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

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

POWER

A. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

Normal

tape length

indicator

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

No power is supplied.

select button

only with regular video signal

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

END

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

indicator

in use.

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)

Record-Standby

power supply while the power is on.

.... 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

RECORDING

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

REFRESH switch

SET

output audio select button

VCR BRAND

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

BUTTONS

FAR

NAME

(A) (B)

Recording cannot be performed.

dust.

jack cover*

AUTO

Charge marker

PAUSE

.... 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

B. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible

.... near a television set.

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

remember whether it has been

Te l e Ma cr o

Power zoom lever

FERGUSON

P. STABILIZER

POWER

charged or not. Two colors are

PLAYBACK

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

Cassette Warning/Remaining

Int er v al Ti m e r

with Y/C signal

Date display

Time display Date/Time display

provided (red and black)—you

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

Tape Time ..........................................

Re c Ti m e

choose which one means

FAR

antennas, etc.).

JL I P I D NO .

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (

The tape is running, but there's no

Date-off mode

charged and which means

Ta l l y

GRUNDIG

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

Warning blinks.

playback picture.

RM-V704U or

M-0:23:45

(No indication)

discharged.

S e t Cha r a c te r

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

RM-V700U (provided)

Da t e/ Ti m e

temperatures.

that allows recording: the Cassette (

HITACHI

The characters you have set using Character

lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

E N D :MENU KE Y

Generator

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Noise bars appear in the playback

Compact video cassette

PROGRAM AE select dial

FAR NEAR

displayed.

.... in places of over 50°C.

(provided)

JVC

picture (or Hi-Fi audio sound).

–

PROGRAM AE Indicator ................

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

Viewfinder

Tally lamp

Playback picture is blurred or

Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the

Date display

No indication

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

Recording format indicator

interrupted.

BUTTONS

Ga in Up

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one

QUICK REC

.... in direct sunlight.

MITSUBISHI

Controls

: S-VHS

Te l e Ma cr o

position to another. Then only the indicator

.... in a closed car in summer.

The counter indication is blurred

Int er v al Ti m e r

No indication: regular VHS

remains at 8 .

.... near a heater.

during Still playback.

Gai n Up

Re c Ti m e

Diopter Adjustment ............................

jack cover*

NEC

Tele M ac r o

COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS

Fade/Wipe Standby Indicator ........

JL I P I D NO .

PAUSE IN Connector

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

Tape was played back on VCR using

• QUICK REC Button .........................

In t er va l Ti m e r

HiFi

Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Ta l l y

R ec Ti m e

.... allow it to become wet.

cassette adapter but picture could

• Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL Output Audio

Infrared beam

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PANASONIC

M-0:23:45

S e t Cha r a c te r

Recording

Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to

JLIP I D NO.

transmitting window

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

not be viewed.

Select Button ...................................

Da t e/ Ti m e

Tally

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

Recording safety hole

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

Power Zoom Lever ............................

MBR SET Button

S et C h ar a ct er

Time display

the indicator remains at 9 .

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

D at e/ Ti m e

E N D :MENU KE Y

Blank tape

during transportation.

Camcorder

BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch .........

INT. TIME Button

Program Manager Function

TAPE TRANSPORT

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

input (RCA type) connectors

Recording Start/Stop Button ................

E N D : M ENU KEY

REC TIME Button

Indication ..........................................

objects for long periods.

Tape counter

POWER Switch .............................

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

The tape stops during fast-forward or

FF Button

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

–

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

rewind.

STOP Button ......................................

sun.

1/2s

REW Button

Output audio indicator

S-VHS-C cassette

Recording Format Indicator ................

Tape Length [30•45•60]

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

SELECT

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

10:45:56

PAUSE Button

HiFi

Select Button ......................................

Mix

Normal

Tape Length Display ..........................

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

To brighten the image

be performed.

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

PLAY Button

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

strap.

PAUSE

Zoom Indicator Bar ............................

