JVC GR DVL9200 User Manual
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
GETTING STARTED  
RECORDING  
2 – 3  
4
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
6 – 11  
12 – 30  
GR-DVL9200  
Basic Recording ............................... 12  
Advanced Features ........................... 18  
PLAYBACK  
31 – 37  
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Basic Playback ................................ 31  
Advanced Features ........................... 32  
Basic Connections ............................. 34  
Advanced Connections ....................... 36  
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TAPE DUBBING  
38 – 39  
Tape Dubbing .................................. 38  
Digital Dubbing ................................ 39  
USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
40 – 50  
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame  
Playback And Playback Zoom ............. 42  
Playback Special Effects ..................... 43  
Random Assemble Editing ................... 44  
For More Accurate Editing ................... 48  
Audio Dubbing ................................. 50  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
USER MAINTENANCE  
INDEX  
51 – 56  
57  
58 – 61  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 58  
Indications ..................................... 60  
CAUTIONS  
TERMS  
62 – 63  
64 – 65  
66 – 67  
SPECIFICATIONS  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT0499-001A  
EN  
EN3  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly  
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 BN-V607U/V615U/V628U  
battery packs and, to recharge them, the  
provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/  
Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may  
be necessary to accommodate different designs  
of AC outlets in different countries.)  
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.  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or  
on a shelf, make sure that is 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. 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 local rules or  
laws governing the disposal of these batteries  
must be followed strictly.  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the  
cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate  
the camcorder, as they are particularly suscepti-  
ble 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,  
Editing, DC, 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.  
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.)  
Ⅲ 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 beforehand.)  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
4
EN  
•AC Power Adapter/Charger  
AA-V67EG or AA-V67EK  
•Remote Control Unit  
RM-V716U  
•DC Cord  
•Battery Pack BN-V607U  
•Lens Protector  
(Already attached  
to the camcorder)  
•AAA (R03) Battery x 2  
(for remote control unit)  
•Cleaning Cloth  
•Cable Adapter  
•Shoulder Strap  
•S-Video Cable  
•Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to  
RCA plug)  
•Editing Cable (One plug  
has 3 rings around the pin,  
and the other has 1 ring  
around the pin.)  
•CD-ROM  
•Core Filter (for  
optional DV cable)  
•PC Connection Cable  
The CD ROM contains the  
following 5 software programs:  
• JLIP Video Capture  
• JLIP Video Producer  
Presto!  
• Mr. Photo  
• PhotoAlbum  
• ImageFolio  
•JLIP Cable (Both plugs have  
3 rings around the pin.)  
•Core Filter x 2 (For  
optional external  
microphone and  
headphones)  
EN5  
How To Attach Core Filters  
Attach the provided Core Filters to optional DV cable, external microphone or headphones.  
Core Filters reduce interference.  
Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter.  
1
Stopper  
3 cm  
2
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx 3 cm of cable  
between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable around  
the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration.  
•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
NOTE:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
External microphone and headphones: Wind once.  
DV cable: Wind twice.  
3
Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.  
Ⅲ When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.  
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
Power  
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use  
provided power supply units with other equipment.  
To AC outlet  
Battery pack  
BN-V607U,  
BN-V615U or  
BN-V628U  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from  
AC Power  
1
2
3
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/  
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER  
indicator lights.  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V67EG or  
AA-V67EK  
Attach the battery pack with the  
mark aligned  
POWER  
DC OUT connector  
CHARGE indicator  
indicator  
with the corresponding marks on the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins  
blinking to indicate charging has started.  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 3 hrs.  
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.  
Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s  
power cord from the AC outlet.  
BN-V607U  
BN-V615U (optional)  
BN-V628U (optional)  
approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
● Charging times noted above 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 Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.  
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the  
camcorder and charging stops.  
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to  
use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may  
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.  
● 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.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or  
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a  
fire or explosion.  
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.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder  
temperatures.  
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 tempera-  
tures (below 10°C, its usage time becomes shorter and it  
may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery  
pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a  
short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as  
the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect  
performance.  
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack  
does not come in direct contact with it.)  
EN7  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
BATT. RELEASE  
Button  
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.  
