JVC GR-SXM303AS User manual

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
VHS
PAL
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AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes
place when “DEMO MODE” is set to
“ON” (factory-preset).
• Available when the Power Switch is set to
“ ” or “ ”.
• To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF” (
 pg. 15).
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact
VHS camcorder. Before use, please read
“SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (
 pg. 3) to
ensure safe use of this product.
LYT1604-001A
COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-SXM303AS
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 4 ~ 8
RECORDING/PLAYBACK 9
BASIC FEATURES 9 ~ 11
MENU SETTINGS 11 ~ 16
REFERENCES 18 ~ 23
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core
filter reduces interference.
1) Release the stoppers on both ends of the
core filter.
2) Run the cable through the core filter, leaving
approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug
and the core filter.
Wind the cable once around the outside of the
core filter as shown in the illustration.
3) Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
• Take care not to damage the cable.
• When connecting a cable, attach the end with
the core filter to the camcorder.
• Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
•
• Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-
V400U
• Compact S-VHS ( ) Cassettes SE-
C45/30
• Compact VHS ( ) Cassettes EC-60/
45/30
• Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Battery Pack
BN-V10U
Shoulder Strap
AC Adapter
AP-V14A
A/V (Audio/Video)
Cable
Lens Cap
Power Cord Core filter
(for S-Video cable)
How To Attach The Core filter
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.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Some accessories are not available in some
areas.
Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for
details on accessories and their availability.
Stopper
Core filter
Wind once
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To avoid electrical shock or damage to the
unit, first firmly insert the small end of the
power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no
longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end
of the power cord into an AC outlet.
• If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell
coming from the camcorder or AC adapter,
shut it down and unplug it immediately.
Continue using the camcorder or AC
adapter under these conditions could lead to
fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC
dealer. Do not attempt to repair the
malfunction yourself.
• To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
• When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the AC Adapter from AC
outlet.
• The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible, or the
mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.
• In certain areas, use the conversion plug
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
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 bottom.
• This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-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 anywhere.
• Use the JVC BN-V10U/ V12U/ V20U/ V400U
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.)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
CAUTIONS
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet
or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient
space at least 10 cm on all sides to allow
ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation holes.
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.
Prevent water or liquid from entering this
equipment, keep it away from wet places.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily
operable.
Only cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder.
However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked .
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GETTING STARTED
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
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GETTING STARTED
1 • MENU Wheel [–, +] ..............................  pg. 7
• BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] .........................
 pg. 14
• Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ...........
 pg. 9
• TRACKING Wheel [–, +].....................
 pg. 10
2 5- Second Recording Button
[5 SEC. REC] .........................................
 pg. 9
3 Power Zoom Lever [T/W]......................  pg. 10
4 • Manual Focus Button [ FOCUS]....  pg. 10
• Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ....
 pg. 10
5 Shoulder Strap Eyelets...........................  pg. 8
6 S-Video Output Connector [S]..............  pg. 11
7 Audio Output Connector [A] .................  pg. 11
8 Video Output Connector [V] .................  pg. 11
9 Battery Release Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] .....  pg. 6
! DC IN Connector ....................................  pg. 6
" • Recording Start/Stop Button ................  pg. 9
• REFRESH Button ................................
 pg. 6
# Lock Button ............................................  pg. 6
$ Power Switch [ PLAY, OFF, , ] .....  pg. 9
% POWER/CHARGE Lamp .......................  pg. 6
& • Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] ..  pg. 10
• Fast-Forward Button [F] .......................
 pg. 9
( • Play/ Pause Button...............................  pg. 9
• Backlight Compensation Button.........
 pg. 10
) • Stop Button [STOP]..............................  pg. 9
• Eject [EJECT] Button ...........................
 pg. 8
~ • Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]...  pg. 10
• Quick Review Button [ R ]...........
 pg. 10
• Rewind Button [R] ................................
