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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.
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 y
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MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS EN EN 3 3 GETTING STARTED 4 n LCD Colour Monitor (Z pg. 14) Power .............................................. 4 n Program Manager II (Z pg. 18 – 33) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal..... 6 n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 20, 21) Date/Time Setting ................................ 7 •Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release Tape Length Setting ............................... 8 •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect Recording Mode Setting .......................
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GETTING STARTED 4 EN Marks Power To AC outlet This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you CHG. (charge) choose the most appropriate source of power. indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER REFRESH indicator Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall 1 outlet. REFRESH ATTACH BATTERY PACK The AC power adapter fe
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EN 5 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 colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: c 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. c Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battery pack, and dis
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 6 EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal A This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power 1 supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while 2 pressing the release tab. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the 3 battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out. INSERT BATTERY Ensure that the plu
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EN 7 Date/Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the 1 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar 2 to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Select Dial Setting Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time to the previous settings, rotate the MENU Jog Dial MENU to move highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then Jog Dial go to step 6. •
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN LCD monitor or Viewfinder Tape Length Setting MENU Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. 4MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO ACCESS MENU SCREEN DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO OFF First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the TAPE LENGTH T60 M. W. B. AUTO 1 Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, ZOOM SPEED FAST then press the MENU Jog Dial. 4NEXT Menu Screen SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar 2
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EN 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 2 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 4 4 3 3 1 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force 1 5 2 to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 3 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and 4 locked. Turn to take up slack. CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the Erase Protection Gear 5 LCD monitor. NOTES: c Closing
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Power Zoom Button Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. 1 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the 2 grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate 3 the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Button. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 3 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability 1 (see illustration to the left). SELECT M
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EN 11 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap 2 1 through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back 3 and thread it through the keeper 2, and then 2 1 through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to 1 attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted. 4 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then 2 slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2. Tripod Mounting A
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RECORDING Basic Recording 12 EN LENS COVER Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 4) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 8) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE Power indicator First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 1 degrees. Power Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert Switch the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is
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EN 13 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 25MIN MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) 4 recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby 120MIN mode. 119MIN NOTES: c When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the 3MIN LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power. 2MIN c A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply (Blinking) is attached
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 14 EN Shooting while watching the LCD monitor 90° 180° Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 12). ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the 2 LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA. •The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby mode. LENS COVER Switch •The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
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EN 15 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 1 TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient 2 direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface shooting A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. T
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RECORDING Basic Features 16 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom-in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button. Zoom-out Zoom Out Press “W” of the Power Zoom Zoom indicator bar Button. n Zooming speed is available. A total of 4 zoom speeds are available. 2 speeds can be selected depending on how hard the Power Zoom Button is pressed (press the button Power Zoom button fully for regular-speed, pres
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EN 17 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. 5SEC. REC OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record-Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for about 2 RETAKE (R/F) seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record-Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 2) Press ei
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 18 EN FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required: ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON insufficient lighting on the subject. OFF : Turns off the light. n The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on. n It is recommended to set th
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EN 19 DATE/TIME FEATURE: Date/Time/Character Insert PURPOSE: To display the date and time in the viewfinder or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. OPERATION: 1) Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. 2) Choose a display mode by pressing DATE/TIME repeatedly Display while in Record-Standby to cycle through the modes as shown in the illustration to the left. Select Dial n You should have already performed the Date/Time Setting procedu
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D N G F E E S A D E O L E M R O T K RECORDING Advanced Features 20 EN 1 second later, the mode is activated. Programme AE With Special Effects After 1 sec. All you have to do to access any of the variety of SEPIA shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function 1 you want is aligned with the mark. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are LCD monitor or displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name viewfinder disappears, and o
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EN 21 Dial LCD monitor/ Dial LCD monitor/ Mode Mode symbol Viewfinder indication symbol Viewfinder indication LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock TWILIGHT Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic. The following happens when pressing during shooting. Twilight mode is selected: • In this mode the following controls are disabled; •Auto gain control
