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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

REW/FF

CHG. (charge) indicator

SYMPTOM

instruction manuals.

Interval Timer

COUNTER R/M

STOP

CANCEL

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

indicator

POWER

Sepia

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

.... open the camcorder's chassis.

POWER

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

indicator

Rec Time

No power is supplied.

only with regular video signal

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

indicator

Keep it away from metallic objects when not

END

in use.

indicator

STOP

Viewfinder

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

Lock hole

to enter the unit.

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

The power suddenly goes off and

(provided)

power supply while the power is on.

doesn't come back on by itself.

SET

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

FAR

PROGRAM AE

VCR CODE LIST

Recording Start/Stop button

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

select dial

REFRESH switch

RECORDING

VCR BRAND

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or

BUTTONS

NAME

(A) (B)

jack cover*

dust.

Recording cannot be performed.

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

6 2

AKAI

–

6 4

near a cooking stove.

Title

7 7

.... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

POWER

Viewfinder Indications

1 3

BLAUPUNKT

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

Ga in U p

Recording does not start.

.... near a television set.

Date display

Time display

Tel e M ac ro

9 7

FERGUSON

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic

Cassette Warning/Remaining

with Y/C signal

Int erv a l T i me r

9 8

Date-off mode

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

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

Rec T i me

M-0:23:45

3 2

PLAYBACK

(No indication)

antennas, etc.).

JL IP I D N O.

When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette (

1 4

Tal l y

GRUNDIG

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

Warning blinks.

RM-V704U or

The tape is running, but there's no

Set C hara c t e r

3 4

The characters you have set using Character

40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C)

When Erase Protection tab is not in the position

RM-V700U (provided)

Da te / T i me

playback picture.

Generator

temperatures.

that allows recording: the Cassette (

6 6

HITACHI

6 3

lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

EN D : M E N U KE Y

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

Recording format indicator

Viewfinder

Compact video cassette

FAR NEAR

displayed.

.... in places of over 50°C.

(provided)

9 1

JVC

: S-VHS

–

Date display

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

9 6

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

Noise bars appear in the playback

No indication: regular VHS

Tally lamp

9 3

Displayed at 2 for approx. 1 second when the

No indication

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

picture.

BUTTONS

Ga in U p

PROGRAM AE select dial is switched from one

.... in direct sunlight.

6 7

MITSUBISHI

Tel e M ac ro

position to another. Then only the indicator

.... in a closed car in summer.

6 8

Noise appears throughout the entire

Controls

Int erv a l T i me r

M-0:23:45

remains at 8 .

.... near a heater.

playback picture.

jack cover*

Rec T i me

3 7

NEC

Gai n Up

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

JL IP I D N O.

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

PAUSE IN Connector

3 8

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

Tele M ac r o

Tal l y

Displayed at 2 for approx. 2 seconds when the

In t er va l Ti m e r

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

.... allow it to become wet.

Infrared beam

1 3

PANASONIC

Set C hara c t e r

R ec Ti m e

Fade/Wipe is switched from one function to

transmitting window

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

Time display

1 7

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

JLIP I D NO.

Da te / T i me

Playback picture is blurred or

another by pressing the SET button. Then only

Tally

1 1

Recording safety hole

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

MBR SET Button

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

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

interrupted.

Tape counter

the indicator remains at 9 .

S et C h ar a ct er

9 4

EN D : M E N U KE Y

during transportation.

INT. TIME Button

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

D at e/ Ti m e

Program Manager Function

1 8

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

input (RCA type) connectors

The counter indication is blurred

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

REC TIME Button

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

objects for long periods.

E N D : M ENU KEY

during Still playback.

Appears when the PROGRAM AE select dial is

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

FF Button

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

–

set to any position other than AUTO LOCK.

10:45:56

Tape Length [30•45•60]

sun.

REW Button

Tape was played back on VCR using

1/2s

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

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

.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.

cassette adapter but picture could

PAUSE Button

COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]

Date/Time display

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

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

To brighten the image

not be viewed.

PLAY Button

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

strap.

PAUSE

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

START/STOP Button

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

5. This camcorder features a built-in head

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

5min

1min

VISS Button

TAPE TRANSPORT

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

cleaner which automatically cleans the

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

–

ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

•S-VHS/VHS Recording Format

heads and head drum when a cassette is

ATTENTION:

Interval Time/Recording Time

The tape stops during fast-forward or

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

VCR CTL Button

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

loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads

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Before detaching the power source, make

rewind.

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

become dirty and cause blurriness or

A.DUB Button

•Record–Standby Mode Indicator ......

jack cover*

sure that the camcorder's power is turned

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

•Lens Cover Warning:

interruption in the playback picture,

STOP Button

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot

off. Failure to do so can result in a

RM-V704U or RM-V700U

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

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

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

be performed.

camcorder malfunction.