 pg. 9
+ Close Button...........................................  pg. 8
, Dioptre Adjustment Control ....................  pg. 8
- Grip Strap...............................................  pg. 8
. Tripod Mounting Socket..........................  pg. 8
/ Tape Remaining Time...........................  pg. 14
: Recording Mode Indicator ....................  pg. 13
; Video Light Indicator.............................  pg. 12
< Backlight Compensation Indicator........  pg. 10
= Recording Format Indicator (S/ S-ET).......  pg. 15
> Tape Length Indicator ...........................  pg. 14
? Zoom Indicator Bar ...............................  pg. 10
a
Zoom Level Indicator
b
Approximate Zoom Ratio
@ Recording Indicator.................................  pg. 9
[ Digital Effect Indicator...........................  pg. 12
\ Programme AE Indicator.......................  pg. 12
] Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator................  pg. 13
^ Picture Stabiliser Indicator ....................  pg. 13
_ • Interval Time/Recording Time Indicator...  pg. 15
• 5 Sec. Rec Mode Indicator ...................  pg. 9
{ Bright Level Indicator ............................  pg. 14
| Instant Title Display...............................  pg. 14
} Date/Time Display.................................  pg. 14
V Focus Indicator .....................................  pg. 10
0 Exposure Control Level Counter ...........  pg. 12
1 White Balance Mode Indicator.............. pg. 14
2 S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator .... pg. 15
3 Record-Standby Mode Indicator ............. pg. 9
4 : Cassette Indicator....................... pg. 14
5 TBC Indicator........................................ pg. 10
6 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) pg. 15
7 Tape Counter ........................................ pg. 16
8 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) ....... pg. 13
9 Tape Running Indicator
3: Playback
¡: Fast-Forward/ Shuttle Search
1: Rewind/ Shuttle Search
8: Pause
! Tracking Indicator.................................. pg. 10
" VOLUME: Speaker Volume Indicator........... pg. 9
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GETTING STARTED
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 wrongly, a
malfunction may occur.
2) Set the Power Switch
$ to “OFF” while
pressing down the Lock Button
# . Connect
the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector
! ,
then connect the Power Cord to the AC
adapter.
3) The CHARGE lamp
% blinks to indicate
charging.
4) When the CHARGE lamp
% stops blinking
and turns off, 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 9 and pull out the
battery pack.
Charging time is for a fully discharged battery pack.
Perform step 1) of “Charging the Battery Pack”.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
( ): When the video light is on
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder (
step 2) of “Charging the Battery Pack”).
• The provided AC Adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110V to
240V.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure
that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to
do so can cause the camcorder to malfunction.
REFRESH:
Be sure to fully discharge a battery pack before
recharging or storing it for a long period of time,
otherwise the battery performance will be
reduced.
1) Perform steps 1) through 3) of “Charging the
Battery Pack”.
2) Press REFRESH
" for over 4 seconds. The
CHARGE lamp
% blinks faster to indicate
discharging.
3) When discharging is finished, charging
automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp
%
blinks normally.
GETTING STARTED
Charging the Battery Pack
Battery Pack Charging time
BN-V10U approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V12U (optional) approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
BN-V20U (optional) approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
BN-V400U (optional) approx. 5 hrs. 10 min.
Hook on
Push in
BATTERY RELEASE
Switch
Battery pack
To AC outlet
AC Adapter
To DC IN
connector
Power Switch
Using the Battery Pack
Battery Pack Viewfinder on LCD monitor on
BN-V10U 100
(90)
80
(70)
BN-V12U
(optional)
105
(95)
85
(75)
BN-V20U
(optional)
170
(155)
140
(120)
BN-V400U
(optional)
400
(350)
330
(285)
Using AC Power
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GETTING STARTED
• The following steps have the same function as
“REFRESH” (pg. 6).
1) Attach the battery to the camcorder with no
cassette inserted.
2) Set the Power Switch
$ to “ ” or “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button
# .
• During charging or discharging, the camcorder
cannot be operated.
• Charging and discharging are 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. 20°C to 25°C is the
ideal temperature range. 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.
• Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/
Charger, you can charge the BN-V10U/V12U/
V20U/V400U 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.
1) Set the Power Switch
$ to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button
# .
2) Press the MENU Wheel
1 in. The TOP MENU
Screen appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select “3TO
SYSTEM MENU” and press it.
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select “3DATE/
TIME SET” and press it. The DATE/TIME SET
Menu appears.
5) To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME”
(hour/minute), rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to
select the desired item, and press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the MENU
Wheel
1 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
1 to select “3RETURN” and
press it, to go to Menu Screen.
7) Press the MENU Wheel
1 in to select
“3EXIT” to close the Menu Screen.
• To display the date and time in the camcorder’s
display and on a connected TV, see DATE/
TIME DISP. (pg. 14) in SYSTEM MENU.
