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    GR-AXM300

    COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

    INSTRUCTIONS

    LYT0040-001A

    CompactVHS

    For Customer Use:

    Enter below the Model No. and Serial

    No. which is located on the bottom of

    cabinet. Retain this information for

    future reference.

    Model No.

    Serial No.

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    2ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHScamcorder. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in thefollowing pages to ensure safe use of your newcamcorder.

    Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the

    Table Of Contents ( pg. 7). Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read

    these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated

    for easier reference.It is recommended that you . . ...... refer to the Index ( pgs. 55 58) and

    familiarize yourself with button locations, etc.before use.

    ..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

    Instructions that follow. They contain extremelyimportant information regarding the safe use ofyour new camcorder.

    SAFETY

    PRECAUTIONS

    The AA-V15U AC Power Adapter/Charger shouldbe used with:AC 120 V , 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,AC 110 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

    CAUTION (applies to the AA-V15U)

    TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDEBLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

    ATTENTION (sapplique lAA-V15U)POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES,INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LAFICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DELA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

    CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

    DO NOT OPEN

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

    NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within theproduct's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

    to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying the appliance.

    WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

    MOISTURE.

    Warning on lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a fireor chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F)or incinerate.Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; useof another battery may present a risk of fire orexplosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

    NOTES: The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety

    caution are on the bottom and/or the back of themain unit.

    The rating plate (serial number plate) of the ACPower Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

    This Class B digital apparatus meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference CausingEquipment Regulations.

    Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respectetoutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matrielbrouilleur du Canada.

    This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used forplayback with a television of a different standard.However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use theBN-V11U/V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, torecharge them, the provided multi-voltage ACPower Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversionadapter may be necessary to accommodate differentdesigns of AC outlets in different countries.)

    ATTENTION:The product that you have purchased is poweredby a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-ble. At the end of its useful life, under various stateand local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of thisbattery into the municipal waste stream. Checkwith your local solid waste officials for details inyour area for recycling options or proper disposal.

    You are recommended to carefully read the cautionson pages 59 and 60 before use.

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    EN35. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from overheating, these openings mustnot be blocked or covered.Do not block the openings by placing the product on

    a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

    Do not place the product in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilationis provided or the manufacturers instructions havebeen adhered to.

    6. Wall or Ceiling MountingThe product should be mounted to a wall or ceilingonly as recommended by the manufacturer.

    ANTENNA INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

    1. Outdoor Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothe product, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded so as to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,provides information with regard to proper groundingof the mast and supporting structure, grounding of thelead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location of antenna dischargeunit, connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode.

    2. LightningFor added protection for this product during a lightningstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused for longperiods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnect the antenna or cable system. This willprevent damage to the product due to lightning andpower-line surges.

    3. Power LinesAn outside antenna system should not be located in thevicinity of overhead power lines or other electric lightor power circuits, or where it can fall into such powerlines or circuits. When installing an outside antennasystem, extreme care should be taken to keep from

    touching such power lines or circuits as contact withthem might be fatal.

    IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSElectrical energy can perform many useful func-tions. But improper use can result in potential

    electrical shock or fire hazards. This product hasbeen engineered and manufactured to assure yourpersonal safety. In order not to defeat the built-insafeguards, observe the following basic rules for itsinstallation, use and servicing.

    ATTENTION:Follow and obey all warnings and instructionsmarked on your product and its operating instruc-tions. For your safety, please read all the safety andoperating instructions before you operate thisproduct and keep this manual for future reference.

    INSTALLATION1. Grounding or Polarization(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

    alternating-current line plug (a plug having oneblade wider than the other). This plug will fit intothe power outlet only one way. This is a safetyfeature.If you are unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should stillfail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

    obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized plug.

    (B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wiregrounding-type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into agrounding-type power outlet. This is a safetyfeature.If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,contact your electrician to replace your obsoleteoutlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thegrounding-type plug.

    2. Power Sources

    Operate your product only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If you are notsure of the type of power supply to your home, consultyour product dealer or local power company. If yourproduct is intended to operate from battery power, orother sources, refer to the operating instructions.

    3. OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in arisk of fire or electric shock.

    4. Power Cord ProtectionPower supply cords should be routed so that they are

    not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placedupon or against them, paying particular attention tocords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the product.

    ANTENNALEAD IN WIRE

    ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION810-20)

    GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)

    GROUND CLAMPS

    POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250. PART H)

    NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

    ELECTRIC SERVICE

    EQUIPMENT

    EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

    GROUND CLAMP

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    4ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

    stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing

    serious injury to a child or adult, and seriousdamage to the product.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

    table recommended by the manufacturer or soldwith the product.

    Use a mounting accessory recommended by themanufacturer and follow the manufacturersinstructions for any mounting of the product.

    Do not try to roll a cart with small casters acrossthresholds or deep-pile carpets.

    2. Product and Cart Combination

    A product and cart combination should be movedwith care. Quick stops, excessive force, and unevensurfaces may cause the product and cart combina-tion to overturn.

    3. Water and MoistureDo not use this productnear waterfor example,near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink orlaundry tub, in a wetbasement, or near aswimming pool and thelike.4. Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short-out parts that could result ina fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the product.

    5. AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by themanufacturer of this product as they may cause

    hazards.6. CleaningUnplug this product from the wall outlet beforecleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolcleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

    7. HeatThe product should be situated away from heatsources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother products (including amplifiers) that produceheat.

    SERVICING1. ServicingIf your product is not operating correctly or exhibitsa marked change in performance and you areunable to restore normal operation by following the

    detailed procedure in its operating instructions, donot attempt to service it yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerousvoltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel.

    2. Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

    into the product.c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.d. If the product does not operate normally by

    following the operating instructions. Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions as an improper adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will oftenrequire extensive work by a qualified technicianto restore the product to its normal operation.

    e. If the product has been dropped or damaged inany way.

    f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

    performancethis indicates a need for service.3. Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, be sure theservice technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer or have the samecharacteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock orother hazards.

    4. Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to thisproduct, ask the service technician to perform safety

    checks to determine that the product is in safeoperating condition.

    PORTABLE CART WARNING(Symbol provided by RETAC)

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    EN5

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    3

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    2

    1Using the battery pack

    1Hook-on the battery packs top end to thecamcorder. (Charging procedure, pg. 8)

    2Push in the battery pack until it locks intoplace.

    To remove the battery packSlide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the batterypack.

    QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

    1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY.

    2Press REW. The tape will automatically stop at thebeginning of the tape.

    3Press PLAY/PAUSE. Playback starts and the playback picture

    appears.To stop playback, press STOP.

    (For more details, pg. 38.)The viewfinder switches off automatically to

    save power when the LCD monitor isopened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

    The LCD monitor turns on/off when it isopened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

    Or simply play back the tape on a VHSVCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHSPlaypak). pg. 41

    1 Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switchto open the lens cover.

    2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA. The power indicator will light and an

    image will appear.3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

    Recording starts. To stop recording temporarily, momentarily

    press the Recording Start/Stop Button onceagain.(For more details, pgs. 16 19)

    The viewfinder switches off automatically tosave power when the LCD monitor isopened at an angle of over 45 degrees.

    The LCD monitor turns on/off when it isopened/closed at approx. 45 degrees.

    SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEOCASSETTE

    PLAYBACK

    SHOOTING

    1Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over

    45 degrees.2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.3 Insert a video cassette.4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.

    (For more details, pg. 13)

    2

    1

    BATT. RELEASE

    3

    2

    1

    Hook on.

