GR-SZ3000

ENGLISH

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.

Using This Instruction Manual

???All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z 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 (Z pgs. 44 ??? 46) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (Z pgs. 47, 48). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

nTo prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

nWhen 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.

Cassettes marked ?????? and ?????? can be used with this camcorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked ??????.

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.

nDispose of used battery promptly.

nKeep away from children.

nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

n The Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/ EEC.

n Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

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 conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

NOTES:

cThe rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

cThe 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.

MAJOR FEATURES

nProgram Manager (Z pg. 14 ??? 25)

nProgramme AE with Special Effects (Z pgs. 14, 15)

???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

nPicture Stabilizer (Z pg. 18)

nDigital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 12)

nDigital Fades/Wipes (Z pg. 19)

nEasyEdit with Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 34 ??? 37)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

???AC Power Adapter/

Charger AA-V11EG

???Battery Pack

BN-V12U

???Cassette Adapter C-P7U

???Shoulder Strap

???Cable Adapter

???Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2

???Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U

4EN

END indicator

Charge marker

** CHARGE MARKER

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)???you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

GETTINGSTARTED

Power

This camcorder???s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

cNo function is available without power supply.

cUse only specified power supply.

cDo not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

1 Connect the charger???s AC power cord to a wall outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

3 When charging is completed, the END indicator lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

Hook on.

Push in.

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

DETACH BATTERY PACK

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

**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 to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the above illustration).

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in the above illustration).

NOTES:

cWhen using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

cThe optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

cWhen using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

NOTES:

cThe supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

cWhen using the provided DC cord, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.

4

5

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

3

1

2

Set POWER to ???CAMERA???.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability (see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

3 Turn the diopter adjustment control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

MENU

+

PROGRAM AE select dial

NEAR

END :MENU KEY

Set Time and

Date Screen

1 . 1 . 00 10:45

Set Cancel

EN 7

???If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to ???Cancel???, then press

MENU.

???If you???re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

START CLOCK OPERATION

5 Once you???ve set the date and time, press FAR or NEAR until ???Set??? begins to blink, then press MENU. The Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MENU

6 Press MENU.

NOTES:

cTo display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a

connected TV, see ???Date/Time Character Insert??? (Z pg. 22).

cIf, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2, 31. 6, etc.) and perform step 5, ???Input Error??? appears blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, ???, FAR or NEAR to input the correct number.

8EN

30???45???60 tape length select button

Set POWER to ???CAMERA???.

Tape length indicator

30 30 45 60

Recording format indicator

T

SET RECORDING FORMAT

1 Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required indication appears in the viewfinder.

: Super VHS

T : Regular VHS

NOTE:

Super VHS recordings cannot be made on VHS-C tapes.

Turn to take up slack.

EN 9

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

1 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

2 Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

3 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked.

NOTES:

cA cassette holder can???t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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

cMake sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

cThe cassette holder can???t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet, making sure the strap isn???t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Start/Stop button

Tally lamp

NOTES:

4 Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

Zoom level indicator

RETAKE (R/F)

Power zoom lever

Record-Standby Up

Record-Standby Down

AUTO PAUSE

QUICK REC

14EN

1 second later, the mode is activated.

After 1 sec.

Sepia

RECORDING AdvancedFeatures

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

Viewfinder

???The selected mode???s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activated.

???When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected, only the mode???s name is displayed. Then the name disappears and the mode is activated.

1

LOCK

AUTO

+

NOTES:

0 0 0 1

/ 1

FAR NEAR

???

D

F G

N

PROGRAM AE select dial

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting.

???In this mode the following controls are disabled; Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MENU.

RELEASE Auto Release Auto Mode Release

Auto Mode Release

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

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a ???fancy??? look.

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

Sepia Sepia

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 20) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie.

EN 15

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. The following happens when Twilight mode is selected:

???Auto gain control is turned off.

???White Balance is set to ?????? (outdoor mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode (Z pg. 23).

???Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to- camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing (Z pg. 17).

Sports Sports

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

Focus detection zone

PROGRAM AE select dial

Auto Focus

The camcorder???s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting 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-colour 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 in the viewfinder.

