COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR-SZ3000 ENGLISH Super VHS 625 VHS PAL INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-0P7A EN
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 your new camcorder. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3). • 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 . . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES RECORDING •Shoulder Strap •AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11EG •Battery Pack BN-V12U • Cassette Adapter C-P7U •AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) cable • S-VIDEO cable • Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 •Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U •DC cord •Editing cable 28 Basic Connections ............................... 28 Basic Playback .................................. 30 Features .......................................... 31 Using The Cassette Adapter ...................
GETTING STARTED EN Power CHG. (charge) indicator Marks POWER indicator This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. To AC outlet NOTES: ● No function is available without power supply. ● Use only specified power supply. ● Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
EN 5 NOTES: ● 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 4 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.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. A 1 2 3 4 5 SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power supply unit. OPEN COVER Open the clock battery compartment cover while pressing the release tab. REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing) Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the battery out.
EN 7 Date/Time Setting MENU 1 2 3 + PROGRAM AE select dial 4 NEAR FAR Gai n Up Te l e M a cro I nte rv al Ti m er R e c Ti me JLI P I D N O . Ta l l y Set C hara cter D a te/ Ti me N OR M OF F OF F OF F 07 ON EN D :M ENU K EY Set Time and Date Screen ACCESS MENU SCREEN Press MENU. SELECT FUNCTION Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/ Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time screen appears.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN S-VHS/VHS recording format select button 30•45•60 tape length select button Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used. 1 SET TAPE LENGTH Press 30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of recording time, 45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60 minutes. NOTE: The tape remaining time (Z pg. 11) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
EN 9 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 2 3 OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force to open. INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE Make sure the label is facing outward. CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and locked. NOTES: Turn to take up slack. Erase protection Gear ● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 Recording Start/Stop button 3 EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
RECORDING Basic Recording *- - -min (Now calculating) 60min 59min Power indicator You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (Z pg. 4) ● Date/Time Setting ( Z pg. 7) ● Tape Length Setting ( Z pg. 8) ● Recording Format Setting (Z pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (Z pg.
RECORDING Basic Features EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Zoom-in OPERATION: Zoom-out Zoom indicator bar NOTES: Zoom level indicator RETAKE (R/F) Power zoom lever FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTE: Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. 36X Hyper zoom Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom. 1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever toward “T”. 2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.
EN Record-Standby FEATURE: PURPOSE: Up Normal Upside down OPERATION: Record Record-Standby Record-Standby AUTO P AUSE APS ON Down APS ON APS OFF NOTES: AUTO PAUSE FEATURE: PURPOSE: QUICK REC OPERATION: NOTES: 13 Auto Pause System To automatically stop recording when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc. 1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS ON” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.
RECORDING Advanced Features EN 1 second later, the mode is activated. After 1 sec. Sepia Programme AE With Special Effects All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial. 1 Viewfinder SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol of the function you want is aligned with the mark. •The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 1 second.
EN DIAL SYMBOL VIEWFINDER INDICATION LOCK Auto Lock MODE Auto Mode Lock Auto Mode Lock Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting. • In this mode the following controls are disabled; Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MENU. RELEASE Auto Release Auto Mode Release Auto Mode Release Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Focusing Auto Focus Focus detection zone 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 illumination is low.* •When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.
EN 17 Manual Focus NOTE: You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (Z pg. 6). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. 1 SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. ADJUST FOCUS FAR NEAR 2 To farther subject . . . Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3. To nearer subject . . . Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications “ ” appear and “ ” blinks. Go to step 3.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Picture Stabilizer This feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification. 1 ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER Press P.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder. •To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
EN Fade/Wipe [Ex. : Black Fader] 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 or when you enter Record–Standby mode. FADE IN 1 FADE OUT 2 Function indication Fade/Wipe Mosaic Fader Fade/Wipe After 2 sec. 3 BK Black Fader BK Shutter Wipe Slide Wipe OFF SELECT MODE Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK. SELECT FUNCTION Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Fade/Wipe” appears.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Wide mode Wide This feature allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. 1 2 3 4 Title Title indication Happy Birthday Happy Holidays Our Family Party Time SELECT SET PROGRAM AE select dial Press SELECT repeatedly until “ Wide ” appears. ENGAGE WIDE MODE Press SET. RESTORE NORMAL SCREEN Press SET again while “ Wide ” appears.
EN 21 Character Generator MENU You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters. 1 2 PROGRAM AE select dial Gain Up Tele Macro Interval Timer Rec Time JLIP ID NO. Tally Set Character Date/Time NORM OFF OFF OFF 07 ON 3 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 Ä À È Ò Ì Ù Ñ Æ Ø : . , ’ – / ! ? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I L I KE YOU k End H R Ö Å ¿ 8 I S Ü & k 9 Clear H R Ö Å ¿ 8 I S Ü & k 9 Clear Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK, then press MENU.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Date/Time Character Insert SELECT This feature allows you to display date, time and characters in your viewfinder and on a connected color monitor, record them manually or automatically, and even make your own titles. NOTE: You should already have performed the Date/Time Setting procedure (Z pg. 7). If you haven’t, do so before continuing. DISPLAY SET PROGRAM AE select dial Disp.
EN 23 Manual White Balance Adjustment (M.W.B.) SELECT This camcorder’s 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 camcorder’s built-in preset filters for white balance adjustment.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment MENU This camcorder is equipped with Program Manager, an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. 1 2 + FAR NEAR – Gain Up Tele Ma c r o Inter v a l Ti m e r Rec Ti m e J LIP I D NO . Tall y Set Cha r a c te r Date / Ti m e NORM OF F OFF OFF 07 ON 3 4 EN D :ME NU KE Y Gain Up Tele Ma c r o Inter v a l Ti m e r Rec Ti m e J LIP I D NO .
EN 25 MENU Gain Up NORM OFF Tele Macro To record a subject in a dimly lit environment. When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark. Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. OFF Usually set to this position. ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) EN Self-Timer Interval Timer indicator 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. 1min 1/2s Rec Time indicator NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
EN 27 Animation Time-Lapse 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. 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. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode before performing the following steps.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection To a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Cable Adapter (provided) White to AUDIO A/V cable (provided) To TV or VCR White to AUDIO (L/MONO) TV VCR Yellow to VIDEO Yellow to VIDEO jack cover* Set to CVBS B.
EN 29 A: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signals C: Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors NOTE: NOTE: Use the provided A/V cable and cable adapter. Use the provided A/V cable and S-VIDEO cable.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback EN PLAY/PAUSE REW FF NOTE: Make sure you connect your camcorder as directed in “Basic Connections” (Z pg. 28). 1 STOP 2 3 4 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. SELECT MODE Set the Power switch to “PLAY”. The Power On indicator lights. PLAYBACK Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in the viewfinder and the connected TV.
PLAYBACK Features EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: + FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: – COUNTER R/M PLAY/PAUSE NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: STOP OPERATION: REW FF NOTE: FEATURE: PURPOSE: OPERATION: NOTES: 31 Manual Tracking To eliminate noise bars that appear on the screen during playback. 1) Press either +/– button as many times as necessary for best picture. ● To reset TRACKING to the original preset, press both + and – buttons simultaneously.
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter EN Cassette Adapter Use this to play back a S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette recorded with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading. + 1 VCR Compartment door 2 3 4 Sliding latch Compact video cassette Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install one “R6(AA)” size battery as shown in the illustration at left.
EDITING EN 33 Tape Dubbing PLAY/PAUSE 1 Power switch 2 3 To AUDIO and VIDEO connectors To S -VIDEO connector 4 5 A/V cable (provided) S-VIDEO cable (provided) To AUDIO (L/MONO), VIDEO and S -IN connectors If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. 6 7 “Y/C”/”CVBS” video out select switch VCR (Recording deck) CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left, connect the camcorder and the VCR.
EDITING (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A. Edit] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A. Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote RMV704U or RM-V700U) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
EN 35 MAKE CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO . . . 1 Open the cover B Editing cable (provided) To AUDIO (L/MONO), VIDEO and S -IN connectors JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL. Connect the editing cable to the R.A. EDIT connector. To S -VIDEO connector S-VIDEO cable (provided) JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal.
EDITING (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES REW/FF STOP CANCEL IN/OUT R.A. EDIT PLAY/PAUSE 1 2 3 4 RM-V704U or RM-V700U (provided) REW FF PLAY VCR REC STBY CANCEL IN/OUT ç IN 1 0:00:25 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COUNTER TOTAL IN 1 0:00:25 2 0:03:18 3 0:02:33 4 0:04:11 5 6 7 8 COUNTER TOTAL Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the counter display appears in the viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.
EN AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder) 1 IN OUT 37 3 IN OUT 2 IN OUT 1 EDITED TAPE (VCR) 2 STOP 3 EDIT ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN A The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your VCR. This remote control unit makes additional recording functions possible. B Lock hole Installing The Battery Release tab 1 1 2 3 4 5 0 ! @ 6 7 8 9 # $ % ^ 2 3 & PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder according to the type of remote control unit you have.
EN FEATURE: PURPOSE: Transmitted beam effective area OPERATION: 15° 5m 30 ° 15° 30° Remote sensor When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The above illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Insert Editing COUNTER R/M 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. NOTE: Use the RM-V704U or RM-V700U remote control unit to perform this procedure.
EN Audio dubbing indicator e Viewfinder M-0:05:20 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 (Z pg. 40) before continuing. •The sound comes from the built-in mike (or an external mike if connected). 1 2 To MIC (capped) Mike REW A.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN SYMPTOM POWER POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) No power is supplied. ● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (Z pg. 4). ● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 4). ● The power supply has not been correctly connected (Z pg. 5). The power suddenly goes off and doesn’t come back on by itself. ● The battery pack has completely discharged. ● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on.
EN SYMPTOM OTHER 43 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) The tape won’t eject. ● The battery pack is running low. Some functions are not available. ● The PROGRAM AE select dial is set to “AUTO LOCK”. Vertical white lines appear when shooting a very bright object. ● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the background and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder. Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in the viewfinder. ● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. An error number (i.e.
INDEX Controls EN 7890!@ 1 23 # $ % e 4 5 6 ^ & * ( )qw Controls 1 Diopter Adjustment ............................ Z pg. 6 2 QUICK REC Button ............................ Z pg. 13 3 Power Zoom Lever ............................ Z pg. 12 4 BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... Z pg. 4 5 Recording Start/Stop Button ................ Z pg. 11 6 POWER Switch ............................. Z pg. 11, 30 7 STOP Button ...................................... Z pg.
EN T Y U I 45 O E Q rt R a y ui op W P Connectors Indicators r J terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Q Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 11 W Power On Indicator ........................... Z pg. 11 Connector.) (Located beneath the jack cover) • Connect the Editing Cable when performing Random Assemble Editing ( Z pg. 35). •It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer. For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer.
INDEX Viewfinder EN 1 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ 2 18min REC 3 456 30 Disp. Sepia AUTO P AUSE APS ON TAPE END 1min 1/2s – 05 MWB INDEX Merry Christmas 25. 12. 97 % ^ & * ( ) q w 10 : 45 : 56 Viewfinder Indications 1 Cassette Warning/Remaining Tape Time .......................................... Z pg. 11 When no cassette is inserted: the Cassette ( ) Warning blinks. When Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording: the Cassette ( ) Warning lights.
CAUTIONS EN General Battery Precautions • When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not functioning even when correctly operated, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. • Use only the following batteries: C-P6U or C-P7U .................... R6 (AA) size Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode. 1. Refer to the instructions when replacing the battery. 2. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode.
CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Main Unit 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . .... open the camcorder’s chassis. .... disassemble or modify the unit. .... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. .... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. .... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. .... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. 2. Avoid using the unit . . . ....
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Format Power source Power consumption Signal system Video recording system Luminance Colour Cassette Tape speed Recording time Max. : : : : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard DC 6 V } 6.8 W PAL-type : FM recording : Converted sub-carrier direct recording Conforms to S-VHS standard / cassette : : 23.39 mm/sec : 60 minutes (with EC-60 cassette) Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to +50°C Weight : Approx.
EN GR-SZ3000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
