JVC GR D230 User Manual

Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital  
video camera. Before use, please read  
the safety information and precautions  
contained in the pages 3 – 4 to ensure  
safe use of this product.  
ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GR-D231  
GR-D230  
GR-D220  
GETTING STARTED  
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15  
21  
27  
45  
VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for  
Digital Video Camera:  
For Accessories:  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
REFERENCES  
TERMS  
To deactivate the demonstration, set  
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.  
(pg. 27, 29)  
The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction  
manual are of the GR-D230.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
EN  
LYT1268-001A  
             
EN  
3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your  
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
The battery used in this device may present a fire or  
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or  
incinerate.  
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),  
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.  
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or  
consult your dealer.  
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical  
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the  
fuse cover.  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid  
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the  
mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then  
follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal  
coded E or Green.  
NOTES:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution  
are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.  
The rating information and safety caution of the AC  
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,  
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow  
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at  
the rear).  
Blue to N (Neutral) or  
Black  
Brown to L (Live) or  
Red  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or  
cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)  
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal  
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.  
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should  
be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must  
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the  
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with  
water.  
CAUTIONS:  
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids  
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted  
plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or  
electric shock may be caused.)  
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period  
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the  
power cord from AC outlet.  
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.  
CAUTION:  
To avoid electric shock or  
damage to the unit, first  
firmly insert the small end  
of the power cord into the  
AC Adapter until it is no  
longer wobbly, and then  
plug the larger end of the  
power cord into an AC  
outlet.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical damage to  
the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use  
the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by  
the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in  
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.  
CAUTIONS:  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette  
holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as  
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.  
This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type  
colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback  
with a television of a different standard. However, live  
recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are  
possible anywhere.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It  
could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.  
Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery  
packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the  
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-  
voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter  
may be necessary to accommodate different designs of  
AC outlets in different countries.)  
CAUTION!  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the  
camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the  
camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
4
EN  
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF  
EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and  
manufactured to meet international safety standards  
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken  
if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to  
be assured.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video  
cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use  
the equipment.  
cassettes marked “  
or “  
and memory cards marked  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains  
plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces  
can be used with this unit.  
of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the Before recording an important scene…  
manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the  
make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
mains plug when making or changing connections.  
.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the  
make sure you only use memory cards with the mark  
installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
or  
.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other  
digital video formats.  
DONT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any  
doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way remember that this camcorder is intended for private  
switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your  
dealer.  
consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper  
permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as  
a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it  
is strongly recommended that you obtain permission  
beforehand.)  
DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose  
dangerous voltages.  
DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended  
unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for  
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off  
using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your  
family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks  
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to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,  
Inc.  
QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,  
Inc.  
DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so  
that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It  
is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DONT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can  
permanently damage your hearing.  
DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example  
with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause  
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood  
screws to ensure complete safety always fit the  
manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings  
provided according to the instructions.  
DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or  
moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into  
holes, slots or any other opening in the case this could  
result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of  
any kind it is better to be safe than sorry!  
GETTING STARTED  
Index ..............................................................................6  
Power ...........................................................................11  
Grip Adjustment ...........................................................13  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........................13  
Tripod Mounting ...........................................................13  
Spot Exposure Control ................................................ 33  
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 34  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................... 37  
Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 38  
Connection To A Personal Computer ......................... 39  
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 40  
Insert Editing ............................................................... 40  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .......................... 41  
Tape Remaining Time .............................................15  
Journalistic Shooting ...............................................16  
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 45  
USER MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 48  
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 49  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 51  
PLAYBACK  
21  
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................22  
Playback Of Video Clips ..............................................22  
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................23  
Viewing File Information ..............................................23  
Removing On-Screen Display .....................................23  
Back cover  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................................24  
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................24  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory  
Card .........................................................................24  
Resetting The File Name .............................................24  
Protecting Files ............................................................25  
Deleting Files ...............................................................25  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................26  
Initialising A Memory Card ...........................................26  
GETTING STARTED  
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Index  
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To open the connector cover, pull the bottom  
of the cover, then open it.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Controls  
A Index Button [INDEX] (pg. 23)  
Navigation Button [INDEX] (pg. 36)  
B Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE] (pg. 36)  
C D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SELECT]  
(pg. 22, 23)  
d Monitor Latch (pg. 15)  
e LCD Monitor (pg. 15, 16)  
f Viewfinder (pg. 13)  
g Shoulder Strap Eyelet (pg. 10)  
h Battery Pack Mount (pg. 11)  
i Speaker (pg. 17)  
j Grip Strap (pg. 13)  
k Lens  
D VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (pg. 12)  
E Stop Button [8] (pg. 17)  
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT]  
(pg. 33)  
l LED Light (pg. 31)  
F Rewind Button [3] (pg. 17)  
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (pg. 32)  
G Play/Pause Button [4/9] (pg. 17)  
Exposure Button [EXPOSURE] (pg. 33)  
H Fast-Forward Button [5] (pg. 17)  
Night Button [NIGHT] (pg. 32)  
(When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover  
this area and block the light.)  
m Stereo Microphone (pg. 40)  
n Remote Sensor (pg. 19)  
o Camera Sensor  
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary  
for shooting is built-in here.)  
I E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] (pg. 24)  
Information Button [INFO] (pg. 23)  
p Stud Hole (pg. 13)  
J Up Button [ ] (pg. 27)  
LCD Monitor Brightness Control [BRIGHT  
(pg. 13)  
q Tripod Mounting Socket (pg. 13)  
r Cassette Holder Cover (pg. 14)  
s Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (pg. 14)  
]
K LED Light Button [LIGHT] (pg. 31)  
L Set Button [SET] (pg. 27)  
M Down Button [ ] (pg. 27)  
LCD Monitor Brightness Control [BRIGHT  
(pg. 13)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
During Video Recording Only  
]
N Menu Button [MENU] (pg. 27)  
O Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (pg. 21, 32)  
P Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (pg. 16)  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, ] (pg. 17)  
Q Dioptre Adjustment Control (pg. 13)  
R Recording Start/Stop Button (pg. 15)  
S Lock Button (pg. 12)  
1h40m  
REC  
T Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (pg. 12)  
U Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]  
(pg. 14)  
t
r
SOUND 12BIT  
15:55  
V Battery Release Switch [BATT.] (pg. 11)  
Connectors  
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The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
W USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (pg. 39)  
X Digital Video Connector [DV IN*/OUT] (i.Link**)  
(pg. 38, 39)  
a Navigation Indicator (pg. 35)  
B Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (pg. 34)  
C Tape Running Indicator (pg. 15)  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
D Selected Wide Mode Indicator (pg. 28)  
E Thumbnail Storing Indicator (pg. 35)  
F Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (pg. 27)  
G Tape Remaining Time (pg. 15)  
H REC: (Appears during recording.) (pg. 15)  
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)  
(pg. 15)  
Y DC Input Connector [DC] (pg. 11)  
Z Microphone connector [MIC] (pg. 29, 40)  
(An optional microphone can be used during video  
recording and audio dubbing. To stabilise the  
microphone, use of an optional shoe adapter is  
recommended.)  
a S-Video/Audio/Video Input*/Output Connector [S/AV]  
(pg. 18, 37, 42)  
I Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (pg. 40)  
J 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or  
Animation recording mode. (pg. 28)  
K Wind Cut Indicator (pg. 29)  
L Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator  
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.  
pg. 29, AUX MIC)  
* GR-D231/230 only  
**i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification  
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products  
compliant with the i.Link standard.  
Indicators  
b POWER/CHARGE Lamp (pg. 11, 15)  
M Time Code (pg. 29, 31)  
c Tally Lamp (pg. 15, 29)  
N Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) (pg. 28)  
O Sound Mode Indicator (pg. 27)  
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the  
camcorder.)  
 
GETTING STARTED  
During D.S.C. Recording Only  
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During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
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a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960),  
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1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (pg. 30)  
: Focus Icon (pg. 21)  
5
6
B
: Interval Shooting Icon (pg. 21)  
10  
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11. 04  
10: 00  
7
C Shooting Icon (pg. 21)  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
D Card Icon (pg. 21)  
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: Appears during shooting.  
a Operation Mode (pg. 12)  
B
: Night-Scope Indicator (pg. 32)  
: Gain Up Mode (pg. 28)  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.  
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading  
the data in the memory card such as Navigation  
thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.  
C LED Light Indicator (pg. 31)  
D White Balance Indicator (pg. 34)  
E
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator (pg. 33)  
: Backlight Compensation Indicator (pg. 33)  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 33)  
E Picture Quality:  
(FINE) and  
(STANDARD) (in  
order of quality) (pg. 30)  
F Remaining Number Of Shot (pg. 21)  
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots  
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording, or the  
remaining number of storable thumbnail images when  
it reaches 10 or less during video recording.)  
G Clock Icon (pg. 21)  
F Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator  
(pg. 35)  
G Iris Lock Indicator (pg. 33)  
H Approximate Zoom Ratio (pg. 16)  
I Zoom Indicator (pg. 16)  
J Self-Timer Recording Indicator (pg. 28)  
K O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (pg. 32)  
L Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)  
(pg. 13)  
During E-Mail Clip Recording  
M Battery Indicator (pg. 47)  
N Date/Time (pg. 12)  
O Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (pg. 32)  
160  
E-  
CL IP  
00 : 15  
a Image Size: 160 (160 x 120)  
B Shooting Icon (pg. 21, 24)  
C E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (pg. 24)  
D Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip  
Recording (pg. 24)  
E E-Mail Clip Recording Time (pg. 24)  
F Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator  
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.  
pg. 29, “AUX MIC” )  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
9
During Video Playback  
Provided Accessories  
1
2
3 4 5  
6
12B I T / M I X  
L
OR  
MIC  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
VOLUME  
7
1 0  
.
11. 04  
10: 0 0  
20 : 21 : 25  
0
8
9
a Sound Mode Indicator (pg. 30)  
B Blank Search Indicator (pg. 18)  
C Thumbnail Storing Indicator (pg. 36)  
D Tape Speed (pg. 27)  
E 4 : Playback  
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
3
9 : Pause  
9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
D : Audio Dubbing  
9D : Audio Dubbing Pause  
(Appear while a tape is running.)  
F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (pg. 40)  
G Battery Indicator (pg. 47)  
a AC Adapter AP-V14E or AP-V15E  
b Power Cord  
c Battery Pack BN-V408U-B  
d Editing Extension Cable  
e S/AV/Editing Cable  
f Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone,  
pg. 10 for connection)  
g USB Cable  
h Core Filter [large] (for USB cable pg. 10 for  
attachment)  
i Core Filter [small] x 3 (for S/AV/Editing cable,  
Audio extension cable and AC Adapter’s cord  
pg. 10 for attachment)  
H Date/Time (pg. 29, 31)  
I VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (pg. 17)  
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
Viewfinder) (pg. 13)  
: Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator  
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected  
during Audio Dubbing. pg. 40)  
J Time Code (pg. 29, 31)  
j CD-ROM  
k Cable Adapter  
During D.S.C. Playback  
l Remote Control Unit RM-V719U  
m Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)  
n Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the  
camcorder)  
1
2
100-0013  
o Shoulder Strap (pg. 10 for attachment)  
p Lens Cap (pg. 10 for attachment)  
BR I GHT  
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit  
at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the  
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.  
4
3
NOTES:  
a Operation Mode Indicator (pg. 23)  
B Folder/File Number (pg. 23)  
C Battery Indicator (pg. 47)  
D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)  
(pg. 13)  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder,  
provided cables may be equipped with one or more core  
filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is  
closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.  
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do  
not use any other cables.  
Shapes of the Editing Extension Cable and the Audio  
Extension Cable resemble each other. Longer cable is the  
Editing Extension Cable and shorter one is the Audio  
Extension Cable. Make sure to use a correct cable for  
connection.  
 
