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These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and T

Main Unit

1 second later, the mode is activated.

CHG. (charge) indicator

Interval Timer

SELECT

REW/FF

SYMPTOM

instruction manuals.

Record-Standby

indicator

COUNTER R/M

STOP

CANCEL

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

Zoom-in

POWER

30•45•60

Sepia

Rec Time

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

POWER

A. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connecto

Normal

tape length

indicator

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

indicator

No power is supplied.

select button

only with regular video signal

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

END

in use.

indicator

STOP

Viewfinder

Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

Lock hole

Record

to enter the unit.

The power suddenly goes off and

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

doesn't come back on by itself.

(provided)

power supply while the power is on.

Record-Standby

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

PROGRAM AE select dial

camcorder is not in use.

FAR

Recording Start/Stop button

VCR CODE LIST

Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

RECORDING

REFRESH switch

SET

output audio select button

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

FAR

NAME

(A) (B)

Recording cannot be performed.

dust.

jack cover*

AUTO

Charge marker

P AUSE

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as

–

AKAI

APS ON

near a cooking stove.

** CHARGE MARKER

Title

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

A charge marker is provided on

Recording does not start.

vibration.

the battery pack to help you

Viewfinder Indications

BLAUPUNKT

Ga in Up

.... near a television set.

B. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connecto

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

remember whether it has been

Te l e Mac ro

Power zoom lever

FERGUSON

P. STABILIZER

POWER

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

charged or not. Two colors are

PLAYBACK

Int e rval Time r

Date display

with Y/C signal

Time display

provided (red and black)—you

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

Re c Time

choose which one means

FAR

antennas, etc.).

JL I P I D NO .

The tape is running, but there's no

Date-off mode

charged and which means

GRUNDIG

Ta l ly

.... in places subject to extremely high (over

playback picture.

RM-V704U or

(No indication)

M-0:23:45

discharged.

S e t Cha rac t e r

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

RM-V700U (provided)

Da t e / Time

temperatures.

HITACHI

The characters you have set using Character

Generator

E N D : ME NU K E Y

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Noise bars appear in the playback

Compact video cassette

PROGRAM AE select dial

FAR NEAR

.... in places of over 50°C.

(provided)

JVC

picture (or Hi-Fi audio sound).

–

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

Viewfinder

Tally lamp

Playback picture is blurred or

Date display

No indication

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

Recording format indicator

interrupted.

BUTTONS

Ga in Up

QUICK REC

.... in direct sunlight.

MITSUBISHI

Controls

: S-VHS

Te l e Mac ro

.... in a closed car in summer.

The counter indication is blurred

Int e rval Time r

No indication: regular VHS

.... near a heater.

Gai n U p

during Still playback.

Re c Time

jack cover*

NEC

Tele M ac r o

COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS

JL I P I D NO .

PAUSE IN Connector

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

Tape was played back on VCR using

Inte r v al Ti m er

HiFi

Ta l ly

R ec T i m e

.... allow it to become wet.

Infrared beam

cassette adapter but picture could

PANASONIC

25.12.97

M-0:23:45

S e t Cha rac t e r

Recording

J LIP I D NO .

transmitting window

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

not be viewed.

Da t e / Time

Tall y

Recording safety hole

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

MBR SET Button

S et Ch ar ac t er

Time display

Á 1

0:00:25

C. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and

D ate / T i m e

E N D : ME NU K E Y

during transportation.

Blank tape

Camcorder

INT. TIME Button

TAPE TRANSPORT

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

input (RCA type) connectors

E N D : M E NU KEY

REC TIME Button

objects for long periods.

Tape counter

The tape stops during fast-forward or

FF Button

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

–

rewind.

sun.

1/2s

REW Button

Output audio indicator

S-VHS-C cassette

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

SELECT

COUNTER

10:45:56

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

PAUSE Button

TOTAL

HiFi

Mix

Normal

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

To brighten the image

be performed.

PLAY Button

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

strap.

