Viewfinder; Editing Features; Standby Mode - JVC GR-SZ3000 Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents

CAUTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

RECORDING

EDITING

PLAYBACK

NOTES:

Animation

A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped

GENERAL

Tape remaining time indicator

DIAL

VIEWFINDER

General Battery Precautions

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

[Ex. : Black Fader]

SYMPTOM

SYMBOL

INDICATION

Record-Standby

Format

with a SCART connector compatible

25min

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

Gain Up

• When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is

Power source

OTHER

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

only with regular video signals

OUT

LOCK

Auto Lock

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

Power consumption

Viewfinder

Normal

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

Transmitted beam

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

Signal system

object for a brief period of time.

The tape won't eject.

NOTE:

Auto Mode Lock

effective area

ones.

Video recording system

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

• Use only the following batteries:

Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.

Luminance

NOTE:

15°

Some functions are not available.

incorrect operation due to accidental button

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

Colour

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

Tele Macro

pressing during shooting.

Vertical white lines appear when

mode before performing the following steps.

Power indicator

Please make note of the following rules for battery

• In this mode the following controls are disabled;

Record

TV/VCR

shooting a very bright object.

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual

15°

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the

Cassette

Record-Standby

To AUDIO

A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

Exposure Control and MENU.

When using the remote control, be sure to

battery.

Tape speed

PROGRAM AE select dial

and VIDEO

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

on the camcorder and to those on the cable

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

point it at the remote sensor. The above

Recording time

connectors

in the viewfinder.

adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to

MENU.

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

can leak or explode.

STOP

Max.

the SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

RELEASE

Fade/Wipe

Auto Release

beam effective area for indoor use.

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

SET RECORDING TIME

Mosaic Fader

Gain Up

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

4. Remove the battery from the unit if it is to be

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

in the viewfinder.

Tele Macro

Auto Mode Release

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

AUTO

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

–

Operating humidity

Interval Timer

PAUSE

Set the "Y/C"/"CVBS" video out select switch

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

Interval Timer

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

A/V cable

"Rec Time", then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

Storage temperature

APS ON

Rec Time

on the cable adapter to "CVBS".

Mode Lock.

To AUDIO

sunlight or powerful lighting.

(provided)

through the choices. Stop when the desired

JLIP ID NO.

Weight

COUNTER R/M

and VIDEO

Tally

time appears. Choose from "1/4s", "1/2s",

Dimensions

The image is out of focus.

SUPPLY POWER

Battery Packs

Set Character

connectors

"1s", "5s", or select to turn the function "OFF".

FG : Fog

Interval Timer Indicator

Date/Time

To MIC

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

The supplied battery pack is a nickel-

(capped)

To AUDIO

CAMERA

END :MENU KEY

cadmium battery. Before using the

Electronic Fog Filter

No indication (Auto)

(L/MONO),

START RECORDING

A character generator title and the

SELECT MODE

supplied battery pack or an optional

–

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

Pick up

STOP

VIDEO and

date and time displays disappear

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

battery pack, be sure to read the

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

Lens

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

A/V cable

-IN

INDEX

1min

from the viewfinder.

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

image and gives it a "fancy" look.

following cautions:

Ga i n U p

TV to its VIDEO mode.

(provided)

connectors

POWER

1/2s

SET : MENU KEY

automatically after the selected period of time.

Tel e M ac r o

A B C D E F G H I

I n t e r v al T i me r

If your VCR

Start/Stop button

J K L M N O P Q R S

Rec T i m e

1. To avoid hazard . . .

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

Off

The wrong date and time are

B: Connection to a TV or VCR

ND : ND Effect

has the SCART

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

J LI P I D N O .

To AUDIO

(No indication)

Rec Time Indicator

displayed/recorded.

.... do not burn.

connector, use

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

Tal l y

PICTURES

Viewfinder

equipped with a SCART connector

(L/MONO),

' – / ! ? ¿

S et C ha r a ct e r

the provided

: .

.... do not short-circuit the terminals.

ND Effect

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Da t e / Ti m e

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VIDEO and

cable adapter.

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

SELECT button

.... do not modify or disassemble.

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

compatible with Y/C signals

White balance

-IN

pictures.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

.... use only specified chargers.

filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on

I L I

E N D : M EN U K E Y

adjustment

Tally lamp

connectors

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

VCR (Recording deck)

the subject.

