JVC GR-AXM151 User manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER JVC
GR-AXM151
For Customer Use:
Enter below the ModeI No. and Serial No which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference
Model No.
Serial No.
ComnactVHS
Printed in Malaysia
@ _ 1202-DY-YL-PJ
COPYRIGHT@ 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when "DEMO MODE" is set to "ON"
(factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch _) is set to "Q" or "_" while pressing down the Lock Button _)
located on the switch.
• Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation
is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
• "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off.
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch _) to "_" and press the MENU Wheel Oin
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the demo mode's Setting Menu (so you will not
have to go through the main Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU Wheel Oto select "OFF" and press it.
NOTES:
• When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the
camcorder, demonstration is not available.
• If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration
activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Adapter
AP-V13U or AP-V11U
•Cassette Adapter
C-P7U
•Shoulder Strap •Battery Pack
BN-V11U
•Lens Cap •AA (R6) Battery
(for Cassette Adapter)
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be
connected to the camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voitage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please
contact your local authorities, or the Electronics
Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
• This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and LCD
monitor/viewfinder playback are possible any-
where.
• Use the JVC BN-V11UN12UN20UN400U
battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply
power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use
the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
(An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
NOTES:
• The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
• The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
The product that you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-
hie. At the end of its useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
HE L_
Cassettes marked _ can be used with this camcorder.

TheEPAcertifiedRBRC®BatteryRecyclingSealonthenickel-cadmium(Ni-Cd)batteryindicatesJVC
isvoluntarilyparticipatinginanindustryprogramtocollectandrecyclethesebatteriesattheendof
theirusefullife,whentakenoutofserviceintheUnitedStates.TheRBRC®programprovidesa
convenientalternativetoplacingusedNi-Cdbatteriesintothetrashorthemunicipalwastestream,
whichmaybeillegalinyourarea.Pleasecall1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery
recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. JVC's involvement in this program is part of our
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3} Heed all warnings.
(4} Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6} Clean only with dry cloth.
(7} Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
(8} Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
(9} Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
(lO) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
(11} Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

INDEX
A
AC Adapter ................................................................. pg. 6
Animation Recording ................................................ pg. 21
Auto Date Record .................................................... pg. 20
Auto Focus ............................................................... pg. I2
Auto Shut Off ........................................................... pg. I1
B
Backlight Compensation .......................................... pg. I2
Battery Pack ......................................................... pg. 6, 26
Blue Filter Effect ...................................................... pg. 24
Brighten The Image ................................................. pg. I8
Brighten The LCD Monitor ................................. pg. 1I, 22
C
Cassette Adapter ..................................................... pg. t6
Charge Marker ........................................................... pg. 6
Charging The Battery Pack ........................................ pg. 6
Clean The Camcorder .............................................. pg. 27
Connection To a VCR/TV ......................................... pg. I5
Counter Memory ...................................................... pg. I4
D
Darken The Image ................................................... pg. t8
Darken The LCD Monitor ................................... pg. 1I, 22
Date/Time Display .................................................... pg. 20
Date/Time Settings ..................................................... pg. 7
Demonstration Mode ............................................ pg. I, 22
Digital Effects ........................................................... pg. 24
Digital Zoom ............................................................. pg. 20
Diopter Adjustment ..................................................... pg. 8
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ....................................... pg. 24
Erase Protection ........................................................ pg. 8
Exposure Control ..................................................... pg. I8
F
Fade-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23
Fast-Forward Tape ................................................... pg. I1
5-Second Recording Mode ...................................... pg. I2
G
Grip Adjustment ......................................................... pg. 8
H
High Speed Shutter Mode ........................................ pg. 24
I
Instant Titles ............................................................. pg. I9
L
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder, Indications .............. pg. 9, 10, t7
Load A Tape ............................................................... pg. 8
M
Manual Focus .......................................................... pg. I2
Menu Screen .................................................... pg. I8 - 22
Monotone Effect ....................................................... pg. 24
Mosaic Effect ........................................................... pg. 24
N
ND Effect Mode ........................................................ pg. 24
Nega/Posi Mode ...................................................... pg. 24
P
Picture Stabilizer ...................................................... pg. 18
Playback .................................................................. pg. 1I
Program AE with Special Effects ............................. pg. 24
Provided Accessories ................................................ pg. 2
Q
Quick Review ........................................................... pg. 13
R
Recording, Advanced Features .......................... pg. 23, 24
Recording, Start/Stop ............................................... pg. 1I
Recording Mode ....................................................... pg. 20
Record-Standby ....................................................... pg. 1I
Red Filter Effect ....................................................... pg. 24
Retake ...................................................................... pg. 13
Rewind The Tape ..................................................... pg. 1I
S
Sepia Mode .............................................................. pg. 24
Shoulder Strap Attachment ........................................ pg. 8
Solarization Effect .................................................... pg. 24
Specifications ........................................................... pg. 28
Sports Mode ............................................................. pg. 24
Still Playback ............................................................ pg. 1I
Stretch Effect ........................................................... pg. 24
Super LoLux (S.LX) ................................................. pg. 20
T
Tape Counter ........................................................... pg. 14
Tape Dubbing ........................................................... pg. 15
Tape Length Setting ................................................. pg. 20
Tele Macro ............................................................... pg. 2I
Time Base Corrector ............................................... pg. 14
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................................... pg. 2I
Tracking ................................................................... pg. I4
Tripod Mounting ......................................................... pg. 8
Twilight Mode ........................................................... pg. 24
U
Unload A Tape ............................................................ pg. 8
V
Video Light ............................................................... pg. 13
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................................... pg. 8
W
White Balance Adjustment ....................................... pg. 19
Wide Mode ............................................................... pg. 20
Wipe-In/Out .............................................................. pg. 23
Z
Zooming ................................................................... pg. I3

GETTINGSTARTED
Hook on.
Push in.
BATTERY RELEASE Switch Power Switch
Battery pack
To DC IN
connector
To AC outlet AC Adapter
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1) Hook the end of the battery pack to the
camcorder and push the battery in until it locks
in place.
• If the battery pack is attached in the wrong
position, a malfunction may occur.
2) Set the Power Switch _])to "OFF" while pressing
down the Lock Button t_) located on the switch.
Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector
O
3) Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
CHARGE lamp _) blinks to indicate charging
has started.
4) When the CHARGE lamp _) stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC
Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC
Adapter from the camcorder.
To Detach The Battery Pack ...
... slide BATTERY RELEASE O and pull out the
battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V11U approx. I hr. 40 min.
BN-VI2U (optional) approx. I hr. 40 min.
BN-V20U (optional) approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-V40OU (optional) approx. 5 hrs. I0 min.
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Perform step 1) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK".
Approximate recording time (unit: rain.)
Battery pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on
BN-V11U 85 75
(45) (40)
BN-V12U 85 75
(optional) (45) (40)
BN-V20U 140 125
(optional) (80) (75)
BN-V400U 330 300
(optional) (195) (180)
):when the video light is on
USING AC POWER
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (_, step
2) and 3) of "CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK").
• The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
Before detaching the power source, make sure that
the camcorder's power is turned off. Failure to do
so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
REFRESH:
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before
recharging, otherwise the battery performance will
be reduced.
1} Perform steps 1) through 3} of "CHARGING
THE BATTERY PACK".
2} Press REFRESH !_) for over 2 seconds. The
POWER lamp ti_ blinks to indicate discharging
has started.
3} When discharging is finished, charging auto-
matically starts and the CHARGE lamp _)
blinks.
Charge marker helps you remember
whether the battery pack has been
charged or not. Two colors are provided
(red and black)--you choose which one
means charged and which means
discharged.

