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GR-AXM900

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0055-001A

Compact VHS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
cabinet. Retain this information for
future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on
the World Wide Web and answer our
Consumer Survey (in English only):

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Summary of Contents for GR-AXM900

Page 1: ... Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp index e html ...

Page 2: ... operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 212 F or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasoni...

Page 3: ...T EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 GROUND CLAMP IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func tions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the follow...

Page 4: ...ding amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to q...

Page 5: ... Stabilizer Z pg 23 Integrated Auto Light Z pg 25 LCD Color Monitor Z pg 20 Zoom in Zoom out Digital Still Camera Built in PC communication capable Z pg 48 63 Program Manager II Z pg 28 41 Program AE with Special Effects Fade Wipe Wide Super LoLux Instant Title Menu Adjustment Focus Exposure Control and so on Cassettes marked can be used with this camcorder The Logical Choice The only compact vide...

Page 6: ...S Playpak Z pg 45 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording starts To stop recording temporarily momentarily press the Recording Start Stop Button once again For more details Z pgs 18 21 The viewfind...

Page 7: ...nitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees 1 Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover 2 Set the System Select Switch to D S C 3 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA The power indicator will light and an image will appear 4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is shot and is stored in the camcorder s memory For more details Z pg 48 The viewfinder switches off...

Page 8: ...oading A Cassette 17 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording 18 Basic Features 22 Advanced Features 28 VIDEO PLAYBACK 42 Basic Playback 42 Features 44 Using The Cassette Adapter 45 BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR 46 TAPE DUBBING 47 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C SHOOTING 48 Basic Shooting 48 Advanced Features 50 D S C PLAYBACK 55 Basic Playback 55 Advanced Features 56 Connection 63 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 64 Ra...

Page 9: ...SSORIES 86 ESPAÑOL 87 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 90 WARRANTY Only in U S A 91 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak C P7U Battery Pack BN V11U Remote Control Unit RM V705U CD ROM including two software programs PC Connection Cable x 2 DC Cord Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 for clock operation and remote control unit for Macintosh for Windows...

Page 10: ...N Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction REFRESH The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as show...

Page 11: ...such as a bag If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack The CHG indi...

Page 12: ...ck battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab REMOVE BATTERY when replacing 3 Insert a pointed non metallic object between the battery and the compartment A and pull the battery out INSERT BATTERY 4 Ensure that the plus side is up and insert a CR2025 lithium battery and push it in CLOSE COVER 5 Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place NOTE See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Z pg 2 fo...

Page 13: ...When the hour setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it When the hour setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and then press it The minute setting stops blinking START CLOCK OPERATION 5 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Jog...

Page 14: ... Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Button Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment POSITION VIEWFINDER 1 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left SELECT MODE 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA ADJUST DIOPTER 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Power Zoom Button 1 1 2 2 3 Recording Start ...

Page 15: ...yelet 3 making sure the strap isn t twisted ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1 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 2 3 1 1 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the cam...

Page 16: ... correct setting T20 20 minutes of recording time T30 30 minutes and T40 40 minutes in SP If you decide you want to return the tape length to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT CLOSE MENU 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END Then press the MENU Jog Dial again to close the Menu Screen NOTES The tape rem...

Page 17: ...ing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor A cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows reco...

Page 18: ...hing the viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Slide the LENS COVER Open Close Switch to open the lens cover Set the System Select Switch to VIDEO 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 superimposed u...

Page 19: ...hen the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and then back to CAMERA to turn th...

Page 20: ...rd for best viewability Z pg 21 and press the Recording Start Stop button REC appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress STOP RECORDING 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that ...

Page 21: ...rson you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD 1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on S...

Page 22: ...on except AUTO LOCK and press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to ZOOM SPEED then press it The ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired speed and press it twice The Menu Screen disappears and setting is completed NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set...

Page 23: ... Stop Button to start recording NOTE Noise may appear during Retake This is normal FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER appears n To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is ex...

Page 24: ...eady performed the Date Time Setting procedure Z pg 13 If you haven t do so first NOTES DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded If you don t want to record the display select the Date off mode before shooting If you want to delete the display during shooting press DATE TIME To recall the display engage the Record Standby mode and press DATE TIME repeatedly until the desired display appears Ev...

Page 25: ...ed on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode Z pg 29 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode Z pg 29 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER n The vi...

Page 26: ... to shoot up to approx 22 still images STD Standard Allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images If you press during recording first there is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing then a still image appears The next image starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners The screen changes as shown in the illustrations...

Page 27: ...an be switched to either FINE or STANDARD Since the remaining number of shots available depends on the selected Picture Mode switching the Picture Mode will vary this number If the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed with the System Select Switch set to D S C the still image cannot be recorded onto the tape but will be stored in the camcorder s built in memory Z pg 48 Image data stored in the camcorder s b...

Page 28: ... is activated When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected only the mode s name is displayed Then the name disappears and the mode is activated NOTES Only one effect can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade Wipe Z pg 30 is used in the Sepia mode The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Spee...

Page 29: ...IA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia tinted reddish brown monochrome giving the effect of an older movie Use together with Wide Z pg 31 for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie Dial LCD monitor Mode symbol Viewfinder indication Twilight TWILIGHT Twilight Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected ...

Page 30: ...ed during Digital Still Camera Shooting the Fade Wipe does not function MOSAIC 4EFFECT OFF No indication OFF BK FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE BK VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fade in Fade out Fade Wipe 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...

Page 31: ...To restore normal screen press WIDE again 4S LX MAX MAX NORM OFF Super LoLux Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE 1 Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown at left Once the desired mode appears it is engaged The mode s name is displayed for approx 2 seconds then disappears MAX To record a subject in ...

Page 32: ...tting in TITLE LANG in the Menu screen Z pg 33 35 SELECT PRESET TITLE 1 Press TITLE repeatedly to cycle through the preset titles until the desired title is displayed NOTE Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting this is not recorded A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY No display OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS Ti...

Page 33: ...NU Jog Dial so that the number blinks then rotate it until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT If you select any other functions rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired setting If you decide you want to return to the previous setting rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to EXIT END SETTING 4...

Page 34: ...at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used Z pg 16 This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment However precise color adjustment is not possible under the following conditions When an obje...

Page 35: ...ded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays color bars By recording color bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the color bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The number...

Page 36: ...eated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The low contrast warning appears NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dr...

Page 37: ...To nearer subject Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward appears and blinks Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disppears and reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES To return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 3 To re adjust Manual Focus repeat th...

Page 38: ...5 To darken the image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Go to step 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE 5 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is placed on MENU END CLOSE MENU 6 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappers to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOT...

Page 39: ...rent color temperatures PREPARE WHITE OBJECT 1 Point the camcorder at a white flat object such as a sheet of white paper SELECT MWB 2 Follow step 1 through 3 of the above select MWB MEMORIZE WHITE BALANCE 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial until MWB begins blinking MWB blinks while the white balance is being stored in memory then the Menu Screen reappears when memorization is complete CLOSE MENU 4 Press th...

Page 40: ...Start Stop Button When the selected time has elapsed recording begins automatically If you set the System Select Switch to D S C Press the SNAPSHOT Button When the selected time has elapsed a still image is shot automatically To Cancel Self Timer If you set the System Select Switch to VIDEO Before the recording begins press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set INT TIME in the ...

Page 41: ...on or Time Lapse mode is deactivated Self Timer Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time NOTE Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode and the recording mode i...

Page 42: ...e 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 When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monit...

Page 43: ...d from the speaker Tracking This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that appear on screen during playback Initial setting is Auto Tracking Manual Tracking is also available ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 1 Press the MENU Jog Dial during playback mode Keep rotating it until noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press the MENU Jog Dial AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indicati...

Page 44: ...pear and pictures may become monochrome or darken in Shuttle Search This is normal FEATURE Counter Memory Function PURPOSE To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment OPERATION 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second M appears 3 After recording or playback press STOP then REW The tape automatically stops a...

Page 45: ... VCR 3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER 4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left push up and remove the cassette NOTES ...

Page 46: ...nnectors on the camcorder and those on the TV SELECT MODE 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode as specified in its instructions Connection To A TV With NO A V Input Connectors Playback ONLY NOTE Use the optional RF V5U RF unit Refer to the RF V5U instruction manual for connection procedure NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack T...

Page 47: ...s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it s reached press PAUSE on the camcorder START EDITING 5 Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press PAUSE on the camcorder EDIT MORE SEGMENTS 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished VCR Recor...

Page 48: ... resolution SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE 3 Press the MODE Button to switch from one mode to the other until the desired setting appears as shown in the illustration to the left SHOOT 4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button A still image is stored in the built in memory and displayed for approx 2 seconds While the still image remains displayed that image is in the process of being stored in memory and it is therefore ...

Page 49: ...fer them to a computer and save them on disk Z pg 63 When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder Wh...

Page 50: ...e Menu Jog Dial Z pg 28 29 Re enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock Z pg 28 29 Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look Z pg 28 29 A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject Z pg 28 29 Allows you to shoot a still ...

Page 51: ...cture are reversed Z pg 28 29 Captures faster action than Sports mode Z pg 28 29 Black bars are recorded at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect Z pg 31 Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting Z pg 31 Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final tou...