NOTE:

Connectors

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

End

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

blinks.

If your VCR has the

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

life . . .

VIDEO

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Set "Rec Time" in the Menu screen to "OFF".

J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

SCART connector,

Player (JVC VCR)

cable adapter.

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

When the camcorder is swung or

(provided)

Output

Connector.)

use the provided

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

NOTES:

shaken, a noise can be heard.

SET : MENU KEY

cable adapter.

(Located beneath the jack cover)

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

discharging.

A B C D E F G H I

Sepia

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

1. 1. 00

Editing cable

.... charge in an environment where

TV/VCR

J K L M N O P Q R S

NOTES:

R.A. EDIT

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

Random Assemble Editing (

(provided)

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

temperatures are within the tolerances shown

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

AUDIO

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

For best results, make sure the camcorder is

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

in the chart below. This is a chemical

an older movie. Use together with Wide (

' – / ! ? ¿

S-VIDEO cable and the A/V cable to the S-

secured when shooting in Animation or

such as a personal computer.

: .

Output

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Time-Lapse mode.

VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

impede chemical reaction, while warmer

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,

camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,

Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

I L I KE YOU

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit

and then connect the cable adapter to the

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/

External

End

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and

SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

Before performing other operations following

External MIC Jack (capped) .................

microphone input

to high temperatures will increase natural

proceed as usual from the beginning.

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

DC IN Jack .........................................

discharge and shorten service life.

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

PAUSE IN

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

The jacks

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

are located beneath the jack

Set the "Y/C"/"CVBS" video out select switch

cover.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

on the cable adapter to "Y/C".

NOTES:

not in use, as some machines use current

AUDIO OUT Jack ..............................

even when switched off.

SUPPLY POWER

VIDEO OUT Jack ...............................

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

-VIDEO OUT Jack ..........................

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

.... replace the battery pack when it begins to

RF DC OUT Jack ................................

deliver less recording time per charge.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

SELECT MODE

(provided)

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

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Basic Recording

Features

MODE

Audio dubbing indicator

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

*- - -min

NORM

: DC 6 V }

(Now calculating)

IN OUT

OUT

Auto Mode Lock

: 6.8 W

Upside down

PLAY/PAUSE

M-0:05:20

: PAL-type

60min

OFF

U I

: FM recording

59min

Power switch

: Converted sub-carrier

Open the

OFF Usually set to this position.

direct recording

cover

Record-Standby

Conforms to S-VHS

3min

Remote sensor

To J terminal

standard

(JLIP)

2min (Blinking)

Down

: 23.39 mm/sec

-VIDEO

1min (Blinking)

connector

: 60 minutes

Auto Mode Release

Fade/Wipe

0min (Blinking)

(with EC-60 cassette)

NORM

OFF

: 35% to 80%

OFF

M.W.B.

OFF

S-VIDEO cable

APS ON

APS OFF

: –20°C to +50°C

OFF

EDIT

15s

(provided)

: Approx. 860 g

-VIDEO

PLAY/PAUSE

MWB

30s

: 112 (W) x 112 (H) x

connector

LENS COVER

Black Fader

1min

232 (D) mm

switch

Electronic Fog Filter

5min

Editing cable

Mosaic Fader

(provided)

OFF

Mike

MWB

Viewfinder

1/4s

: 1/4" format CCD

Shutter Wipe

1/2s

: F1.6, f = 3.8 to 68.4 mm,

Index Code

S-VIDEO cable

N OR M

18:1 power zoom lens

Marking

(provided)

Slide Wipe

O F F

with auto iris and macro

OF F

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

REW

control, filter diameter

O F F

OFF

video out

ND Effect

Terminals

0 7

46 mm

REW

select switch

: Electronic viewfinder

A. DUB

with 0.5" B/W CRT

PAUSE

To Remote

: Auto/Manual adjustment

PAUSE

PLAY

Clear

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

AV OUT

Sepia

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

video out

To Pause-In

unbalanced (via VIDEO

select switch

out connector)

10 :4 5

pg. 35).