EN GETTING STARTED  
10  
How To Attach The Lens Cap  
How To Use The Audio Extension Cable  
To protect the lens, attach the  
provided lens cap to the  
camcorder as shown in the  
illustration.  
When using an optional  
external microphone,  
connect to the provided  
Audio extension cable  
(with a core filter  
attached), then connect  
the Audio extension  
cable to the camcorder.  
The core filter reduces  
interference. (See  
below.)  
Open the  
cover.  
MIC  
NOTE:  
To MIC  
To confirm the lens cap is on  
correctly make sure the cap is flush  
to the camcorder.  
Core filter  
Audio extension cable  
(provided)  
Stereo microphone  
Place here during shooting.  
How To Attach The Core Filter  
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter  
reduces interference.  
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.  
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap  
Follow the illustration.  
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.  
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and  
Stopper  
the buckle.  
To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten  
the strap in the buckle.  
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.  
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.  
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.  
USB cable and AC Adapter’s cord  
Wind the cable (cord) once around the outside of the  
core filter as shown in the illustration.  
Buckle  
Strap guide  
Core filter (large: USB cable,  
small: AC Adapters cord)  
3 cm  
2
Wind once.  
3
1
Audio Extension cable  
Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter  
as shown in the illustration.  
Eyelet  
Core filter (small)  
3 cm  
Wind twice.  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
         
GETTING STARTED EN  
11  
S/AV/Editing cable  
3 cm  
To detach the battery pack  
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.  
Core filter (small)  
to detach it.  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U*  
Charging time  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
Approx. 3 hr.  
BN-V416U  
BN-V428U  
BN-V438U  
* Provided  
NOTES:  
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
Approx. 5 hr.  
Approx. 6 hr. 30 min.  
USB cable and AC Audio Extension S/AV/Editing  
Adapter’s cord  
cable  
cable  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove  
it first.  
NOTES:  
During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.  
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a  
long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not  
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the  
camcorder, then try charging again.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely short even  
after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and  
needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it  
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-  
ventilated areas.  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter  
to the camcorder.  
Power  
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use  
provided power supply units with other equipment.  
Charging The Battery Pack  
Using the optional AA-V40 AC Power Adapter/Charger, you  
can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U/V438U battery  
pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as  
an AC Adapter.  
Power switch  
M
A
OFF PLAY  
POWER/CHARGE lamp  
POWER/  
CHARGE  
Using The Battery Pack  
Battery pack mount  
Perform steps 2 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.  
Arrow  
Maximum continuous recording time  
Open the cover.  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U*  
BN-V416U  
BN-V428U  
BN-V438U  
* Provided  
NOTES:  
LCD monitor on  
1 hr. 20 min.  
2 hr. 40 min.  
4 hr. 40 min.  
6 hr. 20 min.  
Viewfinder on  
1 hr. 40 min.  
To DC connector  
mark  
3 hr. 15 min.  
5 hr. 50 min.  
7 hr. 50 min.  
Battery pack  
BATT.  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the following  
conditions:  
AC Adapter  
Power cord  
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.  
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
The LED Light is used.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare  
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned  
shooting time.  
To AC outlet  
1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.  
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,  
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack  
mount a.  
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.  
ATTENTION:  
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then  
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the  
camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in  
a camcorder malfunction.  
connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.  
5 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/  
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate  
charging has started.  
Using AC Power  
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder, then connect  
the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the  
illustration.  
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging  
is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
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EN GETTING STARTED  
12  
NOTE:  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
VIDEO:  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If  
“REC SELECT” is set to “ ” (pg. 30), still  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or  
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause  
a fire or explosion.  
/
images are recorded both on the tape and the memory  
card.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to  
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short  
circuit and possibly start a fire.  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record in a memory card or access  
data stored in a memory card.  
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the  
currently selected image size appears.  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power  
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold  
temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes  
shorter and it 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.  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also  
turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD  
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.  
INFORMATION:  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any  
operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
The following explanations in this manual supposes the  
use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use  
the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Date/Time Settings  
(Up)  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but  
its display can be turned on or off during playback.  
(pg. 27, 31)  
M
A
OFF PLAY  
POWER/  
CHARGE  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
POWER/CHARGE lamp  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 15)  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
MENU  
(Down)  
SET  
4 Press  
or  
to select “n”,  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to  
your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch.  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
AUX M I C  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
OFF  
and press SET. The CAMERA  
DISPLAY Menu appears.  
ON  
2 0 . 1 2  
.
:
0 4  
3 0  
1
ADJ .  
7
5 Press  
or  
to select  
Power Switch Position  
“CLOCK ADJ., and press SET.  
The parameter for “Day” is  
highlighted.  
RETURN  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
The “A” indicator appears on the display.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
6 Press  
or  
to input the day,  
and press SET. Repeat to input the  
month, year, hour and minute.  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
2 0 . 1 2  
.
0 4  
1 7 : 3 0  
M (Manual Recording):  
7 Press  
or  
to select  
Allows you to set various recording functions using the  
Menus. (pg. 27)  
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto  
Recording, try this mode.  
BRETURN”, and press SET twice.  
The Menu Screen closes.  
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
If the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the  
clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the  
date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this  
occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using  
the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s  
rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time  
setting before using the camcorder.  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory  
card.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in the  
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the  
memory card to a PC.  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the  
date/time.  
Allows you to set various playback functions using  
the Menus. (pg. 27)  
           
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13  
Grip Adjustment  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display  
1 Adjust the velcro strip.  
1 Set the Power Switch to M”  
SET  
or PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
2 Pass your right hand through  
(Up)  
the loop and grasp the grip.  
3 Adjust your thumb and  
fingers through the grip to  
easily operate the Recording  
Start/Stop Button, Power  
Switch and Power Zoom Lever.  
Be sure to fasten the velcro  
strip to your preference.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
(pg. 15)  
To adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder, pull out the  
viewfinder fully and set  
PRIORITYto FINDER”  
(pg. 27, 29).  
MENU  
(Down)  
3 Press  
or  
until the  
brightness control indicator on  
the display moves and the  
appropriate brightness is  
reached.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
1 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
BRIGHT  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull  
out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best  
viewability.  
Tripod Mounting  
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the  
To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction  
stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on  
the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.  
Some tripods are not  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
equipped with studs.  
PAUSE  
Dioptre Adjustment Control  
CAUTION:  
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your  
fingers.  
               
EN GETTING STARTED  
14  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a The provided memory card is already inserted in the  
cassette.  
camcorder at the time of purchase.  
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)  
Cassette holder cover  
PUSH HERE  
Clipped edge  
OPEN/EJECT  
Erase protection tab  
Memory card  
Write/erase protection tab  
Label  
Cassette holder  
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off.  
Make sure the window side is  
facing out.  
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its  
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the  
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it  
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.  
Do not touch internal components.  
clipped edge first.  
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the  
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HEREto  
4 Close the card cover.  
close the cassette holder.  
To protect valuable files (available only for SD  
Memory Card)  
Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH HEREto  
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause  
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in  
injury or product damage.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the  
memory card in the direction of LOCK. This prevents  
the memory card from being recorded over. To record on  
this memory card, slide the tab back to the position  
opposite to LOCKbefore loading it.  
When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able  
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.  
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use  
AC power before continuing.  
NOTES:  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this  
camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its  
manufacturer or dealer.  
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format  
the card. (pg. 26)  
place.  
To protect valuable recordings  
ATTENTION:  
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in  
the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from  
being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab  
back to RECbefore loading it.  
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the  
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card  
to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to  
recognise whether or not the card is installed.  
NOTES:  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not  
open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the  
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off  
then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder  
cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,  
insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place  
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening  
the cassette holder cover.  
       
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15  
Tape Remaining Time  
Basic Recording  
Approximate tape remaining time  
appears on the display. – h – – m”  
means the camcorder is calculating  
the remaining time. When the  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:  
Power (pg. 11)  
remaining time reaches 2 minutes,  
the indication starts blinking.  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 14)  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining  
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary  
according to the type of tape used.  
Tally Lamp  
(Lights while recording is in  
progress.)  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder  
While using the LCD monitor:  
Power Zoom Lever  
Power Switch  
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the  
of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor  
fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).  
Lock Button  
While using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out  
the viewfinder fully.  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
1 Remove the lens cap. (pg. 10)  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
180˚  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 27.  
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC” appears on  
the display while recording is in progress.  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface  
Shooting. (pg. 16) When the viewfinder is pulled out  
while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one  
to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM  
Menu. (pg. 27, 29)  
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
Approximate recording time  
Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.  
(pg. 46)  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the  
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the  
camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder  
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
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. To avoid this, refer to “Recording  
From The Middle Of A Tape” (pg. 17).  
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 27, 29.  
             
EN VIDEO RECORDING  
16  
Zooming  
Journalistic Shooting  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
In some situations,  
different shooting  
angles may provide  
more dramatic results.  
Hold the camcorder in  
the desired position  
and tilt the LCD  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.  
monitor in the most  
convenient direction. It  
can rotate 270° (90°  
downward, 180°  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the  
zoom action.  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
upward).  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
Interface Shooting  
20  
xW  
T
40  
xW  
T
The person you shoot can  
view himself/herself in the  
LCD monitor, and you can  
even shoot yourself while  
viewing your own image in the  
LCD monitor.  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
1) Open the LCD monitor and  
tilt it upward to 180° so that it  
faces forward.  
10  
x
W
T
Digital zoom zone  
2) Point the lens toward the  
subject (yourself when self-  
recording) and start recording.  
During Interface Shooting, the  
monitor image appears  
10X (optical) zoom zone  
Approximate zoom ratio  
Self  
Recording  
inverted as it would when  
viewing a mirror. However, the  
actual recorded image does  
not appear inverted.  
During Interface Shooting, the Tape Runningindicator  
and warning indications (pg. 47, 48) are the only ones  
that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as they  
would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the  
recording.  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this  
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus  
by using the manual focus (pg. 32), then zoom in or out  
in Record mode.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 500X, or it can be  
switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom.  
(pg. 28)  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital  
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.  
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)  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is  
possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to  
W. Also see TELE MACROin MANUAL Menu on page 28.  
(blinking)  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If  
zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may  
automatically zoom out depending on the distance between  
the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when  
TELE MACROis set to ON. (pg. 28)  
         
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN  
17  
Time Code  
Normal Playback  
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.  
Lock Button  
4/9  
5
3
Display  
8
M
A
OFF PLAY  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Power Switch  
Frames*  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
MENU  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
VOL. +/–  
* Frames are not displayed during recording.  
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.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 14)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 41 – 44),  
time code is necessary. If during recording a blank  
portion is left 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 this,  
perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (see  
below) in the following cases;  
4 To start playback, press 4/9.  
5 To stop playback, press 8.  
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-  
forward the tape.  
To control the speaker volume  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards “+” to  
turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the  
volume.  
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located partway through  
the tape.  
NOTES:  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,  
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (pg. 18)  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is  
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to  
“OFF”, then to “PLAY”.  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the  
sound is not heard from the speaker.  
NOTES:  
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code  
indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set  
to “ON”. (pg. 29)  
Still Playback  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press 4/9 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,  
the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 18) to  
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then  
engage the Still Playback mode. (pg. 17)  
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start  
recording.  
                         
EN VIDEO PLAYBACK  
18  
Shuttle Search  
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video  
playback.  
Connections To A TV Or VCR  
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or  
3 for reverse search.  
To S/AV  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.  
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search  
continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release  
the button, normal playback resumes.  
connector  
Open the cover.  
mark  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle  
Search. This is not a malfunction.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search, parts of the  
picture may not be clearly visible,  
particularly on the left side of the  
screen.  
1
2
3
4
5
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in the  
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.  
(pg. 17)  
Cable Adapter*  
Y/C/CVBS”  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
To TV or VCR  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 14)  
TV  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
VCR  
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
A Not connected  
5 Press  
or  
to select t, and press SET. The  
VIDEO Menu appears.  
6 Press or to select BLANK SRCH, and press  
SET. The Sub Menu appears.  
or to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
B Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has  
S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it  
is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has  
only A/V input connectors.)  
D Red to AUDIO R IN**  
E White to AUDIO L IN**  
7 Press  
The BLANK SEARCHindication appears and the  
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,  
then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape  
before the beginning of the detected blank portion.  
To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.  
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided  
cable adapter.  
** Not required for watching still images only.  
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a  
blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse  
direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the  
camcorder searches in the forward direction.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank  
Search, the camcorder stops automatically.  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape  
may not be detected.  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C  
signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
The detected blank portion may be located between  
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure  
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.  
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in  
the illustration.  
If using a VCR, go to step 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to  
your VCRs instruction manual.  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to  
its VIDEO mode.  
6 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 17)  
               
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN  
19  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV  
Date/Time  
Buttons And Functions  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF. (pg. 27, 31)  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the  
date indication.  
Time Code  
Set TIME CODEto ONor OFF. (pg. 27, 31)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV.  
(pg. 27, 31)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 11)  
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder  
without inserting a tape or memory card, set the  
camcorders Power Switch to Aor M, then set your TV  
to the appropriate input mode.  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum  
level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder  
is turned on.  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
The following buttons are available only when the  
camcorders Power Switch is set to PLAY.  
B PAUSE Button  
Pauses the tape (pg. 20)  
C SLOW Rewind Button (pg. 20)  
Left Button (pg. 20)  
Playback Using The Remote Control  
D REW Button  
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (pg. 18)  
Displays previous file in a memory card (pg. 22)  
E INSERT Button (pg. 40)  
Up Button (pg. 20)  
F STOP Button  
Stops the tape (pg. 17)  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this  
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic  
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and  
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback  
functions possible. (pg. 20)  
Stops Auto Playback (pg. 22)  
G R.A.EDIT Buttons (pg. 41 44)  
H FADE Button (pg. 43)  
I PAUSE IN Connector (pg. 42)  
J DISPLAY Button (pg. 19, 37, 42)  
K SLOW Forward Button (pg. 20)  
Right Button (pg. 20)  
Installing The Battery  
The remote control uses one  
lithium battery (CR2025).  
2
1 Pull out the battery holder  
by pushing the lock tab.  
2 Insert the battery in the  
holder, and be sure to have the  
+mark visible.  
1
L PLAY Button  
3
Starts Playback of a tape (pg. 17)  
Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card  
(pg. 22)  
1
3 Slide the holder back in until  
Lock tab  
you hear a click.  
M FF Button  
Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (pg. 18)  
Displays next file in a memory card (pg. 22)  
N A. DUB Button (pg. 40)  
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)  
When using the remote control,  
be sure to point it at the remote  
sensor. The transmitted beams  
approximate effective distance for  
indoor use is 5 m.  
Down Button (pg. 20)  
O MBR SET Button (pg. 41)  
P SHIFT Button (pg. 20, 41)  
Q EFFECT Button (pg. 20)  
R EFFECT ON/OFF Button (pg. 20)  
NOTE:  
Remote sensor  
The following buttons are available when the camcorders  
Power Switch is set to Aor M.  
The transmitted beam may not be  
effective or may cause incorrect  
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
Zoom in/out (pg. 16, 20)  
operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to  
sunlight or powerful lighting.  
(Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY)  
b START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop  
Button on the camcorder.  
c S.SHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.  
(Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY)  
         
EN VIDEO PLAYBACK  
20  
.
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback  
image.  
PAUSE  
Zoom (T/W)  
SLOW (YI) or  
(Left)  
SLOW (IU) or  
(Right)  
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe  
PLAY  
effect.  
(Down)  
STOP  
(Up)  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,  
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the  
Cinema mode, it enhances the classic filmeffect.  
SHIFT  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like  
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)  
more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.  
To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).  
To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
1) To start playback,  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
press PLAY (U).  
EFFECT  
2) Press EFFECT.  
The PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select Menu  
appears.  
NOTES:  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.  
2 seconds.  
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to  
the desired effect.  
The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the  
menu disappears.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF.  
To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF  
again.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image  
may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue  
screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in  
video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with  
steady images. This is not a malfunction.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)  
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for  
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the  
frame is played back.  
Playback Zoom  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 50X at any time  
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
playback. Or perform normal playback of  
images.  
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press  
the Zoom Button (T).  
To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).  
3) You can move the image on the screen  
around to find a particular portion of the  
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press  
(Left), (Right),  
(Down).  
(Up) and  
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns  
to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U)  
during video playback.  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image  
may suffer.  
             
D.S.C. RECORDING EN  
21  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)  
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for  
taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory  
card.  
MultiMediaCard  
Image Size/Picture Quality  
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*  
640 x 480/FINE  
55  
190  
25  
75  
16  
50  
34  
105  
320  
50  
215  
645  
100  
320  
60  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:  
Power (pg. 11)  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
1280 x 960/FINE  
160  
32  
Loading a Memory Card (pg. 14)  
SNAPSHOT  
1280 x 960/STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
105  
21  
215  
42  
Power Switch  
1600 x 1200/STANDARD  
65  
135  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Lock Button  
*
Optional  
** Provided  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
Interval Shooting  
During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues  
to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your  
desired setting.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 15)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  
1 Set INT.SHOTto ON. (pg. 27, 30)  
INTERVALand “ ” appears.  
5Ppregs.s27S,N3A0.PSHOT. The Oindication appears  
2 Set INT.TIMEto the desired shooting interval.  
(pg. 27, 30)  
while the snapshot is being taken.  
To check how the image looks before recording it in the  
memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The  
3 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
indicator appears and stops blinking when the  
4 Press SNAPSHOT.  
captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release  
SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press  
SNAPSHOT fully.  
First shot is taken after 2 seconds.  
The Oindicator appears while the snapshot is being  
taken.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no  
frame.  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to Deleting Files”  
(pg. 25).  
When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set  
BEEPto OFF. (pg. 27, 29)  
The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next shot is  
being taken.  
The next shot is being taken automatically when the  
shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.  
To cancel Interval Shooting mode  
Set INT.SHOTto OFFin step 1.  
NOTE:  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the  
Power Switch is set to Aor Mand power is supplied from  
the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to  
save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull  
out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD  
monitor.  
NOTES:  
To distinguish between still images taken in Interval  
Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended  
that you reset the file names before shooting. (pg. 24)  
Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or  
the Memory Card becomes full.  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
The number increases or decreases depending on the  
Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.  
The function Animationin the provided software Digital  
Photo Navigatorcan be used to create movie files from the  
®
captured still images (Windows only). To create movie  
SD Memory Card  
Image Size/Picture  
Quality  
files with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the  
function Creating a Slideshow From Still Imagesin the  
commercial software QuickTime Pro.  
8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*  
640 x 480/FINE  
47  
160  
21  
65  
13  
45  
8
95  
295  
47  
205  
625  
95  
425  
1285  
200  
640  
125  
425  
80  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
1280 x 960/FINE  
145  
29  
310  
60  
1280 x 960/STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
95  
205  
41  
19  
1600 x 1200/STANDARD  
28  
60  
130  
275  
               
EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
22  
Normal Playback Of Images  
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically  
Auto Playback Of Images  
You can run through all the images stored in memory  
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card automatically.  
card. You can view the stored images, one at a time,  
1 Perform steps 1 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.  
much like flipping through a photo album.  
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.  
If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed  
in descending order.  
4/9  
5
3
E-MAIL/INFO  
If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed  
in ascending order.  
8
M
A
OFF PLAY  
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.  
Power Switch  
)
To display the next  
image  
To display the  
previous image  
Up (  
)
Normal Playback  
SET  
Down (  
100-0014  
100-0013  
100-0015  
SELECT  
MENU  
INDEX  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 14)  
Auto Playback  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.  
3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down  
Playback Of Video Clips  
You can view video clips (pg. 24) stored in the  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been  
played back at the last time is displayed.  
memory card.  
4 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see the right  
column) screen appears, press SELECT. The MEMORY  
SELECT screen appears.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.  
2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press  
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
5 Press  
or  
to select “IMAGE”, and press SET.  
The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.  
3 Press  
or  
to select  
E-MAIL CLIP  
“E-MAIL CLIP”, and press SET.  
The video clip playback screen  
(E-MAIL CLIP) appears.  
6 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to  
display the next file.  
NOTE:  
4 Press 3 to select the  
previous file. Press 5 to select  
the next file.  
Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,  
“1024 x 768”, “1280 x 960” and “1600 x 1200” with another  
devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These thumbnail  
images cannot be transferred to a PC.  
5 To start playback, press 4/9.  
6 To stop playback, press 8.  
Playback Zoom  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
NOTES:  
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are  
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with  
other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.  
240 x 176 size video clip files made with other devices or  
video clip files that are longer than 3 minutes cannot be  
played back with this camcorder. “UNSUPPORTED FILE!”  
is displayed.  
(pg. 20)  
You can also view video clips on your PC by using  
®
Windows Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the  
instructions of PC and software.  
                   
D.S.C. PLAYBACK EN  
23  
Index Playback Of Files  
Removing On-Screen Display  
You can view several different files stored in the memory 1 Display the playback screen of normal images  
card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to  
locate a particular file you want.  
(pg. 22).  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform steps  
1 5 in Normal Playback Of Images(pg. 22).  
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps  
1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 22).  
3 Press  
or  
to select DISPLAY, and press SET.  
The Sub Menu appears.  
4 Press or to select OFF, and press SET. The  
operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery  
2 Press INDEX. The Index  
Selected file  
indicator (  
) disappear.  
Screen of the selected type of file  
To display the indicators again, select ON.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
appears.  
Operation mode indicator  
3 Press  
or  
to move the  
6
9
Folder/file number  
frame to the desired file.  
Press 3 to display the previous  
page. Press 5 to display the  
next page.  
100-0013  
MENU  
Index number  
4 Press SET. The selected file  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
is displayed.  
Battery indicator  
Viewing File Information  
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the  
INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.  
FOLDER: Folder name (pg. 24)  
FILE: File name (pg. 24)  
FOLDER  
F I LE  
: 1 0 0 JVCGR  
: DVC0 0 0 1 0  
DATE: Date the file was made  
SIZE: Image size  
QUALITY: Picture quality (IMAGE  
only)  
DATE  
:
2 7 . 1 0. 0 4  
S I ZE  
QUAL I TY : F I NE  
PROTECT : OFF  
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8  
TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL  
CLIP only)  
PROTECT: When set to ON, the file is protected from  
accidental erasure. (pg. 25)  
Press the INFO Button again to close the Information  
Screen.  
NOTE:  
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC,  
QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
     
EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
24  
The video clip files stored with this camcorder are  
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with  
other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.  
E-Mail Clip Recording  
You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real-  
time camera image or recorded video footage and store  
them in a memory card as files which can be  
conveniently sent via E-Mail.  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape  
To A Memory Card  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory  
card.  
To make video clips from real-time camera image  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 14)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 14)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 14)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Press E-MAIL to engage the  
Remaining time  
4 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
11  
660  
E-  
CLIP  
0hh5mm  
00 : 00  
STANDBY  
E-CLIPappears.  
5 Set “  
COPYto ON. (pg. 27, 30)  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop  
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.  
Button to start recording.  
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop  
engage Still Playback.  
Button to stop recording.  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby  
mode.  
The “  
indication appears during dubbing.  
NOTES:  
7 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.  
Approximate recording time  
To use Playback Special effects with a video image you  
wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control  
(provided). (pg. 20)  
MultiMediaCard  
SD Memory Card  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
8 MB*  
8 min.  
17 min.  
34 min.  
8 MB**  
7 min.  
15 min.  
33 min.  
16 MB*  
32 MB*  
16 MB*  
32 MB*  
Resetting The File Name  
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The  
new files you are going to make will be stored in the new  
folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from  
previously made files. (Available only for Image and video  
clip files.)  
*
Optional  
** Provided  
To make video clips from recorded video footage  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 14)  
1 To reset the file name...  
...for images, display its playback screen. (pg. 22)  
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (pg. 22)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 14)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
4 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
3 Press  
or  
to select NO. RESET, and press  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.  
5 Press 4/9 to start video playback.  
4 Press  
or  
to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
6 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
The new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and  
Standby mode.  
the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.  
E-CLIPappears.  
To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or  
press 8 to stop video playback.  
NOTE:  
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as  
101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again  
from DVC00001.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip  
Recording.  
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail  
Clip Recording.  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then the camcorder re-enters  
the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.  
9 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.  
NOTES:  
Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3  
minutes.  
                   
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. EN  
25  
To remove protection from all files stored in the  
memory card  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure  
4 Press  
or  
to select CANC.ALL, and press SET.  
The PROTECT screen appears.  
of files.  
5 Press  
or  
to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
1 To protect the file...  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
...for images, display its playback screen. (pg. 22)  
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (pg. 22)  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time  
or all at once.  
3 Press  
or  
to select PROTECT, and press SET.  
The Sub Menu appears.  
To protect the currently displayed file  
1 To delete the file...  
4 Press  
or  
to select  
...for images, display its playback screen. (pg. 22)  
...for video clips, display its playback screen. (pg. 22)  
CURRENT, and press SET. The  
MENU  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
PROTECT screen appears.  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
5 Press 3 or 5 to select the  
RETURN  
3 Press  
or  
to select DELETE, and press SET.  
desired file.  
The Sub Menu appears.  
To delete the currently displayed file  
6 Press  
or  
to select  
PROTECT  
EXECUTE, and press SET.  
To cancel protection, select  
RETURN.  
4 Press  
or  
to select  
CURRENT, and press SET. The  
MENU  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
DELETE screen appears.  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files  
you want to protect.  
5 Press 3 or 5 to select the  
RETURN  
desired file.  
To protect all files stored in the memory card  
4 Press or  
The PROTECT screen appears.  
to select PROT.ALL, and press SET. 6 Press  
or  
to select  
DELETE  
EXECUTE, and press SET.  
To cancel deletion, select  
RETURN.  
5 Press  
or  
to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
DELETE?  
To cancel protection, select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files  
you want to delete.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
NOTES:  
If the “  
mark appears, the currently displayed file is  
NOTE:  
If the “  
protected.  
mark appears, the selected file is protected and  
When the memory card is initialised or corrupted, even  
protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose  
important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.  
cannot be deleted.  
To delete all files stored in the memory card  
4 Press  
or  
to select ALL, and press SET. The  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 3 in  
Protecting Files.  
DELETE screen appears.  
5 Press  
or  
to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
To remove protection from the currently displayed  
file  
NOTES:  
Protected files (see the left column) cannot be deleted. To  
delete them, remove protection first.  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files  
before deleting.  
4 Press  
or  
to select CURRENT, and press SET.  
The PROTECT screen appears.  
5 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.  
CAUTION:  
6 Press  
or  
to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other  
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory  
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted  
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,  
initialise it. (pg. 26)  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove  
protection.  
                         
EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
26  
6 Press  
or  
to select  
DPOF  
RETURN, and press SET. The  
SAVE?appears.  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital  
Print Order Format) standard in order to support future  
systems such as automatic printing. You can select one  
of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the  
memory card: To Print All Still Images (One Print For  
Each)or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number  
Of Prints.  
If you did not change any settings in  
step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen  
reappears.  
SAVE?  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
7 Press  
or  
to select  
EXECUTEto save the setting you have just made, and  
press SET.  
To cancel selection, select CANCEL.  
NOTES:  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a  
printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the  
selected still images automatically.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images (One  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a  
memory card. (pg. 24)  
Print For Each).  
2 Press  
or  
to select RESET, and press SET.  
The DPOF screen appears.  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
3 Press  
or to select EXECUTE, and press SET.  
The normal playback screen appears.  
1 Display the playback screen of normal images  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
(pg. 22).  
The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
CAUTION:  
3 Press  
or  
to select  
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this  
may cause the memory card to be corrupted.  
DPOF, and press SET. The Sub  
MENU  
Menu appears.  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
1
4 Press  
or  
to select ALL 1,  
RETURN  
and press SET. The DPOF screen  
Initialising A Memory Card  
appears.  
You can initialise a memory card any time.  
After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory  
card, including those which have been protected, are  
cleared.  
5 Press  
or  
to select  
DPOF  
EXECUTE, and press SET. The  
normal playback screen appears.  
To cancel selection, select  
RETURN.  
ALL1?  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
2 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of  
Prints  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
FORMAT  
4 Press  
or  
to select  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images (One  
FORMAT, and press SET. The  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
Print For Each).  
FORMAT screen appears.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
5 Press  
or  
to select  
DPOF  
CURRENT, and press SET. The  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
EXECUTE, and press SET. The  
memory card is initialised.  
DPOF screen appears.  
SHEETS  
When initialisation is finished, NO  
IMAGES STOREDor NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED”  
appears.  
3 Press 3 or 5 to select the  
0 0  
RETURN  
desired file.  
4 Press  
or  
to select the  
To cancel initialisation, select RETURN.  
number indication (00), and press SET.  
CAUTION:  
5 Select the number of prints by  
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the  
camcorder) during initialisation. Also, be sure to use the  
provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted  
if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the  
memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.  
DPOF  
pressing  
to increase the  
to decrease the  
number, or  
number, and press SET.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the  
desired number of prints.  
The number of prints can be set up  
to 15.  
SHEETS  
0 5  
To correct the number of prints, select the image again and  
change the number.  
                 