Page 52: ...matically displayed When the highlight bar reaches the top of Menu Screen 2 Menu Screen 1 is automatically displayed If the setting you want can t be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on MENU END then go to step 5 MAKE SETTING 3 Press the MENU Jog Dial The setting menu of the selected function appears The setting procedure depends on the function you select It is not possible to cha...

Page 53: ...STANDARD FINE is more suitable for post production on a PC Allows you to shoot up to approx 44 still images in JPEG Joint Photographic Expert Group format Since in this mode twice as many still images can be shot as in the FINE mode select this mode when you wish to shoot many still images This camcorder s Automatic Color Temperature system senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for ...

Page 54: ...FF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 22x Does not display color bars Normal screen is recorded Makes the normal screen disappear then displays color bars By recording color bars at the beginning or end of a tape an effect similar to professional productions can be given to your tape NOTE While the color bars are displayed the camcorder s other functions are disabled This number is ...

Page 55: ...are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory NOTES When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV Z pg 46 Camcorder oper...

Page 56: ...ge in the INDEX Menu Screen then press the MENU Jog Dial The selected still image appears on the whole screen then the screen enters normal playback It is not necessary to perform steps 4 and 5 If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT or DELETE see respective pages END SETTING 4 Press the MENU Jog Dial The Menu Screen reappears and the highlight bar is on MENU END CLOSE MENU 5 Press the MEN...

Page 57: ...rotect to put a padlock mark next to it A still image with a padlock mark cannot be deleted When selecting a still image to protect you can check six still images stored in memory at a time Z pg 59 Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory Z pg 60 CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power su...

Page 58: ...ll images are displayed at a time When viewing the still images that follow the 6th one rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame from Index No 1 to No 6 and then rotate it further downward The frame is placed on the 7th still image automatically Images after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same way If the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the ...

Page 59: ...e accessed in the same way To complete Protect go to step 4 CLOSE MENU 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice To remove Protect Perform steps 1 and 2 rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image with the padlock mark then press it The padlock mark located above the still image disappears and the image is no longer protected...

Page 60: ...ecking them select ALL then go to step 5 To quit the Delete Mode rotate the MENU Jog Dial to place the highlight bar on EXIT then press it twice SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU SCREEN 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the frame to the desired still image then press it appears above the selected still image When you have finished selecting all the desired still images rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward ...

Page 61: ...the Delete Menu Screen it is not possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark ALL only deletes all still images that are not protected After images are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in the numerical sequence The Index No for images protected with the padlock mark may therefore change When selecting the desired still image in step 4 ...

Page 62: ... SHOW 2 then press it If you select SLIDE SHOW 1 all still images stored in memory are displayed in numerical order If you select SLIDE SHOW 2 the still image wipes in to push up the previous one from the bottom of the screen to the top To end SLIDE SHOW press the MENU Jog Dial The still image which follows the still image displayed at the moment the MENU Jog Dial is pressed appears then the scree...

Page 63: ... screen becomes blue and PC MODE is dis played After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 END TRANSFERRING 4 Close the software then switch off the camcorder PC MODE D S C PLAYBACK Connection LCD monitor or viewfinder To DIGITAL jack 8 pin PC connection cables provided For Windows To COM Port RS 232C For Macintosh To Modem Port or Printer Port Set to D S C...

Page 64: ...Z pg 42 44 A DUB Button Audio dubbing Z pg 72 PAUSE IN Connector Z pg 67 MBR SET Button Z pg 66 VISS Button Index Code marking Z pg 65 VCR CTL Button Z pg 66 R A EDIT Buttons Z pg 68 RM V705U provided RM V700U optional INSTALLING THE BATTERY PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER 1 Type A Pull out by inserting a pointed instrument into slot a Type B Pull out while sliding the lock hole Type C Pinch the release t...

Page 65: ...the remote control Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Timer indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and No indication off Each time REC TIME is pressed the Rec Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 4S 1 2S 1S 5S and No indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 41 press INT TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until ...

Page 66: ... pg 64 SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR 1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE VCR 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding ...

Page 67: ... A OR B Connect the editing cable to the RM V700U s Pause In jack PREPARE CAMCORDER 2 Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR 3 Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s instructions A B C VCR Recording deck RM V700U optional To J terminal JLIP Open the cover To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables optional Editin...

Page 68: ...play The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene as many as 8 MAKE CORRECTIONS 5 Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point To ensure correct operation there s...

Page 69: ...ging copied is shown with a blinking highlight END AUTOMATIC EDITING 3 When all selected scenes have been copied the camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the audio video cable NOTES If you performed step 1 C on page 67 MAKE CONNECTIONS ke...

Page 70: ...tape and press PAUSE exactly at the point where the new scene should start ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE 5 Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE The Insert mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step BEGIN INSERT EDITING 6 Press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the ca...

