JVC GR DVL166 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
GETTING STARTED  
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GR-DVL166  
7 – 13  
RECORDING & PLAYBACK 14 – 22  
RECORDING ................................ 15 – 18  
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and  
answer our Consumer Survey (in English only):  
PLAYBACK .................................. 19 – 22  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
23 – 50  
FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 – 31  
For Accessories:  
USING MENUS FOR  
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 – 37  
DUBBING .................................... 38 – 39  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT.......................... 40 – 49  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS........................ 50  
REFERENCES  
51 – Back Cover  
DETAILS ............................................ 52  
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 53 – 56  
USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 57  
CAUTIONS ................................... 58 – 59  
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 60 – 61  
INDEX ........................................ 62 – 66  
TERMS ........................ 67 – Back Cover  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT0998-001A  
EN  
3
CAUTIONS:  
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.  
Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the  
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate  
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)  
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).  
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.)  
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.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.  
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.)  
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.  
DO  
DO  
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections  
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.  
be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DO  
DO  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in  
any way switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T 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 to be made for infirm or  
handicapped people.  
DON’T 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.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will  
cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T 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.  
DON’T 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!  
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EN  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the  
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.  
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 shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the  
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.  
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.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.  
CAUTION!  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked  
can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without  
proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or  
exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission before-  
hand.)  
EN  
5
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
or  
AC Adapter AP-V10EG or  
AP-V12EG  
Battery Pack  
BN-V408U  
Lens Cap  
(See below for  
attachment)  
Power Cord  
CD-ROM  
Shoulder Strap  
PC Connection Cable  
Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to  
RCA plug)  
Core Filter x 2  
Cable Adapter  
(for optional S-Video and  
Editing cable pg. 6 for  
attachment)  
NOTE:  
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.  
How To Attach The Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.  
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2
3
6
EN  
How To Attach The Core Filter  
Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter  
reduces interference.  
1
2
3
3 cm  
Stopper  
Wind once  
Release the  
stoppers on both  
ends of the Core  
Filter.  
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.  
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter.  
Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter  
as shown in the illustration.  
Close the Core Filter until it  
clicks shut.  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
NOTE:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO  
MODEis set to ON(factory-preset).  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for  
AUTO  
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “  
or  
MANUAL  
and no cassette is in the camcorder.  
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.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder power is  
turned off.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration:  
MANUAL  
1. Set the Power Switch to “  
while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU/  
BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.  
Sub Menu  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
SYSTEM”  
and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select DEMO MODE”  
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select OFFand press it.  
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
RETURN,  
and press it twice. The normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the  
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
EN  
7
GETTING STARTED  
GETTING STARTED  
CONTENTS  
Power.................................................. 8 – 9  
Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10  
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10  
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10  
Tripod Mounting.......................................... 10  
Date/Time Settings...................................... 11  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 12  
Recording Mode Setting ................................. 13  
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EN  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
BATT. RELEASE Button  
Power  
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets  
you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do  
not use provided power supply units with other  
equipment.  
1
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
3
2
1
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on  
the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery  
pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then  
slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.  
Power Switch  
2
Set the Power Switch to OFF. Connect the AC  
Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power  
Cord to the AC Adapter 5.  
CHARGE Lamp  
3
Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 6.  
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to  
indicate charging has started.  
4
When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from  
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the  
camcorder.  
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .  
..... Press BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery  
pack.  
NOTES:  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,  
remove it first.  
Battery pack  
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 CHARGE lamp may not  
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the  
camcorder, then try charging again.  
AC Adapter  
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.  
Using the optional AA-V40EK AC Power Adapter/  
Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U  
battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot  
be used as an AC adapter.  
4
5
To DC  
connector  
To AC outlet  
6
Battery pack  
BN-V408U  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 3 hrs.  
BN-V416U (optional)  
BN-V428U (optional)  
approx. 5 hrs.  
For other notes, pg. 52  
EN  
9
ATTENTION  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Before detaching the power source, make sure that  
the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so  
can result in a camcorder malfunction.  
Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY  
PACK(pg. 8).  
Approximate recording time  
NOTES:  
Battery pack LCD monitor on  
Viewfinder on  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
BN-V408U  
1 hr.  
(35 min.)  
1 hr. 15 min.  
(40 min.)  
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly.  
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
BN-V416U  
(optional)  
2 hrs.  
(1 hr. 10 min.)  
2 hrs. 30 min.  
(1 hr. 20 min.)  
BN-V428U  
(optional)  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
(2 hrs.)  
4 hrs. 20 min.  
(2 hrs. 20 min.)  
BN-V840U  
(optional)  
5 hrs.  
(2 hrs. 50 min.)  
6 hrs. 10 min.  
(3 hrs. 20 min.)  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
7 hrs.  
(4 hrs.)  
8 hrs. 40 min.  
(4 hrs. 40 min.)  
(
) : when the video light is on  
INFORMATION  
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:  
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger  
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.  
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U  
battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the  
illustration).  
NOTES:  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
For other notes, pg. 52.  
To AC outlet  
About Batteries  
AC Adapter  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,  
or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may  
To DC connector  
cause a fire or explosion.  
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.  
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  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
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. As long as the battery pack  
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery  
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)  
10EN  
Power  
Zoom Lever  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
1
2 Separate the Velcro strip.  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
Recording  
Start/Stop button  
3
Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to  
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and  
Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to  
fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.  
Power Switch  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
or “  
Dioptre  
Adjustment Control  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
2
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
PAUSE  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
1
Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following  
the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1,  
then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2.  
Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the  
strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip  
Strap . Confirm the strap is not twisted.  
2
1
3
Tripod Mounting  
CAUTION  
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its  
legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to  
use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to  
the unit by falling over.  
1
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 equipped with studs.  
EN 11  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Power Lamp  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,  
but its display can be turned on or off during playback  
(pg. 36, 37).  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch. The  
power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the  
Menu Screen.  
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
DISPLAY. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu  
appears.  
Power Switch  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
CLOCK ADJ.. Press it and dayis highlighted.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the day.  
Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and  
minute.  
Lock Button  
Display  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
W I P E / FADER  
OF  
F
PROGRAM AE  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
CAMERA  
MANUAL  
SYSTEM  
D I SPLAY  
RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
NOTE:  
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not  
highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to  
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/  
time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish  
setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel  
in, the date and time begin operation from the date and  
time you just set.  
END  
DISPLAY Menu  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
OFF  
2 5 . 12 . 02  
17 : 3 0  
ADJ .  
RETURN  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
2 5 . 12 . 02  
17 : 3 0  
12EN  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or  
eject a cassette.  
Erase protection tab*  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
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.  
Cassette holder  
2
Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE”  
to close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the batterys charge is low, you may not be  
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply  
force. Replace the battery with a fully charged one  
before continuing.  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
3
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it  
locks into place.  
Cassette holder cover  
PUSH HERE  
Approximate recording time  
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .  
.... 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.  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
Be sure to press only the section labeled 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.  
NOTES:  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.  
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.  
Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed  
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or  
unloading.  
When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a  
previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.  
See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.  
Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation (pg. 10).  
EN 13  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Power Lamp  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set the tape recording mode depending on your  
preference.  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch. The  
power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
CAMERAand press it. The CAMERA Menu  
appears.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select REC  
MODEand press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select  
SPor LPby rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel  
and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to  
select “  
RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu  
Screen closes.  
Display  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 48) and Insert Editing  
(pg. 49) are possible on tapes recorded in the  
SP mode.  
• “LP(Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
Menu Screen  
Sub Menu  
REC MODE  
SP  
LP  
NOTES:  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
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.  