Focus Lock

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially helpful in the following situations:

???When things pass between your subject and the camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your subject in before recording.

???When you want your subject to be focused, and to appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage the focus lock function and move the camcorder until the subject is where you want it.

+

+02

???Exposure level indicator

To brighten the image

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

2 Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press ??? (maximum ???06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder.

When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

3 Press + and ??? simultaneously. The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears.

[Ex. : Black Fader]

FADE IN

SELECT button

SET button

PROGRAM AE select dial

NOTES:

cPressing and holding the Recording Start/ Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected.

cThe screen becomes slightly reddish when

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (Z pg. 15).

EN 19

Fade/Wipe

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record???Standby mode.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 Press SELECT repeatedly until ??? Fade/Wipe??? appears.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

3 Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected and reserved.

???The selected mode???s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains.

START RECORDING

4 Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and activate fade- or wipe-in.

OR . . .

END RECORDING

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and engage fade- or wipe-out.

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

STANDBY MODE

5 While ??? Fade/Wipe??? is displayed, press SET twice.

??????OFF??? is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

BK Black Fader

Fades in/out to a black screen.

Mosaic Fader

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic pattern.

Shutter Wipe

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

Slide Wipe

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

Wide mode

Title

Title indication

Happy Birthday

Happy Holidays

Our Family

Movie Star

No indication

Party Time

Merry Christmas

Wedding Day

Congratulations

The characters you have set using Character Generator

Wide

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like ???wide-screen??? effect.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 Press SELECT repeatedly until ??? Wide??? appears.

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

3 Press SET.

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

4 Press SET again while ??? Wide??? appears.

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left.

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 Press SELECT repeatedly until ??? Title ??? appears.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

3 Engage the Record???Standby mode, then press SET to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed.

SET

The characters you have set using Character Generator

Date display

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles.

NOTE:

You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 7). If you haven???t, do so before continuing.

DISPLAY

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT DISPLAY

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

3 Press SET while in Record???Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

NOTES:

cThe selected display can be recorded.

cIf you don???t want to record the display, select Date-off mode before shooting.

cIf you want to delete the display during shooting, press SELECT repeatedly until ???Disp. ??? appears then press

SET.

cTo recall the display, press SET again.

25.12.97

Time display

10:45:56

AUTO DATE RECORD

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations:

???After changing the date. ???After loading a cassette.

???After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

25.12.97SET.

In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with ???Auto Date???.

Date/Time display

25.12.9710:45:56

NOTES:

cSetting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

cIn the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes while you???re shooting, the date indication is recorded for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded during any other recordings made on that day.

SELECT

SET

PROGRAM AE select dial

No indication (Auto) MWB

EN 23

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

This camcorder???s Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions:

???When an object is in various shades of the same colour.

???When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.

In these cases, use the camcorder???s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

SELECT FUNCTION

2 Press SELECT reapeatedly until ??? M.W.B. ??? appears.

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

3 Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required indication appears in the viewfinder.

???MWB??? ..... With a memorized personal White Balance setting (see below)

??? ??? ......... Outdoors on sunny day

??????......... Outdoors on cloudy day

?????? .......... Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

1

2

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

ADJUST FOCUS

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually (Z pg. 17).

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

+

END :MENU KEY

PAUSE

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.

SELECT MODE

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

2 Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

3 Press + or ??? to place the highlight bar on the desired function.

MAKE SETTING

4 The setting procedure depends on the function you select.

If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer, Rec Time, JLIP ID NO. or Tally. . . .

.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears.

If you select Set Character or Date/Time, . . .

.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function (Set Character ??? Z pg. 21; Date/ Time ??? Z pg. 7).

CLOSE MENU

5 Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

NOTE:

The menu is available only in the Record-Standby mode.

Animation

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

SET RECORDING TIME

2 Press ??? or + to move the highlight bar down to ???Rec Time???, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from ???1/4s???, ???1/2s???, ???1s???, ???5s???, or select to turn the function ???OFF???. Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

START RECORDING

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

PICTURES

4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number of pictures.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

5 Set ???Rec Time??? in the Menu screen to ???OFF???.

NOTES:

cFor best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.

cFade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

cBefore performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

EN 27

Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time.

