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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

DIAL MODE

SYMBOL

SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONS

EDITING

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

25min

Auto Mode L

Animation

A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped

GENERAL

DANGER:

NOTES:

Tape remaining time indic a tor

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

[Ex. : Black Fader]

SELECT

SYMPTOM

c The rec o rding time per c h arge is affec t ed by suc h fac t

Format

with a SCART connector compatible

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

Video Light

FADE IN

Gain Up

1 3 2

Power source

the frequenc y of z o oming. It is safer to hav e spare b

OTHER

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

M E N U

only with regular video signals

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

L O C K

A u to L o c k

Power consumption

c C h arging times noted on page 4 are for ful l y disc h ar

Viewfinder

• The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

Transmitted beam

Light on

c h arged battery pac k .

The tape won't eject.

touch it either while in operation or soon after

object for a brief period of time.

NOTE:

effective area

Light off

c C h arging and disc h arging times v a ry ac c o rding to t

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Some functions are not available.

L o c k s the c a mc o rder in Ful l A u to mode, prev e nting

Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.

Signal system

pac k .

NOTE:

15 °

• Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

inc o rrec t operation due to ac c i dental button

Video recording system

Vertical white lines appear when

c Remember to set the c h arge mark e r after c h arging a batt

immediately after using the video light, since it

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

Tele Macro

pressing during shooting.

your c a mc o rder.

shooting a very bright object.

Luminance

remains extremely hot.

mode before performing the following steps.

• In this mode the fol l o wing c o ntrol s are disabl e d;

TV/VCR

Colour

c Perform the REFRES H func t ion after no l e ss than 5 c h a

Power indic a tor

• When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

FADE OUT

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

Fade/ W ipe, Wide, Titl e , Displ a y, M . W . B . (M a nual

15 °

c High temperatures c a n damage the battery pac k , so u

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

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

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL

White B a l a nc e ), M a nual Foc u s, Foc u s L o c k ,

al l o w it to disc h arge in c o ntainer, suc h as a bag.

To AUDIO

object.

A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

in the viewfinder.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

Function indication

When using the remote control, be sure to

Ex p osure C o ntrol and M E N U .

c If you stop rec h arging or disc h arging part way

PROGRAM AE select dial

and VIDEO

• Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

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

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

Hi-Fi audio record-

unpl u gging the adapter' s A C c o rd.

connectors

adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to

MENU.

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

in the viewfinder.

STOP

ing system

c Remov e the battery pac k from the adapter immedia

the SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

REL E A S E

Fade/Wipe

FA R

A u to Rel e ase

beam effective area for indoor use.

SET

General Battery Precautions

c To av o id interferenc e with rec e ption, do not u

SET RECORDING TIME

Mosaic Fader

Gain Up

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

L I GHT OFF/ A U TO/ O N

c M a k e sure you unpl u g the DC c o rd before c h arging or di

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

Tele Macro

A u to M o de Rel e ase

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

–

c A bl i nk i ng C H G. indic a tor means that the battery

Interval Timer

The image is out of focus.

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

Re-enabl e s the c o ntrol s that were disabl e d by A u to

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

Interval Timer

A/V cable

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

No. of audio channels

c o ntinue.

White balance

Rec Time

on the cable adapter to "CVBS".

M o de L o c k .

sunlight or powerful lighting.

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

(provided)

through the choices. Stop when the desired

JLIP ID NO.

mode indicator

To AUDIO

c The C H G. indic a tor may not l i ght properl y with

COUNTER R/M

PROGRA M A E sel e c t dial

Tally

ones.

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

Cassette

for an ex t ended period. In this c a se, remov e and reatt

and VIDEO

SUPPLY POWER

Set Character

• Use only the following batteries:

A character generator title and the

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

Tape speed

indic a tor shoul d l i ght during rec h arging. If no

connectors

Erase protec t ion

Interval Timer Indicator

FG : Fog

Date/Time

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Gain Up

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

date and time displays disappear

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

Recording time

Tele Macro

from the viewfinder.

To MIC

Max.