INSERT Button

(provided)

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

R.A.EDIT Buttons

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

*jack cover: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover.

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Date/Time Character Display ..............

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

PLAY/PAUSE

Marks

After 1 sec.

REW

1min

18min

MBR SET

1/2s

REC

IN/OUT

VCR CTL

R.A. EDIT

PLAY/PAUSE

Release tab

1min

VCR

White to AUDIO

1/2s

NEAR

Merry Christmas

Disp.

REFRESH indicator

Yellow to VIDEO

VCR BRAND

BUTTONS

Compartment door

. 12.

NAME

(A) (B)

–

1 9

PHILIPS

9 5

1 1

9 4

5 6

9 1

NO RM

Date/Time display

O F F

9 6

O F F

1 2

Auto Date Record

O F F

Tape counter

3 3

mode

Happy Birthday

3 6

SANYO

Mark

O N

3 5

POWER

Insert editing indicator

Happy Holidays

9 1

SELECO, REX

) Warning

Sliding latch

REW

Yellow: not connect

9 6

Our Family

PROGRAM AE

1 5

SHARP

select dial

PLAY

Auto Date Record mode

1 `

Movie Star

White to AUDIO

ON/OFF

6 5

Reels

SONY

O F F

Party Time

6 `

Hook on.

VCR REC STBY

O N

Tape running indicator

VIDEO OUT

3 9

With the camcorder's power switch set to

1 mi n

: Playback

3 1

CANCEL

Merry Christmas

"CAMERA".

1 / 2 s

NO RM

: Fast-Forward/

IN/OUT

9 1

THOMSON,

Auto Date

O F F

Forward Search

Wedding Day

O N

9 6

TELEFUNKEN,

O F F

Transmits the beam signal.

: Rewind/Reverse

Auto date record mode

OF F

9 7

SABA,

0 7

3 2

NORDMENDE

Congratulations

O N

OUT

: Still Playback

6 9

TOSHIBA

Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (

6 1

The characters you

pg. 11, 30

Animation/Time-Lapse (

Push in.

have set using

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Character Generator

Retake (forward) (

Auto date record

BATT. RELEASE

Retake (rewind)/Quick Review (

1/4s

executed

OFF

Characters

White to AUDIO

START/STOP

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

REW

30s

15s

OFF

Index Code marking (

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

PAUSE

Zoom in and out (

INSERT

VIDEO OUT

I LIKE YOU

PLAY

Example of stored

characters

To darken the image

RECORDING

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

GETTING STARTED

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

GETTING STARTED

Insert Editing

Self-Timer

Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit]

Cassette Adapter

Wide

Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

Tape Length Setting

NOTE:

SELECT SCENES

Picture Stabilizer

Programme AE With Special Effects

Focusing

Date/Time Character Insert

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Remo

Power

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this

Grip Adjustment

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:

ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the

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

You can set the delay between pressing Recording Start/

This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to

Auto Focus

This feature allows you to display date, time and characters

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

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

EXPAND LOOP

a glass will cause drops of water to form on the

"Basic Connections" (

and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

used.

choose the most appropriate source of power.

camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high

recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with

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

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

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

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor,

perform date/time settings.

shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

VCR. This remote control unit makes additional

glass' outer surface. This same phenomenon

DISPLAY

The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous

Separate the Velcro strip.

"wide-screen" effect.

Disp.

record them manually or automatically, and even make

magnification.

NOTES:

camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the

of the more detailed camcorder settings.

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

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

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

LOAD A CASSETTE

recording functions possible.

occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it

SET TAPE LENGTH

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,

SELECT MODE

SWITCH OFF POWER

original audio remains unchanged.

performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RM-

adapter is battery powered and automatically performs

camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

The battery pack has not been attached correctly

your own titles.

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

OPERATION:

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

SELECT MODE

correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

SELECT MODE

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication

tape loading and unloading.

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

(

pg. 4).

counter display appears in the viewfinder and the

Sepia

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

Switch off the unit's power and remove the power

heating a cold room, under extremely humid

NOTE:

INSERT HAND

Installing The Battery

listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

NOTE:

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of

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

The battery pack is not charged (

screen of the connected TV.

Press P.STABILIZER . "

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

supply unit.

conditions or in a place directly subjected to the

Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode

INSERT BATTERY

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

ensure the holder is closed and locked.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

except AUTO LOCK.

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

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

by operating the VCR manually.

The power supply has not been correctly connected

You should already have performed the Date/Time

except AUTO LOCK.

cool air from an air conditioner.

PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER

before performing the following steps.

AUTO

•When illumination is low. *

grip.

perform this procedure.

minutes.

Setting procedure (

•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press

•The selected mode's name and its indication are

OPEN COVER

(

pg. 5).

