DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
CAMERA VIDEO NUMERIQUE
CAMARA DE VIDEO DIGITAL
GR-DVM1
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial Nos. of the
GR-DVM1U camcorder and the
AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
The serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the GR-DVM1U and the
AA-V80U.
INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
Model No. GR-DVM1U/AA-V80U
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Serial No.
LYT0002-038B
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to
defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use and servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on
your product and its operating instructions. For your safety,
please read all the safety and operating instructions before
you operate this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. If your product is intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Servicing
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable to
restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to
service it yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for any mounting of the product.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead
to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is
also a risk of fire or electric shock.
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
•When transporting, make sure the provided
battery cap is attached to the battery. If you
misplace the battery cap, carry the battery in a
plastic bag.
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the
viewfinder can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Before recording an important scene . . .
..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark.
..... remember that the GR-DVM1 is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
..... remember that the GR-DVM1 is intended for
private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if
you record an event such as a show, perform-
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain
permission beforehand.)
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to
this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a
large power capacity. However, when the battery
pack becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), the battery
pack has a characteristic that its usage time
becomes shorter and may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect perform-
ance.
CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking
Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO,
S-VIDEO, Editing, DC) and leaving the unit on top
of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in
damage.
(If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
6
T
W
Soft camera case
AC Power
Adapter/Charger AA-V80U
Remote control unit
RM-V708U
MiniDV Cassette
Tape 30 min
(DVM-30)
Docking Station
CAM Stand
Grip
M-DV30ME
Lithium battery CR2025 x 2
(one for clock operation and
one for remote control unit)
Sun hood
Battery pack BN-V812U
Cleaning cloth
Hand strap
AUDIO/VIDEO cable
(Docking Station to TV or
VCR, RCA plug 4 RCA plug)
VIDEO cable (ø 3.5,
DVM1 to TV or VCR,
mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
AUDIO cable (ø 3.5,
DVM1 to TV or VCR,
mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
S-VIDEO cable
Editing cable
DC cord
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CONTENTS
7
6
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
GETTING STARTED
8
Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8
Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9
Indoor Use..................................................................................... 10
Using The CAM Stand ........................................................................ 10
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal............................................... 11
Date/Time Settings .......................................................................... 12
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................................................. 13
Recording Mode Setting ..................................................................... 14
Hand Strap Attachment...................................................................... 14
Lens Cover Detachment ...................................................................... 14
Sun Hood Attachment ........................................................................ 15
Grip Attachment .............................................................................. 16
Remote Control Unit ......................................................................... 17
RECORDING
18
Full Auto/Manual Operation................................................................ 18
Basic Recording ............................................................................... 19
Advanced Features ........................................................................... 26
PLAYBACK
49
Basic Playback ................................................................................ 49
Basic Connections............................................................................. 50
Playback Menu................................................................................ 54
Advanced Features ........................................................................... 56
EDITING
58
Docking Station ............................................................................... 58
Dubbing ........................................................................................ 58
Brand Setting ................................................................................. 59
Random Assemble Editing ................................................................... 60
For More Accurate Editing ................................................................... 63
Audio Dubbing ................................................................................ 65
Insert Editing .................................................................................. 66
TROUBLESHOOTING
AFTER USE
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
67
72
73
Main Unit ...................................................................................... 73
LCD Monitor Indications During Recording ................................................ 74
LCD Monitor Indications During Playback ................................................. 75
Warning Indications .......................................................................... 75
Docking Station ............................................................................... 76
ABOUT DV
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
77
78
80
82
83
INDEX
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GETTING STARTED
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Charging The Battery Pack
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.
ATTACH
DETACH
Battery pack BN-V812U
Power cord
AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V80U
RED
DC jack
BLACK
Charger indicator 2
Charge marker
Power lamp
• The charge marker does not move by itself. After
charging or removing a discharged battery, be sure to
set the marker to the predetermined position.
Charger indicator 1
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
1 Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord in 4 Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of
to an AC outlet. The power indicator comes
on.
the arrow and lift off.
•Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/
Charger's power cord from an AC outlet.
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
2 Make sure the + – marks are facing down and
aligned with the corresponding marks on the
AC Power Adapter/Charger.
Charge Marker
•The Charge Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking
to indicate charging has started.
The charge marker makes it easy for you to
differentiate between charged and discharged
batteries. Choose RED or BLACK to mean charged
or discharged, and you'll always know the status of
your batteries.
CONFIRM STATUS
3 When the charger indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
•If two batteries are attached to the charger,
they will be charged in the order that they
were attached.
CHARGING TIME
BATTERY
ONE
TWO
BN-V812U
approx. 100 min.
approx. 200 min.
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NOTES:
Installing The Battery Pack
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the
adapter during battery charging, power is
supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be
sure to use the supplied power cord only.
● The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the
BN-V812U Battery Pack only.
The battery pack does not charge while in the
camcorder. Before installation, make sure the
battery pack has been charged fully.
Battery cover
Open switch
● When charging the Battery Pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the Charge
Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use.
Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
1
2
** Charging Environment
Perform charging where the temperature is between
10° and 30°C. (20°–25°C is the ideal temperature
range for charging.) If the environment is too cold,
charging may be incomplete.
Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting is possible for approximately
60 minutes, under the following conditions:
•A BN-V812U Battery Pack is in use
•The temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F
However, . . .
Battery
•If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or
•If zoom or Record/Standby are engaged repeat-
edly, continuous shooting capability is reduced
significantly. Before extended use, it is recom-
mended that you prepare enough battery packs to
cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
OPEN BATTERY COVER
1 1 Slide the open switch on the battery cover.
2 Pull open the battery cover in the direction
of the arrow.
INSERT BATTERY
2
3
Insert the + – end of the battery first.
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
BATTERY
RECORDING TIME
BN-V812U
approx. 60 min.
NOTES:
● To remove the battery pack, turn the Power Dial
to "OFF", open the battery cover and slide the
battery pack out.
● Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
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Bottom of the camcorder
Power cord
d
c
b
a
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
Lens
DC cord
B
D
DC-IN
CAM Stand
Core Filter
Connector is under
this cover
A
C
Indoor Use
Using The CAM Stand
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use
the AC Adapter instead of a battery.
During Playback
If you leave the camcorder's power on for a long
time while using it on a table top etc., the
camcorder's surface may become hot. Attach it to
the CAM Stand and play back.
SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER
1 Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord in
to an AC outlet.
SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER
2 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
During Recording
It is recommended to use the CAM Stand while
shooting from a table top or any other flat surface.
This provides stability to the camcorder.
SUPPLY POWER
1 Plug the DC cord into the camcorder.
NOTES:
● When using the provided DC cord, make sure
you connect the end of the cable with the core
filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves
performance of equipment.
ATTACH TO CAM STAND
a
B
b
C
c
2 Line up
A
d
with
,
with
,
with , and
D
with . Slide the camcorder in the
direction of the arrow.
● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, the
“Battery Low” indicator (੬ pg. 75) may appear.
This is not a malfunction.
•To detach the camcorder, slide it in the
opposite direction of the arrow.
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Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings.
Battery holder
3
Open switch
4
4
Battery cover
2
1
5
NOTES:
OPEN BATTERY COVER
1 1 Slide the open switch on the battery cover.
2 Pull open the battery cover in the direction
of the arrow.
● When the battery is depleted, the “
” indicator
appears in the LCD monitor after you turn the
power on.
● See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” on page 2 for
information on safe handling of lithium batteries.
● After changing the lithium battery, reset the date
and time (੬ pg. 12).
REMOVE OLD BATTERY
2
3
Pull the battery holer out in the direction of the
arrow and slide the battery down and out of
the holder.
INSERT NEW BATTERY
Insert the battery, with the “+” side showing, in
the holder.
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
4 Insert the battery holder into the battery cover.
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
5
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
12
Date/Time Settings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback (੬ pg. 54)
To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5.
LCD monitor
Lock button
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
Power Dial
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recording Menu
ON SCREEN
D I SPLAY
DATE/T I ME
OFF
AUTO
OFF
DEC 25 ’ 97
PM 5 : 30
PUSH-OPEN
MENU
MANUAL
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Date/Time Menu
Shooting mode selector
OPEN LCD MONITOR
INPUT DATE AND TIME
1 First press PUSH-OPEN button and open the 5 Place the pointer next to “DATE/TIME” by
pressing the –/+ button. Press MENU and
“Month” begins blinking.
LCD monitor fully.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically
when it is opened/closed at approx. 45
degrees.
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.
Using the –/+ button (press "+" to increase and "–" to
decrease), input the month. Press MENU. Repeat
the procedure to input the day, year, hour and
minute. Press MENU when the pointer is next to
“END” to exit.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
NOTE:
2
Set the Power Dial to "REC" by pressing down
the lock button located on the dial and setting
the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock
display will not move but the camcorder’s internal
clock continues to operate. Once you close the
menu, the date and time in the LCD monitor begin
operation from the current date and time, with no
delay or loss.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
3 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
4 Place the pointer next to "TO DATE/TIME
MENU" by pressing the –/+ button. Press "+" to
move up and "–" to move down. Press MENU
and the Date/Time Menu appears in the LCD
monitor.
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
OPEN/EJECT switch
Cassette holder
PUSH HERE
Cassette cover
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
NOTES:
OPEN CASSETTE DOOR
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
1 Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT
switch in the direction of the arrow. The
cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the
direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder
opens automatically.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
doesn’t open, close the cassette cover and try
again.
● Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the
holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the
holder will open automatically after a few
seconds.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cover.
● Closing the cassette cover before the cassette
holder comes out may cause damage to the
camcorder.
● When shooting again after already shooting a
scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded
over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of
whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See
page 20 for information about recording from the
middle of a tape.
•Before opening the cassette cover, disconnect
the headphones and AUDIO/VIDEO
connectors from the jacks because the
cassette cover will interfere with them.
•Do not touch internal components.
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette cover.
•When the battery's charge is low, you may
not be able to close the cover. Do not apply
force. Replace the battery with a fully
charged one before continuing.
** To protect valuable recordings . . .
..... slide the black switch on the back of the tape in
the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents this tape
from being recorded over. If you decide later that
you do want to record on this tape, slide the
switch back to “REC” before loading the tape.
RECORDING TIME
TAPE
RECORDING MODE
SP
LP
DVM-30
DVM-60
Approx. 30 min.
Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 45 min.
Approx. 90 min.
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
14
Recording Mode Setting
LCD
Set depending on your preference.
Set POWER to
“REC”.
monitor
SET RECORDING MODE
1 Set SP•LP switch. “LP” (Long Play) is more
economical, recording at 2/3 the speed of “SP”
(Standard Play).
•Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible
on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
SP-LP recording
mode switch
NOTES:
● If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
Recording mode indicator
SP
SP
LP
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.
Hand Strap Attachment
Lens Cover Detachment
The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm
hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold
the camcorder without using the Hand Strap.
When using an optional conversion lens or lens
filter (commercially available), you must first detach
the lens cover.
Eyelet
Lens cover
DETACH LENS COVER
Hand strap
1
Turn the lens cover in the direction of the
arrow to detach it.
1
2
•To re-attach it, turn it in the opposite
direction of the arrow.
•Do not forcefully re-attach the lens cover as
this may damage its ridge, making further use
of the lens cover impossible.
•Take care so that dust does not get on the
lens.
ATTACH HAND STRAP
1
Slide the strap through the eyelet, pulling
firmly to ensure secure attachment.
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Sun Hood Attachment
The sun hood shields the LCD monitor from reflection so that the user can watch it with ease even under
direct sunlight. It also helps protect the monitor from damage.
LCD monitor
A
A
To close the sun hood, push
.
Sun hood
Lens
Sun hood
Mark
LCD monitor
NOTE:
ATTACH SUN HOOD
When not using the LCD monitor, detach the sun
hood and close the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor
can not be closed with the sun hood attached.
1 Mount the sun hood on the LCD monitor so
A
that it opens when you pull
up.
•To detach, pull in the opposite direction of
the arrow.
To use the sun hood when tilting the LCD
monitor upward 180 degrees . . .
..... it is possible to attach the sun hood upside down.
When turning over the LCD monitor, attach the
sun hood upside down.
OPEN SUN HOOD
A
2
3
Pull
up to open the sun hood.
DETACH SUN HOOD
•If detaching is difficult, grasp the sun hood at
the positions marked with a on top and
bottom, and pull toward yourself.
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
16
Grip Attachment
Use of the grip enables stable shooting.
Bottom of the camcorder
A
B
Grip
Tripod mounting socket
Screw
To detach, turn
the screw in the
opposite direction
of the arrow.
a
b
ALIGN
TIGHTEN
Align the grip's screw with the camcorder's socket for
Tighten the screw in the directon of the arrow as in
the illustrations.
1
2
a
B
b
A
tripod mounting,
with
and
with
.
Grip Adjustment
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Separate the
pad. Take special care not to drop the camcorder.
1
2
3
Pad
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the RECORDING
START/STOP button and the zoom switch. Refasten the grip band.
Grip band
RE-ATTACH PAD
When mounting on a tripod . . .
...... align the tripod's screw with the
mounting socket on the bottom
of the grip.
When putting the camcorder
with the grip attached into the
soft camera case . . .
...... insert with lens side down, slide
the soft camera case's flap
through the grip's loop and close
the flap.
When loading/unloading a
cassette . . .
...... tilt the grip toward you. You can
load/unload a cassette with the
grip attached.
Bottom of the grip
Grip
Cassette
cover
Tripod mounting socket
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Remote Control Unit
You can use the RM-V708U to control the camcorder when it’s attached to the Docking Station.
RECORDING START/STOP Button (੬ pg. 66)
POWER ON/OFF Button
PAUSE IN connector (੬ pg. 60)
ZOOM Buttons (੬ pg. 56)
When the camcorder’s Power
Dial is set to “PLAY”, you can
turn the unit’s power on and off
using the RM-V708U.
DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 65)
SHIFT Button (੬ pg. 56)
T
W
AUDIO MONITOR
Button (੬ pg. 65)
MBR SET Button (੬ pg. 59)
A. DUB Button (੬ pg. 65)
SLOW Rewind/Forward
Buttons (੬ pg. 53)
LEFT/RIGHT Buttons
(੬ pg. 56)
DOWN Button (੬ pg. 56)
INSERT Button (੬ pg. 66)
UP Button (੬ pg. 56)
FADE/WIPE Button
(੬ pg. 60)
EFFECT Button
(੬ pg. 57)
EFFECT ON/OFF
Button (੬ pg. 57)
Operation Buttons
(੬ pg. 56, 66)
CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 61)
R.A. EDIT Buttons (੬ pg. 60)
Installing The Battery
The RM-V708U uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
1 Pull out in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the knob as shown.
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
RE-INSERT HOLDER
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Knob
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RECORDING
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Full Auto/Manual Operation
The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes.
According to the shooting mode selector position
you have selected, "F.AUTO" or "MANUAL"
appears in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor
screen.
When set to "AUTO"
When set to "MANUAL"
F.AUTO
MANUAL
PAUSE
PAUSE
AUTO
Shooting mode selector
MANUAL
Function
Shooting mode selector position
F(ull) AUTO mode MANUAL mode
Snapshot (੬ pg. 26)
YES*1 (Active until reset)
YES
Scene (੬ pg. 28, 33)
YES*2 (Active until reset)
YES
YES
Self-Timer (੬ pg. 29)
Focus (੬ pg. 46)
YES
AUTO
AUTO/MANUAL
ON/OFF
AUTO/MANUAL
AUTO/MANUAL
ON/OFF
YES
D.I.Stabilizer (੬ pg. 31)*3
Exposure Control (੬ pg. 47)
White Balance (੬ pg. 44)
Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 25)
P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 40)
FADER/WIPE (੬ pg. 34)
Not operational
AUTO
AUTO
20x only
Not operational
Not operational
YES
*1– Only "ON" is available for "PHOTO FRAME". ("OFF" is not possible.) It is not possible to mute the
shutter sound effect.
*2– To change a setting in the system menu, follow steps on page 32. The new setting becomes available
when you engage the “F.AUTO” mode.
*3– Set to OFF at shipment.
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Basic Recording
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (੬ pgs. 8 – 16). Set the shooting mode
selector to "AUTO" and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
NOTE:
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (੬ pg. 12). Even if they don’t appear during
recording, you can display them during playback (੬ pg. 55).
Lock button
Power Dial
Power lamp
LCD monitor
RECORDING
START/STOP button
LCD monitor
PAUSE
PUSH-OPEN
Record/Standby
LCD monitor
REC
AUTO
During recording
MANUAL
OPEN LCD MONITOR
START RECORDING
1 Press PUSH-OPEN to open the LCD monitor 4 When “PAUSE” appears in the LCD monitor,
fully.
press RECORDING START/STOP. A beep
signals the start of recording.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically
when it is opened/closed at approx. 45
degrees.
END RECORDING
5
When you’re finished recording, press
RECORDING START/STOP. Close the LCD
monitor; the power lamp goes out.
TURN ON POWER
2
3
Press the lock button located on the Power
Dial and turn the Power Dial to "REC". The
power lamp comes on and Record/Standby
mode is engaged.
•When transporting, make sure the LCD
monitor is closed and locked.
•To turn power on again, open the LCD
monitor.
•If you don't open the LCD monitor, power
cannot be turned on.
OR
Set the Power Dial to "OFF".
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the shooting mode selector to "AUTO".
•When turning to "OFF", it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
•In the “AUTO” mode, only Zoom (20x),
Snapshot, 5S (if you change the setting in the
System Menu, either 5SD or ANIM. (anima-
tion) becomes available — see pgs. 32, 33)
and Self-Timer are available.
NOTES:
● If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode, power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads.
To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Dial to “OFF”, then to “REC”. As long as you don’t take out the tape you
were using or play it back, you can continue from where you left off with no noticeable brake on the recorded video.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur
when editing the tape. Continue recording from where you stop so there are no gaps by following "Recording from the
middle of a tape" (੬ pg. 20).
● Recored/Standby means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect optional headphones to
the headphones jack.
● The sun hood should be used when under direct sunlight.
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RECORDING (Cont.)
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Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing
back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this
procedure.
LCD monitor
Lock button
RECORDING
START/STOP Button
Power Dial
STOP PLAY REW
FF
PLAY/PAUSE REW
STOP
FF
OPEN LCD MONITOR
START RECORDING
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
5 Set the Power Dial to “REC” and press
RECORDING START/STOP.
SELECT MODE
•Start recording from a point prior to the end
of the last recording. A few seconds of the
end of the last recording will be erased.
2
Press down the lock button located on the
Power Dial and turn the Power Dial to "PLAY".
START SEARCH
NOTE:
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REW or FF.
Watch in the LCD monitor for the spot where
you want to begin recording.
If you start recording from the end of the previous
recording leaving no blank space, there may be
situations where a clean transition is not possible.
ENGAGE STILL MODE
4 Once you find the spot at which you want to
start recording, press PLAY/PAUSE to engage
the Still mode.
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from "00:00:00"
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Snapshot Search (੬ pg. 27) and Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 60), time code is
necessary. If during recording a blank portion is recorded partway through the tape, the time code is
interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from "00:00:00". This
means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene.
To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in "Recording From The Middle of
A Tape" (੬ pg. 20) in the following cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when
LCD monitor
you shoot again.
Time code is displayed
during playback.
•When power shuts off during shooting.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted
during shooting.
Minutes
Seconds
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
•When shooting again after already shooting a
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
12 : 34 : 29
Frames (30 frames =
1 second)
NOTES:
● The Time Code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
Blank
Newly recorded scene
Shooting start point
Shooting stop point
Shooting start point
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
New scene
Latest scene
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
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What Happens When You Shoot Sideways
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Tape Remaining Indicator
The time remaining on the tape is automatically
monitored and displayed in the LCD monitor
(੬ pg. 74). When the tape ends, “TAPE END”
appears in the LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor
indications are turned off (੬ pg. 23), the tape
remaining indicator appears when remaining time
reaches 2 minutes.
If the camcorder is held horizon-
tally (on its side) while shooting,
the recorded/played-back image
also appears on its side.
90min
REC
89 min
2 min blinking
3 min
1 min blinking
0 min blinking
Holding The Camcorder
GRASP CAMCORDER
1 Grasp the camcorder with the pinkie finger
positioned under the bottom of the camcorder.
•Be sure to use the provided hand strap.
•The grip is also recommended.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
2
Hold the camcorder with both hands for stable
shooting.
•Be careful not to push the LCD monitor or
the buttons you do not wish to use.
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LCD monitor
IND/DISPLAY
BRIGHT
Brightness Control
Journalistic shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may
be required for more dramatic results.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
pressing the –/+ button.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
OPEN LCD MONITOR
1
If you want to brighten the image...
1
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
Press the "+" button.
TILT LCD MONITOR
If you want to darken the image...
Press the "–" button.
2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction.
•The brightness indication appears in the LCD
monitor.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle
(270°: 90° downward, 180° upward).
LCD Monitor Indications
You can make the LCD monitor indications appear/
disappear.
PRESS IND/DISPLAY BUTTON
1 When you do not want the indications to
appear, press the IND/DISPLAY button. Certain
indications disappear.
Press again to make the indicaitons reappear.
•If you keep this button pressed more than 2
seconds, the LCD monitor switches off. To
turn on the LCD monitor again, keep IND/
DISPLAY pressed more than 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator
and warnings disappear from the LCD monitor.
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RECORDING (Cont.)
Interface Shooting
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own
image in the LCD monitor.
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TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to
180 degrees so that it faces forward.
START RECORDING
2 Point the lens toward yourself and start
recording.
•During Interface Shooting, the tape remain-
ing indicator and warning indications
(੬ pgs. 74, 75) are the only ones that will be
shown; they will appear horizontally
reversed in the display, but are not reversed
in the recording.
NOTE:
Lens
The tape remaining indicator does not appear
during interface shooting. However, when the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator
appears showing the remaining time:
– – –
(blinking)
(blinking)
(blinking)
–
– –
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Zoom
Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (੬ pg. 31).
Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (toward “+”) or zoom out (toward “–”). The zoom speed is
variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.
NOTE:
Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (੬ pg. 41), the Picture Wipe/
Dissolve function (੬ pg. 36) or the 5SD mode (੬ pg. 28) are activated.
Digital zoom
zone
D
T
10X zoom
zone
W
Zoom display
Zoom switch
T
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
W
D
T
D
T
D
T
D
T
W
W
W
W
T
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
W
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RECORDING Advanced Features
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Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.
Speaker
LCD monitor
Lock button
Power Dial
PUSH-OPEN
Press SNAPSHOT during recording
SNAPSHOT
Press SNAPSHOT during Record/Standby mode
Motor Drive mode:
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect
1 Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the
similar to serial photography. (The interval between
LCD monitor fully.
the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds)
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Changing the Snapshot Setting:
•Still image with no frame can also be recorded
(੬ pg. 32).
•When you don't want to hear the shutter sound,
set BEEP/TALLY to "NO" in the system menu
(੬ pg. 32). Though the sound is not heard from
the speaker, it is recorded on the tape.
2 Press the lock button located on the Power
Dial and turn the Power Dial to "REC", "5S" or
"
".
TAKE SNAPSHOT
3 Press the SNAPSHOT button. “PHOTO”
appears in the LCD monitor, and the image,
bordered by a white frame, will be recorded
and displayed in the LCD monitor for 6
seconds. The next image then gradually
overlaps the snapshot and normal recording
resumes.
•When using the Snapshot function from
Record/Standby, the camcorder returns to
Record/Standby after 6 seconds.
•The sound effect of a shutter closing is
recorded together with the image.
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Snapshot Search
The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot
mode, or scenes where Strobe was used.
To Stop A Snapshot Search In Progress . . .
ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH
..... press SNAPSHOT again.
1 Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
NOTES:
REWIND TAPE
● To temporarily stop playback, press PAUSE. This
is known as “still playback”. Press again to
resume normal playback. If still playback
continues for more than about 3 minutes, the
camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged.
If the camcorder is left in its Stop mode for 5
minutes, its power goes off automatically.
● By attaching the camcorder to the Docking
Station and connecting a video printer to the
station, it is possible to print out snapshots.
(੬ pg. 49).
2 Press REW. Let the tape rewind to the begin-
ning, where it stops automatically.
BEGIN SEARCH
3 Press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder begins
searching for the first scene recorded in
Snapshot mode or where the Strobe effect was
used.
•If the first scene on the tape was recorded in
Snapshot mode or with the Strobe effect, the
camcorder may not be able to locate the
exact beginning of the scene.
Snapshot Search could malfunction if the
recorded tape has:
•Too little time between Snap shots
•Blank space between recordings
•Snap shots taken using Motor Drive mode
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Scene
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second
function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/
Wipe (੬ pg. 34), P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 40) and other manual operations cannot be performed.
Lock button
RECORDING
START/STOP button
LCD monitor
Power Dial
LCD monitor
REC
PUSH-OPEN
5S MODE
Dissolves during 5 second mode recording
Select “5SD” at the System Menu (੬ pg. 32).
After 5 sec.
“5SD MODE” appears in the LCD monitor in step 2
below. Record one 5-second clip, and the image at the
end of the clip is stored. If you record the next clip
within 5 minutes, the previous scene dissolves as the
new scene appears.
PAUSE
* If you turn the power off, the stored image will be lost.
5S MODE
Record/Standby
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the
LCD monitor fully.
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
Set the Power Dial to the “REC” or “OFF”
position.
1
2
3
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .
..... instead of pressing RECORDING START/STOP
in step 2, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder
records a 6-second still with the shutter sound.
(੬ pg. 26).
SELECT MODE
Press the lock button located on the Power
Dial and turn the Power Dial to "5S". Then
press RECORDING START/STOP. “5S MODE”
appears in the LCD monitor, the tally lamp
lights to indicate the start of recording, and
after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record/
Standby mode.
•If you press and hold RECORDING START/
STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts,
Record/Standby mode is not engaged.
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Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
RECORDING
LCD monitor
START/STOP
button
LCD monitor
F . AUTO
– – –
PAUSE
After 15 sec.