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN  
27  
Menus with Sub Menus  
m CAMERA (pg. 27)  
q MANUAL (pg. 28)  
s SYSTEM (pg. 29)  
Changing The Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-  
screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings. (pg. 27 – 31)  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
Selected function  
n
CAMERA DISPLAY (  
pg. 29)  
o DSC (pg. 30)  
Lock Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
t VIDEO (pg. 30)  
(Up)  
SOUND MODE 1 2B I T  
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
n VIDEO DISPLAY (pg. 31)  
1) Press or to select the  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
NAV I GAT I ON– MANUAL  
M
A
OFF PLAY  
desired function, and press SET.  
The Sub Menu appears.  
Power Switch  
SET  
RETURN  
Sub Menu  
CAMERA  
2) Press  
or  
to select the  
desired parameter.  
3) Press SET. Selection is  
complete.  
MENU  
(Down)  
REC MODE  
Repeat the procedure if you wish  
to set other function menus.  
4) Press SET. The Menu Screen  
returns.  
Repeat the procedure if you wish  
to set other function menus.  
5) Press SET. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or  
“MEMORY”.  
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch.  
RETURN  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE1 2B I T  
For Video Playback Menus:  
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AGC  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.  
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
NAV I GAT I ONMANUAL  
For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK”  
RETURN  
(pg. 22).  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 15)  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Recording Menus  
4 Press  
or  
to select the desired function, and  
press SET. The selected function menu appears.  
CAMERA  
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback  
Recording Menu  
Menu  
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power  
Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu  
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is  
set to “M”.  
WI PE / FADER  
V I DEO  
OFF  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
FADER–WH I TE  
FADER–BLACK  
FADER–B .W  
WI PE–CORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PE–SL I DE  
WI PE–DOOR  
WI PE–SCROLL  
WI PE–SHUTTER  
NARRAT I ON  
SYNCHRO  
OFF  
0 .  
0
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
REC MODE  
RETURN  
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode  
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times  
the recording time.  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected  
function.  
Menus without Sub Menus  
v WIPE/FADER (pg. 34)  
r PROGRAM AE (pg. 35)  
u W. BALANCE (pg. 34)  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 40) and Insert Editing (pg. 40) are  
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.  
If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will  
be blurred at the switching point.  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
Selected  
parameter  
1) Press  
or  
to select the  
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.  
PROGRAM AE  
desired parameter.  
SPORTS  
SNOW  
Example: r PROGRAM AE  
Menu  
2) Press SET. Selection is  
complete. The Menu Screen  
returns.  
SPOTLIGHT  
TWILIGHT  
SEPIA  
MONOTONE  
CLASSIC FILM  
STROBE  
SOUND MODE  
Repeat the procedure if you wish  
to set other function menus.  
3) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.  
[12 BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on  
four separate channels, and is recommended for use  
when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32  
kHz mode of previous models)  
16 BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two  
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of  
previous models)  
                   
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MANUAL  
ZOOM  
10X: When set to 10Xwhile using digital zoom, the  
zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom  
will be disengaged.  
The q MANUALsettings are effective only when the  
Power Switch is set to M.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible  
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X  
digital magnification.  
500X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible  
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 500X  
digital magnification.  
DIS  
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON  
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
]: To compensate for unstable images caused  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is  
excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
VIDEO.  
The “  
cannot be used.  
indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser  
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on  
a tripod.  
SNAP MODE  
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame  
NEGA: Nega mode  
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
SELF-TIMER  
[OFF] / ON  
pg. 31, Self-Timer”  
5S  
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.  
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (pg. 32)  
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only. By using  
an inanimate object and changing its position between  
shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.  
[FULL]  
NEGA  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot (For  
Video Recording)(pg. 32).  
TELE MACRO  
GAIN UP  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture  
brightness adjustment.  
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the  
image is bright.  
ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m,  
set TELE MACROto ON. You can shoot a subject as  
large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.  
NOTE:  
AUTO  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at  
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the  
AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth  
or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While  
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
is displayed.  
WIDE MODE  
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For  
playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.  
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom  
of the screen. The  
indicator appears. During playback  
NAVIGATION  
on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio  
becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-  
screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/  
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black  
bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen  
and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.  
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio  
of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen  
[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made  
manually. (pg. 36)  
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:  
The captured image is stored in the memory card as a  
thumbnail image when the recording time is over the  
navigation time.  
For example, 5SECis suitable to record short scenes  
with the thumbnail images. (pg. 35) However, the  
stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In  
this case, using the memory card with large capacity is  
recommended.  
OFF: Disables the function.  
The “  
without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using  
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction  
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD  
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
D.WIDE* : The  
indicator appears. The zoom range  
indicator appears when NAVIGATIONis  
is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide  
angle range. This modes wide angle setting is equivalent  
to using a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is  
possible from 0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for  
shooting in a small room.  
set to other than MANUALand OFF.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
VIDEO.  
                                     
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WIND CUT  
CAM RESET  
[OFF]: Disengages the function.  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The  
indicator appears. The quality of the sound will  
change. This is normal.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
SYSTEM  
The n(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even  
when the Power Switch is set to A. However, the menu  
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set  
to M.  
The n(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except AUX MIC”  
are effective only for shooting.  
The s SYSTEMfunctions which are set when the  
Power Switch is set to Mare also applied when the  
Power Switch is set to PLAY.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
BEEP  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter  
sound is recorded on the tape.  
ON SCREEN  
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date,  
time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV  
screen.  
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on  
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or  
off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also  
activates the shutter sound effect. (pg. 21, 32)  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when  
any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter  
sound effect. (pg. 21, 32)  
DATE/TIME  
TALLY  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds  
when the Power Switch is set from OFFto Aor M.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing  
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 19, 37, 42)  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of  
recording.  
REMOTE  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.  
TIME CODE  
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.  
DEMO MODE  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the  
connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during  
recording. (pg. 17)  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program  
AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm  
how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the  
following cases:  
AUX MIC  
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not  
appear.  
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when  
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODEis  
turned ON.  
With DEMO MODEset to ON, if there is no operation for  
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to Aor M.  
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops  
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed  
for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
optional microphone is connected. (pg. 7)  
CLOCK ADJ.  
pg. 12, Date/Time Settings”  
NOTES:  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot  
be turned on.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder power  
is turned off.  
If DEMO MODEremains ON, some functions will not be  
available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.  
PRIORITY  
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when  
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened.  
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when  
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened.  
                           
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DSC  
Playback Menus  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
VIDEO  
QUALITY  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match  
your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:  
SOUND MODE and NARRATION  
During tape 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. According to the menu access  
explanation on page 27, select SOUND MODEor  
NARRATIONfrom the Menu Screen and set it to the  
desired parameter.  
FINE (  
) and STANDARD (  
) (in order of quality).  
NOTE:  
The number of storable images depends on the selected  
picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in  
the images and the type of memory card being used.  
(pg. 21)  
SOUND MODE  
IMAGE SIZE  
[STEREO  
channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the Lchannel is output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the Rchannel is output.  
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1280 x 960] / 1600 x 1200  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match  
your needs. (pg. 21)  
NOTE:  
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
NARRATION  
Switch is set to MEMORY.  
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both Land R”  
channels in stereo.  
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both Land R”  
channels in stereo. (pg. 40)  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and  
output in stereo on both Land Rchannels.  
REC SELECT  
[
(TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed  
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still  
images are recorded only onto the tape.  
/
(TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is  
performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to  
VIDEO, still images are recorded not only onto the tape  
but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this  
mode, the SNAP MODEselection in CAMERA Menu is  
also applicable to memory card recording.  
SYNCHRO  
pg. 44, For More Accurate Editing”  
REC MODE  
[SP] / LP  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP)  
depending on your preference. It is recommended you  
use REC MODEin VIDEO Menu when using this  
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (pg. 37, 38)  
INT.SHOT  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Enables interval shooting. (pg. 21)  
COPY  
INT.TIME  
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during  
tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal  
playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds.  
(The still image is not recorded.)  
15SEC  
/
30SEC  
/
[1MIN]  
/
2MIN  
/
5MIN  
/
10MIN  
/
30MIN 60MIN  
/
Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval  
shooting. (pg. 21)  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a  
memory card. (pg. 24)  
NAVI.DEL.  
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN  
pg. 36, To delete thumbnail images”  
BLANK SRCH  
pg. 18, Blank Search”  
S/AV INPUT  
(GR-D231/230 only)  
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the S/AV  
connector. (pg. 37)  
A/V.IN: Enables audio/video signal input from the S/AV  
connector. (pg. 37)  
S.IN: Enables audio/S-video signal input from the S/AV  
connector. (pg. 37)  
                             
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SYSTEM  
LED Light  
LED Light can be used to brighten the  
subject in the dark place during video  
recording or D.S.C. shooting.  
Each setting is linked with s SYSTEM, which appears  
when the Power Switch is set to M.  
The parameters are the same as in the description on  
page 29.  
1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
setting.  
The n(VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for  
video playback except AUX MIC.  
The parameters (except OFFin ON SCREEN settings)  
are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on  
page 29.  
OFF: Turns off the light.  
ON: The light is on always. (  
LED Light  
appears.)  
AUTO: The light turns on automatically  
when dark. ( appears.)  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.  
ON SCREEN  
When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears.  
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON  
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV  
NOTES:  
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.  
If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-Scope  
function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot  
the subject brighter.  
When set to AUTO, the date/time are displayed in the  
following cases:  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/  
time when scenes are recorded.  
There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot  
between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED  
Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).  
Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when  
the LED Light setting is ON, they will appear slightly  
blurred.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
TIME CODE  
[OFF] / ON  
AUX MIC  
OFF / [ON]  
Self-Timer  
pg. 29, AUX MIC”  
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.  
1 Set the Power Switch to M.  
MANUAL  
2 Set SELF-TIMERto ON .  
(pg. 27, 28)  
The “ ” indicator appears.  
SELFT I MER  
OFF  
ON  
3 For video recording, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button.  
The tally lamp starts blinking.  
RETURN  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video recording  
starts. The tally lamp stays on.  
To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording Start/  
Stop Button again.  
The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
OR  
3 For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT.  
The tally lamp starts blinking.  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and snapshot recording  
starts. The tally lamp turns off. After that, the camcorder re-  
enters Record-Standby mode.  
4 To end Self-Timer recording, select OFFin step 2.  
NOTE:  
If BEEPand TALLYare set to OFF(pg. 29), the beep  
does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.  
                     
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3 Set SNAP MODEto the desired mode.  
5-Second Recording  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second  
clips to keep the action moving. This function is available  
only for video recording.  
(pg. 27, 28)  
4 Press SNAPSHOT.  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
The Oindication appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-  
enters the Record-Standby mode.  
1 Set 5Sto 5S. (pg. 28)  
The 5Sindicator appears.  
You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still  
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
normal recording resumes.  
Regardless of the Power Switch position (Aor M),  
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected  
Snapshot mode.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters  
Record-Standby mode automatically.  
Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again  
within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby  
mode is not engaged.  
Motor Drive Mode  
3 To exit the 5S mode, select OFFin step 1.  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an  
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still  
images: approx. 1 second)  
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode  
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in  
step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA  
Menu (pg. 28), then press SNAPSHOT. The  
camcorder records a 5-second still. When 5Sis set to  
Anim., this function is not available.  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECTis  
set to “  
/
. (pg. 30)  
Manual Focus  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as  
approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
NOTE:  
When 5Sis set to Anim., the 5-Second Recording mode is  
not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is  
taken instead.  
However, correct focus may not be obtained depending  
on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual  
focus mode.  
Night Scope  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they  
would be under good natural lighting. Although the  
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is  
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.  
1 Set the Power Switch to M.  
2 Press FOCUS. The manual  
focus indicator appears.  
to focus on a  
1 Set the Power Switch to M.  
subject.  
2 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator “  
When the focus level cannot be  
appears.  
adjusted any further or closer,  
Manual focus indicator  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to  
or “ ” will blink.  
30 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
automatically adjusted.  
4 Press SET. Focus  
while the shutter speed is being  
adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus  
To deactivate Night-Scope  
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope indicator  
disappears.  
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to A.  
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed  
below.  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness  
and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear,  
blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting  
off the surface of a body of water.  
NOTES:  
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings  
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:  
Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 35).  
GAIN UPin CAMERA Menu. (pg. 28)  
DISin MANUAL Menu. (pg. 28)  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
and  
,
,
.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Set the Power Switch to M.  
                     