Interval Tim

END :MENU KEY

Rec Time

Please make note of the following rules for battery

El e c t ronic Fog Fil t er

To AUDIO,

START RECORDING

N o indic a tion (A u to)

Rec Time

(capped)

SELECT MODE

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

M a k e s the pic t ure l o ok misty white, as when an

VIDEO and

FA R

STOP

JLIP ID NO

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

The wrong date and time are

Tally

ex t ernal fog fil t er is attac h ed to the l e ns. S o ftens t

-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

displayed/recorded.

image and giv e s it a " f anc y " l o ok .

connectors

TV to its VIDEO mode.

1/2s

battery.

Date/Time

(provided)

Storage temperature

M e nu S c r een

automatically after the selected period of time.

POWER

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

Weight

If your VCR

END :MEN

can leak or explode.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

JLIP ID NO.

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

Off

Dimensions

B: Connection to a TV or VCR

has the SCART

S t art/ S t op button

N D

N D : N D Effec t

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

(No indication)

connector, use

Rec Time Indicator

PICTURES

equipped with a SCART connector

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

blinks.

the provided

N D Effec t

To AUDIO,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

cable adapter.

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

SELECT button

CAMERA

A bl a c k mist dark e ns the pic t ure, as when an N D

compatible with Y/C signals

When the camcorder is swung or

VIDEO and

Tally

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

pictures.

fil t er is used. Hel p s to c o unter the effec t s of gl a re o

shaken, a noise can be heard.

Connectors

-IN connectors

Pick up

VCR (Recording deck)

NOTE:

the subj e c t .

Lens

1.1.00

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Tal l y l a mp

J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Set Character

Battery Packs

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

If your VCR has the

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

Connector.)

Player (JVC VCR)

SCART connector,

cable adapter.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Date/Time

S e t Time and

(Located beneath the jack cover)

use the provided

The supplied battery pack is a nickel-

(provided)

cable adapter.

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

Date S c r een

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

cadmium battery. Before using the

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

N O TES :

S e pia

= Factory setting and when the PROGRAM AE Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK

Random Assemble Editing (

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

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

The sc e ne being shot is rec o rded in sepia-tinted

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

battery pack, be sure to read the

c A c a ssette hol d er c a n' t be opened unl e ss a power suppl y i

(provided)

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

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

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

(reddish-brown) monoc h rome, giv i ng the effec t of

For best results, make sure the camcorder is

such as a personal computer.

following cautions:

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

c There may be a del a y after you sl i de EJ E C T until t

White balance

proceed as usual from the beginning.

' – / ! ? ¿

NOTE:

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

an ol d er mov i e. Use together with Wide (

secured when shooting in Animation or

: .

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

c The tape' s remaining time is displ a yed in th

adjustment

for the authentic l o ok of a c l a ssic Hol l y wood

Time-Lapse mode.

VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

c The indic a ted remaining time is approx i mat

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

1. To avoid hazard . . .

camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,

mov i e.

Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

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c The time required to c a l c u l a te the remaining t

use Manual Focus (

VIDEO

PROGRAM AE select dial

.... do not burn.

and then connect the cable adapter to the

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

ac c o rding to the type of tape used.

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

US I N G A C A R B A T TERY

Output

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

SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

Before performing other operations following

c The tape remaining time displ a yed in the v i e

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

SET button

Date

.... do not modify or disassemble.

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

sel e c t ed (

pg. 8).

Use the optional C a r B a ttery C h arger/ A d apter

Day/ M o nth/ Y ear

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.

c " T A P E EN D " appears when the tape reac h es its end, and the p

(c o nnec t as shown in the abov e il l u stration).

cover.

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

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

c o ndition for 5 minutes. " T A P E EN D " al s o appears when a c a

AUDIO

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

NOTES:

N O TES :

on the cable adapter to "Y/C".

c If the Rec o rd– S t andby mode c o ntinues for 5 minu

life . . .

NOTES:

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

c When using the c a r battery, l e av e the engine

Output

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

the c a mc o rder' s power shuts off automatic a l l y . S e t t

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

SUPPLY POWER

Pressing and holding the Recording Start/

select dial to "AUTO LOCK".

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

idl i ng.

" C A M E RA " to turn the c a mc o rder on again.

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

Stop button allows you to record a black

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.

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

c If the Rec o rding S t art/ S t op button is pressed

c The optional C a r B a ttery C h arger (B H -V 3 E) c a n

discharging.

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

blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic

External

minutes, rec o rding may not start immediate

al s o be used to c h arge the battery pac k .

