Page 39 - MWB; PREPARE WHITE OBJECT
EN 39 MWB MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s lightsource so you can shoot with natural colours that areunaffected by surroundings, even when there aremultiple subjects with different colour temperatures. PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as asheet...
Page 40 - START DELAYED RECORDING
40 EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button 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...
Page 41 - Animation
EN 41 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 and the recording mode is set to “SP” bef...
Page 42 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
42 EN M–0: 23 : 45 SP 4 VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback STOP REW Tape runningindicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/ Forward Search 2 : Rewind/Reverse Search 6 : Still Playback Recording mode indicator Tape counter Battery pack remaining power indicator LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications LOAD A CASS...
Page 43 - Features; ADJUST VOLUME; Tracking; ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
EN 43 AT VIDEO PLAYBACK Features Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards“+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”. Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning theVOLUME Dial. ADJUST VOLUME 1 If you want to turn up...
Page 45 - Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
EN 45 VIDEO 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 BATT...
Page 46 - Connection To A VCR; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR; CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV; BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR
46 EN 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 to the left, co...
Page 47 - TAPE DUBBING; Tape Dubbing
EN 47 TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT 1 Following the illustration to the 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 ...
Page 48 - Basic Shooting; SELECT PICTURE MODE
48 EN P FINE 12 P No display 22 21 1 0 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING Basic Shooting When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto thetape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memoryin the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image datacan be transferred to a PC, saved, and ...
Page 50 - Mode
50 EN Mode Function Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possiblefrom 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-cation. Select optical zoom or Digital Zoom in the Menu Screen ( Z pg. 52). When recording while holding the camorder in you...
Page 56 - END SETTING
56 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenappears. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate ...
Page 58 - Index; ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN
58 EN MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE 4 MENU END 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 E X I T < I N D E X > D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.) Index You can view all still images stored in memory six at atime. Use this mode when looking for a still image youwant to view and when ...
Page 59 - Protect; ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN; SET PROTECT
EN 59 Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images.Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, andthat still image cannot be deleted. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto “PROTECT”, the...
Page 60 - Delete; ACCESS DELETE MENU SCREEN
60 EN MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE 4 MENU END DELETE CANCEL ENTER 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 6 0 2 0 5 < D E L E T E > N E X T DELETE SELECT ALL EXIT Delete When the memory in which still images are storedbecomes full, the number of remaining shots availablereaches “0” (blinking). In...
Page 61 - ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU
EN 61 ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU SCREEN 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it. • “CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen. • “ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While “ENTER” blinks, they a...
Page 62 - Slide Show
62 EN MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE 4 MENU END Slide Show You can run through all the still images stored in memoryautomatically. This is like a regular slide-show. There are2 types available. Select either according to your needs. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial. ...
Page 63 - Connection to a Windows; Connection
EN 63 Connection to a Windows ® PC/Macintosh ® Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memorycan be transferred to a Windows ® PC or Macintosh ® and saved using the provided image transfer software. Theimage data transferred to a personal computer can alsobe further processed using Paint Softw...
Page 64 - USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; INSTALLING THE BATTERY; PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
64 EN 1 2 0 345 6789 !@ $ # %^& * USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BUTTONS FUNCTIONS With the camcorder’s power switch With the camcorder’s power switch set to “CAMERA”. set to “PLAY”. 1 PAUSE IN Connector — Z pg. 67 2 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal. transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button — Z pg...
Page 66 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE VCR
66 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 VCR BRANDNAME SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SONY 6 5 6 ` 3 9 3 1 THOM...
Page 67 - MAKE CONNECTIONS; VCR OTHER THAN TYPE; PREPARE CAMCORDER
EN 67 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSEterminal. B JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTEPAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITHR.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDITconnector. C VCR OTHER THAN TYP...
Page 68 - SELECT SCENES; DISPLAY
68 EN IN OUT 1 0:00:25 - - : - - : - - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 IN OUT 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 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press PLA...
Page 69 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE; SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
EN 69 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 towards the VCR’s infraredsensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manuallyengage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING 2 Press the ...
Page 71 - SELECT STILL IMAGE
EN 71 M – 0 : 12 : 34 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image FromThe Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder'sbuilt-in memory into a previously recorded tape,replacing a section of the original recording with minimalpicture distortion at the in- and out-points...
Page 72 - Audio Dubbing; ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY; BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
72 EN e 4 M – 0 :05:20 e 4 M – 0 :05:20 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 (VIDEO)procedure ( Z pg. 70) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if c...
Page 73 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; CLEAN EXTERIOR
EN 73 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder. 2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, thenremove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressingPUSH. 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor. 5 Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pac...
Page 74 - CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
74 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS REC SP FINE 12 30MIN 444 4 S . LX T30 01 MWB P NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE 25.12. 98 22 : 50 : 00 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END TWILIGHT 1 * 7 * 8 2 3 4 6 5 & * * ( 0 ! $ % w ) q e 9 @ # ^
Page 75 - LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications; * Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
EN 75 LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications 1 * Cassette Warning / Tape Remaining Time ................ Z pg. 15 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette( ) warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in theposition that allows recording: the cassette( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remai...
Page 76 - U I; e r; i o p
76 EN CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (cont.) 4 3 2 R U I T s d Y 1 ^ w & * e r $ % # @ t ( O yu i o p Q ) a q E W P f ! 90 8 5 6 7
Page 77 - Controls
EN 77 Controls 1 Power Zoom Button .................... Z pg. 20 Page Button ................................ Z pg. 55 2 Multi-Function Control•EFFECT Button .......................... Z pg. 28 •WIDE Button ............................ Z pg. 29 •TITLE Button ............................. Z pg. 30 •S...
Page 78 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; POWER
78 EN No power is supplied. The power suddenly goes off anddoesn’t come back on by itself. 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. Col...
Page 79 - When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:; RECORDING
EN 79 When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”: ● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position thatallows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes haveremovable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover thehole with adhesive tape ( Z pg. 15). ● If the System Select Switch is s...
Page 80 - SHOOTING
80 EN When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”: ● When the number of remaining shots available reaches“0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your nextshot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some stillimages already stored in memory ( Z pg. 60). ● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Bu...
Page 81 - To prevent damage and prolong service; Cassettes; CAUTIONS; Battery Packs
EN 81 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 tempera- tures are within the tolerances shown in thechart below. This is a chemical reaction typebattery—coo...
Page 82 - Main Unit; LCD Monitor; Be aware of the following phenomena for; How To Handle A CD-ROM
82 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 83 - SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO; Dust and dirt on video heads; Cleaning the video heads
EN 83 SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it. 2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity. (Typical areas of high humidity are given below.)• From being used or stored in a very c...
Page 84 - SPECIFICATIONS
84 EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°COperating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight : Approx. 0000 g Dimensions : 116 (W) x 117 (H) x (Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm Speaker : 20 mm round x 1, monaural Power source : DC 6V Power consumption ...