Date/Time display

START/STOP Button

Button ................................................

5min

1min

5. This camcorder features a built-in head

Recording Indicator ...........................

EDIT Button .......................................

VISS Button

cleaner which automatically cleans the

Picture Stabilizer Indicator ..................

–

R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button ...................

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

ATTENTION:

heads and head drum when a cassette is

Interval Time/Recording Time

VHS-C cassette

•S-VHS/VHS Recording Format

VCR CTL Button

Indicator ............................................

loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads

Before detaching the power source, make

Select Button ...................................

become dirty and cause blurriness or

A.DUB Button

•Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......

sure that the camcorder's power is turned

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10:45:56

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

jack cover*

•R.A.EDIT Button ..............................

•Lens Cover Warning:

interruption in the playback picture,

Playback

off. Failure to do so can result in a

STOP Button

has been changed from the factory settings,

•R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button .................

LENS COVER ..................................

camcorder malfunction.

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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

•AUTO PAUSE Button .......................

•Auto Pause System Indicator ............

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

can also be played back using a VCR.

R.A.EDIT Buttons

Instant Titles Display ..........................

(provided)

PROGRAM AE select dial

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

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Date/Time Character Display ..............

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

To AC outlet

18min

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

Zoom level

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

NEAR

Compartment door

. 12.

NAME

(A) (B)

Disp.

indicator

–

PHILIPS

APS ON

APS OFF

5 6

NO R M

AUTO PAUSE

O FF

Title indication

O FF

NEAR

0 7

Auto Date Record

Happy Birthday

Mark

Tape length indicator

SANYO

O N

Tape counter

mode

Yellow: not connect

Happy Holidays

SELECO, REX

) Warning

Sliding latch

REW

Insert editing indicator

PROGRAM AE

Our Family

POWER

SHARP

Recording format

Red to AUDIO R

select dial

PLAY

indicator

Movie Star

White to AUDIO L

ON/OFF

Auto Date Record mode

Reels

SONY

O FF

Party Time

Hook on.

S-VIDEO cable

VCR REC STBY

VIDEO OUT

O N

With the camcorder 's power switch set to

(provided)

1 m i n

CANCEL

"CAMERA".

Merry Christmas

NO RM

1 / 2 s

O F F

IN/OUT

0 7

THOMSON,

O F F

Tape running indicator

O N

Wedding Day

TELEFUNKEN,

OF F

Transmits the beam signal.

Auto Date

: Playback

SABA,

0 7

: 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

pg. 11, 32

Exposure level indicator

Character Generator

Retake (forward) (

BATT. RELEASE

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1/4s

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

OFF

S-VHS

Auto date record

recordings

executed

Red to AUDIO R

Characters

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

White to AUDIO L

30s

15s

OFF

START/STOP

Index Code marking (

Yellow to VIDEO

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

REW

Zoom in and out (

VHS recordings

PAUSE

VIDEO OUT

INSERT

I LIKE YOU

PLAY

To darken the image

Example of stored

characters

RECORDING

GETTING STARTED

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

Tape Length Setting

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Remova

Power

Picture Stabilizer

Programme AE With Special Effects

Focusing

Wide

Date/Time Character Insert

Insert Editing

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

Self-Timer

NOTE:

Cassette Adapter

Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit]

SELECT SCENES

Grip Adjustment

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this

About moisture condensation . . .

FEATURE:

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

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

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

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

PURPOSE:

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

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

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/

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

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an

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

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

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

EXPAND LOOP

a glass will cause drops of water to form on the

"Basic Connections" (

choose the most appropriate source of power.

used.

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

perform date/time settings.

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

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

previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the

in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,

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

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

DISPLAY

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

Separate the Velcro strip.

"wide-screen" effect.

NOTES:

Disp.

magnification.

original recording with minimal picture distortion at the

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

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

camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

of the more detailed camcorder settings.

record them manually or automatically, and even make

LOAD A CASSETTE

recording functions possible.

occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it

SET TAPE LENGTH

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

SELECT MODE

SWITCH OFF POWER

The battery pack has not been attached correctly

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

performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-

adapter is battery powered and automatically performs

your own titles.

