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EDITIN

SPECI

PLAYB

Animati

DANGE

SYMPT

[Ex. : Black

OTHER

Give stationa

FADE IN

Gain Up

movement. T

CAUTIONS

RECORDING

series of pict

The tape wo

object for a b

NOTES:

A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped

GENERAL

Tape remaining time indicator

DIAL

VIEWFINDER

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

Some functi

SELECT

SYMBOL

INDICATION

The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and

Format

with a SCART connector compatible

25min

Video Light

Vertical whi

the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

Power source

Tele Macro

shooting a v

only with regular video signals

OUT

LOCK

Auto Lock

Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully

Power consumption

Viewfinder

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

Transmitted beam

charged battery pack.

FADE OU

Light on

touch it either while in operation or soon after

NOTE:

Auto Mode Lock

effective area

Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery

Light off

Bright, cryst

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.

pack.

Signal system

in the viewfi

NOTE:

15°

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

incorrect operation due to accidental button

Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from

Video recording system

immediately after using the video light, since it

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

An error num

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

pressing during shooting.

your camcorder.

Luminance

remains extremely hot.

mode before performing the following steps.

in the viewfi

• In this mode the following controls are disabled;

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

TV/VCR

Colour

Power indicator

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

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

15°

High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don't

y i p o u W

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

(1 ft.) between the video light and people or

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Fade/Wipe

White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL

allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

To AUDIO

object.

Mosaic Fader

A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

Function indication

Exposure Control and MENU.

When using the remote control, be sure to

If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before

The image is

PROGRAM AE select dial

and VIDEO

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

Interval Tim

on the camcorder and to those on the cable

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

point it at the remote sensor. The above

PROGRAM AE select dial

unplugging the adapter's AC cord.

Hi-Fi audio record-

connectors

adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to

MENU.

COUNTER

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

STOP

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

ing system

RELEASE

the SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

FAR

Auto Release

beam effective area for indoor use.

SET

General Battery Precautions

To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

SET RECORDING TIME

A character

Gain Up

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

Tele Macro

date and tim

Auto Mode Release

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

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

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to

Interval Timer

from the vie

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

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

A/V cable

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

Rec Time

continue.

No. of audio channels

White balance

Rec Time

on the cable adapter to "CVBS".

Mode Lock.

sunlight or powerful lighting.

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

(provided)

through the choices. Stop when the desired

JLIP ID NO.

The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that's been stored

mode indicator

To AUDIO

STOP

PROGRAM AE select dial

Tally

ones.

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

The wrong d

for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.

Cassette

and VIDEO

SUPPLY POWER

Set Character

• Use only the following batteries:

displayed/re

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

indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

Tape speed

connectors

Erase protection

Interval Timer Indicator

FG : Fog

Date/Time

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Gain Up

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

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

Recording time

Tele Macro

To MIC

Max.

Interval Tim

END :MENU KEY

Electronic Fog Filter

Even though

Please make note of the following rules for battery

To AUDIO,

Off

JLIP ID NO

No indication (Auto)

START RECORDING

Rec Time

(capped)

SELECT MODE

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

FAR

the Lens Cov

VIDEO and

(No indicatio

JLIP ID NO

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

blinks.

Tally

-IN

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

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the

INDEX

1min

A/V cable

Operating humidity

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

Set Charact

image and gives it a "fancy" look.

connectors

TV to its VIDEO mode.

SELECT bu

1/2s

SET : MENU KEY

battery.

When the ca

Date/Time

(provided)

TallyThe tall

Storage temperature

Menu Screen

automatically after the selected period of time.

POWER

A B C D E F G H I

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

shaken, a no

Weight

If your VCR

J K L M N O P Q R S

END :MEN

VCR (Recor

can leak or explode.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

Dimensions

Start/Stop button

B: Connection to a TV or VCR

has the SCART

ND : ND Effect

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

Set Characte

connector, use

Rec Time Indicator

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

PICTURES

equipped with a SCART connector

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

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the provided

: .

ND Effect

To AUDIO,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Date/Time

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

cable adapter.

