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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.

SELECT

CHG. (charge) indicator

REW/FF

SYMPTOM

instruction manuals.

Interval Timer

COUNTER R/M

STOP

CANCEL

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

indicator

Zoom-in

POWER

30•45•60

Sepia

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

POWER

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

tape length

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

indicator

Rec Time

select button

No power is supplied.

only with regular video signal

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

indicator

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

END

in use.

indicator

STOP

Viewfinder

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

Lock hole

to enter the unit.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

The power suddenly goes off and

(provided)

power supply while the power is on.

Zoom indicator bar

doesn't come back on by itself.

SET

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

FAR

PROGRAM AE

Recording Start/Stop button

VCR CODE LIST

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

select dial

REFRESH switch

RECORDING

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

FAR

NAME

(A) (B)

jack cover*

dust.

Charge marker

Recording cannot be performed.

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

AKAI

–

near a cooking stove.

** CHARGE MARKER

Title

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

A charge marker is provided on

vibration.

POWER

Viewfinder Indications

the battery pack to help you

BLAUPUNKT

Ga in Up

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

Recording does not start.

.... near a television set.

Date display

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

Time display

remember whether it has been

Te l e Mac ro

FERGUSON

Cassette Warning/Remaining

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

charged or not. Two colors are

P. STABILIZER

with Y/C signal

Int e rval Time r

provided (red and black)—you

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

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

Date-off mode

Re c Time

M-0:23:45

PLAYBACK

choose which one means

(No indication)

FAR

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (

antennas, etc.).

JL I P I D NO .

charged and which means

Ta l ly

GRUNDIG

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

Warning blinks.

RM-V704U or

discharged.

The tape is running, but there's no

S e t Cha rac t e r

The characters you have set using Character

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

RM-V700U (provided)

Da t e / Time

playback picture.

Generator

that allows recording: the Cassette (

temperatures.

HITACHI

lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

E N D : ME NU K E Y

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Recording format indicator

Viewfinder

Compact video cassette

FAR NEAR

PROGRAM AE select dial

displayed.

(provided)

.... in places of over 50°C.

JVC

: S-VHS

–

Date display

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

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

Noise bars appear in the playback

No indication: regular VHS

Tally lamp

Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the

No indication

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

picture.

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one

BUTTONS

Ga in Up

.... in direct sunlight.

MITSUBISHI

Power zoom lever

Te l e Mac ro

position to another. Then only the indicator

.... in a closed car in summer.

Noise appears throughout the entire

Controls

Int e rval Time r

M-0:23:45

remains at 8 .

.... near a heater.

jack cover*

playback picture.

Re c Time

NEC

Gai n U p

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

COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS

JL I P I D NO .

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

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PAUSE IN Connector

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

Tele M ac r o

Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the

Ta l ly

Inte r v al Ti m er

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

.... allow it to become wet.

Infrared beam

PANASONIC

S e t Cha rac t e r

Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to

R ec T i m e

Recording

transmitting window

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

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

Time display

J LIP I D NO .

Da t e / Time

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

Playback picture is blurred or

Tall y

Recording safety hole

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

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

MBR SET Button

the indicator remains at 9 .

interrupted.

Tape counter

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

Á 1

0:00:25

S et Ch ar ac t er

E N D : ME NU K E Y

during transportation.

Blank tape

Camcorder

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

INT. TIME Button

D ate / T i m e

Program Manager Function

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

input (RCA type) connectors

The counter indication is blurred

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

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

REC TIME Button

E N D : M E NU KEY

objects for long periods.

during Still playback.

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

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

FF Button

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

–

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

Tape Length [30•45•60]

10:45:56

sun.

REW Button

Tape was played back on VCR using

1/2s

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

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

S-VHS-C cassette

SELECT

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

COUNTER

cassette adapter but picture could

PAUSE Button

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

TOTAL

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

Date/Time display

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

To brighten the image

not be viewed.

PLAY Button

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

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

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

strap.

PAUSE

START/STOP Button

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

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

5. This camcorder features a built-in head

5min

1min

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

VISS Button

TAPE TRANSPORT

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

cleaner which automatically cleans the

–

Á 1

0:00:25

•S-VHS/VHS Recording Format

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

Interval Time/Recording Time

ATTENTION:

heads and head drum when a cassette is

0:03:18

VHS-C cassette

The tape stops during fast-forward or

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

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

VCR CTL Button

0:02:33

loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads

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Before detaching the power source, make

rewind.

