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... metals, as it is not due to the internal charging circuitry. • Remember that this camcorder is recommended that you record 50% more than SP (Standard Play) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are used your trial recording to "OFF". (੬ 19, 22) So,...of commercially available cassette tapes complying with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Your camcorder is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are designed and optimized to flame or excessive heat, as this camcorder. • This product includes patented and...
... metals, as it is not due to the internal charging circuitry. • Remember that this camcorder is recommended that you record 50% more than SP (Standard Play) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are used your trial recording to "OFF". (੬ 19, 22) So,...of commercially available cassette tapes complying with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs. Your camcorder is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are designed and optimized to flame or excessive heat, as this camcorder. • This product includes patented and...
Instructions
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... to alert the user to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be exposed to persons. CAUTIONS: • This camcorder is allowed to be able to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a bathroom or places with a television of electric shock...different designs of AC outlets in a cabinet or on top and at the rear). Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) This product...
... to alert the user to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be exposed to persons. CAUTIONS: • This camcorder is allowed to be able to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a bathroom or places with a television of electric shock...different designs of AC outlets in a cabinet or on top and at the rear). Use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.) This product...
Instructions
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... is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the sun. When carrying, be exposed to the camcorder. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can cause eye injuries, as well as tripping on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Read these instructions.... 3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Install in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a malfunction. When a cart is also a risk of...
... is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the sun. When carrying, be exposed to the camcorder. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor can cause eye injuries, as well as tripping on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Read these instructions.... 3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Install in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a malfunction. When a cart is also a risk of...
Instructions
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...) Wind twice (AC Adapter) Place here during recording. The core filter reduces interference. Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 6 EN Getting Started Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U or Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to...
...) Wind twice (AC Adapter) Place here during recording. The core filter reduces interference. Attach the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 6 EN Getting Started Accessories or AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U or Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to...
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... make grip adjustments. • Before making the adjustment, remove any security tags that may be attached to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. BATT ENGLISH Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad. Thread the strap through the eyelet. Then tighten the screw clockwise. • Some... end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fix it in place. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the velcro.
... make grip adjustments. • Before making the adjustment, remove any security tags that may be attached to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. BATT ENGLISH Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad. Thread the strap through the eyelet. Then tighten the screw clockwise. • Some... end of the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fix it in place. Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the velcro.
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...) Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ 11) Connectors The connector is selected, the indicator "M" appears on the LCD monitor. ENGLISH !54/ -!.5!, OFF: To switch off the camcorder. Auto Mode : A You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments. B Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) (੬ 29, 30) * i.LINK refers to...
...) Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ 11) Connectors The connector is selected, the indicator "M" appears on the LCD monitor. ENGLISH !54/ -!.5!, OFF: To switch off the camcorder. Auto Mode : A You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments. B Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.LINK*) (੬ 29, 30) * i.LINK refers to...
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... Indicator (੬ 28) Selected Program AE Indicator (੬ 27) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 21) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ 20) (only indicator is displayed) Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ 15) Zoom Indicator (੬ 15) Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ 13...
... Indicator (੬ 28) Selected Program AE Indicator (੬ 27) SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ 21) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) Digital Image Stabilizer ("DIS") (੬ 20) (only indicator is displayed) Approximate Zoom Ratio (੬ 15) Zoom Indicator (੬ 15) Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ 13...
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...it turns off. • Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use , it is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off . Attention: Before detaching the power source, make sure that you prepare enough battery packs to use it ...(੬ 9). 2 Open the battery cover. ENGLISH This may damage the AC adapter. Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 - 3 in a camcorder malfunction. Charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Required charging time Maximum Continuous Recording Time 1hr. 30 min...
...it turns off. • Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use , it is performed, the camcorder will automatically turn off . Attention: Before detaching the power source, make sure that you prepare enough battery packs to use it ...(੬ 9). 2 Open the battery cover. ENGLISH This may damage the AC adapter. Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 - 3 in a camcorder malfunction. Charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Required charging time Maximum Continuous Recording Time 1hr. 30 min...
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.../EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks into place. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be slightly horizontally stretched when playing back on again. • If the tape does not load properly, open , close the ... 9). 2 Each press 16:9 switches the screen size. 16:9 4 : 3 16 : 9 ENGLISH Note: If you wait a few minutes later, insert it again. • When the camcorder is facing out. Do not apply force. A few seconds and the cassette holder does not open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette...
.../EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks into place. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be slightly horizontally stretched when playing back on again. • If the tape does not load properly, open , close the ... 9). 2 Each press 16:9 switches the screen size. 16:9 4 : 3 16 : 9 ENGLISH Note: If you wait a few minutes later, insert it again. • When the camcorder is facing out. Do not apply force. A few seconds and the cassette holder does not open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette...
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... or 16:9 (wide) size (੬ 13). Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display while recording is performed, the camcorder's power shuts off . min" means the camcorder is left between recorded scenes on the heads during the Recording-Standby mode. Recording mode SP LP 30 min. 45 min. 60...
... or 16:9 (wide) size (੬ 13). Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display while recording is performed, the camcorder's power shuts off . min" means the camcorder is left between recorded scenes on the heads during the Recording-Standby mode. Recording mode SP LP 30 min. 45 min. 60...
Instructions
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... (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is possible up to 800X. When recording is set "TELE MACRO" to "ON" (੬ 20). This means the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. ENGLISH Notes: • The time code cannot be reset. • During fast-forwarding and...
... (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is possible up to 800X. When recording is set "TELE MACRO" to "ON" (੬ 20). This means the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. ENGLISH Notes: • The time code cannot be reset. • During fast-forwarding and...
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...will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds on a connected TV (੬ 18). • If Stop mode continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is not heard from the speaker. SET 6 VOL. +/- To control the speaker volume Slide the Zoom Lever (VOL. +/-) towards "+" ...playback. 2 To resume normal playback, press 6 again. • If still playback continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to turn up the volume, or towards "-" to the AV connector, the sound is automatically engaged...
...will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds on a connected TV (੬ 18). • If Stop mode continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is not heard from the speaker. SET 6 VOL. +/- To control the speaker volume Slide the Zoom Lever (VOL. +/-) towards "+" ...playback. 2 To resume normal playback, press 6 again. • If still playback continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. • When a cable is connected to turn up the volume, or towards "-" to the AV connector, the sound is automatically engaged...
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... or k. 4 Select "BLANK SEARCH", press SET or k. 5 Select "EXECUTE", press SET or k. • The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is not a malfunction. If the current position is at a blank portion, the... reverse direction. This is shorter than 5 seconds of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. • A blank portion which is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. • If the beginning or end of tape may not be detected...
... or k. 4 Select "BLANK SEARCH", press SET or k. 5 Select "EXECUTE", press SET or k. • The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is not a malfunction. If the current position is at a blank portion, the... reverse direction. This is shorter than 5 seconds of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. • A blank portion which is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. • If the beginning or end of tape may not be detected...
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... To choose whether or not the following (provided) displays appear on . • Conversion lens and AV Cable may not be compatible with this camcorder. If using . • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration. Some conversion lens may not be used ...battery pack. (੬ 11) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set "16:9 OUTPUT" of sound when the camcorder is recommended to use JVC conversion lens. TV VCR 1 Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR ...
... To choose whether or not the following (provided) displays appear on . • Conversion lens and AV Cable may not be compatible with this camcorder. If using . • It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration. Some conversion lens may not be used ...battery pack. (੬ 11) • To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "REC", then set "16:9 OUTPUT" of sound when the camcorder is recommended to use JVC conversion lens. TV VCR 1 Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR ...
