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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 (
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read
these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated
for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index (
yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow
and cautions (
extremely important information regarding the safe
use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/
Battery charger for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
PAL
Camcorder is designed exclusively for the VHS-C
video cassette. Only cassettes marked VHS-C can
be used with this unit.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS
equipment.
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Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or
incinerate.
Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-
type colour television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard.
However, live recording and LCD monitor/
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use
the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to
recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC
Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conver-
sion adapter may be necessary to accommodate
different designs of AC outlets in different
countries.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the
power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immedi-
ately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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  • Page 1 Dear Customer, Warning on lithium battery Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS The battery used in this device may present a fire camcorder. Before use, please read the safety or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not information and precautions contained in the recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES GETTING STARTED LCD Colour Monitor ( pg. 14) Power ..........4 Program Manager pg. 20 – 35) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 6 Programme AE with Special Effects Date/Time Setting ....... 7 pg. 20, 21) Tape Length Setting ......8 •Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Power Marks To AC outlet This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you CHG. (charge) choose the most appropriate source of power. indicator NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ●...
  • Page 4 ● 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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To AC outlet...
  • Page 5: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) 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 6: Date/Time Setting

    Date/Time Setting ACCESS MENU SCREEN First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it.
  • Page 7: Tape Length Setting

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Tape Length Setting LCD monitor or Viewfinder MENU Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO ACCESS MENU SCREEN DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the TAPE LENGTH M.
  • Page 8: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/Unloading A Cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press 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 9: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Button 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 Button.
  • Page 10: Shoulder Strap Attachment

    Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet , then fold it back and thread it through the keeper , and then through the buckle . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap isn’t twisted.
  • Page 11: Recording

    RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: LENS COVER Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 4) ● Tape Length Setting ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) LOAD A CASSETTE Power First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45...
  • Page 12 STOP RECORDING Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop (Now calculating) recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby 120MIN mode. 119MIN NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the 3MIN LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power.
  • Page 13 RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting while watching the LCD monitor 90° 180° Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( pg. 12). ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA.
  • Page 14 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90°...
  • Page 15: Basic Features

    RECORDING Basic Features FEATURE: Zooming Zoom-in PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitly doubles the maximum 22x magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. Zoom-out Zoom In OPERATION: Press the “T”...
  • Page 16 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last record- ing. P. STABILIZER OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. Tape is rewound for about 2 RETAKE (R/F) seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
  • Page 17 It is recommended that you consult your While the Twilight mode • nearest JVC dealer for replacing the pg. 21) is engaged, the light video light. will not activate. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 18 DATE/TIME FEATURE: Date/Time/Character Insert PURPOSE: To display the date and time on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. OPERATION: 1) Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 19 RECORDING Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of After 1 sec. shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SEPIA SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
  • Page 20 Dial LCD monitor/ Dial LCD monitor/ Mode Mode symbol Viewfinder indication symbol Viewfinder indication LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock TWILIGHT Twilight Auto Mode Lock Twilight Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more incorrect operation due to accidental button natural and dramatic.
  • Page 21 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe [Ex. : Fader] Fade-in These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter Record-Standby mode. ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE- STANDBY MODE Fade-out Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown...
  • Page 22 Wide LCD monitor or viewfinder This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. ENGAGE WIDE MODE Wide mode Press WIDE. •To restore normal screen, press WIDE again. Super LoLux(Gain Up) Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with WIDE...
  • Page 23: Advanced Features

    RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Instant Titles TITLE The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as shown in the illustration to the left. SELECT PRESET TITLE Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed.
  • Page 24 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears. ACCESS CHARACTER MENU Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar MENU Jog Dial Select Dial to “CHARACTER”, then press it.
  • Page 25 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.
  • Page 26 Menu Screen Explanations FOCUS AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually ( pg. 30, 31). EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually ( pg. 29). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg.
  • Page 27 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse recording ( pg. 35). INT. TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer ( pg. 34) and Time- Lapse recording ( pg.
  • Page 28 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
  • Page 29 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Auto Focus Focus The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous detection zone 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 30 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu MENU Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on Select Dial...
  • Page 31 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO MENU Jog Dial Select Dial LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial.
  • Page 32 LCD monitor or viewfinder M. W. B. MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are AUTO : FINE unaffected by surroundings, even when there are : CLOUD multiple subjects with different colour temperatures. : HALOGEN PREPARE WHITE OBJECT Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a...
  • Page 33 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Self-Timer You can set the delay between pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
  • Page 34 Animation Time-Lapse Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of You can record sequentially at preset time spans. movement. This function allows you to shoot a Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same you can record subtle changes over an extended object for a brief period of time.
  • Page 35: Playback Basic Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
  • Page 36: Features

    PLAYBACK Features Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Speaker To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”. Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial.
  • Page 37 PLAYBACK Features (cont.) FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. COUNTER R/M OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. PLAY/PAUSE NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still STOP Playback.
  • Page 38: Using The Cassette Adapter

    PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading.
  • Page 39: Basic Connections

    PLAYBACK Basic Connections There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) NOTE: When Use the provided Audio and Video cables. connecting the To AUDIO and VIDEO cables, open...
  • Page 40: Tape Dubbing

    TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING PLAY/PAUSE Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
  • Page 41: Using Remote Control Unit

    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Type...
  • Page 42 FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions Transmitted beam as well as the Menu Screen. effective area Self-Timer OPERATION: 15° 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34 (“Self-Timer”), press INT. Remote sensor TIME on the remote control.
  • Page 43: Random Assemble Editing

    IMPORTANT 6 5 SONY 6 7 MITSUBISHI 6 ` Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and 3 9 those of many other makers, it may not work with yours 3 1 3 7 or may offer limited functions.
  • Page 44 CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. Open the JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE cover PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR To J terminal To AUDIO and Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT...
  • Page 45 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES PLAY/PAUSE ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY STOP Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV. REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
  • Page 46 Using the RM-V700U, it is also possible to perform deck-to- AV OUT deck Random Assemble Editing. The playback deck must be Player (JVC VCR) an R.A. Edit-capable JVC VCR. The recording deck can be . . . a VCR other than JVC, or To R.A. EDIT Editing cable a JVC VCR which has neither a Remote PAUSE nor an R.A.
  • Page 47: Insert Editing

    USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded COUNTER R/M tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. PLAY/PAUSE NOTE: Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this...
  • Page 48: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing indicator You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). M–0 :05:20 M–0 :05:20 Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure pg. 48) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if connected).
  • Page 49: 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. RECORDING Recording cannot be performed.
  • Page 50 ● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If the error number still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer. The image is out of focus. ● The dioptre needs to be adjusted ( pg.
  • Page 51: Index

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  • Page 52: Controls

    DATE/TIME Button ......pg. 19 such as a personal computer. COUNTER R/M Button ....... pg. 38 For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer. P. [Picture] STABILIZER Button ... pg. 17 • JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR REW Button ........
  • Page 53 INDEX (cont.) 2 3 4 6* 7 30MIN S .LX REC SP FINE 12 TWILIGHT & NORM LENS COVER PAUSE 5MIN 1 4S TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS 25.12.98 22:50 :00 LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications *Cassette Warning/ Instant Title Display ......pg. 24 Tape Remaining Time ......
  • Page 54 • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. Cassettes • It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light. To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read...
  • Page 55: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

    ● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 56: Specifications

    : Auto/Manual adjustment •Remote Control Unit RM-V700U LCD MONITOR Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on Size : 4” diagonally measured accessories and their availability. LCD system : LCD/TFT active matrix...
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