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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6 – 13
Power............................................. 6
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Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 8
Date/Time Settings ............................. 9
Recording Mode Setting ...................... 10
Tape Length Setting ........................... 10
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 11
Grip Adjustment ............................... 12
Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 12
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............
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2 EN Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE following pages to ensure safe use of your new THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR camcorder. MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z cover page). Warning on lithium battery • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to (fo
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EN3 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 LCD n This camcorder is designed exclusively for the monitor/viewfinder playback are possible VHS-C video cassette. Only cassettes marked anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/BN-V20U battery VHS-C can be used with this unit. packs and, to recharge them, the provided n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS multi-voltage AC P
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MAJOR FEATURES 4 EN REMEMBER Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 20) Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 18) Zoom in Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 22, 23) Zoom out n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia PROVIDED ACCESSORIES n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter LCD Colour Monitor •AC Power • Cassette Adapter Adapter/Charger C-P7U (Z pg. 16) AA-V15EK •Cable Adapter •Battery Pack BN-V12U Menu Adjustment (Z pg. 26, 27, 28) •Shoulder Strap •DC Cord • Lithium Battery CR2025 x1
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE EN5 SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE A Hook on. 4 PUSH Button B Push in. 3 1 2 EJECT Switch BATTERY RELEASE 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 Using the battery pack degrees. Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the 2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder. battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg. 6) 3 Insert a video cassette. 4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder. To remove the battery pack (For more details, Z pg
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Marks Power To AC outlet This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only the specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER REFRESH indicator 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. ATTACH BATTERY PACK REFRESH 2 Align the marks and slid
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EN7 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 to cover 3 times the planned shooting time. c Charging times noted on page 6 are
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 2 Pull out the battery holder. Battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER 3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible. RE-INSERT HOLDER 4 Slide the holder
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EN9 Date/Time Settings ACCESS MENU SCREEN 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”, then press MENU. •The power lamp comes on. SELECT FUNCTION 2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu appears. •If you decide you want to return the date and time MENU Button to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then Power lamp go to step 6. •If you want to set only the time without changing the date, g
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SET RECORDING MODE 1 First set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time. NOTE: If the recording mode is switched during recording, the MENU Button playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. SP/LP R
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EN11 Cassette holder Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER 2 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 3 Make sure the label is facing outward. PUSH Button EJECT Switch CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER 4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. CLOSE LCD MONITOR 5 First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor. Turn to take NOTES: up slack. c Clos
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 3 3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 180 18
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EN13 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration on left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure 1 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4. 3 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socke
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RECORDING Basic Recording 14 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 6) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 10) c Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 10) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 12) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 12) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to Pow
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EN15 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop MIN (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 120MIN NOTES: c When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the 119MIN LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power. 3MIN c The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. c There ma
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 16 EN Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 14). 90° 180° ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD LENS COVER Open/Close Ring monitor, with the wor
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EN17 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR 2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface Shooting The 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.
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RECORDING Basic Features 18 EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom out Zoom. OPERATION: Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Display Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. Zoom indicator bar n The harder you push the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. 1X Zoom level indica
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EN19 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. RETAKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby mode. 2) Press an
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 20 EN 5 SEC. REC Button FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer P.STABILIZER Button PURPOSE: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera- shake, particularly at high magnification. OPERATION: 1) Press P.STABILIZER. “ ”appears. n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears. NOTES: c Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following condi- tions: • When shooting subjects with vertical or