14EN  
RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
&
PLAYBACK  
CONTENTS  
RECORDING ................................. 15 18  
Basic Recording..................................... 15  
Journalistic Shooting ............................... 16  
Self-Recording ...................................... 16  
Operation Mode .................................... 16  
Zooming ............................................ 17  
Video Light ......................................... 17  
Time Code ........................................... 18  
PLAYBACK ................................... 19 22  
Normal Playback ................................... 19  
Still Playback ....................................... 19  
Shuttle Search ...................................... 19  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 19  
Connections .................................. 20 21  
Blank Search ........................................ 22  
EN 15  
RECORDING  
Power lamp  
Basic Recording  
Power Switch  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the procedures  
listed below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 8)  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 10)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 10)  
Load A Cassette (pg. 12)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 13)  
1
2 Remove the lens cap.  
Set the Power Switch to “  
or “  
During  
shooting  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
Lock Button  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure  
the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/  
downward for best viewability.  
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the  
LCD monitor.  
Display  
25min  
Tape remaining time  
indicator (Approximate)  
The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the  
Record-Standby mode. PAUSEis displayed.  
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “  
appears while recording is in progress.  
min  
3 min  
90 min  
0 min  
89 min  
(Now calculating)  
To Stop Recording . . .  
..... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The  
1 min  
(Blinking)  
2 min  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display . . .  
..... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright  
level indicator on the display moves and the  
appropriate brightness is reached.  
BR I GHT  
NOTES:  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes,  
the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn  
the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to  
180°  
90°  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
OFF, then back to “  
or “  
.  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the  
viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position,  
and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully  
extended.  
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. 18).  
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 32,  
34.  
PUSH OPEN Button  
Tally lamp  
(lights while  
recording is  
in progress)  
For other notes, pg. 52  
16EN  
RECORDING (cont.)  
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING  
In some situations, different shooting angles may  
provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in  
the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the  
most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90°  
downward, 180° upward).  
Self-  
Recording  
SELF-RECORDING  
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image  
in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it  
upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the  
lens toward yourself and start recording.  
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to  
any operation mode except OFFwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Operation Mode  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to  
your preference using the Power Switch.  
Power Switch  
Power Switch Position  
Power lamp  
MANUAL  
MANUAL  
:
AUTO  
Lock Button  
OFF  
Allows you to set various recording functions using  
the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than  
Full Auto recording, try this mode.  
PLAY  
AUTO  
(Full Auto):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the  
tape to a computer.  
When the Power Switch is set to AUTO , “ ” appears.  
MANUAL  
When set to “  
or PLAY, there is no indication.  
EN 17  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
FEATURE: Zooming  
1x  
W
T
PURPOSE:  
10x  
W
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta-  
neous change in image magnification.  
20x  
W
T
40x  
W
T
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.  
Zoom Out  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Digital zoom zone  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom display  
NOTES:  
10x  
W
T
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. 29), 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. 33).  
10X (optical)  
zoom zone  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
Approximate zoom ratio  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
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  
the Menu Screen on page 34.  
Power Zoom Lever  
FEATURE: Video Light  
PURPOSE:  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too  
dim.  
OPERATION:  
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch  
(Open the LCD monitor to  
access this switch.)  
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on  
the subject.  
ON  
: Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
The video light can only be used with the  
camcorders power on.  
It is recommended to set the white balance  
DANGER  
(pg. 31) to  
when you use the video light.  
When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
The video light can become extremely  
hot. Do not touch it either while in  
operation or soon after turning it off,  
battery power.  
otherwise serious injury may result.  
Do not place the camcorder into the  
NOTES:  
Even if the battery indicator (  
) does not blink due  
carrying case immediately after using the video light,  
since it remains extremely hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or objects.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box while  
the video light is in operation.  
When using the video light, if you wish to install the  
camcorder in a fixed position, attach it to a tripod, etc.  
Do not affix it directly to a surface such as a table top.  
It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC  
dealer for replacing the video light.  
to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn off  
automatically when you turn on the video light, or  
when you start recording with the video light turned  
on.  
When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to AUTO:  
Depending on the lighting conditions, the video  
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,  
manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT  
OFF/AUTO/ON.  
While the SHUTTERor SPORTSmode  
(pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
While the TWILIGHTmode (pg. 25) is  
engaged, the light will not activate.  
While the Night-Scopemode (pg. 24) is  
engaged, the light will not activate.  
18EN  
RECORDING (cont.)  
Time Code  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded  
scene on the tape during playback.  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00”  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code  
continues from the last time code number.  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 43 47), 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  
Tapebelow in the following cases;  
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.  
Display  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
Minutes  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
When shooting again after shooting a scene  
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
Seconds  
Frames  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,  
then engage the Still Playback mode (pg. 19).  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,  
2. Set the Power Switch to “  
or “  
then start recording.  
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 CODEis set to ON(pg. 35, 36).  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
Blank  
Newly recorded scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting stop point  
Shooting start point  
Proper recording  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
05:44:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
New scene  
Latest scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
EN 19  
PLAYBACK  
Stop Button (5)  
Normal Playback  
Rewind Button (2  
)
1
2 Load a tape (pg. 12).  
Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
Play/Pause Button (4/6)  
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback,  
press 4/6.  
Fast-Forward Button (3  
)
To stop playback, press 5.  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)  
Press  
2
to rewind, or  
3
to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .  
..... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards +”  
to turn up the volume, or towards to turn down  
the volume.  
Speaker  
NOTES:  
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.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV (pg. 20).  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “  
does not appear.  
During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.  
1) Press 4/6 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorders power is automatically turned off.  
When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabiliseds the still image.  
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.  
1) Press  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
During playback, press and hold or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you  
release it, normal playback resumes.  
3
for forward or  
2
for reverse search during playback.  
2
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.  
1) Engage Still Playback.  
2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards for  
reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.  
To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
ATTENTION  
During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on  
the left side of the screen.  
20EN  
Connections  
PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.  
To AV  
To TV or VCR  
When the S-Video  
cable is not used.  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA  
plug] (provided)  
Yellow to  
VIDEO IN  
TV  
Connector cover*  
White to  
AUDIO L IN**  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN**  
To S-VIDEO  
VCR  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
To S-VIDEO IN  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector  
Use the provided Cable Adapter.  
When the S-Video  
cable is not used.  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
Cable  
Adapter  
Yellow  
White to  
AUDIO L*  
Red to  
AUDIO R*  
TV or VCR  
To AV  
Camcorder  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
To S-VIDEO  
To  
-IN  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
Video Out  
Select Switch  
* The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.  
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.  
EN 21  
NOTES:  
1
2 Make sure all units are turned off.  
in the illustration (pg. 20).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 9).  
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder  
without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
”, then set your TV to the  
Switch to “  
” or “  
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.  
3
Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring  
to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially  
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV  
as interference will occur in the camcorder playback  
picture.  
While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV  
connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.  
4
5 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
• Date/Time  
..... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Menu Screen (pg. 36).  
• Time Code  
..... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (pg. 36).  
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape  
Running Displays for tape playback  
..... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the  
Menu Screen (pg. 36).  
22EN  
PLAYBACK (cont.)  
BLANK Button  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in  
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption  
(pg. 18).  
1
2 Load a tape (pg. 12).  
Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3
Press BLANK.  
• “BLANK SEARCHappears blinking and the  
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward  
shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about  
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the  
detected blank portion.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Display  
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .  
..... press 5.  
44  
NOTES:  
In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the  
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the  
current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder  
searches in the forward direction.  
BLANK SEARCH  
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTEhas  
appeared with the tape.  
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.  
Stop Button (5)  
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.  
