2 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 pg. 3). • 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 . . .
CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES n LCD Colour Monitor (Z pg. 14) n Program Manager II (Z pg. 18 – 33) n Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 20, 21) •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 n 5Sec.-Rec (5 sec. Recording) (Z pg. 17) n 22x Optical Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 16) n Intergrated Auto Light (GR-AXM28 only) (Z pg.
4 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 5 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.
6 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 7 Date/Time Setting 1 2 Select Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 1. 1. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 3 1998 1 1 22:50 YEAR MONTH DAY TIME 4 EXIT DATE/TIME Setting Menu 24-hour indication 5 MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME”, then press it.
8 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN LCD monitor or Viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T60 AUTO FAST 1 Menu Screen 2 TAPE LENGTH T30 T45 T60 3 EXIT MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST First set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.
EN 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 4 1 2 3 1 2 5 3 Turn to take up slack. Erase Protection Gear 4 5 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor.
10 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 2 3 Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
EN 11 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.
12 RECORDING Basic Recording EN LENS COVER Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (Z pg. 4) ● Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) Power indicator Power Switch Start/Stop Button 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out.
EN Tape remaining time indicator 25MIN MIN (Now calculating) 60MIN 59MIN 3MIN 2MIN (Blinking) 1MIN (Blinking) 0MIN (Blinking) Start/Stop Button 4 13 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● 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.
14 RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) EN Shooting while watching the LCD monitor 180° Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 12). 90° 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to CAMERA. •The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby mode. •The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.
EN 15 Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 2 OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface shooting A person 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.
16 RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom-in OPERATION: Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar Power Zoom button Select Dial MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST NOTE: Menu Screen ZOOM SPEED Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Zoom In Press the “T” of the Power Zoom Button.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: 5SEC. REC OPERATION: RETAKE (R/F) NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: LCD monitor or viewfinder NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: PAUSE 5S OPERATION: 5Sec. Rec mode indicator NOTE: 17 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.
18 RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) 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.
EN DATE/TIME FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: Display Select Dial 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. 24) 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.
20 RECORDING Advanced Features EN Programme AE With Special Effects 1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the Select Dial. 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 LOCK LCD monitor/ Viewfinder indication AUTO LOCK Mode Dial symbol Auto Mode Lock LCD monitor/ Viewfinder indication TWILIGHT 21 Mode 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.
22 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Fader Fade-in This feature allows smooth fade-in and fade-out to black blank screen. Fade-in works at recording start, and fadeout works at recording end or when you enter RecordStandby mode. Fade-out LCD monitor or viewfinder 4EFFECT 1 After 2 sec. FADER ENGAGE FADE-STANDBY MODE Press EFFECT to engage the Fade-Standby mode. •“ BK FADER” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then “FADER” disappears, and only “ BK ” remains.
EN Super LoLux (Gain Up) LCD monitor or viewfinder 4S . LX After 2 sec. MAX Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting. 1 MAX SELECT SUPER LOLUX MODE Press SUPER LOLUX repeatedly to cycle through the modes as shown to the 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 a dark lit environment.
24 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Character Generator You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. 1 Select Dial MENU Jog Dial 2 LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT 4BACK Menu Screen AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST 3 OFF OFF ON 4 07 OFF 4MENU END J T À : 0 A K U È .
EN 25 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 LCD monitor or 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 JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE OFF OFF ON 3 07 OFF 4MENU END Menu Screen 2 REC TIME OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1 S 5 S EXIT Setting Menu (ex.
26 EN Menu Screen Explanations FOCUS EXPOSURE RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 28, 29). AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 30). DATE/TIME Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 7). TELE MACRO OFF ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.
EN 27 REC TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 33). INT. TIME This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (Z pg. 32) and TimeLapse recording (Z pg. 33). TALLY LAMP ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times. CHARACTER Allows you to enter an original title of up to 18 characters (Z pg. 24). JLIP ID NO.
28 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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 29 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. MENU Jog Dial Select Dial 1 2 MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST Menu Screen 3 No indication during recording FOCUS Focus Menu Screen No indication during recording 4 5 6 Manual Focus Screen Press the MENU Jog Dial.
30 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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 LCD monitor or viewfinder 2 MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT AUTO AUTO 25. 12.
EN Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) LCD monitor or viewfinder MENU 4MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M. W. B. ZOOM SPEED 4NEXT 31 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. AUTO AUTO 25. 12. 98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST Menu Screen M. W. B. AUTO : FINE : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B.