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.... The Menu Screen appears. Selection is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (੬ 19 - 23). The Menu Screen closes. • Press g whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu...Screen for Video Recording Menu Screen for detailed adjustment EN 19 Changing The Menu Settings 4 Select the desired selection, press SET or k. This camcorder is completed. 6 Press MENU. Menus for Video Playback Menu FUNCTION CAMERA TAPE DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT TAPE DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT 3 Select the desired ...
.... The Menu Screen appears. Selection is equipped with an easy-touse, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings (੬ 19 - 23). The Menu Screen closes. • Press g whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu...Screen for Video Recording Menu Screen for detailed adjustment EN 19 Changing The Menu Settings 4 Select the desired selection, press SET or k. This camcorder is completed. 6 Press MENU. Menus for Video Playback Menu FUNCTION CAMERA TAPE DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT TAPE DISPLAY SYSTEM EXIT 3 Select the desired ...
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... the image is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set to "ON". This is set "TELE MACRO" to "REC". OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with the camcorder on noise created by camera- You can be grainy.
... the image is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set to "ON". This is set "TELE MACRO" to "REC". OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with the camcorder on noise created by camera- You can be grainy.
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... ratio of 4:3. 16:9 TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of previous models). ENGLISH TIME CODE 16:9 OUTPUT BRIGHT Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset LCD: Keeps the camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the... switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. • During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play-more economical, providing 1.5 times the ...
... ratio of 4:3. 16:9 TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of previous models). ENGLISH TIME CODE 16:9 OUTPUT BRIGHT Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset LCD: Keeps the camcorder's display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the... switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. • During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play-more economical, providing 1.5 times the ...
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Demonstration starts in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be changed. (੬ 12) OFF: Disengages the function. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. Playback ... when the Power Switch is set to confirm how these functions operate. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to "PLAY". SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in the description on . [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to accompany your playback picture. Select the sound to the factory...
Demonstration starts in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be changed. (੬ 12) OFF: Disengages the function. [ON]: A melody sounds when any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. Playback ... when the Power Switch is set to confirm how these functions operate. EXECUTE: Resets all settings to "PLAY". SOUND L/R and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in the description on . [CANCEL]: Does not reset all settings to accompany your playback picture. Select the sound to the factory...
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...SCREEN" setting) are the same as in the description on ੬ 22. The parameters are the same as a recorder during playback using this camcorder, you can hear sound from the "L" channel is not possible to "REC". Menus for detailed adjustment EN 23 TAPE Menus REC MODE NARRATION SOUND... (except "OFF" in "ON SCREEN", "DATE/TIME" and "TIME CODE") is linked with "SYSTEM", which appears when the Power Switch is set to "OFF", the camcorder's display disappears. [OFF] / ON ੬ 12, "Date/Time Settings" [OFF] / ON ੬ 15, "Time Code" [4:3 TV] / 16:9 TV ੬ 21, "16:9 OUTPUT...
...SCREEN" setting) are the same as in the description on ੬ 22. The parameters are the same as a recorder during playback using this camcorder, you can hear sound from the "L" channel is not possible to "REC". Menus for detailed adjustment EN 23 TAPE Menus REC MODE NARRATION SOUND... (except "OFF" in "ON SCREEN", "DATE/TIME" and "TIME CODE") is linked with "SYSTEM", which appears when the Power Switch is set to "OFF", the camcorder's display disappears. [OFF] / ON ੬ 12, "Date/Time Settings" [OFF] / ON ੬ 15, "Time Code" [4:3 TV] / 16:9 TV ੬ 21, "16:9 OUTPUT...
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...; When a dark object is barely visible in brightness, set to focus on the shooting condition. 24 EN Features for recording Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to "M" (੬ 9). 3 Press MENU. 4 Select "FUNCTION...
...; When a dark object is barely visible in brightness, set to focus on the shooting condition. 24 EN Features for recording Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to "M" (੬ 9). 3 Press MENU. 4 Select "FUNCTION...