PUSH-OPEN
F . AUTO
REC
Lock button
Power Dial
During recording
OPEN LCD MONITOR
END RECORDING
1
Press the PUSH-OPEN switch and open the
3
Press RECORDING START/STOP and set the
LCD monitor fully.
Power Dial to the “REC” or “OFF” position.
•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180
degrees so that it faces forward and view
yourself while self-recording.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .
..... in step 2, press SNAPSHOT instead of
RECORDING START/STOP. After 15 seconds, a
6-second still with the shutter sound effect is
recorded. After that, the camcorder enters the
Record/Standby mode.
SELECT MODE
2 Press the lock button located on the Power
Dial and turn the Power Dial to “ ” and press
RECORDING START/STOP. “ ” appears in
the LCD monitor, and the tally lamp lights and
begins blinking 15 seconds before recording
starts. When the light stops blinking and stays
on, recording begins.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Menus
The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image
Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 38), P.AE/Effect (੬ pg. 42), Date/Time Menu, System Menu, and
White Balance (੬ pg. 44). The following selection procedure applies to Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification,
Stabilization and Gain Up.
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20
X
D I S
OFF
AGC
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Power Dial
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recoring Menu
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20
X
D I S
OFF
AGC
AUTO
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
PUSH-OPEN
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
MANUAL
MENU
END
Shooting mode selector
OPEN LCD MONITOR
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Cycle the available settings of the selected
function by pressing the +/– button. Stop when
the one you need is displayed. Then press
MENU and the pointer automatically moves to
“END”.
1 First press PUSH-OPEN button and open the
5
LCD monitor fully.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically
when it is opened/closed at approx. 45
degrees.
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 4 and 5.
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
SELECT OPERATION MODE
6 Press MENU. Selection is complete and the
2 Set the Power Dial to "REC" by pressing down
the lock button located on the dial and setting
the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
menu disappears.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
3 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
SELECT FUNCTION
4 Place the pointer next to the desired function
by pressing the –/+ button, then press MENU.
The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the
function has been selected.
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
10X
OFF
When recording while holding the camcorder in
your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or
no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause
shakiness in the recorded image.
20X
100X
SQUEEZE
CINEMA
ON
OFF
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
D I S
GA I N UP
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
ON–Compensates for relatively small shakes that
occur when shooting close up. “ ” appears in the
LCD monitor during recording. *This function is
usable when the shooting mode selector is set to
"MANUAL".
OFF–When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed
position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to “OFF”.
If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera
to follow a moving subject, unnecessary
compensation occurs and this can result in an
unnatural recorded image.
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
END
SET MENU BUTTON
AUTO
A
AGC
OFF
NOTES:
● The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand
movements while shooting.
● The Stabilizer will not work when certain
P.AE/ Effects (Classic Film, Strobe, Slow 1, 2
੬ pg. 41) and Fade/Wipe Effects (Picture Wipe/
WIDE MODE
This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen TVs
(16:9 aspect ratio). When using this mode, please refer to
your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
Dissolve ੬ pg. 36) are activated. The “
”
indicator appears blinking in the LCD monitor.
ZOOM Magnification
You can select 10x, 20x, or 100x zoom
magnifications.
SQUEEZE–For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of
16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without
distortion.
appears in the LCD monitor. During
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitors, the image is
elongated vertically.
10x–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality
of the recording.
20x–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets
you get closer up.
100x–Electronically-processed images at 100-times
magnification.
CINEMA–Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the
screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the
screen ratio becomes 16:9. During playback/recording on
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor, black bands are inserted at the top
and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a
letterboxed 16:9 movie.
OFF–Select “OFF” when you don’t want to use either of the
above modes (first set the shooting mode selector to
"MANUAL"). *During Full-Auto operation, both Squeeze
and Cinema modes are unusable.
GAIN UP
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in
areas with low or poor lighting.
A discriminating signal is automatically recorded when you
select either “SQUEEZE” or “CINEMA” for recording. If
your wide TV has the automatic discriminating function,
connect an S-Video cable between S2 connector on the TV
and the S-Video output connector on the Docking Station.
During playback, the image is naturally expanded to fit the
wide screen, with no proportional distortion.
If your wide screen TV has no S2 connector, automatic
signal discrimination can not be performed, and it should
be done manually.
–The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
A
(1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or
poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a
brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the
subject’s movements are not smooth nor natural.
OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a
problem.
AGC–This is the factory setting, and is automatically
activated during Auto operation. The overall
appearance is jagged, but the image is bright and
NOTES:
the movements are more natural than in “
mode.
”
A
● When playing back through a video cassette recorder, or
to a wide-screen TV, that doesn’t have the automatic
discriminating function, change the setting on the TV
manually.
● When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and
Cinema, Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema
during fast-forward or rewind.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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System Menu
The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID
numbers, and Photo Frame.
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Power Dial
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recording Menu
SCENE
5S
BEEP/TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE
I D No .
ON
AUTO
OFF
32kHz
06
PUSH-OPEN
PHOTO FRAME
ON
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
MANUAL
END
MENU
System Menu
Shooting mode selector
OPEN LCD MONITOR
SELECT FUNCTION
1 First press PUSH-OPEN switch and open the 5 Place the pointer next to the desired function
by pressing the –/+ button, then press MENU.
LCD monitor fully.
The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the
function has been selected.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off automatically
when it is opened/closed at approx. 45
degrees.
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to
180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees.
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
6 Press the –/+ button to cycle through the
available settings for the selected function, and
stop when the desired setting appears. Then
press MENU, and the pointer automatically
moves to “END”.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
2 Set the Power Dial to "REC" by pressing down
the lock button located on the dial and setting
the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 5 and 6.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
CLOSE SYSTEM MENU
7 Press MENU twice. Setting is complete and the
System Menu disappears.
3
4
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO SYSTEM MENU”
by pressing the –/+ button, then press MENU.
The System Menu appears in the LCD monitor.
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5S
5SD
ANIM.
ON
OFF
SCENE
5S
BEEP/TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE
I D No .
ON
OFF
AUTO
OFF
32kHz
06
32 kHz
48 kHz
PHOTO FRAME
ON
This number is necessary when
connecting the camcorder to a
computer [01 to 99].
ON
OFF
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
SCENE (5-Second Mode)
WIND CUT
To enable this mode, open the LCD monitor fully
and turn the Power Dial to "5S" while pressing the
lock button.
When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise
created by wind.
AUTO–When shooting in high winds, noise is
automatically reduced.
•“ ” appears in the LCD monitor.
•The quality of the sound will change. This is
normal.
5S–Pressing RECORDING START/STOP allows you
to take a 5-second “clip”. Press repeatedly for a
succession of short recordings.
5SD–If you record a 5-second clip within 5 minutes
after the previous one, the end of the old scene
dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a
2-second period (੬ pg. 28).
ANIM. (Animation)–Each time you press
RECORDING START/STOP, a 1/8-second recording
is taken. By using an inanimate object and changing
its position between shots, you can record the
subject as though it’s moving.
OFF–This function is disabled.
NOTE:
The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto
operation.
SOUND
Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz.
NOTES:
32 kHz–The camcorder is factory-preset for 32 kHz.
This setting enables recording of stereo sound on
four separate channels, and is recommended for use
when performing Audio Dubbing.
48 kHz– This setting enables recording of stereo
sound on two separate channels. *A tape recorded
at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing.
● During use of SCENE effect, focus (੬ pg. 46) and
exposure control (੬ pg. 47) enter Full Auto
operation.
● Animation is not available in the LP mode. If you
tried to record in the LP mode after setting ANIM.,
the recording mode indicator "LP" begins to blink,
switches to "SP" and recording goes on.
PHOTO FRAME
BEEP/TALLY
The snapshot function has two types of photo
effects; with frame and without frame.
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or
off, and at the beginning and end of recording.
Tally lamp lights up during recording.
Shutter sound is heard when pressing the SNAP-
SHOT button.
ON–When engaged during recording, there will be
a momentary camera shutter-type blackout, a
shutter sound effect is recorded on the tape, and a
white-bordered still image is displayed and
recorded.
OFF–When engaged during recording, a still image
is displayed and recorded.
ON–To activate the beep/shutter sounds and tally
lamp.
OFF–To turn off the beep/shutter sounds and tally
lamp. Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
NOTE:
Photo Frame is activated during Full Auto operation.
NOTE:
Beep is automatically turned on during Full Auto
operation.
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FADE/WIPE Effects
Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to
scene.
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange
them (੬ pg. 38, 39).
LCD monitor
FADER / W IPE SELECT
LCD monitor
FADER / W IPE SELECT
Shooting mode
selector
OFF
OFF
W
K
H
WH
BK
WH ITE FADER
BLACK FADER
D I SSOLVE
1
2
3
4
5
WH ITE FADER
BLACK FADER
D I SSOLVE
1
2
3
4
5
B
AUTO
P
P
CORNER W IPE
W INDOW W IPE
CORNER W IPE
W INDOW W IPE
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SFX
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SFX
MANUAL
Power Dial
FADER/WIPE Menu
After 2 sec.
EFFECT
W
H
PAUSE
FOCUS PRO. EXP.
RECORDING
START/STOP
button
IND/DISPLAY
MENU
BRIGHT
SELECT OPERATION MODE
START RECORDING
1
2
First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
4
5
Press RECORDING START/STOP. The buzzer
sounds, indicating the start of recording.
DEACTIVATE FADE/WIPE EFFECTS
In step 3, place the pointer next to “OFF”.
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU
Press 2. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
NOTES:
● When "PRO." is not displayed on the LCD
monitor, FADE/WIPE Effects are not available. To
make it appear, press the IND/DISPLAY button.
● If certain P.AE/Effects are activated, some Fade/
Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/
Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current
situation, the indication blinks.
SELECT EFFECT
3 Place the pointer next to the desired effect by
pressing the –/+ button.
•Once you select the desired effect, the Fader/
Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is
activated within 2 seconds. The indicator
representing the selected effect appears in the
LCD monitor.
● The P.AE Effect Menu is displayed if
2
is pressed
twice. Press
Menu.
2
again to display the Fader/Wipe
● Beep won't sound when the shooting mode
selector is set to “MANUAL” if “BEEP” is set to
“OFF” in the System Menu (੬ pg. 32).
NOTE:
Refer to pages 35 – 39 for Fade/Wipe effects and
techniques.
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Fades and Wipes
A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or
white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (੬ pg. 34).
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange
them (੬ pg. 38).
FADE
Example
Fade In
WHITE FADER
W
H
Fade Out
WIPE
Example
SCROLL WIPE
Wipe In
RECORDING
START/STOP
button
Wipe Out
CORNER WIPE:
ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper
right to the lower left corner, or wipe out
from lower left to upper right, leaving a
black screen.
1 Press RECORDING START/STOP to start
recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs
automatically.
ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT
2 When you want to stop recording the scene,
press RECORDING START/STOP. Before the
camcorder enters the Record/Standby mode,
the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automati-
cally.
WINDOW WIPE:
The scene starts in the center of a black
screen and wipes in toward the corners, or
comes in from the corners, gradually wiping
out to the center.
SLIDE WIPE:
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from
left to right.
NOTE:
You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by
pressing and holding the RECORDING START/
STOP button.
DOOR WIPE:
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen
open to the left and right, revealing the
scene, or wipe out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the
scene.
WHITE FADER:
W
H
Fade in or out with a white screen.
BLACK FADER:
Fade in or out with a black screen.
BLACK & WHITE FADER:
Fade in to a color screen from a black and
white screen, or fade out from color to
black and white.
SCROLL WIPE:
BK
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top
of a black screen, or wipes out from top to
bottom, leaving a black screen.
B/W
SHUTTER WIPE:
Wipe in toward the center of a black screen
from the top and bottom, or wipe out from
the center toward the top and bottom,
leaving a black screen.
MOSAIC FADER:
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic
effect.
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36
Picture Wipe/Dissolve
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture
Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (੬ pg. 34).
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange
them (੬ pg. 38).
Previous scene end
Example
SCROLL WIPE
P
The next scene gradually
wipes in over the previous
scene.
Within 5 minutes . . .
RECORDING
START/STOP
button
Wipe In
DISSOLVE:
START RECORDING
P
P
The new scene gradually appears as the
old one gradually disappears.
1 Press RECORDING START/STOP.
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE
2 Press RECORDING START/STOP when one
scene is finished. The point at which the scene
ended is stored in memory.
CORNER WIPE:
The new scene wipes in over the
previous one from the upper right corner
to the lower left corner.
WINDOW WIPE:
RESUME RECORDING
The next scene gradually wipes in from the
center of the screen toward the corners,
covering the previous scene.
P
3 If you start recording a new scene within 5
minutes of the end of the previous recording
(without having turned the camcorder’s power
off), the previous scene wipes out from bottom
to top, revealing the new scene.
SLIDE WIPE:
The next scene gradually wipes in over
the previous one from right to left.
P
P
NOTES:
DOOR WIPE:
● If you turn off the power after having finished
recording a scene, the stored point is erased.
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve
combination. When this happens, the Picture
Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Try recording
again, but don’t turn the power off when you’re
finished. The camcorder stores the end point of
the last recorded scene, and you can use Picture
Wipe/Dissolve between the last scene and the
next one.
The previous scene wipes out from the
center to the right and left, like a door
being pushed open to reveal the next
scene.
SCROLL WIPE:
The new scene wipes in over the last one
from the bottom of the screen to the top.
P
P
SHUTTER WIPE:
The new scene wipes in over the
previous one from the center toward the
top and bottom of the screen.
● The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is
not stored.
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RECORDING
START/STOP
button
Random Variations
START RECORDING
1 Press RECORDING START/STOP, and “
?
R
”
?
appears in the LCD monitor. The camcorder
does the rest, selecting an effect at random.
R
RANDOM FADER:
When this function is activated, the camcorder
randomly selects the effect used in scene transition
(from the Fade and Wipe effects).
•The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe
In. If you press RECORDING START/STOP
during recording, Record/Standby mode is
preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out; when
you resume recording, it begins with a Fade
In or Wipe In.
B/W
W
H
BK
NOTE:
The camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at
random.
The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available
when Random Fader is activated.
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu.
To use effects that don’t appear in the menu,
exchange them (੬ pg. 38).
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Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects
You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others. After exchanging, the new
effects appear in the Fader/Wipe Menu.
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DAT E / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Power Dial
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recording Menu
FADER /W IPE CUSTOMIZE
W
H
WH ITE FADER
BLACK FADER
D I SSOLVE
CORNER W IPE
W INDOW W IPE
1
2
3
4
5
BK
P
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
FADER/WIPE Customize
MENU
MANUAL
Shooting mode selector
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SELECT NEW EFFECT
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. 5 Cycle through the remaining effects by
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
pressing the –/+ button and stop when the one
you want is displayed. Press MENU.
•The pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To replace other effects, repeat steps 4 and 5.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
2
CLOSE MENU
6 Press MENU twice. Selection is complete, and
you can use the new effects during recording
(੬ pg. 34).
ACCESS FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE
3 MENU
Place the pointer next to “TO FADER/WIPE
MENU” by pressing the –/+ button, then press
MENU. The Fader/Wipe Customize Menu
appears.
To use the exchanged FADE/WIPE effects,
refer to the following pages:
•Fades and Wipes ............................. ੬ pg. 35
•Picture Wipe/Dissolve..................... ੬ pg. 36
•Random Variations.......................... ੬ pg. 37
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED
4 Place the pointer next to the number of the
effect you want to replace by pressing the –/+
button, then press MENU. The cursor stops
blinking.
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Refer to page 34 on using the exchanged effects.
18 scene transitions
pg. 35
Fades and Wipes
B/W
W
H
B
K
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
BLACK & WHITE FADER
MOSAIC FADER
CORNER WIPE
WINDOW WIPE
SCROLL WIPE
SLIDE WIPE
DOOR WIPE
SHUTTER WIPE
pg. 36
Picture Wipe/Dissolve
P
P
P
DISSOLVE
CORNER WIPE
WINDOW WIPE
P
P
P
SLIDE WIPE
DOOR WIPE
SCROLL WIPE
P
SHUTTER WIPE
pg. 37
Random Variations
?
R
RANDOM FADER
LCD monitor
FADER /W IPE CUSTOMIZE
W
H
WH ITE FADER
BLACK FADER
D I SSOLVE
CORNER W IPE
W INDOW W IPE
1
2
3
4
5
BK
P
Select 5 of the 18 scene
transitions one by one.
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
FADER/WIPE Customize
END
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
40
P.AE/Effects
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effects Menu. In addition, you can exchange 5 of the 13
options that appear for other available effects (੬ pg. 42).
After 2 sec.
LCD monitor
P . AE / EFFECT SELECT
LCD monitor
P . AE / EFFECT SELECT
PAUSE
OFF
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
1/250 SHUTTER 1/250
TW IL IGHT
1
2
3
4
5
1/250 SHUTTER 1/250
TW IL IGHT
SEP I A
SEP I A
B/
W
MONOTONE
B/
W
MONOTONE
CLASS IC F I LM
CLASS IC F I LM
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SFX
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SFX
P.AE/EFFECTS Menu
(factory setting)
The indicator for the selected mode appears, and the selected mode
is engaged.
RECORDING
START/STOP
button
Power Dial
FOCUS PRO. EXP.
AUTO
IND/DISPLAY
MENU
Shooting mode
selector
MANUAL
BRIGHT
SELECT OPERATION MODE
DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. 4 To turn off the selected effect, re-access the
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
P.AE/Effects Menu and place the pointer next to
“OFF” by pressing the –/+ button.
NOTES:
ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU
● When "PRO." is not displayed on the LCD
monitor, P.AE/Effects is not available. To make it
appear, press the IND/DISPLAY button.
2 Press
2
twice. The P.AE/Effects Menu appears
in the LCD monitor.
● If certain Fades or Wipes are activated, some
P.AE/Effects cannot be used, If you select a P.AE/
Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the
effect’s name or symbol begins flashing.
SELECT EFFECT
3 Place the pointer next to the desired effect by
pressing the –/+ button.
•Approximately 2 seconds after you place the
pointer, the P.AE/Effects Menu disappears and
the selected mode is activated. The name or
symbol of the selected mode appears in the
LCD monitor.
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MONOTONE
ߛ B/W
Like classic black and white films, your footage is
shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide
Cinema function, it enhances the “classic film”
effect.
VIDEO ECHO
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your
recording a “fantasy” feeling.
SEPIA
ߛ Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for
a classic look.
STROBE
CLASSIC FILM
ߛ Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
SHUTTER
(Variable Shutter
(Speed)
TWILIGHT
ߛ 1/60–Normally, when recording images from an
NTSC TV, a black band appears. Setting the
shutter speed to 1/60 makes the band thinner.
1/100–When used in areas where the AC is
50 Hz, and when shooting under flourescent or
mercury lighting, the picture may flicker. Setting
the shutter speed to 1/100 reduces the flicker.
1/250 (factory preset), 1/500–These settings
allow fast-moving images to be captured one
frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker
the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
** Checked “
ߛ ”effects are factory preset. To use other effects, refer to “Exchanging P.AE/
Effects” on page 42.
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter
than they would be under good natural lighting.
x 4 = 4 times sensitivity
1
(shutter speed 1/15 sec.)
x 10 = 10 times sensitivity
(shutter speed 1/6 sec.)
2
NOTES:
● When using Slow, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.
● Use Slow only in dark areas.
● The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use.
● If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if
possible.
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42
Exchanging P.AE/Effects
You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others.
Refer to page 40 on using the exchanged effects.
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DAT E / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Power Dial
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recording Menu
P . AE / EFFECT CUSTOMIZE
1
2
3
4
5
1/250 SHUTTER1/250
TW IL IGHT
SEP I A
B/
W
MONOTONE
CLASS IC F I LM
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
P.AE/EFFECT
Customize Menu
MENU
MANUAL
Shooting mode selector
SELECT MODE
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. 4 Place the pointer next to the number of the
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
effect you want to replace by pressing the –/+
button, then press MENU. The pointer stops
blinking.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
SELECT NEW EFFECT
2
5
Cycle through the remaining effects by
pressing the –/+ button and stop when the one
you want is displayed. Press MENU.
ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT CUSTOMIZE
3 MENU
•The pointer automatically moves to “END”.
•To replace other effects, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Place the pointer next to “TO P.AE/EFFECT
MENU” by pressing the –/+ button. Then press
MENU and the P.AE/Effect Customize Menu
appears in the LCD monitor
CLOSE MENU
6 Press MENU twice. Selection is finished, and
you can use the new effect(s) in recording
(੬ pg. 40).
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Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” ੬ pg. 12). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the
Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time appears in the LCD monitor if the Shooting mode selector is set to
“MANUAL”. The Date/Time is always displayed in the LCD monitor when the Shooting mode selector is set
to “AUTO”.
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Power Dial
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recording Menu
ON SCREEN
D I SPLAY
DATE/T I ME
OFF
OFF
AUTO
DEC 25 ’ 97
PM 5 : 30
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
MENU
MANUAL
END
Date/Time Menu
Shooting mode selector
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. 5 Cycle through the available settings of the
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
selected functions by pressing the –/+ button
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
Then press MENU and the pointer automati-
cally moves to “END”.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
2
3
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Press MENU twice. Selection is complete and
the menu disappears.
6
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Place the pointer next to "TO DATE/TIME
MENU" by pressing the –/+ button. Press
toward "+" to move up and toward "–" to move
down. Press MENU and the Date/Time Menu
appears in the LCD monitor.
NOTES:
● Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON
SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The
display appears on the connected TV when the
camcorder is in Record/Standby mode.
● The Indicator/Display function overrides these
settings. If you have set the ON SCREEN or
DISPLAY function and the indication does not
appear on the display then press the IND/
DISPLAY button (੬ pg. 23).
INPUT DATE AND TIME
4 Place the pointer next to "DISPLAY" by pressing
the –/+ button, then press MENU. The cursor
stops blinking, indicating that the function has
been selected.
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White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is
correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator
would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Power Dial
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Recording Menu
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
AUTO
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
W.BALANCE
AUTO
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
MENU
MANUAL
END
Shooting mode selector
SELECT MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. 4 Cycle through the available settings of the
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
selected functions by pressing the –/+ button,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
Then press MENU and the pointer
automatically moves to "END".
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in
the LCD monitor.
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
5 Press MENU again. Selection is complete and
the menu disappears.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
..... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the shooting
mode selector to “AUTO”.
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU
3
Place the pointer next to "W.BALANCE" by
pressing the –/+ button. Press "+" to move up
and "–" to move down. Then press MENU. The
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the
function has been selected.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects
Sepia or Monotone are activated.
AUTO–The white balance is adjusted automatically.
This is the factory preset position.
“
”– When using a video light or other similar
type of lighting.
“
“
“
”–When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
”–When shooting with the white balance
already having been set on the subject (੬ pg. 45).
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Manual White Balance Operation
If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various
types of lighting
White paper
LCD monitor
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
20X
OFF
AGC
D I S
GA I N UP
TO FADER / W IPE MENU
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
W.BALANCE
Power Dial
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
END
SET MENU BUTTON
Recording Menu
MANUAL
PAUSE
AUTO
MENU
MANUAL
Shooting mode selector
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
..... In step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The
white balance is adjusted based on the color,
changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green;
blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper
purple.
SELECT MODE
1 Follow steps 2 and 3 of the white balance
adjustment (੬ pg. 44), select “ ”. “
begins blinking.
”
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself
so that the white paper fills the screen.
NOTES:
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature
is different depending on the light source, the tint
of the subject will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
ENTER SETTING
3 Press and hold “–” or “+”. When the
begins
stops
blinking quickly, release the button.
•When the setting is completed, the
blinking and
4
moves to "END".
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual
White Balance operation, the setting is retained
even if the power is turned off or the battery
removed.
EXIT RECORDING MENU
4 Press MENU. The Manual White Balance
indicator
is displayed in the LCD monitor.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Manual Focus Adjustment
The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing
is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor, adjust the focus manually.
Focus zone
(Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen)
LCD monitor
FOCUS
Power Dial
Manual focus indicator
AUTO
FOCUS PRO. EXP.
Shooting mode
selector
MANUAL
IND/DISPLAY
MENU
BRIGHT
To Change To Auto Focus . . .
..... Press 46. The manual focus indicators
disappear. Or set the shooting mode selector to
“AUTO”.
SELECT MODE
1
First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
NOTES:
● When "FOCUS" is not displayed on the LCD
monitor, Manual Focus Adjustment is not
available. To make it appear, press the IND/
DISPLAY button.
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY
2 Press
46. “FOCUS” is displayed in the LCD
monitor. The focus is locked at this point.
ADJUST FOCUS
● Manual focus is recommended in the following
situations:
•When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an
object with little or no contrast.
•When wire or other obstacles come between the
camcorder and the subject.
•When shooting in dark places.
•When shooting objects with a detailed design or
pattern.
3 Press “+” to adjust to faraway targets, or “–” to
focus on closer targets.
•When the focus reaches its near or far limit,
the “ ” or “ ” will begin blinking.
•When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try
zooming in or out, then try the manual focus
adjustment again.
•When shooting under flourescent or flickering
lighting.
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Exposure Control
Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari-
son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually.
EXP.
LCD monitor
0
Power Dial
Exposure control indicator
AUTO
FOCUS PRO. EXP.
Shooting mode
selector
MANUAL
IND/DISPLAY
MENU
BRIGHT
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
SELECT MODE
..... Press
3
quickly. The Exposure Control indicator
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
disappears. Or set the shooting mode selector to
“AUTO”.
NOTES:
● When "EXP." is not displayed on the LCD monitor,
Manual Exposure Control is not available. To
make it appear, press the IND/DISPLAY button.
● Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
the following situations:
ADJUST EXPOSURE
2 Press
3. "EXP." and the Exposure Control
indicator are displayed in the LCD monitor.
•The adjustment range is from –6 to +6. Press
“+” to brighten the image, or “–” to darken it.
•When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background is too bright.
•When shooting on a reflective natural back-
ground such as at the beach or when skiing.
•When the background is overly dark or the
subject light.
Brightness control of the LCD monitor
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, press BRIGHT on the LCD monitor (੬ pg. 23). Note that the
actual recorded image's brightness can not be changed by pressing this button.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance
(thus its size in the LCD monitor), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will
not darken.
LCD monitor
Power Dial
0 L
AUTO
FOCUS PRO. EXP.
Iris lock indicator
MANUAL
IND/DISPLAY
MENU
Shooting mode selector
BRIGHT
NOTES:
SELECT MODE
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa-
tions:
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, and
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When the subject is backing away.
● When zooming.
CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
2 Press
3. "EXP." is displayed in the LCD
monitor. Adjust zoom so that the subject fills
** Locking the exposure control and the iris
After step 1, adjust the exposure using the –/+
button. Then lock the iris in step 2. For automatic
locking, press
automatic after about 2 seconds.
the LCD monitor, then press and hold
3
for
about 2 seconds. The exposure setting display
and “ ” appear, indicating that the iris is
locked.
L
3
quickly. The iris becomes
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
..... Press 3. The Exposure Control indicator and
L
“
” disappear. Or set the shooting mode
selector to “AUTO”.
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PLAYBACK Basic Playback
You can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor.
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VOLUME
Power lamp
Speaker
Lock button
S
LCD monitor
Power Dial
STOP PLAY REW
FF
IND/DISPLAY
BRIGHT
MENU
PUSH-OPEN
NOTES:
OPEN LCD MONITOR
● You can also perform a High-Speed Search by
pressing and holding or during the PLAY
1 Press PUSH-OPEN to open the LCD monitor.
2
3
SELECT OPERATION MODE
2 Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
mode. The search continues as long as you hold
the button. Once you release it, normal playback
resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during
High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.
● The sound is not available during High-Speed
Search.
REWIND TAPE
3 Press
2. “REW” is displayed on the LCD
monitor. If you rewind all the way to the end of
the tape, it stops automatically.
Still Playback
VIEWING RECORDING
To temporarily stop playback, press 46. Press again
to resume playback. If still playback continues for
more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop
mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in
the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automati-
cally turned off.
4
5
Press 46. “PLAY” is displayed on the LCD
monitor and the recorded footage can be
viewed.
3
END PLAYBACK
Press 5. “STOP” is displayed on the LCD
monitor. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
Print Of Scenes
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
It is possible to print out recorded scenes using an
optional video printer. Attach the camcorder to the
Docking Station and connect the station to a video
printer. Operate video printer using the LCD
monitor. When connecting the station's PRINTER
connector (੬ pg. 76) to the video printer's video
output connector, the date and time code are not
displayed in the LCD monitor. If you want to print
out a scene with its date, connect the video printer's
video output connector to TV and operate the video
printer using a TV monitor.
To Perform High-Speed Search . . .
..... press
2
or
3
after pressing 46. The tape
will move at approximately 9 times the normal
playback speed. Watch in the LCD monitor
and, when you reach the spot you want to see,
press 46 and normal playback resumes.
Playback Sound
You can hear sound from the speaker or using
headphones connected to the headphones connector
during playback. To adjust the sound volume, press
the VOLUME button. The sound volume indication is
displayed in the LCD monitor. Press "+" to turn up
the volume, or "–" to turn it down.
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections
50
VCR/TV Connection
Core filter
Lens
To AUDIO OUT
To VIDEO OUT
AUDIO and VIDEO cables
(ø3.5, DVM1 to TV or VCR)
To VIDEO IN connector
To AUDIO IN connectors
CAM stand
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR
END PLAYBACK
1 VCR
6 Press STOP and, if you’re not going to
continue using the camcorder, set the Power
Dial to “OFF”.
Connect as shown in the illustration.
•It is recommended to place the camcorder on
the CAM stand for playback. (੬ pg. 10)
NOTES:
● When using the provided VIDEO cable
(ø 3.5, DVM1 to TV or VCR) or AUDIO cable (ø
3.5, DVM1 to TV or VCR), make sure you
connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
the camcorder. The core filter improves perform-
ance of equipment.
TURN ON POWER
2 Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" and turn on the
TV/VCR.
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE
3 Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate
for video playback.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4.
If not . . . go to step 5.
● Before opening the cassette cover, disconnect the
headphones and AUDIO/VIDEO connectors from
the jacks because the cassette cover will interfere
with them.
● Date/Time, Time Code
..... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu
(੬ pg. 54).
● Playback Sound Mode Display
..... set the Power Dial to “REC”, and set “ON
SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu (੬ pg. 12)
to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the Power Dial
back to “PLAY”.
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV
4 INPUT
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
START PLAYBACK
5 Press PLAY. You can watch the scenes you
recorded on the TV.
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Docking Station Attachment
When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during
playback.
To DC input jack
Power Dial
Core filter
AC outlet
Power cord
Docking
Station
Lock lever
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
To DC jack
Release button
Using The Remote Control During Playback
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2
Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking
Station, you can use the RM-V708U remote control
for regular playback, slow motion (approx. 1/10
speed (੬ pg. 53), Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 56), and
P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 40).
ATTACH AND LOCKS
Press down on the camcorder and slide the
Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. The
camcorder and the Docking Station are now
securely attached.
NOTE:
When using the provided DC cord, make sure you
connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
the Docking Station. The core filter improves
performance of equipment.
•When removing the camcorder, slide the lock
lever in the opposite direction of the arrow
while pressing down the Release button and
lift the camcorder out.
SUPPLY POWER
3 The Docking Station must be powered by the
AC adapter whether the battery is in the
camcorder or not.
•The Docking Station cannot function using
the camcorder’s battery.
SELECT MODE
4 Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.)
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TV Playback
* Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
To DC
output jack
To DC input jack
DC cord
Core filter
To AUDIO
output jacks (L/R)
To AUDIO
input jacks (L/R)
AUDIO and
VIDEO cables
Red
Red
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
Core filter
To VIDEO output jack
To VIDEO input jack
When an S-Video jack is available.
S-VIDEO cable
Core filter
To S-VIDEO output jack
To S-VIDEO
input jack
Connect to AV jack-equipped TV or to VCR.
VCR
(Recording deck)
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NOTES:
CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO
● To change from normal to slow-motion playback,
press PAUSE at the point where you want to start
playback in slow motion, then point the remote
control at the Docking Station's sensor and press
SLOW (Rewind/Forward). After playing back in
slow motion for about 10 to 20 seconds, normal
playback resumes. Speed is 1/10 times normal. To
stop slow-motion playback in progress, press
PLAY.
1 TV OR VCR
Connect as shown in the illustration
(੬ pg. 50, 52).
TURN ON POWER
2
•It is recommended to place the camcorder on
the CAM stand for playback. (੬ pg. 10)
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE
● During slow-motion playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
● After PAUSE is pressed, the still image is dis-
played for a few seconds, then the screen
becomes blue back for a few seconds.
3 Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate
for video playback.
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4.
If not . . . go to step 5.
● There may be a small margin between the slow-
motion playback start point you chose and the
start point at which the camcorder actually begins
playback in slow motion.
● When using the provided AUDIO/VIDEO cable
(Docking Station to TV or VCR), DC cord,
S-VIDEO cable or editing cable, make sure you
connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
the Docking Station. The core filter improves
performance of equipment.
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV
4 INPUT
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
START PLAYBACK
5 Press play and your pre-recorded scenes will
be played on your TV.
END PLAYBACK
6 Press STOP and, if you’re not going to
continue using the camcorder, set the Power
Dial to “OFF”.
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PLAYBACK Playback Menu
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Playback Menu
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro
Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (੬ pgs. 63, 64).
LCD monitor
FULL SOUND
SOUND 1
SOUND 2
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND
32kHz MODE SOUND
1
SYNCHRO
D I SPLAY
0 . 0
ON
ON
OFF
T I ME CODE OFF
ON
OFF
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
Playback Menu
Power Dial
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND
32kHz MODE SOUND
1
SYNCHRO
D I SPLAY
0 . 0
ON
AUTO
T I ME CODE OFF
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
MANUAL
Shooting mode selector
MENU
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Press the –/+ button to cycle through the
available settings for the selected function, and
stop when the desired setting appears. Then
press MENU, and the pointer automatically
moves to “END”.
1
First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial, then
set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".
4
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
2 Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in
•To set parameters for other functions, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
the LCD monitor and on the connected TV.
CLOSE MENU
5 Press MENU again, and the menu disappears.
SELECT FUNCTION
3 Place the pointer next to the desired function
by pressing the –/+ button, then press MENU.
The pointer stops blinking, indicating that the
function has been selected.
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Playback Sound
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”
and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)
RECORDING SOUND
DISPLAY
FULL SOUND
SOUND 1
OUTPUT SOUND
32 kHz
Stereo sound
Stereo sound
SOUND 2
48 kHz
FULL SOUND
SOUND 1
“L” sound is output on both channels
“R” sound is output on both channels
SOUND 2
When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback
Menu and, in step 3 on page 54, select “32kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or
“SOUND 2”. When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz, set in the same manner. For information on
output sound during Audio Dubbing, see page 65.
NOTES:
● You can also use the RM-V708U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound
(without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the Docking
Station’s sensor.
● During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection
cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind.
LCD monitor
Minutes
Seconds
DEC. 25’ 9 7
AM 10: 3 5
Frames*
12 : 34 : 29
*30 frames = 1 second
TIME CODE
(Displaying The Time Code During Playback)
DISPLAY
(Displaying the Date During Playback)
You can display the Time Code on screen during
playback. This is especially useful for editing. This
function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select
“TIME CODE” at the Playback Menu and change
the setting. (੬ pg. 54)
If the time has been set, the date is automatically
recorded separately from the recorded video signal.
You can display or remove the date anytime during
playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it
off, select “DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and
change the setting. (੬ pg. 54)
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback
screen.
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen.
OFF–The date is not displayed.
OFF–The Time Code doesn’t appear.
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PLAYBACK Advanced Features
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Playback Zoom
The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback.
Normal playback
Power Dial
Lock button
Press T
PLAY
Remote sensor
Press ᮣ (Right) to
move image
Zoom buttons
SHIFT
T
W
Left/Right/Up/Down buttons
STOP
PAUSE
RM-V708U (provided)
SELECT OPERATION MODE
LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. 4 SCENE
Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
You can move the image on screen around to
find a particular portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press ᮤ (Left),
FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST
2 Press play to start playback and zoom into any
scene you desire. This could be done even
during slow play back.
ᮣ (Right), ᮡ (Up) and ᮢ (Down).
END ZOOM
5 Press and hold W until magnification returns to
normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.
ACTIVATE ZOOM
3 Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote
control. Make sure the remote control is
pointed at the Docking Station’s sensor.
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
normal playback.
● If the Video Echo effect (੬ pg. 57) is selected
during playback zoom, playback zoom is
canceled.
•Pressing T zooms in.
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Playback Effects
These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects.
EFFECT SELECT
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
CLASS IC F I LM
MONOTONE
SEP I A
B/W
Power Dial
Lock button
STROBE
V I DEO ECHO
PLAY
EFFECT Select Menu (Playback)
Remote sensor
RM-V708U
(provided)
T
W
EFFECT ON/OFF
EFFECT
NOTE:
SELECT OPERATION MODE
To deactivate the selected effect, press
1 First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully.
Turn the Power Dial to "PLAY" while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control.
The effects that can be used during playback are
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video
Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they
did in recording. Refer to page 41 for more
information.
START PLAYBACK
2 Press PLAY.
ACCESS EFFECT SELECT MENU
3 Point the remote control at the Docking
Station’s sensor and press EFFECT. The EFFECT
Select Menu appears on the LCD monitor.
SELECT EFFECT
4
Place the pointer next to the desired effect by
pressing EFFECT. After 2 seconds the menu
disappears and the selected function is
activated.
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EDITING
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Docking Station
Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” on page 51 for attachment procedures. Make sure the camcorder is
attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing.
Dubbing
You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual
for details.
Power Dial
VCR (Recording deck)
PLAY STOP
NOTES:
MAKE CONNECTIONS
● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 56) or
Playback Effects (੬ pg. 57) in step 2.
1 Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as
shown in the illustration on page 52.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the LCD
moitor indications don’t appear on the connected
TV. If they do appear during dubbing, they are
being recorded onto the new tape.
To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press
DISPLAY on the RM-V708U Remote Control.
● Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the
Playback Menu to show or hide the Date/Time
and the Time Code on the recording.
START PLAYBACK
2 Press PLAY to play back the source tape.
START RECORDING
3 While watching on the connected TV, engage
your VCR’s record mode from the spot on the
source tape you want to begin recording.
PAUSE RECORDING
● To show or hide all indications, press the IND/
DISPLAY button on the camcorder.
4
Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop
recording a segment.
END RECORDING
5 Press STOP to stop the source tape, and
engage the VCR’s stop mode.
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Brand Setting
Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing, or control the VCR using the RM-V708U remote control, you
must set the VCR brand.
The remote control is capable of controlling basic VCR functions (PLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE, STOP). After
you’ve set the brand, point the remote at the VCR’s sensor and press the appropriate button.
* Some VCRs however will not be controlled by the RM-V708U.
NOTE:
Make sure the VCR’s power is off before beginning
the procedure.
VCR (Recording deck)
PRESS AND HOLD MBR SET
1 BUTTON
Make sure the remote control is pointed at the
VCR.
ENTER BRAND
2 Press the appropriate brand setting button you
chose from (A), then (B) in the VCR Code List.
3
T
W
RELEASE SET BUTTON
MBR SET
SHIFT
3
•Turn on the VCR’s power and make sure it is
operating properly.
•When the remote control’s battery expires,
reset the brand after installing a fresh battery.
1
6
2
4
5
RM-V708U
(provided)
7 8 9 `
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
(A) (B)
NAME
(A) (B)
GE
1
9
9
9
6
6
9
9
9
9
1
7
7
6
6
3
3
1
9
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ
2ꢀ
`ꢀ
4
6ꢀ
3
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
7ꢀ
8
7ꢀ
8
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
PHILIPS
1
3
1
1
1
9
1
9
9
6
6
9
3
3
1
1
6
6
3
3
6
6
1
2ꢀ
3
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8ꢀ
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
6ꢀ
3ꢀ
`
6ꢀ
5
5ꢀ
`
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
9ꢀ
1
6
PANASONIC
RCA
HITACHI
JVC
A
B
C
ꢀ
MAGNAVOX
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
MITSUBISHI
NEC
PHILIPS
ꢀ
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
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EDITING (Cont.)
60
Random Assemble Editing
Using the RM-V708U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.
To AUDIO input jacks (L/R)
Red
White
AUDIO and
VIDEO cables
Yellow
To VIDEO input jack
To AUDIO output
jacks (L/R)
Red
VCR (Recording deck)
To S-VIDEO
input jack
White
S-VIDEO cable
Yellow
To VIDEO output jack
To remote pause jack
To S-VIDEO output jack
T
W
Editing cable
Core filter
To EDIT jack
RM-V708U
New tape (VCR)
Source tape (Camcorder)
NOTES:
MAKE CONNECTIONS
● When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause
terminal, connect the editing jack on the Docking
Station to the VCR’s remote pause terminal using
an editing cable.
1 Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and
make sure that the playback picture and sound
are available on the connected TV (੬ pg. 52).
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
2 First turn the Power Dial to "PLAY". Press PLAY
and then press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the
remote control. Make sure to point the remote
control at the Docking Station's sensor.
● If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote
pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the
Docking Station's editing jack to the remote
control's remote pause terminal using an editing
cable.
● If the VCR has an S-Video input terminal, connect
it using an S-Video cable.
● If the VCR has only one audio input terminal,
connect it using a conversion plug (not provided).
● When using the provided cable, make sure you
connect the end of the cable with the core filter to
the Docking Station.
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears
on the TV screen.
•If you're not using a Fade/Wipe at the
Program 1 Edit-In point, go to step 4.
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN
3 Press FADE/WIPE.
To Operate The VCR With The Remote Control . . .
..... press and hold SHIFT, then press the
appropriate control button.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1, or at the end of the
last scene.
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Program
IN
OUT
:
Power Dial
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
RM-V708U
(provided)
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
:
T
W
00 : 00
Random Assemble Editing Menu
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
PLAY
EDIT IN/OUT
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF
CANCEL
Remote sensor
NOTES:
SET EDIT-IN POINT
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the LCD
monitor indications don't appear on the TV monitor.
If they appear during Random Assemble Editing, they
will be recorded onto the new tape. To clear them,
set "ON SCREEN" to "OFF" (੬ pg. 12). When
Random Assemble Editing starts, its indications
disappear and are not recorded on the new tape.
● When the source tape has more than 2 identical time
codes (੬pg. 21), the camcorder may not find the
Edit-In point you chose and a malfunction may
occur.
4
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In
position appears in the LCD monitor and on
the connected TV.
SET EDIT-OUT POINT
5 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT.
The Edit-Out position appears in the LCD
monitor and on the connected TV.
USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSI-
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so there’s a relatively large difference between
them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes,
the recording deck's Record-Standby mode will be
cancelled and editing will not take place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the
Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen
may be included in the edited version.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately as
seconds, the time code total time may not match the
total program time exactly.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● To use a P. AE/Effect, press EFFECT on the remote
control repeatedly to cycle through the effects until
the one you want is displayed.
● To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered points
disappear, one at a time, from the most recently
registered point.
● If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you can’t
use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered, the
effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use
Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use
Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random
Assemble Editing.
6 TION
Press FADE/WIPE.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an
Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically
applied to the following Edit-In point.
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).
USE P.AE/EFFECT
7 Press EFFECT.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia,
Strobe or Video Echo effects.
CONTINUE EDITING
8
Repeat steps 4 – 7.
•If you're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects,
repeat steps 4 and 5 only.
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EDITING (Cont.)
62
IN
OUT MODE
WH
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
00 : 25~02 : 05
07 : 18~08 : 31
03 : 33~05 : 53
09 : 30~13 : 15
P
B/W
:
15 : 55~
~
~
~
REW
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
15 : 55
09 : 02
STOP
EDIT
R.A.EDIT program screen
RM-V708U
(provided)
T
W
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
VCR RECORD/STANDBY
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
STOP EDITING
9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and
press PAUSE.
12
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and
the recorder.
NOTES:
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE
10 MODE
● During dubbing, make sure the remote control is
pointed at the recorder’s sensor, and that the path
between the two is unobstructed.
Point the remote control toward the VCR's
front panel and press VCR RECORD/
STANDBY, or manually engage the VCR's
Record-Pause mode.
● If, during dubbing, you press any button on the
camcorder, its Record/Standby mode is automati-
cally engaged.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function
properly when using a tape including several
duplicated Time Codes. (੬ pg. 21).
START EDITING
11 Press EDIT on the Docking Station. Editing
proceeds as programmed, right through to the
end of the last registered scene.
•If you selected a Fade/Wipe effect, it is active
between selected scenes during dubbing.
•If you selected a P.AE/Effect, it is active
during scenes while dubbing.
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder
enters the Pause mode, and the recorder
enters its Record/Standby mode.
•If you don’t register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.
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For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record/Standby to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find
that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the
camcorder against your VCR.
Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing
VCR (Recording deck)
Remote sensor
Program 1
IN
OUT
:
MODE
RM-V708U
(provided)
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T
W
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
:
00 : 00
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF
R.A.EDIT program screen
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the Docking Station’s
sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.
3
•If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point
were recorded, that means your VCR moves
quickly from Record/Pause to Record mode.
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in
•”R.A. EDIT” appears on the TV screen.
CHOOSE A SCENE
progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program
1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene
transition as your Edit-In point.
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EDITING (Cont.)
64
Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing
IND/DISPLAY
MENU
BRIGHT
Power Dial
STOP
PLAY
VCR (Recording deck)
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND
FULL SOUND
48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
32kHz MODE SOUND
1
SOUND
–0.1
ON
1
SYNCHRO
D I SPLAY
0 . 0
ON
D I SPLAY
BRIGHT
T I ME CODE OFF
T I ME CODE OFF
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
ITEM –/+ BUTTON
SET MENU BUTTON
END
END
Playback Menu
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Open the LCD monitor and turn the Power
Dial to "PLAY" while pressing down the lock
button located on the dial.
INPUT CORRECTION DATA
Based on the diagnostics performed, (੬ pg. 63)
you can now increase the VCR’s speed by
pressing “+”. You can also slow down the VCR’s
speed by pressing “–”. The adjustment range is
from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second
increments.
4
7
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
5 Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on
the TV screen.
CLOSE MENU
SELECT FUNCTION
8 Press MENU twice.
6 Place the pointer next to “SYNCHRO” by
pressing the –/+ button, then press MENU. The
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the
function has been selected.
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 2 on page 60.
NOTE:
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations
where the timing difference cannot be fully
corrected.
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Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32Khz mode (੬ pg. 33)
NOTE:
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a
blank portion of a tape.
Speaker
6e
Power Dial
RM-V708U (provided)
DISPLAY
Audio Dub Standby
T
W
AUDIO
MONITOR
A.DUB
PLAY
MIC
Remote sensor
EXT. MIC input
connector
(Located beneath
the cover.)
PAUSE
STOP
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
BEGIN DUBBING
1
2
Play back the tape to locate the point where
3
4
Press PLAY, then begin “narrating”.
editing will start, then press PAUSE.
PAUSE DURING DUBBING
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
While holding A. DUB on the remote control,
press PAUSE. “6e” appears.
Press PAUSE.
STOP DUBBING
5 Press STOP.
NOTES:
● Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connected to the EXT. MIC input connector.
● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled.
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.
● To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded
areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback, move the Docking Station so the camcorder’s micro-
phone is away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones
to the headphones jack.
● If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not
effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded at 48 kHz
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops and "ERROR: REFER MANUAL" appears on the LCD monitor.
RECORDING SOUND
DISPLAY
FULL SOUND
SOUND 1
OUTPUT SOUND
32 kHz
Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.
Original track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.
New track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.
SOUND 2
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EDITING (Cont.)
66
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.
NOTE:
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
Power Dial
RM-V708U (provided)
RECORDING
START/STOP
T
W
DISPLAY
Remote sensor
6w
INSERT
PLAY
12:34
PAUSE
REW(IND)
FIND EDIT OUT POINT
START RECORDING
1 Open the LCD monitor and turn the Power 4 Press RECORDING START/STOP to begin
Dial to "PLAY" while pressing down the lock
button located on the dial. Confirm the time
code at this point. (੬ pg. 55)
editing.
•Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.
FIND EDIT IN POINT
2 Press REW until the point is located, then press
PAUSE.
PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING
3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control,
then press PAUSE. “6w” and the Time Code
(min.:sec.) appear in the LCD monitor.
PAUSE DURING EDITING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. Press again
to resume editing.
5
STOP EDITING
6 Press RECORDING START/STOP, then press
STOP.
NOTES:
● When performing Insert Editing, the tape’s Video Area and Sub-Code Area (੬ pg. 77) are rewritten, so the date
and time information changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure
you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting
stops and "ERROR: REFER MANUAL" appears on the LCD monitor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer or Technical Service Center.
67
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied.
1. •The power is not connected
properly.
1. •Connect the AC Adapter
securely (੬ pg. 10).
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(੬ pg. 9).
•The battery is dead.
•The LCD monitor is not
open fully when recording.
•Open the LCD monitor
fully. The LCD monitor
turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at an angle
of 45 degrees.
2. Recording cannot be
2. •The tape’s record safety tab
is set to “SAVE”.
2. •Set the tape’s record safety
tab to “REC” (੬ pg. 13).
•Set the Power Dial to
performed.
•The Power Dial is set to
“PLAY”.
“REC” (੬ pg. 19).
•The cassette's cover is open.
•Close the cassette's cover.
3. There is no playback
3. •The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
3. •Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (੬ pg. 19).
picture.
malfunction exists.
4. Some functions are not
4. •The shooting mode selector
is set to “AUTO”.
4. •Set the shooting mode
selector to "MANUAL"
(੬ pg. 18).
available.
•The Power Dial is set to “5S”.
•Set the Power Dial to any
position except “5S”
(੬ pg. 28).
5. The focus does not adjust
5. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
5. •Set Focus to “AUTO”
(੬ pg. 46).
automatically.
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (੬ pg. 72).
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
6. The cassette won’t load
6. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
6. •Set it in the right position
(੬ pg. 13).
properly.
•The battery’s charge is low.
•Install a fully charged
battery (੬ pg. 8).
7. Play, Rewind and
Fast-Forward functions
don’t work.
7. •The Power Dial is not set to
“PLAY”.
7. •Set the Power Dial to
“PLAY” (੬ pg. 49).
•Close the cassette's cover
(੬ pg. 13).
•The cassette’s cover is open.
8. The tape is moving, but
8. •The LCD monitor is turned
off.
8. •Press and hold the IND/
DISPLAY button for over 2
seconds (੬ pg. 23).
there’s no picture.
•Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to
its VIDEO mode.
•Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback (੬ pg. 53).
9. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before 5
seconds have elapsed.
9. •The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
“ANIMATION”.
9. •Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
System Menu (੬ pg. 33).
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)
68
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
10. Even though “GAIN UP”
10. •Depending on the light source,
the 1/30 shutter speed may be
deactivated in order to reduce
the shakiness in the picture.
10.
was set to “
”, scenes
A
————
shot in dark places are
not brightened.
11. Snapshot mode cannot be
11. •P.AE/Effects Sepia,
Monotone or Slow (Slow
Shutter) are activated.
•The Squeeze mode is
selected.
11. •Disengage them (੬ pg. 40).
•Disengage the Squeeze
mode (੬ pg. 31).
used.
12. Although the SNAPSHOT
button is pressed, the
white border does not
appear.
12. •"PHOTO FRAME" is set to
"OFF" in the system menu.
•The Cinema mode is engaged,
disabling the white border.
12. •Set "PHOTO FRAME" to
"ON" in the system menu
(੬ pg. 32).
•Disengage the Cinema
mode (੬ pg. 31).
13. Digital Zoom doesn’t
13. •10X optical zoom is selected.
13. •Turn off the Video Echo
effect (੬ pg. 41).
work.