    PLAY/PAUSE

    STOP

    Push in.

    RecordingStart/Stop Button

    Set toCAMERA

    Set to PLAY

    REW

    EJECTPUSH

    Open

    LENS COVEROpen/Close Switch

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    6EN MAJOR FEATURES

    REMEMBER

    Program AE with SpecialEffects ( pg. 24) Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Release Electronic Fog Filter ND Effect Sepia Twilight Sports Nega/Posi 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

    Cassettes marked can be used with thiscamcorder.

    Digital Hyper Zoom( pg. 20)

    Picture Stabilizer (

    pg. 21)

    Integrated Auto Light( pg. 23)

    The Logical Choice

    The only compact videocassettes that can be

    used with your VHS VCR*

    LCD Color Monitor ( pg. 18)

    18090

    Program Manager II( pg. 24 37)Program AE with Special Effects,Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux,Instant Title, Menu Adjustment

    (Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)

    PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

    AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U

    Cassette Adapter(VHS Playpak) C-P7U

    Shoulder Strap

    Battery PackBN-V11U

    DC Cord

    Remote ControlUnit RM-V705U

    Lithium BatteryCR2025 x 2(for clockoperation

    and remotecontrol unit)

    Zoom-in

    Zoom-out

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    EN7CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 8

    Power ..................................................................................... 8Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ........................................ 10Date/Time Setting .................................................................... 11Recording Mode Setting .............................................................. 12Tape Length Setting ................................................................... 12Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 13Grip Adjustment ....................................................................... 14Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................................... 14Shoulder Strap Attachment........................................................... 15Tripod Mounting ....................................................................... 15

    RECORDING 16Basic Recording ........................................................................ 16

    Basic Features ......................................................................... 20Advanced Features .................................................................... 24

    PLAYBACK 38Basic Playback ......................................................................... 38Features ................................................................................ 39Using The Cassette Adapter.......................................................... 41Basic Connections ...................................................................... 42

    TAPE DUBBING 43USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 44

    Random Assemble Editing ............................................................ 46Insert Editing ........................................................................... 50Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 51

    USER MAINTENANCE 52TROUBLESHOOTING 53INDEX 55

    LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications ............................................... 55Controls ................................................................................. 56Connectors.............................................................................. 56Indicators ............................................................................... 56Other Parts............................................................................. 56Terms .................................................................................... 58

    CAUTIONS 59SPECIFICATIONS 61

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 61ESPAOL 62FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 64WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 65

    GETTING

    STARTED

    RECOR

    DING

    PLAYBACK

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    8EN GETTING STARTED

    11

    2

    PowerThis camcorders 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

    SUPPLY POWER

    1 Connect the chargers AC power cord to a walloutlet.ATTACH BATTERY PACK

    2Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

    direction of the arrow until it locks in place.The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate

    charging has started.

    DETACH BATTERY PACK

    3When the CHG. indicator stops blinking but stays lit,charging is finished. Slide the battery pack oppositethe direction of the arrow.

    USING THE BATTERY PACK

    ATTACH BATTERY PACK

    1

    Hook its top end to the camcorder and push thebattery pack in until it locks in place.

    DETACH BATTERY PACK

    2Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

    ATTENTION:Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorders poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction.

    REFRESHThe AC power adapter features a REFRESHfunction that allows you to fully dischargethe battery pack before recharging.Perform the REFRESH function after no lessthan 5 chargings.

    To discharge the battery . . ...... attach the battery pack to the adapter

    as shown in the above illustration.Then push REFRESH. The REFRESHindicator lights when dischargingstarts, and goes out when dischargingis complete.

    CHG. (charge)indicator

    Marks

    To AC outlet

    Hook on.

    Push in.

    BATT. RELEASE

    REFRESH indicator

    REFRESH switch

    Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

    BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

    BN-V11U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

    BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs.

    BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

    LCD LCD LCDBATT. monitor on/ monitor off/ monitor on/PACK Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on

    BN-V11U 55 (35) 60 (35) 50 (35)

    BN-V12U 55 (35) 60 (35) 50 (35)

    BN-V22U 120 (80) 130 (80) 105 (70)

    BN-V25U 160 (105) 170 (110) 140 (100)

    ( ) : when the video light is on.

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    EN9CHARGE MARKERA charge marker is provided on the battery pack tohelp you remember whether it has been charged ornot. Two colors are provided (red and black)youchoose which one means charged and whichmeans discharged.

    NOTES: The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and

    the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for fully

    charged battery pack. Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery

    pack.

    Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one fromyour camcorder. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings. While the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to

    discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Chargerdoes not charge the battery. When disharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/Charger to store it.

    High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Dontallow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

    If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack beforeunplugging the adapters AC cord.

    Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

    To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio. Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack. The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one thats been stored

    for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.indicator should blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

    USING A CAR BATTERYUse the optional Car Battery Cord or Car BatteryCharger/Adapter (connect as shown in theillustration to the left).

    NOTES: When using the car battery, leave the engineidling.

    The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) canalso be used to charge the battery pack.

    When using the optional Car Battery Charger orCar Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respectiveinstruction booklet.

    USING AC POWERUse the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

    the illustration to the left).NOTE:The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger featuresautomatic voltage selection in the AC range from110 V to 240 V.

    To DCIN jack

    DC OUTterminal

    To AC outlet

    AC PowerAdapter/ChargerAA-V15UDC cord

    To carscigarettelighter socket

    Car Battery CordAP-V7U (optional)

    Charge marker

    Car Battery Charger/AdapterBH-V3U (optional)

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    10EN GETTING STARTED(cont.)Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/RemovalThis battery is necessary for clock operation and toperform date/time settings.

    SWITCH OFF POWER

    1 Switch off the units power and remove the powersupply unit.OPEN COVER2Open the clock battery compartment cover whilepressing the release tab.

    REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

    3Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between thebattery and the compartment ( A ) and pull thebattery out.

    INSERT BATTERY4 Ensure that the plus (+) side is up and insert aCR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

    CLOSE COVER

    5Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

    NOTE:See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ( pg. 2) for informationon safe handling of lithium batteries.

    A

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    EN11Date/Time Setting

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA. Turn theSelect Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,then press the MENU Jog Dial.

    SELECT FUNCTION

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto DATE/TIME, then press it. The DATE/TIMESetting Menu appears.

    If you decide you want to return the date and timeto the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dialto move highlight bar to EXIT and press it, thengo to step 6.

    If you want to set only the time without changingthe date, go to step 4.

    SET DATE

    3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto the item you want to set and then press it. Whenthe setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU JogDial until the correct setting appears and then pressit. The setting stops blinking.

    Repeat this procedure until youre satisfied withthe Date settings (YEAR, MONTH and DAY).

    SET TIME4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto TIME and then press it. When the hour settingbegins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until thecorrect setting appears and then press it. When thehour setting stops blinking and the minute settingbegins blinking, rotate the MENU Jog Dial until thecorrect setting appears and then press it. The minutesetting stops blinking.

    START CLOCK OPERATION

    5When none of these settings (YEAR, MONTH, DAY,TIME) blinks, rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move thehighlight bar to EXIT, and press it. The MenuScreen appears and MENU END is highlighted.

    CLOSE MENU

    6 Press the MENU Jog Dial.

    NOTE:To display the date and time in the LCD monitor or theviewfinder and on a connected TV, see Date/TimeInsert ( pg. 22).

