CONTENTS GETTING STARTED COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-FXM65 8 – 15 Power ............................................. 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 10 Date/Time Settings ........................... 11 Recording Mode Setting ...................... 12 Tape Length Setting ........................... 12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette .............. 13 Grip Adjustment ............................... 14 Viewfinder Adjustment ....................... 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment ..................
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 this product. 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 NOTES: Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark This camcorder is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/ viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multivoltage 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 Digital Still Camera Built-in (PC communication capable) (Z pg. 20 – 23, 50 – 57) Menu Adjustment (Z pg. 34, 35, 36) Integrated Auto Light (Z pg. 28) Programme AE with Special Effects (Z pg. 30, 31) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Effect n Sepia n Twilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter LCD Colour Monitor (Z pg. 18) Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 27) Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg.
EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EK •Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Battery Pack BN-V12U •Cable Adapter •Remote Control Unit RM-V709U •Shoulder Strap •Editing cable •DC Cord •Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 (for clock operation and remote control unit) (for Windows® PC) •PC Connection Cable x 1 • CD-ROM including two software programmes 5
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO) EN The image you shoot is recorded onto a video tape. SUPPLY POWER INSERTING A VIDEO CASSETTE A Hook on. B Push in. 4 PUSH Button 3 1 BATTERY RELEASE 2 EJECT Switch Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) To remove the battery pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. 1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.) EN A still image you shoot is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory. SHOOTING SUPPLY POWER A Hook on. 4 SNAPSHOT Button B Push in. 1 LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to “AUTO” 3 Set or “PRO.” Select Switch 2 System Set to “D.S.C.” BATTERY RELEASE Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg.
GETTING STARTED EN Power Marks To AC outlet 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 the specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch 1 SUPPLY POWER 2 ATTACH BATTERY PACK Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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 to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.). 2 REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 3 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Pull out the battery holder. Battery holder Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.
EN 11 Date/Time Settings OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE System Select Switch Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” , and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. •The power lamp comes on. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 SELECT FUNCTION Press MENU. MENU Button Power lamp Select Dial Power Switch M .W. B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DATE TIME TAPE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT AUTO ON OFF Menu Screen T45 FINE FULL DATE TIME 1999 1 1 22 : 50 EXIT 4NEXT M .W. B . D .
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. 1 SET RECORDING MODE System Select Switch First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/ LP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play) provides higher picture and sound quality and is better for dubbing, while “LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing twice the recording time.
EN Cassette holder 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 2 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE 4 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Make sure the label is facing outward. PUSH Button EJECT Switch Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. 5 CLOSE LCD MONITOR First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the LCD monitor. Turn to take up slack.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment 1 EXPAND LOOP 2 INSERT HAND Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment 3 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”).
EN 15 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 ATTACH STRAP 1 2 3 4 Following the illustration on left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration on left 4.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording EN System Select Switch LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) 1 LOAD A CASSETTE EJECT Switch First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees.
EN Tape remaining time indicator MIN 25MIN (Now calculating) 120MIN 17 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) EN Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 16). 180° 90° 2 ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). System Select Switch LENS COVER Open/Close Ring •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
EN 19 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR 2 TILT LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface Shooting The 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.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING EN SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER Open/Close Ring System Select Switch Basic Shooting 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 program (Z pg. 51). A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 51, 65).
EN FINE 12 Remaining number of shots 30 ,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,, 29 0 1 (Blinking) Pictrue mode display FULL* (Snapshot mode with no frame) 21 NOTES: ● The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode. ● Some 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.
D.S.C. SHOOTING (cont.) EN SNAPSHOT Button FEATURE: Picture Mode Setting PURPOSE: There are two image settings you can choose from when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and STANDARD. FINE allows you to shoot up to approx. 30 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. Since the quality of image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more suitable for post-production on a PC. “STANDARD” allows you to shoot up to approx.
EN NOTES: 23 ● The picture mode’s factory-preset is FINE. ● Some 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. 55), then perform the “Delete” function (Z pg. 56). ● To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk (Z pg. 51), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape.