EN 23  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
CONTENTS  
FOR RECORDING ........................................... 24 – 31  
Night-Scope............................................................ 24  
Programme AE With Special Effects ..........................24 – 25  
Fade/Wipe Effects .............................................26 – 27  
Snapshot ............................................................... 28  
Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................ 29  
Exposure Control ...................................................... 30  
Iris Lock ................................................................ 30  
White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 31  
Manual White Balance Operation.................................... 31  
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT............. 32 – 37  
For Recording Menu............................................32 – 35  
For Playback Menu ............................................36 – 37  
DUBBING .................................................... 38 – 39  
Dubbing To A VCR..................................................... 38  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector.............. 39  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ........ 40 – 49  
Installing The Battery ................................................. 40  
Playback Zoom ........................................................ 42  
Random Assemble Editing .....................................43 – 47  
For More Accurate Editing ............................................ 47  
Audio Dubbing ......................................................... 48  
Insert Editing .......................................................... 49  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................50  
Connection To A Personal Computer ................................. 50  
24 EN  
FOR RECORDING  
NOTES:  
Night-Scope  
During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings  
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:  
Some modes of Programme AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 24, 25).  
• “GAIN UPin the CAMERA Menu (pg. 33).  
• “DISin the MANUAL Menu (pg. 33).  
• “Video lightwhen LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to  
AUTO(pg. 17).  
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.  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual  
focus and/or a tripod is recommended.  
2
Press NIGHT so that the Night-Scope indicator  
appears.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to  
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.  
• “Aappears beside “  
while the shutter speed is  
being automatically adjusted.  
To Deactivate Night-Scope . . .  
..... press NIGHT again so that the Night-Scope  
indicator disappears.  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Programme AE With Special Effects  
Lock Button  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
PROGRAM AE, then press it.  
Power Switch  
NIGHT Button  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired mode (pg. 25), then press it. Selection is  
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.  
The Menu Screen closes.  
The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the  
selected mode is activated. The selected mode  
indicator appears.  
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .  
..... select OFFin step 4.  
NOTES:  
Programme AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot  
be used during Night-Scope.  
Display  
SNO  
W
SPOTL I GHT  
TW  
I L I GHT  
SEP I A  
IMPORTANT  
MONOTONE  
CLASS I C F I LM  
STROBE  
Some modes of Programme AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects  
(pg. 26, 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its  
indicator blinks or goes out.  
SLO  
SLO  
W
W
4X  
10  
X
EN 25  
SHUTTER  
SEPIA  
1/50The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a  
second. Black bands that usually appear when  
shooting a TV screen become narrower.  
1/120The 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.  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
MONOTONE  
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in  
B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it  
enhances the classic filmeffect.  
SPORTS  
(Variable  
Shutter Speed:  
1/250 1/4000)  
CLASSIC FILM  
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.  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
SNOW  
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise  
appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright  
surroundings such as in the snow.  
STROBE  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
SPOTLIGHT  
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise  
appear too bright when shooting under extremely  
strong direct lighting such as spotlights.  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than  
they would be under good natural lighting. Use  
SLOWonly in dark areas.  
NOTE:  
SPOTLIGHThas the same effect as 3 with the  
exposure control (pg. 30).  
SLOW 4X  
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow  
shooting in dark environments.  
SLOW 10X  
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow  
shooting in even darker environments.  
NOTES:  
TWILIGHT  
When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-  
like effect.  
When using SLOW, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual  
focus and/or a tripod is recommended.  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
White Balance (pg. 31) is initially set to  
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.  
, but  
26 EN  
FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
Fade/Wipe Effects  
These effects let you make pro-style scene transi-  
tions. Use them to spice up the transition from one  
scene to the next.  
IMPORTANT  
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain  
modes of Programme AE with special effects  
(pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is  
selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.  
Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or  
when you stop recording.  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
Lock Button  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
3
WIPE/FADER, then press it.  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.  
The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect  
is reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
5
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate  
the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
Power Switch  
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
..... select OFFin step 4.  
NOTE:  
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing  
and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
EN 27  
Fader And Wipe Menu  
Menu  
Effect  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADER WHITE  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
FADER BLACK  
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out  
from colour to black and white.  
FADER B.W  
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.  
WIPE CORNER  
WIPE WINDOW  
WIPE SLIDE  
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.  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
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.  
WIPE DOOR  
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.  
WIPE SCROLL  
WIPE SHUTTER  
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.  
28 EN  
FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
SNAPSHOT Button  
Snapshot  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
Power Switch  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
3
Lock Button  
CAMERA. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
SNAP MODE, then press it.  
Display  
5
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired Snapshot mode, then press it.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
Menu Screen  
SNAP MODE  
FULL  
P I NUP  
FRAME  
RETURNand press it twice. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
1
Press SNAPSHOT. PHOTOappears while the  
snapshot is being taken.  
FULL  
Snapshot mode with no  
frame  
If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
..... PHOTOappears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
If you press during Recording . . .  
..... PHOTOappears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
PIN-UP  
Pin-Up mode  
AUTO  
Regardless of the Power Switch position (“  
MANUAL  
or  
), Snapshot recording takes place using the  
selected Snapshot mode.  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect  
similar to serial photography. (Interval between still  
images: approx. 1 second)  
FRAME  
Snapshot mode with frame  
NOTES:  
To remove the shutter sound, BEEPon pg. 32, 34.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTOblinks  
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
If Programme AE with special effects (pg. 24) is  
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special  
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such  
a case, the icon blinks.  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DISis set to ON”  
(pg. 33), the Stabiliser will be disabled.  
During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are  
available. However, the shutter sound is not heard.  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the  
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is  
no effect in the recorded image.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the  
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it  
is recorded onto the tape.  
EN 29  
Focus detection zone  
While focusing on a further  
subject  
While focusing on a nearer  
subject  
FEATURE: Auto Focus  
PURPOSE:  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.  
5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual  
focusing):  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or  
a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in 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.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
,
,
and  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft  
cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (pg. 17). 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 MACRO(pg. 34) is activated.  
FEATURE: Manual Focus  
PURPOSE:  
To obtain correct focus.  
OPERATION:  
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments  
(pg. 10).  
2) Set the Power Switch to “  
MANUAL  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press  
FOCUS (pgs. 62 and 63, # FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.  
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +. “ ” appears and blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.  
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.  
AUTO  
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “  
.  
If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in  
on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the  
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
30 EN  
FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
Exposure Control  
Iris Lock  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
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.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject  
light.  
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.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image  
will not darken or brighten.  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1  
through 4 of Exposure Control.  
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
EXPOSURE, then press it.  
5
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the  
MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The  
exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ” changes to  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
MANUAL, then press it. The Menu Screen  
disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.  
and the iris is locked.  
5
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +to  
brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken the  
image. (maximum ±6)  
Iris lock indicator  
6
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure  
adjustment is complete.  
3
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
..... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Power Switch  
AUTO  
to “  
.  
BACKLIGHT Button (5)  
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .  
..... press BACKLIGHT.  
is displayed and the  
subject is brightened. If pressed again,  
disappears and the brightness returns to the  
previous level.  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the  
BACKLIGHT Button.  
Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the  
subject to become too bright and the subject to  
become white.  
Power Switch  
Backlight compensations is also available when the  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
..... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display AUTOthen  
press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator  
and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power switch to  
AUTO  
AUTO  
Power Switch is set to “  
.  
NOTE:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same  
time with backlight, spotlight (pg. 25) compensation  
and SNOW(pg. 25).  
.  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
..... after step 4 of Exposure Control, adjust the  
exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel.  
Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock. For  
automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT  
wheel to select AUTO, then press it in step 4.  
The iris becomes automatic after about 2  
seconds.  
Iris  
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit  
environments to keep too much light from entering,  
and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.  
EN 31  
White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance Operation  
A term that refers to the correctness of colour  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white  
balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately  
reproduced.  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
1
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
adjustment, and select MWB.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
control this function manually to achieve a more  
professional colour/tint reproduction.  
2
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the  
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the  
white paper fills the screen.  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
3
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until  
begins blinking rapidly.  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
resumes normal  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
4 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The  
Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance  
indicator is displayed.  
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
W.BALANCE, then press it. The W.BALANCE  
Menu appears.  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired mode.  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
AUTO................. White balance is adjusted  
automatically (factory preset).  
MWB............ White balance is set manually.  
FINE............. Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD........ Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN... A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
White paper  
5
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is  
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.  
The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode  
indicator except AUTOappears.  
Power Switch  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
..... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Power Switch  
AUTO  
to “  
.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper.  
In such a case, adjust focus manually (pg. 29).  
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting  
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, 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.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone  
(pg. 25) is activated.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is  
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery  
removed.  
32 EN  
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
For Recording Menu  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the  
more detailed camcorder settings (pg. 33 35)  
Lock Button  
MANUAL  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
1
Set the Power Switch to “  
Power Switch  
2
3
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function menu, and press it. The selected  
function menu appears.  
Display  
W I P E / FADER  
PROGRAM AE  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
CAMERA  
OF  
F
Menu Screen  
4
Function menu setting depends on the function.  
If you have selected “  
WIPE/FADER,  
MANUAL  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE  
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
SP  
SYSTEM  
PROGRAM AE, “  
EXPOSUREor  
12B I T  
D I SPLAY  
40  
FULL  
AGC  
X
W. BALANCE. . .  
END  
..... see pg. 33.  
If you have selected “  
CAMERA, “  
RETURN  
MANUAL, “  
SYSTEMor “  
DISPLAY. . .  
..... go to step 5.  
Sub Menu  
5
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.  
D I S  
OFF  
ON  
6
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
RETURNand press it twice. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
The  
icon represents END.  
NOTE:  
BEEP  
MELODY  
ON  
TALLY  
When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of  
minutes, a residual image may be left on the screen  
and it may take several seconds for the residual  
image to disappear. This is not due to any defect of  
the unit.  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO MODE  
CAM RESET  
0 6  
ON  
RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
OFF  
2 5 . 12 . 02  
17 : 3 0  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
RETURN  
W I P E / FADER  
PROGRAM AE  
EXPOSURE  
W. BALANCE  
CAMERA  
MANUAL  
SYSTEM  
D I SPLAY  
END  
Normal Screen  
EN 33  
Menu Screen Explanations  
WIPE/FADER  
PROGRAM AE  
EXPOSURE  
Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects(pg. 26, 27).  
Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects(pg. 24, 25).  
Refer to Exposure Controland Iris Lock(pg. 30).  
W.BALANCE  
Refer to White Balance Adjustmentand Manual White Balance Operation”  
(pg. 31).  
REC MODE  
Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your  
preference (pg. 13).  
SOUND  
MODE  
12BIT  
Enables tape 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)  
16BIT  
10X  
Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent  
to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)  
ZOOM  
When set to 10Xwhile using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset  
to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.  
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.  
SNAP MODE  
GAIN UP OFF  
AGC  
Refer to Snapshot(pg. 28).  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.  
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.  
AUTO  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 1/200 sec.). Shooting a  
subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. 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.  
DIS  
OFF  
ON  
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at  
high magnification.  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or  
under the following conditions:  
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
.  
Settings made in the “  
CAMERAMenu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “  
or “  
MANUAL  
However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “  
The “  
.  
MANUAL  
MANUALsettings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “  
.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
34 EN  
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)  
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)  
TELE  
MACRO  
OFF  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the  
zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,  
the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON,  
you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
ON  
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. During playback on  
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut  
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.  
appears. 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie.  
SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image  
to fit the screen without distortion. 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.  
OFF  
ON  
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.  
WIND  
CUT  
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “  
appears. The quality of the  
sound will change. This is normal.  
OFF  
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
BEEP  
BEEP  
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and  
end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (pg. 28).  
MELODY  
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also  
activates the shutter sound effect (pg. 28).  
OFF  
ON  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
TALLY  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as  
a computer using the J terminal (JLIP) or PC connector. The numbers range  
from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.  
ID NUMBER  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
MANUAL  
.  
The “  
MANUALsettings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “  
SYSTEMfunctions which are set when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL are also applied when the Power  
“  
Switch is set to PLAY(pg. 36).  
EN 35  
DEMO  
MODE  
OFF  
ON  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,  
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
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  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
.  
after the Power Switch is set to “  
or “  
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.  
NOTES:  
If a tape 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.  
CAM  
RESET  
CANCEL  
Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.  
EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
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.  
DATE/  
TIME  
OFF  
The date/time does not appear.  
AUTO  
Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:  
When the Power Switch is set from OFFto “  
MANUAL  
.  
AUTO  
or “  
When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when  
scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during tape playback.  
ON  
The date/time is always displayed.  
Time code is not displayed.  
TIME  
CODE  
OFF  
ON  
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame  
numbers are not displayed during recording.  
CLOCK ADJ.  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 11).  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
MANUAL  
are also applied  
SYSTEMand “  
DISPLAYfunctions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “  
when the Power Switch is set to PLAY(  
pg. 36). CLOCK ADJ.only appears when the Power Switch is set to  
MANUAL  
.  
AUTO  
. However,  
Settings made in the “  
the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “  
DISPLAYMenu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to “  
MANUAL  
.  
36 EN  
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)  
Power Switch  
For Playback Menu  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro  
Comp (pg. 47).  
1
Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
3
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function menu, and press it. The selected  
function menu appears.  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.  
Lock Button  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
5
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.  
Display  
6
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
RETURNand press it twice to close the Menu Screen.  
V I DEO  
SOUND MODE  
12B I T MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
SYSTEM  
D I SPLAY  
Menu Screen Explanations  
SOUND MODE pg. 37.  
12BIT MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
pg. 37.  
END  
pg. 47.  
Allows you to set the tape  
recording mode (SP or LP)  
depending on your preference  
(pg. 13).  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
SOUND  
O . O  
12B I T MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
1
SP  
Each setting is linked with “  
DISPLAYor SYSTEM, which  
appears when the Power Switch is  
RETURN  
MANUAL  
set to “  
(pg. 34, 35).  
The parameters are the same as in  
the description on pg. 34, 35.  
BEEP  
TALLY  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO MODE  
CAM RESET  
MELODY  
ON  
06  
ON  
NOTE:  
RETURN  
REC MODEcan be set when the Power Switch is set to  
MANUAL  
PLAYor “  
(pg. 13, 33).  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
OFF  
RETURN  
EN 37  
Playback Sound  
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 pg. 36, select SOUND MODEor 12BIT MODEfrom the Menu Screen and set it to the desired  
parameter.  
STEREO  
SOUND MODE SOUND L  
SOUND R  
Sound is output on both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
Sound from the Lchannel is output in stereo.  
Sound from the Rchannel is output in stereo.  
MIX  
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both  
Land Rchannels in stereo.  
12BIT MODE  
SOUND 1  
Original sound is output on both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
SOUND 2  
Dubbed sound is output on both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
The SOUND MODEsetting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous modelsfunctions, 12-bitis  
called 32 kHzand 16-bitis called 48 kHz.)  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During  
playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.  
Display  
ON SCREEN setting:  
For playback sound, tape  
speed and tape running.  
DATE/TIME setting:  
For date/time.  
TIME CODE setting:  
For time code.  
4
12B I T / SOUND  
L
1
SP  
6
2 5 . 12 . 02  
17 : 3 0  
12 : 34 : 24  
Frames*  
Seconds  
Minutes  
*25 frames = 1 second  
38 EN  
DUBBING  
Connector cover*  
Dubbing To A VCR  
Power Switch  
1
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder  
and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.  
To AV  
2
Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
3
4 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot  
To  
S-VIDEO  
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
5
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the  
VCRs Record mode.  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
6
Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and  
press 4/6 on the camcorder.  
7
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,  
then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
NOTES:  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will  
appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections  
and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indica-  
tions do not appear on the connected TV. If they do,  
they are being recorded onto the new tape.  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as  
required:  
To AUDIO, VIDEO**  
and  
-IN  
connectors  
Y/C/CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
Cable Adapter (provided)  
If your VCR has a SCART  
connector, use the provided  
cable adapter.  
