CONTENTS GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-AX880 8 16 Basic Recording ....................... 16 Basic Features ......................... 18 Advanced Features .................... 24 VIDEO PLAYBACK 40 Basic Playback ........................ 40 Features ................................ 41 Using The Cassette Adapter ......... 43 BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR 44 TAPE DUBBING 45 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING 46 Basic Shooting .........................
EN 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 (Z cover page). • 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 . .
EN 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/BN-V22U/BN-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.
MAJOR FEATURES EN REMEMBER The Logical Choice Program Manager II (Z pg. 24 – 39) Programme AE with Special Effects, Fade/Wipe, Wide, Super LoLux, Instant Title, Menu Adjustment (Focus, Exposure Control and so on.) PAL The only compact video cassettes that can be used with your VHS VCR* Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 24, 25) n Auto Mode Lock n Auto Mode Release n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN •AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EK •Cassette Adapter C-P7U •Battery Pack BN-V12U • Remote Control Unit RM-V709U •Cable Adapter • Shoulder Strap •DC Cord •Editing Cable •Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 (for clock operation and remote control unit) (for Macintosh®) (for Windows® PC) • CD-ROM including two software programmes •PC Connection Cable x 2 5
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO) EN INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE SUPPLY POWER Hook on. 1 EJECT 2 Push in. BATT. RELEASE 1 PUSH 3 2 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. PLAYBACK (For more details, Z pg. 15) SHOOTING PLAY/PAUSE 1 1 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.) SUPPLY POWER EN 7 SHOOTING 4 SNAPSHOT Button Hook on. 1 1 2 Push in. 3 Power Switch Set to “CAMERA” BATT. RELEASE 2 Using the battery pack 1 Hook-on the battery pack’s top end to the camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) 2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into place. To remove the battery pack Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. LENS COVER Open/Close Switch System Select Switch Set to “D.S.C.
GETTING STARTED EN Power Marks To AC outlet CHG. (charge) indicator This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
EN 9 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 colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN A Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 2 3 4 5 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. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out.
EN 11 Date/Time Setting 1 2 Select Dial Viewfinder 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 1. 1. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST DATE TIME 1998 1 1 22:50 YEAR MONTH DAY TIME When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, “PICTURE” is displayed. DATE/TIME Setting Menu 3 4 5 MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Power Zoom Button Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 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. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment 3 1 1 2 Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
EN 13 Shoulder Strap Attachment 3 2 2 1 1 1 4 2 ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4, making sure the strap isn’t twisted. ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.
VIDEO GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Tape Length Setting Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T60 AUTO FAST TAPE LENGTH 1 TAPE LENGTH Setting Menu T30 T45 T60 Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. 2 3 EXIT FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.
EN 15 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 1 3 2 2 3 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. NOTES: Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear ● 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.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording EN LENS COVER Switch Power indicator Power Switch Start/Stop Button NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (Z pg. 6) ● Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 12) ● Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 14) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) 1 2 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide 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.
EN Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN MIN (Now calculating) 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Blinking) 1MIN (Blinking) 0MIN (Blinking) Start/Stop Button 4 17 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 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. Do not use force. ● The displayed remaining time is approximate.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom-in Zoom-out OPERATION: Zoom indicator bar Zoom Level indicator Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial NOTES: Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST ZOOM SPEED FAST SLOW ZOOM SPEED Setting Menu Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: P. STABILIZER OPERATION: RETAKE (R/F) NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: 19 Quick Review To check the end of the last recording. 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal. Retake To re-record certain segments.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN DATE/TIME FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Select Dial Display NOTES: Date display Time display Date/Time display Auto Date Record mode Date-off mode (No display) The characters you have set using Character Generator (Z pg. 31) Date display 25.12.98 Auto Date Record mode AUTO DATE Auto date record mode Time display 25.12.98 22:50:00 Date/Time display 25.12.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON NOTES: DANGER n The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. between the video light and people or objects. n Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN Snapshot MODE SNAPSHOT This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in memory. It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties, weddings and graduations.
EN NOTES: Viewfinder Remaining number of shots FINE 12 22 21 1 0 (Blinking) Pictrue mode display: FINE or STD (standard) Pin-Up A still image on a white background. A shadow effect is added to give it a three dimensional feel. Full A still image that occupies the entire image field is recorded. 23 ● Six sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function (Z pg. 57), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 58).