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

microphone input

c When using the optional C a r B a ttery C h arger,

c If you' r e rec o rding on a c a ssette from the middl e , u

pg. 30).

SELECT MODE

The screen becomes slightly reddish when

(provided)

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

refer to the respec t iv e instruc t ion book l e t.

the l a st rec o rding so you don' t erase any of it.

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

c The L E N S C O V E R warning bl i nk s for about 10 sec o nds when th

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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respectively.

Basic Recording

Features

Audio dubbing indicator

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

*- - -min

NORM

: DC 6 V }

(Now calculating)

A u to M o de L o c k

M-0:05:20

PLAY/PAUSE

: 10.2 W

60min

: 7.2 W

OFF

: PAL-type

59min

Power switch

Open the

OFF

: FM recording

cover

: Converted sub-carrier

3min

Remote sensor

RETA K E (R/ F )

To J terminal

direct recording

(JLIP)

2min (Blinking)

Conforms to S-VHS

standard

-VIDEO

1min (Blinking)

connector

: Deep-layer recording

Fade/Wipe

A u to M o de Rel e ase

N E A R

0min (Blinking)

system conforming to

NORM

stereo Hi-Fi VHS

After

OFF

PROGRA M A E

standard

2 sec.

Turn to tak e

OFF

sel e c t dial

M.W.B.

OFF

S-VIDEO cable

: 2 Hi-Fi audio channels 1

OFF

up sl a c k .

EDIT

15s

(provided)

normal audio channel

PLAY/PAUSE

MWB

-VIDEO

30s

N E A R

connector

Black Fader

1min

: 23.39 mm/sec

L E N S C O V E R

Gear

El e c t ronic Fog Fil t er

5min

Editing cable

switc h

Mosaic Fader

(provided)

: 60 minutes

OFF

M W B

Viewfinder

(with EC-60 cassette)

1/4s

Mike

Shutter Wipe

1/2s

Index Code

S-VIDEO cable

: 35% to 80%

Marking

(provided)

Slide Wipe

: –20°C to +50°C

To DC in j a c k

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

: Approx. 880 g

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such

OFF

video out

: 112 (W) x 112 (H) x

N D Effec t

REW

as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). (

select switch

232 (D) mm

C o re Fil t er

The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

A. DUB

To Remote

PAUSE

: 1/4" format CCD

PAUSE

OFF

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

PLAY

Allows you to input characters. (

18:1 power zoom lens

Set

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

AV OUT

with auto iris and macro

Allows you to set the current date and time (

video out

S e pia

control, filter diameter

To Pause-In

select switch

46 mm

pg. 37).

: Electronic viewfinder

with 0.5" B/W CRT

VCR (Recording deck)

: Auto/Manual adjustment

AV IN

RM-V704U or

Terminals

RM-V700U

pg. 19).

Recording deck

(provided)

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

Time

unbalanced (via VIDEO

24-hour indic a tion

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)

Vide

Load

Date

Manu

SEL

OPE

NOT

FEATU

PURPO

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Character Generator

Fade/Wipe

Tape Dubbing

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Time-Lapse

C:Connection to a TV or VCR equi

NOTE:

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

.... charge in an environment where

A u dio Dubbing

M a nual White B a l a nc e A d

DIA L

FEATURE:

temperatures are within the tolerances shown

(AA-V11EG)

S Y M B O L

You shoul d al r eady hav e perfo

with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/

You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

PURPOSE:

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.

When natural l i ghting is t

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD–PAUSE

CONNECT TO . . .

in the chart below. This is a chemical

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is

bel o w. If not, do so before c o nt

Power requirement

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

senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for

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

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

sc e ne by using the buil t -i

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures

more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although

input (RCA type) connectors

You shoul d al r eady hav e made t

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

c Power (

MODE

pg. 4)

Following the illustration at left, connect the

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

F irst set the power swi

S l i de

EJ E C T

automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

you can record subtle changes over an extended

OPERATION:

impede chemical reaction, while warmer

the subject becomes slightly dark.

OPERA T ION :

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

adj u stments (

The battery pack is running low.

c Date/ T ime S e tting (

OPERATION:

camcorder and the VCR. (refer also to page 30 and

colour adjustment is not possible under the following

Power consumption

Record–Standby mode.

to open.

