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. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufac...
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 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. PLAYBACK 1 Set the power s...
Page 6 - MAJOR FEATURES; REMEMBER; The Logical Choice; The only compact video; PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
6 MAJOR FEATURES REMEMBER The Logical Choice The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder. Digital Hyper Zoom( Z pg. 15) Zoom-in Zoom-out Random Assemble Editing( Z pg. 37 – 39) 8 8 2 2 5 5 4 4 1 1 6 6 3 3 7 7 PROVIDED ACCESSOR...
Page 7 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED
7 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 8 Power ..................................................................................... 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 10 Da...
Page 8 - Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; USING THE BATTERY PACK; ATTACH BATTERY PACK
8 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 other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...
Page 9 - USING A CAR BATTERY
9 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 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fullycharged batter...
Page 10 - Viewfinder Adjustment
10 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 the...
Page 11 - SELECT MODE; START CLOCK OPERATION
11 Set Cancel J A N 1 . 0 0 A M 1 2 : 0 0 G a i n U p S . L X T e l e M a c r o O F F 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 S e t C h a r a c t e r D a t e / T i m e E N D : M E N U K E Y + – Date/Time Setting SELECT MODE 1 First set the power switch...
Page 12 - Tape Length Setting; SET TAPE LENGTH; Recording Mode Setting; SET RECORDING MODE; Loading/Unloading A Cassette; OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER; CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
12 SP EP SP T30 T20 T30 T40 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tapeused. SET TAPE LENGTH 1 Press T20•30•40 until the required indicationappears in the veiwfinder. T20 = 20 minutes ofrecording time, T30 = 30 minutes, and T40 = 40minutes (in ...
Page 13 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment; Tripod Mounting
13 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 A...
Page 14 - RECORDING; Basic Recording; LOAD A CASSETTE; STOP RECORDING
14 25min 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) ● Date/Time Setting ( Z pg. 11) ● Tape Length sett...
Page 15 - Basic Features
15 FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, oran instantaneous change in imagemagnification. OPERATION: 36X Hyper zoomDigital circuitry doubles themaximum 18x magnification offeredby optical zoom.1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”. NO...
Page 18 - Advanced Features
18 RECORDING Advanced Features Program 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 thesymbol of the function you want is alignedwith the mark. • The selected mode’...
Page 20 - Focusing; Auto Focus
20 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 21 - Manual Focus; To nearer subject; LOCK FOCUS; RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
21 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( Z pg. 10). 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 ind...
Page 22 - Picture Stabilizer; ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER; Exposure Control
22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) + 02 + 06 – 06 + – Exposure Level Indicator To brighten the image To darken the image P. STABILIZER Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused bycamera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-tion. ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZE...
Page 23 - Black Fader
23 Fade/Wipe Off (No indication) OFF B K Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe B K Fade/WipeMosaic Fader FADE IN [Ex. : Black Fader] FADE OUT Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- orwipe-out works at recording...
Page 24 - DISPLAY
24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Wide 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 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Press SELECT repeatedly until “ W...
Page 25 - Character Generator; ACCESS MENU SCREEN; END CHARACTER SETTING
25 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK, then press MENU. ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU 2 Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “SetCharacter”, then press NEAR. The Character S...
Page 26 - Date/Time Character Insert; CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE; AUTO DATE RECORD
26 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert This feature allows you to display date, time and charactersin your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,record them manually or automatically, and even makeyour own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time...
Page 27 - MWB
27 M.W.B. MWB No indication (Auto) MWB Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) This camcorder ’s Automatic Color Temperature systemsenses the color temperature of the ambient lighting forautomatic white balance adjustment. However, precise coloradjustment is not possible under the following conditi...
Page 28 - Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment; CLOSE MENU; PAUSE
28 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, aneasy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies manyof the more detailed camcorder settings. SELECT MODE 1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK. ACCESS MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. SEL...
Page 29 - MENU
29 OFF1/4s1/2s1s5s OFF15s30s1min5min 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 ...
Page 31 - Animation
31 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” before...
Page 32 - Using The Cassette Adapter; INSERT BATTERY; VCR
32 + 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 33 - Basic Connections
33 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 34 - Basic Playback; Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
34 M-1:23:45 SP PLAYBACK Basic Playback NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in“Basic Connections” ( Z pg. 33). 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 35 - Features
35 + – 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 Tracking ...
Page 36 - EDITING; Tape Dubbing
36 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 37 - SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR; OPERATE THE VCR; IMPORTANT; MAKE CONNECTIONS; NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
37 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 MBR S...
Page 38 - SELECT SCENES
38 A B 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 EDITING (cont.) PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch t...
Page 39 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR; ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
39 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 on ...
Page 40 - USER MAINTENANCE; After Use; CLEAN EXTERIOR
40 USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn offthe camcorder. 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 ...
Page 41 - TROUBLESHOOTING; SYMPTOM; POWER
41 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 42 - OTHER
42 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 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. The picture is blurred in the QuickReview or Retake mode. An error n...
Page 43 - INDEX; Viewfinder; Viewfinder Indications
43 APS ON AUTO AM 10 : 24 : 56 DEC 25 . 97 Merry Christmas TAPE END – 05 MWB Disp. REC SP Sepia 120min T30 1min1/2s P AU SE 7890 1 2 5 6 % & ^ *( ) ! #$ @ q 4 3 INDEX Viewfinder Viewfinder Indications $ Date/Time Character Display .............. Z pg. 26 % Battery Pack Remaining Power IndicatorC...
Page 44 - Controls
44 INDEX Controls # REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 34 RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ....... Z pg. 16 $ FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 34 RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 16 % PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z...
Page 45 - Connectors; Indicators
45 t y u i p R E T Y U r Q W o O I Connectors r J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)Connector.)(Located beneath the jack cover)• Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 38). • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer.F...
Page 46 - Terms
46 INDEX Terms A AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 8Animation Recording .............................. pg. 31, 41Auto Date Record ................................... pg. 26Auto Focus ............................................. pg. 20Auto Mode Lock Mode ..........................
Page 47 - General Battery Precautions; Battery Packs; To prevent damage and prolong service; CAUTIONS
47 General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) are not functioning even when correctly operated, thebatteries are exhausted. Replace them with freshones. • Use only the following batteries: C-P6U or C-P7U .................... AA (R6) size Please make note of the followin...
Page 48 - This camcorder features a built-in head
48 3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . . .... replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge. NOTE: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm aftercharging, or after use.Temperature Range SpecificationsCharging ................................... 10°C to 3...
Page 49 - SPECIFICATIONS
49 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format : VHS NTSC standard Power source : DC 6V Power consumption : 5.9 W Signal system : NTSC-type Video recording system Luminance : FM recording Color : Converted sub-carrier direct recordingConforms to VHSstandard Cassette : cassette Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/1...
Page 50 - ESPAÑOL; Alimentación; CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS; ALIMENTACION; USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS; COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
50 ESPAÑOL Alimentación Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentaciónde 3 vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente dealimentación más apropiada. NOTAS: ● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible. ● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada. ● No utilice la unidades de alimen...
Page 51 - REPRODUCCION; GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA; Utilización de la batería; FILMACION
51 REPRODUCCION 1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en“PLAY”. 2 Presione REW.— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al comienzo de la misma. 3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE .— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen aparece en el visor. • Presione STOP para detener la grabación. (Por más detalles, Z P. 34.) n...
Page 52 - FOR SERVICING; HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; — JVC; ACCESSORIES; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
52 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 53 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY
53 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 54 - MEMO