PAUSE

Date/Time display

START/STOP Button

5min

1min

5. This camcorder features a built-in head

VISS Button

cleaner which automatically cleans the

–

Á 1

0:00:25

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

ATTENTION:

heads and head drum when a cassette is

0:03:18

VHS-C cassette

VCR CTL Button

loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads

0:02:33

Before detaching the power source, make

0:04:11

become dirty and cause blurriness or

A.DUB Button

sure that the camcorder's power is turned

25.12.97

10:45:56

If "Gain Up" or "Tele Macro" in the Menu

jack cover*

interruption in the playback picture,

off. Failure to do so can result in a

STOP Button

Playback

has been changed from the factory settings,

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

camcorder malfunction.

The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and

this mark appears in the viewfinder.

INSERT Button

SET

COUNTER

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

can also be played back using a VCR.

TOTAL

R.A.EDIT Buttons

(provided)

PROGRAM AE select dial

*jack cover: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.

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USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

S-VHS/VHS recording

Wide mode

PLAY/PAUSE

format select button

Marks

After 1 sec.

REW

Focus detection zone

Upside down

1min

18min

To AC outlet

MBR SET

1/2s

REC

IN/OUT

VCR CTL

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

Release tab

Zoom-out

Record-Standby

1min

Down

VCR

Red to AUDIO R

1/2s

Zoom indicator

White to AUDIO L

NEAR

bar

Merry Christmas

REFRESH indicator

Yellow to VIDEO

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

Zoom level

NEAR

Compartment door

. 12.

NAME

(A) (B)

Disp.

indicator

–

PHILIPS

APS ON

APS OFF

N O R M

AUTO PAUSE

O F F

O FF

Title indication

Date/Time display

O F F

NEAR

Auto Date Record

Happy Birthday

SANYO

Mark

Tape length indicator

O N

Tape counter

mode

Yellow: not connect

Happy Holidays

SELECO, REX

Sliding latch

REW

Insert editing indicator

Our Family

PROGRAM AE

POWER

SHARP

Red to AUDIO R

Recording format

select dial

PLAY

Movie Star

indicator

White to AUDIO L

ON/OFF

Auto Date Record mode

SONY

Reels

O F F

Party Time

Hook on.

S-VIDEO cable

VCR REC STBY

VIDEO OUT

O N

With the camcorder 's power switch set to

(provided)

1 mi n

CANCEL

"CAMERA".

Merry Christmas

N O RM

1 / 2 s

O F F

IN/OUT

THOMSON,

OF F

Tape running indicator

Wedding Day

O N

TELEFUNKEN,

OF F

Transmits the beam signal.

Auto Date

: Playback

SABA,

: Fast-Forward/

O N

NORDMENDE

Congratulations

Auto date record mode

OUT

Forward Search

--: -- : --

TOSHIBA

Recorded tape

: Rewind/Reverse

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (

The characters you

Push in.

Animation/Time-Lapse (

have set using

: Still Playback

Character Generator

Retake (forward) (

Exposure level indicator

BATT. RELEASE

25.12.97

1/4s

OFF

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

S-VHS

0:00:25

Auto date record

recordings

0:00:00

executed

Red to AUDIO R

Characters

Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button on the camcorder.

30s

White to AUDIO L

15s

OFF

START/STOP

Index Code marking (

OUT

Yellow to VIDEO

p ( When the S-VIDEO cable is not used. )[

REW

0:01:05

Zoom in and out (

0:03:31

VHS recordings

PAUSE

0:02:53

VIDEO OUT

--: -- : --

INSERT

I LIKE YOU

PLAY

To darken the image

Example of stored

characters

0:04:11

0:01:13

RECORDING

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

Picture Stabilizer

Focusing

Programme AE With Special Effects

Grip Adjustment

Tape Length Setting

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

Power

NOTE:

Self-Timer

SELECT SCENES

Insert Editing

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustmen

Date/Time Character Insert

Wide

Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edi

Cassette Adapter

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this

About moisture condensation . . .

