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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

instruction manuals.

Interval Timer

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

indicator

Zoom-in

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

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

Viewfinder

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

(provided)

power supply while the power is on.

Zoom indicator bar

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

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

FAR

NAME

(A) (B)

jack cover*

dust.

Charge marker

.... 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.

the battery pack to help you

BLAUPUNKT

Ga in Up

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

.... 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

choose which one means

(No indication)

FAR

antennas, etc.).

JL I P I D NO .

charged and which means

Ta l ly

GRUNDIG

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

RM-V704U or

discharged.

S e t Cha rac t e r

The characters you have set using Character

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

RM-V700U (provided)

Da t e / Time

Generator

temperatures.

HITACHI

E N D : ME NU K E Y

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

FAR NEAR

PROGRAM AE select dial

(provided)

.... in places of over 50°C.

JVC

–

Date display

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

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

Tally lamp

2 for approx. 1 second when the

No indication

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

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.

Int e rval Time r

M-0:23:45

remains at 8 .

.... near a heater.

jack cover*

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

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

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

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

Time display

J LIP I D NO .

Da t e / Time

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

Tall y

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

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

MBR SET Button

the indicator remains at 9 .

Tape counter

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

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

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

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

REC TIME Button

E N D : M E NU KEY

objects for long periods.

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

FF Button

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

–

Tape Length [30•45•60]

10:45:56

sun.

REW Button

1/2s

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

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

S-VHS-C cassette

SELECT

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

COUNTER

PAUSE Button

TOTAL

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

Date/Time display

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

To brighten the image

PLAY Button

Set POWER to "CAMERA".

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

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

cleaner which automatically cleans the

–

0:00:25

•S-VHS/VHS Recording Format

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

ATTENTION:

Interval Time/Recording Time

heads and head drum when a cassette is

0:03:18

VHS-C cassette

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

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

VCR CTL Button

0:02:33

loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads

25.12.97

Before detaching the power source, make

0:04:11

•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 .................

interruption in the playback picture,

off. Failure to do so can result in a

STOP Button

Playback

has been changed from the factory settings,

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

camcorder malfunction.

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

this mark appears in the viewfinder.

INSERT Button

SET

COUNTER

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

format select button

Marks

After 1 sec.

Focus detection zone

1min

18min

To AC outlet

1/2s

REC

Zoom-out

1min

White to AUDIO

1/2s

NEAR

Merry Christmas

Disp.

REFRESH indicator

Yellow to VIDEO

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

Zoom level

NEAR

. 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

mode

NEAR

Happy Birthday

SANYO

Mark

Tape length indicator

O N

Happy Holidays

SELECO, REX

Yellow: not connect

Our Family

PROGRAM AE

SHARP

Recording format

select dial

Auto Date Record mode

Movie Star

indicator

White to AUDIO

RETAKE (R/F)

SONY

O F F

Party Time

Hook on.

O N

VIDEO OUT

With the camcorder's power switch set to

1 mi n

: Playback

"CAMERA".

Merry Christmas

1 / 2 s

: Fast-Forward/

N O RM

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

Push in.

Animation/Time-Lapse (

have set using

25.12.97

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

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

30s

15s

OFF

Index Code marking (

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

OUT

0:01:05

Zoom in and out (

0:03:31

VHS recordings

0:02:53

VIDEO OUT

I LIKE YOU

--:-- : --

Example of stored

characters

To darken the image

0:04:11

0:01:13

RECORDING

GETTING STARTED

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

Date/Time Character Insert

Power

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

Programme AE With Special Effects

Wide

Picture Stabilizer

Focusing

Tape Length Setting

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

Grip Adjustment

Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edi

Self-Timer

Cassette Adapter

SELECT SCENES

Insert Editing

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this

NOTE:

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 feature allows you to record black bars at the top

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

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

PURPOSE:

EXPAND LOOP

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

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

Auto Focus

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/

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

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

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

a glass will cause drops of water to form on the

"Basic Connections" (

used.

choose the most appropriate source of power.

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

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

in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high

perform date/time settings.

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

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

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

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

Separate the Velcro strip.

DISPLAY

"wide-screen" effect.

Disp.

NOTES:

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

magnification.

of the more detailed camcorder settings.

record them manually or automatically, and even make

camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

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

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

recording functions possible.

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.

adapter is battery powered and automatically performs

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

original audio remains unchanged.

OPERATION:

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

SELECT MODE

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

No function is available without power supply.

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

SELECT MODE

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication

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

tape loading and unloading.

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

INSERT HAND

Switch off the unit's power and remove the power

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

Sepia

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

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.

Press P.STABILIZER. "

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

supply unit.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

INSERT BATTERY

except AUTO LOCK.

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

You should already have performed the Date/Time

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

by operating the VCR manually.

except AUTO LOCK.

equipment.

cool air from an air conditioner.

before performing the following steps.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

AUTO

•When illumination is low.*

OPEN COVER

grip.

Setting procedure (

minutes.

perform this procedure.

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

SELECT FUNCTION

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

PAUSE

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

continuing.

