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DIAL

SYMBOL

Gain Up

RECORDING

CAUTIONS

EDITING

SPECIFICATIONS

PLAYBACK

Animation

A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped

GENERAL

Tape remaining time indicator

NOTES:

Auto Mode Lo

General Battery Precautions

ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)

[Ex. : Black Fader]

SYMPTOM

Record-Standby

Locks the cam

Format

with a SCART connector compatible

25min

Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of

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

incorrect oper

Power source

OTHER

movement. This function allows you to shoot a

only with regular video signals

OUT

LOCK

Auto Lock

not functioning even when correctly operated, the

Tele Macro

pressing durin

Power consumption

Viewfinder

Normal

series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same

Transmitted beam

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

¥ In this mode

Signal system

NOTE:

object for a brief period of time.

The tape won't eject.

effective area

ones.

Fade/Wipe, W

Video recording system

• Use only the following batteries:

Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter.

White Balanc

Luminance

NOTE:

15°

Some functions are not available.

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

Exposure Con

Colour

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

Vertical white lines appear when

mode before performing the following steps.

Power indicator

Please make note of the following rules for battery

Record

TV/VCR

shooting a very bright object.

EDITED TAPE (VCR)

use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.

15°

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the

Cassette

Record-Standby

To AUDIO

A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

Auto Mode Re

When using the remote control, be sure to

battery.

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

Re-enables the

2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they

point it at the remote sensor. The above

Interval Time

Recording time

connectors

in the viewfinder.

adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to

MENU.

Mode Lock.

illustration shows the approximate transmitted

can leak or explode.

STOP

Max.

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.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears

SET RECORDING TIME

Mosaic Fader

Gain Up

The transmitted beam may not be effective or

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

Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

in the viewfinder.

Tele Macro

may cause incorrect operation outdoors or

AUTO

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

–

Operating humidity

Interval Timer

PAUSE

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

when the remote sensor is directly exposed to

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

A/V cable

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

Storage temperature

APS ON

Rec Time

on the cable adapter to "CVBS".

Electronic Fog

To AUDIO

sunlight or powerful lighting.

(provided)

through the choices. Stop when the desired

JLIP ID NO.

Weight

COUNTER R/M

Makes the pic

and VIDEO

Tally

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

Dimensions

The image is out of focus.

SUPPLY POWER

Battery Packs

external fog fi

Set Character

connectors

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

FG : Fog

Interval Timer Indicator

Date/Time

image and giv

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

cadmium battery. Before using the

No indication (Auto)

(L/MONO),

START RECORDING

A character generator title and the

SELECT MODE

supplied battery pack or an optional

–

Pick up

STOP

VIDEO and

date and time displays disappear

Press the Recording Start/Stop button after

battery pack, be sure to read 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

ND Effect

following cautions:

Ga i n U p

TV to its VIDEO mode.

(provided)

connectors

POWER

1/2s

SET : MENU KEY

automatically after the selected period of time.

Tel e M ac r o

A black mist d

A B C D E F G H I

I n t e r v al T i me r

If your VCR

filter is used. H

Start/Stop button

J K L M N O P Q R S

Rec T i m e

1. To avoid hazard . . .

ASSEMBLE SERIES OF

Off

The wrong date and time are

B: Connection to a TV or VCR

ND : ND Effect

has the SCART

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

the subject.

J LI 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 &

Tal l y

PICTURES

Viewfinder

equipped with a SCART connector

(L/MONO),

' – / ! ? ¿

S et C ha r a ct e r

the provided

: .

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

Da t e / Ti m e

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VIDEO and

cable adapter.

Repeat step 3 for the desired number of

SELECT button

.... do not modify or disassemble.

compatible with Y/C signals

White balance

-IN

pictures.

Even though the Lens Cover is open,

.... use only specified chargers.

I L I

E N D : M EN U K E Y

adjustment

Tally lamp

connectors

the Lens Cover Warning indicator

VCR (Recording deck)

NOTE:

Sepia

Connectors

2. To prevent damage and prolong service

End

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

blinks.

The scene bein

If your VCR has the

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)

(reddish-brow

SCART connector,

Player (JVC VCR)

cable adapter.

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

When the camcorder is swung or

(provided)

Output

Connector.)

use the provided

an older movi

.... avoid repeated charging without fully

NOTES:

shaken, a noise can be heard.

SET : MENU KEY

cable adapter.

(Located beneath the jack cover)

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

discharging.

A B C D E F G H I

• 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:

R.A. EDIT

Random Assemble Editing (

(provided)

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

temperatures are within the tolerances shown

AUDIO

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

For best results, make sure the camcorder is

•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

' – / ! ? ¿

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

secured when shooting in Animation or

such as a personal computer.