NOTE:

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

1 Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press

MENU.

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

RECORDINGS

2 Press ??? or + to move the highlight bar down to ???Interval Timer???, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from ???15s???, ???30s???, ???1min???, ???5min???, or select to turn the function ???OFF???.

SET RECORDING TIME

3 Press ??? or + to move the highlight bar down to ???Rec Time???, then press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from ???1/4s???, ???1/2s???, ???1s???, ???5s???, or select to turn the function ???OFF???. Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

START TIME-LAPSE

RECORDING

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop button. Recording and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

5 To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, set ???Rec Time??? and ???Interval Timer??? in the Menu screen to ???OFF???. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set ???Interval Timer??? and ???Rec Time??? in the Menu screen to ???OFF???.

A:Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signals

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

TV/VCR

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and to those on the cable adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to the SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

SET ???Y/C???/???CVBS??? SWITCH

2 Set the ???Y/C???/???CVBS??? video out select switch on the cable adapter to ???CVBS???.

SUPPLY POWER

3 Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

SELECT MODE

4 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

B:Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals

NOTE:

Use the Provided S-VIDEO cable, A/V cable and cable adapter.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

TV/VCR

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the S-VIDEO cable and the A/V cable to the S- VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the camcorder and to those on the cable adapter, and then connect the cable adapter to the SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

SET ???Y/C???/???CVBS??? SWITCH

2 Set the ???Y/C???/???CVBS??? video out select switch on the cable adapter to ???Y/C???.

SUPPLY POWER

3 Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

SELECT MODE

4 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

EN 29

C:Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors

NOTE:

Use the provided A/V cable and S-VIDEO cable.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

TV/VCR

1 As shown in the illustration at left, connect the S-VIDEO cable and/or the A/V cable to the S- VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or TV.

SUPPLY POWER

2 Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

SELECT MODE

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

D:Connection to a TV with NO A/V Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

NOTE:

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO and RF DC OUT connectors.

*Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the connection procedure.

NOTES:

cIt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

cTo monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power switch to ???CAMERA???, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

cIf you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

30EN

PLAY/PAUSE

REW FF

STOP

POWER

Recording format indicator

: S-VHS

No indication: regular VHS

Tape running indicator

PLAYBACK BasicPlayback

NOTE:

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in ???Basic Connections??? (Z pg. 28).

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

SELECT MODE

2 Set the Power switch to ???PLAY???. The Power On indicator lights.

PLAYBACK

3 Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV.

STOP PLAYBACK

4 Press STOP.

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

NOTE:

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode. To turn on again, set the Power switch to ???POWER OFF???, then to ???PLAY???.

PLAYBACK Features

+

???

COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW FF

NOTES: c The counter memory functions in the FF and REW modes.

cTo disable Counter Memory Function, press COUNTER R/M so the ???M??? disappears.

+

VCR

Compartment door

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

Reels

Recording safety hole

INSERT BATTERY

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

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

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

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other.

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

ADAPTER

4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

cDuring tape loading and unloading, do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection.

cTapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on regular VHS VCRs.

cDuring special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen.

cTo record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter, cover the adapter???s recording safety hole with adhesive tape.

To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

A/V cable (provided)

To AUDIO (L/MONO), VIDEO and S -IN connectors

To S -VIDEO

connector

S-VIDEO cable (provided)

VCR (Recording deck)

cIf your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S- VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture quality.

cIf you use the provided cable adapter, set the ???Y/C???/ ???CVBS??? video out select switch as required.

Y/C : When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 ???cuts??? for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A. Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM- V704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

VCR CODE LIST

1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR???s infrared sensor. Then, referring to the 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 VCR???s power comes on.

OPERATE THE VCR

2 Make sure the VCR???s power is on. Then, while holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for the desired function. The functions the remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR REC STBY (you don't need to press VCR CTL for this one).

You???re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

cIf the VCR???s power doesn???t come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

cSome brands of VCR don???t come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

cIf the RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO . . .

1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.

BJVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL.

Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT connector.

CNON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/ V700U???s Pause-In jack.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to ???PLAY???.

PREPARE VCR

3 Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR???s instructions).

NOTES:

cIf your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture quality.

cIf you use the provided cable adapter, set the ???Y/C???/ ???CVBS??? video out select switch as required.

Y/C : When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

REW/FF

STOP CANCEL

IN/OUT

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U (provided)

REW

FF

PLAY

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

CANCEL

IN/OUT

SELECT SCENES

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

DISPLAY

1 Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.

REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE

2 Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under IN on the display.

REGISTER END OF SCENE

3 Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under OUT on the display. The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as many as 8).

MAKE CORRECTIONS

5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point.

NOTES:

cThe RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/ V700U at the camcorder's remote sensor and press any of the following buttons (function appears in parentheses):

???ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)

???IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

???CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

cThere must be at least one second between an in-point and its corresponding out-point.

cTo ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open between scenes.

cBlank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or out-points.

cIf it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the VCR's Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn't take place.

cPressing R.A. EDIT clears all in- and out-points from memory.

cLeave a small margin for error around each in-point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

STOP

EDIT

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

2 Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

3 When all selected scenes have been copied, the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode. Press STOP on both units.

???When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio/video cable.

Using the RM-V704U/V700U, it is also possible to perform deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be...

na VCR other than JVC, or

na JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT connector

How to use:

???Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as shown on the left.

???Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck. (Z pg. 34)

???For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)

Notes:

nRM-V704U/V700U cannot be used to control the playback deck.

nRM-V704U/V700U is capable of controling basic operations of the recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

nTo put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the controls on the recording deck itself.

Transmitted beam effective area

15?? 5m

Remote sensor

OPERATION: Self-Timer

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Interval Timer Indicator

Rec Time Indicator

START/STOP

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided)

Animation

1)Set

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 27 (???Animation???), press REC TIME on the remote control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the following order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No indication (off).

2)Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 27, press REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time indicator disappears.

Time-Lapse

1)Set

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 27 (???Time-Lapse???), press INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer indicator appears, changing in the following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No indication (off). Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the following order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No indication (off).

2)Release

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 27, press INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear.

NOTE: Also refer to pgs. 26 and 27.

Connectors

rJ terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector.)

(Located beneath the jack cover)

???Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 35).

???It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information (in English) is also available at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/

Indicators

Other Parts

E ??? Camera sensor

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

%Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Changes as follows according to the battery pack???s

remaining power level: ??????. When the power is almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

squares ?????? does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged.)

Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date and time settings (Z pg. 7). After setting is complete, turn the power off and disconnect the power source. If you re-connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking, that means that the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace the old battery with, a new one (Z pg. 6).

w ??? Tape End Display: TAPE END ........... Z pg. 11 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward.

???Condensation Warning:

When this indication appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear.

CAUTIONS

General Battery Precautions

???When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

???Use only the following batteries:

C-P6U or C-P7U .................... R6 (AA) size

Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

1.Refer to the instructions when replacing the battery.

2.Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode.

3.Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

4.Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions.

2.To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully discharging.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery???cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

3.To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

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NOTE:

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

NOTES:

cRecharging time is based on room temperature of 20??C.

cThe lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:

1.During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or VHS-C mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2.Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won???t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.

.... where they won???t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

Main Unit

1.For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder???s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.

2.Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40??C) or extremely low (under 0??C) temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50??C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.

.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

5.This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

About moisture condensation . . .

???You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass??? outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

???Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

For Your Maintenance

1.After Use

1Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder.

2Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette.

3Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.

4Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.

5Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover.

2.Cleaning The Camcorder

1CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

2CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

3REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

4CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

5RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

cAvoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

cCleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

cMold may form if the lens is left dirty.

GENERAL

CAMERA

VIDEO

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER (AA-V11EG)

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Provided Accessories ......................Z pg. 3

Optional Accessories

???Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U ???Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

???RF Unit RF-V5E

???S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30

???VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

???Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

???Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Some acccessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability.

E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice.