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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

General

Format

: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard

Power source

: DC 11 V

(Using AC Adapter)
DC 6 V
(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Viewfinder on

: 4.0 W

LCD monitor on

: 4.5 W

Video light

: 3.0 W

Signal system

: NTSC-type

Video recording system

Luminance

: FM recording

Color

: Converted sub-carrier direct

recording
Conforms to VHS standard

Cassette

:

/

 cassette

Tape speed

SP

: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)

EP

: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)

Recording time (max.)

SP

: 40 minutes

EP

: 120 minutes

(with TC-40 cassette)

Operating

temperature

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

: 35% to 80%

Storage

temperature

: –20°C to 50°C

(–4°F to 122°F)

Weight

: Approx. 930 g (2.1 lbs)

Dimensions

: 200 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm

(W x H x D)

(7-7/8" x 4-7/16" x 4-11/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed
and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)

Pickup

: 1/4" format CCD

Lens

: F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with
auto iris and macro control,
filter diameter 40.5 mm

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.5"

black/white CRT

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. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.

White balance

adjustment

: Auto/Manual adjustment

LCD monitor

: 3.5" diagonally measured,

LCD panel/TFT active matrix
system

Speaker

: Monaural

Connectors

Video

: 1 V (p-p), 75 

 unbalanced,

analog output (via Video
output connector)

Audio

: 300 mV (rms), 1 k

 analog

output
(via Audio output connector)

S-Video

: 1 V (p-p), 75 

, analog

output

: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 

, analog

output

AC Adapter

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V

`

, 60 Hz

Other countries

: AC 110 V to 240 V

`

,

50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

: DC 11 V

, 1 A

Optional Accessories

• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U
• A/V (Audio/Video) Cable
• S-Video Cable QAM0004-004
• Compact S-VHS (

) Cassettes

ST-C-40/30/20

• Compact VHS (

) Cassettes TC-40/30/20

• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Summary of Contents for LYT0881-001A

Page 1: ...ill not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel 1 to select OFF and press it NOTES When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder U Printed in Ma...

Page 2: ...attery for Cassette Adapter NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder AC Adapter AP V12U AP V11U or AP V10U ...

Page 3: ...amcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appr...

Page 4: ... be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep...

Page 5: ...24 Mosaic Effect pg 24 N ND Effect Mode pg 24 Nega Posi Mode pg 24 Night Alive pg 23 P Picture Stabilizer pg 12 Playback pg 11 Playback Special Effects pg 14 Program AE with Special Effects pg 24 Provided Accessories pg 2 Q Quick Review pg 13 R Recording Advanced Features pg 23 24 Recording Start Stop pg 11 Recording Format S VHS S VHS ET pg 20 Recording Mode pg 20 Record Standby pg 11 Red Filter ...

Page 6: ...Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Approximate recording time unit min when the video light is on Battery pack BN V11U BN V12U optional BN V20U optional BN V400U optional Viewfinder on 95 50 95 50 150 85 360 205 LCD monitor on 80 45 80 45 135 75 315 190 USING AC POWER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder step 2 and 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The provided AC Adapter features automat...

Page 7: ...e used as an AC adapter To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Recording time is reduced significantly when Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Date Time Settings 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 P...

Page 8: ...me cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode or detached from the power source Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the tripod mounting socket Q Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs...

Page 9: ... N E OT O S N E E T 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T w i e t q r u y o 3 4 y t i 180 180 90 90 CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor Microphone Video light During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 2...

Page 10: ...over this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here p Grip Strap pg 8 Q Tripod Mounting Socket pg 8 1 Tape Remaining Time pg 21 2 Recording Mode Indicator pg 20 3 Digital Effect Indicator pg 24 Program AE Indicator pg 24 Night Alive Indicator pg 23 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 23 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET pg 20 5 Tape Length Indicator pg 21 6 Zoom Indicator Bar pg 13 Zoom L...

Page 11: ... VHS tape and select S VHS ET OFF in SYSTEM MENU pg 18 20 PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape pg 8 Loading Unloading A Cassette 2 Set the Power Switch to To start playback press 4 6 To stop playback temporarily Still Playback press 4 6 To stop playback press 5 Press 2 to rewind or 3 to fast forward the tape High speed picture search Shuttle Search is possible by pressing 2 or 3 during playback holding 2 or 3 d...

Page 12: ...e shutter sound is not heard Picture Stabilizer To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER 4 appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER 4 disappears Accurate stabilization may not be possible in certain conditions including excessive hand shake appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used This functio...