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.  
VCR  
TV  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
..... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin  
the Menu Screen (pg. 36).  
Time Code  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
..... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 36).  
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape  
Running Displays  
..... set ON SCREENto LCDor LCD/TVin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 36).  
EN 39  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A  
DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this  
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.  
1
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect this  
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input  
connector using a DV cable as shown in the  
illustration.  
To DV  
Lock Button  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
Core filter  
2
Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAY”  
OFF  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, turn on the video units power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video  
unit.  
PLAY  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Power Switch  
3
4
to play back the source tape.  
4 Press  
While watching the playback on the monitor,  
Core filter  
engage the DV connector-equipped video units  
record mode from the spot on the source tape you  
want to begin recording.  
To DV IN  
Video unit equipped with  
DV input connector  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 9).  
If the remote control is used when both the player and  
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the  
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press  
the buttons on both units.  
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. 42) or Snapshotis  
attempted during playback, only the original playback  
image recorded on the tape is output from the DV  
connector.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
40EN  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
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.  
A
1
2
Installing The Battery  
(RM-V700U, optional)  
3
1
1
The remote control uses one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
Lock hole  
B
1There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of  
the RM-V700U.  
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock  
hole.  
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery  
holder.  
2
3
2
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to  
have the “+” mark visible.  
Knob  
1
3
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
• Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the  
RM-V700U instruction manual.  
Remote sensor  
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote  
sensor. The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance  
for indoor use is 5m.  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause  
incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly  
exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.  
EN 41  
1
3
9
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0
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2
4
5
7
#
%
6
8
$
^
&
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
Functions  
Buttons  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to With the camcorders Power Switch  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
the camera position (“  
or “  
). set to PLAY.  
pg. 44  
pg. 43  
1 PAUSE IN Connector  
2 MBR SET Button  
3 INT. TIME Button*  
SELF TIMER Button*  
4 REC TIME Button*  
ANIM. Button*  
5 FF Button  
Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(pg. 19)  
6 REW Button  
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(pg. 19)  
7 PAUSE Button  
Pause (pg. 19)  
8 PLAY Button  
Playback start (pg. 19)  
9 Infrared beam  
Transmits the beam signal.  
transmitting window  
0 START/STOP Button  
! VISS Button*  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.  
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons  
# VCR CTL Button  
$ A.DUB Button  
Zoom in/out (pg. 17)  
Zoom in/out (pg. 42)  
pg. 43  
pg. 48  
% STOP Button  
Stops (pg. 19)  
pg. 49  
^ INSERT Button  
& R.A.EDIT Buttons  
pg. 43 47  
* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.  
42EN  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
Remote sensor  
FEATURE: Playback Zoom  
PURPOSE:  
To magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any  
time during playback.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.  
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote  
control. Make sure the remote control is pointed  
at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T  
zooms in.  
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnifica-  
tion returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and  
then press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during still playback.  
Due to ditital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
Zoom Buttons  
STOP  
PLAY  
Normal playback  
Press T  
EN 43  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
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.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
Use the optional RM-V700U remote control.  
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is  
installed in the remote control (pg. 40).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
MBR SET  
1
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
VCR CTL  
remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
The code is automatically set once you release MBR  
SET, and the VCRs power comes on.  
0
2
Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for  
the desired function. The functions the remote can  
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR  
REC STBY (you do not need to press VCR CTL for  
this one).  
VCR CODE LIST  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BRAND  
CODE  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BRAND  
CODE  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
9ꢀ  
IMPORTANT  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
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.  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
NOTES:  
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, 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.  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
SANYO  
3
3
9
9
1
1
6
6
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
1ꢀ  
6
5ꢀ  
`
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
SELECO,  
REX  
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SHARP  
SONY  
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
44EN  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
Connector cover**  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.  
1
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote  
pause connector . . .  
..... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE  
connector.  
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.  
To JLIP  
To S-VIDEO  
To AV  
A VCR other than above . . .  
..... connect the editing cable to the remote controls  
2 PAUSE IN connector.  
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the  
Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
Editing cable  
(optional)  
3
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape  
and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCRs  
To AUDIO,  
VIDEO*  
instructions).  
and  
-IN  
connectors  
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.  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
Y/C/CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
..... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 36).  
Time Code  
To Remote  
PAUSE or R.A.EDIT  
VCR  
..... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 36).  
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running  
Displays  
To PAUSE IN  
TV  
..... set ON SCREENto LCDor LCD/TVin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 36).  
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.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does  
not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video  
cable.  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
** When connecting cables, open this cover.  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected  
instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.  
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE  
Make sure you use the optional editing cable  
QAM0214-001. Consult the JVC Service  
Center for details on its availability.  
Make sure you connect the end with the core  
filter (plug which has 3 rings around the pin) to  
the camcorder.  
EN 45  
Programme  
SELECT SCENES  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
4
Point the remote control at the camcorders  
remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/  
OFF on the remote control.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
5
At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on  
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in  
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
6
At the end of the scene, press IN/OUT. The Edit-  
Out position appears in the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
Remote sensor  
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 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.  
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.  
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.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately as  
seconds, the time code total time may not match the  
total programme time exactly.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered  
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
FF  
REW  
PLAY  
IN/OUT  
ON/OFF  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
CANCEL  
46EN  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
8
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the  
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press  
PAUSE (6).  
9
Point the remote control towards the VCRs  
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or  
m10anPuraelslysethnegaRgeectohrediVngCRStsarRt/eSctooprdB-Puattuosneomnothdee.  
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.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
00 : 25  
07 : 18  
03 : 33  
09 : 30  
15 : 55  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
02 : 05 – – – –  
08 : 31 – – – –  
05 : 53 – – – –  
13 : 15 – – – –  
16 : 29 – – – –  
– – – –  
:
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
1 6  
:
3 0  
11 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and  
9 : 39  
the VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,  
press ON/OFF on the remote control.  
Remote Sensor  
NOTES:  
Pressing 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.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated time  
codes (pg. 18).  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
PAUSE  
ON/OFF  
VCR REC STBY  
EN 47  
Programme 1  
For More Accurate Editing  
I N  
– – : – –  
OUT  
MODE  
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.  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
VIDEO Menu  
1
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point  
the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor  
and press ON/OFF.  
SYNCHRO  
O . 1  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
2
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Pro-  
gramme 1 only. In order to check VCR and  
camcorder timing, select the beginning of a scene  
transition as your Edit-In point.  
3
Play back the dubbed scene.  
Remote sensor  
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.  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
4
Point the remote control at the camcorders  
remote sensor and press ON/OFF to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then  
press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
5
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “  
VIDEOand press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
Then, rotate it to SYNCHROand press it. The value  
for SYNCHROis highlighted.  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
6
Based on the diagnostics performed, you can  
now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the  
MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +. You can also  
delay the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/  
BRIGHT wheel towards . The adjustment range is  
from 1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to finish the  
setting.  
ON/OFF  
7
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
RETURNand press it twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning  
with step 4 on page 45.  
NOTES:  
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.  
48EN  
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
Display  
Audio Dubbing  
The audio track can be customized only when  
6e  
Audio Dub  
Standby mode  
recorded in the 12-bit mode (pg. 33).  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-  
bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a  
blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections (pg. 20).  
Power Switch  
1
Play back the tape to locate the point where  
editing will start, then press PAUSE (6).  
2
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6). 6eappears.  
3
Press PLAY (4) , then begin narrating.  
Speak into the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).  
4
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then  
STOP (5).  
Speaker  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .  
..... set 12BIT MODEto SOUND 2or MIXin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 36, 37).  
Remote sensor  
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 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  
(pg. 66).  
Stereo  
microphone  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
A.DUB  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
EN 49  
Insert Editing  
You can record a new scene into a previously  
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original  
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and  
outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that  
TIME CODEis set to ONin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 35, 37).  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the  
LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the  
television, make connections (pg. 20).  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
1
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point  
(pg. 35, 37).  
Display  
2
Press REW (2) until the Edit-In point is located,  
then press PAUSE (6).  
w
6
3
Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (6). 6wand the Time  
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters  
Insert-Pause mode.  
12 : 34  
4
Press START/STOP to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in  
step 1.  
Remote sensor  
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
5
To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then  
STOP (5).  
NOTES:  
Programme AE with special effects (pg. 24, 25) can  
be used to spice up the scenes being edited during  
Insert Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time information  
changes.  
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the  
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure  
you only edit recorded areas.  
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes  
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert  
Edting stops (pg. 66).  
START/STOP  
REW  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
INSERT  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
50EN  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
[A] Using PC connection cable  
PC connection cable  
(provided)  
To RS-232C  
To PC  
OR  
PC  
[B] Using DV cable  
Power Switch  
Core filter  
Core filter  
DV cable (optional)  
To DV  
To DV  
connector  
PC with DV  
connector  
NOTES:  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC  
CONNECTION GUIDEfor the installation of the  
bundled software and drivers.  
[A] Using PC connection cable  
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by  
using the software (provided).  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with  
a DV connector by using software equipped with the  
PC or commercially available software.  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the  
power supply instead of the battery pack (pg. 9).  
Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV  
cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect  
only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
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.  
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, or use the DV cable provided with the  
capture board.  
1
2 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.  
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the  
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.  
3
Turn the camcorders Power Switch to PLAY”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch and turn on the PC.  
Refer to the instruction manual of the software on  
how to transfer a still image to the PC.  
The system may not work properly depending on the  
PC or capture board you are using.  
4
When finished, turn off the PC first, then the  
camcorder.  
EN 51  
REFERENCES  
REFERENCES  
CONTENTS  
DETAILS ............................................ 52  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 53 – 56  
USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 57  
CAUTIONS .................................. 58 – 59  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 60 – 61  
INDEX ....................................... 62 – 66  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 62 – 63  
Indications ................................... 64 – 66  
TERMS ........................ 67 – Back Cover  
52 EN  
DETAILS  
I T E M S  
N O T E S  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to  
25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too  
cold, charging may be incomplete.  
Power  
(pg. 8)  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of  
the battery pack.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio.  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm  
during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
The following operation stops charging:  
Set the Power Switch to PLAY, “  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
.  
or “  
Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.  
Unplug the AC adapters power cord from the AC outlet.  
Detach the battery from the camcorder.  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor  
may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
RECORDING  
(pg. 15, 16)  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the  
cassette holder opens. Do not use force.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it  
recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds  
before actual recording starts. “  
starts rotating when the camcorder  
actually starts recording.  
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.  
TAPE ENDappears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off  
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE ENDalso appears  
when a cassette at its end is loaded.  
EN 53  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
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.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1 No power is supplied.  
The power is not connected  
properly.  
The battery is dead.  
Connect the AC Adapter securely  
(pg. 9).  
Replace the dead battery with a  
fully charged one (pg. 8, 9).  
2 SET DATE/TIME!”  
The date/time is not set.  
Set the date/time (pg. 11).  
Consult your nearest JVC dealer  
for replacement.  
appears.  
The built-in clock battery has run  
out and the previously set date/time  
has been erased.  
3 Recording cannot be  
The tapes erase protection tab is  
set to SAVE.  
The Power Switch is set to PLAY”  
or OFF.  
• “TAPE ENDappears.  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
Set the tapes erase protection tab  
to REC(pg. 12).  
AUTO  
or  
performed.  
Set the Power Switch to “  
MANUAL  
(pg. 16).  
Replace with new cassette  
(pg. 12).  
Close the cassette holder cover.  
4 There is no picture.  
The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other malfunction  
exists.  
Turn the camcorders power off  
and on again (pg. 16).  
5 The focus does not adjust  
Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
The recording was done in a dark  
place, or the contrast was low.  
The lens is dirty or covered with  
condensation.  
Set Focus to the Auto mode  
(pg. 29).  
Clean the lens and check the focus  
again (pg. 57).  
automatically.  
6 The cassette will not load  
The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
The batterys charge is low.  
Set it in the right position  
(pg. 12).  
Install a fully charged battery  
(pg. 8, 9).  
properly.  
7 Snapshot mode cannot be  
The Squeeze mode is selected.  
Disengage the Squeeze mode  
(pg. 34).  
used.  
8 The colour of Snapshot  
The light source or the subject does Find a white subject and compose  
looks strange.  
not include white. Or there are  
various different light sources  
behind the subject.  
your shot so that it also appears in  
the frame (pg. 28).  
Turn off Sepia and Monotone  
(pg. 24, 25).  
The Sepia or Monotone mode is  
activated.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
54 EN  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
9 The image taken using  
Shooting was performed under  
backlit conditions.  
Press the BACKLIGHT Button  
(pg. 30).  
Snapshot is too dark.  
0 The image taken using  
The subject is too bright.  
Set PROGRAM AEto  
SPOTLIGHTin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 24).  
Snapshot is too bright.  
! Digital Zoom does not work. 10X optical zoom is selected.  
Set ZOOMto 40Xor 500Xin  
the Menu Screen (pg. 33).  
@ The Black & White Fader  
The Sepia or Monotone mode is  
activated.  
Turn off Sepia and Monotone  
(pg. 24, 26).  
does not work.  
# Even when Slow Shutter is  
not selected, the image  
When shooting in the dark, the unit If you want the lighting to look  
becomes highly sensitive to light  
and the image takes on an effect  
similar to Slow Shutter.  
more natural, set GAIN UP to  
AGCor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 33).  
looks like it is activated.  
$ White Balance cannot be  
The Sepia or Monotone mode is  
activated.  
Turn off Sepia or Monotone before  
setting White Balance (pg. 25,  
31).  
activated.  
% When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
This is a result of exceedingly high  
contrast, and is not a malfunction.  
————  
————  
^ When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen  
becomes red or black for an  
instant.  
This is not a malfunction.  
& During recording, the date/  
• “DATE/TIMEis set to OFFin the  
Menu Screen.  
Set DATE/TIMEto ONin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
time does not appear.  
* Time code does not appear. • “TIME CODEis set to OFFin the Set TIME CODEto ONin the  
Menu Screen.  
Menu Screen (pg. 35, 36).  
( Images on the LCD monitor In places subject to low tempera-  
Adjust the brightness and angle of  
the LCD monitor (pg. 15, 16).  
appear dark or whitish.  
ture, images become dark due to  
the characteristics of the LCD  
monitor. When this happens, the  
displayed colours differ from those  
that are actually recorded. This is  
not a defect of the camcorder.  
When the LCD monitor's fluores-  
cent light reaches the end of its  
service life, images on the LCD  
monitor become dark. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
EN 55  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
) The rear of the LCD monitor The light used to illuminate the LCD Close the LCD monitor to turn it off  
is hot.  
monitor causes it to become hot.  
or set the Power Switch to OFF,  
and let the unit cool down.  
q The indicators and the  
image colour on the LCD  
monitor are not clear.  
This may occur when the surface or  
the edge of the LCD monitor is  
pressed.  
————  
w The LCD monitor or  
Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain  
modes of Programme AE with  
special effects, DISand other  
functions that cannot be used  
together are selected at the same  
time.  
Re-read the sections covering  
Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE  
with special effects and DIS”  
(pg. 24 27, 33).  
viewfinder indications blink.  
e Coloured bright spots  
appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
The LCD monitor and the view-  
finder 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 %)  
————  
————  
r During recording, sound  
This is normal.  
cannot be heard.  
AUTO  
t Play, Rewind and Fast-  
Forward functions do not  
work.  