RECORDING Basic Features EN SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER Open/Close Ring 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 25 SNAPSHOT RECORDING SNAPSHOT 1 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT. Display (ex. Pin-Up) 1 2 3 •Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO” or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. •A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder’s built-in memory. •First there is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing, then a still image appears.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) EN FEATURE: Zooming Zoom in PURPOSE: Zoom out To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERATION: Display Zoom indicator bar 1X Zoom level indicator Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
EN P. STABILIZER Button 27 FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last recording. OPERATION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n Tape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is normal. RETAKE (R/F) Button FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments.
EN RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch 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.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN 29 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. OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Fade out Display EFFECT After 2 sec. MOSAIC EFFECT MOSAIC Set the System Select Switch to "VIDEO", and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY 2 ENGAGE MODE Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at left.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Programme AE With Special Effects Display P.AE After 2 sec. :SEPIA P.AE :SEPIA All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P.AE. OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 SELECT MODE Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on the left.
EN Display SEPIA Mode Sepia Display TWILIGHT 31 Mode Twilight Sepia Twilight 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. 35) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. •When the Power Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, the scene is stored in black-and-white in the camcorder’s memory. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Date/Time Insert This feature allows you to display the date and time on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected colour monitor, as well as to record them manually or automatically. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
EN 33 Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can superimpose one of them over a picture as shown in the illustration on left. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 ACCESS “TITLE” MENU Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen. Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby.
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. System Select Switch 1 SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE Select Dial MENU Button 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN Display (ex. Menu Screen available using the MENU Button) Menu Screen 1 4NEXT M .W. B . D .
EN 35 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial FOCUS EXPOSURE WIDE S.LX AUTO Adjusts focus automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust focus manually (Z pg. 38, 39). AUTO Adjusts exposure automatically. MANU Allows you to adjust exposure manually (Z pg. 37). OFF Does not display black bars. ON Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot (Z pg.
RECORDING EN Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.) TELE MACRO OFF ON Advanced Features (cont.) Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. •Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
EN 37 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” and press it.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Focus detection zone Focusing 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 39 MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 14). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen. Move the highlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. 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.
EN White paper 41 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment (Z pg. 40), and select “MWB”. 2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
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 whoever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts. System Select Switch NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” according to your needs. ● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
EN 43 Animation Time-Lapse You can 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. NOTE: NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN 1 LOAD A CASSETTE Power lamp Power Switch First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 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. OPERATION SYSTEM AND 2 SELECT MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. System Select Switch 3 PLAY BACK Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6).
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features EN 45 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Speaker P.AE Button EFFECT Button Power Zoom Lever 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 pushing the Power Zoom Lever. 1 ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the volume . . . .... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. If you want to turn down the volume . . . .... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.) EN Power Switch FEATURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: To pause during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) again. Set to “VIDEO”. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEATURE: Shuttle Search PURPOSE: To allow high-speed search in either direction.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN 47 Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. 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 INSERT BATTERY Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6 (AA)” size battery as shown in the illustration on left, then reattach the cover.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing EN These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Basic Connections Use optional Video and Audio cables. To Video Output TV Video cable (optional) To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors To Audio Output To TV or VCR VCR Audio cable (optional) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
EN Basic Connections 49 Tape Dubbing 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS 1 CONNECT EQUIPMENT CAMCORDER TO TV OR 2 CONNECT VCR 2 PREPARE FOR DUBBING Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Following the illustration on pg. 48, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration (Z pg. 48). 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. If using a VCR . . .
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN 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. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. •The power lamp lights. •The still image stored in memory is displayed.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection EN 51 ® Connection to a Windows PC Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory can be transferred to a Windows® PC and saved using the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator. The image data transferred to a Windows® PC can also be further processed using Mr. Photo Gold, and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape (Z pg. 65). To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connection.
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. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 SELECT FUNCTION Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 53 Menu Screen Explanations Mode 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. 54). SLIDE SHOW 1 After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 52, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image is displayed. This mode is like a regular slide-show.