PROGRA M A E sel e c t dial to any po

S E T V I DEO L I GHT

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

period of time.

Point the remote control toward the VCR's infrared

PAUSE TERMINAL

NOTE:

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

(

pg. 42) before continuing.

Twil i ght

c o ntinuing.

conditions:

c Tape L e ngth S e tting (

31)

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

A U TO L O C K .

Output

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

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

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

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

NOTES:

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

S e t the

L I GHT OFF/ A U TO/ O N

Dusk , twil i ght sc e nery, fi

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

SELECT MODE

IN S E RT/ R EM O V E C A S S E TTE

c Rec o rding Format S e tting

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

adjustment.

NOTE:

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

terminal.

to high temperatures will increase natural

S E L E C T M O DE

mike if connected).

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

natural and dramatic . The

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

A C C E S S M E N U S C R EEN

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

c Grip A d j u stment (

: A l w ays k e eps the l i ght o

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

M a k e sure the l a bel is fac i ng ou

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

discharge and shorten service life.

Usually set to this position.

outdoors.

Twil i ght mode is sel e c t ed

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

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

Turn the PROGRA M A E sel e c t dia

Charging system

c a mc o rder is turned on.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

Press

M E N U .

except AUTO LOCK.

mode before performing the following steps.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

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

Press + or – to move the highlight bar to "Set

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

L O A D A C A S S E TTE

• A u to gain c o ntrol is tu

PAUSE TERMINAL.

TV/VCR

the camcorder.

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus

ex c e pt A U TO L O C K .

A U TO

: A u tomatic a l l y turn

on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate

white balance adjustment.

Character", then press NEAR. The Character Set

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

• W hite B a l a nc e is set to "

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

c a mc o rder senses insuffi

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a

C L O S E C A S S E TTE HOL D ER

SELECT FUNCTION

Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

S l i de

EJ E C T

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

menu appears.

not in use, as some machines use current

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

N O TE:

c a n al s o be manual l y c h anged t

A D J U S T FOC U S

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

SELECT MODE

distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus

Dimensions

connector.

the subj e c t .

S E L E C T FUN C T ION

the c a ssette with the l a b

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

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

Press

PUS H

even when switched off.

specified order.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

(

pg. 25).

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

SELECT VCR MODE

OFF

: Turns off the l i ght

at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to "ON", you

ensure the hol d er is c l o sed an

INPUT CHARACTERS

VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors

FEATURE:

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

appears.

l o c k e d.

Press

– to mov e the highl i ght

To farther subj e c t . . .

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

• A u to Foc u s bec o mes av a il a bl e o

Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of

Weight

except AUTO LOCK.

on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

FEA T URE:

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/

PURPOSE:

Time" , then press

MENU.

Press and hol d

• T he v i deo l i ght c a n be used w

Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to make the desired

10 m to infinity. To

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

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

EN T ER REC O RD– S T A N D B Y M O D

approx. 60 cm.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

TV.

V700U's Pause-In jack.

sc r een appears.

PURPOS E :

" appear and "

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

OPERATION:

character blink, then press MENU. The selected

power on.

c a mera distanc e is l e ss tha

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

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

deliver less recording time per charge.

SELECT FUNCTION

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

S l i de the L E N S C O V E R open/ c l o se swit

N O TES :

Go to step

characters appear at the bottom of the screen.

STANDBY MODE

• I t is rec o mmended to set

foc u sing (

OPERA T ION :

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

SUPPLY POWER

MODE

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

focus.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

NOTE:

S E T DA T E/ T IM E

the l e ns c o v e r, then set the po

Dimensions

Press SELECT reapeatedly until "

Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).

c A c a ssette hol d er c a n' t be opened

(

pg. 25) to indoor mode (

RECORDINGS

Press STOP on both units.

To nearer subj e c t

Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at

The diopter needs to be adjusted (

" C A M E RA " .

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Press and hold

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

Press

v i deo l i ght.

FA R or N E A R until the item

suppl y is attac h ed.

Press and hol d

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

Weight

•To select the location of the next character, press

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

charging, or after use.

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

(

pg. 28) and Time-Lapse recording (

"PLAY".

• W hen not using the v i deo

begins bl i nk i ng, then press

c M a k e sure that the tape is n

NOTE:

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

" appear and "

• T he power indic a tor l i gh

and reserved.