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features EN Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. After 1 sec. SEPIA 1 SELECT MODE Turn the Select Dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed for approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activated.
EN Dial symbol Viewfinder indication Mode LOCK AUTO LOCK Auto Mode Lock Dial symbol Viewfinder indication 25 Mode Twilight TWILIGHT Auto Mode Lock Twilight 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. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic.
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. Fade-out Function indication 1 Viewfinder 4EFFECT 2 After 2 sec. BK FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE OFF (No indication) Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected and reserved.
EN 27 Wide 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. Wide mode 1 ENGAGE 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 low or poor lighting. 1 WIDE SUPER LOLUX Viewfinder 4S . LX After 2 sec. MAX SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the left.
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. 1 Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, this is not recorded.
EN 29 Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. 1 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial 2 Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT 4BACK A K U È . 1 AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST OFF OFF ON CHARACTER B C D E F G L M N O P Q V W X Y Z Ä Ì Ò Ù Ñ ÆØ , ’ – / ! ? 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 H R Ö Å ¿ 8 I S Ü & k 9 I LI A K U È .
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. 1 Select Dial Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT MENU Jog Dial 2 MENU REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO.
EN 31 Menu Screen Explanations FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 34, 35). AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 33). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 11). TELE MACRO OFF ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.
VIDEO EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 39). INT. TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 38) and TimeLapse recording ( Z pg. 39). TALLY LAMP ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times.
EN 33 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. 1 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25. 12.
EN VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing Focus detection zone 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. •When illumination is low.* •When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.
EN 35 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 12). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. Select Dial MENU Jog Dial 1 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears, and the highlight bar is placed on “FOCUS”.
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. Select Dial MENU Jog Dial 1 Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen M. W. B. AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB 2 AUTO AUTO 25. 12.
EN MWB Viewfinder M. W. B. AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB 37 M.W.B. Menu Screen MWB sets the colour temperature for the subject’s light source so you can shoot with natural colours that are unaffected by surroundings, even when there are multiple subjects with different colour temperatures. 1 EXIT 2 3 4 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial PREPARE WHITE OBJECT Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a sheet of white paper.
VIDEO RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Self-Timer Recording Start/Stop Button 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.
EN 39 Animation Time-Lapse 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. 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.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN Tape running indicator 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Forward Search 2 : Rewind/Reverse Search 6 : Still Playback 1 4 Tape counter 2 M–0:23:45 3 PLAY/PAUSE REW FF STOP 4 LOAD A CASSETTE Slide 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. SELECT MODE Set the System Select Swtich to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator lights.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features EN 41 Tracking AT 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. 1 ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING 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 indication disappears.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.) EN COUNTER R/M FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: PLAY/PAUSE REW STOP FF NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: Set to “VIDEO” FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: 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. This is normal. Shuttle Search To allow high-speed search in either direction.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 43 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. 1 VCR Compartment door 2 3 4 Sliding latch Compact video cassette INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the illustration to the left.
BASIC CONNECTIONS TO VCR EN There are three basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Connection To A VCR A (Editing, Dubbing and Playback) When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. NOTE: To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio/Video cable (provided) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the cable adapter. (provided) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
TAPE DUBBING EN 45 Tape Dubbing 1 PLAY/PAUSE 2 3 4 Power Switch When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors 5 6 Audio/Video cable (provided) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the cable adapter. (provided) 7 To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the left, connect the camcorder and the VCR.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING EN Set to “D.S.C.” Basic Shooting MODE SNAPSHOT When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint Software programme (Z pg. 61). A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 61, 69).
EN Set to “D.S.C.” FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25.12.98 OFF FINE AUTO FAST PICTURE FINE STANDARD EXIT NOTES: Picture Mode Setting Menu 47 Picture Mode Setting There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder’s memory: FINE and STANDARD. You can select either according to your needs.
EN D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features During Digital Still Camera shooting, various functions used for movie shooting are also available. After setting the following functions, press the SNAPSHOT Button to shoot. A still image which takes advantage of these movie functions is stored in memory. Mode Function Zoom Allows you to use the optical zoom or the Digital Zoom. Zooming is possible from 22 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 44 times digital magnification.