Page 13: ...ding with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON to ON or OFF as required While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode is engaged the light will not activate pg 24 Program AE with Special Effects DANGER The ...

Page 14: ...huttle Search pg 11 It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after Still Playback or Shuttle Search pg 11 If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Counter Memory Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Pres...

Page 15: ...e speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Tape Dubbing 1 Connect the camcorder and the VCR Connections To A TV VCR Set the Power Switch to turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 2 Press 4 6 to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached pr...

Page 16: ...not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole and push up and remove the cassette During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S VHS or SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function During special effect pl...

Page 17: ... 2 6 T V B O C L M U O M N E OT O S N E E T 1 6 S 2 P 3 4 4 A 5 T w i e t q r u y o 3 4 y t i 180 180 90 90 Eyepiece During shooting Refer to this diagram while reading the instructions Keep the lens cap attached to the camcorder Cassette holder Turn the gear to take up slack Erase protection tab LCD monitor Microphone Video light During Recording During Playback Viewfinder Speaker pg 25 for Warni...

Page 18: ...e manual focusing appears To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1 upward 1 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel 1 downward 4 appears and blinking If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 13 Zooming If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automaticall...

Page 19: ...a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance OFF Allows you to sh...

Page 20: ...rdings for an extended period or for recording important scenes as it enables higher quality recording and playback With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained If the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture ...

Page 21: ...dication REC TIME You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different of the same object for a brief selected period of time Animation REC MODE should be set to SP Select the desired recording time and press the Recording Start Stop Button 0 after focusing on the subject Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed This function is canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejec...

Page 22: ... set the current date and time DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically Available when the Power Switch is set to or and DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily Set to OFF to stop completely When a tape whose erase protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demo...

Page 23: ... Switch to 2 Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 0 to activate fade in out or wipe in out Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button 0 allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears FADER Fades in out to a black screen MOSAIC F...

Page 24: ...han Sports mode The screen becomes slightly dark Use in well lit situations Digital Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to 2 Press DIGIFECT q repeatedly until the desired mode appears To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT q repeatedly until OFF appears This function cannot be activated during Night Alive pg 23 Picture Stabilizer cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode SEPIA...

Page 25: ...to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The tape will not eject The battery pack is running low If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees the EJECT switch r does not function Warning Indications high exhausted Displays the battery remaining power level As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks battery power warning When the battery po...

Page 26: ...finder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting t...

Page 27: ...eaning The Camcorder 1 Wipe gently the exterior with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt then wipe again with a dry cloth 2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 Blow the lens with a blower brush then wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Turn the eyepiece countercl...

Page 28: ... with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 5 black white CRT 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 E O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice White balance adj...

Page 29: ...raiga la batería USO DE LA BATERIA Efectúe el paso 1 de CARGA DE LA BATERIA Batería BN V11U BN V12U opcional BN V20U opcional BN V400U opcional Tiempo de carga aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 1 h 30 min aprox 2 h 20 min aprox 4 h 30 min Los tiempos de carga son para una batería completamente descargada Enganche Empuje Conmutador BATTERY RELEASE Batería Al jack de entrada de CC DC IN A la toma de corriente ...

Page 30: ...de la batería Ya que el adaptador de CA procesa electricidad internamente el mismo se calentará durante el uso Asegúrese de utilizarlo sólo en áreas bien ventiladas La siguiente operación interrumpirá la carga o la descarga Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en o Desconecte el adaptador de CA de la cámara de video Desenchufe el adaptador de CA del tomacorriente de CA Extraiga la batería de la c...

Page 31: ...erto mientras la cámara de video está en el modo de grabación o desconectada de la fuente de alimentación Compartimiento de cassette Lengüeta de protección contra borrado Rueda dentada Girar para eliminar la distensión 0 GRABACIÓN 1 Retire el cubreobjetivo Ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en o Filmación utilizando el visor Asegúrese que el monitor LCD esté cerrado y bloqueado Filmación utiliza...

Page 32: ... grabación o modo de parada Para activarla otra vez ajuste el conmutador de alimentación en OFF luego en o Cuando el conmutador de alimentación esté ajustado en o y el monitor LCD está abierto en un ángulo de 60 grados o más el monitor LCD se enciende y el visor se apaga automáticamente para ahorrar energía La imagen reproducida puede ser visualizada en el visor con el monitor LCD apagado en el mo...

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