STORE BATTERY:
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack by
performing the following steps before storing it for
a long period of time, otherwise the battery
performance will be reduced.
1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no
cassette inserted.
2) Set the Power Switch _) to "1_" or "_" while
pressing down the Lock Button (_) located on the
switch.
• During charging or discharging, the camcorder
cannot be operated.
• Charging and discharging is not possible if the
wrong type of battery is used.
• When charging the battery pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp
_) may not light. Remove the battery pack from
the camcorder, then try charging again.
• If a fully-charged battery's operation time remains
extremely short, the battery is worn out. Please
purchase a new one.
• Perform charging where the temperature is
between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to
25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range
for charging. If the environment is too cold,
charging may be incomplete.
• Charging time varies according to the ambient
temperature and the status of the battery pack.
• Since the AC Adapter processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
• The following operation stops charging or
discharging:
• Set the Power Switch _) to "PLAY", "[]" or "[_ ".
• Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
• Unplug the AC Adapter's power cord from the
AC outlet.
• Detach the battery from the camcorder.
• Using the optional AA-Vl 5 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V11UN12U/
V20UN400U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
• To avoid interference with reception, do not use
the AC Adapter near a radio.
• Recording time is reduced significantly when
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly or the LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Date/Time Settings
1) Set the Power Switch _) to "i_" while pressing
down the Lock Button _) located on the switch.
2) Press the MENU Wheel O in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel O to select
"I_TO SYSTEM MENU" and press it to display
SYSTEM MENU. Rotate the MENU Wheel O to
select "1_NEXT" and press it to display the next
page.
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel O to select "DATE/
TIME" and press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
appears.
5) To set "YEAR", "MONTH", "DAY" or "TIME"
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel O to
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU Wheel
O until the correct setting appears and then
press it. The setting stops blinking.
6) When none of these settings ("YEAR",
"MONTH", "DAY", "TIME") blinks, rotate the
MENU Wheel O to select "I_EXIT", and press it.
The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight
bar on "I_RETURN".
7) Press the MENU Wheel O in to close the Menu
Screen.
• To display the date and time in the camcorder's
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/TIME
DISR (_. pg. 20) in SYSTEM MENU.
• The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the
built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an author-
ized JVC dealer for replacement, or set the date/
time as necessary before you start shooting.
O
@
DATE/TIME
M6N_ H J'0_" I
DAY 2 8I
TIME PM8:20
,:
12-hour
indication with
AM to PM
I

Grip Adjustment
1) Separate the Velcro strip.
2) Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
3) Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button O and
Power Zoom Lever O. Refasten the Velcro strip.
O
O
__ Velcro
Strip
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the tripod mounting socket _). Then
tighten the screw.
When using a tripod, be
sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize
the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the
unit caused by falling
over, do not use a
small-sized tripod.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1) Set the Power Switch _) to "n" or "[_" while
pressing down the Lock Button _) located on the
switch.
2) Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control _I until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
@
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Thread the strap through the eyelet _), then fold it
back and thread it through the buckle. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet 1_),making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned
vertically with the camera (do not tilt it at an
angle). Slide EJECT (D until the cassette holder
opens. Do not use force to open.
2) Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting,
make sure the label is facing outward, r_
appears when a cassette is loaded.
3} Press the Close button _) to close the cassette
holder until it locks into place. Close the LCD
monitor.
• Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder
is still open may cause damage to the LCD
monitor.
• 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.
• The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode or detached from
the power source.
Cassette holder

CONTROLS, CONNECTORSAND INDICATORS
Eyepiece
During
shooting
Keep the lens
cap attached to
the eamcorder. _
Cassette holder •
180 c
Viewfinder
Speaker
LCD monitor
Turn the gear to
take up slack.
protection tab
Video light
Microphone
LCDMonitor/Viewfinderindications
DuringRecording DuringPlayback
_ pg. 25 for I'i_.]t;mI..l_ll_i[.ll_l.