• The date/time cannot be stored in memory if
the built-in clock battery runs out. Consult an
authorised JVC dealer for replacement, or set
the date/time as necessary before you start
shooting.
Date/Time Settings
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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
" and Power Zoom Lever 3 . Refasten
the Velcro strip.
1) Set the Power Switch $ to “ ” or “ ” while
pressing down the Lock Button
# .
2) Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Pull up the viewfinder and adjust it manually to
get the best view.
3) Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control
, until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Thread the strap through the eyelet 5 , 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
5 , making sure the strap is not
twisted. Adjust the length.
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the tripod mounting socket
. . Then
tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to extend its legs
fully to stabilise the camcorder. To prevent
damage to the unit caused by falling over, do not
use a small tripod.
1) Open the LCD monitor fully and keep it aligned
vertically with the camera (do not tilt it). Press
EJECT
) for more than 2 seconds until the
cassette holder opens. Do not force open.
2) When inserting a cassette, make sure the label
is facing outward.
3) Press the Close button
+ to close the
cassette holder until it locks in 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 record mode or detached
from power source.
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Velcro
strip
3
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PAU SE
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5
Tripod Mounting
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
.
)
Erase protection tab
Cassette holder
+
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Set REC MODE, S-VHS (S-VHS ET), TAPE
LENGTH and DATE/TIME. (pg. 11 –16,
“MENU SETTINGS”)
1) Remove the lens cap. Set the Power Switch $
to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Button
# .
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 is in Record-Standby mode and
“PAUSE”
3 is displayed.
• The viewfinder and LCD monitor cannot be
used simultaneously. 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 on the LCD monitor.
2) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
" .
@ appears while recording is in
progress.
• To stop recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button
" . The camcorder re-enters
Record-Standby mode.
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD
Monitor:
When the Power Switch $is set to “”,
adjust “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU ( pg.
14).
1) Load a tape ( pg. 8, “Loading/Unloading A
Cassette”).
2) Set the Power Switch
$ to "PLAY" while
pressing down the Lock Button
# . To start
playback, press 3/8
( .
To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback),
press 3/8
( . To stop playback, press 7 ) .
Press 1
~ to rewind, or ¡ & to fast-forward.
High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is
possible by pressing 1
~ or ¡ & during
playback.
During playback, holding 1
~ or ¡ & down
continues the search as long as you hold the
button.
For VIDEO 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 “ ”, “ ”
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. 11,
“Connections To A TV/VCR”).
• To control the speaker volume " , rotate the
MENU Wheel 1 towards “+” to turn up, or
towards “–” to turn down. While shooting,
sound is not heard from the speaker.
• Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search.
This is normal.
To record a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick
scene transitions like those seen on TV.
1) Make sure the recording mode is set to “SP”.
2) During Record–Standby, press 5SEC. REC
2 .
5S
_ appears and 5Sec. Rec is
reserved.
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Buttons
" .
Recording starts, and after 5 seconds, the
camcorder re-enters Record–Standby mode
automatically.
4) To cancel the 5Sec. Rec. function, press
5SEC. REC
2 again so that 5S _
disappears.
• Fade/Wipe ( pg. 13) cannot be activated
during 5Sec. Rec.
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
BASIC FEATURES
5Sec. Rec (5-sec. Recording)
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BASIC FEATURES
To increase the brightness of the subject relative
to the background.
1) Press BACKLIGHT
( during recording. “ ”
< is displayed and the subject is brightened.
2) To cancel Backlight Compensation, press
BACKLIGHT
( again. “ ” < disappears.
• Backlight Compensation functions in both
recording modes (“ ” or “ ”).
• Using BACKLIGHT
( may brighten the
subject, resulting in a washed out or white
image.
• BACKLIGHT
( and Manual Exposure mode
( pg. 12) cannot be used simultaneously.
If correct focus cannot be obtained with Auto
Focus, use Manual Focus.
1) Set the Power Switch
$ to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button
# .
2) Press FOCUS
4 . “ ” V appears.
3) To focus on a distant subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel
1 upward. “2” appears and blinks. To
focus on a close subject, rotate the MENU
Wheel
1 downward. “3” appears and blinks.
4) To cancel the Manual Focus, press FOCUS
4 . “ ” V disappears and Auto Focus is
applied.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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
3 towards “T” to
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.
• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever
3 , 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, then zoom in or out in Record
mode.