EN Mode 49 Function Twilight Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic ( Z pg. 24, 25). The following happens when Twilight mode is selected: •Auto gain control is turned off. •White Balance is set to “ ” (FINE day mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode. •Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing (Z pg. 35).
D.S.C. SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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. 1 Select Dial Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO PICTURE M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT MENU Jog Dial 2 MENU REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER D. ZOOM COLOUR BAR JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE 4MENU END OFF OFF ON 3 ON OFF 06 OFF Menu Screen 2 INT.
EN 51 Menu Screen Explanations FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 34, 35). AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 33). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 11). TELE MACRO OFF ON PICTURE M.W.B. FINE Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images in JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group) format.
D.S.C. EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) SHOOTING Advanced Features (cont.) REC TIME Setting is impossible. INT. TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 38). TALLY LAMP ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times. CHARACTER Original titles can not be recorded on digital still pictures. Please use this function for video recording ( Z pg. 29). D. ZOOM ON Allows you to use the Digital Zoom.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN 53 Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory. You can view the still images stored in memory, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. Page Button 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. •The still image stored in memory is displayed. •When no still image is stored in memory, the screen becomes blue.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features EN 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. 1 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial Viewfinder 2 3 4MENU END Menu Screen EXIT < PROTECT > 01 02 03 04 05 06 Setting Menu (ex. PROTECT) MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE 4MENU END Normal Screen Press the MENU Jog Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
EN Mode 55 Effect INDEX All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand (Z pg. 56). SLIDE SHOW 1 Allows you to run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image is displayed. This mode is like a regular slideshow (Z pg. 60).
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.) EN Index You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 1 MENU Jog Dial 2 MENU 3 INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE 4MENU END Menu Screen EXIT < INDEX > 01 02 03 04 05 06 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press the MENU Jog Dial.
EN 57 Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot be deleted. 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. MENU Jog Dial 2 MENU 3 ACCESS PROTECT MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “PROTECT”, then press it. Menu Screen < PROTECT > 01 02 03 04 05 06 Protect Menu Screen < PROTECT > 01 02 03 04 05 06 A padlock mark appears.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.) EN Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full, the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next shot. Delete some still images already stored in memory to make room for new shots. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.
EN In case of “SELECT” N EX T 01 04 < DELETE > 02 05 03 5 6 E XIT < INDEX > 01 02 03 04 05 06 ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it. •“CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images and the screen returns to the Menu Screen. •“ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While “ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of being deleted from memory.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.) EN Slide Show You can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically. This is like a regular slide-show. There are 2 types available. Select either according to your needs. 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. MENU Jog Dial 2 MENU INDEX SLIDE SHOW 1 SLIDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELETE Press the MENU Jog Dial. ACCESS INDEX MENU SCREEN Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “SLIDE SHOW 1” or “SLIDE SHOW 2”, then press it.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection EN 61 Connection to a Windows PC/Macintosh® ® Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows® PC or Macintosh® and saved using the provided image transfer software. The image data transferred to a personal computer can also be further processed using Paint Software, and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 71). Set to “D.S.C.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 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 1 2 Lock hole 2 1 3 0 ! @ 3 4 5 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battrery holder while sliding the lock hole.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Transmitted beam effective area OPERATION: 5m 15° 30 ° 15° Remote sensor 30° 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.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when RM-V709U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, Z pg. 62) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 65 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 A Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. Open the cover B To J terminal (JLIP) To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors A B C To Remote PAUSE To Pause-In 2 If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the cable adapter. (provided) VCR (Recording deck) RM-V709U (provided) VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR B Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U’s Pause-In jack.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN PLAY/PAUSE SELECT SCENES FF STOP 1 REW 2 3 RM-V709U (provided) FF PAUSE REW PLAY IN/OUT ON/OFF CANCEL IN 1 0:00:25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER TOTAL IN 1 0:00:25 2 0:03:18 3 0:02:33 4 0:04:11 5 6 7 8 COUNTER TOTAL OUT -- : -- : -- 0:00:25 0:00:00 OUT 0:01:05 0:03:31 0:02:53 -- : -- : -- 0:04:11 0:01:13 4 5 ACCESS R.A.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) 1 IN OUT 67 3 IN OUT 2 IN OUT 1 Edited tape (VCR) 2 STOP 3 ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-PAUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press the MENU Jog Dial on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order. While editing, the R.A.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Insert Editing (VIDEO) You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF NOTE: Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
EN 69 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE REW FF STOP You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built-in memory into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing (Z pg. 68) before the following procedure.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Audio dubbing indicator e4 M–0 :05:20 Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO) procedure (Z pg. 68) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone (or an external microphone if connected).