: .

Output

reaction type battery—cooler temperatures

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Time-Lapse mode.

VIDEO and AUDIO connectors on the

For further detail consult your nearest JVC

impede chemical reaction, while warmer

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

camcorder and to those on the cable adapter,

Fade/Wipe-in/out cannot be performed during

dealer. Information (in English) is also available

I L I KE YOU

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/

External

End

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

(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

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

microphone input

to high temperatures will increase natural

proceed as usual from the beginning.

Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure

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

discharge and shorten service life.

SET "Y/C"/"CVBS" SWITCH

PAUSE IN

the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

The jacks

.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

are located beneath the jack

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

cover.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

on the cable adapter to "Y/C".

NOTES:

not in use, as some machines use current

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

even when switched off.

SUPPLY POWER

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

3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .

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

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

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

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

deliver less recording time per charge.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

SELECT MODE

(provided)

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

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MODE

Basic Recording

Features

Audio dubbing indicator

OFF

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

*- - -min

: DC 6 V }

(Now calculating)

IN OUT

OUT

Auto Mode Lock

: 6.8 W

Upside down

PLAY/PAUSE

M-0:05:20

: PAL-type

60min

ON Usually t

U I

: FM recording

59min

Power switch

: Converted sub-carrier

Open the

direct recording

cover

3min

Record-Standby

Conforms to S-VHS

Remote sensor

To J terminal

standard

(JLIP)

2min (Blinking)

Down

: 23.39 mm/sec

-VIDEO

1min (Blinking)

OFF

connector

15s

: 60 minutes

Auto Mode Release

Fade/Wipe

0min (Blinking)

30s

(with EC-60 cassette)

NORM

1min

OFF

: 35% to 80%

5min

OFF

M.W.B.

S-VIDEO cable

APS ON

APS OFF

: –20°C to +50°C

OFF

EDIT

OFF

(provided)

: Approx. 860 g

-VIDEO

PLAY/PAUSE

MWB

1/4s

: 112 (W) x 112 (H) x

connector

LENS COVER

1/2s

Black Fader

232 (D) mm

switch

Electronic Fog Filter

1s 5s

Editing cable

Mosaic Fader

(provided)

Mike

MWB

Viewfinder

: 1/4" format CCD

Shutter Wipe

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

Index Code

S-VIDEO cable

N OR M

18:1 power zoom lens

Marking

(provided)

Slide Wipe

O F F

with auto iris and macro

OF F

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

REW

control, filter diameter

O F F

OFF

video out

ND Effect

Terminals

0 7

46 mm

REW

select switch

: Electronic viewfinder

A. DUB

with 0.5" B/W CRT

PAUSE

To Remote

: Auto/Manual adjustment

PAUSE

PLAY

Clear

"Y/C"/"CVBS"

AV OUT

Sepia

: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

video out

To Pause-In

unbalanced (via VIDEO

select switch

out connector)

10 :4 5

pg. 35).

Set

Cancel

VCR (Recording deck)

: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm

AV IN

(via AUDIO out

connector)

Recording deck

Clear

: –68 dBs, high

RM-V704U or

impedance, unbalanced

RM-V700U

START/STOP

with ø3.5 mm (MONO)

(provided)

VISS

INT. TIME

REC TIME

RM-V704U or

RM-V700U

(provided)

Load

Char

Manua

OPE

NOTE

ACC

You can

To record

more con

You sho

S lide

EJECT

INSE

the subje

adjustm

to open

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

Tape Dubbing

Audio Dubbing

Time-Lapse

C: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped

Date/Time Setting

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Fade/Wipe

NOTE:

T urn th

NOTE:

AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER

ACC

FEATURE:

Allows y

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

except A

(AA-V11EG)

You should already have performed the procedures listed

It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

PURPOSE:

adjustme

This camcorder's Automatic Colour Temperature system

PURPOSE:

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape

You can record sequentially at preset time spans.

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD–PAUSE

CONNECT TO . . .

SELECT MODE

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,

M ake s

input (RCA type) connectors

CLO

Usually s

Temperature Ranges

MODE

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

Following the illustration at left, connect the

automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise

wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

you can record subtle changes over an extended

OPERATION:

P ress

+ or Ð to mo

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

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

colour adjustment is not possible under the following

OPERATION:

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except

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

Power consumption

Record–Standby mode.

period of time.

NOTE:

The battery pack is running low.