• The zoom level indicator
? -amoves during
zoom. Once the zoom level indicator
? -a
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. 13) to “OFF” in CAMERA
MENU.
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in 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.
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in Record–
Standby mode.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE ¡
& or 1
~ to reach the start point for new recording.
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.
Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen
during playback. To activate Manual Tracking:
1) Press the TRACKING Wheel
1 for approx. 2
seconds. “MT”
! appears.
2) Rotate the TRACKING Wheel
1 so that the
noise bars disappear.
• To return to Auto Tracking, press the
TRACKING Wheel
1 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.
Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to
deliver a stable picture even with old tapes.
To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC
4
during playback for more than 1 second. “TBC” 5
is displayed.
• The “TBC” indicator
5 turns green (grey with a
camcorder equipped with a black/white
viewfinder) while TBC is working, and white
while TBC is not operative.
• TBC does not work during Still Playback and
Shuttle Search ( pg. 9).
• 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. 9).
Backlight Compensation
Auto/Manual Focus
Zooming
Quick Review
Retake
Tracking
TBC (Time Base Corrector)
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MENU SETTINGS
• If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is
set to on, turn off TBC.
1) Make sure all units are turned off.
2) Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 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.
• The S-Video cable connection can improve the
dubbed picture quality. The S-Video cable is
optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-
Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Centre
described on the sheet included in the
package for details on its availability. Make
sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camera. The core filter reduces interference.
• Be sure to lower the TV volume to its minimum
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.
1) Connect the camcorder and the VCR ( pg.
11, “Connections To A TV/VCR”). Set the
Power Switch
$ to “PLAY” while pressing
down the Lock Button # , turn on 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 3/8
( to find a spot just before the edit-
in point. Once it is reached, press 3/8 (
again.
3) Press 3/8 ( and engage the VCR’s Record
mode.
4) Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and
press 3/8 ( .
• Repeat steps 2) through 4) for additional
editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder
when finished.
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while
recording.
1) Set the Power Switch
$ to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button
# .
2) Press the MENU Wheel
1 in. The TOP MENU
Screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel
1
to select the desired menu or function and
press it.
• To go from TOP MENU to CAMERA MENU,
rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select “3TO
CAMERA MENU” and press it.
• To go from TOP MENU to SYSTEM MENU,
rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select “3TO
SYSTEM MENU” and press it. SYSTEM
MENU has 2 pages. To go to the next page,
rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select “3TO
SYSTEM MENU 2” and press it.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select the
desired setting and press it.
4) Press “3EXIT” to exit from any menu.
Connections To A TV/VCR
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88
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TOP 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 in the
snow.
• When the background is overly dark or the
subject light.
1) Rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select
“MANUAL”, then press it.
2) To brighten the image, rotate the MENU
Wheel
1 downward.
To darken the image, rotate the MENU Wheel
1 upward.
The exposure control level increases/decreases
(maximum ±06).
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
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. 14) to
in CAMERA MENU when you use the
video light.
• The battery pack’s charge may be low even
though the battery indicator ( ) does not
blink, 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.
• 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. 12,
“Programme AE with Special Effects”)
OFF: To cancel the effect.
SPORTS: High shutter speed clearly
captures fast-moving action.
ND EFFECT: A black mist darkens the picture, as
when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the
effects of glare on the subject.
FOG: Makes the picture look misty white, as
when an external fog filter is attached to the lens.
Softens the image and gives it a “fantasy” look.
This mode cannot be used when the “V.ECHO”
mode ( “Digital Effects”) is activated.
TWILIGHT: Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,
etc., look more natural and dramatic. In this
mode, the Auto Focus ( pg. 10) and S.LX (
pg. 13) may not work.
1/2000 (1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter):
Captures faster action than Sports mode. The
screen becomes slightly dark. Use in well-lit
environment.
SUNSET: Makes scenes look like a sunset
with reddish tint.
SURF&SNOW: Compensates for subjects
that may otherwise appear too dark when
shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as
in the snow or beach. In this mode, the fast-
moving images can be recorded since the shutter
speed becomes fast.
• In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes,
picture color may be adversely affected if the
subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light
sources such as flourescent or mercury-
vapour lights.
OFF: To cancel the effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish
tint like old photos. Combine this with WIDE in
CAMERA MENU for a classic look.
B/W:MONO : Like black and white films, your
footage is shot in B/W. Combine this with WIDE in
CAMERA MENU for a classic look.
B. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a bluish
tint.
R. FILTER: Recorded scenes have a reddish tint.
SOLARI: The picture is recorded with an
effect similar to a painting.
NEGAPOSI: The colors of a picture are
reversed.
MOSAIC: Turns recorded scenes into a
mosaic pattern.
STRETCH: Doubles the width of the picture
horizontally.
EXPOSURE
LIGHT (Video Light)
P. AE (Programme AE with special effects)
DIGIFECT (Digital Effects)
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Fade- or wipe-in works when recording begins,
and fade-or wipe-out works when recording ends.
• Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button
" allows you to vary the length for the
image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.
OFF: To cancel the effect.
FADER: Fades in/out to a black screen.
FADER: Fades in/out to a white screen.
MOSAIC (Fader): Gradually turns/returns the
picture into/from a mosaic pattern.
SHUTTER (Wipe): A black screen moves in
from the top and bottom, closing over the image
like a shutter, or a new image pushes open the
black screen vertically from the center.
SLIDE (Wipe): A black screen moves in from
the left to gradually cover the image, or a new
image moves in from right to left.
DOOR (Wipe): Wipes in as the two halves of
a black screen open to the left and right, revealing
the scene, or wipes out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
CORNER (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the upper right to the lower left corner,
revealing the scene, or wipes out from lower left to
upper right, leaving a black screen.
WINDOW (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the center of the screen towards the corners,
revealing the scene, or wipe out from the corners
to the center, leaving a black screen.
SCROLL (Wipe): Wipes in on a black screen
from the bottom to the top, revealing the scenes,
or wipes out from the top to the bottom, leaving a
black screen.
Allows you to set the recording mode. “LP” (Long
Play) is more economical, providing twice the
recording time.
• If the recording mode is switched, the playback
picture will be blurred at the switching point.
CAMERA MENU
The Picture Stabiliser compensates for unstable
images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
ON : The Picture Stabiliser is activated.
^ appears.
OFF: The Picture Stabiliser is deactivated.
^ disappears.
• Accurate stabilisation may not be possible in
certain conditions including excessive hand
shake.
•
^ appears blinking or goes out if the
Stabiliser cannot be used.
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.
Zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 1000X digital
magnification.
When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum
25x magnification) can function.
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When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at
the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cin-
ema-like “wide-screen” effect.
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as
large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm.
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go
out of focus.
FADE/WIPE
REC MODE
STABILIZER
S.LX
D. ZOOM
WIDE
TELE MACRO
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MENU SETTINGS
If the white balance is correct, all other colors will
be accurately reproduced.
AUTO : White balance is adjusted
automatically.
FINE : Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD : Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of
lighting is used.
MWB: White balance is set manually. 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. If it is difficult to focus on
the white paper, adjust focus manually ( pg. 10,
“Auto/Manual Focus”). Press the MENU Wheel
1
in until “MWB” 1 begins blinking. When the
setting is completed, “MWB”
1 stops blinking.
• Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned
off or the battery is removed.
• White balance cannot be used when the
“SEPIA” or “B/W:MONO” mode ( pg. 12,
“Digital Effects”) is activated.
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset
titles in 5 different languages. Change the
language in “LANGUAGE” in “TITLE SETUP” in
CAMERA MENU.
•
| shows the selected title which remains until
OFF is selected.
Adjust the settings for TITLE.
SIZE : When “LARGE” is selected, the title
is twice enlarged vertically than
“NORMAL”.
SCROLL : When “ON” is selected, the title is
scrolled from right to left.
LANGUAGE:Select the language for TITLE.
To set “SIZE”, “SCROLL” or “LANGUAGE”, rotate
the MENU Wheel
1 to select the desired item
and press it. When the setting begins blinking,
rotate the MENU Wheel
1 until the correct
setting appears and then select it. The setting
stops blinking.
SYSTEM MENU 1
Allows you to set the tape length depending on
the tape used: T30=30 minutes, T45=45 minutes,
T50=50 minutes, T60=60 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:
4 , tape remaining
time
/ , , tape length > .
ON: On-screen indications are displayed to TV
etc.
OFF: On-screen indications are turned off except
Date/Time, Instant Title and Warning Indication.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor,
perform the following steps quickly (within approx.
1 second by each interval):
1) Select “LCD BRIGHT” in SYSTEM MENU. The
“BRIGHT ON” message appears.
