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- Page 1 COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SZ5000 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH Super VHS LYT0002-0A9A...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MAJOR FEATURES Program Manager ( pg. 16 – 27) Programme AE with Special Effects pgs. 16, 17) • Auto Mode Lock • Auto Mode Release • Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect • Sepia • Twilight • Sports • 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter •... -
Page 4: Getting Started
CHG. (charge) indicator Marks POWER indicator indicator REFRESH switch REFRESH indicator Charge marker ** CHARGE MARKER A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. -
Page 5: Using Ac Power
The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the above illustration). -
Page 6: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab. -
Page 7: Date/Time Setting
MENU PROGRAM AE select dial NEAR – G ai n U p Menu Screen Te l e M a cr o I n te rv al T i m e r R e c Ti m e JL I P I D N O . Ta l l y S et C ha ra ct e r D a t e/ T i m e... -
Page 8: Tape Length Setting
S-VHS/VHS recording format select button 30•45•60 tape length select button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. Tape length indicator Recording format indicator COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS Recording Blank tape Camcorder S-VHS-C cassette VHS-C cassette Playback The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and can also be played back using a VCR. -
Page 9: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Turn to take up slack. Erase protection Gear Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. -
Page 10: Grip Adjustment
Recording Start/Stop button Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. -
Page 11: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Tape remaining time indicator *- - -min 25min (Now calculating) 60min 59min Power indicator 3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) POWER Start/Stop button Tally lamp NOTES: A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. -
Page 12: Basic Features
Zoom-in Zoom-out Zoom indicator Zoom level indicator Power zoom lever RECORDING FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. - Page 13 RETAKE (R/F) FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record- ing. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. • Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
- Page 14 Record-Standby Normal Upside down Record Record-Standby Record-Standby Down AUTO P AUSE APS ON APS ON QUICK REC RECORDING FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: APS OFF NOTES: AUTO PAUSE FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: Basic Features (cont.) Auto Pause System To automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet,...
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Page 15: Video Light
•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. •It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. ) does not blink in the pg. 17) is engaged, the... -
Page 16: Advanced Features
1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. Sepia Viewfinder Mark PROGRAM AE FAR NEAR select dial – RECORDING Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. - Page 17 DIAL VIEWFINDER SYMBOL INDICATION LOCK Auto Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disabled; Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MENU.
- Page 18 Focus detection zone NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
- Page 19 NEAR PROGRAM AE select dial Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject .
- Page 20 P. STABILIZER Exposure level indicator – To brighten the image – To darken the image RECORDING Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification. ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P.STABILIZER. “ •To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER.
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Page 21: Standby Mode
[Ex. : Black Fader] FADE IN FADE OUT Function indication Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader After 2 sec. Black Fader Mosaic Fader Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe (No indication) SELECT button PROGRAM AE select dial SET button NOTES: Pressing and holding the Recording Start/ Stop button allows you to record a black blank screen, or a mosaic pattern if Mosaic Fader is selected. -
Page 22: Instant Titles
Title Title indication Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Our Family Movie Star No indication Party Time Merry Christmas Wedding Day Congratulations The characters you have set using Character Generator SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial RECORDING Wide Wide mode This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen”... -
Page 23: Character Generator
MENU PROGRAM AE select dial Gain Up NORM Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO. Tally Set Character Date/Time END :MENU KEY SET : MENU KEY A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ä... - Page 24 SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial Date display Time display Date-off mode (No indication) The characters you have set using Character Generator Date display Auto Date Record mode 25.12.97 Auto date record mode Time display 10:45:56 Date/Time display 25.12.97 10:45:56 Example of stored characters RECORDING Date/Time Character Insert...
- Page 25 SELECT PROGRAM AE select dial White balance mode indicator No indication (Auto) NOTES: To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press SET until the indication disappears, or turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to “AUTO LOCK”. Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned off and on again, or when the PROGRAM AE select dial’s position has been changed.
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Page 26: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
MENU NEAR – G a i n Up T e le M a c r o I nt er v a l Ti m e r R e c Ti m e J L IP I D N O . T a ll y S e t Cha r a c t er D a t e / Ti m e... - Page 27 MENU Gain Up NORM Tele Macro Interval Timer 1min 5min Rec Time 1/4s 1/2s JLIP ID NO. This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). ( The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07. Tally Set Character Allows you to input characters.