Point the remote control toward the VCR's infrared

PAUSE TERMINAL

(

Charac

pg. 40) before continuing.

conditions:

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

AUTO LOCK.

29)

INPU

Output

depends

sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

NOTES:

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

menu a

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

SELECT MODE

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

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

NOTE:

distance

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

OPERATION:

engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode.

terminal.

P ress

PUSH

mike if connected).

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot

NOTES:

at the ma

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO

outdoors.

locked.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

Charging system

BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

Press MENU.

can shoo

This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the

except AUTO LOCK.

mode before performing the following steps.

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

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

Recharging time is based on room temperature of

NOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL.

TV/VCR

P ress

+ , Ð , FAR

on the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate

approx. 6

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

white balance adjustment.

20°C.

Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

charact

SELECT FUNCTION

Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.

the camcorder.

As shown in the illustration at left, connect the

¥Depend

The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the

cassette

SELECT FUNCTION

scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press

charact

SELECT MODE

Dimensions

connector.

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

focus.

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

takes.

specified order.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any

Repeat

SELECT VCR MODE

PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE

Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

VIDEO (or the VIDEO) and AUDIO connectors

FEATURE:

NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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

appears.

position except AUTO LOCK, then press

This feat

at exactly the point where dubbing should start.

Weight

except AUTO LOCK.

on the camcorder and to those on the VCR or

END AUTOMATIC EDITING

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

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

Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/

PURPOSE:

MENU.

¥To sel

(

Cassettes

ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-

TV.

screen appears.

V700U's Pause-In jack.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY

OPERATION:

+ , Ð , FAR

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

SELECT FUNCTION

CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)

Turn the camcorder's power off, then disconnect the

SET INTERVAL BETWEEN

STANDBY MODE

blink at FA

camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.

SUPPLY POWER

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

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

MODE

SET DATE/TIME

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

PREPARE CAMCORDER

Press SELECT reapeatedly until "

Dimensions

or NEAR

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

Turn on the camcorder, VCR and TV.

Press and hold

Engage the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to

the des

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 . . .

Weight

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

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

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

and the

"PLAY".

NOTE:

SELECT WHITE BALANCE

END

and reserved.

"Interval Timer", then press FAR or NEAR to

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

NOTES:

Accessory

editing cable and the audio/video cable.

PAUSE on the camcorder.

setting appears.

grid.

SELECT MODE

The diopter needs to be adjusted (

cycle through the choices. Stop when the

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

PREPARE VCR

VHS-C mark.

Press SET (Manual White Balance) until the required

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation

desired time appears. Choose from "15s",

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

START EDITING

indication appears in the viewfinder.

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

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

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

NOTES:

displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 2 seconds.

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

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and

of Auto Focus (

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to

tapes automatically erases the previously

FEATURE:

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

P ress

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

+ , Ð , FAR

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

function "OFF".

move the highlight bar to "Cancel", then press

recorded video and audio signals.

Optional Accessories

PURPOSE:

remains.

camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

Record mode.

If you remove the power source from the camcorder

CONNECTIONS"), keep the remote control pointed at

press

MENU.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

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

while the power is on, all settings and selections are

the VCR during editing.

SET RECORDING TIME

NOTE

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

D: Connection to a TV with NO A/V

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

when inserting.

START RECORDING

END AUDIO DUBBING

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

1/1000

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

NOTES:

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

The on-screen display only appears while the

OPERATION:

•Car Battery Charger BH-V3E

.... do not load and unload the cassette

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

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

Input Connectors (Playback ONLY)

before disconnecting the power source.

camcorder searches for each scene.

Press Recording Start/Stop to start recording and

Press STOP.

Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and press

START CLOCK OPERATION

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

•RF Unit RF-V5E

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

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run

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

•S-VHS-C Cassettes SE-C45/30

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

If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (

tape with certain VCRs.

NOTE:

the camcorder and the VCR using the provided

OR . . .

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

damage.

•VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30

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

MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject's light

REC

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.

.... 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.

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.

NOTES:

quality.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

END RECORDING

Connect it to the camcorder's VIDEO, AUDIO and

unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple

STOP RECORDING

Then press MENU to close Menu screen.

exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.

•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or

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

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

subjects with different colour temperatures.

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

CLOSE MENU

RF DC OUT connectors.

The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the

Press Recording Start/Stop to end recording and

2. Store cassettes . . .

RM-V700U

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

START TIME-LAPSE

the edit points will not be accurate.

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

* Refer to the RF-V5E instruction manual for the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position

engage fade- or wipe-out.

Press MENU.

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

FEATURE:

SELECT MODE

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.

connection procedure.