0:04:11

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

•Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......

become dirty and cause blurriness or

A.DUB Button

sure that the camcorder's power is turned

jack cover*

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

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

•Lens Cover Warning:

interruption in the playback picture,

off. Failure to do so can result in a

STOP Button

Playback

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

has been changed from the factory settings,

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

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

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

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

camcorder malfunction.

be performed.

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

(provided)

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

COUNTER

can also be played back using a VCR.

TOTAL

R.A.EDIT Buttons

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

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

1min

18min

To AC outlet

MBR SET

1/2s

REC

IN/OUT

VCR CTL

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

Release tab

Zoom-out

1min

VCR

White to AUDIO

1/2s

NEAR

Merry Christmas

Disp.

REFRESH indicator

Yellow to VIDEO

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

Zoom level

NEAR

Compartment door

. 12.

NAME

(A) (B)

indicator

–

PHILIPS

5 6

N O R M

Date/Time display

O F F

O FF

Title indication

Auto Date Record

O F F

Tape counter

mode

NEAR

Happy Birthday

SANYO

Mark

Tape length indicator

O N

POWER

Insert editing indicator

Happy Holidays

) Warning

SELECO, REX

Sliding latch

REW

Yellow: not connect

Our Family

PROGRAM AE

SHARP

Recording format

select dial

PLAY

Auto Date Record mode

Movie Star

indicator

White to AUDIO

RETAKE (R/F)

ON/OFF

SONY

Reels

O F F

Party Time

Hook on.

VCR REC STBY

Tape running indicator

O N

VIDEO OUT

With the camcorder's power switch set to

1 mi n

: Playback

CANCEL

"CAMERA".

Merry Christmas

1 / 2 s

N O RM

: Fast-Forward/

IN/OUT

THOMSON,

Auto Date

O F F

Forward Search

O N

Wedding Day

OF F

TELEFUNKEN,

Transmits the beam signal.

: Rewind/Reverse

Auto date record mode

OF F

SABA,

NORDMENDE

Congratulations

OUT

O N

: Still Playback

--:-- : --

TOSHIBA

Recorded tape

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (

The characters you

pg. 11, 30

Push in.

Animation/Time-Lapse (

have set using

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Character Generator

Retake (forward) (

Exposure level indicator

BATT. RELEASE

Auto date record

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

S-VHS

1/4s

executed

OFF

0:00:25

recordings

0:00:00

Characters

White to AUDIO

START/STOP

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

REW

30s

15s

OFF

Index Code marking (

Yellow to VIDEO ¨ ( When the S-VIDEO cable is not used. )Æ

PAUSE

OUT

0:01:05

Zoom in and out (

0:03:31

INSERT

VHS recordings

0:02:53

VIDEO OUT

I LIKE YOU

--:-- : --

PLAY

Example of stored

characters

To darken the image

0:04:11

0:01:13

RECORDING

GETTING STARTED

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

Focusing

Programme AE With Special Effects

Wide

Picture Stabilizer

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

Tape Length Setting

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

Power

Grip Adjustment

Date/Time Character Insert

Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edi

Insert Editing

Self-Timer

SELECT SCENES

Cassette Adapter

NOTE:

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

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

This feature allows you to record black bars at the top

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

PURPOSE:

EXPAND LOOP

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

Auto Focus

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

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

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

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

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

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

a glass will cause drops of water to form on the

"Basic Connections" (

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

used.

choose the most appropriate source of power.

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

in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high

perform date/time settings.

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

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

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

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

recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with

VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

glass' outer surface. This same phenomenon

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

DISPLAY

Separate the Velcro strip.

"wide-screen" effect.

Disp.

NOTES:

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. 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

magnification.

recording functions possible.

LOAD A CASSETTE

SET TAPE LENGTH

occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

SWITCH OFF POWER

SELECT MODE

performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-

your own titles.

original audio remains unchanged.

adapter is battery powered and automatically performs

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

c The battery pack has not been attached correctly

OPERATION:

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

SELECT MODE

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

c No function is available without power supply.

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

SELECT MODE

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication

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

tape loading and unloading.

(

pg. 4).

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

INSERT HAND

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

Switch off the unit's power and remove the power

Sepia

c Use only specified power supply.

heating a cold room, under extremely humid

NOTE:

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

NOTE:

Installing The Battery

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of

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

c The battery pack is not charged (

screen of the connected TV.

