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EDITIN

SPECIF

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General B

ORIGINAL T

1 IN

RECORDING

CAUTIONS

PLAYBACK

NOTES:

A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped

Tape remaining time indicator

DIAL

VIEWFINDER

GENERAL

[Ex. : Black Fader]

SELECT

SYMPTOM

SYMBOL

INDICATION

Record-Standby

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

Format

with a SCART connector compatible

25min

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

Gain Up

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

FADE IN

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

Power source

OTHER

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

only with regular video signals

15 ¡

LOCK

Auto Lock

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

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

Power consumption

Viewfinder

Normal

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

Transmitted beam

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

charged battery pack.

Signal system

object for a brief period of time.

The tape won't eject.

NOTE:

EDITED TAP

Auto Mode Lock

effective area

ones.

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

Video recording system

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing

• Use only the following batteries:

Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.

pack.

Luminance

NOTE:

Some functions are not available.

15 ¡

incorrect operation due to accidental button

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

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

Colour

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

Tele Macro

pressing during shooting.

your camcorder.

Vertical white lines appear when

Power indicator

Please make note of the following rules for battery

mode before performing the following steps.

• In this mode the following controls are disabled;

Record

Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

TV/VCR

FADE OUT

shooting a very bright object.

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

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

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the

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

Cassette

Record-Standby

To AUDIO

A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

SET

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

Function indication

Exposure Control and MENU.

When using the remote control, be sure to

battery.

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

Tape speed

PROGRAM AE select dial

and VIDEO

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear

on the camcorder and to those on the cable

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

point it at the remote sensor. The above

unplugging the adapter's AC cord.

Recording time

connectors

in the viewfinder.

adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to

PROGRAM AE select dial

MENU.

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

can leak or explode.

STOP

Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

Max.

FAR

the SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

RELEASE

Fade/Wipe

Auto Release

beam effective area for indoor use.

3. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

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

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

Mosaic Fader

SET RECORDING TIME

Gain Up

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

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

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

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

in the viewfinder.

Tele Macro

Auto Mode Release

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

AUTO

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

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

Operating humidity

Interval Timer

PAUSE

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

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

Interval Timer

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

A/V cable

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

continue.

Storage temperature

White balance

APS ON

Rec Time

on the cable adapter to "CVBS".

Mode Lock.

To AUDIO

sunlight or powerful lighting.

(provided)

through the choices. Stop when the desired

JLIP ID NO.

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

mode indicator

Weight

COUNTER R/M

PROGRAM AE select dial

and VIDEO

Tally

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

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

Dimensions

The image is out of focus.

SUPPLY POWER

Battery Packs

Set Character

connectors

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

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

Erase protection

FG : Fog

Interval Timer Indicator

Date/Time

To MIC

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

The supplied battery pack is a nickel-

(capped)

To AUDIO

CAMERA

END :MENU KEY

Electronic Fog Filter

cadmium battery. Before using the

Rec Time

No indication (Auto)

(L/MONO),

START RECORDING

A character generator title and the

SELECT MODE

supplied battery pack or an optional

–

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an

FAR

Pick up

STOP

VIDEO and

date and time displays disappear

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

battery pack, be sure to read the

external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the

Lens

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

A/V cable

-IN

1min

INDEX

from the viewfinder.

focusing on the subject. The recording stops

following cautions:

image and gives it a "fancy" look.

Gai n U p

TV to its VIDEO mode.

(provided)

POWER

connectors

1/2s

SET : MENU KEY

Menu Screen

automatically after the selected period of time.

Te l e M a cr o

A B C D E F G H I

I n te rv al T i m e r

If your VCR

Start/Stop button

J K L M N O P Q R S

R e c Ti m e

1. To avoid hazard . . .

JLIP ID NO.

Off

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

The wrong date and time are

B: Connection to a TV or VCR

VCR (Record

has the SCART

ND : ND Effect

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

JL I P I D N O .

To AUDIO

(No indication)

Rec Time Indicator

displayed/recorded.

.... do not burn.

connector, use

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

Ta l l y

PICTURES

Viewfinder

equipped with a SCART connector

(L/MONO),

' – / ! ? ¿

S et C ha ra ct e r

the provided

: .