32 RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN 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.
EN 33 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.
34 PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN 1 REW Power Switch 2 PLAY/PAUSE FF 3 4 STOP LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. SELECT MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. The power indicator lights. PLAY BACK Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears. STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP.
PLAYBACK Features EN 35 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Speaker To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”. To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”. Speaker volume control You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the VOLUME Dial. BRIGHT VOLUME 1 AT ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the volume . . . Turn the Dial towards “+”. If you want to turn down the volume . . . Turn the Dial towards “–”.
36 PLAYBACK Features (cont.) EN COUNTER R/M REW PLAY/PAUSE FF FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: STOP FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: 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.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 37 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.
38 PLAYBACK Basic Connections 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) NOTE: When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Use the provided Audio and Video cables.
TAPE DUBBING EN 39 Tape Dubbing 1 PLAY/PAUSE 2 3 4 When connecting the cables, open the jack cover. Power Switch To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors Audio and Video cables (provided) 5 6 7 To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration to the left, connect the camcorder and the VCR. PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
40 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM28 only) 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. 1 A 2 1 3 Lock hole 1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY B 2 1 1 1 3 Release tab 2 2 0 3 4 @ 5 7 9 3 ! 6 # 8 % PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Type Type A B : Pull out while sliding the lock hole.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Transmitted beam effective area 15° OPERATION: 5m 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.
42 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM28 only) (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 the RM-V700U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, Z pg. 40) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 Open the cover A Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. B To J terminal (JLIP) To AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors A B To Remote PAUSE Audio and Video cables (provided) To Pause-In To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors VCR (Recording deck) RM-V700U (provided with GR-AXM28 only) VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR B Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U’s Pause-In jack. 2 C JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.
44 USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM28 only) (cont.) EN PLAY/PAUSE SELECT SCENES FF STOP 1 REW 2 3 RM-V700U (provided with GR-AXM28 only) FF PAUSE REW PLAY IN/OUT 4 5 ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press ON/OFF and the counter display appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV. REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) 1 IN OUT 45 3 IN OUT 2 IN OUT 1 Edited tape (VCR) 2 STOP 3 MENU Jog Dial 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.
46 EN USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (GR-AXM28 only) (cont.) Insert Editing COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE FF REW STOP 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. NOTE: Use the RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
EN Audio dubbing indicator e4 M–0 :05:20 LCD monitor or viewfinder 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 procedure (Z pg. 46) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 1 Microphone 2 3 4 REW PLAY A.
48 TROUBLESHOOTING EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) POWER No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (Z pg. 4). ● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected (Z pg. 5). 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 SYMPTOM 49 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) OTHER The tape won’t eject. ● The battery pack is running low. ● If the LCD monitor is not open over 45 degrees, EJECT switch does not function. Some functions are not available. ● The Select Dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. ● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.
50 INDEX EN 4 5 1 o 6 2 8 9 0 7 3 W E % p i Q w U !@ # I $ T ( O R ^ &* u Y e r ty )q
EN 51 Controls Connectors 1 Power Zoom Button ........................... Z pg. 16 2 Multi-Function Control w DC IN Jack ......................................... Z pg. 5 The jacks e to y are located beneath the jack 3 Select Dial ......................................... Z pg. 20 4 Recording Mode [SP/LP] Button ......... Z pg. 8 5 DATE/TIME Button ............................. Z pg. 19 cover. e J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector.
52 INDEX (cont.) EN 1* 4 5 6* 7 @ $ MERRY CHRISTMAS 25. 12. 98 22: 50 : 00 9 # 3 30MIN 4S. LX T30 REC SP 444 TWILIGHT NORM 01 LENS COVER MWB PAUSE 5MIN 1 4S TAPE END 8 ! 2 0 %* & ( ^ * ) LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications 1*Cassette Warning / Tape Remaining Time ........................ Z pg. 13 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.
CAUTIONS EN 53 General Battery Precautions Cassettes • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one. • Use only the following battery: C-P6U or C-P7U..................... R6 (AA) size To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. ....
54 CAUTIONS (cont.) EN 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. .... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder 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. ....
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off LCD monitor on, viewfinder on Light Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed SP LP Recording time (max.) SP LP Output : 5.9 W AUDIO Output : 6.1 W : 6.8 W : 2.9 W : PAL-type White balance adjustment : 23.39 mm/sec. : 11.70 mm/sec. Dimensions : 1/4” format CCD : F1.6, f = 3.8 to 83.
