CONTENTS

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GETTING STARTED RECORDING
Basic Recording.. Basic Features. Video Light.. Advanced Features.

GR-AX860

Date/Time Insert.. 18 Snapshot.. 19 Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.).. 20 Exposure Control.. 20 White Balance Adjustment. 21 Focusing.. 22 Programme AE With Special Effects. 24 Fade/Wipe.. 26 Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment.. 28 Instant Titles.. 30 Self-Timer.. 32 Animation.. 33 Time Lapse.. 33

PLAYBACK

Using The Cassette Adapter. Basic Connections.. Basic Playback.. Features.

EDITING

Tape Dubbing.. 38 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit].38 Insert Editing.. 42 Audio Dubbing. 43

Compact VHS

USER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
Controls. Connectors.. Indicators.. Other Parts.. Viewfinder.. Terms..

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS

YU30052-552-1

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 your new camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( cover page). Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you.. refer to the Index ( pgs. 47 50) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.. read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow and cautions ( pgs. 51, 52). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C or incinerate. Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTIONS:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt consult a competent electrician.
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 Power Adapter/ Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC 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 plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

No function is available without power supply. Use only specified power supply. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
CHG. (charge) indicator Marks POWER indicator END indicator To AC outlet
Connect the chargers AC power cord to a wall outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.
CHARGE approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. DISCHARGE approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. approx. 7 hrs. approx. 10 hrs.

REFRESH switch

REFRESH indicator
BATT. PACK BN-V12U BN-V22U BN-V25U

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in place.

Push in. BATT. RELEASE

RECORDING TIME approx. 1 hr. (35 min.) approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. (1 hr. 20 min.) approx. 2 hrs. 50 min. (1 hr. 50 min.)
( ): When the Video Light is on

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.
To discharge the battery.
.. attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

**CHARGE MARKER

Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colours are provided (red and black)you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.
The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. Charging times noted on page 6 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack. Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder. Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings. High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Dont allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag. If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapters AC cord. Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio. Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack. A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to continue. The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one thats been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

With the camcorders power switch set to PLAY. ( P. 40)
3 MBR SET Button 4 INT. TIME Button 5 REC TIME Button 6 FF Button 7 REW Button 8 PAUSE Button 9 PLAY Button 0 SNAPSHOT Button ! START/STOP Button @ VISS Button # ZOOM (T/W) Buttons $ VCR CTL Button % A.DUB Button ^ STOP Button & INSERT Button * R.A.EDIT Buttons
( P. 39) FF/FF Shuttle Search ( pg. 36) Pause/Play ( pg. 36) Rew/Rew Shuttle Search ( pg. 36)
Playback start ( pg. 36) ( P. 39) Audio dubbing ( pg. 43) Stop ( pg. 36) ( P. 40) Insert Editing ( pg. 42)

LENS COVER SWITCH

RECORDING Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Power ( pg. 6) Tape Length ( pg. 10) Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 11) Grip Adjustment ( pg. 12)
POWER Start/Stop The power indicator

LOAD A CASSETTE

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.

ENTER RECORDSTANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the RecordStandby Mode. The scene youre aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it.

Tally lamp

START SHOOTING
Press the RECORDING START/STOP button. The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and REC appears in the viewfinder. If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 29.
Tape remaining time indicator 120min 119min 3min

STOP RECORDING

Press the RECORDING START/STOP button again to stop recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking) *

2min (Blinking)

min..(Now calculating)
A cassette holder cant be opened unless a power supply is attached. There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force. The tapes remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown. The indicated remaining time is approximate. The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used. The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected ( pg. 10). When using a 60-minute tape, the tape ramaining time displayed will not be accurate. TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded. If the RecordStandby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to POWER OFF, and then back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again. If youre recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function ( pg. 16) to find the end of the last recording so you dont erase any of it. The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed.

OPERATION:

START/STOP NOTE: VISS RM-V706U (provided) FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION:

RETAKE

NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE:
AUTO PAUSE NOTES: Record-Standby Normal Up Upside down

Record Record-Standby

Record-Standby Down

Video Light

When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the scene by using the built-in video light.

LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF

SET VIDEO LIGHT
Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. OFF : Turns off the light. The video light can be used with the camcorders power on. It is recommended to set the white balance ( pg. 21) to indoor mode ( ) when you use the video light. When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.
Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink in the viewfinder, if the battery packs charge is low, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on. When the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF switch is set to AUTO: Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT ON/ AUTO/OFF switch. While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode ( pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While the Twilight mode ( pg. 25) is engaged, the light will not activate.

DANGER

The video light become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot. When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm. between the video light and people or objects. Do not use near flammable or explosive materials. It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
RECORDING Advanced Features

Date/Time Insert

This feature allows you to display the date and time in your viewfinder and on a connected TV.
You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure ( pg. 9). If you havent, do so before continuing.

DISPLAY

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CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE

Press DISPLAY during RecordStandby to cycle through the available modes as shown in the illustration at left.

Record multiple images in one scene (4 or 9 at a time). The images appear and are stored in this order: A, B, C, D (E, F, G, H, I for Multi-Analyzer 9). In the Motor Drive mode, after I, the next image recorded is A, and the cycle is repeated.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Digital Image Stabilizer

This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification.

Shooting Mode Selector

ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER
Press D.I.STABILIZER. appears in the viewfinder. To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

D.I. STABILIZER

Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions: When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds When the Slow Shutter function is activated ( pg. 25), the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) cannot be used. If you try to activate this function while DIS is engaged, blinks, telling you that DIS has been deactivated. Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

Exposure Control

Viewfinder D.I.S. Indicator
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

Exposure Level Indicator

SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to PRESET.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder.

To brighten the image

DARKEN IMAGE
Press (maximum 06). The Exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder. When you want to return to the factory setting.

To darken the image

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Press + and simultaneously. The standard setting is immediately restored and the Exposure level indicator disappears.

White Balance Adjustment

This camcorders Automatic Colour Temperature system senses the colour temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise colour adjustment is not possible under the following conditions: When an object is in various shades of the same colour. When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors. In these cases, use the camcorders built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment.
Shooting Mode Selector No indication (Auto) MWB
Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the required indication appears in the viewfinder. MWB. With a memorized personal White. Balance setting (see below) . Outdoors on sunny day .Outdoors on cloudy day ..Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp

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 centre. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

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. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen.

CORNER WIPE

A black screen starts in the lower left corner and gradually fills the screen, or a new image starts in the upper right corner and fills the black screen. *During Auto Select mode, the new image wipes in over the old image, not a black screen. DISSOLVE
3 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button to 1 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button. 2 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button
again. Recording stops, and the RecordStandby mode is engaged. Now the last scene is stored in memory. Before the power turns off. Recording starts. resume recording. The new scene gradually wipes in over the stored scene. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as you like.
NOTES (for Dissolve and Auto Select):
3 Press the RECORDING START/STOP button to
resume recording. The stored scene is gradually replaced by the new scene being shot. SCROLL WIPE (AUTO SELECT only) A new image scrolls up onto the screen. WINDOW WIPE (AUTO SELECT only) A new image enters from the centre and moves towards all four corners of the screen. DOOR WIPE (AUTO SELECT only) A new image opens like a door onto the screen.
Turning off the camcorder will erase the scene stored in memory. When a scene is erased from memory, the symbol indication blinks. The sound for the last recordings scene is not stored in memory. This mode indicator blinks unless an image is stored in memory. In this case, shoot a scene first.
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.
Press + or to place the highlight bar on the desired function.

MAKE SETTING

The setting procedure depends on the function you select. If you select Shift Zoom, Tele Macro, Gain Up, Colour Filter or Tape Length,. press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices until the desired setting appears. Then go to step 8. If you select Title or Date/Time,. press NEAR to access the selection menu for each function (Title pg. 30; Date/Time pg. 9). If you select Sub Menu,. press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen. Go to step 5.

To erase a character you entered mistakenly, place the cursor by Clear by pressing +, , FAR or NEAR, then press MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to erase selected characters only, place the blinking cursor at the character at the bottom you want to replace, then press +/. in the top left corner is highlighted.
SET : MENU KEY A B C D E F G J K L M N O P Q T U V W X Y Z :. , / ! ? GR AX End

H R 8

I S & 9
SET : MENU KEY A B C D E F G J K L M N O P Q T U V W X Y Z :. , / ! ? GR AX 0 End
Interval Timer Indicator Recording Time Indicator Shooting mode selector

1min 1s

Self-Timer
You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.

FAR MENU

ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the Power switch to CAMERA.
Tally lamp START/STOP INT. TIME REC TIME RM-V706U (provided)

ACCESS SUB MENU SCREEN

Press to move the highlight bar down to Sub Menu, then press NEAR. The Sub Menu screen appears.

SET INTERVAL TIME

Press to move the highlight bar down to Interval Timer, press NEAR, then press + or to cycle through the choices. Stop when the desired time appears. Choose from 15S, 30S, 1min, 5min, or select to turn the function OFF. Then press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen.
Shift Zoom Tele Macro Gain Up Color Filter Tape Length Title Date/Time Sub Menu

START DELAYED RECORDING

Press RECORDING START/STOP. If you set the tally lamp to ON ( pg. 29), it begins blinking, and the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds before recording is to start. Once recording begins, the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.

Ta lly /E L

Int e rv a l Time r O FF R e c Time J LIP ID N O. OFF 07
To Release Self-Timer. while the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING START/STOP to stop the blinking, then set Interval Timer to OFF or press INT. TIME on the remote control until disappears. while the tally lamp is lit but not blinking, press set Interval Timer to OFF or press INT. TIME on the remote control until disappears.
Instead of performing steps 2 6, you can set the interval time by pressing INT. TIME on the remote control.

Sub Menu Screen

Animation
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.

Time-Lapse

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.

ENGAGE RECORDSTANDBY MODE
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to CAMERA. Set SP/LP to SP ( pg. 11).
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power switch to CAMERA.

SET RECORDING SPEED

Set SP/LP to SP ( pg. 11).

SET RECORDING TIME

Press REC TIME on the remote control. Four choices are available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S (one-half of a second), 1S (one full second) and 5S (five seconds). Press again to release the Animation mode. You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen ( pg. 32). Press to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time, press NEAR, and press + or to cycle through the choices. Then press MENU.
Press REC TIME on the remote control. There are four choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time REC TIME is pressed): 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, and 5S. Press again to reset. You can also set the recording time in the Sub Menu screen. Press to move the highlight bar down to Rec Time, and press NEAR, then press + or to cycle through the choices.
Press RECORDING START/STOP after focusing on the subject. The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time.
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN RECORDINGS
Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There are five choices available, and they appear in the following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed): OFF, 15S, 30S, 1 min, and 5 min. Press again to reset. You can also set the interval time in the Sub Menu screen. Press to move the highlight bar down to Interval Time, press NEAR, and press + or to cycle through the choices. Exposure control ( pg. 20), manual focusing ( pg. 23) and D.I.S. settings ( pg. 20) should be performed at this point. Once you perform step 5, these settings cannot be changed.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of pictures.

CHECK YOUR WORK

Play back the series of pictures to see if the results were satisfactory.

RELEASE ANIMATION MODE

Press REC TIME until disappears from the viewfinder, or set Rec Time in the Sub Menu screen to OFF.
START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. Recording and intervals alternate automatically.

RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE

To release when the tally lamp is not blinking, press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until and disappear. To release when the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING START/STOP to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until and disappear, or set Interval Timer and Rec Time in the Sub Menu screen to OFF.

BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions.

GRUNDIG

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HITACHI JVC A B C

SELECO, REX SHARP

MITSUBISHI NEC PANASONIC

If the VCRs power doesnt come on in step 1, try another code from the chart. Some brands of VCR dont come on automatically. In this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2. If the RM-V706U is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE TOSHIBA

MAKE CONNECTIONS

CONNECT TO.
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT connector.
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V706Us Pause-In jack. All other connections are as shown in the illustration on page 40.

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REW/FF CANCEL IN/OUT R.A. EDIT PLAY/PAUSE STOP

EDITING (cont.)

PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to PLAY.

PREPARE VCR

Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to VCRs instructions).

SELECT SCENES

To JLIP To AUDIO and VIDEO out connectors Audio and Video cable (optional)
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER DISPLAY
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point. The data appears under IN on the display.
Editing cable (provided) C A B To Remote PAUSE To Pause-In

REGISTER END OF SCENE

Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under OUT on the display. The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene (as many as 8).

Player (JVC VCR) To R.A.EDIT Editing cable (3.5 -3.5 , provided)

AV OUT

How to use:
Connect the playback deck and RM-V706U as shown on the left. Set the RM-V706U to correspond to the brand of the recording deck. ( P. 39) For Random Assemble Editing procedure, please refer to the instruction manual of the JVC VCR you are using as the playback deck.

Recording deck

To PAUSE IN

Notes:

RM-V706U cannot be used to control the playback deck. RM-V706U is capable of controling basic operations of the recording deck. While pressing VCR CTL, press PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF or REW for these functions. (Not possible with some brands and models). Other buttons cannot be used. To put the recording deck in the Record-Pause mode, use the controls on the recording deck itself.

RM-V706U (provided)

COUNTER R/M

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene 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.
Use the RM-V706U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
Set the Power switch to PLAY.

FIND EDIT-OUT POINT

Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder or the remote control.
Insert editing indicator Tape Counter

RESET COUNTER

Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than 2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for less than 1 second and make sure M appears in the viewfinder.

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Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the point where the new scene should start.
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen.

Viewfinder

BEGIN INSERT EDITING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. When the counter reaches 0:00:00, editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.

END INSERT EDITING

Press STOP. If a Fade/Wipe effect was in use during Insert Editing, wait about 10 seconds after pressing STOP before performing other operations.
REW PLAY INSERT PAUSE RM-V706U (provided)

After step 5, Retake ( pg. 16) can be performed. The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates a defect in the unit. Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.
Audio dubbing indicator Viewfinder

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Audio Dubbing
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape (normal audio only). ** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure ( pg. 42) before continuing. The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external mike if connected).

External Mike Mike

REW PLAY A.DUB PAUSE
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY MODE
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.

BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING

Press PLAY/PAUSE. When the counter reaches 0:00:00, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be accurate. If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TVs volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur. If the camcorder is connected to the TV, noise may appear on the screen and pictures may become monochrome during Audio Dubbing procedure. This phenomenon is not recorded on the tape.
NOTES (for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):
Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording. To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate. During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert Pause or Audio DubStandby is engaged, the counter may go slightly past 0:00:00. Recording, however, stops at exactly 0:00:00.
LENS COVER open/close switch

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use
Set the Power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove the cassette. Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH. Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close the lens cover.
Set to POWER OFF BATT. RELEASE

Cleaning The Camcorder

CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. EJECT

CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Indicators

Y Tally Lamp.. pg. 14 U Power On Indicator.. pg. 14

INDEX Viewfinder

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Viewfinder Indications
Remaining Tape Time. pg. 14 Recording Mode (SP/LP) Indicator. pg. 11 Interval Timer Indicator.. pg. 32 Recording Time Indicator.. pg. 33 Snapshot Mode Display.. pg. 19 Tape Length Display.. pg. 10 Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator.. pg. 6 Changes as follows according to the battery packs remaining power level: . When the power is almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. (Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged.) Cassette Indicator Blinks when no cassette inserted; remains steadily lit when cassette inserted. Focus Indicator.. pg. 22 Exposure Level Display.. pg. 20 White Balance Mode Indicator. pg. 21 RecordStandby Mode Indicator. pg. 14 Index Code Marking.. pg. 16

$ Clock Warning

Once the power is turned on and the indicator blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date and time settings ( pg. 9). After setting is complete, turn the power off and disconnect the power source. If you re-connect it and turn the power on and the indicator is blinking, that means that the clock (lithium) battery is either not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace the old battery with, a new one ( pg. 8). % Time Display.. pg. 18 ^ Instant Title Display.. pg. 30 & Tape End Display.. pg. 14 Appears when the end of the tape is reached during playback, recording or fast-forward. * Date Display.. pg. 18 ( Condensation Warning When this indication appears, all functions are disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the power source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear. ) Main Menu Setting Change Indicator.. pg. 29 q FADE/WIPE indicator. pg. 26 w D.I.S. (Digital Image Stabilizer) Indicator.. pg. 20 e EFFECT/PROG.AE indicator.. pg. 24 r Recording Indicator.. pg. 14 t Zoom Indicator Bar.. pg. 15

As a maladjusted tracking control can give similar symptoms to dirty video heads, please check that the tracking control of the unit is in the centre position.
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.. swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap.

Cleaning the video heads

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Although this camcorder is equipped with a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads, reducing the likelihood of dirty heads, if such troubles are encountered, we recommend the use of the cleaning cassette specifically designed for JVC camcorders, model number TCC-2U. Please use the cleaning cassette as indicated below: 1 After inserting the cleaning cassette, activate the Play mode for a maximum of 15 seconds (normally, 5 seconds is sufficient). 2 Remove the cleaning cassette and check the playback picture with a previously good-recorded tape. 3 If the picture is clear, then recording on a new tape can begin when desired. 4 If the picture is not clear, repeat steps 1 to 3 up to two more times. 5 If the picture is still unclear, consult your local JVC dealer.
5. This camcorder features a built-in head cleaner which automatically cleans the heads and head drum when a cassette is loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads become dirty and cause blurriness or interruption in the playback picture, consult your nearest JVC dealer. About moisture condensation.
You 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.

Important Note:

If heads have become dirty, the associated tape will also be damaged, please do not use the tape again. * A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a cassette is loaded and unloaded to reduce head clogging. * Cleaning cassette TCC-2U is available from your JVC local dealer.