P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

displayed in the viewfinder for approx.

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

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

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

NOTE:

SELECT MODE

1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the

remote control unit you have.

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

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.

Press MENU.

pressing the release tab.

DISPLAY

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

White to AUDIO

NOTES:

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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.

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

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

the lock hole.

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

outlet. The power indicator lights.

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

SET INTERVAL TIME

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

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.

• 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

door, then insert the cassette and close the

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

Yellow to VIDEO

battery holder.

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.

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

stripes

10 : 45 : 56

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

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

compartment door.

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

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Recording Format Setting

battery out.

function.

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

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

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

NOTES:

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

INSERT BATTERY

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

MAKE SETTING

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

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.

• When shooting scenes with movement in various

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

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".

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.

select.

lithium battery and push it in.

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

CLOSE MENU

and thread it through the keeper

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

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).

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

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. . . .

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

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

camcorder on a tripod.

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture

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: "

making sure the strap isn't twisted.

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

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

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

(

•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

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

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

ADJUST LENGTH

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.

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.

battery pack with a fully charged one.

NOTE:

as shown in the illustration to the left.

subject in before recording.

The selected display can be recorded.

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left

A/V cable

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

BN-V22U

approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.

each function (Set Character –

blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

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

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

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.

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

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

SELECT MODE

If you want to delete the display during shooting, press

CLOSE MENU

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

PURPOSE:

White to AUDIO (L/MONO)

lit.

close the lens cover.

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

Tripod Mounting

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Viewfinder Adjustment

Press and hold INSERT , and without releasing

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 . . .

OPERATION:

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

S-VIDEO cable

except AUTO LOCK.

INSERT , press and release PAUSE . The Insert mode

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

or may offer limited functions.

To recall the display, press SET again.

CLEAN EXTERIOR

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

(provided)

SELECT MODE

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

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

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

POSITION VIEWFINDER

except AUTO LOCK.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

SELECT FUNCTION

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

(

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

NOTES:

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

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

AUTO DATE RECORD

CLEAN LENS

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

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

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

NOTE:

)

—

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

Timer" to "OFF".

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).

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

Clock Warning

DETACH BATTERY PACK

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

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

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

LOCK FOCUS

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

SELECT MODE

SELECT PRESET TITLE

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

REMOVE EYEPIECE

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

situations:

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

—

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

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

OR . . .

Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication "

•After changing the date.

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

NOTE:

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

and time settings (

Cassette adapter

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

it out.

appears in the viewfinder.

•After loading a cassette.

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

DARKEN IMAGE

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

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by pressing

displayed.

END INSERT EDITING

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

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

Remove dust using a blower brush.

ADJUST DIOPTER

BATT. PACK

Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level

SET.

FEATURE:

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Press STOP .

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

NOTES:

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

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

BN-V12U

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

PURPOSE:

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

(

Multi-Function Control

"Auto Date".

indication disappears.

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

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

BN-V22U

To delete the Instant Titles during recording, press

OPERATION:

—

turn it clockwise.

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

A/V cable

SELECT repeatedly until "

NOTES:

BN-V25U

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

—

(provided)

NOTES:

SET.

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

NOTES:

Setting PROGRAM AE to LOCK always engages the

Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is

To recall a title, press SET again.

**REFRESH

Auto Date Record mode, and disables all other modes.

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is

immediately restored and the Exposure level

)

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

In the Auto Date Record mode, if the date changes

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that

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

indicator disappears.

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

allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before

while you're shooting, the date indication is recorded

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

S-VIDEO cable

—

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

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

recharging.

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

(provided)

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

—

during any other recordings made on that day.

To discharge the battery . . .

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

first (

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

—

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

NOTE:

the camcorder could automatically zoom out

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The

—

depending on the distance between the camcorder and

REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts,

the subject. *When Tele Macro (

—

and goes out when discharging is complete.

the camcorder will not zoom out automatically.

INDEX

GETTING STARTED

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

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

36X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the

maximum 18x magnification offered

" 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

During Hyper Zoom, the speed

increases the further you slide the

Zoom Lever.

Focusing may become unstable

) 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

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.

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

seconds and played back

Title

automatically, then pauses in

Record–Standby mode for the

next shot.

Distortion may occur at start of

S-VHS VCR

playback. This is normal.

• The recorded format (S-VHS or

APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

Retake

VHS) is automatically detected

50 min.

when playlback begins.

To re-record certain segments.

To TV or VCR

1 hr. 50 min.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

Pause (

White to AUDIO in

Record–Standby mode.

" appears then press

Title

2 hrs. 25 min.

Regular VHS VCR

Playback start (

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new

• 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.

To S-VIDEO IN

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

Audio dubbing (

recording.

Stop (

Noise may appear during Retake.

Insert Editing (

This is normal.

pg. 25) is activated,

Viewfinder

(cont.)

Controls

(cont.)

" appears.

VCR

MBR

" appears.

, and then

DISCHARGE

VCR CTL for this

, then

pg. 21; Date/

VCR

" appears.

VCR

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