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install

•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

SELECT MODE

SELECT FUNCTION

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in

PAUSE

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

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

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene

damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

SELECT MODE

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

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

NOTE:

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

The battery pack has completely discharged.

1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

remote control unit you have.

APS ON

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

illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.

damage to the camcorder itself.

pressing the release tab.

Press MENU.

White to AUDIO

wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR

NOTES:

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

indicator lights.

Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,

indication remains. The mode is activated.

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

The tape remaining time (

The data appears under IN on the display.

Set the Power switch to "PLAY".

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.*

INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER

except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.

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

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom

(provided)

Serious malfunctioning

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote

the lock hole.

PLAYBACK

ENGAGE WIDE MODE

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

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

mode is selected, only the mode's name is

lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

SELECT FUNCTION

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

Type

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

SET INTERVAL TIME

: Pinch the release tab and pull out the

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

patterns that are regularly repeated.

Press SET.

displayed. Then the name disappears and the

Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

the VCR CODE LIST on the left, press and hold MBR

door, then insert the cassette and close the

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

battery holder.

Yellow to VIDEO

battery and the compartment (

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

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

mode is activated.

the viewfinder and the connected TV.

Press – or + to move the highlight bar down to

Play back the tape, locate the point and press

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

10 : 45 : 56

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

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

compartment door.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

battery out.

function.

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

INSERT BATTERY

PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.

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

OUT on the display. The total time of the registered

RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

STOP PLAYBACK

The recording tape's Erase Protection tab is missing.

NOTES:

PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR

through the choices. Stop when the desired time

•The code is automatically set once you release the

INSERT BATTERY

MAKE SETTING

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

ATTACH STRAP

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

RESET COUNTER

Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have

background.

Press SET again while "

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

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

Press STOP.

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

battery (CR2025)* into the battery holder.

For Your Maintenance

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

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

The setting procedure depends on the function you

* The low-contrast warning "

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

or select to turn the function "OFF".

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than

tape back as you would any other.

OPERATE THE VCR

select.

lithium battery and push it in.

viewfinder.

through the top of the eyelet

REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER

2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for

CLOSE MENU

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as

CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

The camcorder Power switch has not been set to

1. After Use

and thread it through the keeper

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

REMOVE CASSETTE FROM

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

Focus Lock

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

CLOSE COVER

many as 8).

"CAMERA" (

pg. 11).

Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn

Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,

Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator

through the buckle

Press SET while in Record–Standby to cycle through

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

Press MENU.

the viewfinder.

holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for

ADAPTER

Rewind or Fast-forward the tape

off the camcorder.

This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially

and push the holder until it clicks into place.

pg. 11

Instant Titles

Changes as follows according to the battery pack's

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.

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

MAKE CORRECTIONS

the desired function. The functions the remote can

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then

FIND EDIT-IN POINT

helpful in the following situations:

)

* Read the caution concerning lithium batteries

remaining power level: "

making sure the strap isn't twisted.

until the desired setting appears.

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

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

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

remove the cassette.

Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the

The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can

START DELAYED RECORDING

(

When the power is almost gone, the indicator

pg. 2).

•When things pass between your subject and the

automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on

REC STBY (you don't need to press VCR CTL for this

during Stop mode.

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

The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode.

Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the

NOTES:

ADJUST LENGTH

Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

most recently registered point.

superimpose one of them above a previously stored title

blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the

camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your

the underside of the adapter as shown in the

one).

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

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

scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the

Press Recording Start/Stop. The tally lamp begins

PUSH.

as shown in the illustration to the left.

battery pack with a fully charged one.

NOTE:

subject in before recording.

illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left

A/V cable

NOTE:

Yellow: not connect

each function (Set Character –

not been set to VIDEO.

blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about

recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the

You're now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.

Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery

(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened

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

(provided)

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to

See "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" (

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

DISPLAY

NOTES:

point where the new scene should start.

5 seconds before recording is to start. Once

The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5

pack.

squares —

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

NOTES:

prevent slipping

IMPORTANT

recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays

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

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to

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

that the battery pack is fully charged.)

subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE

pg. 14

SELECT MODE

Manual Tracking has not been performed (

lit.

White to AUDIO (L/MONO)

During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

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

close the lens cover.

camcorder functions as well. Point the RM-V704U/

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

the focus lock function and move the camcorder until

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

reels for safety and tape protection.

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

"PLAY".

Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing

Tripod Mounting

V700U at the camcorder's remote sensor and press any

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

the subject is where you want it.

SET.

FUNCTIONS

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

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

To Release Self-Timer . . .

Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on

S-VIDEO cable

except AUTO LOCK.

INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode

of the following buttons (function appears in

or may offer limited functions.

CLEAN EXTERIOR

This occurs when playing back a blank portion of tape.