•The Video Echo effect is activated.
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve
are being used in a scene
transition.
•5-Second recording was
done with the Power Dial
set to “5S”, and with “5SD”
selected in the System Menu.
•Snapshot Dissolve was
attempted during Digital
Zoom.
•Wait until the Picture Wipe
or Dissolve effects are
completed (੬ pg. 36).
•Change the setting of either
the System Menu or the
Power Dial (੬ pg. 32).
•Do not attempt to take a
Snapshot when performing
Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 26).
14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/
14. •The shooting mode selector
is set to “AUTO”.
14. •Set the shooting mode
selector to “MANUAL”
(੬ pg. 18).
Wipe Effects don’t work.
•The Power Dial is set to
“5S”.
•Change the setting of the
Power Dial.
15. The Black & White Fader
15. •The Sepia or Monotone
15. •Turn off Sepia and
Monotone (੬ pg. 40).
doesn’t work.
effects are activated.
16. The Dissolve function
16. •P.AE/Effects Sepia,
Monotone or Slow are
activated.
16. •Turn off Sepia and
Monotone before adding
Dissolve to a scene
doesn’t work.
•The Squeeze mode is
selected.
transition (੬ pg. 40).
•Make sure that the Squeeze
mode in the Recording
Menu is set to “OFF”
(੬ pg. 31).
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
17. The Picture Wipe and
Dissolve functions don’t
work.
17. •The last selected editing
scene is ending.
17. •Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve before beginning
recording. The effects are
then automatically
•At the end of the last
selected scene for editing,
the Power Dial was set to
“OFF”.
activated (੬ pg. 36).
•Do not turn off the
•The power is off.
camcorder’s power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased (੬ pg. 36).
•The previously selected
P.AE/Effect was changed
after the last selected scene
for editing was registered.
•The P.AE/Effects in the
Recording Menu were
exchanged after the last
selected scene for editing
was registered.
•The camcorder
automatically shuts off
after 5 minutes have
elapsed in the Record/
Standby mode. Make
sure you continue
operations within
5 minutes after engaging
Record/Standby mode
(੬ pg. 19).
•Make sure you have
selected the P.AE/Effects
you want before starting
editing (੬ pg. 40).
•Exchanging P.AE/Effects
may deactivate the effect(s)
you selected. Once you’ve
selected an effect, do not
perform an exchange
before beginning editing. If
you do, make sure you
don’t replace the effect(s)
you selected (੬ pg. 40).
18. The Picture Wipe function
18. •The Slow (Slow Shutter)
effect is activated.
18. •Make sure the Squeeze
mode, Cinema mode, or
Slow effect is not activated
when preparing to use the
Picture Wipe function
(੬ pg. 31, 41).
doesn’t work.
•The Squeeze or Cinema
mode is selected in the
Recording Menu.
19. Even when Slow (Slow
Shutter) isn't selected, the
image looks like it is
activated.
19. •When shooting in the dark
19. •If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set
GAIN UP to "AGC" or
"OFF" in the Recording
Menu (੬ pg. 31).
with GAIN UP set to
, the
A
unit becomes highly sensitive
to light and the image takes
on an effect similar to Slow
(Slow Shutter).
20. The Video Echo effect
20. •The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in use.
•The Squeeze mode is
selected in the Recording
Menu.
20. •Make sure the Squeeze
mode is set to “OFF”
(੬ pg. 31).
doesn’t work.
•Do not try to use the Video
Echo effect during a
Fade-In or Fade-Out
(੬ pg. 35).
•Snapshot Dissolve is in
progress.
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in
progress (White Fader, Black
Fader or Black & White
Fader).
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70
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
21. There is no strobe when
the Classic Film and
Strobe effects are
activated.
21. •The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in
use.
21. •Do not try to use the
Classic Film or Strobe
effects during a scene
transition (੬ pg. 41).
•Snapshot Dissolve is in
progress.
22. White Balance cannot be
22. •The Sepia or Monotone
effects are activated.
•Snapshot Dissolve is in
progress.
22. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White
activated.
Balance (੬ pg. 41).
•Wait until the Snapshot
Dissolve is finished before
setting White Balance
(੬ pg. 26).
23. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright
23. •This is a result of
23.
exceedingly high contrast,
and is not a malfunction.
————
light, vertical lines appear.
24. There are disturbances in
24. •If Audio Dubbing or Insert
Editing have been performed
repeatedly on the same
portion of the tape,
24. •Use a new, or infrequently
used, tape for Audio
audio and video.
Dubbing and Insert Editing
(੬ pg. 60, 65).
disturbance to the sound
and picture may result.
25. During recording, the
date/time does not
appear.
25. •"DISPLAY" is set to "OFF" in
the Date/Time Menu.
•Interface shooting is
performed.
25. •Set "DISPLAY" to "ON" in
the Date/Time Menu.
(੬pg. 12)
•During interface shooting,
the date/time does not
appear (੬ pg. 24).
•The clock's lithium battery is
not loaded, or its power is
low.
•Confirm if the clock's
lithium battery is loaded
and if it has enough power
(੬ pg. 11).
26. The indicators do not
appear on the LCD
monitor.
26. •You have made the
indicators on the LCD
monitor disappear.
26. •Press the IND/DISPLAY
button to make the
indicators appear on the
LCD monitor (੬ pg. 23).
27. Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.
27. •In places subject to low
temperature, images
27. •Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor
(੬ pg. 23).
become dark due to the
characteristics of the LCD
monitor. When this
happens, the displayed
colors differ from those that
are actually recorded. This is
not a defect of the
camcorder.
•When the LCD monitor's
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life, images
on the LCD monitor become
dark. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer or Technical
Service Center.
28. The rear of the LCD
28. •The light used to illuminate
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
28. •Close the LCD monitor to
turn it off or set the Power
Dial to "OFF", and let the
unit cool down (੬ pg. 23).
monitor is hot.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
29. The indicators and the
image color on the LCD
monitor are not clear.
29. •This may occur when the
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.
29.
————
30. Images on the LCD
30. •The speaker volume is too
30. •Turn the speaker volume
down (੬ pg. 73).
monitor are jittery.
great.
31. The LCD monitor and the
lens have become dirty
(ex. fingerprints).
31.
31. •Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage.
————
32. The LCD monitor
32. •Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/
Effects and other functions
that cannot be used
32. •Re-read the sections
covering FADE/WIPE and
P.AE/Effects
indications blink.
togetherare selected at the
same time.
(੬ pgs. 34 – 42).
33. Colored bright spots
appear all over the LCD
monitor.
33. •The LCD monitor is made
with high-precision
33.
technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light
(red, green or blue) may
appear constantly on the
LCD monitor. These spots
are not recorded on the
tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective
dots: more than 99.99 %)
————
34. The LCD monitor
34. •During playback of the
unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
34.
indications are distorted.
————
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
35. An unusual mark appears
35.
35. •Check the section of the
manual that explains
in the LCD monitor.
————
LCD monitor indications
(੬ pgs. 74, 75).
36. An error indication
(E01 — E07) appears in
the LCD monitor.
36. •A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case
the camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
36. •Remove the tape or the
battery pack, and wait a
few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer or Technical
Service Center.
37. The charge indicator on
the AC Power Adapter/
Charger does not light.
37. •The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/
low.
37. •To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it
in places with a tempera-
ture of 10°C to 30°C
•Charging is difficult in
places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures.
(੬ pg. 9).
38. The recording mode
indicator "LP" blinks on
the LCD monitor.
38. •This occurs when recording in
the LP mode is not available.
After the indicator blinks, the
recording mode switches to
"SP" and recording goes on.
38.
————
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AFTER USE
72
Cleaning The Camcorder
LCD monitor
PUSH-OPEN
Lens cover
Battery pack
CLEAN EXTERIOR
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Press the PUSH-OPEN switch to open the LCD
monitor fully.
1
2
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
6
7
REMOVE LENS COVER
੬ pg. 14.
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
With soft cloth, gently wipe the LCD monitor
in a semicircular pattern. Avoid using too
much pressure as this will smear the monitor
screen, making it much more difficult to clean.
CLEAN LENS
3 Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
RE-ATTACH LENS COVER
4 Do not forcefully re-attach the lens cover as
this may damage it.
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
5 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC
Power Adapter/Charger.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
8
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
Main Unit
73
1
2
@
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$
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3
5
4
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MENU
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1 Stereo microphone
% Power lamp ....................................... ੬ pg. 19
^ Power Dial ........................................ ੬ pg. 19
& RECORDING START/STOP
Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand
while shooting.
2 White Balance Sensor
button ................................................ ੬ pg. 19
* Zoom switch...................................... ੬ pg. 25
( Shooting mode selector ......................੬ pg. 18
) SP-LP recording mode button ............ ੬ pg. 14
q SNAPSHOT button ............................ ੬ pg. 26
w Battery cover open switch ..................੬ pg. 9
e Battery cover ..................................... ੬ pg. 9
Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand
while shooting.
3 Lens cover ......................................... ੬ pg. 14
When using an optional conversion lens or lens
filter (commercially available), you must first detach
the lens cover.
4 Lens
5 Tally lamp (record indicator)
r Multi connector
Lights during recording.
Located inside the cover. Connect to the Docking
Station’s multi connector. To avoid malfunction, do
not touch this connector or force the cover open.
t Stop button........................................ ੬ pg. 49
Jacks 6 to 0 are located beneath the covers.
6 Headphones jack
7 AUDIO output jack ........................... ੬ pg. 50
8 VIDEO output jack ............................ ੬ pg. 50
9 Ext. Mic input jack ............................ ੬ pg. 65
An optional microphone can be connected for use
with shooting or audio dubbing. When an external
microphone is used, the built-in microphone
automatically shuts off.
0 DC input jack .................................... ੬ pg. 10
! LCD monitor PUSH-OPEN switch...... ੬ pg. 19
@ VOLUME buttons .............................. ੬ pg. 49
Adjusts the speaker volume.
# Speaker .............................................. ੬ pg. 26
$ OPEN/EJECT switch .......................... ੬ pg. 13
y Play/Pause button ............................. ੬ pg. 49
Focus button...................................... ੬ pg. 46
u P.AE/Effect button.............................. ੬ pg. 34
Rewind button ................................... ੬ pg. 49
i Exposure button ................................ ੬ pg. 47
Fast-Forward button .......................... ੬ pg. 49
o MENU button .................................... ੬ pg. 12
p –/+ button ......................................... ੬ pg. 12
Q IND/DISPLAY button ........................ ੬ pg. 23
W Hand strap eyelet .............................. ੬ pg. 14
E Tripod mounting socket......................੬ pg. 16
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.)
74
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LCD Monitor Indications During Recording
No.
NAME & FUNCTION
No.
!
@
NAME & FUNCTION
Date/Time display (੬ pg. 12)
1
Shooting mode selector position and
setting indications
(੬ pg. 18)
Exposure setting indication (੬ pg. 47)
Displays shooting mode selector position.
When selecting functions, each name
("FOCUS", "EFFECT", "EXP.", etc.) is
displayed.
#
Fade/Wipe effects &
P.AE/Effects indication
(੬ pg. 34, 40)
(੬ pg. 28)
(੬ pg. 33)
(੬ pg. 46)
(੬ pg. 29)
(੬ pg. 46)
(੬ pg. 45)
$
%
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
Scene indicator
2
3
4
5
Snapshot indicator
Wide mode
(੬ pg. 26)
(੬ pg. 31)
(੬ pg. 19)
Sound mode display
Focus setting indication
Self-Timer indicator
Manual focus indicators
White balance indicator
Record-Standby indicator
Digital image stabilizer indicator
(੬ pg. 31)
6
Recording mode indicator
(੬ pg. 14)
appears when no tape is
Casette mark
Exposure control indicator (੬ pg. 47)
loaded or, when you try to record with the
record safety tab set to “SAVE”.
Iris lock indicator
Zoom level indicator
P.AE/Effect indicator
FADE/WIPE indicator
(੬ pg. 48)
(੬ pg. 25)
(੬ pg. 40)
(੬ pg. 34)
7
Tape Rremaining indicator (੬ pg. 22)
When the LCD monitor indications are
turned off or during interface shooting, the
tape remaining indicator will not appear.
However, when the remaining time reaches
2 minutes,
appears indicating remaining
time;
–
(2 min.)
(1 min.)
– – –
– –
(0 min.)
8
9
0
Recording indicator
(੬ pg. 19)
(੬ pg. 19)
(੬ pg. 33)
“Tape Running” indicator
Wind cut indicator
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LCD Monitor Indications During
Playback
No.
NAME & FUNCTION
T
Head clog warning
At the start of recording, appears and blinks
if dirt is detected on heads. Stop recording
and clean the heads using the Cleaning
No.
NAME & FUNCTION
t
Playback sound mode display (੬ pg. 55)
Cassette.
(੬ pg. 79)
y
“Tape Running” indicator
Y
Condensation warning
Cassette mark
appears when no tape is
When this indicator appears, all functions
are disabled. Turn the unit off for a few
hours, and when you turn it on again the
indicator should disappear.
loaded or a tape reaches its end.
u
Audio Dubbing/Insert Editing mode
indicator
(੬ pgs. 65, 66)
i
o
p
Q
W
Date/Time Display
Fast-Forward indication
Rewind indication
Time Code Display
Play/Pause indication
(੬ pg. 55)
(੬ pg. 49)
(੬ pg. 49)
(੬ pg. 55)
(੬ pg. 49)
U
I
Clock Battery warning
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is
not in place or exhausted. For inserting or
replacing the clock battery, refer to page 11.
“No Tape Loaded” indicator
Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned
on if there's no tape loaded.
“STILL” is displayed during playback.
—
—
“Tape End” indicator
(੬ pg. 22)
E
Stop indication (੬ pg. 49)
An error number (E01, etc.)
appears
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
(੬ pg. 71)
Warning Indications
No.
NAME & FUNCTION
—
"ERROR: REFER MANUAL" indicator
R
“Battery Low” indicator
Changes as follows according to the
remaining power level:
(੬ pg. 65, 66)
Appears when Audio Dubbing or Insert
Editing is impossible.
When the battery power is coming to an
end, the battery indicator (
) blinks in the
LCD monitor. After indication blinks, power
turns off automatically. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one.
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Docking Station
76
4
3 5
2
6
1
7
8 9
0
!
&
(
@
^
*
# %
$
1 Fast-Forward (FF) button
^ Printer connector
•Connects to the optional video printer's video
output connector. This allows you to watch the
image from the video printer on the LCD
monitor without connecting to a television
(੬ pg. 49).
2 Rewind (REW) button........................ ੬ pg. 62
3 STOP button ...................................... ੬ pg. 58
4 PLAY button ...................................... ੬ pg. 56
5 PAUSE button
6 EDIT button ....................................... ੬ pg. 62
7 Multi connector
Connect to the camcorder’s multi connector. To
avoid malfunction, do not touch this connector.
8 RELEASE button ................................. ੬ pg. 51
9 Lock lever .......................................... ੬ pg. 51
0 DC input jack .................................... ੬ pg. 51
! S-Video output jack ........................... ੬ pg. 52
Outputs S-Video signal.
• When the VIDEO cable is connected to this
connector, the date and time code are not
displayed on the LCD monitor. To print out a
scene with its date, connect the video printer's
video output connector to a TV and operate
the video printer using a TV monitor.
& JLIP jack (joint Level Interface Protocol)
• It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further detail consult your nearest JVC
dealer. Information (in English) is also available
* EDIT jack ........................................... ੬ pg. 60
@ Video output jack .............................. ੬ pg. 52
# DC output jack
For dealer use.
$ Audio output jack [L] ........................ ੬ pg. 52
% Audio output jack [R] ........................ ੬ pg. 52
( Remote control sensor ....................... ੬ pg. 56
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ABOUT DV
77
The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted
to a 12-bit signal.
NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the GR-DVM1 is analog.
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
Lens
conversion
Recording by
rotating head
helical scan
Color Difference
Signal (R-Y)
A/D
conversion
Signal
compression
Chromatic
Analysis
Chrominance (C)
A/D
conversion
Color Difference
Signal (B-Y)
AUDIO
Mic
A/D
conversion
The GR-DVM1 separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking direction
10 tracks/frame
1 Sub-Code Area
3 Audio Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are
written here, separate from the video
data. This enables you to display the date
and time during playback, even if they
weren’t displayed while recording.
The digital audio signal is recorded here.
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information) Area
Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
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CAUTIONS
78
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
Battery Packs
areas other than the USA
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
The supplied battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery. Before using
the supplied battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a "Siemens Plug", as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Terminals
1. To avoid hazard . . .
..... do not burn.
..... do not short-circuit the terminals.
..... do not modify or disassemble.
..... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to
overheat, explode or catch fire.
..... use only specified chargers.
Plug adapter
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
..... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
..... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
..... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to
high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
..... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
..... remove from charger or powered unit when not
in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Change or modifications not
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
..... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ...................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation .................................... 10°C to 40°C
Storage......................................... –10°C to 30°C
NOTES:
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20°C.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read
the following cautions:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
1. During use . . .
..... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
..... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
..... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
..... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
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2. Store cassettes . . .
5. Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems:
..... away from heaters or other heat sources.
..... out of direct sunlight.
..... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
..... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by motors,
transformers or magnets).
..... vertically, in their original cases.
• No picture during playback.
• Blocks of noise appear during playback.
• During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears in the LCD moitor.
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.
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads
may result. After the camcorder plays back for
about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer
to the Cleaning Cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
LCD monitor
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .
..... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
..... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a
cooking stove.
..... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
..... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
..... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
..... near a television set.
..... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
..... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
2. To prolong service life . . .
..... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Make be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not mulfunctions. . . .
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
..... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
..... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
..... in direct sunlight.
..... in a closed car in summer.
..... near a heater.
About moisture condensation . . .
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
..... allow it to become wet.
● 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.
..... 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.
..... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
..... carry it by holding the LCD monitor.
..... swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
..... swing the soft camera case excessively when the
camcorder is inside it.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
80
MAIN UNIT
General
Power
: DC 6.3 V (using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (using Battery)
: 8.6 W
Power consumption
Format
Signal format
: DV Format (SD mode)
: NTSC Standard
Video signal recording format
Data compression rate
Digital compression technology
: Digital Component Recording
: 25 Mbps
: DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform) & VLC (Variable
Length Coding)
Cassette
Tape Speed
: MINI DV Cassette
: SP: 18.8 mm/sec.
LP: 12.5 mm/sec.
Maximum recording time
Continuous recoring time
: SP: 60 min.
LP: 90 min. (using DVM-60 cassette)
: Approx. 60 min. (using fully charged BN-V812U
Battery Pack)
Fast-Forward/Rewind Time
Pickup
: Approx. 100 sec. (using DVM-60 cassette)
: 1/3" CCD (single) 570,000 pixels
(recording area approx. 330,000 pixels)
: 10x Optical Zoom 20x/100x Digital Zoom
: F1.6, f = 4.5`45 mm
Zoom
Lens diameter
(Filter Diameter)
LCD monitor
ø27 mm
: 2.5", 180,000 pixel polysilicon TFT/LCD panel
: 14 lx, 7 lx (during 1/30 sec. slow shutter)
: Automatic/manual
Minimum required illumination
White balance
Iris
: Automatic/lock
Microphone
: Condensor type/stereo
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Dimensions
: 0 — 40°C
: 35 — 80%
: –20 — 50°C
: 59 (W) x 156 (H) x 94 (D) mm
(2-3/8" x 6-3/16" x 3-3/4")
: Main unit approx. 620 g
Approx. 730 g (With BN-V812U Battery Pack,
Cassette M-DV30ME, Hand Strap)
Weight
During recording
Audio
Sampling frequencies
Channels
: 48 kHz, 32 kHz
: 2 (48 kHz)
4 (32 kHz)
Quantum Bits
: 16 linear (48 kHz)
12 non-linear (32 kHz)
: Monaural
Speaker
Connectors
Microphone input connector
AUDIO output connector
VIDEO output connector
Headphone connector
DC input connector
: ø3.5 mm, –62 dBs stereo
: ø3.5 mm, (–8 dBs, 1 kΩ) analog output
: ø3.5 mm, (1 Vp-p, 75 Ω) analog output
: ø3.5 mm, stereo
: 6.3 V
Multi connector
: 34-pin
* Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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BATTERY PACK BN-V812U
Power
: 7.2 V/1,250mAh
Dimensions
: 38 mm (W) x 20 mm (H) x 70 mm (D)
(1–1/2" x 13/16" x 2–13/16")
: Approx. 88 g
Weight
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Power
: DC 3 V (Lithium Battery CR2025)
: Approx. 1 year (depending on usage)
: Approx. 5 m (front shaft)
: 0°C — 40°C
: –20°C — 50°C
Battery Life
Effective distance
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Dimensions
: 54 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)
(2–3/16" x 3–7/16" x 1/2")
Weight
: Approx. 26 g (with battery installed)
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER AA-V80U
Power
: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Output power
: 20 W
: DC 7.2 V, 1.2 A (charge)
: DC 6.3 V, 1.8 A (VTR)
Operating temperature
Dimensions
: 0°C — 40°C (when charging, 10°C — 35°C)
: 94 mm (W) x 36 mm (H) x 122 mm (D)
(3–3/4" x 1–7/16" x 4–13/16")
: Approx. 270 g
Weight
DOCKING STATION
Operating temperature
Editing connector
S-Video connectors
Y
: 0°C — 40°C
: ø3.5 mm
: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C
: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω
: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Pin jack)
: –8dBs, 1 k Ω (Pin jack)
: ø3.5 mm
Video output connector
Audio output connector
JLIP connector
Multi connector
Dimensions
: 34-pin
: 113 mm (W) x 38 mm (H) x 146 mm (D)
(4–1/2" x 1–1/2" x 5–3/4")
: Approx. 232 g
Weight
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lighted environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too
much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.
Color temperature
A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source; bluish light has a
higher color temperature than reddish light. To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting,
the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source’s color temperature.
(See “White Balance”.)
AC Adapter
Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power
supply.
Auto focus
Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.
On-screen display
Displays in the viewfinder can be shown on a connected TV.
Strobe
In the early days of movie making, 1-second strobes were uncommon, so movies didn’t have the smooth
movement they have today. This function gives movies the old-film flicker effect.
Record/Standby
Engage this mode by pressing START/STOP during Stop or Record modes. It means that the camcorder, or
your VCR, is paused and ready to record.
CCD (Charge coupled device)
Solid-state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera’s image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina
except that picture information is output as electric signals.
Dew sensor
If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change, the indicator appears in the viewfinder,
and the camcorder becomes unusable.
Digital zoom
10x Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 20x or 100x magnified images.
Digital Image Stabilizer
When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand, even if you think you’re perfectly still, there is
slight movement. This function compensates for that movement.
Fade
An effect used in scene transitions. Like movies or TV, the scene gradually goes black or white (fade out), or
comes in from a black or white screen (fade in).
NTSC
One of the television color system standards; used in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, and other countries.
Other standards include PAL and SECAM.
White balance
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is
correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
Wipe
An effect used in scene transitions. A scene disappears as though it’s being wiped off the screen (wipe out),
or appears as though it’s wiped on (wipe in).
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INDEX
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O
Animation ............................................... ੬ pg. 33
Audio Dubbing ....................................... ੬ pg. 65
Auto Focus ............................................. ੬ pg. 46
Auto Shut off ........................................... ੬ pg. 27
On-Screen Menus............................ ੬ pgs. 30, 32
P
P.AE/Effects ............................................. ੬ pg. 40
Photo Frame ........................................... ੬ pg. 33
Play Back on TV ............ ੬ pgs. 50, 52, 54, 56, 57
Play Back Zoom ..................................... ੬ pg. 56
Power (AC/Battery) ............................ ੬ pgs. 9, 10
B
Battery .................................................... ੬ pg. 8
Battery Low ............................................ ੬ pg. 75
Beep/Tally ............................................... ੬ pg. 33
R
C
Random Assemble Editing .......................੬ pg. 60
Record Safety Tab ................................... ੬ pg. 13
Record/Standby ...................................... ੬ pg. 19
Recording Format ................................... ੬ pg. 77
Remote Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 17
Charging ................................................. ੬ pg. 8
Cleaning The Camcorder ........................ ੬ pg. 72
Connections ......................... ੬ pg. 10, 50, 51, 52
D
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Date/Time Display .................................. ੬ pg. 12
Date/Time Settings .................................. ੬ pg. 12
Digital Image Stabilizer .......................... ੬ pg. 31
Digital Zoom .......................................... ੬ pg. 25
Docking Station ...................................... ੬ pg. 51
Dubbing ................................................. ੬ pg. 58
Self-Timer ............................................... ੬ pg. 29
Set VCR Brand ........................................ ੬ pg. 59
Shutter/Slow shutter ................................ ੬ pg. 41
Slow Motion Playback ............................ ੬ pg. 53
Snapshot Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 26
Snapshot Search ..................................... ੬ pg. 27
Sound ..................................................... ੬ pg. 33
Squeeze .................................................. ੬ pg. 31
Still Play Back .................................. ੬ pgs. 27, 49
Strobe ..................................................... ੬ pg. 41
E
Editing .................................................... ੬ pg. 58
Exposure Control .................................... ੬ pg. 47
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5SD ........................................................ ੬ pg. 28
5-Second Mode ...................................... ੬ pg. 28
Fade-In/Out ............................................ ੬ pg. 35
Focus Adjustment ................................... ੬ pg. 46
T
Tapes ...................................................... ੬ pg. 13
Time Code ....................................... ੬ pgs. 21, 77
W
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White Balance ........................................ ੬ pg. 44
Wide....................................................... ੬ pg. 31
Wipe In/Out ............................................ ੬ pg. 35
Insert Editing ........................................... ੬ pg. 66
Iris .......................................................... ੬ pg. 48
Iris Lock .................................................. ੬ pg. 48
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LCD monitor indications ................. ੬ pgs. 74, 75
Lithium Battery ....................................... ੬ pg. 3
Loading A Tape ....................................... ੬ pg. 13
M
Motor Drive Mode .................................. ੬ pg. 26
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