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. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 ACCESS “INDEX” MENU MENU Button Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 55 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. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 ACCESS MENU SCREEN 3 ACCESS “PROTECT” MENU Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. MENU Button Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “PROTECT”, and press it. The PROTECT Menu 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. System Select Switch OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
EN 6 ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU In case of “SELECT” NE X T 57 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it. < DELETE > 01 02 03 04 05 06 •“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. After deleting is finished, the screen returns to the Menu Screen.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. The RM-V709U remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. Lock hole 2 1 Installing The Battery 3 The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025). 1 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole.
EN 59 FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and Transmitted beam effective area Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer and Rec Time functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERATION: Remote sensor When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use.
USING THE 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 the RM-V709U MBR (Multi-Brand Remote, Z pg. 58) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 61 MAKE CONNECTIONS TO . . . 1 CONNECT JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal. Open the cover. Open the cover. To J terminal (JLIP) To Audio Output To Video Output JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U’s PAUSE-IN connector.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Remote sensor 4 START SOURCE PLAYBACK Press PLAY, then press ON/OFF on the remote control. Make sure to point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. •The R.A. Edit counter display appears. 5 REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of the scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. •The data appears under “IN” on the display.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Original tape (camcorder) 1 IN 3 IN OUT OUT 63 2 IN OUT 9 PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE. 10 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.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Insert Editing (VIDEO) Power Switch You can record a new scene onto 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. System Select Switch NOTE: Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this procedure. OPERATION SYSTEM AND 1 SELECT MODE Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
EN 65 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) Power Switch You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's builtin 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 (VIDEO) (Z pg. 64) before the following procedure.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Audio Dubbing Display e4 M 0 : 05 : 20 Audio dubbing indicator 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. 64) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in microphone.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 67 If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN 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. 13). ● 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).
EN 69 When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”: SYMPTOM 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. 56). Self-Timer Shooting is not available.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN o 1 u2 p w W E R Q er U q 7 9 0 @ 8 $ % ^ ! # & 3 456 T Y I t y* ( i) O P
EN 71 Controls Connectors 1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 14 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 16 3 Video Light Switch w DC IN Jack ............................................ Z pg. 9 The connectors e to y are located beneath the 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q [LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... Z pg. 28 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... Z pg. 20, 24 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. Z pg. 26 •Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ Z pg.
INDEX Indications EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 @ $ 9 ! # 30MIN S T45 REC SP FINE 12 FADER NORM 01 2 LENS COVER PAUSE 20X INDEX 15S TAPE END 5S MERRY CHRISTMAS 22 : 50 : 00 25. 12.
EN 1 Cassette Warning/ Tape Remaining Time .......................... Z pg. 17 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When the 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.
INDEX Terms EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger .............................. pg. 8 Animation Recording ................................ pg. 43, 59 Audio Dubbing ............................................. pg. 66 Auto Date Record .......................................... pg. 32 Auto Focus .................................................... pg. 38 Auto Shut Off ........................................... pg. 17, 44 Fade-In/Out ................................................... pg.
EN 75 P T Padlock Mark ................................................ pg. 55 Picture Mode Setting ...................................... pg. 22 Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 27 Pin-Up Image ........................................... pg. 21, 25 Playback (D.S.C.) ........................................... pg. 50 Playback (VIDEO) .......................................... pg. 44 Power Switch Position ................................... pg. 16 Printer Port ..........
USER MAINTENANCE EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring BATTERY RELEASE Set to “POWER OFF”. After Use 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder. 3 4 5 6 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Close and lock the LCD monitor. Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close the lens cover.
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 Cassettes Main Unit To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 1. During use . . . ... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. ... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. ... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. ... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
EN 79 LCD Monitor SPECIAL NOTES ON VIDEO HEADS 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . . Dust and dirt on video heads ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. To prolong service life . . . ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions . . .
SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder General Format : Power source : Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : Video light : Signal system : Video recording system Luminance : Colour : VHS PAL standard DC 6.0 V 6.5 W 7.0 W 7.6 W 2.9 W PAL-type FM recording Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard : cassette Cassette Tape speed SP : LP : Recording time (max.) SP : LP : 23.39 mm/sec. 11.70 mm/sec.
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