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Exposure Control  
Backlight Compensation  
Manual exposure control is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as  
at the beach or when skiing.  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.  
With simple operation, backlight compensation feature  
brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the  
exposure.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight  
When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.  
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
To cancel Backlight Compensation  
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator  
disappears.  
2 Press EXPOSURE.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3 To brighten the image, press . To darken the image,  
press . (maximum 6)  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 33)  
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around  
the subject to become too bright and the subject to become  
white.  
–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to  
“SPOTLIGHT”. (pg. 35)  
4 Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.  
Spot Exposure Control  
Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise  
exposure compensation. You can select one of the three  
metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.  
To return to automatic exposure control  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to  
A”.  
NOTES:  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same  
time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW”  
(pg. 35), or with the backlight compensation.  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in  
brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (pg. 27, 28)  
2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure  
Control indicator “ ” appears.  
A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the  
LCD monitor/viewfinder.  
3 Press  
or  
to select the desired spot metering  
Iris Lock  
area frame.  
4 Press SET.  
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-  
lit environments to keep too much light from entering,  
and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
Spot Exposure Control is engaged.  
Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the  
selected area most appropriate.  
To lock the iris  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the  
subject is backing away.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as  
at the beach or when skiing.  
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The  
” indication appears and the iris is locked.  
To cancel Spot Exposure Control  
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
disappears.  
NOTES:  
1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.  
You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same  
time with following functions.  
2 Press EXPOSURE.  
“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (pg. 28)  
“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” (pg. 35)  
Digital Zoom (pg. 16)  
Manual Exposure Control  
Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum  
result may not be attained.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET for over 2  
seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “  
indication appear.  
4 Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to “ ” and  
the iris is locked.  
To return to automatic iris control  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.  
The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.  
To lock the exposure control and the iris  
After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing  
or  
.
Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking,  
press EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The exposure control  
and the iris become automatic.  
                   
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White Balance Adjustment  
The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the  
is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. next.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators control  
this function manually to achieve a more professional  
colour/tint reproduction.  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or  
stopped.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Set the Power Switch to M.  
To change the setting  
Set uto the desired mode. (pg. 27)  
The selected mode indicator except AUTOappears.  
3 Set vto the desired mode. (pg. 27)  
The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved.  
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when  
shooting under various types of lighting. (Manual  
White Balance Adjustment)  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the  
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
To deactivate the selected effect  
Select OFFin step 3. The effect indicator disappears.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
NOTES:  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting  
is used.  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing  
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain  
modes of Program AE with special effects. (pg. 35) In  
this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
To return to automatic white balance  
Set uto AUTO. (pg. 27)  
Or, set the Power Switch to A.  
WIPE/FADER  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Adjust the white balance  
manually when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen.  
FADERB.W: Fade in to a colour screen from a  
black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black  
and white.  
1 Set the Power Switch to M.  
2 Select MWBin  
WIPECORNER: 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.  
White paper  
u W.BALANCEmenu.  
(pg. 27)  
The  
indication blinks slowly.  
WIPEWINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a  
black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes  
in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.  
3 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.  
WIPESLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out  
4 Press and hold SET until  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
begins blinking rapidly.  
resumes normal  
from left to right.  
WIPEDOOR: 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.  
5 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the  
Manual White Balance indicator  
is displayed.  
NOTES:  
WIPESCROLL: 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.  
In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In  
such a case, adjust focus manually. (pg. 32)  
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting  
conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).  
Because the colour temperature is different depending on  
the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the  
white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural  
result.  
WIPESHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of a black  
screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the  
top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is  
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery  
removed.  
                 
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35  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like  
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,  
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the  
Cinema mode, it enhances the classic filmeffect.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe  
effect.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
Program AE With Special Effects  
1 Set the Power Switch to M.  
2 Set rto the desired mode. (pg. 27)  
The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected  
effect is activated.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
To deactivate the selected effect  
Select OFFin step 2. The effect indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right half of  
Program AE with special effects can be changed during  
recording or during Record-Standby.  
the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other  
half.  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be  
used during Night-Scope.  
When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak  
may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon  
tends to occur when SPORTSor any mode of SHUTTER  
1/250 1/4000is selected.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
VIDEO.  
Navigation Function  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be  
used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (pg. 34) In this  
case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.  
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents  
by making thumbnail images on a memory card.  
Before continuing  
To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory  
card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
PROGRAM AE  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
To make thumbnail images during video recording  
automatically  
SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/  
50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when  
shooting a TV screen become narrower.  
SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/  
120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when  
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour  
lamp is reduced.  
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000*/  
SHUTTER 1/2000*/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings  
allow fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a  
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing  
shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an  
automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS  
mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the  
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good  
lighting conditions.  
1 Set NAVIGATIONto the desired navigation storing  
time. (pg. 27, 28)  
If the “  
indicator appears blinking on the screen, wait  
until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a  
while, check if a memory card is loaded.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Aor M.  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
When the recording time is over the navigation time set in  
step 1, “  
appears briefly, then the image of the point  
where recording is started is captured and stored in the  
memory card as a thumbnail image.  
If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before “  
stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded  
memory card is recognised is captured.  
SPORTS  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000)  
This setting allows 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.  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely  
bright surroundings such as in the snow.  
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too bright when shooting under  
extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more  
natural. White Balance (pg. 34) is automatically set to  
, but can be changed to your desired setting. When  
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts  
the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10  
m, adjust the focus manually.  
                   
EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
36  
NAV I GAT I ON  
To make thumbnail images after video recording  
manually  
6 Press SET. The NAVIGATION  
DELETE CURRENT?  
screen appears.  
1 Set NAVIGATIONto MANUAL. (pg. 27, 28)  
2 Set the Power Switch to Aor M.  
7 Press  
or  
to select  
EXECUTE, and press SET.  
Press 3 to display the previous  
image. Press 5 to display the  
next image.  
2 6 . 1 2 . 0 4  
1 5 : 0 0  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
3 After the recording, press STORE.  
The “  
indicator appears briefly and the captured image  
is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video  
playback.  
NOTES:  
The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also  
appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If REC  
CAUTION:  
SELECTis set to “  
number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be  
stored.  
If 5Sis set to 5Sor Anim.in MANUAL Menu, the  
NAVIGATION function will not work properly.  
/
in DSC Menu, the  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other  
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory  
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted  
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,  
initialise it.  
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images  
(Navigation Search)  
NOTES:  
Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card  
together as they were during recording; otherwise, the  
camcorder cannot recognise Tape and Memory Card IDs to  
perform Navigation Function properly.  
1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY.  
2 Press INDEX during video playback or stop mode.  
Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded  
when the following messages appear: NO ID ON TAPE  
OR CARD, UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION, THIS  
MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE.  
If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape,  
two memory cards will share the tapes thumbnail images.  
We recommend that you use one memory card for one  
tape.  
Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at  
a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank  
portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise,  
Navigation Function does not work properly.  
Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to  
delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from  
the relevant memory card.  
If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to  
another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the  
copied memory card.  
The loaded cassettes Navigation  
NAV I GAT I ON  
thumbnail image screen appears.  
DATE : 24 . 2 5 0 4  
3 :3 : 2 9  
TC  
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5  
Press 3 to display the previous  
page. Press 5 to display the  
next page.  
1
2
3
4
5
3 Press  
or  
to select the  
desired image, and press SET.  
The NAVIGATION SEARCHindication appears blinking  
and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the  
relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.  
To cancel Navigation search midway  
Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.  
To add thumbnail images during video playback  
1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY.  
2 Press 4/9 to start video playback.  
3 Press STORE at the desired point.  
The “  
indicator appears briefly and the image of the  
point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory  
card as a thumbnail image.  
To delete thumbnail images  
1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY.  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Press  
or  
to select t, and press SET. The  
VIDEO Menu appears.  
V I DEO  
4 Press  
or to select  
NAVI.DEL., and press SET. The  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
NARRAT I ON  
SYNCHRO  
OFF  
0 . 0  
Sub Menu appears.  
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
5 By pressing  
or  
:
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
Select IMAGE SEL.to delete the  
currently displayed thumbnail  
image.  
RETURN  
Select TAPE SEL.to delete all thumbnail images for the  
tape which contains the currently displayed image.  
Select ALLto delete all thumbnail images stored in the  
memory card at once.  
       