FEATURE:

camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

•You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into

Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in

This camcorder's 3-way power supply system lets you

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

PURPOSE:

All you have to do to access any of the variety of

Auto Focus

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

You can set the delay between pressing

Use this to play back a S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette

You can record a new scene and new Hi-Fi audio into a

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an

EXPAND LOOP

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your

a glass will cause drops of water to form on the

"Basic Connections" (

used.

choose the most appropriate source of power.

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

perform date/time settings.

source player. You can select up to 8 "cuts" for automatic

previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the

easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many

in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,

recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with

Stop and the actual start of recording. If you secure the

VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

glass' outer surface. This same phenomenon

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

Separate the Velcro strip.

DISPLAY

"wide-screen" effect.

Disp.

NOTES:

record them manually or automatically, and even make

editing, in any order you like. R.A. Edit is more easily

original recording with minimal picture distortion at the

camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

magnification.

of the more detailed camcorder settings.

any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U

recording functions possible.

LOAD A CASSETTE

occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it

SET TAPE LENGTH

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

c The battery pack has not been attached correctly

SELECT MODE

SWITCH OFF POWER

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-

your own titles.

in- and out-points. The original audio on the normal

adapter is battery powered and automatically performs

OPERATION:

Press PLAY/PAUSE , then press R.A. EDIT and the

is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after

No function is available without power supply.

SELECT MODE

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

(

pg. 4).

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

SELECT MODE

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication

audio track remains unchanged.

V704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand

tape loading and unloading.

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

Switch off the unit's power and remove the power

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

Sepia

NOTE:

Use only specified power supply.

INSERT HAND

heating a cold room, under extremely humid

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

NOTE:

Installing The Battery

c The battery pack is not charged (

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

OPERATION:

appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed

screen of the connected TV.

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

Press P.STABILIZER. "

supply unit.

Do not use provided power supply units with other

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

conditions or in a place directly subjected to the

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

NOTE:

c The power supply has not been correctly connected

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

INSERT BATTERY

recording time, 45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60

You should already have performed the Date/Time

except AUTO LOCK.

by operating the VCR manually.

except AUTO LOCK.

equipment.

cool air from an air conditioner.

before performing the following steps.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

AUTO

•When illumination is low.*

(

pg. 5).

grip.

Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform

Setting procedure (

minutes.

OPEN COVER

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

SELECT MODE

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

SELECT FUNCTION

this procedure.

PAUSE

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

continuing.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

c The battery pack has completely discharged.

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene

one "R6(AA)" size battery as shown in the

damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour

NOTE:

Set the Power switch to "PLAY". The Power On

1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

remote control unit you have.

APS ON

c Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

SUPPLY POWER

damage to the camcorder itself.

A/V cable

pressing the release tab.

Press MENU.

SELECT MODE

DISPLAY

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

NOTES:

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

indicator lights.

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

indication remains. The mode is activated.

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

White to AUDIO L

then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If

The tape remaining time (

The data appears under IN on the display.

(provided)

NOTES:

TAPE END

Type

: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

Connect the charger's AC power cord to a wall

Set the Power switch to "PLAY".

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

it still doesn't come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

Serious malfunctioning

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

SELECT MODE

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

PLAYBACK

outlet. The power indicator lights.

Red to AUDIO R

mode is selected, only the mode's name is

lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

been selected.

SELECT FUNCTION

shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

toward the VCR's infrared sensor. Then, referring to

Type

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

SET INTERVAL TIME

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

patterns that are regularly repeated.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

Press SET .

Press PLAY/PAUSE . The playback picture appears in

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

door, then insert the cassette and close the

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and

Yellow to VIDEO

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

battery and the compartment (

Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

except AUTO LOCK.

mode is activated.

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

stripes

10 : 45 : 56

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

SET , and press button (A) and then (B).

press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under

compartment door.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Recording Format Setting

battery out.

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

function.

c The recording tape's Erase Protection tab is missing.