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    DATE TIME

    YEARMONTHDAYTIME

    EXIT

    1998JAN

    1PM 12: 00

    AUTOAUTODECOFFT30AUTOFAST

    25.98

    AUTOAUTOJANOFFT30AUTOFAST

    1.98

    Menu Screen

    DATE/TIME Setting Menu

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    12-hour indicationwith AM or PM

    MENUJog Dial

    Select Dial

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    12EN GETTING STARTED(cont.)Recording Mode SettingSet depending on your preference.

    SET RECORDING MODE

    1First set the Power Switch to CAMERA. Press SP/EP

    Button for more than 1 second. SP (Standard Play)provides higher picture and sound quality and isbetter for dubbing, while EP (Extended Play) ismore economical, providing three times as therecording time.

    NOTE:If the recording mode is switched during recording, theplayback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

    Tape Length SettingSet the tape length according to the length of the tapeused.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 First set the Power Switch to CAMERA. Turn theSelect Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK,then press the MENU Jog Dial.

    SELECT FUNCTION

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto TAPE LENGTH, then press it. The TAPELENGTH Setting Menu appears.

    SET TAPE LENGTH

    3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto the correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recordingtime, T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).

    If you decide you want to return the tape length tothe previous setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial tomove the highlight bar to EXIT.

    CLOSE MENU4 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenreappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END.Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close theMenu Screen.

    NOTES: The tape remaining time ( pg. 17) displayed in the

    viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length hasbeen selected.

    Once you have set the tape length, it remains un-

    changed even if the Select Dial is returned to AUTOLOCK.

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTODECOFFT40AUTOFAST

    25.98

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTODECOFFT20AUTOFAST

    25.98

    SPT40

    T20T30T40

    EXIT

    TAPE LENGTH

    SP/EP Recording Mode Button

    Viewfinder

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    Tape lengthindicator

    Recording modeindicator

    Menu Screen

    TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu

    Select Dial

    MENU Jog Dial

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    EN13

    1

    223344

    5

    Loading/Unloading A CassetteOPEN LCD MONITOR

    1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45degrees.OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER2Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use forceto open.INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

    3Make sure the label is facing outward.CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

    4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed andlocked.CLOSE LCD MONITOR

    5First make sure the holder is closed. Then close theLCD monitor.NOTES: Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is

    still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor. A cassette holder cant be opened unless a power

    supply is attached.

    Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading thecassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on thecassette in the direction of the arrow to take up theslack.

    Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the positionthat allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Somecassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has beenremoved, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

    The cassette holder cant be opened while thecamcorder is in the record mode.

    Erase Protection Gear

    Turn to take

    up slack.

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    14EN GETTING STARTED(cont.)Grip Adjustment

    EXPAND LOOP

    1 Separate the Velcro strip.

    INSERT HAND2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp thegrip.ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

    3Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operatethe Recording Start/Stop Button and Power ZoomButton. Refasten the Velcro strip.

    Viewfinder Adjustment

    POSITION VIEWFINDER

    1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability(see illustration at left).SELECT MODE2Set the Power Switch to CAMERA.ADJUST DIOPTER

    3Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until theindications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

    Power Zoom Button

    1122

    3

    Recording Start/Stop Button

    Set POWER to CAMERA.

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    EN15Shoulder Strap Attachment

    ATTACH STRAP

    1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strapthrough the top of the eyelet1, then fold it backand thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the

    procedure to attach the other end of the strap to theother eyelet3, making sure the strap isnt twisted.

    ADJUST LENGTH

    2Adjust as shown in the illustration at left1.

    CAUTION:When using a tripod, be sure to open and extendits legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. Toprevent damage to the unit caused by fallingover, do not use a small-sized tripod.

    2

    3

    11

    Tripod Mounting

    ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

    1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on thetripod with the cameras mounting socket and studhole. Then tighten the screw.

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    16EN RECORDINGBasic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 8) Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting ( pg. 12) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 14)

    LOAD A CASSETTE

    1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45degrees.Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insertthe cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH toensure the holder is closed and locked.

    Shooting while watching the viewfinderENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE

    2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to openthe lens cover, then set the Power Switch toCAMERA.

    The power indicator lights and the camcorderenters the RecordStandby mode.

    The scene youre aimed at appears on theviewfinder screen, with the word PAUSEsuperimposed upon it.

    START SHOOTING

    3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.REC appears in the viewfinder while recording is

    in progress.

    LENS COVER Switch

    Powerindicator

    PowerSwitch

    Start/Stop Button

    Tally lamp(lights while recording is in progress)

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    EN17STOP RECORDING

    4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

    mode.

    NOTES: When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD

    monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, theLCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switchesoff automatically to save power.

    A cassette holder cant be opened unless a power supplyis attached.

    There may be a delay after you press EJECT until theholder opens. Do not use force.

    The tape remaining time is only displayed in the

    viewfinder as shown. The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is

    approximate. The time required to calculate the remaining tape

    length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may varyaccording to the type of tape used.

    The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if thecorrect tape length has been selected ( pg. 12).

    TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end,and the power goes off automatically if left in thiscondition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appearswhen a cassette whose tape is already at its end is

    loaded. If the RecordStandby mode continues for 5 minutes

    without performing Zoom or any other operations, thecamcorders power shuts off automatically. Set thePower Switch to POWER OFF, and then back toCAMERA to turn the camcorder on again.

    If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed after theRecord-Standby mode has continued for over5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

    If youre recording on a cassette from the middle (suchas when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

    recording), use the Retake function (

    pg. 21) to findthe end of the last recording so you dont erase any ofit.

    The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 secondswhen the camcorder is turned on when the cover isclosed.

    While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

    25MIN

    120MIN

    119MIN

    3MIN

    2MIN

    1MIN

    0MIN

    MIN

    Tape remaining time indicator

    (Now calculating)

    (Blinking)

    (Blinking)

    (Blinking)

    Start/Stop Button

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    18EN RECORDINGBasic Recording (cont.)Shooting while watching the LCD monitorBefore the following steps, perform step 1 ( pg. 16).

    ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE

    2Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the

    LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lenscover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA.

    The power indicator lights and the camcorderenters the RecordStandby mode.

    The scene youre aimed at appears in the LCDmonitor, with the word PAUSE superimposedupon it.

    START SHOOTING

    3Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for bestviewability ( pg. 19) and press the RecordingStart/Stop button.REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording

    is in progress.

    STOP RECORDING

    4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stoprecording.The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

    mode.

    NOTES: When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

    sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If thishappens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder( pg. 16).

    The tape remaining time is not displayed on the LCDmonitor. However, when the tape is about to reach itsend, the following indicators appear:2MIN1MIN0MIN.

    For other notes, refer to pg. 17.

    180 90

    LENS COVER Switch

    PowerSwitch

    Start/Stop Button

    Powerindicator

    Tally lamp(lights while recording is in progress)

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    EN19Journalistic shootingIn some situations different angles of shooting may berequired for more dramatic results.

    OPEN LCD MONITOR

    1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.TILT LCD MONITOR2Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenientdirection.

    The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle(270: 90 downward, 180 upward).

    Brightness controlYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor byturning the BRIGHT Dial.

    ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

    1 If you want to brighten the image . . .Turn the Dial toward +.If you want to darken the image . . .Turn the Dial toward .

    Interface shootingA person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCDmonitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewingyour own image in the LCD monitor.

    TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD

    1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180degrees so that it faces forward.When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an

    angle of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor

    image is inverted vertically, and the viewfinderalso switches on.

    START RECORDING

    2Point the lens toward the subject (yourself whenself-recording) and start recording.During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and

    indications do not appear inverted as they wouldwhen viewing a mirror.