The Power Switch is set to “  
Set the Power Switch to PLAY”  
(pg. 19).  
MANUAL  
or “  
.  
y The LCD monitor image is  
During playback of the unrecorded  
portion, High-speed Search and still  
playback, LCD monitor indications  
appear distorted. This is not a  
defect.  
distorted.  
————  
u Images on the LCD monitor The speaker volume is too great.  
Turn the speaker volume down  
(pg. 19).  
are jittery.  
i Blocks of noise appear  
Clean the video heads with an  
optional cleaning cassette  
(pg. 59).  
during playback, or there is  
————  
no playback picture and the  
screen becomes blue.  
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56 EN  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
o The LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty (ex.  
fingerprints).  
Wipe them gently with soft cloth.  
Wiping strongly can cause damage  
(pg. 57).  
————  
p An unusual mark appears.  
Check the section of the manual  
that explains LCD monitor/  
viewfinder indications  
————  
(pg. 64 66).  
Q An error indication  
A malfunction of some kind has  
occurred. In this case the  
camcorders functions become  
unusable.  
Remove the power supply (battery  
pack, etc.) and wait a few minutes  
for the indication to clear. When it  
does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication  
(E01, E02 or E06) appears.  
remains even though you repeat  
the above two or three times,  
please consult your nearest JVC  
dealer. Do not eject the cassette.  
This will cause damage to the tape.  
W An error indication  
A malfunction of some kind has  
occurred. In this case the  
camcorders functions become  
unusable.  
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 even though  
you repeat the above two or three  
times, please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
(E03 or E04) appears.  
E The charger indicator on  
the camcorder does not  
light.  
The temperature of the battery is  
extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in places  
subject to extremely high/low  
temperatures.  
To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of 10°C  
to 35°C (pg. 58).  
R When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black bar  
appears at the bottom of  
the screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
By recording with DISactivated  
(pg. 33) this can be avoided.  
T When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder  
does not operate.  
The DV cable was plugged/  
unplugged with power turned on.  
Turn the camcorders power off  
and on again, then operate it.  
EN 57  
USER MAINTENANCE  
After Use  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
1
1
To clean the exterior, 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.  
2 Turn off the camcorder.  
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.  
Remove the cassette.  
2
Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
3
Press PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
3
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
4
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical  
4
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Press BATT.  
position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the  
RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 .  
direction of the arrow 1.  
5
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at  
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of  
the viewfinder with it 2.  
6
Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the  
horizontal position.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
Remove.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack  
has been removed or other power units have been  
disconnected.  
Cassette holder  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer  
to the cautions of each product.  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
Cassette holder cover  
PUSH HERE  
BATT. RELEASE Button  
1
2
1
Hatch  
Lens blower  
3
2
58 EN  
CAUTIONS  
NOTES:  
Video Light  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
DANGER  
The video light can become  
extremely hot. Do not touch it either  
while in operation or soon after  
turning it off, otherwise serious injury  
may result.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging ................ 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ............... 0°C to 40°C  
Storage .................. 10°C to 30°C  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot for some time.  
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
between the video light and people or objects.  
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box  
while the video light is in operation.  
When using the video light, if you wish to install the  
camcorder in a fixed position, attach it to a tripod,  
etc. Do not affix it directly to a surface such as a  
table top.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use . . .  
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.  
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
... 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.  
It is recommended that you consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.  
Battery Packs  
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:  
2. 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).  
1. To avoid hazards . . .  
Terminals  
... 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.  
... vertically, in their original cases.  
LCD Monitor  
1. 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.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. 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.  
... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery  
to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery—  
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,  
while warmer temperatures can prevent  
complete charging.  
... 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.  
EN 59  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
Main Unit  
1. 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.  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
Recording cannot be performed properly.  
... 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.  
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.  
... 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)  
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
3. 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%).  
... in direct sunlight.  
... in a closed car in summer.  
... near a heater.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
... allow it to become wet.  
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.  
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap or the grip.  
About moisture condensation . . .  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form  
on the glass outer surface. This same  
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a  
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place  
to a warm place, after heating a cold room,  
under extremely humid conditions or in a place  
directly subjected to the cool air from an air  
conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
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.  
60 EN  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Camcorder  
General  
Power supply  
: DC 11.0 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Adapter)  
(Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off  
Video light  
: Approx. 4.3 W  
: Approx. 5.3 W  
: Approx. 3.5 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
: 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)  
Weight  
: Approx. 550 g  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Pickup  
: 0°C to 40°C  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to 50°C  
: 1/4" CCD  
Lens  
: F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
: ø37 mm  
: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD  
: Monaural  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
Digital Video Camera  
Format  
Signal format  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: 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  
: 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.  
EN 61  
Connectors  
S-Video  
Output  
: Y:1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C:0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
AV  
Video output  
Audio output  
DV  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
Output  
PC  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole  
JLIP  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
Output  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
: DC 11 V  
, 1 A  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications  
subject to change without notice.  
62 EN  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
y
1
2 3 4 5 r  
u
6
& *  
e
i o  
0 ! @ #  
t
7
p
MANUAL  
AUTO  
8
9
OFF  
PLAY  
Q
$
%
W
(
)
Y U  
T
E
R
^ q w  
EN 63  
( DC Input Connector ............................. pg. 8, 9  
) Digital Video Connector  
Controls  
[DV OUT] (i.Link*) ............................ pg. 39, 50  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ pg. 12  
2 Stop Button [5] .................................... pg. 19  
BACKLIGHT Button ............................. pg. 30  
3 Rewind Button [2] ............................. pg. 19  
NIGHT Button ...................................... pg. 24  
q S-Video Output Connector  
4 Play/Pause Button [4/6] ....................... pg. 19  
5 Fast-Forward Button [3] ..................... pg. 19  
6 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ..... pg. 15  
7 Dioptre Adjustment Control.................... pg. 10  
[S-VIDEO] .................................. pg. 20, 38, 44  
w PC Connector ........................................ pg. 50  
Indicators  
8 Battery Release Button  
e Tally Lamp ....................................... pg. 15, 34  
r CHARGE Lamp ....................................... pg. 8  
t Power Lamp .................................... pg. 15, 16  
[BATT. RELEASE] ................................... pg. 8  
9 Recording Start/Stop Button .................. pg. 15  
0 MENU Wheel [+, , PUSH] .................. pg. 32  
LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness)  
Other Parts  
Control [+, ] ........................................ pg. 15  
! Snapshot Button  
y Remote Sensor.................................... pg. 40  
Camera Sensor  
[SNAPSHOT] ......................................... pg. 28  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
@ Power Zoom Lever [T/W]..................... pg. 17  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] .......... pg. 19  
u Viewfinder .............................................. pg. 10  
i Video Light............................................. pg. 17  
o Stereo Microphone ................................ pg. 48  
p Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................... pg. 57  
Q Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... pg. 10  
W Grip Strap .............................................. pg. 10  
E LCD Monitor .................................... pg. 15, 16  
R Speaker ................................................. pg. 19  
T Battery Pack Mount ................................. pg. 8  
Y Stud Hole ............................................... pg. 10  
U Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... pg. 10  
# FOCUS Button..................................... pg. 29  
BLANK Button ..................................... pg. 22  
$ Lock Button............................................ pg. 16  
% Power Switch  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
[
,
, PLAY, OFF] ................. pg. 16  
^ Video Light Switch  
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]......................... pg. 17  
Connectors  
The connectors & to ( are located beneath a cover.  
& Audio/Video Output Connector  
[AV] ............................................ pg. 20, 38, 44  
* J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface  
Protocol)] ............................................... pg. 44  
You can also connect to a JLIP-compatible  
camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer  
using the optional software  
HS-V16KITE.  
64 EN  
INDEX Indications  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording  
8 9 0  
!