- Page 28 Interval Timer indicator Rec Time indicator – Tally lamp Gain U p NOR M Tele M acro In terval Tim er R ec T im e JLIP ID NO. Tally S et Ch ar acter D ate/Ti m e E ND :M ENU KEY 1/2s 1/4s 5min...
- Page 29 Animation Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
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Page 30: Playback
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Red to AUDIO R White to AUDIO L Yellow to VIDEO jack cover*... - Page 31 A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signals NOTE: Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter. CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV/VCR As shown in the illustration at left, connect the A/V cable to the AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder and to those on the cable adapter, and then connect the cable adpter to...
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Page 32: Basic Playback
STOP Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL output audio select button POWER Recording format indicator : S-VHS No indication: regular VHS Tape running indicator HiFi : Playback M-0:23:45 : Fast-Forward/ : Rewind/Reverse : Still Playback Tape counter Output audio indicator HiFi Normal NOTE: PLAY/PAUSE Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections”... -
Page 33: Features
NOTES: To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders. FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. -
Page 34: Using The Cassette Adapter
Compartment door Compact video cassette Recording safety hole PLAYBACK Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. -
Page 35: Editing
EDITING PLAY/PAUSE Power switch To AUDIO and VIDEO connector connectors S-VIDEO cable A/V cable (provided) (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO and -IN connectors If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. VCR (Recording deck) Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. -
Page 36: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]
REC STBY (you don't need to press VCR CTL for this one). You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions. NOTES: If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try... - Page 37 CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL. Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT connector. NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER Connect the editing cable to the RM-V704U/ V700U’s Pause-In jack.
- Page 38 REW/FF STOP CANCEL RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided) PLAY ON/OFF VCR REC STBY CANCEL IN/OUT 0:00:25 -- :-- : -- COUNTER 0:00:25 TOTAL 0:00:00 0:00:25 0:03:18 0:02:33 0:04:11 -- :-- : -- COUNTER 0:04:11 TOTAL 0:01:13 SELECT SCENES ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A.
- Page 39 R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be... a VCR other than JVC, or a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A. EDIT connector How to use: — Connect the playback deck and RM-V704U/V700U as AV IN shown on the left.
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Page 40: Using Remote Control Unit
Lock hole RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided) BUTTONS PAUSE IN Connector Infrared beam transmitting window MBR SET Button INT. TIME Button REC TIME Button FF Button REW Button PAUSE Button PLAY Button START/STOP Button VISS Button ZOOM (T/W) Buttons VCR CTL Button A.DUB Button STOP Button INSERT Button... - Page 41 Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
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Page 42: Insert Editing
COUNTER R/M Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL POWER Tape counter M-0:23:45 Insert editing indicator Viewfinder START/STOP PAUSE INSERT PLAY RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided) USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Insert Editing You can record a new scene and new Hi-Fi audio into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. -
Page 43: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL To MIC (capped) Mike A. DUB PAUSE PLAY RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided) Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (in MONO on the normal audio track only.). M-0:05:20 ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have sliding tabs. - Page 45 After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears in the view- finder, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The diopter needs to be adjusted ( The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus ( pg.
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Page 46: Index
Controls Diopter Adjustment ... • QUICK REC Button ... • Hi-Fi/MIX/NORMAL Output Audio Select Button ... Power Zoom Lever ... BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ... Recording Start/Stop Button ... POWER Switch ... STOP Button ... Tape Length [30•45•60] Select Button ... COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory] Button ... -
Page 47: Connectors
Random Assemble Editing ( •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information (in English) is also available at our home page: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ External MIC Jack (capped) ... -
Page 48: Viewfinder
Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time ... When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette ( Warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the Cassette ( lights. Otherwise, the Remaining Tape Time is displayed. PROGRAM AE Indicator ... -
Page 49: Cautions
CAUTIONS DANGER: Video Light • The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. -
Page 50: Main Unit
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. For Your Maintenance 1. After Use Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder. -
Page 51: Specifications
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U •Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U Some acccessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. E.&O.E.Design and specifications subject to change without notice. - Page 52 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0497TOV...