    NOTE:During Interface Shooting, indications other than theDate/Time display and Title display do not appear in theviewfinder.

    BRIGHT Dial

    Self-recording

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    20EN

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.

    ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTOJANOFFT30AUTO

    FAST

    1.98

    ZOOM SPEED

    FASTSLOW

    EXIT

    RECORDINGBasic Features

    FEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

    an instantaneous change in imagemagnification.Digital circuitly doubles the maximum22x magnification offered by optical

    zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.OPERATION: Zoom InPress the T of the Power Zoom Button.Zoom OutPress W of the Power Zoom Button.Zooming speed is available. A total of

    4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speedscan be selected depending on howhard the Power Zoom Button ispressed (press the button fully forregular-speed, press it lightly for slow-speed), while 2 speed levels (FAST/SLOW) can be selected in the ZOOM

    SPEED Menu depending on the overallspeed you prefer.The combinations of zoom speeds areshown in the chart below.

    Changing the ZOOM SPEED in theMenu1)Set the Select Dial to any position

    except AUTO LOCK and press theMENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenappears.

    2)Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to movethe highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED,then press it. The ZOOM SPEEDSetting Menu appears.

    3)Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to movethe highlight bar to the desired speedand press it twice. The Menu Screendisappears and setting is completed.

    NOTES: Focusing may become unstableduring Zooming. In this case, set thezoom while in RecordStandby, lockthe focus by using the manual focus( pg. 33), then zoom in or out inRecord mode.

    The zoom level indicator (5) movesduring zoom. Once the zoom levelindicator reaches the top of the zoomindicator bar, all magnification fromthat point is through digital process-ing.

    During Digital Zoom, the quality ofimage may suffer. To deactivate DigitalZoom, set D.ZOOM to OFF inthe Menu Screen ( pg. 31).

    Zoom-in

    : when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK.

    Zooming Speed ( 1 4 in order of speed)

    ZOOM SPEED

    in the MenuScreen

    Pressing the

    Power Zoom Buttonfully lightly

    FAST 1 (fastest) 3

    SLOW 2 4 (slowest)

    Zoom-out

    Zoom indicator bar

    Zoom Level indicator

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu

    MENU Jog Dial

    Power Zoom button

    Select Dial

    Menu Screen

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    EN21FEATURE: Quick Review

    PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record-ing.

    OPERATION: 1) Press and release quicklyduring the RecordStandby mode. Tape is rewound for about 2

    seconds and played backautomatically, then pauses inRecordStandby mode for thenext shot.

    NOTE: Distortion may occur at start ofplayback. This is normal.

    FEATURE: Retake

    PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments.OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

    RecordStandby mode.

    2) Press either RETAKE button toreach the start point for newrecording. Pressing F forwardsthe tape and pressing R reversesit.

    3) Press Recording Start/Stop Buttonto start recording.

    NOTE: Noise may appear during Retake.This is normal.

    FEATURE: Picture StabilizerPURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images

    caused by camera-shake, particularlyat high magnification.

    OPERATION: 1) Press P. STABILIZER. appears. To switch off the Picture

    Stabilizer, press P. STABILIZER.The indicator disappears.

    NOTES: Accurate stabilization may not bepossible if hand shake is excessive,or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with

    vertical or horizontal stripes.

    When shooting dark or dimsubjects.

    When shooting subjects withexcessive backlighting.

    When shooting scenes withmovement in various directions.

    When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

    Switch off the Picture Stabilizerwhen recording with thecamcorder on a tripod.

    P. STABILIZER

    RETAKE (R/F)

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    22EN RECORDINGBasic Features (cont.)

    Auto Date Record mode

    Date display

    Time display

    Date/Time display

    Date-off mode (No display)

    PM10:50:00

    Date display

    Time display

    Date/Time display

    DEC 25.98

    DEC 25.98 PM10:50:00

    Auto date record mode

    Auto date recordexecuted

    DEC 25.98

    AUTO DATE

    Auto Date Record mode

    DATE/TIME

    Display

    Select Dial

    FEATURE: Date/Time Insert

    PURPOSE: To display the date and time on theLCD monitor, in the viewfinder, oron a connected color monitor, aswell as to record them manually orautomatically.

    OPERATION: 1) Turn the Select Dial to anyposition except AUTO LOCK.

    2) Choose a display mode bypressing DATE/TIME repeatedlywhile in Record-Standby to cyclethrough the modes as shown in theillustration at left. You should have already

    performed the Date/Time Settingprocedure ( pg. 11). If youhavent, do so first.

    NOTES: DISPLAY The selected display can be

    recorded. If you dont want to record the

    display, select the Date-off modebefore shooting.

    If you want to delete the displayduring shooting, pressDATE/TIME.

    To recall the display, engage theRecord-Standby mode and pressDATE/TIMErepeatedly until thedesired display appears.

    AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically

    records the date for about 5seconds after recording is initiatedin the following situations: After changing the date. After loading a cassette. After Auto Date Record mode is

    selected by pressingDATE/TIME.In this mode, the date is replacedafter 5 seconds with AUTO DATE

    but this is not recorded. Setting the Select Dial to AUTO

    LOCK always engages the AutoDate Record mode, and disablesall other modes.

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    EN23FEATURE: Video Light

    PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when naturallighting is too dim.

    OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONSwitch as required:

    ON : Always keeps the light on aslong as the camcorder isturned on.

    AUTO : Automatically turns on thelight when the camcordersenses insufficient lightingon the subject.

    OFF : Turns off the light. The video light can only be used

    with the camcorders power on. It is recommended to set the white

    balance ( pg. 35) to HALOGEN

    mode ( ) when you use the videolight.

    When not using the video light,turn it off to save battery power.

    NOTES: Even if the battery indicator ( )does not blink if the battery packscharge is low, the camcorder mayturn off automatically when youturn on the video light, or whenyou start recording with the videolight turned on.

    When theLIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONSwitch is set to AUTO: Depending on the lighting

    conditions, the video light maykeep turning on and off. In thiscase, manually switch the lighton or off using theLIGHT OFF/AUTO/ONswitch.

    While the Sports or High-SpeedShutter mode (pg. 25) isengaged, the light is likely to stayon.

    While the Twilight mode(pg. 25) is engaged, the lightwill not activate.

    DANGER The video light can become extremely

    hot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury may result.

    Do not place the camcorder into thecarrying case immediately after usingthe video light, since it remainsextremely hot for some time.

    When operating, keep a distance ofabout 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the videolight and people or objects.

    Do not use near flammable or explosivematerials.

    It is recommended that you consult yournearest JVC dealer for replacing thevideo light.

    LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON(Can be accessed when theLCD monitor is opened)

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    24EN RECORDINGAdvanced Features

    1/2

    000

    FG

    ND

    AUTO MODE

    LOCK RELEASE

    SEPIA

    Program AE With Special EffectsAll you have to do to access any of the variety ofshooting effects is to turn the Select Dial.

    SELECT MODE

    1 Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the functionyou want is aligned with the mark.The selected modes name and its indication aredisplayed for approx. 1 second. Then the namedisappears, and only the indication remains. Themode is activated.

    When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Releasemode is selected, only the modes name isdisplayed. Then the name disappears and themode is activated.

    NOTES: Only one effect can be engaged at a time. The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

    Wipe ( pg. 26) is used in the Sepia mode. The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

    Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations. In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

    color may be adversely affected if subject is lit byalternating discharge-type light sources such asflourescent or mercury-vapor lights.

    After 1 sec.

    1 second later, the mode is activated.