2) Press the BRIGHT Wheel
1 in to return to
normal screen.
3) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel
1 to display the
bright level indicator
{ .
4) Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel
1 until the
appropriate brightness is reached. After the
BRIGHT Wheel
1 is released, the indicator
soon disappears and adjustment is completed.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH,
CHINESE or ARABIC) used in all messages
displayed on screen.
The date/time appears 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.
M.W.B
TITLE
TITLE SETUP
TAPE LENGTH
DISPLAY
OSD OUTPUT
LCD BRIGHT
MENU LANG.
DATE/TIME DISP.
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Allows you to set the current date and time.
( pg. 7)
SYSTEM MENU 2
Demonstrates certain functions automatically.
Available when the Power Switch
$ is set to “ ”
or “ ” and “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-
preset).
• To cancel demonstration, set “DEMO MODE”
to “OFF”.
• Pressing MENU Wheel
1 directly accesses
DEMO MODE menu while the demo is in
progress.
• 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.
• When a cassette is 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.
You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly
different, of the same object for a brief selected
period of time (Animation). REC MODE should be
set to “SP”.
Select the desired recording time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button
" after focusing on
the subject.
• Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
• This function is cancelled when the power is
turned off or when the cassette is ejected.
• To use this function, it is recommended that
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP ( pg. 14) be set to
“OFF”.
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 (Time-Lapse). REC
MODE should be set to “SP”.
(Please note that it is necessary to set the REC
TIME (Animation) in the SYSTEM MENU before
performing the INT. TIME (Time-Lapse) function.)
Select the desired interval time and press the
Recording Start/Stop Button
" .
• Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed.
• This function is cancelled when the power is
turned off or when the cassette is ejected.
• To use this function, it is recommended that
SCROLL in TITLE SETUP ( pg. 14) be set to
“OFF”.
ON: With an S-VHS cassette, “S”
= appears
and the camcorder records in S-VHS.
With a VHS cassette, “S-ET”
= appears and the
camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,
which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion
Technology). “S-VHS REC”
2 appears during
recording.
OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS
cassette.
• JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are
recommended for superior results.
• Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an
extended period or for recording important
scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording
and playback.
• With some tapes, better picture quality may not
be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It
is recommended that you do test record
beforehand to make sure whether better
results can be obtained.
• It is recommended that tapes recorded on this
camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
• Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
can be played back not only on this camcorder
but also on a Super VHS VCR.
— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot
be played back on some VCRs, including
some JVC VCRs.
• Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
cannot be played back correctly on a normal
VHS VCR.
• S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.
• To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still
Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.
• If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use
a cleaning cassette.
DATE/TIME SET
DEMO MODE
REC TIME
INT. TIME
S-VHS (S-VHS ET)
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VCR MENU
Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
1) Set the Power Switch
$ to “PLAY” while
pressing down the Lock Button
# .
2) Press the MENU Wheel
1 in. The VCR MENU
screen appears.
3) Rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select
“COUNTER MEMORY” and press it. Then,
rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to “ON” and press
it. (“M” appears when you return to normal
screen.)
4) Rotate the MENU Wheel
1 to select
“COUNTER RESET” and press it. Then, rotate
the MENU Wheel
1 to “YES” and press it. The
counter resets to “0:00:00”.
5) To return to normal screen, rotate the MENU
Wheel
1 to “3EXIT” and press it.
6) After recording or playback, press 7
) , then
1
~ with Power Switch $ is set to "PLAY".
The tape automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
7) Press 3/8
( to start playback.
• The counter memory functions in both Fast-
Forward and Rewind modes.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before consulting your JVC dealer, please check the following to see if you can correct the problem
yourself.
Vertical white lines appear when shooting a
very bright object.
• This sometimes occurs when the contrast
between the back-ground and the object is
great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
• Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not
a defect of the camcorder.
Colored bright spots appear all over the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
• The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made
with high-precision technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly on the LCD
monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are
not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than
99.99 %.)
Animation or Time-Lapse is not available.
• Before recording in the Animation mode at the
very beginning of a tape, set the camcorder to
the Recording mode for about 5 seconds, so
that the tape runs smoothly. Using the Fade-in
function at this point is a good way to begin an
animated programme (pg. 15, REC TIME/
INT. TIME in SYSTEM MENU).
The tape is running, but there is no play-
back picture.