USER MAINTENANCE LENS COVER Open/Close Switch Set to “POWER OFF”. BATT. RELEASE EN 71 After Use 1 2 3 4 5 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. Slide BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close switch to close the lens cover. Cleaning The Camcorder EJECT 1 2 PUSH Remove. CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS EN 1 9 0 @ % ! # $ 2 3 456 7 8 30MIN 4S . LX T30 REC SP FINE 12 444 TWILIGHT NORM 01 LENS COVER MWB PAUSE P 5MIN 1 4S TAPE END MERRY CHRISTMAS 25.12.
EN 73 Viewfinder Indications 1 Cassette Warning / 2 3, 3, 4 5 6 7 8 9 @ # Tape Remaining Time ................ Z pg. 17 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.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS EN 1 W 5 6 7 9 4 0 8 ! 2 3 p rE R A U B T ^ & Y STD FINE e I * ( ) @ #$ % a O t y u i oqw Q P
EN Controls Connectors 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 18 Z pg. 49 ......................................... Z pg. 20 Page Button ........................................ 2 Select Dial 3 Multi-Function Control 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # •EFFECT Button ................................. Z pg. 22 •WIDE Button ................................... Z pg. 23 •TITLE Button .................................... Z pg. 24 •SUPER LOLUX Button ..................... Z pg. 23 PUSH Button .............
TROUBLESHOOTING EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (Z pg. 8). ● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 8). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected (Z pg. 9). The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself. ● The battery pack has completely discharged. ● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on.
EN 77 When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”: SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. ● 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 (Z pg. 15). ● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not possible to record onto the tape. Change the Switch position to “VIDEO” ( Z pg. 16). Recording does not start.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”: SYMPTOM (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SHOOTING Although the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed, a still image is not stored in the built-in memory. ● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot. Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still images already stored in memory (Z pg. 58). Self-Timer Shooting is not available.
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 for some time. • When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or object. • Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Main Unit How To Handle A CD-ROM 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . •Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion. •Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. •Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
EN SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS Dust and dirt on video heads 1. Always allow enough time for your camcorder to acclimatize to its environment before using it. 2. Do not use the unit in areas of high humidity. (Typical areas of high humidity are given below.) • From being used or stored in a very cold outdoor situation, then immediately being used in a warm indoor situation. • From being used or stored in a cool airconditioned situation, then being used in a high-humidity outdoor situation.
SPECIFICATIONS EN GENERAL INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight : Approx. 840 g Dimensions : 113 (W) x 117 (H) x (Including viewfinder) 242 (D) mm Speaker : 20 mm round x 1, monaural Power source : DC 6V Power consumption Light on : 8.6 W Light off : 5.
INDEX EN 83 A F AC Power Adapter ................... pg. 9 Animation Recording ............... pg. 39, 63 Audio Dubbing ........................ pg. 70 Auto Date Record .................... pg. 20 Auto Focus ............................... pg. 34 Auto Mode Lock Mode ............ pg. 25, 48 Auto Mode Release Mode ........ pg. 25, 48 Fade-In/Out .............................. pg. 26 Fast-Forward Tape .................... pg. 40 FINE Mode ............................... pg. 47 Full Image ................
INDEX (cont.) EN Q V Quick Review .......................... pg. 19 Video Light ............................... pg. 21 Viewfinder Adjustment ............. pg. 12 Viewfinder Indications ............. pg. 72, 73 R Random Assemble Editing ........ pg. 64 – 67 Recording, Advanced Features (VIDEO) ................... pg. 26 – 39 Recording (VIDEO) .................. pg. 16 Recording, Start/Stop (VIDEO) ... pg. 16, 17 Recording Mode Setting ........... pg. 14 Record-Standby ........................ pg.
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