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

(provided)

regular VHS VCRs.

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

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

SELECT MODE

parentheses):

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

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

SELECT FUNCTION

(

NOTES:

During special-effect playback (slow motion, still

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

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

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

— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)

CLEAN LENS

pg. 19

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

possibility that the video heads are dirty or the camcorder

pg. 6

—

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

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

)

Timer" to "OFF".

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

— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)

If the VCR's power doesn't come on in step 1, try

Press SELECT repeatedly until "

except AUTO LOCK.

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

BEGIN INSERT EDITING

is broken. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

tripod with the camera's mounting socket and stud

appear on the screen.

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

pg. 13

— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

Clock Warning

with lens cleaning paper.

hole. Then tighten the screw.

To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

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

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

pg. 12

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

Press Recording Start/Stop. When the counter

Once the power is turned on and the indicator

LOCK FOCUS

SELECT PRESET TITLE

The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your

REMOVE EYEPIECE

adapter, cover the adapter's recording safety hole with

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

and its corresponding out-point.

—

this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.

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

blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date

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nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull

Press FAR or NEAR . The focus lock indication "

adhesive tape.

Engage the Record–Standby mode, then press SET to

To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds

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

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

the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

and time settings (

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it out.

appears in the viewfinder.

cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is

open between scenes.

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

complete, turn the power off and disconnect the

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

This is normal.

CLEAN VIEWFINDER

pg. 39)

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END INSERT EDITING

displayed.

Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points

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

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

RELEASE FOCUS LOCK

Remove dust using a blower brush.

pg. 30

pg. 12)

or out-points.

power on and the indicator is blinking, that

Press STOP.

RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

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

NOTES:

Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock

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

pg. 12)

means that the clock (lithium) battery is either

Tapes recorded in S-VHS cannot be played back on

Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and

(

Multi-Function Control

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indication disappears.

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

not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace

regular VHS VCRs (

—

turn it clockwise.

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

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A/V cable

doesn't take place.

the old battery with, a new one (

Connect camcorder directly either to VCR or to TV, then

—

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

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(provided)

NOTES:

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

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SET.

playback can be performed on camcorder (

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

NOTES:

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

pg. 37

memory.

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Appears when the end of the tape is reached

After step 5, Retake (

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

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

pg. 39)

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

pg. 36

during playback, recording or fast-forward.

The tape may stop slightly before or after the

pg. 18

)

benzine or alcohol.

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

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

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• Condensation Warning:

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

Cleaning should be done only after the battery

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

The Counter Memory Function has been activated

When this indication appears, all functions are

S-VIDEO cable

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

pg. 8

—

pg. 26

pack has been removed or other power units have

(

pg. 31).

(provided)

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

disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing

pg. 36

Only video signals are recorded in the Insert Editing

—

pg. 11

been disconnected.

the power source) for a few hours, and when

mode.

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

pg. 36

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

—

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

you turn it on again the indicator should

pg. 13

pg. 11

—

disappear.

pg. 13

—

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTIONS

INDEX

EDITING

INDEX

GETTING STARTED

Using The Cassette Adapter

Advanced Features (cont.)

Basic Connections

Basic Playback

Advanced Features (cont.

Advanced Features

Zooming

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

pg. 28).

an instantaneous change in image

magnification.

36X Hyper zoom

Digital circuitry doubles the

pg. 4).

maximum 18x magnification offered

" appears in the viewfinder.

– 05

Cable Adapter

by optical zoom.

MWB

(provided)

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

(

toward "T".

INDEX

)

Wide

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

TV or VCR

) and pull the

Set to CVBS

Wide

" appears.

Disp.

" appears in the

, then fold it back

. Repeat the procedure to

Cable Adapter

(provided)

(

) q w

TV or VCR

— does not necessarily mean

" appears then press

Disp.

-IN

With the camcorder's power switch set to

Set to Y/C

"PLAY".

pg. 35

Title

pg. 34

pg. 7). After setting is

—

FF/FF Shuttle Search (

Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (

To TV or VCR

pg. 8).

Pause (

pg. 31)

White to AUDIO in

" appears then press

Title

Playback start (

pg. 30)

pg. 12) can be performed.

—

Yellow to VIDEO in

—

pg. 34

To S-VIDEO IN

Audio dubbing (

pg. 41)

Stop (

pg. 30)

Insert Editing (

pg. 40)

pg. 36

Viewfinder

Controls

(cont.)

" appears.

VCR

" appears.

, and then

, then

pg. 31).

VCR

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pg. 18

pg. 23

pg. 24

pg. 30

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" appears.

pg. 12

pg. 30

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pg. 19

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pg. 14

pg. 30)

pg. 18

pg. 6).

pg. 16

pg. 28).

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pg. 24

pg. 31

pg. 24

VCR

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