• The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or
channel.
• If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV
Switch has not been set to VIDEO.
Playback picture is blurred or interrupted.
• The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult
your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or
replacement.
The tape stops during fast-forwarding or
rewinding.
• The Counter Memory Function has been
activated (pg. 16, “COUNTER MEMORY”).
The date and time displays disappear.
• If you remove the power source from the
camcorder while the power is on, all settings
and selections are erased. Make sure to turn
the camcorder’s power off before
disconnecting the power source.
The tape will not eject.
• The battery pack is running low.
• If the LCD monitor is not open over 60
degrees, the EJECT button
) does not
function.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 Adapter, etc.); and then re-
connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
WARNING INDICATIONS:
(high) (exhausted) : Displays the battery remaining power level. As the battery
power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks (battery power warning). When the battery power is
exhausted, power turns off automatically.
: Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the erase protection tab is not in the position that allows
recording.
TAPE END: Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forwarding.
LENS CAP: Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT: These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3
seconds if condensation occurs. In this case, all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.
Remove the tape, turn the unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to
clear, and turn it on again.
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE: These 2 warnings appear alternately
every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning
cassette. If the warning remains after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E01—E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY: The error indications (E01
— E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off,
remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can
resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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CAUTIONS
General Battery Precautions
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.
1) Do not use any different size of batteries from
those specified.
2) Be sure to insert batteries in the correct
direction.
3) Do not use rechargeable batteries.
4) Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat
as they can leak or explode.
5) Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
6) Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
Battery Packs
The battery packs are nickel-
cadmium or nickel metal-hydride
batteries. Before using the supplied
battery pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the following
cautions:
1) To avoid hazard…
…do not burn.
…do not short-circuit the terminals.
…do not modify or disassemble.
… use only specified chargers.
2) To prevent damage and prolong service
life…
…do not subject to unnecessary shock.
… avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
… charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
… store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
… fully charged and then fully discharged the
battery every 6 months when storing it over a
long period of time.
… remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use.
• It is normal for the battery pack to be warm
after charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging......................................10°C to 35°C
Operation.......................................0°C to 40°C
Storage......................................–10°C to 30°C
• Recharging time is based on room
temperature of 20°C.
• The lower the temperature, the longer
recharging takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes:
1) During use…
… beware 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. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
… do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2) Store cassettes…
… away from heaters, other heat sources or direct
sunlight.
… where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
… where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
… vertically, in their original cases.
Main Unit
1) For safety, DO NOT…
… open the camcorder’s chassis.
… disassemble or modify the unit.
… short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
… allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to
enter the unit.
… remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
… leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
CAUTIONS
Terminals
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2) Avoid using the unit…
… in places subject to excessive humidity, dust,
shock or vibration.
… in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
… in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
… near a television set.
… near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
… in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
3) DO NOT leave the unit . . .
… in places of over 50°C.
… in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
… in direct sunlight.
… in a closed car in summer.
… near a heater.
… in dusty places such as a beach.
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.
… swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
LCD Monitor
1) To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT…
… 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) Beware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not
malfunctions:
• While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
• If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
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For Your Maintenance
1) After Use
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over
60 degrees.
Press EJECT for approximately 2 seconds
to open the cassette holder, then remove
the cassette.
3Close and lock the cassette holder by
pressing the Close button.
4Close and lock the LCD monitor.
5Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the
battery pack.
6Attach the provided lens cap to the
camcorder’s lens.
2) Cleaning The Camcorder
1Gently wipe the exterior with a soft cloth,
with diluted mild soap, wipe off heavy dirt,
then wipe again with a dry cloth.
2Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Close the LCD monitor.
Serious malfunctioning
3Blow the lens with a blower brush, then
wipe it gently with lens cleaning paper.
4Remove dust from the viewfinder using a
blower brush.
• Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol.
• Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units
have been disconnected.
• Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
• When using a cleaner or chemically treated
cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.
About moisture condensation…
• You may have observed that pouring a cold
liquid into a glass will cause drops of water
to form on the glass’ outer surface. This
same phenomenon occurs on the head
drum of a camcorder when it is moved from
a cool place to a warm place, after heating a
cold room, under extremely humid
conditions or in a place directly subjected to
the cool air from an air conditioner.
• Moisture on the head drum can cause
severe damage to the video tape, and can
lead to internal damage to the camcorder
itself.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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