Press P.STABILIZER. "

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

supply unit.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

c Do not use provided power supply units with other

conditions or in a place directly subjected to the

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

INSERT BATTERY

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

except AUTO LOCK.

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

You should already have performed the Date/Time

by operating the VCR manually.

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

c The power supply has not been correctly connected

except AUTO LOCK.

equipment.

cool air from an air conditioner.

before performing the following steps.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

AUTO

•When illumination is low.*

OPEN COVER

grip.

Setting procedure (

minutes.

perform this procedure.

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

(

pg. 5).

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

SELECT FUNCTION

SELECT MODE

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

PAUSE

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

continuing.

displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

Pull out the battery holder according to the type of

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

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene

damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

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

SELECT MODE

NOTE:

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

c The battery pack has completely discharged.

1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

remote control unit you have.

APS ON

SUPPLY POWER

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

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

damage to the camcorder itself.

pressing the release tab.

Press MENU.

DISPLAY

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

White to AUDIO

NOTES:

indicator lights.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

c Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

indication remains. The mode is activated.

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

The tape remaining time (

Set the Power switch to "PLAY".

The data appears under IN on the display.

A/V cable

NOTES:

TAPE END

Type

: Pull out the battrery holder while sliding

(L/MONO)

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

Connect the charger's AC power cord to a wall

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

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

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

SELECT MODE

(provided)

viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has

Serious malfunctioning

c Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

PLAYBACK

outlet. The power indicator lights.

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

SELECT FUNCTION

mode is selected, only the mode's name is

lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

been selected.

shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:

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

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

Type

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

SET INTERVAL TIME

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

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

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

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

door, then insert the cassette and close the

Yellow to VIDEO

battery and the compartment (

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

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

except AUTO LOCK.

mode is activated.

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

stripes

10 : 45 : 56

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

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

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

compartment door.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Recording Format Setting

function.

battery out.

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

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

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

INSERT BATTERY

• When shooting dark or dim subjects

SELECT DISPLAY

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

OUT on the display. The total time of the registered

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

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

NOTES:

STOP PLAYBACK

direction of the arrow until it locks in place.

through the choices. Stop when the desired time

•The code is automatically set once you release the

MAKE SETTING

INSERT BATTERY

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

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

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting

ATTACH STRAP

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

background.

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

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have

RESET COUNTER

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

Press SET again while "

The CHG. indicator lights.

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

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

recording formats.

c Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various

Press STOP .

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

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

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

The setting procedure depends on the function you

For Your Maintenance

* The low-contrast warning "

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

or select to turn the function "OFF".

c The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/

directions

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

DETACH BATTERY PACK

tape back as you would any other.

lithium battery and push it in.

select.

OPERATE THE VCR

SET RECORDING FORMAT

viewfinder.

through the top of the eyelet

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast

Wipe (

pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as

1. After Use

c The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

CLOSE MENU

and thread it through the keeper

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

c The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed

backgrounds

When charging is completed, the END indicator

Focus Lock

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

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

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

CLOSE COVER

Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required

many as 8).

"CAMERA" (

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

pg. 11).

Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

through the buckle

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction

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

c Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the

Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

Press MENU.

the viewfinder.

holding VCR CTL , press the button on the remote for

indication appears in the viewfinder.

off the camcorder.

ADAPTER

pg. 11

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially

and push the holder until it clicks into place.

Changes as follows according to the battery pack's

Instant Titles

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

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

the modes as shown in the illustration at left.

of the arrow.

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

c In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

camcorder on a tripod.

the desired function. The functions the remote can

MAKE CORRECTIONS

: Super VHS

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

)

helpful in the following situations:

remaining power level: "

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

making sure the strap isn't twisted.

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

until the desired setting appears.

colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

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

T : Regular VHS

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

remove the cassette.

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

When the power is almost gone, the indicator

(

pg. 2).

•When things pass between your subject and the

BATT. PACK

START DELAYED RECORDING

alternating discharge-type light sources such as

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on

REC STBY (you don't need to press

during Stop mode.

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

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

ADJUST LENGTH

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

Exposure Control

NOTES:

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

most recently registered point.

blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

BN-V12U

approx. 1 hr. 10 min.

the underside of the adapter as shown in the

one).

NOTE:

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

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

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins

PUSH.

battery pack with a fully charged one.

as shown in the illustration to the left.