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

ND Effect

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

D a t e/ T i m e

VIDEO and

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

cable adapter.

SELECT button

.... do not modify or disassemble.

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND

compatible with Y/C signals

Tally

White balance

-IN

QUICK REC

pictures.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

.... use only specified chargers.

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

I L I

E ND :M E N U K EY

adjustment

Tally lamp

connectors

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

the subject.

NOTE:

Connectors

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

End

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

blinks.

If your VCR has the

Set Character

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

life . . .

VIDEO

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

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

J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

SCART connector,

Player (JVC VCR)

cable adapter.

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

When the camcorder is swung or

Date/Time

(provided)

Output

Set Time and

use the provided

Connector.)

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

NOTES:

shaken, a noise can be heard.

SET : MENU KEY

cable adapter.

Date Screen

(Located beneath the jack cover)

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

discharging.

A B C D E F G H I

Sepia

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

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

• Connect the Editing Cable when performing

1. 1. 00

Editing cable

.... charge in an environment where

TV/VCR

J K L M N O P Q R S

NOTES:

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted

R.A. EDIT

Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 35).

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

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

(provided)

temperatures are within the tolerances shown

(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of

AUDIO

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

For best results, make sure the camcorder is

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

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø Å &

in the chart below. This is a chemical

NOTE:

an older movie. Use together with Wide (

' – / ! ? ¿

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

secured when shooting in Animation or

The indicated remaining time is approximate.

such as a personal computer.

: .

Output

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures

for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the

Time-Lapse mode.

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

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

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

SET button

impede chemical reaction, while warmer

movie.

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

camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,

Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

according to the type of tape used.

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

I L I KE YOU

use Manual Focus (

temperatures can prevent complete charging.

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

and then connect the cable adapter to the

Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/

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

PROGRAM AE select dial

External

End

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

USING A CAR BATTERY

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

SCART connector on the VCR or TV.

Before performing other operations following

selected (

pg. 8).

External MIC Jack (capped) ................. pg. 41

microphone input

Date

to high temperatures will increase natural

proceed as usual from the beginning.

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

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

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter

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

Day/Month/Year

discharge and shorten service life.

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

PAUSE IN

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

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

(connect as shown in the above illustration).

The jacks

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

are located beneath the jack

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

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

cover.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

NOTES:

on the cable adapter to "Y/C".

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

NOTES:

not in use, as some machines use current

AUDIO OUT Jack ..............................

"CAMERA" to turn the camcorder on again.

When using the car battery, leave the engine

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

even when switched off.

SUPPLY POWER

Pressing and holding the Recording Start/

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

select dial to "AUTO LOCK".

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

idling.

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

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

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

minutes, recording may not start immediately.

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can

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

blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic

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

Sometimes even simply ejecting and reloading the tape may cause the tape's present position to change

also be used to charge the battery pack.

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

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

Fader is selected.

deliver less recording time per charge.

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

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

When using the optional Car Battery Charger,

pg. 28).

SELECT MODE

The screen becomes slightly reddish when

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

refer to the respective instruction booklet.

(provided)

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

the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia

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

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

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

(

pg. 15).

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

is closed.

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respectively.

Basic Recording

Features

M-0:05:20

MODE

Audio dubbing indicator

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

*- - -min

NORM

: DC 6 V }

(Now calculating)

Auto Mode Lock

: 6.8 W

Upside down

PLAY/PAUSE

: PAL-type

60min

OFF

U I

: FM recording

59min

Power switch

: Converted sub-carrier

Open the

OFF

direct recording

cover

Record-Standby

3min

Conforms to S-VHS

Remote sensor

To J terminal

standard

(JLIP)

2min (Blinking)

Down

: 23.39 mm/sec

-VIDEO

1min (Blinking)

connector

: 60 minutes

NEAR

Auto Mode Release

Fade/Wipe

0min (Blinking)

(with EC-60 cassette)

NORM

After

OFF

PROGRAM AE

: 35% to 80%

Turn to take

2 sec.

OFF

select dial

M.W.B.