Set

Cancel

VCR (Recording deck)

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

AV IN

(via AUDIO out

connector)

Recording deck

Clear

: –68 dBs, high

RM-V704U or

impedance, unbalanced

RM-V700U

START/STOP

with ø3.5 mm (MONO)

(provided)

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

(provided)

Load

OPE

S lide

EJECT

INSE

to open

Character Generator

Manual Focus

Fade/Wipe

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Audio Dubbing

Date/Time Setting

Tape Dubbing

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

C:Connection to a TV or VCR equi

Time-Lapse

NOTE:

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

NOTE:

FEATURE:

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

(AA-V11EG)

You should already have performed the procedures listed

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

You can enter an original title of up

PURPOSE:

NOTE:

PURPOSE:

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

This camcorder's Automatic Colour Temperature system

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

SELECT MODE

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

CONNECT TO . . .

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD–PAUSE

To record a subject in a dimly lit enviro

below. If not, do so before continuing.

charging, or after use.

Power requirement

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or

senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for

(normal audio only).

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

M ake s

more convenient to shoot with a less coa

input (RCA type) connectors

You should already have made the nece

CLO

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Temperature Ranges

MODE

First set the power switch to "CAMERA". Turn the

Following the illustration at left, connect the

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

you can record subtle changes over an extended

OPERATION:

the subject becomes slightly dark.

adjustments (

** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure

Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C

OPERATION:

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

camcorder and the VCR. (refer also to page 28 and

colour adjustment is not possible under the following

Power consumption

Record–Standby mode.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to

period of time.

The battery pack is running low.

Point the remote control toward the VCR's infrared

PAUSE TERMINAL

NOTE:

(

pg. 40) before continuing.

Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C

conditions:

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no p

AUTO LOCK.

29)

Output

except AUTO LOCK, then press

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

NOTES:

•The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external

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

SELECT MODE

Storage ...................................... –10°C to 30°C

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

adjustment.

NOTE:

The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to "AUTO LOCK".

OPERATION:

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

terminal.

P ress

PUSH

mike if connected).

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

ACCESS CHARACTER SET M

NOTES:

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

outdoors.

locked.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

Charging system

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press MENU.

Set the camcorder's Power switch to "PLAY", turn

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

except AUTO LOCK.

mode before performing the following steps.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

In these cases, use the camcorder's built-in preset filters for

Press

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

+ or – to move the highlight bar to

NOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL.

TV/VCR

Usually the distance to a subject where

on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate

background and the object is great. It is not a defect of

white balance adjustment.

Character", then press

20°C.

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

depends on the zoom magnification. Unle

SELECT FUNCTION

Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

the camcorder.

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

menu appears.

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

cassette

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

SELECT FUNCTION

SELECT MODE

distance more than 1m to the subject, th

Dimensions

connector.

S-VIDEO cable and/or the A/V cable to the S-

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

takes.

specified order.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

SELECT VCR MODE

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

at the maximum telephoto setting. When s

Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

INPUT CHARACTERS

VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors

FEATURE:

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Press – to move the highlight bar down to "Date/

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

appears.

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

can shoot a subject as large as possible

Weight

except AUTO LOCK.

on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause modes.

Time", then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/

PURPOSE:

MENU.

Press

+ , – , FAR or NEAR to make the desired

approx. 60 cm.

Cassettes

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

TV.

screen appears.

V700U's Pause-In jack.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

OPERATION:

character blink, then press

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

SELECT FUNCTION

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the

•Depending on the zoom position, the le

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

STANDBY MODE

characters appear at the bottom o

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

SUPPLY POWER

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power

MODE

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

SET DATE/TIME

focus.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Press SELECT reapeatedly until "

Dimensions

Repeat as many times as desired (m

RECORDINGS

Press STOP on both units.

read the following cautions:

on again. If the error number still appears in the view-

Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Press and hold

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot

This feature allows you to set the param

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

1. During use . . .

•To select the location of the nex

Weight

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

just before the edit-in point. Once it's reached, press

begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct

(

"PLAY".

NOTE:

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

and reserved.

"Interval Timer", then press FAR or NEAR to

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

NOTES:

Accessory

+ , – , FAR or NEAR to make the row of squa

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

setting appears.

SELECT MODE

The diopter needs to be adjusted (

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

PREPARE VCR

VHS-C mark.

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required

blink at the bottom of the screen

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

desired time appears. Choose from "15s",

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

START EDITING

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

indication appears in the viewfinder.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

Provided Accessories ......................

or NEAR to move the blinking cursor

NOTES:

displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.

Press PLAY. When the counter reaches "0:00:00",

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

of Auto Focus (

"30s", "1min", "5min", or select to turn the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to

the desired location. Press

tapes automatically erases the previously

FEATURE:

Then the name disappears, and only the indication

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR's

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

If you performed step 1

engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR's instructions).