0• MENU Wheel [-, +] ................................ _7° pg. 18
• BRIGHT Wheel [-, +] .............................. _7°pg. 1!
• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ............. _7 °pg 11
• TRACKING Wheel [-, +] ........................ _7° pg. 14
0 5-Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC] ........................................... _7° pg. 12
0 Power Zoom Lever IT/W] ......................... _7_pg. 13
0• Manual Focus Button [_ FOCUS] ........ :_7"pg. 12
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ........ __7"pg. 14
0 Audio Output Connector [A] ..................... _7° pg. 15
0 Video Output Connector [V] ..................... __7" pg. 15
0 Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] ............................... _7_pg. 6
O DC IN Connector ....................................... _-7" pg. 6
O Recording Start!Stop Button ..................... _7°pg. 11
Lock Button ............................................... _7" pg 1!
_) Power Switch [PLAY, OFF, CHARGE,
Q, _}] ...................................................... _7" pg 11
_)Video Light Button [LIGHT] ...................... _7° pg. 13
_) POWER Lamp ........................................... _7_pg. 6
_) Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] ............. __7" pg. 24
_) Programme AE Button [P.AE] .................. _7° pg. 24
_) PIay/Pause Button .................................... _7" pg. 11
_1 • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..... _7_pg. 13
• Fast-Forward Button IF] .......................... _7_pg. 11
_) EJECT Switch ............................................ __7"pg. 8
_) CHARGE Lamp ......................................... __7"pg. 6
_) REFRESH Button ...................................... _7_pg. 6
i_ • Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........... __7" pg. 23
• Counter Reset/Memory Button
[COUNTER R/M] ................................... _7_pg. 14
_l • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ...... __7" pg. 13
• Quick Review Button [(D R] ................. __7"pg. 13
• Rewind Button [R] ................................... _7°pg. 11
(_), Stop Button [STOP] ................................ _7" pg 1!
• Backlight Compensation Button
[BACK LIGHT] ....................................... _7° pg. 12
_) Shoulder Strap Eyelets .............................. __7"pg. 8
t_) Battery Pack Mount ................................... _7_pg. 6
_ Close Button .............................................. _7°pg. 8
_il Diopter Adjustment Control ........................ __7"pg. 8
t_) Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
_) Grip Strap .................................................. __7" pg. 8
_) Tripod Mounting Socket ............................. __7" pg. 8
_Tape Remaining Time .............................. :_7"pg. 20
Recording Mode Indicator ....................... _7_pg. 20
_Video Light Indicator ................................ _-7_pg. 13
_ Backlight Compensation Indicator ........... _7° pg. 12
_ • Digital Effect Indicator ............................ _-7_pg. 24
• Programme AE Indicator ....................... _7_pg. 24
• Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator ................ _7_pg. 23
_Tape Length Indicator .............................. _-7_pg. 20
_Zoom Indicator Bar .................................. _7° pg. 13
(_)Zoom Level Indicator
(_)Approximate Zoom Ratio
m Recording Indicator .................................. _7_pg. 11
Digital Effect Indicator .............................. _-7_pg. 24
Programme AE Indicator ......................... c7° pg. 24
II[_Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .................. _-7_pg. 23
Picture Stabilizer Indicator ....................... c7" pg. 18
II_" Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator .... _-7" pg. 21
• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator .................... _-7_pg. 12
Bright Level Indicator .......................... c7 °pg. 11, 22
Instant Title Display ................................. c7" pg. 19
I_ Date/Time Display ................................... _-7_pg. 20
l_ Focus Indicator ........................................ c7° pg. 12
II[_Exposure Control Level Counter ............. __7"pg. 18
_White Balance Mode Indicator ................. c7" pg. 19
_ Record-Standby Mode Indicator ............... _7_pg. 11
r_ : Cassette Indicator ............................. c7 °pg 8
_TBC Indicator ........................................... _-7_pg. 14
_Tape Counter ........................................... _-7_pg. 14
Recording Mode Indicator (SP/EP) ......... c7° pg. 20
Tape Running Indicator
I_ : Playback
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
_1 : Rewind/Shuttle Search
II : Pause
_Tracking Indicator .................................... _-7_pg. 14
• BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator ............... c7°pg. 11
• VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator ...... c7°pg. 11