RECORDING

of the Lens Cover.

.... out of direct sunlight.

PURPOSE:

NOTES:

signals and uses an S-VIDEO cable.

is too high, whistling or howling may occur.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

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

TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

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

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

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

shock or vibration.

NOTES (for Insert Editing and

STANDBY MODE

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

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

NOTES:

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

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

ADJUST FOCUS

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

automatically.

cable.

Audio Dubbing):

While "

a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an

Fade/Wipe

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

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

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.

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

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

(

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,

• Camera sensor

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

recording speed was changed during the original

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

reserved fade or wipe is cancelled.

— 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

"CVBS" video out select switch as required.

recording.

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

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

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

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

tally lamp is blinking, press the Recording

Black Fader

• 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

of the recording deck. (

Start/Stop button to stop the blinking, then set

Fades in/out to a black screen.

CVBS : When connecting to a VCR which does not

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

Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to

pg. 41

— 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 ........................

the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

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–

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

playback picture.

FEATURE:

the playback deck.

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

NOTES:

Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter

PURPOSE:

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

pattern.

Notes:

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

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

pg. 28

stops at exactly 0:00:00.

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

OPERATION:

Shutter Wipe

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

pg. 28

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

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,

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

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

pg. 28

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 ......................

NOTE:

pg. 29

pushes open the black screen vertically from the centre.

brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used.

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

Slide Wipe

controls on the recording deck itself.

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

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

until

Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse

Auto Pause System

Manual Tracking

The remote control lets you set/release

To automatically stop recording

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

Self-Timer

: 23 W

recordings of the ground, your feet,

times as necessary for best picture.

NEA

. Th

1) Set

: DC 8.5 V } , 1.3 A

etc.

To reset TRACKING to the original

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

(CHARGE),

1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that "APS

preset, press both + and – buttons

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

and m

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

or NEA

to m

detection, timer

indicator appears, changing in the

tilted down by a large degree from

with tapes recorded on other VCRs

MEN

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

or NEAR

to m

• To switch off the Auto Pause

Timer indicator disappears.

playback.

System, press AUTO PAUSE

: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x

M.W.B.

Animation

to mo

2) To resume normal playback, press

again so that "APS OFF" appears

1) Set

104 (D) mm

, and without releasing

A. DUB

PLAY/PAUSE again.

+ wh

in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.

Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on

Sports

: Approx. 240 g

Noise bars appear and pictures may

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

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

become monochrome during Still

pg. 6).

on the remote control. Each time REC

Playback. This is normal.

TIME is pressed, the Rec Time indicator

appears, changing in the following

pg. 16).

Shuttle Search

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

on page 35 ("MAKE

or NEA

to m

indication (off).

To allow high-speed search in either

setting (see below)

twice

2) Release

direction.

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

S 1/1000

Forward Search

pg. 27, press REC TIME on the remote

1) Press FF during playback.

control until the Rec Time indicator

Reverse Search

disappears.

S 1/2000

1) Press REW during playback.

Time-Lapse

" appears in the viewfinder.

1) Set

Noise bars appear and pictures may

Instead of performing steps 1 through 3

become monochrome or darken in

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

Shuttle Search. This is normal.

TIME and REC TIME on the remote

control. Each time INT. TIME is

Counter Memory Function

pressed, the Interval Timer indicator

To make it easier to locate a specific

appears, changing in the following

tape segment.

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

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for

indication (off). Each time REC TIME is

pressed, the Rec Time indicator

more than 2 seconds. The counter

" is displayed, press SET twice.

appears, changing in the following

resets to "0:00:00".

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

2) Press COUNTER R/M. "M"

indication (off).

appears.

2) Release

3) After recording or playback, press

Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on

STOP, then REW. The tape

pg. 27, press INT. TIME and REC TIME

automatically stops at or close to

on the remote control until the

0:00:00.

pg. 34)

indicators disappear.

4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start

Also refer to pgs. 26 and 27.

playback.

Index Code Marking

The counter memory functions in

To give you automatic access to any

the FF and REW modes.

selected point on a recording.

To disable Counter Memory

1) Press VISS once to place the index

Function, press COUNTER R/M so

code. "INDEX" blinks in the viewfinder

the "M" disappears.

during marking.

If VISS is pressed during Record–Standby

mode, the mark is placed where

Recording Start/Stop is pressed.

. Th

" appears.

pg. 3

1/1000 sec.

High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec.

pg. 7),

High Speed Shutter

pg. 11

pg. 39

pg. 41

pg. 10

pg. 6

pg. 4

pg. 6

pg. 11

pg. 10

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