"MWB" ..... With a memorized personal White Balance

function "OFF".

move the highlight bar to "Cancel", then press

recorded video and audio signals.

and the blinking cursor returns

Optional Accessories

PURPOSE:

remains.

Record mode.

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

If you remove the power source from the camcorder

CONNECTIONS"), keep the remote control pointed at

MENU.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

grid.

" ......... Outdoors on sunny day

while the power is on, all settings and selections are

the VCR during editing.

SET RECORDING TIME

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U

D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V

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

when inserting.

START RECORDING

END AUDIO DUBBING

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

1/1000

"......... Outdoors on cloudy day

NOTES:

erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder's power off

The on-screen display only appears while the

OPERATION:

END CHARACTER SETTING

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

.... do not load and unload the cassette

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

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

Input Connectors (Playback ONLY

before disconnecting the power source.

camcorder searches for each scene.

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press

Press STOP.

START CLOCK OPERATION

If your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a

•RF Unit RF-V5E

"Rec Time", then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

Press

+ , – , FAR or NEAR to make "End" blink,

There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

activate fade- or wipe-in.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

•S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30

MWB

through the choices. Stop when the desired

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

Once you've set the date and time, press FAR or

1/2000

press

MENU twice to return to the norm

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (

tape with certain VCRs.

NOTE:

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided

OR . . .

time appears. Choose from "1/4s", "1/2s",

damage.

•VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

NEAR until "Set" begins to blink, then press MENU.

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject's light

REC

the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

NOTE:

S-VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

.... do not open the front tape cover. This

"1s", "5s", or select to turn the function "OFF".

source so you can shoot with natural colours that are

The Menu screen reappears.

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

NOTES:

quality.

END RECORDING

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO and

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple

STOP RECORDING

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

NOTES:

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

If you use the provided cable adapter, set the "Y/C"/

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

subjects with different colour temperatures.

Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or

CLOSE MENU

RF DC OUT connectors.

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

2. Store cassettes . . .

RM-V700U

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

START TIME-LAPSE

the edit points will not be accurate.

Using the RM-V704U/V700U, it is also possible to perform

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

engage fade- or wipe-out.

Press MENU.

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

FEATURE:

SELECT MODE

Indicators

Y/C

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV's volume

deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

connection procedure.

RECORDING

of the Lens Cover.

.... out of direct sunlight.

PURPOSE:

NOTES:

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

deck must be an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

.... where they won't be subject to unnecessary

Tally Lamp .........................................

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

except AUTO LOCK.

mode.

deck can be...

accessories and their availability.

If your VCR has an S-VIDEO input connector or a

NOTES:

This camcorder is equipped with Auto Pause System

shock or vibration.

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

STANDBY MODE

Recording and intervals alternate

OPERATION:

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

Power On Indicator ...........................

a VCR other than JVC, or

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

which has a sensor for detection. Because of the sensor,

NOTES:

.... where they won't be exposed to strong

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

ADJUST FOCUS

E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change

automatically.

cable.

Audio Dubbing):

While "

a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

Fade/Wipe

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-

when the camcorder is swung or shaken, noise can be

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

without notice.

Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a

R.A. EDIT connector

VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture

Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

Other Parts

heard from the sensor. This is not a malfunction.

motors, transformers or magnets).

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

pack.

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

quality.

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

How to use:

.... vertically, in their original cases.

To monitor the picture and sound from the

•"OFF" is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

(

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

• Camera sensor

If you use the provided cable adapter, set the "Y/C"/

recording speed was changed during the original

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

— Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as

set "Rec Time" and "Interval Timer" in the

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

recording.

camcorder's Power switch to "CAMERA", then set

shown on the left.

Menu screen to "OFF". To release when the

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

Y/C

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

— Set the RM-V704U/V700U to correspond to the brand

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Black Fader

• Remote sensor .................................

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

of the recording deck. (

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

Fades in/out to a black screen.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

Microphone .......................................

Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to

pg. 41

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

NOTE:

"Interval Timer" and "Rec Time" in the Menu

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................

the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

Mosaic Fader

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as

pg. 5

screen to "OFF".

cable.

During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–

Clock Battery Compartment ................

playback picture.

FEATURE:

the playback deck.

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

NOTES:

Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter

PURPOSE:

Battery Pack Mount ...........................

pattern.

