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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 Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell 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. 3).
· 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. 42 44) and familiarize
yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
...... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow
and cautions (
pgs. 45, 46). 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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LCD Colour Monitor (
pg. 12)
Programme AE with Special Effects
(
pgs. 16, 17)
· Auto Mode Lock
· Auto Mode Release
· Electronic Fog Filter · ND Effect
· Sepia · Twilight · Sports
· 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter
· 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Integrated Auto Light (
pg. 15)
Variable-Speed Hyper Zoom
(
pg. 14)
EasyEdit with Random Assemble
Editing (
pg. 33 35)
GETTING STARTED
4
Power .................................................... 4
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ......... 6
Viewfinder Adjustment ................................ 6
Date/Time Setting ...................................... 7
Tape Length Setting ..................................... 8
Recording Mode Setting ................................ 8
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................ 8
Grip Adjustment ......................................... 9
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................ 9
Tripod Mounting ......................................... 9
RECORDING
10
Basic Recording ....................................... 10
Basic Features ......................................... 14
Advanced Features ................................... 16
PLAYBACK
28
Basic Playback ........................................ 28
Features ................................................ 29
Basic Connections ..................................... 30
Using The Cassette Adapter ......................... 31
EDITING
32
Tape Dubbing .......................................... 32
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ............... 33
USING REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
36
Insert Editing .......................................... 38
Audio Dubbing ......................................... 39
TROUBLESHOOTING
40
INDEX
42
Controls ................................................ 42
Connectors ............................................. 42
Indicators .............................................. 42
Other Parts ............................................ 42
LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............................ 44
CAUTIONS
45
SPECIFICATIONS
47
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11EG/EK
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·Remote Control
Unit RM-V704U
or RM-V700U
· Battery Pack
BN-V12U
·Shoulder Strap
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CONTENTS
MAJOR FEATURES
·Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
· DC cord
·Editing cable
· Lithium Battery
CR2025 x2
·AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) cable
The Logical Choice
The only compact video cassettes that can be used with
your VHS VCR*
*With Cassette Adapter
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GETTING STARTED
REFRESH indicator
REFRESH switch
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'sACpowercordtoawall
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2 Alignthemarksandslidethebatterypackinthe
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3 Whenchargingiscompleted,theENDindicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction
of the arrow.
To AC outlet
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.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
BATT. PACK
LCD monitor on/
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder off
Viewfinder on
BN-V12U
50 (35)
55 (35)
BN-V22U
110 (75)
120 (80)
BN-V25U
150 (100)
160 (105)
( ): when the video light is on.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1 Hookitstopendtothecamcorderandpushthe
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2 SlideBATT.RELEASEandpulloutthebatterypack.
** CHARGE MARKER
A charge marker is provided on the
battery pack to help you remember
whether it has been charged or not.
Two colours are provided (red and
black)--you choose which one
means charged and which means
discharged.
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
END
indicator
Charge marker
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack
before recharging.
To discharge the battery . . .
..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration above. Then push REFRESH. The
REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.
2
1
1
Push in.
Hook on.
BATT. RELEASE
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.
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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 4 are for fully discharged battey 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 from
your camcorder.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don't
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
If you stop recharging or discharging partway through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter's 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.
A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to
continue.
The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that's been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as
shown in the above illustration).
NOTES:
When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
When using the optional Car Battery Charger,
refer to the respective instruction booklet.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the above illustration).
NOTE:
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
To car's cigarette
lighter socket
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11EG/EK
DC cord
DC OUT
terminal
To AC outlet
To DC in jack
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
1 Switchofftheunit'spowerandremovethepower
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
2 Opentheclockbatterycompartmentcoverwhile
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
3 Insertapointed,non-metallicobjectbetweenthe
battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
4 Ensuringtheplus(+)sideisup,insertaCR2025
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
5 Closethecompartmentcoveruntilitclicksinplace.
NOTE:
See "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (
pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
Viewfinder Adjustment
POSITION VIEWFINDER
1 Adjusttheviewfindermanuallyforbestviewability
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
2 SetthepowerswitchtoCAMERA.
ADJUST DIOPTER
3 Turnthediopteradjustmentcontroluntilthe
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
1
1
2
2
3
A
Set POWER to "CAMERA".