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

OPERATION:

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

c No function is available without power supply.

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

SELECT MODE

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

SELECT MODE

(

pg. 4).

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication

tape loading and unloading.

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

audio track remains unchanged.

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

NOTE:

INSERT HAND

c Use only specified power supply.

Sepia

heating a cold room, under extremely humid

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

NOTE:

Installing The Battery

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.

supply unit.

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

Press P.STABILIZER . "

c 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

NOTE:

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

INSERT BATTERY

The power supply has not been correctly connected

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

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

except AUTO LOCK.

by operating the VCR manually.

You should already have performed the Date/Time

equipment.

except AUTO LOCK.

cool air from an air conditioner.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

•When illumination is low. *

before performing the following steps.

(

AUTO

pg. 5).

grip.

OPEN COVER

minutes.

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

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

Setting procedure (

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

SELECT MODE

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SELECT FUNCTION

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

this procedure.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

P.STABILIZER . The indicator disappears.

PAUSE

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

continuing.

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal

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.

Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

APS ON

SUPPLY POWER

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

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

damage to the camcorder itself.

pressing the release tab.

SELECT MODE

A/V cable

Press MENU.

DISPLAY

wall, or a clear, blue sky. *

NOTES:

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

indicator lights.

indication remains. The mode is activated.

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

The tape remaining time (

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

White to AUDIO L

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

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

Set the Power switch to "PLAY".

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

SELECT MODE

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

c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

Serious malfunctioning

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

the lock hole.

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

PLAYBACK

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

outlet. The power indicator lights.

Red to AUDIO R

mode is selected, only the mode's name is

lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

SELECT FUNCTION

been selected.

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

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

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

door, then insert the cassette and close the

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

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

battery holder.

Yellow to VIDEO

battery and the compartment (

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

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

except AUTO LOCK.

mode is activated.

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

stripes

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

10 : 45 : 56

Shoulder Strap Attachment

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

compartment door.

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

Recording Format Setting

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

battery out.

function.

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

INSERT BATTERY

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

• When shooting dark or dim subjects

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

SELECT DISPLAY

OUT on the display. The total time of the registered

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

NOTES:

STOP PLAYBACK

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

through the choices. Stop when the desired time

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

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MAKE SETTING

INSERT BATTERY

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.)

The CHG. indicator lights.

Press SET again while "

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

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

recording formats.

c Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various

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

Press STOP.

RESET COUNTER

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

For Your Maintenance

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

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".

c The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

directions

The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

DETACH BATTERY PACK

tape back as you would any other.

lithium battery and push it in.

OPERATE THE VCR

select.

SET RECORDING FORMAT

viewfinder.

through the top of the eyelet

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast

Wipe (

pg. 21) is used in the Sepia mode.

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

"CAMERA" (

pg. 11).

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as

CLOSE MENU

1. After Use

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for

and thread it through the keeper

When charging is completed, the END indicator

c The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

backgrounds

Focus Lock

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

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required

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

CLOSE COVER

many as 8).

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

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

through the buckle

Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction

c Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

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

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

off the camcorder.

and push the holder until it clicks into place.

Instant Titles

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

pg. 11

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

Changes as follows according to the battery pack's

of the arrow.

c In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

camcorder on a tripod.

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

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

MAKE CORRECTIONS

the desired function. The functions the remote can

: Super VHS

helpful in the following situations:

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

making sure the strap isn't twisted.

)

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

remaining power level: "

The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

until the desired setting appears.

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

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

: Regular VHS

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

remove the cassette.

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

•When things pass between your subject and the

START DELAYED RECORDING

(

When the power is almost gone, the indicator

pg. 2).

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

BATT. PACK

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

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

most recently registered point.

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your

blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the

not been set to VIDEO.

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

Yellow: not connect

NOTE:

the underside of the adapter as shown in the

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

PUSH.

NOTE:

A/V cable

as shown in the illustration to the left.

subject in before recording.

battery pack with a fully charged one.

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

The selected display can be recorded.

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left

NOTE:

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

each function (Set Character –

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about

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

You're now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

(provided)

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

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

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

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

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

See "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (

NOTES:

point where the new scene should start.

Manual Tracking has not been performed (

Time –

DISPLAY

available picture quality, but you can override and make

5 seconds before recording is to start. Once

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

pack.

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

squares —

NOTES:

mode before shooting.

prevent slipping

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

White to AUDIO L

IMPORTANT

the adjustment manually.

recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays

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

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

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

FEATURE:

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

If you want to delete the display during shooting, press

SELECT MODE

pg. 16

CLOSE MENU

lit.

During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

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

close the lens cover.

camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/

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:

USING THE BATTERY PACK

SELECT repeatedly until "

Red to AUDIO R

Focus Indicator ..................................

SELECT MODE

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

reels for safety and tape protection.

Tripod Mounting

Viewfinder Adjustment

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

"PLAY".

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.

SET.

FUNCTIONS

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

Exposure Level Indicator .....................

To Release Self-Timer . . .

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode

Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

except AUTO LOCK.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

of the following buttons (function appears in

or may offer limited functions.

To recall the display, press SET again.

CLEAN EXTERIOR

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

This is normal.

White Balance Mode Indicator ...........

Select the Audio Playback Soundtrack.

regular VHS VCRs.

SELECT MODE

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

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

except AUTO LOCK.

POSITION VIEWFINDER

parentheses):

OPERATION:

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

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

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

SELECT FUNCTION

NOTES:

(

During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

Menu Setting Change Indicator ...........

pg. 6

REW Button .......................................

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

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

CLEAN LENS

pg. 21

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

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

NOTE:

—

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

RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button .......

)

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Timer" to "OFF".

Index Code Marking ..........................

pg. 14

Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on

— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

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

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

except AUTO LOCK.

tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud

(see illustration at left).

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

so that the required indication appears in the viewfinder.

appear on the screen.

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

regular VHS VCRs (

FF Button ...........................................

— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

DETACH BATTERY PACK

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

Clock Warning

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

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

Playback

hole. Then tighten the screw.

with lens cleaning paper.

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

•HiFi

To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

: Outputs Hi-Fi stereo sound from the AUDIO

pg. 32

Connect camcorder directly either to VCR or to TV, then

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

LOCK FOCUS

RETAKE F Button ................................

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

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

SELECT MODE

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

SELECT PRESET TITLE

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

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

situations:

adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with

OUT connectors. Use this setting for normal

playback can be performed on camcorder (

and its corresponding out-point.

pg. 12

—

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

PLAY/PAUSE Button ...........................

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

OR . . .

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication "

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

•After changing the date.

adhesive tape.

use.

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

Cassette adapter

To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds

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

and time settings (

pg. 4

SELECT Button ...................................

pg. 41)

it out.

appears in the viewfinder.

•Mix

•After loading a cassette.

END INSERT EDITING

: Outputs both Hi-Fi stereo sound and

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

open between scenes.

DARKEN IMAGE

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

complete, turn the power off and disconnect the

pg. 11

SET Button .........................................

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

pg. 41)

pg. 21

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

longitudinal audio sound (normal audio) from

displayed.

Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points

power source. If you re-connect it and turn the

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Press STOP.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

PROGRAM AE Select Dial ..................

BATT. PACK

The Counter Memory Function has been activated

SET.

the AUDIO OUT connectors.

pg. 13)

or out-points.

power on and the indicator is blinking, that

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

NOTES:

(

pg. 32

(

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

•Normal : Outputs only longitudinal audio sound

pg. 33).

BN-V12U

Multi-Function Control

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

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

pg. 13)

means that the clock (lithium) battery is either

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

pg. 8

"Auto Date".

indication disappears.