Notes:

may go slightly past "0:00:00". Recording, however,

Electronic Viewfinder .........................

pg. 28

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

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

OPERATION:

Shutter Wipe

LENS COVER Switch .........................

pg. 28

RM-V704U/V700U is capable of controling basic operations of

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,

Grip Strap ..........................................

the recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP,

pg. 28

closing over the image like a shutter, or a new image

PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some

Tripod Mounting Socket ......................

NOTE:

pg. 29

pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the

Slide Wipe

controls on the recording deck itself.

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

until

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

Manual Tracking

Auto Pause System

The remote control lets you set/release

To automatically stop recording

To eliminate noise bars that appear

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as

: AC 110 to 240 V` ,

when the camcorder is pointed

on the screen during playback.

Twilight

well as the Menu screen.

50/60 Hz

down, preventing accidental

1) Press either +/– button as many

Self-Timer

: 23 W

recordings of the ground, your feet,

times as necessary for best picture.

1) Set

: DC 8.5 V } , 1.3 A

etc.

MENU .

To reset TRACKING to the original

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

(CHARGE),

1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that "APS

preset, press both + and – buttons

on pg. 26 ("Self-Timer"), press INT.

and m

DC 6.3 V } , 1.8 A (VTR)

ON" appears in the viewfinder for

TIME on the remote control. Each time

simultaneously.

: Constant current, peak

2 seconds. When the camcorder is

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

Manual Tracking may not work

detection, timer

indicator appears, changing in the

tilted down by a large degree from

NEAR . The Character Se

with tapes recorded on other VCRs

controlled

following order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min

its horizontal position during

or camcorders.

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

and No indication (off).

recording, the Record-Standby

Fade/Wipe

2) Release

68 (D) mm

mode is automatically engaged.

Still Playback

Instead of setting "Interval Timer" to

: Approx. 350 g

During this, "AUTO" is displayed

To pause during playback.

"OFF" in the Menu, press INT. TIME on

above "

PAUSE

the remote control until the Interval

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

MENU . The selected

• To switch off the Auto Pause

Timer indicator disappears.

playback.

System, press AUTO PAUSE

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

M.W.B.

Animation

2) To resume normal playback, press

again so that "APS OFF" appears

1) Set

104 (D) mm

, and without releasing

A. DUB

PLAY/PAUSE again.

in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

Sports

: Approx. 240 g

Noise bars appear and pictures may

pg. 27 ("Animation"), press REC TIME

: "R6 (AA)"-size battery x 1

become monochrome during Still

pg. 6).

on the remote control. Each time REC

Playback. This is normal.

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

pg. 16).

+ when you're done

Shuttle Search

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

on page 35 ("MAKE

indication (off).

To allow high-speed search in either

setting (see below)

2) Release

direction.

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

S 1/1000

Forward Search

pg. 27, press REC TIME on the remote

1) Press FF during playback.

control until the Rec Time indicator

Reverse Search

disappears.

S 1/2000

1) Press REW during playback.

Time-Lapse

" appears in the viewfinder.

1) Set

Noise bars appear and pictures may

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

become monochrome or darken in

on pg. 27 ("Time-Lapse"), press INT.

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time INT. TIME is

Counter Memory Function

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

To make it easier to locate a specific

appears, changing in the following

tape segment.

order: 15s, 30s, 1min, 5min and No

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

more than 2 seconds. The counter

" is displayed, press SET twice.

appears, changing in the following

resets to "0:00:00".

order: 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 5s and No

2) Press COUNTER R/M. "M"

indication (off).

appears.

2) Release

3) After recording or playback, press

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

STOP, then REW. The tape

pg. 27, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

automatically stops at or close to

on the remote control until the

0:00:00.

pg. 34)

indicators disappear.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

Also refer to pgs. 26 and 27.

playback.

Index Code Marking

The counter memory functions in

To give you automatic access to any

the FF and REW modes.

selected point on a recording.

To disable Counter Memory

1) Press VISS once to place the index

Function, press COUNTER R/M so

code. "INDEX" blinks in the viewfinder

the "M" disappears.

during marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby

mode, the mark is placed where

Recording Start/Stop is pressed.

" appears.

FAR

pg. 3

1/1000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

pg. 7),

High Speed Shutter

pg. 11

pg. 39

pg. 41

pg. 10

pg. 6

pg. 4

pg. 6

pg. 11

pg. 10

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