NOTE:

c The selected display can be recorded.

subject in before recording.

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left

A/V cable

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

NOTE:

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

each function (Set Character –

not been set to VIDEO.

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about

Yellow: not connect

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

You're now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

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

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

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

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

(provided)

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

See "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (

Time –

NOTES:

DISPLAY

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

5 seconds before recording is to start. Once

point where the new scene should start.

available picture quality, but you can override and make

BN-V25U

approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.

pack.

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

squares —

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

mode before shooting.

NOTES:

prevent slipping

FEATURE:

on safe handling of lithium batteries.

recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays

IMPORTANT

the adjustment manually.

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

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

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

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

pg. 14

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

SELECT MODE

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

CLOSE MENU

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

c Manual Tracking has not been performed (

PURPOSE:

White to AUDIO (L/MONO)

lit.

c During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

close the lens cover.

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

camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

the focus lock function and move the camcorder until

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

SELECT repeatedly until "

USING THE BATTERY PACK

SELECT MODE

reels for safety and tape protection.

Tripod Mounting

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

"PLAY".

Viewfinder Adjustment

Press and hold INSERT , and without releasing

V700U at the camcorder's remote sensor and press any

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

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

the subject is where you want it.

SET.

FUNCTIONS

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

To Release Self-Timer . . .

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

OPERATION:

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

S-VIDEO cable

except AUTO LOCK.

INSERT , press and release PAUSE . The Insert mode

of the following buttons (function appears in

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

or may offer limited functions.

c To recall the display, press SET again.

CLEAN EXTERIOR

c This occurs when playing back a blank portion of tape.

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

(provided)

regular VHS VCRs.

SELECT MODE

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

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

POSITION VIEWFINDER

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

parentheses):

except AUTO LOCK.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

SELECT FUNCTION

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

c If this occurs when playing a recorded portion, there is a

(

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

c During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

NOTES:

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

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

— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)

AUTO DATE RECORD

CLEAN LENS

pg. 19

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

battery pack in until it locks in place.

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

possibility that the video heads are dirty or the camcorder

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

pg. 6

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

)

—

NOTE:

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

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

Timer" to "OFF".

— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

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

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

except AUTO LOCK.

tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud

(see illustration at left).

is broken. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

appear on the screen.

pg. 13

Clock Warning

DETACH BATTERY PACK

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

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

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level

with lens cleaning paper.

hole. Then tighten the screw.

Playback

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

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

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

pg. 12

LOCK FOCUS

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

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

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

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

SELECT MODE

SELECT PRESET TITLE

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

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

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

situations:

adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with

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

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

and its corresponding out-point.

pg. 4

—

this case, turn the power on manually and try step

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

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

OR . . .

nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication "

•After changing the date.

adhesive tape.

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

NOTE:

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

and time settings (

Cassette adapter

c To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds

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

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

pg. 11

pg. 39)

it out.

appears in the viewfinder.

•After loading a cassette.

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

complete, turn the power off and disconnect the

open between scenes.

DARKEN IMAGE

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

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

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

c This is normal.

pg. 19

pg. 39)

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

displayed.

END INSERT EDITING

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

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

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

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

Remove dust using a blower brush.

ADJUST DIOPTER

pg. 30

BATT. PACK

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

SET.

pg. 12)

FEATURE:

power on and the indicator is blinking, that

or out-points.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Press STOP .

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

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

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

NOTES:

BN-V12U

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

PURPOSE:

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

means that the clock (lithium) battery is either

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

pg. 12)

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

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

(

Multi-Function Control

pg. 8

"Auto Date".

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

indication disappears.

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace

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

BN-V22U

c To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press

OPERATION:

—

regular VHS VCRs (

turn it clockwise.

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

pg. 8

A/V cable

the old battery with, a new one (

doesn't take place.

SELECT repeatedly until "

BN-V25U

Connect camcorder directly either to VCR or to TV, then

NOTES:

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

—

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

pg. 31

(provided)

pg. 12

NOTES:

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

SET.

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

playback can be performed on camcorder (

NOTES:

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

c Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

pg. 37

memory.

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

pg. 11

c To recall a title, press SET again.

Appears when the end of the tape is reached

c After step 5, Retake (

**REFRESH

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

c Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

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

pg. 36

pg. 39)

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

immediately restored and the Exposure level

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

pg. 18

c The tape may stop slightly before or after the

)

benzine or alcohol.