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

• Exposure +/– ...................................

(normal audio) from the AUDIO OUT

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

BN-V22U

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

To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press

not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace

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

—

turn it clockwise.

NOTES:

• Focus FAR/NEAR .............................

connectors.

NOTES:

pg. 8

A/V cable

pg. 8

doesn't take place.

the old battery with, a new one (

SELECT repeatedly until "

BN-V25U

NOTES:

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

—

(provided)

• Menu Setting Change .......................

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

pg. 12

SET.

After step 5, Retake (

• Tape End Display: TAPE END ...........

NOTES:

( ) : when the video light is on.

Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

• Tracking +/– ....................................

pg. 33

memory.

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

White to AUDIO L in

To recall a title, press SET again.

The tape may stop slightly before or after the

pg. 11

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

c If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

)

MENU Button ....................................

immediately restored and the Exposure level

pg. 39

pg. 41)

designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither

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

**REFRESH

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

pg. 20

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

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.

P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button ............

pg. 38

pg. 12)

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

• Condensation Warning:

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

while you're shooting, the date indication is recorded

Cleaning should be done only after the battery

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

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

PUSH Button .....................................

When this indication appears, all functions are

—

S-VIDEO cable

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

pg. 28

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

Editing mode.

pack has been removed or other power units have

(provided)

recharging.

disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing

pg. 8

EJECT Switch ......................................

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

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

—

pg. 11

during any other recordings made on that day.

been disconnected.

the power source) for a few hours, and when

first (

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

pg. 38

audio soundtrack (

To discharge the battery . . .

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

—

you turn it on again the indicator should

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

• HiFi

: You can hear the inserted sound.

pg. 38

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

pg. 11

—

• Mix

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

disappear.

: You can hear the inserted sound and the original

pg. 14

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

pg. 14

the subject. *When Tele Macro (

one on the prerecorded tape.

—

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,

pg. 22

• 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.

pg. 24

GETTING STARTED

TROUBLESHOOTING

Advanced Features (cont.)

CAUTIONS

Basic Features (cont.)

INDEX

EDITING

Advanced Features

INDEX

Basic Features

Using The Cassette Adapter

Advanced Features (cont.)

Basic Connections

Basic Playback

Auto Pause System

Zooming

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

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

INDEX

Wide

TV or VCR

recording, the Record-Standby

pg. 11) displayed in the

c During Hyper Zoom, the speed

mode is automatically engaged.

increases the further you slide the

During this, "AUTO" is displayed

Zoom Lever.

above "

PAUSE

c Focusing may become unstable

) and pull the

• To switch off the Auto Pause

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

Set to CVBS

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

c The Auto Pause System is also

or out in Record mode.

effective when the camcorder is

, then fold it back

c The Zoom Level Indicator ( 5 ) only

pointed up, or is positioned upside

moves during optical zoom. Once

. Repeat the procedure to

down.

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

c 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

degree to the left or right.

CHARGE

through digital processing.

(provided)

c When you want to shoot in any of

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

c 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

(

) q w

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

1) During Record–Standby, press and

"PLAY".

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

pg. 7). After setting is

—

•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)

c The Fade/Wipe (

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

" appears then press

Regular VHS VCR

Title

Red to AUDIO R in

Playback start (

be activated by pressing QUICK

pg. 32)

pg. 13) can be performed.

REC.

c 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.)

(

" appears.

)

VCR

" appears.

, and then

DISCHARGE

, then

pg. 23; Date/

pg. 33).

VCR

pg. 18

pg. 20

pg. 25

pg. 26

pg. 32

pg. 13

pg. 41

" appears.

pg. 32

pg. 13

pg. 30).

pg. 32

pg. 21

pg. 16

pg. 32)

pg. 20

pg. 21) cannot

pg. 18

pg. 6).

pg. 26

pg. 11

pg. 33

pg. 26

VCR

pg. 20

pg. 9

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