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To use this camcorder as a player  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and  
the VCR.  
2 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 17)  
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording  
on the VCR. (Refer to the VCRs instruction manual.)  
To S/AV  
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop  
connector  
Open the cover.  
mark  
playback on the camcorder.  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 11)  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on  
the connected TV  
Date/time  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 27, 31) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control  
to turn on/off the date indication.  
1
2
3
4
5
Time code  
Set TIME CODEto OFFor ON. (pg. 27, 31)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV.  
(pg. 27, 31)  
Y/C/CVBS”  
Cable Adapter*  
TV  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D231/230  
only)  
To VCR  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and  
the VCR.  
VCR  
2 Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 27)  
3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY.  
4 Set S/AV INPUTto A/V.INor S.IN*.  
(pg. 27, 30)  
A Not connected  
* Select S.INwhen using S-VIDEO OUT connector on your  
B To S-VIDEO IN or OUT**  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT  
D Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT  
E White to AUDIO L IN or OUT  
5TPVr/eVsCsRt.he Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the  
Record-Pause mode.  
The “  
screen.  
or “  
indication appears on the  
S.IN  
A/V.IN  
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided  
cable adapter. (The provided cable adapter accepts only  
output signals from this camcorder. To use this camcorder  
as a recorder, use a commercially available cable  
adapter.)  
6 Start playback on the player.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The  
indication rotates.  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT  
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the  
yellow video cable.  
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
dubbing. The  
indication stops rotating.  
NOTE:  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
NOTES:  
required:  
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUTback to OFF.  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with  
this procedure.  
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C  
signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
           
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38  
To use this camcorder as a player  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital  
Dubbing)  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with  
a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the  
illustration.  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the  
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV  
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if  
any image or sound deterioration.  
3 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 17)  
4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording  
on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit’s instruction  
manual.)  
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then  
stop playback on this camcorder.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 11)  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the  
player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an  
unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.  
If “Playback Zoom” (pg. 20) or “Playback Special Effects”  
(pg. 20) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on the  
tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
To DV IN*/OUT  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Core filter  
To use this camcorder as a recorder (GR-D231/230  
only)  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with  
a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the  
illustration.  
To DV IN/OUT  
3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (pg. 27)  
4 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.  
Video unit equipped with DV connector  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the  
Record-Pause mode.  
* GR-D231/230 only  
The “  
” indication appears on the screen.  
DV. IN  
6 Start playback on the player.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The  
indication rotates.  
8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
dubbing. The  
indication stops rotating.  
NOTES:  
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV  
INPUT” to “OFF”. (pg. 27, 30)  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded  
on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND  
MODE” setting. (pg. 27)  
     
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39  
[A] Using USB cable  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a  
PC.  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam.  
[A] Using USB cable  
[B] Using DV cable  
OR  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC  
with a DV connector by using the provided software,  
software equipped with the PC or commercially available  
software.  
NOTES:  
To USB  
To DV IN*/OUT  
Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled  
software and drivers.  
The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on  
the CD-ROM.  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 11)  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable  
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the  
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
Core filter  
USB cable  
(provided)  
DV cable (optional)  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending  
on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is  
not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.  
The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV  
connector-equipped capture board.  
Core filter  
To DV  
connector  
To USB  
connector  
PC with DV  
connector  
PC  
The system may not work properly depending on the PC or  
capture board you are using.  
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES” appears  
on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data  
in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a  
file to the PC.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
* GR-D231/230 only  
 
EN EDITING  
40  
Audio Dubbing  
Insert Editing  
The audio track can be customised only when recorded  
in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (pg. 27)  
Use the provided remote control.  
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 outpoints. The  
original audio remains unchanged.  
Use the provided remote control.  
START/  
STOP  
PAUSE  
NOTES:  
Microphone Connector  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that  
TIME CODEis set to ON. (pg. 27, 31)  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP  
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
REW  
INSERT  
PLAY  
STOP  
A.DUB  
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point.  
(pg. 17)  
Speaker  
Stereo Microphone  
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,  
then press PAUSE (9).  
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,  
then press PAUSE (9). The 9Iindicator and the Time  
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters  
Insert-Pause mode.  
will start, then press PAUSE (9).  
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (9). The 9Dand MICindicators  
appear.  
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to  
resume editing.  
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin narrating. Speak into  
the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).  
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP  
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then  
(8).  
STOP (8).  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback  
Set NARRATIONto ONor MIX. (pg. 27, 30)  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects (pg. 35) can be used to  
spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time information  
changes.  
NOTES:  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the  
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.  
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  
camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down  
the TVs volume.  
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 Editing  
stops. (pg. 47)  
If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-recording and  
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from  
the point where 16-BIT recording began.  
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes  
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio  
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.  
Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional  
microphone connected to the MIC connector.  
While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in  
microphone is disabled.  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to  
the camcorders S/AV connector, first set S/AV INPUTto  
A/V.INor S.INin VIDEO Menu. (GR-D231/230 only)  
(pg. 27, 30)  
The AUXindication appears instead of MIC.  
         
EDITING EN  
41  
VCR CODE LIST  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
BRAND NAME  
JVC  
CODE  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the  
source player. You can select up to 8 cutsfor automatic  
editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily  
performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to  
operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE  
LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR  
manually.  
91, 96, 93, 70, 89, 74, 75  
AKAI  
62, 64, 77  
13  
BLAUPUNKT  
DAEWOO  
FERGUSON  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
18  
97, 98, 32  
14, 34  
Use the provided remote control.  
66, 63  
Set Remote/VCR Code  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
11  
1 Turn off the power to the  
VCR and point the remote  
towards the VCRs infrared  
sensor. Then, referring to the  
VCR CODE LIST, press and  
67, 68  
37, 38  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
13, 17, 11, 94, 18  
19, 95, 11, 94, 91, 96, 12, 33, 72  
hold MBR SET, and enter the  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
94  
3
brand code.  
SHIFT  
36, 35  
The code is automatically set  
MBR  
SELECO, REX  
SHARP  
91, 96  
once you release MBR SET,  
SET  
and the VCRs power comes  
15, 10  
on.  
SONY  
65, 60, 39, 31  
91, 96, 97, 32  
2 Make sure the VCRs  
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN, SABA,  
NORDMENDE  
power is on. Then, while holding SHIFT, press the button  
on the remote for the desired function. The functions the  
remote can control are PLAY (U), STOP (8),  
PAUSE (9), FF (5), REW (3) and VCR REC STBY  
(79; you do not need to press SHIFT for this one).  
TOSHIBA  
69, 61  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.  
IMPORTANT:  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of  
many other makers, it may not work with yours or may offer  
limited functions.  
NOTES:  
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another  
code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Although the VCR code is set for some JVCs VCR, the  
remote control may not work properly. (For example,  
recording may not start or stop properly on the VCR during  
Random Assemble Editing.) In this case, try another code  
from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically. In this  
case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.  
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the  
controls on the VCR.  
When the remote controls batteries run out, the VCR brand  
you have set will be erased. In that case, replace the old  
battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand.  
         
EN EDITING  
42  
Make Connections  
Also refer to page 18.  
1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE  
connector  
To S/AV  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
connector.  
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE  
connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.  
Open the cover.  
mark  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
C A VCR other than above  
Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE  
IN connector.  
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.  
1
2
3
4
4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down  
Editing extension cable  
(provided)***  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and  
Cable  
Adapter*  
engage the AUX mode.  
“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video  
Out Select Switch  
Refer to the VCR’s instructions.  
NOTES:  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the  
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they  
will be recorded onto the new tape.  
To VCR  
VCR  
AB To Remote PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV  
Date/time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 27, 31) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control  
to turn on/off the date indication.  
C To PAUSE IN  
Time code  
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (pg. 27, 31)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.  
(pg. 27, 31)  
TV  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected instead  
of the S/AV/Editing cable. However, it is necessary to  
connect the editing cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the  
VCR. (For details, see step 1.)  
A Black to S-VIDEO IN**  
B Yellow to VIDEO IN  
C Red to AUDIO R IN  
D White to AUDIO L IN  
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided  
cable adapter.  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN  
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the  
yellow video cable.  
*** If necessary, use this cable for connections.  
NOTE:  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C  
signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not  
accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.  
       
EDITING EN  
43  
Select Scenes  
NOTES:  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so  
that there is a relatively large difference between them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the  
recording decks Record-Standby mode will be cancelled  
and editing will not take place.  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
CANCEL  
EDIT IN/OUT  
FADE  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and  
Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited  
version.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered  
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
VCR REC STBY  
EFFECT  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE  
with special effects, you cannot 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  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random  
Assemble Editing.  
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on  
the remote control.  
The Random Assemble Editing  
Menu appears.  
Selected parameter  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at the  
beginning of the scene, press  
FADE on the remote control.  
Cycle through the effects by  
pressing repeatedly, and stop  
when the one you want is  
displayed.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
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~
~
~
~
~
It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and Program AE  
with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using  
a DV cable.  
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for  
Random Assemble Editing)  
You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page 34  
but also the picture wipe and dissolve effects below.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1.  
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on  
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the  
Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears as  
the old one gradually disappears.  
9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The Edit-  
Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing  
Menu.  
WIPECORNER: The new scene wipes in over the  
previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left  
corner.  
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene, press  
WIPEWINDOW: The next scene gradually wipes  
in from the centre of the screen toward the corners,  
covering the previous scene.  
FADE.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly, and stop  
when the one you want is displayed.  
If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out point, the  
effect is automatically applied to the following Edit-In point.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end of the  
last scene.  
When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is included in  
the total time (this does not apply to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
WIPESLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes in  
over the previous one from right to left.  
WIPEDOOR: The previous scene wipes out from  
the centre to the right and left, like a door being pushed  
open to reveal the next scene.  
WIPESCROLL: The new scene wipes in over the  
last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.  
WIPESHUTTER: The new scene wipes in over  
the previous one from the centre toward the top and  
bottom of the screen.  
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.  
(pg. 20)  
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register additional  
scenes.  
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 are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE with special  
effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.  
           
EN EDITING  
44  
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing  
Automatic Editing To VCR  
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random  
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press MENU.  
The Menu Screen appears.  
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning  
of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9).  
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage  
5 Press  
or  
to select t, and press SET. The  
the VCRs Record-Pause mode.  
VIDEO Menu appears.  
15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right  
through to the end of the last registered scene.  
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the  
Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause mode.  
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will be  
dubbed all the way to the end automatically.  
If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing, the  
VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode and automatic  
editing will stop.  
6 Press  
or  
to select SYNCHRO, and press SET.  
The value for SYNCHROis highlighted. (Factory-  
preset: 0.0)  
7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now  
advance the VCRs record timing by pressing . You  
can also delay the VCRs record timing by pressing  
The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-  
second increments.  
.
Press SET to finish the setting.  
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
8 Press  
or  
to select BRETURN, and press SET  
VCR.  
twice.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with  
step 6 on page 43.  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears  
all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote controls  
PAUSE IN connector during dubbing, make sure the remote  
control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and the path  
between the two is unobstructed.  
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a  
few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether  
the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make  
adjustments accordingly.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where  
the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when  
using a tape including several duplicated time codes.  
(pg. 17)  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause 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 have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly  
edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the  
camcorder against your VCR.  
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing  
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
Random Assemble Editing Menu  
appears.  
Program 1  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
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.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
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~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
3 Play back the dubbed scene.  
If any images from the scene prior to the transition you  
chose for your Edit-In point were recorded, that means your  
VCR moves too quickly from Record-Pause to Record  
mode.  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the VCR is  
slow to start recording.  
   
