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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-
tion 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 the 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
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 (
pg. 40 ­ 42) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (
pg. 43, 44). They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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 and
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs
and, to recharge them, the provided multi-
voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
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.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.


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Program Manager II (
pg. 18 ­ 31)
Programme AE with Special Effects
(
pg. 18, 19)
·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
5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording)
(
pg. 16)
22x Optical Hyper Zoom (
pg. 14)
CONTENTS
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GETTING STARTED
4
Power .............................................. 4
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ..... 6
Date/Time Setting ................................ 7
Tape Length Setting ............................... 8
Recording Mode Setting .......................... 8
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................. 9
Grip Adjustment ................................. 10
Viewfinder Adjustment ......................... 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment .................... 11
Tripod Mounting ................................. 11
RECORDING
12
Basic Recording ................................. 12
Basic Features .................................. 14
Advanced Features ............................. 18
PLAYBACK
32
Basic Playback .................................. 32
Features ......................................... 33
Using The Cassette Adapter .................. 35
Basic Connections .............................. 36
TAPE DUBBING
37
TROUBLESHOOTING
38
INDEX
40
Controls ......................................... 40
Connectors ...................................... 40
Indicators ........................................ 40
Other Parts ..................................... 40
Viewfinder Indications ........................ 42
CAUTIONS
43
SPECIFICATIONS
45
MAJOR FEATURES
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
·AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15EG
·Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
·Battery Pack
BN-V12U
·Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 1
(clock operation)
·Shoulder Strap
·AUDIO/VIDEO
(A/V) Cable
·DC Cord
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
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.
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
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.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
1 Hookitstopendtothecamcorderandpushthe
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2 SlideBATT.RELEASEandpulloutthebatterypack.
BATT. PACK
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
BN-V12U
75
BN-V22U
150
BN-V25U
200


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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.
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 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 from
your camcorder.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
While the AC Power Adapter/Charger's 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/Charger
does 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. Don't
allow 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 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.
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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
To DC IN jack
DC cord
DC OUT
terminal
To car's
cigarette
lighter socket
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15EG
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3E (optional)
To AC outlet
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(connect as shown in the illustration above).
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 illustration above).
NOTE:
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
Charge marker


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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 Ensurethattheplus(+)sideisupandinserta
CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
5 Closethecompartmentcoveruntilitclicksinplace.
NOTE:
See "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (
pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
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