1
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing  
2
downward, push the battery pack slightly against the  
2
3
battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery  
pack to attach it 3.  
•If the battery pack is attached with its  
mark set  
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.  
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .  
.... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery  
pack up slightly while pressing BATT. RELEASE to  
detach it.  
Approximate recording time  
ATTENTION:  
ATRED  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorder’s power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
Battery pack  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
BN-V607U  
BN-V615U  
BN-V628U  
BN-V856U  
1 hr. 5 min.  
1 hr. 20 min.  
2 hrs. 40 min.  
4 hrs. 30 min.  
9 hrs.  
2 hrs. 10 min.  
3 hrs. 50 min.  
7 hrs. 30 min.  
ENIGST  
INFORMATION:  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the  
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG or  
AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals  
before using.  
NOTES:  
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery  
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/  
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG or  
AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.  
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).  
NOTES:  
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  
240 V.  
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 6.  
To AC outlet  
Power cord  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
AA-V67EG or  
AA-V67EK  
To DC OUT  
connector  
DC cord  
To battery  
pack mount  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
8
EN  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
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  
(੬ pg. 32).  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch, and  
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder  
fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
5
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”. Press it and  
“MODE MENU” appears.  
Power lamp  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “DATE/TIME4” and  
press it. The “DATE/TIME” Menu appears.  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
Display  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “DATE/TIME”. Press  
it and “day” is highlighted.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to input the day. Press it.  
Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.  
When the highlight bar is on “1RETURN”, press  
MENU/BRIGHT three times. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
END  
Menu Screen  
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s rechargeable  
lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the  
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached  
to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock’s  
rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,  
if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the  
clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the  
date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,  
first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the  
clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the  
date/time setting before using the camcorder.  
DATE T I ME  
/
MODE MENU  
1
RETURN  
REC  
WI DE  
ZOO  
D I S  
M
ODE  
M
ODE  
M
GA I N UP  
–
SELF T I MER  
FLASH  
DATE  
/
T I ME  
4
SYSTE  
M4  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the  
date/time.  
DATE  
RETURN  
/
T I ME  
1
DATE/TIME Menu  
I ND I CAT I ON  
ON SCREEN  
D I SPLAY  
NOTE:  
Even if you select “DATE/TIME”, if the parameter is not  
highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to  
operate. Once you select the first date/time parameter  
(day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute  
and press MENU/BRIGHT, the date and time begin  
operation from the date and time you just set.  
DATE  
/
T I ME  
1. 2. 00  
:
12 00  
EN9  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
Erase protection tab*  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a  
cassette.  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then  
1
2
swing the cassette holder cover open until it locks.  
The cassette holder opens automatically.  
•Do not touch internal components.  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
Cassette holder  
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 battery’s 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.  
ATRED  
Cassette holder cover  
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks  
into place.  
3
PUSH HERE  
ENIGST  
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  
“REC” before 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.  
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 15 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set depending on your preference.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch, and  
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder  
fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is  
turned on.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it.  
“MODE MENU” appears.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “REC MODE” and  
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP”  
by rotating MENU/BRIGHT and press it. When the  
highlight bar is on “1RETURN”, press MENU/  
BRIGHT twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode.  
Power lamp  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
Display  
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
NOTES:  
M
ODE MENU  
Menu Screen  
Sub Menu  
1
RETURN  
● 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.  
REC  
WI DE  
ZOO  
D I S  
M
ODE  
SP  
LP  
M
ODE  
M
GA I N UP  
–
SELF T I MER  
FLASH  
DATE T I ME4  
/
SYSTE  
M4  
Power Zoom Lever  
Grip Adjustment  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily  
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power  
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Recording  
Start/Stop  
button  
EN11  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
Set the Power Switch to “5S”, “ ” or “ ” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
1
2
3
Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for  
best viewability.  
Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
Power  
Switch  
Diopter Adjustment Control  
ATRED  
PAUSE  
ENIGST  
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
2
Following the illustration, thread the strap through the  
1 eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the  
1
buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other  
end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure  
the strap is not twisted.  
3
Tripod Mounting  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the  
1
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud  
hole. Then tighten the screw.  
•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.  