TROUBLESHOOTING EN  
45  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem  
still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.  
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.)  
might prevent it from functioning properly. In such  
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO  
mode.  
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video  
playback. (pg. 18)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover. (pg. 14)  
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is  
no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.  
Power  
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.  
(pg. 50)  
No power is supplied.  
The power is not connected properly.  
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (pg. 11)  
The battery is dead.  
Advanced features  
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.  
(pg. 11)  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (pg. 32)  
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
HClean the lens and check the focus again. (pg. 48)  
Recording cannot be performed.  
The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
HSet the tapes erase protection tab to REC. (pg. 14)  
TAPE ENDappears.  
HReplace with new cassette. (pg. 14)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
The 5-Second mode is set to Anim.in MANUAL Menu.  
HSet 5Sto 5Sin MANUAL Menu. (pg. 27, 32)  
HClose the cassette holder cover.  
Snapshot mode cannot be used.  
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.  
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (pg. 27, 28)  
This is not a malfunction.  
The colour of Snapshot looks strange.  
When the screen is under direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an  
instant.  
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or  
there are various different light sources behind the subject.  
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also  
appears in the frame. (pg. 21, 32)  
This is not a malfunction.  
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.  
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.  
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.  
HPress BACK LIGHT. (pg. 33)  
DATE/TIMEis set to OFF.  
HSet DATE/TIMEto ON. (pg. 27, 29)  
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.  
The subject is too bright.  
HSet rto SPOTLIGHT. (pg. 35)  
Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, DISand other functions that cannot  
be used together are selected at the same time.  
HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects,  
Program AE with special effects and DIS.  
(pg. 27, 28, 34, 35)  
Digital Zoom does not work.  
10X optical zoom is selected.  
HSet ZOOMto 40Xor 500X. (pg. 28)  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
   
EN TROUBLESHOOTING  
46  
White Balance cannot be activated.  
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is  
activated.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode before setting White Balance. (pg. 35)  
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-  
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots  
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not  
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the  
unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %)  
The Black & White Fader does not work.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is  
activated.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone  
The cassette will not load properly.  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 27, 35)  
The batterys charge is low.  
HInstall a fully charged battery. (pg. 11)  
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.  
The memory card cannot be removed from the  
camcorder.  
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when GAIN UPis set to AUTO.  
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP”  
to AGCor OFF. (pg. 27, 28)  
HPush in the memory card a few more times. (pg. 14)  
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.  
Other problems  
The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITYis set to  
FINDER.  
HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITYto LCD.  
(pg. 15, 27, 29)  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does  
not light.  
The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark.  
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (pg. 13)  
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the  
monitor fully. (pg. 15)  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low  
temperatures.  
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (pg. 49)  
An error indication (E01 E04 or E06) appears.  
SET DATE/TIME!appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the  
camcorders functions become unusable.  
Hpg. 48.  
The built-in clocks rechargeable lithium battery is  
discharged.  
The previously set date/time is erased.  
HConnect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC  
Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clocks lithium  
battery. (pg. 12)  
The remote control does not work.  
REMOTEis set to OFF.  
HSet REMOTEto ON. (pg. 27, 29)  
The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.  
HPoint at the remote sensor. (pg. 19)  
The remote control batteries are exhausted.  
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (pg. 19)  
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.  
Files stored in the memory card are protected.  
HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory  
card and delete them. (pg. 25)  
When the image is printed from the printer, a black  
bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
HBy recording with DISactivated (pg. 27, 28) this can  
be avoided.  
When the camcorder is connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does not operate.  
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned  
on.  
HTurn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate  
it.  
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.  
In places subject to low temperature, images become dark  
due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a  
malfunction.  
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 13, 15)  
When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches the end  
of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING EN  
47  
Warning Indications  
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 40)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in 16-BIT audio. (pg. 40)  
Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed  
when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 40)  
High  
Exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery  
indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off  
automatically.  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion  
of a tape. (pg. 40)  
Appears when no tape is loaded. (pg. 14)  
CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE”  
while the Power Switch is set to Aor Mand the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. (pg. 12)  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
USE CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion  
of a tape.  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 40)  
Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 40)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.  
Use an optional cleaning cassette. (pg. 50)  
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is  
displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation  
disappears.  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and  
shooting is not possible.  
TAPE!  
COPYING FAILED  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/  
Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the  
Power Switch is set to Aor Mand the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted  
while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a  
tape to a memory card (as digital stills or video clips):  
when no memory card is loaded.  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback.  
when the memory cards memory is full.  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.  
(pg. 24)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set. (pg. 12)  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is  
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 12)  
MEMORY CARD!  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you  
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a  
memory card.  
LENS CAP  
PLEASE FORMAT  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens  
cap is attached or when it is dark.  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card  
and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised.  
Initialise the memory card. (pg. 26)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion  
of a tape. (pg. 40)  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory  
card when you attempt memory card playback.  
   
USER MAINTENANCE  
48  
EN  
NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the  
battery pack and AC Adapter.  
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the  
memory card when you attempt memory card playback.  
CARD ERROR!  
To clean the exterior  
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the  
loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once  
and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no  
indication appears. If the indication still appears, the  
memory card is corrupted.  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild  
soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe  
again with a dry cloth.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage  
the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
To clean the lens  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens  
cleaning paper.  
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible  
with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with  
this camcorder.  
NOTES:  
CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images  
when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card  
is set to the LOCKposition.  
Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu  
operation with a write-protected SD Memory Card  
loaded.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has  
been removed or other power units have been  
disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to  
the cautions of each product.  
To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
E01, E02 or E06  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND  
REATTACH BATTERY  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type  
of malfunction has occurred. When an error indication  
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove  
the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for  
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume  
using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
E03 or E04  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT  
TAPE  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of  
malfunction has occurred. When an error indication  
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the  
cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication  
clears. When it does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
       
CAUTIONS EN  
49  
Battery Packs  
Memory Cards  
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:  
To avoid hazards  
...do not burn.  
...do not short-circuit the  
terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided  
battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is  
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
...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.  
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
During use  
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
...make sure the memory card is positioned properly when  
inserting.  
While the memory card is being accessed (during  
recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)  
...never unload the memory card and never turn off the  
camcorder.  
Store memory cards  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
Terminals  
...where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or  
vibration.  
...where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields  
(such as those generated by motors, transformers or  
magnets).  
...use only specified chargers.  
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.  
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high  
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten  
service life.  
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6  
months when storing the battery pack over a long period  
time.  
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in use, as  
some machines use current even when switched off.  
LCD Monitor  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT  
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.  
To prolong service life  
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use. These are not malfunctions  
...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.  
NOTES:  
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: 0°C to 40°C  
Storage: 20°C to 50°C  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
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.  
...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.  
Store cassettes  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or  
vibration.  
...where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such  
as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).  
...vertically, in their original cases.  
       
EN CAUTIONS  
50  
Main Unit  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite  
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker  
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets  
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre  
hole.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid  
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.  
For safety, DO NOT  
...open the camcorders 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.  
Avoid using the unit  
About moisture condensation  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass  
will cause drops of water to form on the glassouter  
surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head  
drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place  
to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under  
extremely humid conditions or in a place directly  
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to  
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the  
camcorder itself.  
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking  
stove.  
...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  
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
DO NOT leave the unit  
...in places of over 50°C.  
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or  
extremely high (above 80%).  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
...in direct sunlight.  
...in a closed car in summer.  
...near a heater.  
To protect the unit, DO NOT  
...allow it to become wet.  
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long  
periods.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.  
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such  
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
...expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct sunlight.  
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.  
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the  
camcorder is inside it.  
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
...No picture during playback.  
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears.  
...Recording cannot be performed properly.  
In such cases, use an 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 cassettes  
instructions.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and  
video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In  
order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-  
ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000  
hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
 
SPECIFICATIONS EN  
51  
Camcorder  
For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
For General  
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Compression system  
Still image: JPEG (compatible)  
Moving image: MPEG4 (compatible)  
File size  
Power supply  
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 3.3 W (3.6 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)  
Approx. 4.1 W (4.4 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)  
* Using LED Light  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
62 mm x 96 mm x 110 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed  
back in, without ring of the lens)  
Weight  
Approx. 460 g  
Still image:  
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/  
1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)  
Moving image:  
1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)  
Picture quality  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
pg. 21  
(without battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap)  
Approx. 550 g  
For Connectors  
(incl. battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C  
Operating humidity  
35% to 80%  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C  
Pickup  
1/4" CCD  
Lens  
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
ø27 mm  
(When attaching an optional conversion lens or filter,  
remove the ring of the lens.)  
LCD monitor  
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix  
system  
Viewfinder  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.3" colour LCD  
Speaker  
Monaural  
S/AV  
S-Video input (GR-D231/230 only):  
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
S-Video output:  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Video input (GR-D231/230 only): 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p),  
75 , analogue  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Audio input (GR-D231/230 only): 300 mV (rms), 50 k,  
analogue, stereo  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
Edit: ø3.5 mm, 2-pole  
Microphone input  
ø3.5 mm, stereo  
DV  
Input*/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
*
GR-D231/230 only  
USB  
5-pin  
LED Light  
Effective distance: 1.5 m  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
For Digital Video Camera  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
DC 11 V G, 1 A  
Format  
DV format (SD mode)  
Signal format  
PAL standard  
Recording/Playback format  
Video: Digital component recording  
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT),  
48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)  
Cassette  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to  
change without notice.  
Mini DV cassette  
Tape speed  
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)  
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.  
 
TERMS  
A
Animation .....................................................................28 Night-Scope ................................................................ 32  
Audio Dubbing .............................................................40  
B
Backlight Compensation ..............................................33 Playback Sound .......................................................... 30  
C
R
Connection To A Personal Computer ..........................39  
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................18  
Tape ..................................................................... 15  
D
Demonstration Mode ...................................................29  
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..................................28  
Dubbing ...........................................................24, 37, 38  
Self-Timer .................................................................... 31  
Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 28  
E
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................24  
Exposure Control .........................................................33  
I
Initialising A Memory Card ...........................................26  
Insert Editing ................................................................40  
Iris Lock .......................................................................33  
Tape Speed (REC MODE) .................................... 27, 30  
Telephoto Setting ........................................................ 28  
Tripod Mounting .......................................................... 13  
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 45  
L
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ..................................13, 15  
LED Light .....................................................................31  
Loading A Cassette .....................................................14  
Loading A Memory Card ..............................................14  
W
Warning Indications ..................................................... 47  
White Balance ............................................................. 34  
Wide Mode .................................................................. 28  
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 34  
M
Manual Focus ..............................................................32  
Memory Card .........................................................14, 49  
Motor Drive Mode ........................................................32  
Z
Zooming .......................................................... 16, 20, 28  
5-Second Recording ................................................... 32  
Printed in Germany  
0204HOH-ID-VE  
COPYRIGHT© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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