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

" Interval Timer ", then press FAR or NEAR to cycle

INSERT BATTERY

• When shooting dark or dim subjects

OUT on the display. The total time of the registered

SELECT DISPLAY

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have

NOTES:

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

STOP PLAYBACK

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

through the choices. Stop when the desired time

•The code is automatically set once you release the

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

When using an S-VHS-C cassette, set to either of the

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting

INSERT BATTERY

MAKE SETTING

scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

ATTACH STRAP

background.

Making sure the plus (+) side is up, insert the lithium

sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)

Press SET again while "

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

The CHG. indicator lights.

appears. Choose from "15s", "30s", "1min", "5min",

MBR SET button, and the VCR's power comes on.

recording formats.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

Press STOP .

RESET COUNTER

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025

For Your Maintenance

The setting procedure depends on the function you

* The low-contrast warning "

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

NOTES:

or select to turn the function "OFF".

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

directions

c The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

tape back as you would any other.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

lithium battery and push it in.

OPERATE THE VCR

select.

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

viewfinder.

SET RECORDING FORMAT

through the top of the eyelet

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast

Wipe (

pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.

"CAMERA" (

pg. 11).

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as

1. After Use

CLOSE MENU

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for

and thread it through the keeper

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

backgrounds

When charging is completed, the END indicator

If you select Gain Up, Tele Macro, Interval Timer,

Focus Lock

Make sure the VCR's power is on. Then, while

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required

CLOSE COVER

many as 8).

less than 1 second and make sure "M" appears in

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

through the buckle

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction

Rec Time, JLIP ID NO. or Tally. . . .

Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

Press MENU.

holding VCR CTL , press the button on the remote for

indication appears in the viewfinder.

the viewfinder.

ADAPTER

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially

and push the holder until it clicks into place.

Instant Titles

attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

of the arrow.

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

camcorder on a tripod.

.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices

the desired function. The functions the remote can

MAKE CORRECTIONS

: Super VHS

helpful in the following situations:

making sure the strap isn't twisted.

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

c The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

until the desired setting appears.

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR

T : Regular VHS

Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

(

pg. 2).

c If A/V connection is used, the TV's VIDEO/TV switch has

•When things pass between your subject and the

BATT. PACK

START DELAYED RECORDING

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on

REC STBY (you don't need to press VCR CTL for this

during Stop mode.

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

Exposure Control

NOTES:

ADJUST LENGTH

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

most recently registered point.

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your

not been set to VIDEO.

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

BN-V12U

Yellow: not connect

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

the underside of the adapter as shown in the

NOTE:

one).

.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for

Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

A/V cable

as shown in the illustration to the left.

NOTE:

c The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.

c The selected display can be recorded.

subject in before recording.

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

NOTE:

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

each function (Set Character –

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

You're now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

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

(provided)

Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

•When you want your subject to be focused, and to

c If you don't want to record the display, select Date-off

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

See "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (

point where the new scene should start.

c Manual Tracking has not been performed (

NOTES:

Time –

DISPLAY

5 seconds before recording is to start. Once

available picture quality, but you can override and make

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the

squares —

mode before shooting.

NOTES:

prevent slipping

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

White to AUDIO L

IMPORTANT

recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays

the adjustment manually.

minutes in Stop mode or Still Playback mode. To turn on

c The RM-V704U/V700U can be used to operate other

FEATURE:

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

c If you want to delete the display during shooting, press

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

SELECT MODE

CLOSE MENU

c During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

lit.

again, set the Power switch to "POWER OFF", then to

camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/

c The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

the focus lock function and move the camcorder until

PURPOSE:

SELECT repeatedly until "

Red to AUDIO R

USING THE BATTERY PACK

SELECT MODE

reels for safety and tape protection.

Press and hold INSERT , and without releasing

Tripod Mounting

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

"PLAY".

Viewfinder Adjustment

V700U at the camcorder's remote sensor and press any

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

those of many other makers, it may not work with yours

the subject is where you want it.

FUNCTIONS

SET .