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

CAMERA

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

compatible with Y/C signals

VIDEO and

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

pictures.

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

I L I

Connectors

-IN connectors

Pick up

The camcord

= Factory se

the subject.

NOTE:

End

Lens

1.1.00

etc.) might p

Tally lamp

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Battery Packs

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

If your VCR has the

(battery pack

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

Connector.)

Player (JVC VCR)

SCART connector,

cable adapter.

proceed as u

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Set Time and

(Located beneath the jack cover)

use the provided

The supplied battery pack is a nickel-

SET : MENU KEY

(provided)

Date Screen

cable adapter.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

cadmium battery. Before using the

A B C D E F G H I

NOTES:

Sepia

Random Assemble Editing (

PROGRAM

supplied battery pack or an optional

Editing cable

Viewfinder

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

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

A cassette holder can't be opened unless a power supply is attached.

battery pack, be sure to read the

(provided)

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

c For best results, make sure the camcorder is

SET button

There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

such as a personal computer.

following cautions:

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

White balance

an older movie. Use together with Wide (

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NOTE:

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

secured when shooting in Animation or

: .

The tape's remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

adjustment

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Time-Lapse mode.

VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

The indicated remaining time is approximate.

During shooting in low light, Auto Focus accuracy may decrease even when Gain Up is used. In this case,

1. To avoid hazard . . .

movie.

camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,

c Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary

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use Manual Focus (

VIDEO

.... do not burn.

and then connect the cable adapter to the

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

according to the type of tape used.

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

End

USING A CAR BATTERY

Output

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

SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

c Before performing other operations following

The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been

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

Date

.... do not modify or disassemble.

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

selected (

pg. 8).

Day/Month/Year

The jacks

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

are located beneath the jack

PAUSE IN

.... use only specified chargers.

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

(connect as shown in the above illustration).

"TAPE END" appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this

cover.

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

condition for 5 minutes. "TAPE END" also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

NOTES:

AUDIO

AUDIO L, R OUT Jack ........................

NOTES:

on the cable adapter to "Y/C".

If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations,

life . . .

NOTES:

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

the camcorder's power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to "POWER OFF", and then back to

When using the car battery, leave the engine

c To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE

Output

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

SUPPLY POWER

c Pressing and holding the Recording Start/

select dial to "AUTO LOCK".

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

"CAMERA" to turn the camcorder on again.

idling.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

Stop button allows you to record a black

c Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and on again, or

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5

The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

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

discharging.

when the PROGRAM AE select dial's position has been changed.

blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic

minutes, recording may not start immediately.

also be used to charge the battery pack.

External

c It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a colour monitor when adjusting the white balance ("Basic Connections"

Indicators

Fader is selected.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

If you're recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (

When using the optional Car Battery Charger,

microphone input

pg. 30).

SELECT MODE

c The screen becomes slightly reddish when

(provided)

refer to the respective instruction booklet.

the last recording so you don't erase any of it.

c When adjusted by putting coloured paper in front of the subject in step 2 ("ADJUST FOCUS"), this unit makes its colour

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

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia

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

temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colours. For example, when

The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover

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

(

pg. 17).

adjusting with red, blue or yellow colours, the image becomes the colour which aproximates to green, orange or purple

TV to its VIDEO mode.

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is closed.

respectively.

Featur

Basic Recording

PLAY/PA

M-0:05:20

OFF

MODE

Audio dubbing indicator

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

*- - -min

: DC 6 V }

(Now calculating)

IN OUT

OUT

Auto Mode Lock

ON Usually

: 10.2 W

60min

: 7.2 W

: PAL-type

59min

Power switch

Open the

: FM recording

cover

: Converted sub-carrier

3min

Remote sensor

RETAKE (R/F)

To J terminal

direct recording

Fade/Wipe

(JLIP)

2min (Blinking)

Conforms to S-VHS

standard

-VIDEO

OFF

1min (Blinking)

connector

15s

M.W.B.

: Deep-layer recording

30s

NEAR

Auto Mode Release

0min (Blinking)

system conforming to

MWB

Black Fad

1min

NORM

stereo Hi-Fi VHS

After

OFF

PROGRAM AE

5min

standard

Turn to take

2 sec.

OFF

Mosaic Fa

select dial

S-VIDEO cable

OFF

: 2 Hi-Fi audio channels 1

OFF

up slack.

EDIT

(provided)

1/4s

normal audio channel

-VIDEO

Shutter W

1/2s

NEAR

S-VIDEO

connector

LENS COVER

: 23.39 mm/sec

1s 5s

Gear

(provided

Electronic Fog Filter

Slide Wip

switch

Editing cable

(provided)

: 60 minutes

OFF

This num

MWB

Viewfinder

(with EC-60 cassette)

REW

as a comp

Mike

The numb

Index Code

: 35% to 80%

Marking

: –20°C to +50°C

A B

To DC in jack

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

: Approx. 880 g

OFF

video out

: 112 (W) x 112 (H) x

ND Effect

REW

select switch

Allows yo

232 (D) mm

Core Filter

ÒY/CÓ/Ó

Allows yo

video out

A. DUB

To Remote

select sw

PAUSE

: 1/4" format CCD

PAUSE

Clear

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

PLAY

18:1 power zoom lens

Set

VCR (Rec

AV OUT

with auto iris and macro

Sepia

control, filter diameter

To Pause-In

46 mm

pg. 37).

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" B/W CRT

: Auto/Manual adjustment

AV IN

RM-V704U or

Terminals

RM-V700U

pg. 19).

Recording deck

(provided)

Clear

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

Time

unbalanced (via VIDEO

24-hour indication

START/STOP

out connector)

VISS

INT. TIME

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

REC TIME

(via AUDIO out

RM-V704U or

connector)

RM-V700U

(provided)

: –68 dBs, high

impedance, unbalanced

with ø3.5 mm (STEREO)

Tape

Char

Fade

Load

Date

C: Con

with

MAK

CON

AC PO

inpu

(AA-V

ACC

FEATU

You can

These e

PURPO

To recor

Power

Fade- o

more co

JVC V

F ollow

wipe-o

SEL

OPERA

the subj

PAUS

c T he bat

camco

PRE

Record

ACC

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NOTE:

Video Light

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Audio Dubbing

Manual Focus

Time-Lapse

.... charge in an environment where

DIAL

31)

Allows

except

c T he PR

Conne

FEATURE:

NOTES

SYMBOL

temperatures are within the tolerances shown

adjustm

You should already have performed the procedures listed

termin

PURPOSE:

NOTE:

PURPOSE:

SELECT MODE

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the

This camcorder's Automatic Colour Temperature system

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD–PAUSE

c T his so

in the chart below. This is a chemical

JVC V

below. If not, do so before continuing.

T urn th

SEL

Usually

senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for

(in MONO on the normal audio track only.).

scene by using the built-in video light.

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

backgro

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

S et the

PAUS

Power (

pg. 4)

except

MODE

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

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

P ress

+ or Ð to m

automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

you can record subtle changes over an extended

OPERATION:

the cam

impede chemical reaction, while warmer

adjustments (

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

on the

SEL

Date/Time Setting (

OPERATION:

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

to open.

SET VIDEO LIGHT

colour adjustment is not possible under the following

Power consumption

Charac

INPU

period of time.

Point the remote control toward the VCR's infrared

NOTE:

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

depends

Conne

Twilight

continuing.

(

pg. 42) before continuing.

cassett

Tape Length Setting (

conditions:

c S unligh

AUTO LOCK.

Output

menu a

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

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

Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required.

distance

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more

conne

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

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

Recording Format Setting (

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

NOTE:

P ress

SELE

ENG

SELECT MODE

NON

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

to high temperatures will increase natural

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

at the m

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

mike if connected).

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

Grip Adjustment (

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

FEATU

appear

Make sure the label is facing outward.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

c T urn the

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

discharge and shorten service life.

outdoors.

STA

can shoo

Twilight mode is selected:

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

camcorder is turned on.

FIND

E ngag

Charging system

PRE

Conne

PURPO

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

Press MENU.