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

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

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

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

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

indicator disappears.

• Condensation Warning:

pg. 12)

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

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

c Cleaning should be done only after the battery

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

while you're shooting, the date indication is recorded

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

c The Counter Memory Function has been activated

When this indication appears, all functions are

pg. 8

S-VIDEO cable

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

pg. 26

—

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

pack has been removed or other power units have

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

recharging.

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

(

pg. 31).

disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing

pg. 36

(provided)

c Only video signals are recorded in the Insert Editing

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

pg. 11

been disconnected.

—

during any other recordings made on that day.

To discharge the battery . . .

the power source) for a few hours, and when

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

mode.

pg. 36

first (

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

c Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

—

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

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

you turn it on again the indicator should

NOTE:

pg. 13

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

pg. 11

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

disappear.

—

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

pg. 13

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,

the subject. *When Tele Macro (

—

pg. 20

and goes out when discharging is complete.

the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

pg. 22

INDEX

GETTING STARTED

EDITING

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTIONS

EDITING

INDEX

Advanced Features (cont.)

Advanced Features

Basic Features

Using The Cassette Adapte

Advanced Features (cont.

Basic Connections

Basic Playback

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

pg. 28).

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

36X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the

maximum 18x magnification offered

pg. 4).

" appears in the viewfinder.

– 05

Cable Adapter

by optical zoom.

MWB

(provided)

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

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

toward "T".

INDEX

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

Wide

TV or VCR

pg. 11) displayed in the

c During Hyper Zoom, the speed

increases the further you slide the

the lock hole.

Zoom Lever.

c Focusing may become unstable

battery holder.

) and pull the

during Hyper Zoom. In this case,

Set to CVBS

set the zoom while in Record–

Standby, set manual focus or Focus

Wide

" appears.

Disp.

Lock (

pg. 16, 17), then zoom in

" appears in the

or out in Record mode.

, then fold it back

c The Zoom Level Indicator ( 5 ) only

moves during optical zoom. Once

. Repeat the procedure to

the Zoom Level indicator reaches

the top of the zoom indicator bar,

all magnification from that point is

Cable Adapter

CHARGE

(provided)

through digital processing.

approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.

c During digital image processing,

the quality of the image may suffer.

approx. 7 hrs.

(

) q w

pg. 2) for information

TV or VCR

pg. 7).

approx. 10 hrs.

— does not necessarily mean

Quick Review

To check the end of the last

" appears then press

Disp.

recording.

1) Press "

" and release quickly

-IN

With the camcorder's power switch set to

during the Record–Standby mode.

Set to Y/C

"PLAY".

•Tape is rewound for about 2

pg. 35

seconds and played back

Title

automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the

next shot.

pg. 34

Distortion may occur at start of

pg. 7). After setting is

S-VHS VCR

—

playback. This is normal.

—

• The recorded format (S-VHS or

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

FF/FF Shuttle Search (

Retake

VHS) is automatically detected

50 min.

when playlback begins.

To re-record certain segments.

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (

To TV or VCR

1 hr. 50 min.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Pause (

pg. 8).

pg. 31)

White to AUDIO in

Record–Standby mode.

" appears then press

Title

2 hrs. 25 min.

Regular VHS VCR

Playback start (

pg. 30)

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

pg. 12) can be performed.

• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot

—

recording.

Yellow to VIDEO in

be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

Pressing "F" forwards the tape and

—

pressing "R" reverses it.

pg. 34

To S-VIDEO IN

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

Audio dubbing (

pg. 41)

recording.

Stop (

pg. 30)

Noise may appear during Retake.

Insert Editing (

pg. 40)

This is normal.

pg. 25) is activated,

pg. 36

Viewfinder

(cont.)

Controls

(cont.)

(

)

" appears.

VCR

MBR

" appears.

, and then

DISCHARGE

VCR CTL for this

, then

pg. 21; Date/

pg. 31).

VCR

pg. 16

pg. 18

pg. 23

pg. 24

pg. 30

pg. 39

" appears.

1, try

pg. 12

pg. 30

pg. 12

pg. 30

pg. 19

pg. 30)

pg. 14

pg. 30)

pg. 18

pg. 6).

pg. 16

pg. 11

pg. 28).

pg. 24

pg. 31

pg. 24

VCR

pg. 18

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