JVC Camcorder User Manual

JVC Camcorder User Manual

Jvc camcorder user manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa-
tion 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 (
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions (
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.
pg. 40 – 42) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
pg. 3).
pg. 43, 44). They contain extremely
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
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 conversion 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.

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  • Page 1: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety informa- tion 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 ( •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MAJOR FEATURES Program Manager Programme AE with Special Effects pg. 18, 19) •Auto Mode Lock •Auto Mode Release •Electronic Fog Filter •ND Effect •Sepia •Twilight •Sports •1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter •1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) pg.
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs. USING THE BATTERY PACK Hook on. ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place. DETACH BATTERY PACK Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
  • Page 4: 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 blink during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer. To DC IN jack...
  • Page 5: Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

    GETTING STARTED 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

    Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO AUTO EXPOSURE DATE TIME 1. 1. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen DATE TIME YEAR 1998 MONTH 24-hour TIME 22:50 indication EXIT DATE/TIME Setting Menu...
  • Page 7: Tape Length Setting

    Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH EXIT TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25.
  • Page 8: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. The cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.
  • Page 9: Grip Adjustment

    Power Zoom Button Recording Start/Stop Button Set POWER to “CAMERA”. GETTING STARTED 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 Button.
  • Page 10: Shoulder Strap Attachment

    Then tighten the screw. CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not use a small-sized tripod. , then fold it back...
  • Page 11: Recording

    Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA. •The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”...
  • Page 12 Retake function ( the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on when the cover is closed. pg. 8).
  • Page 13: Basic Features

    Zoom-in Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Select Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW EXIT ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu FEATURE:...
  • Page 14 FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 2) Press either RETAKE button to reach the start point for new recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses 3) Press Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
  • Page 15 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 for some time.
  • Page 16 To recall the display, engage the Record-Standby mode and press DATE/TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears. AUTO DATE RECORD Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations: After changing the date.
  • Page 17: Advanced Features

    1 second later, the mode is activated. SEPIA After 1 sec. Select Dial RECORDING Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of Viewfinder shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark.
  • Page 18 LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode 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; DATE/TIME display select, and the Menu Jog Dial.
  • Page 19 Fade-in Viewfinder EFFECT After 2 sec. FADER EFFECT WIDE Viewfinder NOTE (for Fader, Wide, Super LoLux, and Instant Titles) When the Select Dial is turned to AUTO LOCK, the above functions will be set to the Factory settings (Fade-standby : “OFF”, Wide mode : off, Super LoLux : “MAX”, Instant Titles : off). Then when the Select Dial is returned to any position except AUTO LOCK, the above functions return to the settings you selected before turning it to AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 20: Instant Titles

    NORM : To record a subject in a dimly lit environ- : Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no Instant Titles 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.
  • Page 21: Character Generator

    Select Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT MENU BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE MENU END CHARACTER A B C D E F G H I...
  • Page 22: Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment

    DEMO MODE MENU END Normal Screen 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 23 •When an object is in various shades of the same colour. •When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors. In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment ( Allows you to set the zooming speed ( pg.
  • Page 24 Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters ( 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.
  • Page 25 ( pg. 14). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder could automatically zoom out depend- ing on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. When Tele Macro ( camcorder will not zoom out automatically. ” appears.
  • Page 26 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO 25. 12. 98 DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH No indication M. W. B. AUTO during ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT recording Menu Screen FOCUS AUTO MANU No indication EXIT during Focus Menu Screen...
  • Page 27: Exposure Control

    Select Dial Viewfinder MENU MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE TIME 25. 12. 98 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST NEXT Menu Screen EXPOSURE AUTO MANU EXIT Exposure Menu Screen Manual Exposure Screen To brighten the image –...
  • Page 28: Manual White Balance Adjustment

    PREPARE WHITE OBJECT Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper. SELECT MWB Follow step 1 through 3 of the above, select “MWB”.
  • Page 29 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 30: Start Recording

    NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode and the recording mode is set to “SP” before performing the following steps. ACCESS MENU SCREEN Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU Jog Dial.
  • Page 31: Playback

    Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. NOTE: The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
  • Page 32: Features

    Dial. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the indication disappears. NOTES: When noise bars appear during playback, the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is displayed. Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.
  • Page 33 STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: COUNTER R/M OPERATION: PLAY/PAUSE NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: PLAYBACK Features (cont.) Still Playback To pause during playback. 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE again. Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback.
  • Page 34: Using The Cassette Adapter

    Recording safety hole 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 35: Basic Connections

    VIDEO OUT connectors on the camcorder and those on the VCR. SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
  • Page 36: Tape Dubbing

    VCR. SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. FIND EDIT-IN POINT Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press PAUSE on the camcorder. START EDITING Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s...
  • Page 37: 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. Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording.
  • Page 38 Lens Cover Warning indicator blinks. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
  • Page 39: Index

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  • Page 40: Controls

    J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) pg. 20 Connector.] pg. 20 • It is used to connect the camcorder to a device pg. 21 such as a personal computer. pg. 21 For further details consult your nearest JVC pg.
  • Page 41: Viewfinder Indications

    Viewfinder Indications Cassette Warning / Tape Remaining 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 tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.
  • Page 42: Cautions

    • Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.
  • Page 43 This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    •RF Unit RF-V5E •Compact VHS-C Cassettes EC-60/45/30 •Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability. Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.

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