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Warning on lithium battery
Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS
EN 3
GETTING STARTED 4
RECORDING 11
PLAYBACK 28
Power
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
EN 5
USING AC POWER
USING A CAR BATTERY
(cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
SWITCH OFF POWER
See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
OPEN COVER
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Date/Time Setting
SET DATE/TIME
START CLOCK OPERATION
pg. 22).
(cont.) Tape Length Setting
SET TAPE LENGTH
The tape remaining time (
pg. 11) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Recording Format Setting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Grip Adjustment
(cont.)
EXPAND LOOP
INSERT HAND
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Basic Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE
START SHOOTING
STOP RECORDING
Basic Features
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Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects
Only one effect can be engaged at a time.
The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (
pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.
The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.
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Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus Lock
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
ADJUST FOCUS
To nearer subject
To farther subject . . .
LOCK FOCUS
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Advanced Features (cont.)
Picture Stabilizer
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes
When shooting dark or dim subjects
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE
START RECORDING
B
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.) Wide
ENGAGE WIDE MODE
To recall a title, press SET again.
RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN
Instant Titles
Character Generator
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
INPUT CHARACTERS
END CHARACTER SETTING
To display the characters you have set Instant Titles (
Advanced Features (cont.) Date/Time Character Insert
DISPLAY
SELECT DISPLAY
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
AUTO DATE RECORD
Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)
SELECT WHITE BALANCE
MWB
ADJUST FOCUS
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.
MAKE SETTING
If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO. or Tally. . . .
If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .
MENU
pg. 17).
Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET INTERVAL TIME
START DELAYED RECORDING
To Release Self-Timer . . .
Animation
Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
Basic Connections
When the S-VIDEO cable is not used.
B. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal
C. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
*jack cover: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.
C:
Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
Use the provided A/V cable and S-VIDEO cable.
D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)
Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.
Basic Playback
Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in Basic Connections (
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3
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Features
Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
VCR
Tape Dubbing
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
SELECT VCR MODE
START EDITING
Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE THE VCR
Youre now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
CONNECT TO . . .
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL.
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
PREPARE CAMCORDER
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
REGISTER END OF SCENE
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
MAKE CORRECTIONS
ENGAGE VCRS RECORDPAUSE MODE
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
on page 35 (MAKE CONNECTIONS), keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing.
The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Installing The Battery
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
(cont.) Insert Editing
After step 5, Retake (
Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Audio Dubbing
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
END AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
POWER
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SYMPTOM
OTHER
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CAUTIONS
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Ranges
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
Cassettes
CAUTIONS
Main Unit
For Your Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG)
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3 Optional Accessories
E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice.