Instruction Manual
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...bathroom or places with water. Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment in a cabinet or...different standard. EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of this unit. (If water or liquid is designed to be...
...bathroom or places with water. Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment in a cabinet or...different standard. EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of this unit. (If water or liquid is designed to be...
Instruction Manual
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... on correctly make sure the cap is closest to the filter should be equipped with one core filter, the end that is flush to the camera. 1 2 3 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.... PROVIDED ACCESSORIES or AC Adapter AP-V10EG or AP-V12EG Shoulder Strap EN 5 Battery Pack BN-V408U Lens Cap (See below for attachment) Power Cord Core Filter (for optional S-Video cable ੬ pg. 6 for attachment) Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum ...
... on correctly make sure the cap is closest to the filter should be equipped with one core filter, the end that is flush to the camera. 1 2 3 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.... PROVIDED ACCESSORIES or AC Adapter AP-V10EG or AP-V12EG Shoulder Strap EN 5 Battery Pack BN-V408U Lens Cap (See below for attachment) Power Cord Core Filter (for optional S-Video cable ੬ pg. 6 for attachment) Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum ...
Instruction Manual
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...Set the Power Switch to indicate charging has started. 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. To Detach The Battery Pack Press BAT. With the arrow on the camcorder blinks to "OFF". Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power ...Cord to be replaced. However, it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be used . ● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. 8 EN BAT. GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder's...
...Set the Power Switch to indicate charging has started. 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. To Detach The Battery Pack Press BAT. With the arrow on the camcorder blinks to "OFF". Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power ...Cord to be replaced. However, it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be used . ● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. 8 EN BAT. GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder's...
Instruction Manual
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... detaching the power source, make sure the battery pack does not come in contact with it may cease to the camcorder. WARNING! Failure to the camcorder. Also, by using a heating pad, make sure that you 're using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it should not affect... performance. (If you prepare enough battery packs to 240 V. ● For other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it may cause...
... detaching the power source, make sure the battery pack does not come in contact with it may cease to the camcorder. WARNING! Failure to the camcorder. Also, by using a heating pad, make sure that you 're using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it should not affect... performance. (If you prepare enough battery packs to 240 V. ● For other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it may cause...
Instruction Manual
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... through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your preference. It is removed. Some tripods are clearly focused. PAUSE 2 1 3 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack is not advised to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Following the illustration, thread the strap...
... through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your preference. It is removed. Some tripods are clearly focused. PAUSE 2 1 3 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack is not advised to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Following the illustration, thread the strap...
Instruction Manual
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... close the cassette holder. • Once the cassette holder is closed with a fully charged one before closing the cassette holder cover. • When the battery's charge is low, you may cause damage to be erased (recorded over . Do not apply force. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn...be recorded on this tape, slide the tab back to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in the direction of a tape. Replace the battery with the camcorder switched off, however, it may cause your finger to "REC" before the cassette holder comes out may not be loaded or ...
... close the cassette holder. • Once the cassette holder is closed with a fully charged one before closing the cassette holder cover. • When the battery's charge is low, you may cause damage to be erased (recorded over . Do not apply force. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn...be recorded on this tape, slide the tab back to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in the direction of a tape. Replace the battery with the camcorder switched off, however, it may cause your finger to "REC" before the cassette holder comes out may not be loaded or ...
Instruction Manual
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.... The search continues as long as you release it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. ● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: • When power is supplied from a battery: the " " battery pack remaining power indicator is not heard from an AC outlet: " " does not ...during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. ● If still playback continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off . ● When 4/6 is automatically turned off automatically. To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL...
.... The search continues as long as you release it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. ● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: • When power is supplied from a battery: the " " battery pack remaining power indicator is not heard from an AC outlet: " " does not ...during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. ● If still playback continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off . ● When 4/6 is automatically turned off automatically. To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL...
Instruction Manual
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...specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9). ● To monitor the picture and sound from the speaker. go to... without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to " " or " ", then set "TIME CODE" to its VIDEO mode. set "DATE/TIME" to "LCD" or "LCD/TV" in the illustration (੬ pg. 20). If not .... to use the AC Adapter as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. ● While the Audio/Video cable is turned on. ● If you adjust the TV sound volume to "ON" or "OFF" in...
...specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9). ● To monitor the picture and sound from the speaker. go to... without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to " " or " ", then set "TIME CODE" to its VIDEO mode. set "DATE/TIME" to "LCD" or "LCD/TV" in the illustration (੬ pg. 20). If not .... to use the AC Adapter as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture. ● While the Audio/Video cable is turned on. ● If you adjust the TV sound volume to "ON" or "OFF" in...
Instruction Manual
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... - 35 For Playback Menu 36 - 37 DUBBING 38 - 39 Dubbing To A VCR 38 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector .... 39 USING THE OPTIIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........ 40 - 44 Installing The Battery 40 Playback Zoom 42 Audio Dubbing 43 Insert Editing 44 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 45 Connection To A Personal Computer...
... - 35 For Playback Menu 36 - 37 DUBBING 38 - 39 Dubbing To A VCR 38 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector .... 39 USING THE OPTIIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........ 40 - 44 Installing The Battery 40 Playback Zoom 42 Audio Dubbing 43 Insert Editing 44 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 45 Connection To A Personal Computer...
Instruction Manual
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...term that the white paper fills the screen. 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. " CLOUD" ........ " HALOGEN" ... A video light or similar type of colour reproduction under various lighting. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until begins blinking rapidly. Or, set manually...: ● In step 2, it . To Return To Automatic White Balance select "AUTO" in . "AUTO White balance is turned off or the battery removed. Use this function manually to " ". However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional colour/tint reproduction. 1 Set the...
...term that the white paper fills the screen. 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. " CLOUD" ........ " HALOGEN" ... A video light or similar type of colour reproduction under various lighting. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until begins blinking rapidly. Or, set manually...: ● In step 2, it . To Return To Automatic White Balance select "AUTO" in . "AUTO White balance is turned off or the battery removed. Use this function manually to " ". However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function for a more professional colour/tint reproduction. 1 Set the...
Instruction Manual
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...player] 1 Make sure all units are output from the DV IN/ OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9). ● If the remote control is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use the AC Adapter as shown in ...to "SP" or "LP" in step 4. stops rotating. NOTES: ● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the switch, turn off . Since a digital signal is sent, there is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units. ● If a blank portion or disturbed image is ...
...player] 1 Make sure all units are output from the DV IN/ OUT connector. ● When using a DV cable as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9). ● If the remote control is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use the AC Adapter as shown in ...to "SP" or "LP" in step 4. stops rotating. NOTES: ● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the switch, turn off . Since a digital signal is sent, there is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units. ● If a blank portion or disturbed image is ...
Instruction Manual
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... are 2 ways to sunlight or powerful lighting. The transmitted beam's approximate effective distance for indoor use is directly exposed to pull the battery holder out of your VCR. The transmitted beam may not be sure to point it at the remote sensor. It also makes additional ... the remote control, be sure to have the "+" mark visible. 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click. • Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the holder, and be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is 5m. 40 EN A B 1 2 3 1 Lock hole 2 3 1...
... are 2 ways to sunlight or powerful lighting. The transmitted beam's approximate effective distance for indoor use is directly exposed to pull the battery holder out of your VCR. The transmitted beam may not be sure to point it at the remote sensor. It also makes additional ... the remote control, be sure to have the "+" mark visible. 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click. • Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the holder, and be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is 5m. 40 EN A B 1 2 3 1 Lock hole 2 3 1...
Instruction Manual
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...This camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of the software on how to transfer a still image to the instruction manual of... with the PC or commercially available software. 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are using the appropriate cable as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9). ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and ...
...This camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of the software on how to transfer a still image to the instruction manual of... with the PC or commercially available software. 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are using the appropriate cable as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9). ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and ...
Instruction Manual
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... to "PLAY", " " or " ". • Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. • Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. • Detach the battery from the camcorder. ❍ When you open the cassette holder cover until it recedes completely before actual recording starts. Be sure to use it only... in this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ❍ The cassette holder cannot be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the...
... to "PLAY", " " or " ". • Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. • Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. • Detach the battery from the camcorder. ❍ When you open the cassette holder cover until it recedes completely before actual recording starts. Be sure to use it only... in this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ❍ The cassette holder cannot be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the...
Instruction Manual
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...etc.) and wait a few minutes; 48 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the right position (੬ pg. 12). • Install a fully charged battery (੬ pg. 8, 9). • The Squeeze mode is selected. • Disengage the Squeeze mode (੬ pg. 34). appears. 3 Recording cannot be performed... noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. • The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE". • The Power Switch is set to "PLAY" or...
...etc.) and wait a few minutes; 48 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the right position (੬ pg. 12). • Install a fully charged battery (੬ pg. 8, 9). • The Squeeze mode is selected. • Disengage the Squeeze mode (੬ pg. 34). appears. 3 Recording cannot be performed... noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. • The tape's erase protection tab is set to "SAVE". • The Power Switch is set to "PLAY" or...
Instruction Manual
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... • A malfunction of some kind has occurred. When it does, you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. • To protect the battery, it , then check if the indication clears. Do not eject the cassette. When it . Q An error indication (E01, E02 or ...not operate. • The temperature of the manual that explains LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications (੬ pg. 60 - 62). • Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to 35°C (੬ pg. 54). • By recording with soft cloth. If the ...
... • A malfunction of some kind has occurred. When it does, you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. • To protect the battery, it , then check if the indication clears. Do not eject the cassette. When it . Q An error indication (E01, E02 or ...not operate. • The temperature of the manual that explains LCD monitor/ viewfinder indications (੬ pg. 60 - 62). • Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to 35°C (੬ pg. 54). • By recording with soft cloth. If the ...
Instruction Manual
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... Hatch 2 Lens blower Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. 4 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BAT. RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 . PUSH HERE Remove. Then wipe again with lens cleaning paper. 4 To clean the viewfinder, raise it well to the vertical 1 position. Cassette ...is left dirty. ● When 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 closed, it with a ...
... Hatch 2 Lens blower Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. 4 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BAT. RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 . PUSH HERE Remove. Then wipe again with lens cleaning paper. 4 To clean the viewfinder, raise it well to the vertical 1 position. Cassette ...is left dirty. ● When 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 closed, it with a ...
Instruction Manual
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... do not short-circuit the terminals. where they won 't be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. ... To avoid hazards . . . do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to...cases. Store cassettes . . . ... out of 20°C. ● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Terminals ... If the battery cap is attached to unnecessary shock. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... CAUTIONS Cassettes To properly use . . . ... charge in an ...
... do not short-circuit the terminals. where they won 't be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. ... To avoid hazards . . . do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to...cases. Store cassettes . . . ... out of 20°C. ● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Terminals ... If the battery cap is attached to unnecessary shock. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... CAUTIONS Cassettes To properly use . . . ... charge in an ...
Instruction Manual
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...and/or the back of over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. 3. disassemble or modify the unit. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on the bottom. 2. in places subject to extremely high (over 50°C. ... ...hard objects. ... place the camcorder with coarse cloth. 3. avoid rubbing it away from metallic objects when not in direct sunlight. ... Be aware of the battery pack. These are not malfunctions: • While using the shoulder strap or the grip. For safety, DO NOT . . . ... open the camcorder...
...and/or the back of over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. 3. disassemble or modify the unit. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on the bottom. 2. in places subject to extremely high (over 50°C. ... ...hard objects. ... place the camcorder with coarse cloth. 3. avoid rubbing it away from metallic objects when not in direct sunlight. ... Be aware of the battery pack. These are not malfunctions: • While using the shoulder strap or the grip. For safety, DO NOT . . . ... open the camcorder...
Instruction Manual
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...unit for about 1,000 hours. This same phenomenon occurs on the glass' outer surface. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it from the beginning. Mechanical moving parts used more than once... and video tape tend to the cleaning cassette's instructions. 56 EN 5. Dirty heads can lead to internal damage to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. In such cases, use an optional ...
...unit for about 1,000 hours. This same phenomenon occurs on the glass' outer surface. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it from the beginning. Mechanical moving parts used more than once... and video tape tend to the cleaning cassette's instructions. 56 EN 5. Dirty heads can lead to internal damage to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. In such cases, use an optional ...