    Select Dial

    LCD monitor orviewfinder

    Mark

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    EN25Dial LCD monitor/

    Modesymbol Viewfinder indication

    Auto Mode LockLOCK AUTO LOCK

    Auto Mode Lock

    Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventingincorrect operation due to accidental buttonpressing during shooting.In this mode the following controls are disabled;

    DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.

    Auto Mode ReleaseRELEASE AUTO RELEASE

    Auto Mode ReleaseRe-enables the controls that were disabled by AutoMode Lock.

    ElectronicFog Filter

    FG FG : FOG

    Electronic Fog FilterMakes the picture look misty white, as when anexternal fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens theimage and gives it a fantasy look.

    ND EffectND ND:ND EFFECT

    ND EffectA black mist darkens the picture, as when an NDfilter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare onthe subject.

    SepiaSEPIA

    SepiaThe scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect ofan older movie. Use together with Wide ( pg. 27)for the authentic look of a classic Hollywoodmovie.

    Dial LCD monitor/Modesymbol Viewfinder indication

    TwilightTWILIGHT

    Twilight

    Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look morenatural and dramatic. The following happens whenTwilight mode is selected:Auto gain control is turned off.White Balance is set to (FINE day mode), but

    can also be manually changed to another mode( pg. 35).

    Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of10 m (33 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m (33 ft.), usemanual focusing ( pg. 33).

    SportsSPORTS

    SportsHigh shutter speed clearly captures fast-movingaction.

    Nega/PosiNEGA POSI

    Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)The colors of a picture are reversed.

    1/2000 sec.High Speed Shutter

    1/2000 S 1/20002

    High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)Captures faster action than Sports mode.

    NEGA POSI mode

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    26EN

    BK Fader

    Fades in/out to a black screen.Mosaic (Fader)

    Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaicpattern.

    Shutter (Wipe)A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,closing over the image like a shutter, or a new imagepushes open the black screen vertically from the center.

    Slide (Wipe)

    A black screen moves in from the left to gradually coverthe image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

    NOTES: Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button

    allows you to record a black blank screen or a mosaicpattern if Mosaic Fader is selected.

    The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/Wipe isused with Sepia ( pg. 25).

    With the Electronic fog filter mode ( pg. 25) engaged, theimage fades in/out or wipes in/out to a white screen.

    MOSAIC

    4EFFECT

    OFF(No indication)

    OFF

    BK

    FADER

    MOSAIC

    SHUTTER

    SLIDE

    BK

    RECORDINGAdvanced Features (cont.)

    Fade-in

    Fade-out

    Fade/WipeThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- orwipe-out works at recording end or when you enterRecordStandby mode.

    ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE

    1 Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shownat left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selectedand reserved.

    The selected modes name and its indication aredisplayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the namedisappears, and only the indication remains.

    START OR END RECORDING

    2Press Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.

    TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY MODE

    3Press EFFECT repeatedly until OFF appears.OFF is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

    fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.

    NOTE (for Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Titles and Picture Stabilizer) :When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings (Fade/Wipe-standby : OFF, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : MAX, Instant Title : off, Picture Stabilizer: off). Thenwhen the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settingsyou selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK. However, if the function is switched during AUTO LOCK, theselected mode will be set and will remain unchanged even when the Select Dial is turned to any positionexcept AUTO LOCK.

    [Ex. : Fader]

    Recording Start/Stop Button

    Function indication

    EFFECT

    After 2 sec.

    LCD monitor orviewfinder

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    EN27LCD monitor or viewfinder Wide

    This feature allows you to record black bars at the topand bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-likewide-screen effect.

    ENGAGE WIDE MODE1 Press WIDE.To restore normal screen, press WIDE again.

    4S.LX

    MAX

    MAX

    NORM

    OFF

    Super LoLux(Gain Up)Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas withlow or poor lighting.

    SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE

    1 Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through themodes as shown at left. Once the desired modeappears, it is engaged.

    The modes name is displayed for approx. 2seconds, then disappears.

    MAX : To record a subject in a dark lit environ-ment. When it is more convenient to shoot

    the subject with a brighter image even ifthe picture becomes slightly coarse.

    NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ-ment. When it is more convenient to shootwith a less coarse picture although thesubject becomes slightly dark. This settingis suitable for measuring sensitivityconforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard forLow Light Sensitivity Measurement).*EIA : Electronic Industries Association

    OFF : Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

    picture brightness adjustment.

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    WIDESUPER LOLUX

    Wide mode

    After 2 sec.

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    28ENInstant TitlesThe camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You cansuperimpose one of them above a previously stored titleas shown in the illustration to the left.Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also inFrench, Spanish and Portuguese. Change the setting inTITLE LANG. in the Menu screen. ( pg. 29, 31).

    SELECT PRESET TITLE

    1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the presettitles until the desired title is displayed.A SPECIAL DAY

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY No display

    OUR VACATION

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    OUR NEW BABY

    WEDDING DAY

    CONGRATULATIONS

    Title display

    RECORDINGAdvanced Features (cont.)

    TITLE

    LCD monitor orviewfinder

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    EN29Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the moredetailed camcorder settings.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears.

    SELECT FUNCTION

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight baron the desired function.When the highlight bar reaches the bottom of

    Menu Screen 1, Menu Screen 2 is automaticallydisplayed. When the highlight bar reaches the top

    of Menu Screen 2, Menu Screen 1 is automaticallydisplayed.If the setting you want cant be found in the Menu

    Screen, place the highlight bar on MENU END,then go to step 5.

    MAKE SETTING

    3Press the MENU Jog Dial. The setting menu of theselected function appears. The setting proceduredepends on the function you select.If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, or

    DATE/ TIME . . ..... see respective pages (FOCUS: pg. 32, 33,EXPOSURE: pg. 34, DATE/TIME: pg. 11).

    If you select JLIP ID NO. . . ..... press the MENU Jog Dial so that the number

    blinks, then rotate it until the desired numberappears, and press it. Then rotate the MENU JogDial to move the highlight bar to EXIT.

    If you select any other functions . . ..... rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight

    bar to the desired setting.

    If you decide you want to return to theprevious setting, rotate the MENU Jog Dial tomove the highlight bar to EXIT.

    END SETTING

    4 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenreappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END.CLOSE MENU

    5Press the MENU Jog Dial. The normal screenreappears.NOTE:The menu function except FOCUS and EXPOSUREare not available while in the Record mode.

    TITLE LANG.

    ENGLISHFRENCHSPANISHPORTUGUESE

    EXIT

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTODECOFFT30AUTOFAST

    MENU4BACKREC TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITLE LANG.D. ZOOMCOLOR BARJLIP ID NO.DEMO MODE4MENU END

    OFFOFFONENGLISHONOFF07OFF

    MENU4BACKREC TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITLE LANG.D. ZOOMCOLOR BAR

    JLIP ID NO.DEMO MODE4MENU END

    OFFOFFONFRENCHONOFF

    07OFF

    25.98

    Normal Screen

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    Menu Screen 1

    Menu Screen 2

    Setting Menu(ex. TITLE LANG.)

    MENU Jog DialSelect Dial

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    30EN RECORDINGAdvanced Features (cont.)

    AUTO

    MANU

    AUTO

    MANU

    OFF

    ON

    FAST

    SLOW

    Adjusts focus automatically.

    Allows you to adjust focus manually ( pg. 32, 33).

    Adjusts exposure automatically.

    Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( pg. 34).

    Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 11).

    Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focusdepends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distancemore than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus atthe maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON, you canshoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60cm (2 ft.).Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

    Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (

    pg. 12).This camcorders Automatic Color Temperature system sensesthe color temperature of the ambient lighting for automaticwhite balance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment isnot possible under the following conditions:When an object is in various shades of the same color.When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

    outdoors.In these cases, use the camcorders built-in preset filters forwhite balance adjustment ( pg. 35).

    Allows you to set the zooming speed (

    pg. 20).

    Menu Screen Explanations

    FOCUS

    EXPOSURE

    DATE/TIME

    TELE MACRO

    TAPE LENGTH

    M.W.B.

    ZOOM SPEED

    AUTO

    : FINE

    : CLOUD

    : HALOGEN

    MWB

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    EN31

    = Factory setting and when the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

    This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapserecording ( pg. 37).

    This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer ( pg. 36) and Time-Lapse recording ( pg. 37).

    The tally lamp remains off at all times.

    The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

    Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)of Instant Titles ( pg. 28)

    Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing andmagnifying images, zooming is possible from 22 times (theoptical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnifi-cation.

    Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum22x magnification) can function. When set to OFF duringDigital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 22x.

    Does not display color bars. Normal screen is recorded.

    Makes the normal screen disappear, then displays color bars. Byrecording color bars at the beginning or end of a tape, an effectsimilar to professional productions can be given to your tape.NOTE:While the color bars are displayed, the camcorders otherfunctions are disabled.

    This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as acomputer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factorysetting is 07.

    Automatic demonstration will not take place.

    Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, Instant Titlesetc. When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screenis closed, demonstration starts.

    NOTES:When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

    allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

    not available. By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

    Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically.

    During demonstration, all functions except zoom are disabled.

    OFF

    ON

    OFF

    ON

    ON

    OFF

    OFF

    ON

    REC TIME

    D. ZOOM

    COLOR BAR

    TITLE LANG.

    JLIP ID NO.

    DEMO MODE

    INT. TIME

    TALLY LAMP

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    32ENFocusingAuto FocusThe camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuousshooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

    listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):When two subjects overlap in the same scene.When illumination is low.*When the subject has no contrast (difference in

    brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,or a clear, blue sky.*

    When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

    patterns that are regularly repeated.When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

    reflecting off the surface of a body of water.When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

    background.* The low-contrast warning appears.

    NOTES: If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

    not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a pieceof soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

    When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-outfirst ( pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend-ing on the distance between the camcorder and thesubject. When Tele Macro ( pg. 30) is activated, thecamcorder will not zoom out automatically.

    Focusdetection zone

    RECORDINGAdvanced Features (cont.)

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    EN33

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSURE

    DATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTO

    DECOFFT30AUTOFAST

    25.98

    AUTOMANU

    EXIT

    FOCUS

    Manual Focus

    NOTE:You should already have made the necessary viewfinderadjustments ( pg. 14). If you havent, do so beforecontinuing.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears, and the highlight bar is placed onFOCUS.

    ACCESS FOCUS MENU SCREEN

    2Press the MENU Jog Dial.

    ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto MANU, then press it. and appear. Thefocus is locked at this point.

    ADJUST FOCUS

    4 To farther subject . . .Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. appears andblinks.Go to step 5.

    To nearer subject . . .

    Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. appearsand blinks.Go to step 5.

    END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS

    5Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenreappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENUEND.

    CLOSE MENU

    6Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen

    disppears and reappears to indicate the focusis locked.

    NOTES: To return to Auto Focus, select AUTO in step3. To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from

    step1. Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

    position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If youfocus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

    zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced atlonger focal lengths. When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

    closer, or will blink.

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    MENUJog Dial

    Manual Focus Screen

    Focus Menu Screen

    Menu Screen

    Select Dial

    No indicationduring recording

    No indicationduringrecording

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    34EN RECORDINGAdvanced Features (cont.)Exposure ControlThis feature automatically adjusts the iris for the bestavailable picture quality, but you can override and makethe adjustment manually.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears.

    ACCESS EXPOSURE MENUSCREEN

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto EXPOSURE and press it.ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE

    3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto MANU, then press it. 00 (exposure controllevel counter) appears.ADJUST EXPOSURE

    4 To brighten the image . . .Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward. The exposurecontrol level counter increases (maximum +06).Go to step 5.

    To darken the image . . .Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward. The exposure

    control level counter decreases (maximum 06).Go to step 5.

    END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE

    5Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenreappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENUEND.

    CLOSE MENU

    6 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screendisappears and the exposure control level counterreappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted.

    NOTES: To return to the factory setting, select AUTO in step3. To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from

    step1.

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSURE

    DATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTO

    DECOFFT30AUTOFAST

    25.98

    +0606

    00

    AUTOMANU

    EXIT

    EXPOSURE

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    To darken the image

    To brighten the image

    Menu Screen

    Exposure Menu Screen

    Manual Exposure Screen

    MENUJog Dial

    No indicationduringrecording

    Exposurecontrol levelcounter

    Select Dial

    No indicationduring recording

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    EN35Manual White Balance Adjustment(M.W.B.)The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, the more advanced camcorder operator wouldprefer to control this function manually and achieve a

    more professional color/tint reproduction.ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The MenuScreen appears.

    ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENUSCREEN

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto M.W.B., then press it.SELECT WHITE BALANCE

    3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto the required white balance.AUTO ................... Automatic adjustment : FINE ............. Outdoors on sunny day : CLOUD ........ Outdoors on cloudy day : HALOGEN ... Light source is halogen or

    tungsten lampMWB .................... When using a personal White

    Balance Setting stored inmemory (see below.)

    CLOSE MENU

    4 Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screenreappears. Then press the MENU Jog Dial again toexit the Menu Screen.

    MWBMWB sets the color temperature for the subjects lightsource so you can shoot with natural colors that areunaffected by surroundings, even when there aremultiple subjects with different color temperatures.

    PREPARE WHITE OBJECT1 Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as asheet of white paper.

    SELECT MWB

    2Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, selectMWB.MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE

    3Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB beginsblinking. MWB blinks while the white balance isbeing stored in memory, then the Menu Screenreappears when memorization is complete.

    CLOSE MENU

    4 Press the MENU Jog Dial.

    NOTES: To switch to automatic white balance

    adjustment, set the M.W.B. in the MenuScreen to AUTO, or turn the Select Dial toAUTO LOCK.

    Re-adjust the White Balance when thelighting has changed, when the camcorderhas been turned off and on again, or whenthe Select Dials position has been changed.

    When adjusted by putting colored paper infront of the subject in step1 of MWB, thisunit makes its color temperature standard forautomatic white balance. So you can enjoyshooting with different colors. For example,when adjusting with red, blue or yellowcolors, the image becomes the color whichapproximates to green, orange or purplerespectively.

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACRO

    TAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTODECOFF

    T30AUTOFAST

    25.98

    AUTO: FINE: CLOUD: HALOGEN

    MWB

    EXIT

    M. W. B.

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    Menu Screen

    M.W.B. Menu Screen

    Select Dial

    MENU Jog Dial

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    36EN RECORDINGAdvanced Features (cont.)Self-TimerYou can set the delay between pressing the RecordingStart/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If yousecure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating thecamcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

    NOTE:Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby modebefore performing the following steps.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTOLOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.ACCESS INT. TIME MENU SCREEN

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto INT. TIME, then press the MENU Jog Dial.SET INTERVAL TIME

    3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight barto the desired time, then press the MENU Jog Dial.The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar isplaced on MENU END.

    CLOSE MENU

    4 Press the MENU Jog Dial.

    START DELAYED RECORDING5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When theselected time has elapsed, recording beginsautomatically.