P ress

+ , Ð , FAR

mode before performing the following steps.

power s

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

approx.

•Auto gain control is turned off.

TV/VCR

except AUTO LOCK.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

V700U

OPERA

charac

white balance adjustment.

on agai

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

•White Balance is set to "

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

¥Depen

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

charac

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

finder, c

ADJUST FOCUS

not in use, as some machines use current

NOTE:

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

can also be manually changed to another mode

focus.

SELECT FUNCTION

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

the subject.

SELECT MODE

Dimensions

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

Repeat

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

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

even when switched off.

specified order.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

(

pg. 25).

P ress

SET

c T he dio

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

OFF

: Turns off the light.

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

E ngag

This fea

PRE

I nsert a

VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors

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

locked.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

To farther subject . . .

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

left. On

c T he sce

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

Weight

¥To se

just be

(

pg. 28)

ÒPLAY

STA

except AUTO LOCK.

on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or

FEATURE:

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

NOTE:

Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications

MENU.

•The video light can be used with the camcorder's

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

and res

of Auto

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

+ , Ð , FAR

PAUSE

TV.

screen appears.

PURPOSE:

" appear and " " blinks.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

power on.

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

deliver less recording time per charge.

SELECT FUNCTION

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

blink a FA

NOTES:

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

c I f you r

¥The s

Go to step 3.

•It is recommended to set the white balance

focusing (

OPERATION:

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

SUPPLY POWER

SET DATE/TIME

MODE

or NEAR

NOTE:

the lens cover, then set the power switch to

the pow

display

Dimensions

Press SELECT reapeatedly until "

T urn th

(

pg. 25) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the

A cassette holder can't be opened unless a power

RECORDINGS

To nearer subject

Press STOP on both units.

the des

FEATU

"CAMERA".

Make s

Then t

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

STA

P ress

PLAY

engage

STO

Press and hold

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

video light.

supply is attached.

This fea

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications

END

and the

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

disconn

PURPO

remain

Record

Weight

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

charging, or after use.

•When not using the video light, turn it off to save

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

Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

and Tim

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

" appear and " " blinks.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

grid.

"Interval Timer", then press FAR or NEAR to

Accessory

Temperature Ranges

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

setting appears.

battery power.

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

c I f you h

SELECT MODE

cassette

enters the Record–Standby Mode.

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

Go to step 3.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Sports

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required

OPERA

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

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

the date

•The scene you're aimed at appears on the

desired time appears. Choose from "15s",

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

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

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

indication appears in the viewfinder.

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

NOTES:

P ress R

E ngag

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

slack.

EDIT

sure tha

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

LOCK FOCUS

viewfinder screen, with the word "PAUSE"

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

P ress

TV to its VIDEO mode.

+ , Ð , FAR

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to

action.

OR .

activat

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

PAUSE

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

c If you performed step 1

Even if the battery indicator (

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

superimposed upon it.

END

function "OFF".

c T he Len

press

Optional Accessories

move the highlight bar to "Cancel", then press

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is

that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

CONNECTIONS"), keep the remote control pointed at

viewfinder, if the battery pack's charge is low, the

NOTES:

camcor

MENU.

replaced by the focus lock indication "

START SHOOTING

NOTE:

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

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

NOTE:

the VCR during editing.

camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn

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

SET RECORDING TIME

D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V

of the L

c Recharging time is based on room temperature of

1/1000

DC OUT

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

adjusted focus is locked in.

END AUDIO DUBBING

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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

NOTES:

c The on-screen display only appears while the

R epeat

on the video light, or when you start recording with the

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

Press the Start/Stop button.

20°C.

terminal

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

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

c T his ca

The cassette holder can't be opened while the

Input Connectors (Playback ONLY

camcorder searches for each scene.

stop th

video light turned on.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press STOP.

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

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

•RF Unit RF-V5E

c The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

Press R

TO C

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

which h

camcorder is in the record mode.

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

When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch is set to

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

takes.

The tall

•S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30

engage

MWB

through the choices. Stop when the desired

FEATU

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

when th

1/2000

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual

STA

tape with certain VCRs.

