JVC GR-FXM65 manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER LYT0285-001A INSTRUCTIONS G R-FXM65 CONTENTS GETTING ST ARTED 8 – 15 Power ............................................. 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Inser tion/Removal ... 10 Date/Time Settings ........................... 11 Recording Mode Setting ...................... 12 T ape Length Setting ........................... 12 Lo[...]

2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder . Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z cover page). • Notes appear [...]

EN 3 NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Char ger is on its bottom. This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television [...]

4 EN MAJOR FEA TURES REMEMBER Pr ogramme AE with Special Effects ( Z pg. 30, 31) n Electronic Fog Filter n ND Ef fect n Sepia n T wilight n Sports n Nega/Posi n 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter Digital Hyper Zoom ( Z pg. 26) Picture Stabilizer ( Z pg. 27) Integrated Auto Light ( Z pg. 28) LCD Colour Monitor ( Z pg. 18 ) Zoom in Zoom out Menu Adjustme[...]

EN 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V15EK • Cassette Adapter C-P7U • Cable Adapter • Battery Pack BN-V12U • Shoulder Strap • Remote Control Unit RM-V709U • PC Connection Cable x 1 • CD-ROM including two software programmes • Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 (for clock operation and remote control unit) (for Windows [...]

6 EN 2 1 3 4 A B 4 2 3 1 4 3 1 2 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE (VIDEO) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set the Po[...]

EN 7 A B 2 1 3 3 1 2 4 Using the battery pack Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the battery pack in until it locks in place ( ). (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8) T o remove the battery pack Slide BA TTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack. QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE (D.S.C.) 1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. 2 Set the Power Swit[...]

8 EN GETTING ST ARTED A B Power This camcorder ’ s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply . ● Use only the specified power supply . ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 SUPPL Y POWER Connec[...]

EN 9 Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. T wo colours are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: ● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the f[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. 1 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’ s power and remove the power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger , etc.). 2 REMOVE BA TTER Y HOLDER Pull out the battery holder . [...]

EN 11 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL YEAR MONTH DA Y TIM E EXIT 1 999 1 1 22 : 50 DA T E T I ME Date/T ime Settings 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYS[...]

12 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T6 0 FINE FULL T3 0 T4 5 T6 0 EXIT T APE LENGTH SP T45 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Recording Mode Setting Set depending [...]

EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. 2 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. 3 INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. 4 CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. 5 CLOSE LCD [...]

14 EN 1 3 3 2 2 180 ° 180 ° PAUSE Grip Adjustment 1 EXP AND LOOP Separate the V elcro strip. 2 INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever . Refasten the V elcro strip. Power Zoom Lever Reco[...]

EN 15 CAUTION: When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder . T o prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over , do not use a small-sized tripod. Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 A TT ACH STRAP Following the illustration on left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1 , then fold it back and th[...]

16 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Mode Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● T ape Length Setting ( Z pg. 12) ● Grip Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) ● V iewfinder Adjustment ( Z pg. 14) 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD mon[...]

EN 17 120MIN 119MIN 3MIN 2MIN 1MIN 0MIN MIN 2 5 MIN 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop recording. • The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. NOTES: ● When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfind[...]

18 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 ( Z pg. 16). 2 ENTER RECORD–ST ANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. T urn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover . Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to [...]

EN 19 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. 1 OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. 2 TIL T LCD MONITOR T ilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. • The LCD monitor can rotate almost full cir cle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Bright[...]

20 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE PIN-UP 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL P FULL PIN U P MULT I 4 MULT I 9 M . DR I VE EXIT SNAPSHOT P No display (Full) M9 (MULTI-9) (Pin-Up)[...]

EN 21 FINE 1 2 30 29 1 0 NOTES: ● The remaining number of shots varies according to the selected Picture Mode. In the “ST ANDARD” mode, twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE” mode. ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” fun[...]

22 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 STD FULL 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL STD FINE PICTURE FINE STANDARD E XIT STD 1 2 60 59 1 0 Menu Screen Remaining number of shots Picture mo[...]

EN 23 NOTES: ● The picture mode’ s factory-preset is FINE. ● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory . If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function ( Z pg. 55), then perform the “Delete” function ( Z pg. 56). ● T o store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer th[...]

24 EN RECORDING Basic Features P P No display (Full) (Pin-Up) 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE PIN-UP 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL FULL PIN U P EXIT SNAPSHOT Snapshot This int[...]

EN 25 SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 T AKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT . • Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUT O” or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode. • A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the camcorder ’ s built-in memory . • First there is a momentary camera shutter -type blackout t[...]

26 EN 1X RECORDING Basic Features (cont.) Zoom in Zoom out Power Zoom Lever Zoom indicator bar FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom. OPERA TION: Zoom In Push the[...]

EN 27 RET AKE (R/F) Button FEA TURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: T o check the end of the last recording. OPERA TION: 1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record– Standby mode. n T ape is rewound for about 1 second and played back automatically , then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot. NOTE: Distortion may occur at the start [...]

28 EN DANGER n The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. n Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. n When operating, keep a distance of about 30[...]

EN 29 EFFECT MOSA I C MOSA I C EFFECT FADER MOSAIC SHUTTER SLIDE OFF (No indication) OFF Fade/Wipe These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or wipe-out works at recording end. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to "VIDEO", and set the Power S[...]

30 EN SEPIA SPORTS ND EFFECT TWILIGHT S 1/2000 NEGA /POSI FOG P. AE : S E PIA : S E PIA P. AE ND : FG : OFF ND FG OFF (No indication) RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is press P .AE . 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Swi[...]

EN 31 Display Mode Sepia SEPIA Sepia The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with W ide ( Z pg. 35) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie. • When the Power Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, the scene is stored in black-and-white in the camcorder ’ [...]

32 EN FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AUTO DATE DATE TIM E DATE&T I ME OFF EXIT DA T E T I ME D I SP. 25 . 12 . 99 25 . 12 . 99 22 : 50 : 00 22 : 50 : 00 25 . 12 . 99 (DATE) (TIME) (DATE&TIME) AUTO DATE[...]

EN 33 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX CONGRATULATIONS FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX TI TLE OFF HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT Instant Titles The camcorder has [...]

34 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC T IME 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON 06 OFF 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN 1S OFF[...]

EN 35 * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting procedure. Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.?[...]

36 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) DA TE/TIME T APE LENGTH* Menu Screen A vailable Using The MENU Button (cont.) : Factory-preset TELE MACRO PICTURE** SNAPSHOT * Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, this function will not be activated although the highlight bar w[...]

EN 37 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AU TO M ANU EXIT E X POSURE – 06 – 06 + 06 00 Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality , but you can override and make the adjustment manually . 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System[...]

38 EN RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illuminatio[...]

EN 39 FOCUS EXPOSURE WID E S . L X TITL E DA T E T I ME D I SP. 4 RET URN AUTO AUTO OFF MAX AU TO M ANU EXIT FOCUS MANUAL FOCUS NOTE: Y ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( Z pg. 14). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO?[...]

40 EN 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accura[...]

EN 41 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL AU TO : FIN E : CLOUD : HALOGEN MWB EXIT M.W.B. Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTE[...]

42 EN 4 BACK REC . T I ME I NT . T I ME T ALL Y L AMP JL I P ID NO DEMO MODE 4 RET URN OFF OFF ON 06 OFF OFF 15S 30S 1 MIN 5 MIN EXIT I NT. T I ME OFF 1 4S 1 2S 1 S 5 S EXIT REC T IME 15S 1S 4 NEX T M . W . B . D . ZOOM TELE MACRO DA T E T I ME T APE LENGTH PICTURE SNAPSHOT 4 RET URN AUTO ON OFF T4 5 FINE FULL INT . TIME and REC TIME indications on[...]

EN 43 Animation Y ou can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a brief period of time. NOTE: Before performing the following steps, make sure that: ● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”. ● The Power Switch is s[...]

44 EN S ET AT VO LU N E T APE END M 1 : 23 : 45 SP VIDEO PLA YBACK Basic Playback LCD Monitor in Retracted Position 1 LOAD A CASSETTE First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked. 2 SELECT [...]

EN 45 BRIGHT BRIGHT VOLUME Power Zoom Lever Speaker Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor T o brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “ + ”. T o darken the image, turn the Dial towards “ – ”. Speaker V olume Control Y ou can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever . 1 ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the [...]

46 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK Features (cont.) FEA TURE: Still Playback PURPOSE: T o pause during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y/PAUSE ( 4 / 6 ) during playback. 2) T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE ( 4 / 6 ) again. NOTE: Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal. FEA TURE: Shuttle Search [...]

EN 47 Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible with any VHS video cassette recorder . The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. 1 INSERT BA TTER Y Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6 (AA[...]

48 EN PLA YBACK Basic Connections And T ape Dubbing These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. Use optional V ideo and Audio cables. Basic Connections V ideo cable (optional) If your TV/VCR has the SCART connector , use the provided cable adapter . Audio cable (optional) T [...]

EN 49 Basic Connections 1 CONFIRM POWER-OFF ST A TUS Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it. Connect as shown in the illustration ( Z pg. 48). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3 . If not . . . go to step 4 . 3 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR’ s instructio[...]

50 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK Basic Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in memory . Y ou can view the still images stored in memory , one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, a[...]

EN 51 PC MODE D.S.C. PLA YBACK Connection Connection to a Windows ® PC Image data stored in the camcorder's built-in memory can be transferred to a W indows ® PC and saved using the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator . The image data transferred to a Windows ® PC can also be further processed using Mr . Photo Gold, and the [...]

52 EN 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the mor[...]

EN 53 Mode Effect All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still images you shot beforehand ( Z pg. 54). After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 52, you can run through all the still images stored in memory automatically in numerical or[...]

54 EN I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU 01 04 03 06 02 05 EXIT < INDEX > D.S.C. PLA YBACK Advanced Features (cont.) Menu Screen Index Y ou can view all still images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehan[...]

EN 55 I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < PROTECT > EXIT Protect This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still image cannot be deleted. 1 SELECT OPERA TION SYSTEM AND MODE Set th[...]

56 EN I NDEX SL IDE SHOW 1 SL IDE SHOW 2 PROTECT DELET E 4 RET URN MENU SELECT ALL EXIT DELETE CANCEL ENTER DELETE 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT Delete When the memory in which still images are stored becomes full, the number of remaining shots available reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes impossible to take your next[...]

EN 57 01 04 03 06 02 05 < DELETE > NEXT 01 04 03 06 02 05 < INDEX > EXIT CAUTION: While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder ’ s built-in memory to become corrupt. Never rem[...]

58 EN 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 @ # $ % ^ & * ! 1 2 3 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons 1 P AUSE IN Connector 2 Infrared beam transmitting window 3 MBR SET Button 4 INT . TIME Button 5 REC TIME Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 P AUSE Button 9 PLA Y Button 0 SNAPSHOT Button ! ST ART/STOP Button @ VISS Button # ZOOM (T/W) Buttons $ VCR CTL Button [...]

EN 59 FEA TURE: Self-Timer , Animation and Time-Lapse PURPOSE: The remote control lets you set/release Interval T imer and Rec T ime functions without using the Menu Screen. OPERA TION: Self-Timer 1) Set Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 42 (“Self-T imer”), press INT . TIME on the remote control. Each time INT . TIME is pressed, th[...]

60 EN VCR CODE LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MBR SET VCR CTL 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 S[...]

EN 61 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO . . . JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE terminal. JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE P AUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector . VCR OTHER THAN TYPE OR Connect the editing cable to the RM-V709U?[...]

62 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 03 : 18 0 : 02 : 33 0 : 04 : 11 0 : 04 : 11 0 : 01 : 13 OUT 0 : 01 : 05 0 : 03 : 31 0 : 02 : 53 -- : -- : -- COUNTER TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 25 0 : 00 : 00 OUT -- : -- : -- COUNTER TOTAL SELECT SCENES 4 ST ART SOURCE PLA YBACK Press PLA Y , then press ON/OFF on the remote control. Make [...]

EN 63 AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 9 PREP ARE SOURCE T APE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press P AUSE . 10 ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD-P AUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR’ s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY , or manually engage the VCR’ s Record-Pause mode. 11 BEGIN AUTOMA TIC [...]

64 EN M 0 : 12 : 34 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing (VIDEO) Y ou can record a new scene onto a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTE: Use the RM-V709U remote control unit to perform this proced[...]

EN 65 M 0 : 12 : 34 Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A T ape) Y ou can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built- in memory into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio remains unchanged. [...]

66 EN M 0 : 05 : 20 e 4 Audio Dubbing Y ou can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). Perform steps 1 , 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing (VIDEO) procedure ( Z pg. 64) before continuing. • The sound comes from the built-in microphone. 1 FIND EDIT -IN POINT Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto whi[...]

EN 67 TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batte[...]

68 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) RECORDING Recording cannot be performed. Animation or Time-Lapse is not available. Recording does not start. The tape is running, but there is no playback picture. Playback cannot be performed. Playback picture is blurred or interrupted. The counter indication is blurred during Still playback.[...]

EN 69 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SHOOTING Although the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed, a still image is not stored in the built-in memory . Self-Timer Shooting is not available. It is not possible to shoot in sucession. Although “ALL” is selected in the DELETE Menu Screen, all still images cannot be deleted. Date/Time Insert is not performed while s[...]

70 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators O P 1 p Q w o u r e 2 W E R 3 4 5 6 * ) ( i T Y I U t y 7 8 ! # % ^ 9 0 @ $ & q[...]

EN 71 Controls 1 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. Z pg. 14 2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring ................ Z pg. 16 3 V ideo Light Switch [LIGHT OFF/AUT O/ON] ...................... Z pg. 28 4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... Z pg. 20, 24 5 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. Z pg. 26 • Speaker V olume Control [VOL.] .......[...]

72 EN INDEX Indications NORM S INDEX 20X 30M I N T45 15S 5S BRIGHT 25 . 12 . 99 22 : 50 : 00 MERRY CHRISTMAS LENS COVER T APE END PAUSE F ADER 2 REC 01 FINE 12 SP 1X 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ q ) * & ( ^ % 6 5 3 4 1 2 a b[...]

EN 73 1 Cassette W arning/ T ape Remaining T ime .......................... Z pg. 17 When no cassette is inserted: the cassette ( ) warning blinks. When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the cassette ( ) warning lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is displayed and the tape remaining time warning blinks wh[...]

74 EN INDEX Te r m s A AC Power Adapter/Char ger .............................. pg. 8 Animation Recording ................................ pg. 43, 59 Audio Dubbing ............................................. pg. 66 Auto Date Record .......................................... pg. 32 Auto Focus .................................................... pg[...]

EN 75 P Padlock Mark ................................................ pg. 55 Picture Mode Setting ...................................... pg. 22 Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 27 Pin-Up Image ........................................... pg. 21, 25 Playback (D.S.C.) ........................................... pg. 50[...]

76 EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use 1 Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off the camcorder . 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder , then remove the cassette. 3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH . 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor . 5 Slide BA TTERY RELEASE to remov[...]

EN 77 Batter y 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. T o avoid hazard . . . ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... use only specified chargers.[...]

78 EN Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . ... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark. ... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. ... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when insert[...]

EN 79 About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou 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 [...]

80 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Format : VHS PAL standard Power source : DC 6.0 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : 6.5 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : 7.0 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder on : 7.6 W V ideo light : 2.9 W Signal system : P AL-type V ideo recording system Luminance : FM recording Colour : Converted sub-carrier[...]

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