    To Cancel Self-Timer . . ..... Before the recording begins, press the Recording

    Start/Stop Button to display PAUSE , then setINT. TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF.

    MENU

    4MENU ENDFOCUSEXPOSUREDATE TIMETELE MACROTAPE LENGTHM. W. B.ZOOM SPEED4NEXT

    AUTOAUTODECOFFT30AUTOFAST

    25.98

    MENU4BACKREC TIMEINT. TIMETALLY LAMPTITLE LANG.D. ZOOMCOLOR BARJLIP ID NO.DEMO MODE4MENU END

    OFFOFFONENGLISHONOFF07OFF

    INT. TIME

    OFF15 S30 S1 MIN5 MIN

    EXIT

    REC TIME

    OFF1 4 S1 2 S1 S5 S

    EXIT

    15S1S

    LCD monitor or viewfinder

    Menu Screen

    REC TIME MenuINT. TIME Menu

    RecordingStart/StopButton

    INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on thenormal screen

    Select Dial

    MENUJog Dial

    INT. TIME

    Indicator

    REC TIMEIndicator

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    EN37AnimationGive 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 beforeperforming the following steps.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 Turn the Select Dial to any position exceptAUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.SET RECORDING TIME

    2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the

    highlight bar to REC TIME, then press theMENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move thehighlight bar to the desired time, then press theMENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit theMenu Screen.

    START RECORDING

    3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button afterfocusing on the subject. The recording stopsautomatically after the selected period of time.ASSEMBLE SERIES OFPICTURES

    4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number ofpictures.RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

    5Set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF.

    NOTES: For best results, make sure the camcorder is

    secured when shooting in Animation orTime-Lapse mode.

    Fade- or Wipe-in/out cannot be performed duringAnimation or Time-Lapse shooting.

    Before performing other operations followingAnimation or Time-Lapse recording, make surethe Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

    Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are

    canceled when the power is shut off or when thecassette is ejected.

    Time-LapseYou can record sequentially at preset time spans.Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,you can record subtle changes over an extendedperiod of time.

    NOTE:Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standbymode and the recording mode is set to SP beforeperforming the following steps.

    ACCESS MENU SCREEN

    1 Turn the Select Dial to any position exceptAUTO LOCK, then press MENUJog Dial.SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

    RECORDINGS2Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move thehighlight bar to INT. TIME, then press theMENU Jog Dial. The INT. TIME Menu appears.Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move thehighlight bar to the desired time, then press theMENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.

    SET RECORDING TIME

    3Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move thehighlight bar to REC TIME, then press theMENU Jog Dial. The REC TIME Menu appears.

    Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move thehighlight bar to the desired time, then press theMENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen reappears.Press the MENU Jog Dial again to exit theMenu Screen.

    START TIME-LAPSERECORDING

    4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.Recording and intervals alternateautomatically.

    RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

    5To release when PAUSE is displayed, setREC TIME and INT. TIME in the MenuScreen to OFF. To release when PAUSE and REC are not displayed,press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display PAUSE , then set REC TIME and INT.TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF.

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    38EN

    M1:23:45SP 4

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback

    PLAY/PAUSE

    STOP

    FF

    REW

    LCD Monitor in Retracted Position

    Tape runningindicator

    4 : Playback3 : Fast-Forward/

    Forward Search

    2 : Rewind/ReverseSearch6 : Still Playback

    Recording mode indicator

    Tape counter

    Battery pack remaining power indicator

    LCD monitor/viewfinderindications

    LOAD A CASSETTE

    1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder,then insert the cassette with the label facing out.Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed andlocked.

    SELECT MODE

    2Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then setthe Power Switch to PLAY. The power indicatorlights.

    PLAY BACK

    3Press PLAY/PAUSE . The playback picture appears.STOP PLAYBACK

    4 Press STOP.

    Rewind or Fast-forward the tapePress REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tapeduring Stop mode.

    NOTES: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

    minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the PowerSwitch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.

    When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCDmonitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more,the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinderswitches off automatically to save power.

    The playback picture can also be viewed in theviewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on aconnected TV ( pg. 42). Camcorder operation is thesame as described in this section.

    You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

    monitor with it flipped over and retracted. LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:The battery pack remaining power indicator is

    displayed for approximately 5 seconds on the LCDmonitor when the LCD monitor is turned on, andthen it disappears. However, the battery packremaining power indicator blinks when thepower is almost gone.

    During Stop, Fast-Forward or Rewind mode, none ofthe indications are displayed in the viewfinder.

    Power Switch

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    EN39

    AT

    PLAYBACK Features

    Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitorTo brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial toward +.To darken the image, turn the Dial toward .

    Speaker volume controlYou can adjust the speaker volume by turning theVOLUME Dial.

    ADJUST VOLUME

    1 If you want to turn up the volume . . .Turn the Dial toward +.If you want to turn down the volume . . .Turn the Dial toward .

    NOTE:

    When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not heardfrom the speaker.

    TrackingThis function can be used to eliminate noise bars thatappear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is AutoTracking. Manual Tracking is also available.

    ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING

    1Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode.

    Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear.To return to Auto Tracking, press the MENU Jog

    Dial. AT blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,the indication disappears.

    NOTES: When noise bars appear during playback, the

    camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT isdisplayed.

    Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded onother VCRs or camcorders.

    VOLUME

    BRIGHT

    MENU Jog Dial

    Speaker

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    40EN PLAYBACK Features (cont.)FEATURE: Still Playback

    PURPOSE: To pause during playback.OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

    playback.2) To resume normal playback, press

    PLAY/PAUSE again.NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may

    become monochrome during StillPlayback. This is normal.

    FEATURE: Shuttle Search

    PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in eitherdirection.

    OPERATION: Forward Search1) Press FF during playback.Reverse Search1) Press REW during playback.

    NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures maybecome monochrome or darken inShuttle Search. This is normal.

    FEATURE: Counter Memory Function

    PURPOSE: To make it easier to locate a specifictape segment.

    OPERATION: 1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold formore than 1 second. The counterresets to 0:00:00.

    2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than

    1 second. M appears.3) After recording or playback, pressSTOP, then REW. The tapeautomatically stops at or close to0:00:00.

    4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to startplayback.

    NOTES: The counter memory functions inthe Fast-Forward and Rewindmodes.

    To disable Counter MemoryFunction, pressCOUNTER R/M forless than 1 second so the Mdisappears.

    STOP

    FFPLAY/PAUSE

    COUNTER R/M

    REW

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    EN41PLAYBACKUsing The Cassette AdapterCassette 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.

    INSERT BATTERY

    1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and installone AA(R6) size battery as shown in theillustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

    INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

    2Slide the latch to open the adapter compartmentdoor, then insert the cassette and close thecompartment door.

    PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR3Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play thetape back as you would any other.

    REMOVE CASSETTE FROMADAPTER

    4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opensautomatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Donot attempt to force the adapter open. Then insertyour finger in the hole on the underside of theadapter as shown in the illustration at left, push upand remove the cassette.

    NOTES: During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

    reels for safety and tape protection. During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

    frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars mayappear on the screen.

    To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and theadapter, cover the adapters recording safety hole withadhesive tape.

    VCR

    Recording safety hole

    Compartment door

    Sliding latch

    Compact video cassette

    Reels

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    42ENThere 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, connect theAudio and Video cables between the AUDIO andVIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder andthose on the VCR.

    SUPPLY POWER

    2Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.SELECT MODE

    3Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TVto its VIDEO mode.