OFF

S-VIDEO cable

APS ON

APS OFF

: –20°C to +50°C

OFF

up slack.

EDIT

15s

(provided)

: Approx. 860 g

-VIDEO

PLAY/PAUSE

MWB

30s

NEAR

: 112 (W) x 112 (H) x

connector

LENS COVER

Black Fader

1min

232 (D) mm

Gear

switch

Electronic Fog Filter

AUTO PAUSE

5min

Editing cable

Mosaic Fader

(provided)

OFF

Mike

MWB

Viewfinder

1/4s

: 1/4" format CCD

Shutter Wipe

1/2s

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

Index Code

S-VIDEO cable

N O R M

18:1 power zoom lens

Marking

(provided)

Slide Wipe

O F F

To DC in jack

with auto iris and macro

A B

O F F

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

REW

control, filter diameter

O F F

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

OFF

video out

ND Effect

Terminals

46 mm

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

REW

select switch

O N

Core Filter

: Electronic viewfinder

A. DUB

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

with 0.5" B/W CRT

PAUSE

To Remote

: Auto/Manual adjustment

PAUSE

PLAY

OFF

Clear

Allows you to input characters. (

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

AV OUT

Allows you to set the current date and time (

Sepia

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

video out

To Pause-In

unbalanced (via VIDEO

select switch

out connector)

10 :4 5

Set

Cancel

VCR (Recording deck)

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

AV IN

(via AUDIO out

pg. 17).

connector)

Recording deck

Clear

Time

: –68 dBs, high

RM-V704U or

24-hour indication

impedance, unbalanced

RM-V700U

START/STOP

with ø3.5 mm (MONO)

(provided)

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

(provided)

C: Con

with

POS

MAKE

AUTO

AC PO

ENG

CON

inpu

(AA-V

FEATU

FEATUR

MOD

PURPO

NOT

JVC V

PAUS

Audio Dubbing

Fade/Wipe

Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.)

Date/Time Setting

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Character Generator

NOTE:

Manual Focus

Tape Dubbing

Time-Lapse

DIAL

NOTE:

FEATURE:

SYMBOL

You should already have performed the procedures listed

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

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

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

PURPOSE:

NOTE:

SELECT MODE

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

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.

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

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

below. If not, do so before continuing.

charging, or after use.

Power requirement

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

senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for

(normal audio only).

Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,

more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

You should already have made the necessary viewfinder

Power (

pg. 4)

Temperature Ranges

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

Following the illustration at left, connect the

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

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

you can record subtle changes over an extended

OPERATION:

the subject becomes slightly dark.

adjustments (

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

Date/Time Setting (

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

OPERATION: Self-Timer

to open.

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

colour adjustment is not possible under the following

camcorder and the VCR. (refer also to page 28 and

Record–Standby mode.

Power consumption

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

period of time.

The battery pack is running low.

P oint the remote control toward the VCR's infrared

Twilight

continuing.

(

pg. 40) before continuing.

Tape Length Setting (

conditions:

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

AUTO LOCK.

29)

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

Output

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

NOTES:

SELECT MODE

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

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

Recording Format Setting (

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

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

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

adjustment.

NOTE:

SELECT MODE

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

OPERATION:

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

terminal.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

natural and dramatic. The following happens when

mike if connected).

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Grip Adjustment (

ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU

NOTES:

Make sure the label is facing outward.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

Usually set to this position.

outdoors.

Twilight mode is selected:

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Charging system

Press MENU.

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

except AUTO LOCK.

mode before performing the following steps.

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

•Auto gain control is turned off.

except AUTO LOCK.

PAUSE TERMINAL.

TV/VCR

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

on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate

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

white balance adjustment.

Character", then press NEAR. The Character Set

20°C.

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

•White Balance is set to "

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

SELECT FUNCTION

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a

Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

the camcorder.

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

ADJUST FOCUS

menu appears.

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

can also be manually changed to another mode

SELECT FUNCTION

SELECT MODE

cassette

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

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

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

Dimensions

connector.

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

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

takes.

specified order.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

(

pg. 23).

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press

SELECT VCR MODE

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

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

INPUT CHARACTERS

Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors

FEATURE:

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

locked.