"Interval Timer", then press FAR or NEAR to

of Auto Focus (

pg. 18).

Accessory

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

Temperature Ranges

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

setting appears.

battery power.

c a ssette. If there is any s

SELECT MODE

cassette

enters the Rec o rd– S t andby

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Go to step

PREPARE VCR

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required

blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR

S p orts

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

If you remove the power source from the camcorder while

c a ssette in the direc t io

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

• T he sc e ne you' r e aimed at a

desired time appears. Choose from "15s",

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

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

START EDITING

indication appears in the viewfinder.

• I f you dec i de you want

or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath

NOTES:

High shutter speed c l e arl y

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

N O TES :

the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.

sl a c k .

displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.

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

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

v i ewfinder sc r een, with th

L O C K FOC U S

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

to the prev i ous setti

ac t ion.

the desired location. Press + when you're done,

FEATURE:

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

Make sure to turn the camcorder's power off before

Then the name disappears, and only the indication

c M a k e sure the Erase Protec t io

Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the

Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR's

If you performed step 1

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

c Ev e n if the battery indi

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

superimposed upon it

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

function "OFF".

Optional Accessories

and the blinking cursor returns to the character

mov e the highl i ght bar to

Rel e ase

FA R or N E A R . The foc u s indic a

disconnecting the power source.

PURPOSE:

that al l o ws rec o rding. If not

remains.

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

Record mode.

CONNECTIONS"), keep the remote control pointed at

NOTES:

v i ewfinder, if the batter

and Time-Lapse recording (

grid.

M E N U .

repl a c e d by the foc u s l o c k indi

c a ssettes hav e remov a bl e tabs. I

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

the VCR during editing.

S T A R T S H OOTIN G

N O TE:

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

c a mc o rder may turn off aut

SET RECORDING TIME

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (

D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

DC OUT

1/ 1 000

START RECORDING

• I f you' r e satisfied wi

END AUDIO DUBBING

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

adj u sted foc u s is l o c k e d in.

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

NOTES:

remov e d, c o v e r the hol e with adhe

The on-screen display only appears while the

OPERATION:

on the v i deo l i ght, or when y

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

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

END CHARACTER SETTING

20°C.

Press the

S t art/ S t op

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

terminal

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

Input Connectors (Playback ONLY

c The c a ssette hol d er c a n' t be op

camcorder searches for each scene.

v i deo l i ght turned on.

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press

Press STOP.

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

•RF Unit RF-V5E

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

S T A R T C L O C K OPERA T ION

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

REL E A S E M A N U A L FOC U S M O DE

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

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

c a mc o rder is in the rec o rd mode

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

activate fade- or wipe-in.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

c When the

L I GHT OFF/ A U TO/ O N

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

takes.

•S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30

MWB

through the choices. Stop when the desired

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

Onc e you' v e set the date an

press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

1/ 2 000

tape with certain VCRs.

Press

FA R and

NOTE:

" A U TO" :

• T he tal l y l a mp l i ghts whil e r

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided

OR . . .

•VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

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

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject's light

N E A R until " S e t" begins to bl i

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Foc u s mode is immediat

• Depending on the l i ghti

RE C

NOTE:

and "

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

of the Lens Cover.

The M e nu sc r een reappears.

High-S p eed S h utter (1/ 1 00

l o c k indic a tion disappea

Cassettes

NOTES:

may k e ep turning on and of

quality.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

END RECORDING

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:

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

C a ptures faster ac t ion t

S T OP REC O RDIN G

switc h the l i ght on or off

This camcorder is equipped with Auto Pause System

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

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

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

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

subjects with different colour temperatures.

and RF DC OUT connectors.

C L O S E M E N U

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

RM-V700U

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

N O TES :

To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

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

A U TO/ O N

switc h .

the edit points will not be accurate.

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

Other Parts

START TIME-LAPSE

Press the

S t art/ S t op

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

DC c o rd

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

read the following cautions:

engage fade- or wipe-out.

FEATURE:

Press

M E N U .

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

SELECT MODE

• Whil e the S p orts or High-S p e

when the camcorder is swung or shaken, noise can be

c B e sure to foc u s the l e ns in t

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

1. During use . . .

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

PURPOSE:

(

pg. 17) is engaged, the l i gh

heard from the sensor. This is not a malfunction.

is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

position when you use t

NOTES:

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

pg. 23).