RECORDING
Set REC MODE, TAPE LENGTH and DATE/TIME
in SYSTEM MENU.
(_ _, pg. 18 - 22, "MENU SETTINGS")
1Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch _)
to "[]" or "_}" while pressing down the Lock
Button _) located on the switch.
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure
the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make
sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
The camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode
and "PAUSE" _ is displayed.
• The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be used
simultaneously on this camcorder. Therefore,
when opening the LCD monitor and tilting it
upward to 180 °, you cannot view any image in the
viewfinder, however you can shoot yourself while
viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button O. REC
appears while recording is in progress.
• To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button O. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
To AdjustThe Brightness Of The LCD Monitor:
When the Power Switch (]) is set to "[_", adjust
"LCD BRIGHT" in SYSTEM MENU (_J pg. 18, 22).
When the Power Switch _) is set to "[]" or
"OFF", this adjustment cannot be performed.
PLAYBACK
1Load a tape (_, pg. 8, "Loading/Unloading A
Cassette").
Set the Power Switch _) to "PLAY" while
pressing down the Lock Button _) located on the
switch. To start playback, press I_/11 (_).
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press
I_/11 _). To stop playback, press • !_). Press
!_) to rewind, or _ I_I to fast-forward the tape.
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is
possible by pressing _ _) or _ I_I during
playback (holding _ !_) or _ I_I down during
playback continues search until released). To
resume normal playback, press I_/11 _.
ForVlDEO RECORDING/VIDEO PLAYBACK
• The camcorder shuts off automatically after about
5 minutes in the Record-Standby or Stop mode.
To turn on again, set the Power Switch _) to
"OFF", then to "[]", "[]" or "PLAY".
• When the Power Switch _) is set to "8", "[]" or
"PLAY" and the LCD monitor is opened at an
angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor
switches on and the viewfinder switches off
automatically to save power.
• The playback picture can be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut), on the
LCD monitor or on a connected TV (_,° pg. 15,
"Connections To A TV/VCR").
•To remove the indications, _, pg. 20, 21,
DISPLAY or OSD OUTPUT in SYSTEM MENU.
• To control the speaker volume, rotate the MENU
Wheel Otowards "+" to turn up, or towards "-" to
turn down. While shooting, sound is not heard
from the speaker.

BASIC FEMURES
5Sec. Rec (5.sec. Recording)
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen in TV
programmes.
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to "SP".
2) During Record-Standby, press 5SEC. REC 0.
im 5S _ appears and 5Sec. Rec is reserved.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button O.
Recording starts, and after 5-second recording
is finished, the camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode automatically.
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press 5SEC.
REC O again so that i 5S _ disappears.
• Fade/Wipe (:,_, pg. 23) cannot be activated by
pressing 5SEC. REC 0.
Backlight Compensation
To quickly increase the brightness of the subject
relative to the background.
1) Press BACK LIGHT _) during recording. "1_" is
displayed and the subject is brightened.
2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press BACK
LIGHT _) again. "1_1" disappears and the
brightness returns to the previous level.
• Backlight Compensation functions in both
recording modes ("e]" or "[]').
• Using BACK LIGHT _) may make the subject too
bright, resulting in a washed out or white image.
• BACK LIGHT _) cannot be used when the
manual Exposure Control mode (:, _, pg. 18) is
engaged.
Auto/Manual Focus
If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto
Focus, use Manual Focus.
1) Set the Power Switch _) to "[]" while pressing
down the Lock Button (_) located on the switch.
2) Press [] FOCUS O. ",A_" appears.
3) To focus on a distant subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel Oupward. "<" appears and blinks.
To focus on a close subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel Odownward. "1_" appears and blinks.
4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press [] FOCUS
O. ",A,t,,-" disappears and the Auto Focus is
applied.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
farther or closer, ,' ,A" or"-"-" will blink.

Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
Pressing "LIGHT"I_ changes the Video Light mode
sequentially as shown below.
OFF(no indication) '_'-AUTO (_IIA)'--" ON ( )(]11)
t /
OFF :Turns off the light.
AUTO:Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
ON :Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
•It is recommended to set M.W.B. (_. pg. 19) to
in CAMERA MENU when you use the video
light.
• Even if the battery indicator ( _ ) does not blink
if the battery pack's charge is low, the camcorder
may turn off automatically when you turn on the
video light, or when you start recording with the
video light turned on.
• When the Video Light mode is set to "AUTO":
• Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. Press
"LIGHT" li_ repeatedly until "ON" or "OFF" is
selected as required.
• While the "Sports" or "High Speed Shutter" mode
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
the "Twilight" mode is engaged, the light will not
activate. (_. pg. 24, "Programme AE with
Special Effects")
• 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.
• 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 objects.
• Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
• It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
• Slide the Power Zoom Lever O towards "T" to
zoom in, or "W" to zoom out.
• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever O,
the quicker the zoom action.
• Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
(_. pg. 12, "Auto/Manual Focus"), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
• The zoom level indicator _ ® moves during
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator _)
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.
• When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
"D.ZOOM" (__, pg. 20) to "OFF" in SYSTEM
MENU.
Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-
Standby mode.
2) Press _ _) and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record-Standby mode for the next shot.
• Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
1} Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-
Standby mode.
2} Press and hold either RETAKE I_I or _) to reach
the start point for new recording. Pressing
I_I forwards the tape and pressing _ _)
reverses it.
3} Press the Recording Start/Stop Button _ to
start recording.
• Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.