To farther subject . . .

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

appears.

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

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

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

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/

PURPOSE:

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

MENU.

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

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

approx. 60 cm.

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

Cassettes

TV.

screen appears.

V700U's Pause-In jack.

" appear and " " blinks.

camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual

character blink, then press MENU. The selected

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

OPERATION:

SELECT FUNCTION

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the

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

NOTES:

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

STANDBY MODE

Go to step 3.

focusing (

characters appear at the bottom of the screen.

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

SET DATE/TIME

SUPPLY POWER

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

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

MODE

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

focus.

PREPARE CAMCORDER

the lens cover, then set the power switch to

Press SELECT reapeatedly until "

Dimensions

A cassette holder can't be opened unless a power

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

To nearer subject

RECORDINGS

Press STOP on both units.

read the following cautions:

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

Press SET to cycle through the modes as shown at

"CAMERA".

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Press and hold

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

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

supply is attached.

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications

finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

1. During use . . .

•To select the location of the next character, press

Weight

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE .

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

Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

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

(

pg. 26) and Time-Lapse recording (

"PLAY".

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

NOTE:

" appear and " " blinks.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder

and reserved.

"Interval Timer " , then press FAR or NEAR to

NOTES:

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

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

Accessory

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

setting appears.

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

SELECT MODE

The diopter needs to be adjusted ( pg. 6).

enters the Record–Standby Mode.

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

Go to step 3.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Sports

VHS-C mark.

PREPARE VCR

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required

blink at the bottom of the screen, then press FAR

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

•The scene you're aimed at appears on the

desired time appears. Choose from "15s",

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

indication appears in the viewfinder.

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

START EDITING

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving

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

or NEAR to move the blinking cursor underneath

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

NOTES:

slack.

displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.

LOCK FOCUS

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

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

of Auto Focus ( pg. 16).

viewfinder screen, with the word "PAUSE"

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

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to

TV to its VIDEO mode.

action.

tapes automatically erases the previously

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

FEATURE:

Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position

Then the name disappears, and only the indication

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).

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

superimposed upon it.

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation

function "OFF".

move the highlight bar to "Cancel", then press

and the blinking cursor returns to the character

recorded video and audio signals.

Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is

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

PURPOSE:

remains.

CONNECTIONS"), keep the remote control pointed at

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

Record mode.

If you remove the power source from the camcorder

and Time-Lapse recording (

MENU.

grid.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

replaced by the focus lock indication "

START SHOOTING

cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been

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

while the power is on, all settings and selections are

the VCR during editing.

SET RECORDING TIME

D: Connection to a TV with NO A/

START RECORDING

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

when inserting.

DC OUT

adjusted focus is locked in.

END AUDIO DUBBING

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

1/1000

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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

NOTES:

erased. Make sure to turn the camcorder's power off

The on-screen display only appears while the

OPERATION:

END CHARACTER SETTING

Press the Start/Stop button.

.... do not load and unload the cassette

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

terminal

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

The cassette holder can't be opened while the

Input Connectors (Playback ON

before disconnecting the power source.

camcorder searches for each scene.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

Press STOP .

Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press

RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE

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

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

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

camcorder is in the record mode.

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

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

activate fade- or wipe-in.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

MWB

through the choices. Stop when the desired

at all. This slackens the tape and can result in

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

1/2000

press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting ( pg. 7),

tape with certain VCRs.

NOTE:

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided

OR . . .

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

damage.

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

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject's light

and "

REC

Focus mode is immediately released and the focus

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

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

NOTE:

S-VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture

Use the optional RF-V5E RF unit.

FEATURE:

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

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

source so you can shoot with natural colours that are

The Menu screen reappears.

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

lock indication disappears.

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

NOTES:

END RECORDING

quality.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

STOP RECORDING

Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO and

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

NOTES:

PURPOSE:

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

CLOSE MENU

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

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

subjects with different colour temperatures.

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

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

RF DC OUT connectors.

NOTES:

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

2. Store cassettes . . .

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

To erase a character you entered mistakenly, make

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

START TIME-LAPSE

the edit points will not be accurate.

