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Dear Customer,Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U) ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V15U) CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Warning on lithium battery(for clock operation and remote control unit)The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. ATTENTION: 5. Ventilation 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 2. Lightning 3. Power Lines IMPORTANT PRODUCT 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTATTENTION: INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources 3. Overloading 4. Power Cord Protection 4 USE1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture 4. Object and Liquid Entry 5. Attachments 6. Cleaning 7. Heat SERVICING1. Servicing 2. Damage Requiring Service 3. Replacement Parts 4. Safety Check Using the battery pack To remove the battery pack 3 5 QUICK OPERATION GUIDE1 2 Z SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SHOOTING MAJOR FEATURES 6 The Logical Choice7 CONTENTS8 PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACKSUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK USING THE BATTERY PACKATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK ATTENTION:REFRESHTo discharge the battery . . . INFORMATION: 10 (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalSWITCH OFF POWER REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER RE-INSERT HOLDER pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. 11 Date/Time SettingsSET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION 12 (cont.) Recording Mode SettingSET RECORDING MODEThe tape remaining time ( Tape Length SettingSET TAPE LENGTH pg. 19) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. 13 Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN LCD MONITOR OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER CLOSE LCD MONITOR 14 (cont.) Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology)ACTIVATE S-VHS ETTo resume VHS recording . . . Recording Format Setting 16 (cont.) Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTER 17 Shoulder Strap AttachmentTripod Mounting 18 Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The ViewfinderENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE START SHOOTING Power Switch Position 19 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications20 Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD MonitorENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODEFor other notes, refer to pg. 19. START SHOOTING STOP RECORDING pg. 18). To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs. 32 and 34. 21 Journalistic ShootingOPEN LCD MONITOR TILT LCD MONITOR Brightness ControlADJUST BRIGHTNESSIf you want to brighten the image . . . If you want to darken the image . . . Interface ShootingTILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD START RECORDINGThe monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. 22 Basic Features24 Basic Features (cont.)26 Advanced Features Snapshot27 Fade/WipeENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODEWith the Electronic fog filter mode ( START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE FADER MOSAIC (Fader) SHUTTER (Wipe) SLIDE (Wipe)The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe is used with Sepia ( pg. 29). pg. 29) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. 28 Advanced Features (cont.) Program AE With Special EffectsOnly one mode can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe ( pg. 27) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. 29 SEPIASPORTS ND:ND EFFECT FG:FOG TWILIGHT S1/2000 NEGA POSI 30 Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time InsertACCESS DATE/TIME DISP. MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE DISPLAYThe selected display can be recorded. If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF mode before shooting. AUTO DATEAfter changing the date. After loading a cassette. After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the Select Dial. In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded. 31 Instant TitlesACCESS TITLE MENU SELECT THE DESIRED MODE 32 Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMENU Button Turn the Power Switch to PRO.. Menu access depends on the function you select. ....press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ....press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the desired function. MAKE SETTINGPress the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends on the function you select. If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, TITLE, DATE/TIME DISP. or DATE/ TIME . . . If you select WIDE, D.ZOOM, TELE MACRO or DEMO MODE . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . END SETTINGPress the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN. Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Select Dial Menu Screen 1 Setting Menu (ex. TITLE LANG.) Menu Screen 2 Normal Screen No menu functions except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are available while in the Record mode. 33 Menu Screen Available Using The Select DialMenu Screen Available Using The MENU Button MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONSDuring the demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled. 34 Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)35 Exposure ControlACCESS EXPOSURE MENUTo re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2. ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURETo brighten the image . . . To darken the image . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURETo return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 4. 36 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAUTO FOCUS 37 MANUAL FOCUSZ ACCESS FOCUS MENU ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS 38 White Balance AdjustmentACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENTWhite balance cannot be used when Sepia ( SET FUNCTION PARAMETERSTo Return To Automatic White Balance . . . pg. 29) is activated. Advanced Features (cont.) 39 Manual White Balance OperationSET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ENTER SETTINGTo Change The Tint For Recording . . . pg. 37). 40 Advanced Features (cont.) Self-TimerACCESS INT. TIME MENU SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDINGTo Cancel Self-Timer . . . 41 AnimationThe Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. SET RECORDING TIME START RECORDING ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES RELEASE ANIMATION MODEFor best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time- Lapse mode. Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Time-LapseThe Power Switch is set to PRO.. The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. The recording mode is set to SP. SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS SET RECORDING TIME START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE 42 Basic PlaybackLOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape 43 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Features Speaker Volume Control Tracking 44 Features (cont.)Still PlaybackDuring playback, press and hold REW ( NOTE:Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. Shuttle Search Counter Memory FunctionThe counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and Rewind modes. 45 Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak) Using The Cassette AdapterINSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 46 ConnectionsA. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors 47 Basic ConnectionsCONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT SUPPLY POWER Tape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 48 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITInstalling The BatteryPULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER RE-INSERT HOLDER 1 2 3 7 8 9 0 ! @ 4 5 6 50 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert EditingAfter step 5, Retake ( Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this procedure. FIND EDIT-OUT POINT RESET COUNTER ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE BEGIN INSERT EDITING END INSERT EDITINGDuring Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard from the speaker. pg. 23) can be performed. Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode. 51 Audio DubbingENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING END AUDIO DUBBING NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing): 53 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TAPE TRANSPORT POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK 54 TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER Indications61 2Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator........ Z pg. 12 3 , 8 3 , 9 4 Recording Format Indicator ............... Z @ Bright Level Indicator ........................ Z # Instant Title Display............................. Z $ Date/Time Display............................... Z % ) q Tape End Display: TAPE END............ Z 55 NORM INDEXFINE 10 PAUSE MERRY CHRISTMAS 20X 30MIN SP T30S 15S 5S BRIGHT DEC 25. 99 AM 11 : 45 : 18 LENS COVER TAPE END FADER 2 REC 01 1X7 8 9 0 ! # $ & ( 5432 1 56 Controls, Connectors And Indicators58 Term sA B C D E F G H I J L M N P Q R S T U V W Z General Battery Precautions Battery Packs1.To avoid hazard . . . 2.To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. 59 CAUTIONSDANGER: Video LightWhen using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER INFORMATION 60 CAUTIONSCassettes1.During use . . . 2.Store cassettes . . . Main Unit1.For safety, DO NOT . . . 2.Avoid using the unit . . . 3.DO NOT leave the unit . . . 4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . LCD Monitor1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . 2.To prolong service life . . . 3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . . About moisture condensation . . . Serious malfunctioning 61 SPECIFICATIONSCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U Cassette Adapter C-P7UProvided Accessories.................. Z pg. 6 Optional Accessories 62 ESPAOLAlimentacinNOTAS:CARGA DE LA BATERIAALIMENTACION COLOCACION DE LA BATERIA EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA USO DE LA BATERIACOLOCACION DE LA BATERIA EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIAREFRESCADO (REFRESH)Para descargar la batera . . . A ATENCION: INFORMACION:1 2Tiempo de grabacin aproximado (unidad: min) 121212 63 GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDAUtilizacin de la batera REPRODUCCION FILMACION3 Para extraer la batera 1 2 1 2 3 ALIMENTACION INSERCION DEL CASSETTE DE VIDEO 64 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDont service it yourself. JVC TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 65 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
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