"AUTO":

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

NOTE:

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided

•VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

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

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

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject's light

PURPO

heard fr

Focus mode is immediately released and the focus

• Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light

and "

REC

S-VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

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

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

source so you can shoot with natural colours that are

The Menu screen reappears.

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

lock indication disappears.

Cassettes

NOTES:

may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually

quality.

Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO L

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

NOTES:

STOP RECORDING

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

OPERA

switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF/

CLOSE MENU

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

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

subjects with different colour temperatures.

and RF DC OUT connectors.

NOTES:

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

RM-V700U

c To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

AUTO/ON switch.

W hile

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

the edit points will not be accurate.

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

Other Parts

START TIME-LAPSE

DC cord

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

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the

read the following cautions:

Fade/W

Press MENU.

"Clear" blink by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then press

• While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode

SELECT MODE

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

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

Y/C

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback

connection procedure.

RECORDING

MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase

(

pg. 17) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

1. During use . . .

Video Light ........................................

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

NOTES:

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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

¥ÒOF

is disp

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

• While the Twilight mode (

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

c During Audio Dubbing, only the dubbed sound is

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

• Camera sensor

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

except AUTO LOCK.

accessories and their availability.

deck can be...

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

NOTES:

reserve

output. After Audio Dubbing is finished, press Hi-Fi/

to the character at the bottom row which you want to

light will not activate.

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

mode.

Recording and intervals alternate

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

VHS-C mark.

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

n a VCR other than JVC, or

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

NOTES:

MIX/NORMAL to select the required playback audio

c It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

replace, then press +, FAR or NEAR to highlight " " in

ADJUST FOCUS

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

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at

automatically.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

cable.

Black

n a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-

soundtrack (

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

the top left corner, and then press MENU.

without notice.

longer focal lengths.

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

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

tapes automatically erases the previously

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

R.A. EDIT connector

VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture

• HiFi

: You can hear the original sound on the

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

pack.

c To display the characters you have set — "Instant

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

Fades i

connected TV, see "Date/Time Character Insert"

recorded video and audio signals.

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

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

DANGER

quality.

prerecorded tape.

How to use:

c To monitor the picture and sound from the

Titles" (

Mosai

pg. 22) or "Date/Time/Character Insert"

closer, " " or "

(

pg. 24).

(

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

pg. 19).

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

LCD window

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

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

•The video light become extremely hot. Do not

• Mix

: You can hear the dubbed sound and the

pg. 22)

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

(

pg. 24).

If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2, 31. 6,

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

when inserting.

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

Program Manager Function Indicator

BH-V3E (optional)

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

touch it either while in operation or soon after

original one on the prerecorded tape.

Gradua

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

NOTES

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

c Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

etc.) and perform step 5, "Input Error" appears blinking

shown on the left.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

Menu screen to "OFF". To release when the

Full Auto Indicator

Y/C

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

• Normal: You can hear the dubbed sound.

pattern

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

mode.

at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to

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

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

Press SET until "MWB" appears, then press and hold

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Displayed when the Program AE Select Dial

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

c If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

Shutte

input the correct number.

of the recording deck. (

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

pg. 43

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

SET for more than 3 seconds.

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

is set to Auto Lock.

USING AC POWER

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

immediately after using the video light, since it

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

damage.

pg. 5

NOTE:

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

Tape Loaded/Remaining Tape Indicators

Audio Dubbing):

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

remains extremely hot.

A black

• "MWB" blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment,

the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as

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

screen to "OFF".

Remaining Battery Power Indicator

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm.

cable.

closing

c Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is

playback picture.

FEATURE:

the above illustration).

the playback deck.

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

between the video light and people or objects.

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

pushes

complete.

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

PURPOSE:

Notes:

2. Store cassettes . . .

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

pg. 30

NOTES:

recording speed was changed during the original

Slide

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

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

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

recording.

pg. 30

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

OPERATION:

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

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

A black

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

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

pg. 30

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

VIDEO LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

the ima

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

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

110 V to 240 V.

pg. 31

Switch ................................................

c Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

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

shock or vibration.