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

INSERT , press and release PAUSE . The Insert mode

To Release Self-Timer . . .

c Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on

except AUTO LOCK.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

of the following buttons (function appears in

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

or may offer limited functions.

c To recall the display, press SET again.

CLEAN EXTERIOR

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

c This is normal.

regular VHS VCRs.

Select the Audio Playback Soundtra

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

..... while the tally lamp is blinking, press Recording

SELECT MODE

parentheses):

POSITION VIEWFINDER

except AUTO LOCK.

at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

OPERATION:

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

SELECT FUNCTION

NOTES:

c During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

Start/Stop to stop the blinking, then set "Interval

— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)

AUTO DATE RECORD

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

battery pack in until it locks in place.

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

CLEAN LENS

Press the Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL audio output select button

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

—

frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

NOTE:

Timer" to "OFF".

c Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on

— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

c If the VCR's power doesn't come on in step 1, try

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

except AUTO LOCK.

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud

so that the required indication appears in the viewfinder.

(see illustration at left).

appear on the screen.

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

regular VHS VCRs (

— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

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

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

hole. Then tighten the screw.

with lens cleaning paper.

Playback

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

c To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

•HiFi

: Outputs Hi-Fi stereo sound from the AUDIO

Connect camcorder directly either to VCR or to TV, then

c There must be at least one second between an in-point

c Some brands of VCR don't come on automatically. In

LOCK FOCUS

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

SELECT MODE

reaches "0:00:00", editing stops automatically and

SELECT PRESET TITLE

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with

situations:

OUT connectors. Use this setting for normal

playback can be performed on camcorder (

and its corresponding out-point.

—

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

OR . . .

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication "

•After changing the date.

adhesive tape.

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

use.

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

Cassette adapter

c To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds

c If the RM-V704U/V700U is not able to control the

pg. 41)

it out.

appears in the viewfinder.

•Mix

•After loading a cassette.

: Outputs both Hi-Fi stereo sound and

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

END INSERT EDITING

open between scenes.

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

DARKEN IMAGE

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

pg. 41)

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

longitudinal audio sound (normal audio) from

displayed.

c Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press STOP .

Remove dust using a blower brush.

ADJUST DIOPTER

BATT. PACK

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

c The Counter Memory Function has been activated

pg. 13)

SET .

the AUDIO OUT connectors.

or out-points.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

(

•Normal : Outputs only longitudinal audio sound

In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

NOTES:

pg. 33).

BN-V12U

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

c If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

pg. 13)

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

"Auto Date".

(normal audio) from the AUDIO OUT

indication disappears.

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

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

the VCR's Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

BN-V22U

c To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press

c The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

—

turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

connectors.

A/V cable

NOTES:

doesn't take place.

SELECT repeatedly until "

BN-V25U

NOTES:

—

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

(provided)

c Pressing R.A. EDIT clears all in- and out-points from

SET .

c After step 5, Retake (

NOTES:

c Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

( ) : when the video light is on.

memory.

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

c To recall a title, press SET again.

c The tape may stop slightly before or after the

Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

c Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

pg. 41)

c Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither

immediately restored and the Exposure level

**REFRESH

not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece

c In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes

benzine or alcohol.

indicates a defect in the unit.

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

indicator disappears.

pg. 12)

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,

while you're shooting, the date indication is recorded

c Cleaning should be done only after the battery

c Only video and Hi-Fi audio signals are recorded in the Insert

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

S-VIDEO cable

—

wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

Editing mode.

for about 5 seconds from that point. It is not recorded

pack has been removed or other power units have

(provided)

recharging.

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out

c Press Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL to select the required playback

—

during any other recordings made on that day.

been disconnected.

first (

pg. 12). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,

audio soundtrack (

To discharge the battery . . .

c Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

—

• HiFi

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

: You can hear the inserted sound.

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the

—

• Mix

: You can hear the inserted sound and the original

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

one on the prerecorded tape.

the subject. *When Tele Macro (

—

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,

• Normal : You can hear the original sound on the prerecorded

the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

and goes out when discharging is complete.

tape.