DC cord

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

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

engage fade- or wipe-out.

SELECT MODE

Press MENU.

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

FEATURE:

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

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto

Indicators

Y/C

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

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

deck-to-deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback

Some acccessories are not available in some areas.

OPERATION:

connection procedure.

RECORDING

of the Lens Cover.

.... out of direct sunlight.

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

PURPOSE:

position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

pg. 21).

NOTES:

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

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

selected characters only, first move the blinking cursor

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

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

Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

except AUTO LOCK.

mode.

deck can be...

accessories and their availability.

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

NOTES:

This camcorder is equipped with Auto Pause System

STANDBY MODE

shock or vibration.

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

to the character at the bottom row which you want to

sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

Recording and intervals alternate

OPERATION:

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

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

a VCR other than JVC, or

SCART connector compatible with Y/C signals, connect

NOTES:

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

ADJUST FOCUS

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

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

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

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

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

automatically.

cable.

Audio Dubbing):

While "

Fade/Wipe

a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-

when the camcorder is swung or shaken, noise can be

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

the top left corner, and then press MENU.

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

longer focal lengths.

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

without notice.

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

R.A. EDIT connector

VIDEO cable. This can improve the dubbed picture

Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work

Other Parts

heard from the sensor. This is not a malfunction.

motors, transformers or magnets).

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

pack.

To display the characters you have set — "Instant

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or

connected TV, see "Date/Time Character Insert"

sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually

quality.

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the

How to use:

.... vertically, in their original cases.

To monitor the picture and sound from the

Titles" (

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

pg. 20) or "Date/Time/Character Insert"

closer, " " or "

(

pg. 22).

(

pg. 17).

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

• Camera sensor

Car Battery Charger/Adapter

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

recording speed was changed during the original

pg. 20)

(

pg. 22).

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

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

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

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

Be careful not to cover this area; built-in

BH-V3E (optional)

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

recording.

ADJUST WHITE BALANCE

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

Characters may be set only in the Record-Standby

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

shown on the left.

Menu screen to "OFF". To release when the

here is the sensor necessary for shooting.

Y/C

: When connecting to a VCR which accepts Y/C

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

mode.

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

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

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

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

Black Fader

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

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

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

input the correct number.

of the recording deck. ( pg. 34)

SET for more than 3 seconds.

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

Fades in/out to a black screen.

USING AC POWER

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

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

Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

NOTES:

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to

— For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to

NOTE:

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

accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video

Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.

Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ pg. 10

• "MWB" blinks in the viewfinder during adjustment,

the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in

Mosaic Fader

the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as

pg. 5

screen to "OFF".

cable.

During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–

then stops blinking but stays lit when adjustment is

Clock Battery Compartment ................ pg. 6

playback picture.

FEATURE:

the above illustration).

the playback deck.

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

NOTES:

Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter

complete.

PURPOSE:

Battery Pack Mount ........................... pg. 4

pattern.

Notes:

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

NOTES:

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

pg. 28

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

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

OPERATION:

Shutter Wipe

The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features

LENS COVER Switch ......................... pg. 11

pg. 28

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

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,

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

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

pg. 28

110 V to 240 V.

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

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

Tripod Mounting Socket ...................... pg. 10

NOTE:

pg. 29

When using the provided DC cord, make sure

pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

you connect the end of the cable with the core

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

Slide Wipe

filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves

controls on the recording deck itself.

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

performance of equipment.

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

OUT

VIEWFINDER

Auto Pause System

INDICATION

To automatically stop recording

The remote control lets you set/release

To eliminate noise bars that appear

Interval Timer and Rec Time functions as

: AC 110 to 240 V

when the camcorder is pointed

on the screen during playback.

Twilight

well as the Menu screen.

50/60 Hz

down, preventing accidental

1)Press either +/– button as many

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

pg. 7)

: 23 W

recordings of the ground, your feet,

times as necessary for best picture.

pg. 8)

1) Set

: DC 8.5 V } , 1.3 A

etc.