Page 71: ... Insert Pause mode To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape press the Page Button to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected in step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode To select another still image press the Page Button again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins END INSE...

Page 72: ...y or the edit points will not be accurate If the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording To edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Prote...

Page 73: ... wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS 3 Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE 4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER 5 Remove dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE 6 Align the marks re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong c...

Page 74: ...74EN INDEX REC SP FINE 12 30MIN 444 4S LX T30 01 MWB P NORM 5MIN 1 4S LENS COVER PAUSE DEC 25 98 AM 11 45 18 MERRY CHRISTMAS TAPE END TWILIGHT 1 7 8 2 3 4 6 5 0 w q e 9 ...

Page 75: ...disappear 1 Cassette Warning Tape Remaining Time Z pg 19 When no cassette is inserted the cassette warning blinks When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording the cassette warning lights Otherwise the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks when the tape is about to reach its end When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and a tape is loaded...

Page 76: ...76EN INDEX cont 4 3 2 R U I T s d Y 1 w e r t O y u i o p a q E W P f 9 0 8 5 6 7 Q ...

Page 77: ...UME Dial Z pg 43 Connectors t DC IN Jack Z pg 11 The jacks y to Q are located beneath the jack cover y J terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector Connect the editing cable when perform ing Random Assemble Editing Z pg 66 69 It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer JLIP controlled editing from camco...

Page 78: ...enu Screen pg 60 Delete Mode pg 60 Delete Select Menu Screen pg 60 DEMO Mode pg 35 54 Digital Zoom pg 22 35 54 Digital Still Camera pg 48 Diopter Adjust pg 14 Discharge The Battery Pack pg 10 E Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 29 50 Erase Protection pg 17 Exposure Control pg 38 F Fade In Out pg 30 Fast Forward Tape pg 42 FINE Mode pg 49 Full Image pg 26 48 G Grip Adjustment pg 14 H High Speed Shutter...

Page 79: ...ke pg 23 Rewind Tape pg 42 S Self Recording pg 21 Self Timer pg 40 51 65 Sepia Mode pg 29 50 Shooting Advanced Features D S C pg 50 51 Shooting D S C pg 48 Shoulder Strap Attachment pg 15 Shuttle Search pg 44 Slide Show Mode pg 62 Snapshot Mode pg 26 48 Snapshot VIDEO pg 26 Specifications pg 86 Sports Mode pg 29 51 STANDARD Mode pg 49 Star Mark On The Setting Menus pg 58 Still Image Data Transfer ...

Page 80: ...is not a defect of the camcorder The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is...

Page 81: ...y wound on one reel or the other This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode Zpg 16 If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source If you have not performed Date Time Setting Z pg 13 the date and...

Page 82: ...changed in the Menu Screen SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S SHOOTING PLAYBACK OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING cont Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number ...

Page 83: ...hile 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 When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult yo...

Page 84: ...ater or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near app...

Page 85: ... Park N J 07407 Telephone Number 201 794 3900 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void th...

Page 86: ...lance adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD MONITOR Size 4 diagonally measured LCD system LCD TFT active matrix system INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS Video Output 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced via VIDEO OUT connector Audio Output 8 dBs 1 k ohm via AUDIO OUT connector JLIP 3 5 mm diameter 4 pole mini head jack compatible with EIAJ RC 5325 plug Digital Mini DIN 8 pin External microphone input 62 dBs high i...

Page 87: ...ión de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueada en su lugar El indicador CHG comienza a parpadear indicando que se ha iniciado la carga EXTRACCION DE LA BATERIA 3 Cuando el indicador CHG para de destellear pero continúa encendido la carga ha terminado Deslice la batería en el sentido opuesto al de la flecha REFRESCADO El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función REFRESH que le permite descargar tot...

Page 88: ...vo 2 Ajuste el conmutador selector de sistema en VIDEO 3 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en CAMERA El indicador de alimentación se encenderá y aparecerá una imagen 4 Presione el botón inicio parada de grabación Comenzará la grabación Para detener temporariamente la grabación presione nuevamente el botón de inicio parada de grabación Por más detalles Z P 18 a 21 El visor se desconecta automá...

Page 89: ... cierre LENS COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo 2 Ajuste el conmutador selector de sistema en D S C 3 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en CAMERA El indicador de alimentación se encenderá y aparecerá una imagen 4 Presione el botón SNAPSHOT Una imagen fija es filmada y almacenada en la memoria de la cámara de video Por más detalles Z P 48 El visor se desconecta automáticamente para ahorrar ...

Page 90: ...oducts may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Fa...

Page 91: ...ny attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and f...

Page 92: ...GHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U Printed in Japan 0198MSV UN YP JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 ...

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