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Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning on lithium battery
Using This Instruction Manual
The Logical Choice
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Power
No function is available without power supply.
Use only specified power supply.
Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
EN 5 CHARGE MARKER
USING A CAR BATTERY
USING AC POWER
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(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
SWITCH OFF POWER
OPEN COVER
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE
SET TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 17).
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(cont.) Tape Length Setting
The tape remaining time (
SET TAPE LENGTH
pg. 13) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
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(cont.) Grip Adjustment
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
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Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
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Basic Features
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu
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Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
The Fader (
Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.
pg. 20) cannot be activated by pressing 5SEC. REC.
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Basic Features (cont.)
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DANGER
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Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader
pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode.
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Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
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Advanced Features (cont.) Fader
With the Electronic fog filter mode (
ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE
START OR END RECORDING
Super LoLux(Gain Up)
SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE
Instant Titles
SELECT PRESET TITLE
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Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MAKE SETTING
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . .
If you select JLIP ID NO. . . .
If you select any other functions . . .
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
EN 27 Manual Focus
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (
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To nearer subject . . .
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3.
To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1.
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Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure Control
ACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
ADJUST EXPOSURE
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
pg. 36).
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
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Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN
SET INTERVAL TIME
Animation
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
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Basic Playback
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Features Tracking
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
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Features (cont.)
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Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.
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Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
SUPPLY POWER
TAPE DUBBING
(Recording deck)
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AX31/AX21 only)
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
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Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
CONNECT TO . . .
PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR
VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR
PREPARE CAMCORDER
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SELECT SCENES
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
ENGAGE VCRS RECORD-PAUSE
If you performed step 1
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 41 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
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Insert Editing
After step 5, Retake (
Use the RM-V705U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POWER
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM OTHER
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
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INDEX
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
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INDEX
REC SP
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TAPE END
CAUTIONS
DANGER: Video Light
General Battery Precautions
Battery Packs
1. To avoid hazard . . .
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CAUTIONS
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
For Your Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
CAMERA
VIDEO
AUDIO