To reset TRACKING to the original

Instead of performing steps

pg. 8)

(CHARGE),

1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that "APS

preset, press both + and – buttons

on pg. 26 ("Self-Timer"), press

pg. 10)

DC 6.3 V } , 1.8 A (VTR)

ON" appears in the viewfinder for

TIME on the remote control. Each time

simultaneously.

: Constant current, peak

2 seconds. When the camcorder is

INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval Timer

Manual Tracking may not work

detection, timer

indicator appears, changing in the

tilted down by a large degree from

with tapes recorded on other VCRs

" (outdoor mode), but

controlled

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

its horizontal position during

or camcorders.

: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x

and No indication (off).

recording, the Record-Standby

Fade/Wipe

2) Release

68 (D) mm

mode is automatically engaged.

Still Playback

Instead of setting "Interval Timer" to

: Approx. 350 g

During this, "AUTO" is displayed

To pause during playback.

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

above "

PAUSE

the remote control until the Interval

1)Press PLAY/PAUSE during

• To switch off the Auto Pause

Timer indicator disappears.

pg. 17).

playback.

System, press AUTO PAUSE

M.W.B.

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

Animation

2) To resume normal playback, press

. . .

again so that "APS OFF" appears

1) Set

104 (D) mm

A. DUB

, and without releasing

PLAY/PAUSE again.

in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.

Instead of performing steps

Sports

: Approx. 240 g

pg. 27).

Noise bars appear and pictures may

pg. 27 ("Animation"), press REC TIME

The Auto Pause System is also

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

become monochrome during Still

on the remote control. Each time

effective when the camcorder is

Playback. This is normal.

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

pointed up, or is positioned upside

appears, changing in the following

down.

Shuttle Search

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

on page 35 ("MAKE

Auto Pause also works when the

indication (off).

To allow high-speed search in either

setting (see below)

To AC outlet

pg. 27).

camcorder is twisted by a large

2) Release

direction.

Instead of using the Menu in step

degree to the left or right.

S 1/1000

Forward Search

pg. 27, press REC TIME on the remote

When you want to shoot in any of

1) Press FF during playback.

control until the Rec Time indicator

the aforementioned positions, be

Reverse Search

disappears.

sure to switch off Auto Pause.

S 1/2000

1) Press REW during playback.

Time-Lapse

AC Power

" appears in the viewfinder.

pg. 45)

1) Set

Noise bars appear and pictures may

Quick Rec

Adapter/Charger

Instead of performing steps

become monochrome or darken in

AA-V11EG

To record a scene for 5 seconds,

on pg. 27 ("Time-Lapse"), press

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

providing quick scene transitions like

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

those seen in TV programmes.

control. Each time INT. TIME is

To car's

Counter Memory Function

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

1) During Record–Standby, press and

cigarette

To make it easier to locate a specific

appears, changing in the following

release QUICK REC. Recording

lighter socket

tape segment.

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

starts, and after 5-second record-

pg. 7).

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

1)Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

ing is finished, the camcorder

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

more than 2 seconds. The counter

" is displayed, press SET twice.

reenters the Record–Standby mode

appears, changing in the following

resets to "0:00:00".

automatically.

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

2) Press COUNTER R/M. "M"

• To continue shooting longer than

indication (off).

" will blink.

appears.

2) Release

5 seconds, press and hold

3) After recording or playback, press

Instead of using the Menu in step

QUICK REC. Recording

STOP , then REW . The tape

pg. 27, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

continues as long as QUICK REC

automatically stops at or close to

on the remote control until the

is kept pressed.

0:00:00.

indicators disappear.

The Fade/Wipe (

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

Also refer to pgs. 26 and 27.

be activated by pressing QUICK

playback.

REC.

Index Code Marking

The counter memory functions in

QUICK REC cannot be used during

To give you automatic access to any

the FF and REW modes.

Animation and Time-Lapse

selected point on a recording.

To disable Counter Memory

(

pg. 27).

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. 12) to find the

Recording Start/Stop is pressed.

MODE

` ,

1 through 3

INT.

PAUSE

" appears.

1 and 2 on

REC

" and the

1/1000 sec.

5 on

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

1 through 3

INT.

pg. 11

5 on

pg. 39

pg. 41

pg. 19) cannot

pg. 6

pg. 10

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