GETTING STARTED

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTIONS

INDEX

EDITING

INDEX

Advanced Features (cont.)

Basic Features (cont.)

Advanced Features

Basic Features

Using The Cassette Adap

Advanced Features (con

Basic Connection

Basic Playback

Zooming

Auto Pause System

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

To automatically stop recording

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

pg. 30).

when the camcorder is pointed

an instantaneous change in image

down, preventing accidental

magnification.

recordings of the ground, your feet,

36X Hyper zoom

etc.

Digital circuitry doubles the

pg. 4).

1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that "APS

maximum 18x magnification offered

" appears in the viewfinder.

– 05

Cable Adapter

ON" appears in the viewfinder for

by optical zoom.

(provided)

MWB

2 seconds. When the camcorder is

pg. 7). If you haven't, do so before

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

tilted down by a large degree from

toward "T".

its horizontal position during

INDEX

2) To zoom out, slide toward "W".

Wide

TV or VCR

recording, the Record-Standby

pg. 11) displayed in the

During Hyper Zoom, the speed

mode is automatically engaged.

increases the further you slide the

the lock hole.

During this, "AUTO" is displayed

Zoom Lever.

above "

PAUSE

Focusing may become unstable

battery holder.

) and pull the

•To switch off the Auto Pause

Set to CVBS

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

System, press AUTO PAUSE

set the zoom while in Record–

again so that "APS OFF" appears

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.

" appears.

Wide

Disp.

Lock (

pg. 18, 19), then zoom in

" appears in the

The Auto Pause System is also

or out in Record mode.

, then fold it back

effective when the camcorder is

The Zoom Level Indicator ( 5 ) only

pointed up, or is positioned upside

moves during optical zoom. Once

down.

. Repeat the procedure to

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

Auto Pause also works when the

the top of the zoom indicator bar,

camcorder is twisted by a large

all magnification from that point is

Cable Adapter

CHARGE

degree to the left or right.

through digital processing.

(provided)

When you want to shoot in any of

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

During digital image processing,

the aforementioned positions, be

the quality of the image may suffer.

approx. 7 hrs.

sure to switch off Auto Pause.

pg. 2) for information

pg. 7).

TV or VCR

approx. 10 hrs.

— does not necessarily mean

Quick Rec

To record a scene for 5 seconds,

" appears then press

Disp.

providing quick scene transitions like

-IN

those seen in TV programmes.

With the camcorder's power switch set to

Set to Y/C

"PLAY".

1) During Record–Standby, press and

release QUICK REC. Recording

pg. 37

Title

starts, and after 5-second record-

pg. 8).

ing is finished, the camcorder

reenters the Record–Standby mode

pg. 36

automatically.

S-VHS VCR

—

•To continue shooting longer than

5 seconds, press and hold

—

• The recorded format (S-VHS or

QUICK REC. Recording

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

FF/FF Shuttle Search (

VHS) is automatically detected

continues as long as QUICK REC

45 min. (30 min.)

when playlback begins.

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (

is kept pressed.

To TV or VCR

1 hr. 40 min. (1 hr. 10 min.)

Pause (

pg. 33)

The Fade/Wipe (

" appears then press

2 hrs. 5 min. (1 hr. 35 min.)

Title

Regular VHS VCR

Red to AUDIO R in

Playback start (

pg. 32)

be activated by pressing QUICK

pg. 13) can be performed.

REC.

White to AUDIO L in

QUICK REC cannot be used during

• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot

—

Animation and Time-Lapse

be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

Yellow to VIDEO in

—

(

pg. 29).

pg. 36

To S-VIDEO IN

Audio dubbing (

pg. 43)

pg. 32).

Stop (

pg. 32)

Insert Editing (

pg. 42)

pg. 27) is activated,

pg. 38

(cont.)

Viewfinder

Controls

(cont.)

Recording Start/

" appears.

VCR

" appears.

, and then

DISCHARGE

, then

pg. 23; Date/

pg. 33).

VCR

" appears.

pg. 30).

pg. 32)

pg. 21) cannot

VCR

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