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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS
camcorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
following pages to ensure safe use of your new
camcorder.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
PAL
Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C
video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can be
used with this unit.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the
power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi-
ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt -- consult a competent electrician.
Using This Instruction Manual
· All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (
pg. 4, 5).
· 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. 72 75) and familiarize
yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow
and cautions (
pgs. 76, 77). They contain
extremely important information regarding the safe
use of your new camcorder.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/
Battery charger for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-
type colour television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard.
However, live recording is possible anywhere. Use
the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to
recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC
Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conver-
sion adapter may be necessary to accommodate
different designs of AC outlets in different
countries.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
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MAJOR FEATURES
Programme AE with Special
Effects (
pg. 22, 23)
Auto Mode Lock
Auto Mode Release
Electronic Fog Filter
ND Effect
Sepia
Twilight
Sports
Nega/Posi
1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Digital Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 16)
Picture Stabiliser (
pg. 17)
Integrated Auto Light
(
pg. 19)
Zoom-in
Zoom-out
Digital Still Camera Built-in
(PC communication capable)
(
pg. 44 59)
Program Manager II
(
pg. 22 37)
Programme AE with Special Effects,
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux,
Instant Title, Menu Adjustment
(Focus, Exposure Control and so on.)
Random Assemble Editing
(
pg. 62 65)
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
6
Power ....................................................................................... 6
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ............................................ 8
Date/Time Setting ......................................................................... 9
Grip Adjustment ......................................................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment ................................................................. 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................................................. 11
Tripod Mounting .......................................................................... 11
Tape Length Setting ..................................................................... 12
Recording Mode Setting ................................................................ 12
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................................ 13
VIDEO RECORDING
14
Basic Recording .......................................................................... 14
Basic Features ............................................................................ 16
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 22
VIDEO PLAYBACK
38
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 38
Features................................................................................... 39
Using The Cassette Adapter ............................................................ 41
BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR
42
TAPE DUBBING
43
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
44
Basic Shooting............................................................................ 44
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 46
D.S.C. PLAYBACK
51
Basic Playback ........................................................................... 51
Advanced Features ...................................................................... 52
Connection ................................................................................ 59
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
60
Random Assemble Editing .............................................................. 62
Insert Editing (VIDEO)................................................................... 66
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) .... 67
Audio Dubbing ............................................................................ 68
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TROUBLESHOOTING
69
INDEX
72
Controls ................................................................................... 72
Connectors ................................................................................ 72
Indicators ................................................................................. 72
Other Parts ............................................................................... 72
Viewfinder Indications .................................................................. 74
CAUTIONS
76
SPECIFICATIONS
78
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
78
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EK
·Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
·Battery Pack
BN-V12U
·Remote Control
Unit RM-V709U
·CD-ROM including two
software programs
·PC Connection Cable x 2
· DC Cord
· Shoulder Strap
·Editing cable
· AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) cable
(for Windows®)
(for Macintosh®)
·Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 2 (for clock
operation and remote
control unit)
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GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder's 3-way power supply system lets you
choose 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 Connectthecharger's ACpowercordtoawall
outlet.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2 Alignthemarksandslidethebatterypackinthe
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
·The CHG. indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3 WhentheCHG.indicatorstopsblinkingbutstayslit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite
the direction of the arrow.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1 Hookitstopendtothecamcorderandpushthe
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2 SlideBATT.RELEASEandpulloutthebatterypack.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder's power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge
the battery pack before recharging.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter
as shown in the above illustration.
Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights when discharging
starts, and goes out when discharging
is complete.
CHG.
(charge)
indicator
Marks
To AC outlet
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH switch
BATT. PACK
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
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.
Push in.
Hook on.
BATT. RELEASE
BATT. PACK
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
BN-V12U
65
( 40 )
BN-V22U
135
( 85 )
BN-V25U
180
( 110 )
( ) : when the video light is on.