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

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

During Audio Dubbing, only the dubbed sound is

• Whil e the Twil i ght mode (

• T he c a mc o rder re-enters the R

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

foc u s in on a c e rtain subj e c t

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...

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

NOTES:

STANDBY MODE

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

to the character at the bottom row which you want to

l i ght wil l not ac t iv a te.

mode.

sharpl y foc u sed images c a nno

Recording and intervals alternate

OPERATION:

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

VHS-C mark.

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

a VCR other than JVC, or

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

N O TES :

MIX/NORMAL to select the required playback audio

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

automatically.

z o omed up bec a use the depth

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

cable.

While "

a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

Fade/Wipe

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.

l o nger foc a l l e ngths.

c To displ a y the date and t

• 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.

To display the characters you have set — "Instant

c When the foc u s l e v e l c a nnot be adj u

recorded video and audio signals.

c o nnec t ed TV, see " D ate/ T ime C h a

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

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

DA N G ER

quality.

prerecorded tape.

How to use:

To monitor the picture and sound from the

Titles" (

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

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

c l o ser, " " or "

(

pg. 24).

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

pg. 19).

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

LCD window

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

C a r B a ttery C h arger/ A d apter

• T he v i deo l i ght bec o me ex t rem

• Mix

: You can hear the dubbed sound and the

pg. 22)

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

(

pg. 24).

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

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

when inserting.

c If, in step

4 , you input an inv a l i

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

Program Manager Function Indicator

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

B H -V 3 E (optional )

touc h it either whil e i

original one on the prerecorded tape.

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

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

Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

shown on the left.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

etc . ) and perform step

Menu screen to "OFF". To release when the

Full Auto Indicator

Y/C

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

• Normal: You can hear the dubbed sound.

turning it off, otherwi

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

mode.

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

at the bottom of the sc r ee

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

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

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Black Fader

Displayed when the Program AE Select Dial

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

• D o not pl a c e the c a mc o rder int

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

pg. 43

of the recording deck. (

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

input the c o rrec t number.

SET for more than 3 seconds.

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

is set to Auto Lock.

Fades in/out to a black screen.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

US I N G A C POWER

immediatel y after usi

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 ex t remel y hot.

• "MWB" blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment,

the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

Mosaic Fader

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as

Use the A C Power A d apter (c o nn

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

screen to "OFF".

Remaining Battery Power Indicator

cable.

• W hen operating, k e ep a dist

Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is

playback picture.

FEATURE:

the playback deck.

the abov e il l u stration)

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

NOTES:

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

between the v i deo l i ght an

complete.

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

PURPOSE:

pattern.

Notes:

2. Store cassettes . . .

pg. 30

• D o not use near fl a mmabl e or ex p

recording speed was changed during the original

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

N O TES :

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

• I t is rec o mmended that y

recording.

pg. 30

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

OPERATION:

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

Shutter Wipe

c The suppl i ed A C Power A d apt

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

J V C deal e r for repl a c i ng the v i deo

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

pg. 30

VIDEO LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,

automatic v o l t age sel e c t

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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

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

pg. 31

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

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

110 V to 240 V.

Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

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

shock or vibration.

NOTE:

pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

c When using the prov i ded

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 c o nnec t the end of t

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

During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–

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

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

Slide Wipe

fil t er to the c a mc o rder. Th

controls on the recording deck itself.

Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter

pg. 11

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

motors, transformers or magnets).

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

performanc e of equipment

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

pg. 11

.... vertically, in their original cases.

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

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

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

V I EWFIN D ER

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

Manual Tracking

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

IN D IC A T ION

The remote control lets you set/release

To eliminate noise bars that appear

To c h ec k the end of the l a

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as

: AC 110 to 240 V`,

on the screen during playback.

ing.

Twil i ght

well as the Menu screen.

50/60 Hz

until the hol d er ope

1) Press either +/– button as many

Press " " and rel e ase quic k l y

pg. 6). If you hav e n' t , d

Self-Timer

pg. 7)

: 23 W

times as necessary for best picture.

during the Rec o rd– S t

1) Set

pg. 8)

: DC 8.5 V }, 1.3 A

To reset TRACKING to the original

• Tape is rewound fo

as required.