NOTE:

When using the provided DC cord, make sure

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

brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

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

you connect the end of the cable with the core

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

c During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves

controls on the recording deck itself.

Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter

pg. 11

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

motors, transformers or magnets).

performance of equipment.

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

.... vertically, in their original cases.

pg. 11

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

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

To el

on th

Press

+/Ð

times

VIEWFINDER

c T o re

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

Quick Review

INDICATION

prese

The remote control lets you set/release

To check the end of the last record-

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as

simu

ing.

Twilight

well as the Menu screen.

50/60 Hz

c M anu

1) Press "

" and release quickly

pg. 6). If you haven't, do so before

pg. 7)

Self-Timer

: 23 W

with

NEA

. Th

during the Record–Standby mode.

1) Set

pg. 8)

: DC 8.5 V } , 1.3 A

or ca

• Tape is rewound for about 2

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

pg. 8)

(CHARGE),

repea

seconds and played back

on pg. 28 ("Self-Timer"), press INT.

Fad

pg. 10)

DC 6.3 V } , 1.8 A (VTR)

TIME on the remote control. Each time

automatically, then pauses in

: Constant current, peak

To pa

or NEA

to m

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

Record–Standby mode for the

detection, timer

indicator appears, changing in the

Press

PLA

next shot.

" (outdoor mode), but

controlled

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

playb

Distortion may occur at start of

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

and No indication (off).

2) To re

playback. This is normal.

to cy

2) Release

68 (D) mm

PLA

Instead of setting "Interval Timer" to

: Approx. 350 g

Noise

Retake

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

pg. 1

or NEA

to m

on th

becom

To re-record certain segments.

the remote control until the Interval

Playb

Timer indicator disappears.

pg. 19).

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

to mo

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

M.W.B.

Animation

Record–Standby mode.

. . .

+ wh

on th

1) Set

104 (D) mm

, and without releasing

A. DUB

2) Press either RETAKE button to

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

To al

: Approx. 240 g

Sports

reach the start point for new

pg.

pg. 29 ("Animation"), press REC TIME

direc

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

recording.

on the remote control. Each time REC

Forw

Pressing "F" forwards the tape and

FADE/WIPE

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

1) Press

FF dur

pressing "R" reverses it.

appears, changing in the following

or NEA

to m

Reve

WIDE

on th

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

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

on page 37 ("MAKE

) does not blink in the

twice

FULL

1) Press

REW

dur

indication (off).

recording.

setting (see below)

TITLE

To AC outlet

pg. 4

Noise

2) Release

AUTO

Noise may appear during Retake.

S 1/1000

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

becom

DISPLAY

4 throu

This is normal.

6 for

pg. 29, press REC TIME on the remote

Shutt

control until the Rec Time indicator

M.W.B.

disappears.

S 1/2000

Time-Lapse

AC Power

To m

pg. 2

" appears in the viewfinder.

1) Set

Adapter/Charger

tape s

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

pg.

AA-V11EG

Press

COU

on pg. 29 ("Time-Lapse"), press INT.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

Ó is SE tw

control. Each time INT. TIME is

reset

To car's

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

2) Press

COU

cigarette

appears, changing in the following

appe

Can

lighter socket

pg. 17) is engaged, the

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

3) After

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

STO

, the

REW

. Th

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

autom

pg. 32).

appears, changing in the following

0:00:

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

indication (off).

4) Press

PLA

" will blink.

2) Release

playb

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

c T he c

pg. 29, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

the F

on the remote control until the

c T o di

pg. 36)

indicators disappear.

Func

CO s

Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.

the Ò

Index Code Marking

To give you automatic access to any

selected point on a recording.

1) Press VISS once to place the index

code. "INDEX" blinks in the viewfinder

during marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby

mode, the mark is placed where

pg. 13) to find the end of

Recording Start/Stop is pressed.

MODE

+ an Ð bu

` ,

. T

pg.

aga

" appears.

pg. 3

" and the

1/1000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

10:

. Ò

pg. 15

pg. 41

pg. 43

pg. 10

pg. 6

pg. 4

pg. 15

pg. 6

pg. 11

pg. 10

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