@ # $  
LP 50min  
REC  
1
2
40x W  
T
%
^
w
6
3
4
5
3
&
*
6
BR I GHT  
10 . 01 . 02  
10 : 00  
15 : 55  
7
q
)
(
AUTO  
1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “  
.  
! Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.  
(pg. 16)  
: Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.  
(pg. 24)  
: Appears when GAIN UPis set to  
AUTOand the shutter speed is being  
automatically adjusted. (pg. 33)  
3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted.  
(pg. 31)  
4 • “ؓ:Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
(pg. 30)  
: Appears when backlight compensation is  
used. (pg. 30)  
(pg. 34)  
2 •  
@ Rotates while the tape is running.  
# Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 15)  
(pg. 15)  
$ Displays the tape remaining time.  
% • “RECappears during recording.  
• “PAUSEappears during Record-Standby  
mode.  
(pg. 15)  
• “PHOTOappears when taking a Snapshot.  
(pg. 28)  
^ Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert  
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged.(pg. 49)  
5 Displays the selected Programme AE with special  
& Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to  
effects.  
(pg. 24)  
cut down on noise created by wind. (pg. 34)  
6 Appears when the iris is locked.  
(pg. 30)  
* BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor.  
(pg. 15)  
7 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) is  
SOUND : Displays the sound mode for approx.  
engaged. (pg. 33)  
5 seconds after turning on the  
8 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during  
camcorder.  
(pg. 33)  
zooming.  
(pg. 17)  
( Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 11)  
9 Appears during zooming.  
Zoom level indicator  
) Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.  
(pg. 29)  
(pg. 18, 35)  
(pg. 17)  
0 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.  
(pg. 26, 27)  
q Displays the Time Code.  
EN 65  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback  
1 Displays the sound mode.  
2 Displays the Blank Search mode.  
3 Displays the tape speed.  
(pg. 36, 37)  
(pg. 22)  
1
2
3
4
(pg. 13)  
4 Appears while a tape is running.  
12B I T  
L
/
SOUND  
1
SP  
4
6
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search  
: Rewind/Shuttle search  
: Pause  
6
1
e
4
: Forward slow-motion  
: Reverse slow-motion  
: Audio Dubbing  
BLANK SEARCH  
VOLUME  
6
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
5 Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 36, 37)  
2 5 . 12 . 02  
10 : 0 0  
6 BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor. (pg. 15)  
VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.  
(pg. 19)  
116 : 21 : 25  
7
6
5
The level indicator moves.  
7 Displays the time code.  
(pg. 36, 37)  
66 EN  
Warning Indications  
INDEX Indications (cont.)  
Indications  
Function  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level: high  
Remaining power level: exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator  
blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
Appears when no tape is loaded.  
(pg. 12)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to  
CHECK TAPES ERASE  
PROTECTION TAB  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
.  
or “  
(੬  
pg. 12)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback.  
Use an optional cleaning cassette.  
(pg. 59)  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED USE  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than  
1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAP-  
TAPE!  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
.  
SHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.  
or “  
(pg. 52)  
TAPE END  
DIFFERENT  
FORMATTED TAPE  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set  
(pg. 11)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
LENS COVER  
A. DUB ERROR!  
(pg. 48)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
<CANNOT DUB  
ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CANNOT DUB  
(pg. 48)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.  
(pg. 48)  
Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection  
ON A 16BIT  
RECORDING>  
tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 48)  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE  
PROTECTION TAB>  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
(pg. 49)  
INSERT ERROR!  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT  
ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE  
PROTECTION TAB>  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
(pg. 49)  
Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 49)  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has occured.  
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.  
E01, E02 or E06  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
MODE REMOVE AND  
REATTACH BATTERY  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occured. 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.  
E03 or E04  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
MODE EJECT AND  
REINSERT TAPE  
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Terms  
A
I
AC Adapter................................................ pg. 8, 9  
Audio Dubbing ............................................ pg. 48  
Auto Date .................................................... pg. 35  
Auto Focus .................................................. pg. 29  
Auto Shut off ......................................... pg. 15, 19  
Icons ................................................... pg. 33 35  
Insert Editing ............................................... pg. 49  
Iris ............................................................... pg. 30  
Iris Lock ....................................................... pg. 30  
J
B
Journalistic Shooting ................................... pg. 16  
Backlight Compensation ............................. pg. 30  
Battery Low ................................................. pg. 66  
Battery Pack ........................................ pg. 8, 9, 58  
Beep............................................................ pg. 34  
Blank Search............................................... pg. 22  
Brighten The LCD Monitor .......................... pg. 15  
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications .... pg. 64 66  
Load A Tape ................................................ pg. 12  
M
Manual Focus ............................................. pg. 29  
Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................. pg. 33  
Menu Screen, DISPLAY ........................ pg. 35, 36  
Menu Screen, MANUAL........................ pg. 33, 34  
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ...................... pg. 34 36  
Menu Screen, VIDEO ................................. pg. 36  
Monotone .................................................... pg. 25  
Motor Drive Mode ....................................... pg. 28  
C
Channels (Left/Right) .................................. pg. 37  
Charge The Battery Pack .............................. pg. 8  
Cinema ........................................................ pg. 34  
Classic Film................................................. pg. 25  
Clean The Camcorder ................................. pg. 57  
Connections ................ pg. 8, 9, 20, 21, 38, 44, 50  
N
D
Night-Scope ................................................ pg. 24  
Darken The LCD Monitor ............................ pg. 15  
Date/Time Display ............................... pg. 35 37  
Date/Time Settings...................................... pg. 11  
Demonstration Mode ............................... pg. 6, 35  
Digital Zoom .......................................... pg. 17, 33  
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ...................... pg. 33  
Dioptre Adjustment...................................... pg. 10  
Dubbing................................................. pg. 38, 39  
P
Playback Zoom ........................................... pg. 42  
Power Switch Position ................................ pg. 16  
Programme AE With Special Effects ..... pg. 24, 25  
Provided Accessories.................................... pg. 5  
R
Random Assemble Editing .................. pg. 43 47  
Record-Standby .......................................... pg. 15  
Recording Mode.......................................... pg. 13  
Remote Control ........................................... pg. 40  
Reset........................................................... pg. 35  
Rewind The Tape ........................................ pg. 19  
E
Erase Protection ......................................... pg. 12  
Exposure Control ........................................ pg. 30  
F
Fade-In/Out ........................................... pg. 26, 27  
Fast-Forward The Tape ............................... pg. 19  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ......................... pg. 19  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
G
Gain Up ....................................................... pg. 33  
Grip Adjustment .......................................... pg. 10  
S
T
Self-Recording ............................................ pg. 16  
Sepia ........................................................... pg. 25  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. pg. 43  
Shuttle Search ............................................ pg. 19  
Shutter Speed ............................................. pg. 25  
Slow Shutter ................................................ pg. 25  
Snapshot ..................................................... pg. 28  
Snapshot Mode ........................................... pg. 28  
Snow ........................................................... pg. 25  
Sound Mode .................................... pg. 33, 36, 37  
Speaker Volume .......................................... pg. 19  
Specifications ........................................ pg. 60, 61  
Sports .......................................................... pg. 25  
Spotlight ...................................................... pg. 25  
Squeeze ...................................................... pg. 34  
Still Playback............................................... pg. 19  
Strobe ......................................................... pg. 25  
Tally ............................................................. pg. 34  
Tele Macro .................................................. pg. 34  
Time Code..................................... pg. 18, 35 – 37  
Tripod Mounting .......................................... pg. 10  
Twilight ........................................................ pg. 25  
U
Unload A Tape ............................................. pg. 12  
V
Video Light .................................................. pg. 17  
W
W
White Balance ............................................. pg. 31  
Wide Mode .................................................. pg. 34  
Wind Cut ..................................................... pg. 34  
Wipe In/Out ........................................... pg. 26, 27  
Z
Zooming ...................................................... pg. 17  
See previous page as well.  
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