    Connection To A TV With A/V InputConnectors B (Playback ONLY)

    NOTE:Use the optional Audio and Video cables.

    CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV

    1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect theAudio and Video cables between the AUDIO andVIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder andthose on the TV.

    SELECT MODE

    2Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified inits instructions).

    Connection To A TV With NO A/V InputConnectors (Playback ONLY)

    NOTE:Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.

    *Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connectionprocedure.

    NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power

    Adapter/Charger as the power supply insteadof the battery pack.

    To monitor the picture and sound from thecamcorder without inserting a tape, set thecamcorders Power Switch to CAMERA,then set your TV to the appropriate inputmode.

    If you have a TV or speakers that are notspecially shielded, do not place the speakersadjacent to the TV as interference will occurin the camcorder playback picture.

    PLAYBACKBasic Connections

    VCR

    Whenconnecting thecables, openthe jack cover.

    To AUDIO and VIDEOOUT connectors

    Audio and Videocables (optional)

    To AUDIO and

    VIDEO INconnectors

    Antenna

    RF unit RF-V5U (optional)

    To AUDIO,VIDEO and RF DCOUT connectors

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    EN43TAPE DUBBINGTape Dubbing

    CONNECT EQUIPMENT

    1 Following the illustration at left, connect thecamcorder and the VCR.PREPARE FOR DUBBING

    2Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY, turnon the VCRs power, and insert the appropriatecassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

    SELECT VCR MODE

    3Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.FIND EDIT-IN POINT

    4Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot

    just before the edit-in point. Once its reached, pressPAUSE on the camcorder.

    START EDITING

    5Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCRsRecord mode.STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

    6 Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and pressPAUSE on the camcorder.

    EDIT MORE SEGMENTS7Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, thenstop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

    VCR (Recording deck)

    PLAY/PAUSE

    To AUDIO andVIDEO OUTconnectors

    When connectingthe cables, open thejack cover.

    To AUDIO andVIDEO INconnectors

    Audio and Videocables (optional)

    Power Switch

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    44EN

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    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

    BUTTONSFUNCTIONS

    With the camcorders power switch With the camcorders power switchset to CAMERA. set to PLAY.

    1 Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal.transmitting window

    2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 20)

    3 PLAY Button Playback start ( pg. 38)

    4 STOP Button Stop ( pg. 38)

    5 REW Button Retake (rewind)/Quick Review ( pg. 21) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search ( pg. 38)

    6 INSERT Button Insert Editing ( pg. 50)7 START/STOP Button Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

    8 INT. TIME Button Self-Timer/Time-Lapse ( pg. 45)

    9 REC TIME Button Animation/Time-Lapse ( pg. 45)

    0 PAUSE Button Pause ( pg. 40)

    ! FF Button Retake (forward) ( pg. 21) FF/FF Shuttle Search ( pg. 38)

    @ A.DUB Button Audio dubbing ( pg. 51)

    # PAUSEIN Connector pg. 47

    $ MBR SET Button pg. 46

    % VISS Button Index Code marking ( pg. 45) ^ VCR CTL Button pg. 46

    & R.A.EDIT Buttons pg. 48

    RM-V705U(provided)

    RM-V700U(optional)

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY

    PULL OUT BATTERYHOLDER

    1 Type A : Pull out by inserting a pointedinstrument into slot a .Type B : Pull out while sliding the lock

    hole.Type C : Pinch the release tab and pull

    out.

    INSERT BATTERY

    2Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert

    the lithium battery (CR2025)* into thebattery holder.

    REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

    3Insert the battery holder into the remotecontrol unit, and push the holder until itclicks into place.* Read the caution concerning lithium

    batteries ( pg. 2).

    # & : RM-V700U only.

    The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basicoperations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additionalrecording functions possible.

    ReleasetabLock hole

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    EN45

    INDEX1MIN1 2S

    15 5m(16.4ft)

    1530

    30

    FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-LapsePURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release

    Interval Timer and Rec Time functionsas well as the Menu Screen.

    OPERATION: Self-Timer1) Set

    Instead of performing steps 1 through4 on pg. 36 (Self-Timer), press INT.TIME on the remote control. Eachtime INT. TIME is pressed, theInterval Timer indicator appears,changing in the following order: 15S,30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication(off).

    2) ReleaseInstead of setting INT. TIME toOFF in the Menu, press INT. TIMEon the remote control until theInterval Timer indicator disappears.

    Animation1) Set

    Instead of performing steps 1 and 2on pg. 37 (Animation), press RECTIME on the remote control. Eachtime REC TIME is pressed, the RecTime indicator appears, changing inthe following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,5S and No indication (off).

    2) ReleaseInstead of using the Menu in step 5on pg. 37, press REC TIME on theremote control until the Rec Time

    indicator disappears.Time-Lapse1) Set

    Instead of performing steps 1 through3 on pg. 37 (Time-Lapse), pressINT. TIME and REC TIME on theremote control. Each time INT. TIMEis pressed, the Interval Timerindicator appears, changing in thefollowing order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN,5MIN and No indication (off). Eachtime REC TIME is pressed, the RecTime indicator appears, changing in

    the following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S,5S and No indication (off).

    2) ReleaseInstead of using the Menu in step 5on pg. 37, press INT. TIME and RECTIME on the remote control until theindicators disappear.

    NOTE: Also refer to pgs. 36 and 37.

    FEATURE: Index Code Marking (RM-V700U only)PURPOSE: To give you automatic access to any

    selected point on a recording.

    OPERATION: 1) Press VISS once to place the indexcode. INDEX blinks duringmarking.

    NOTE: IfVISSis pressed during Record-Standby mode, the mark is placedwhereSTART/STOPis pressed.

    When using the remote control, be sure topoint it at the remote sensor. The aboveillustration shows the approximate transmittedbeam effective area for indoor use.The transmitted beam may not be effective ormay cause incorrect operation outdoors orwhen the remote sensor is directly exposed tosunlight or powerful lighting.

    INT. TIMEREC TIME

    START/STOPVISS

    RM-V705U(provided)

    RM-V700U(optional)

    OR

    Interval Timer Indicator

    Rec Time Indicator

    Transmitted beameffective area

    Remote sensor

    LCD monitoror viewfinder

    Index CodeMarking

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    46EN

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    VCR BRANDNAME

    BUTTONS(A) (B)

    GE 1 19 2

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    MAGNAVOX 9 51 17 17 6

    MITSUBISHI 6 76 8

    NEC 3 73 8

    PHILIPS 1 99 51 19 49 19 6

    JVC 9 19 69 3

    HITACHI 6 66 3

    VCR BRANDNAME

    BUTTONS(A) (B)

    PHILIPS 1 23 3

    SANYO 3 6

    3 5SHARP 1 5

    1 `

    SONY 6 56 `3 93 1

    TOSHIBA 6 9

    6 1

    ZENITH 1 6

    RCA 9 29 46 66 39 `

    PANASONIC 1 31 71 19 41 8

    VCR CODE LIST

    A

    B

    C

    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

    Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as thesource player. You can select up to 8 cuts for automaticediting, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easilyperformed when the optional RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, pg. 44) is set to operate with yourbrand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also beperformed by operating the VCR manually.Before operation, make sure the lithium battery isinstalled in the remote control RM-V700U ( pg. 44).

    SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

    SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

    1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remotetoward the VCRs infrared sensor. Then, referring tothe VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

    SET, and press button (A) and then (B).The code is automatically set once you release the

    MBR SET button, and the VCRs power comes on.

    OPERATE VCR

    2Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, whileholding VCR CTL, press the