Tracking
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen during
playback. To activate Manual Tracking:
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel O for approx.
2 seconds. "MT" _ appears.
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel O so that the
noise bars disappear.
• To return to Auto Tracking, press the TRACKING
Wheel O for approx. 2 seconds or set the Power
Switch _) to "OFF" and then "PLAY" again. "AT"
blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes, the
indication disappears.
• When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and
"AT" _ appears.
• Manual Tracking may not work with tapes
recorded on other VCRs or camcorders.
TBC (Time Base Corrector)
Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC O
during playback for more than 1 second. When the
TBC mode is activated, "TBC" _ is displayed.
• The "TBC" indicator _ turns green (grey with a
camcorder equipped with a black/white view-
finder) while TBC is working, and white while TBC
is not operative.
• TBC does not work during Still Playback and
Shuttle Search (_J pg. 11).
• It may take a few seconds before TBC actually
starts working.
• The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is
activated or deactivated at the edit-in/-out points
or when normal playback resumes after Still
Playback or Shuttle Search (_. pg. 11).
• If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is
set to on, turn off TBC.
Counter Memory
Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
1} Press COUNTER RIM q_)and hold for more than
1 second. The counter _ resets to "0:00:00".
2} Press COUNTER RIM _D for less than 1 second.
"M" appears.
3} After recording or playback, press • _), then
_). The tape automatically stops at or close
to 0:00:00.
4} Press I_/1! _ to start playback.
• The counter memory functions in the Fast-
Forward and Rewind modes.
• To disable the counter memory function, press
COUNTER RIM _D for less than 1 second so that
"M" disappears.

Connections To A TV/VCR
1) Make sure all units are turned off.
2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR using
optional video and audio cables. If using both
TV and VCR, connect the VCR output to the TV
input.
3) Turn on all units. Set the VCR to its AUX input
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
• Use the AC Adapter as the power supply.
• Be sure to adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
•If you have a TV or speakers that are not
specially shielded, do not place the speakers
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the
camcorder playback picture.
Connector cover
White to
Audio
Output 0
i---_
Yellow to
Video
Output 0
Tape Dubbing
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR
(_ _, "Connections To A TV/VCR"). Set the Power
Switch _) to "PLAY" while pressing down the
Lock Button (_) located on the switch, turn an the
VCR's power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
Engage the VCR's AUX and Record-Pause
modes.
2) Press I_/11 (_) to find a spot just before the edit-
in point. Once it is reached, press )/11 (_) again.
3) Press I_/11 (_) and engage the VCR's Record
mode.
4) Engage the VCR's Record-Pause mode and
press )/11 qiD.
• Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
AN cable
(optional)
Yellow to
Video Input

Using The Cassette Adapter
Use this to play back VHS-C video cassette
recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR.
1) Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install
one "AA (R6)" size battery, then reattach the
cover.
2) Slide the latch to open the compartment door,
then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
3) Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and
play the tape back.
4) Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds.
Do not attempt to force the adapter open. Then,
insert your finger in the hole, and push up and
remove the cassette.
• During tape loading and unloading, do not touch
the reels for safety and tape protection.
• During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars
may appear on the screen.
• To record on a VCR using a compact cassette
and the adapter, cover the adapter's recording
safety hole with adhesive tape.
Sliding Latch
Battery Cover