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

pg. 8)

(CHARGE),

preset, press both + and – buttons

sec o nds and pl a yed b

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

pg. 10)

DC 6.3 V }, 1.8 A (VTR)

TIME on the remote control. Each time

automatic a l l y , t

simultaneously.

: Constant current, peak

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

Manual Tracking may not work

Rec o rd– S t andby mod

detection, timer

indicator appears, changing in the

with tapes recorded on other VCRs

nex t shot.

" (outdoor mo

controlled

to open the c a ssett

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

or camcorders.

Distortion may

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

and No indication (off).

and mak e sure the hol d er

Fade/Wipe

pl a ybac k . This is norm

2) Release

68 (D) mm

Still Playback

Instead of setting "Interval Timer" to

: Approx. 350 g

Retak e

To pause during playback.

N E A R . The S e t Date A n d T

FA R . The M a nual Foc u s i

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

To re-rec o rd c e rtain

" bl i nk s .

the remote control until the Interval

1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during

Timer indicator disappears.

playback.

pg. 19).

M a k e sure the c a mc o rder i

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

M.W.B.

Animation

2) To resume normal playback, press

) when you u

Rec o rd– S t andby mode

. . .

pg. 6).

1) Set

104 (D) mm

, and without releasing

A. DUB

PLAY/PAUSE again.

Press either

RETA K E

N E A R . The M a nual Foc u s i

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

: Approx. 240 g

S p orts

+ or – to unti

pg. 29).

reac h the start poi

Noise bars appear and pictures may

" bl i nk s .

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

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

rec o rding.

become monochrome during Still

on the remote control. Each time REC

FADE/WIPE

Pressing " F " forward

Playback. This is normal.

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

pressing " R " rev e rses i

appears, changing in the following

WIDE

FA R or N E A R to

Shuttle Search

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

Press Rec o rding S t ar

on page 37 ("MAKE

) does not bl i

FULL

indication (off).

To allow high-speed search in either

rec o rding.

setting (see below)

TITLE

pg. 29).

To A C outl e t

2) Release

AUTO

direction.

N o ise may appear du

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

S 1/ 1 000

DISPLAY

This is normal .

Forward Search

pg. 29, press REC TIME on the remote

button.

1) Press FF during playback.

control until the Rec Time indicator

M.W.B.

Reverse Search

switc h is se

disappears.

S 1/ 2 000

N E A R

simul t aneousl y

1) Press REW during playback.

Time-Lapse

A C Power

pg. 47)

" appears in the v i ewfi

1) Set

Noise bars appear and pictures may

A d apter/ C h arger

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

become monochrome or darken in

A A - V 1 1EG

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

L I GHT OFF/

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

button again t

control. Each time INT. TIME is

Counter Memory Function

To c a r' s

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

c i garette

To make it easier to locate a specific

appears, changing in the following

Can

l i ghter soc k e

tape segment.

pg. 17) is engag

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

pg. 7).

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

more than 2 seconds. The counter

" is displayed, press SET twice.

pg. 32).

appears, changing in the following

resets to "0:00:00".

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

2) Press COUNTER R/M. "M"

indication (off).

" wil l bl i nk .

appears.

2) Release

3) After recording or playback, press

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

STOP, then REW. The tape

5 , " I nput Error" app

pg. 29, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

automatically stops at or close to

+ , – , FA R or N E A R to

on the remote control until the

0:00:00.

pg. 36)

indicators disappear.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

Also refer to pgs. 28 and 29.

playback.

Index Code Marking

The counter memory functions in

To give you automatic access to any

the FF and REW modes.

selected point on a recording.

To disable Counter Memory

1) Press VISS once to place the index

Function, press COUNTER R/M so

code. "INDEX" blinks in the viewfinder

the "M" disappears.

during marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby

mode, the mark is placed where

pg. 13) to find

Recording Start/Stop is pressed.

M O DE

PUS H

" appears.

button

pg. 3

" and the

1/ 1 000 sec .

pg. 7),

5 .

High S p eed S h u

1/ 2 000 sec .

FA R or

High S p eed S h u

M E N U .

10:

pg. 15

pg. 41

pg. 43

pg. 10

pg. 6

pg. 4

pg. 15

pg. 6

pg. 11

pg. 10

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