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JVC Camcorder Instruction Manual
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2Dear Customer, SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWarning on lithium battery Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . CAUTIONS: WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. II CONTENTS45 SPECIFICATIONS CAUTIONS INDEX TROUBLESHOOTING TAPE DUBBING PLAYBACK RECORDING GETTING STARTED MAJOR FEATURES 2 The Logical Choice 3 4PowerNo 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 SUPPLY POWER ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACKREFRESHTo discharge the battery . . . ATTENTION: ATTACH BATTERY PACK DETACH BATTERY PACK 5 6 (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalSee SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( SWITCH OFF POWER OPEN COVER REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) INSERT BATTERY CLOSE COVER pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries. EN 7 6 Date/Time SettingSET DATE SET TIME START CLOCK OPERATION 7 8 (cont.) Tape Length SettingThe tape remaining time ( SET TAPE LENGTH pg. 13) is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected. Recording Mode Setting 8 Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN CASSETTE HOLDER INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 9 10 (cont.) Grip AdjustmentEXPAND LOOP INSERT HAND ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Viewfinder AdjustmentPOSITION VIEWFINDER ADJUST DIOPTRE CAUTION: 10 Tripod MountingShoulder Strap AttachmentATTACH STRAP ADJUST LENGTH 11 1213 14 Basic FeaturesZoom In Zoom Out Changing the ZOOM SPEED in the Menu pg. 27), then zoom in or out in Record mode. 14 EN 15Distortion 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. 15 1617 18Programme AE With Special EffectsOnly one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader pg. 20) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. Advanced Features18 EN 19Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Dial Viewfinder Mode symbol indication Twilight Sports High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.) 19 20 Advanced Features (cont.) FaderWith the Electronic fog filter mode ( ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE START OR END RECORDING TO CANCEL FADE-STANDBY MODEPressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button allows you to record a black blank screen. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fader is used with Sepia ( pg. 19). pg. 19) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen. WideENGAGE WIDE MODENOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) : 20 Super LoLux(Gain Up)Instant Titles 21 22Character GeneratorACCESS CHARACTER MENU INPUT CHARACTERS END CHARACTER SETTINGTo display the characters you have set Date/Time/ Character Insert ( pg. 17) or Instant Titles pg. 21). Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby mode. Advanced Features (cont.) 22 Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMAKE SETTINGIf you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DATE/ TIME, or CHARACTER . . . If you select JLIP ID NO. . . . If you select any other functions . . . END SETTINGThe menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSURE are not available while in the Record mode. 23 2425 26 Advanced Features (cont.) FocusingAuto Focus EN 27 Manual FocusYou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you havent, do so before continuing. ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS ADJUST FOCUS 26 4To nearer subject . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUSTo return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 1. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, or will blink. 27 28 Advanced Features (cont.) Exposure ControlACCESS EXPOSURE MENU SCREEN ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE ADJUST EXPOSURE 4To darken the image . . . END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURETo return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step 3. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 1. EN 29 28 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) pg. 36). ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU SCREEN SELECT WHITE BALANCE PREPARE WHITE OBJECT SELECT MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCEIt is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance ( 29 30 Advanced Features (cont.) Self-TimerMake sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps. ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN SET INTERVAL TIME START DELAYED RECORDINGTo Cancel Self-Timer . . . EN 31 30 AnimationSET 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-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting. Time-LapseSET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS SET RECORDING TIME START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE 31 32 Basic Playback6 2 4 LOAD A CASSETTE PLAY BACK STOP PLAYBACK Rewind or Fast-forward the tape 32 Features Tracking33 34 Features (cont.) 34 Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette AdapterINSERT BATTERY INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTERDuring tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection. 35 36Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback)Use the optional Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR SUPPLY POWER Connection To A TV With A/V Input Connectors B (Playback ONLY)Use the optional Audio and Video cables. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit. Basic Connections 36 TAPE DUBBING(Recording deck) Tape DubbingCONNECT EQUIPMENT PREPARE FOR DUBBING SELECT VCR MODE FIND EDIT-IN POINT START EDITING STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 37 38TROUBLESHOOTINGSYMPTOM POWER RECORDING PLAYBACK TAPE TRANSPORT POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 38 SYMPTOM OTHERPOSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 39 4041 42INDEXREC SP TAPE END 30MIN S.LX T30 01 MWB NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE MERRY CHRISTMAS1 6 7 2 3 4 5 % ^ & 9 $ 0 # * ) 8 ! @ TWILIGHT 25. 12. 98 22:50:00Viewfinder Indications@ # $ % ^ & * ( ) 1 2 3 , 9 3 , 0 4 5 6 7 8 ! EN 43It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. TerminalsRecharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes1. During use . . . 2. Store cassettes . . . Main Unit1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 2. Avoid using the unit . . . 42 CAUTIONSDANGER: Video Light General Battery Precautions Battery Packs1. To avoid hazard . . . 2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . . 43 44CAUTIONSMould may form if the lens is left dirty. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . For Your Maintenance1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 NOTES:Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. EN 45 44 SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL CAMERA VIDEO AUDIO AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V15EG) CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U) Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 3 Optional Accessories
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