Eyepiece
During
shooting
Keep the lens
cap attached to
the camcorder.
Casseffe holder •
180 °
Viewfinder
Speaker
LCD monitor
Turn the gear to
take up slack.
protection tab
Video light
Microphone
LCDMonitor/ViewfinderIndications
DuringRecording DuringPlayback
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MENU SETTINGS
1Set the Power Switch _) to "(_" while pressing
down the Lock Button _) located on the switch.
2Press the MENU Wheel O in. The Menu
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel O to
select the desired function.
• To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,
rotate the MENU Wheel O to select "I_TO
SYSTEM MENU" and press it. SYSTEM MENU is
composed of 2 pages. To go to the next page,
rotate the MENU Wheel _ to select "I_NEXT"
and press it.
• To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of
SYSTEM MENU, rotate the MENU Wheel _ to
select "I_TO CAMERA MENU" and press it.
_RETURN
4!-
SYSTEM MENU I
_N_ I
REC MODE SP I
DI ZOOM 50x 1
S. LX NORMAL
WIDE OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
DISPLAY FULL
DATE/TIME DISP.
,-RE'UR"
:3 Press the MENU Wheel O in to display the
Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired
setting.
4Press the MENU Wheel _ in. The Menu
Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
"I_RETURN". Press the MENU Wheel O in. The
normal screen reappears.
CAMERA MENU
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the
subject light.
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel O to select
"MANUAL", then press it,
2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
O downward.
To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
O upward.
The exposure control level increases /
decreases (maximum +06).
The Picture Stabilizer compensates for unstable
images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
ON : The Picture Stabilizer is activated.
OFF : The Picture Stabilizer is disactivated.
L"I),_m disappears.
• Accurate stabilization may not be possible in
certain conditions including excessive hand
shake.
• L_,__ appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be
used.

Ifthewhitebalanceiscorrect,allothercolorswill
beaccuratelyreproduced.
AUTO :Whitebalanceisadjusted
automatically.
:e:-FINE :Outdoorsonasunnyday.
-'._CLOUD :Outdoorsonacloudyday.
;_ HALOGEN:Avideolightorsimilartypeof
lightingisused.
MWB:Whitebalanceissetmanually.Holdasheet
ofplainwhitepaperinfrontofthesubject.Adjust
zoomorpositionyourselfsothatthewhitepaper
fillsthescreen.Ifitisdifficulttofocusonthewhite
paper,adjustfocusmanually(_,pg.12,"Auto/
ManualFocus").PresstheMENUWheelOinuntil
"MWB"beginsblinking.Whenthesettingis
completed,"MWB"stopsblinking.
•Onceyouadjustwhitebalancemanually,the
settingisretainedevenifthepoweristurnedoff
orthebatteryremoved.
•Whitebalancecannotbeusedwhenthe"SEPIA"
or"MONOTONE"mode(_-_'°pg.24,"Digital
Effects")isactivated.
Allowsyoutosuperimposeoneofeightpreset
titles.
•_ showstheselectedtitlewhichremainsuntil
OFFisselected.
TtTL_ SETUP
Adjust the settings for TITLE.
SIZE :When "LARGE" is selected, the title
is twice enlarged vertically more
than selected "NORMAL".
Even if "LARGE" is selected,
"NORMAL" is automatically
changed when you select "WIDE"
mode (_,° pg. 20, "SYSTEM
MENU").
SCROLL :When "ON" is selected, the title is
scrolled from right to left.
LANGUAGE : Select the language (ENGLISH,
FRENCH, SPANISH,
PORTUGUESE) for TITLE.
To set "SIZE", "SCROLL" or "LANGUAGE", rotate
the MENU Wheel O to select the desired item, and
press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate
the MENU Wheel _ until the correct setting
appears and then press it. The setting stops
blinking.

SYSTEM MENU
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while
recording.
Allows you to set the recording mode. "EP"
(Extended Play) is more economical, providing
three times the recording time.
• If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital
magnification.
When set to "OFF" only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function.
MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
the subject with a brighter image even if the picture
becomes slightly coarse.
NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
with a less coarse picture although the subject
becomes slightly dark.
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.
When set to "ON" black bars will be recorded at the
top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-
like "wide-screen" effect.
While the "WIDE" mode is engaged, "LARGE" in
the "TITLE SETUP (SIZE)" (_. pg. 19, "CAMERA
MENU") cannot be selected.
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the
tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes,
T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.
• Tape remaining time _ is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.
FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder during playback or
recording.
SIMPLE: Makes the following indications
disappear from the LCD monitor/viewfinder during
recording or playback: r'_, tape remaining time,
¢_._, tape length (_ _ pg. 9, 17).
Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on
a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM
MENU first __. pg. 7).
• The selected display will be recorded. If you do
not want to record the display, select OFF before
shooting.
• In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records
the date for about 5 seconds when recording is
initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is
loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is
replaced after 5 seconds with "AUTO DATE" but
this is not recorded.