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend  
its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder. To  
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling  
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
12  
EN  
NOTE:  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
● Power (੬ pg. 6)  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 9)  
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 10)  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)  
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 11)  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Power Switch  
Power lamp  
Shooting while using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
•Be sure to pull out the viewfinder fully until you  
hear a click, otherwise it may be pushed back in  
during use.  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
Lock Button  
Shooting while using the LCD monitor:  
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press  
PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it  
upward/downward for best viewability.  
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the  
Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.  
180°  
90°  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “  
while recording is in progress.  
” appears  
2
To Stop Recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder  
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
PUSH-OPEN Button  
Display  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the bright level indicator  
on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is  
reached.  
25  
•It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the view-  
finder.  
Tape remaining  
time indicator  
(Approximate)  
Power Switch Position  
5S : Allows you to record in 5-second clips to  
keep the action moving. Enables shooting in  
Manual mode. However, Focus and Exposure  
are the same as in the Full Auto mode, and it is  
not possible to change menu settings using the  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial.  
min  
(Now calculating)  
3 min  
90 min  
89 min  
0 min  
(Blinking)  
1 min  
2 min  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
: Allows you to set various recording functions  
using the Menus. If you want more creativeca-  
pabilities than Full Auto recording, try this  
mode.  
: Allows you to record using NO special effects  
or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard  
recording.  
Tally lamp  
(lights while  
recording is  
in progress)  
OFF : Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
: Allows you to play back a recording.  
EN13  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface  
Shooting.  
● 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.  
● 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 END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this  
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.  
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn  
the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “5S”, “ ” or “ ”.  
● 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” (੬ pg. 15).  
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to  
the PHONE connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (੬ pg. 31).  
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, ੬ pg. 18, 20.  
● To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, ੬ pg. 18, 20.  
EOCRDING  
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).  
INTERFACE SHOOTING  
The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD  
monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing  
your own image in the LCD monitor.  
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it  
faces forward. When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to  
an angle of over approx. 105°, the monitor image is  
inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that  
time, it also switches on.  
Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-  
recording) and start recording.  
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and  
indications do not appear inverted as they would when  
viewing a mirror.  
NOTES:  
● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator  
and warning indications (੬ pg. 60) are the only ones  
that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as  
they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed  
in the recording.  
● The tape remaining indicator does not appear during  
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time  
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the  
Self-Recording  
remaining time:  
(blinking)  
(blinking)  
(blinking)  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
14  
EN  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
FEATURE: Zooming  
1
x
W
T
PURPOSE:  
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
40  
xW  
T
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom display  
NOTES:  
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In  
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(੬ pg. 28), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
● In Full Auto mode (when the Power Switch is set to  
10  
x
W
T
Digital zoom  
zone  
10X (optical)  
zoom zone  
“
”), zoom magnification of up to 40X is possible.  
In Manual mode (when the Power Switch is set to  
”), zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X  
“
or can be switched to 10X magnification offered by  
optical zoom.  
Approximate zoom ratio  
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
Power Zoom Lever  
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
● Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image  
processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve  
(੬ pg. 26, 27) or Video Echo (੬ pg. 25), is  
activated.  
● 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 MACRO” in  
the Menu Screen on page 20.  
Power Switch  
EN15  
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
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 (੬ pg. 44 – 49), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank  
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time  
code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time  
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The  
Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;  
Display  
•When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
•When power shuts off during shooting.  
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
•When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
•When shooting again after shooting a scene  
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
EOCRDING  
Frames  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
:
:
TC 12 34 24  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback  
mode (੬ pg. 31).  
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, 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 CODE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 32).  
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  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
EN  
Snapshot  
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a  
snapshot, or several of them in succession.  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
SNAPSHOT  
Button  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out  
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
1
2
Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5  
available by repeatedly pressing SNAP MODE until  
the desired snapshot mode indicator appears.  
Power  
Switch  
Lock Button  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
SNAP MODE Button  
1 If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears 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 . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
To Use The Flash (੬ pg. 22) . . .  
.... slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow  
printed on the camcorder. The flash is raised. If the  
flash is not needed, push down the flash.  
MULTI SCREEN Button  
Motor Drive Mode  
Display  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to  
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.  
1 second)  
FULL  
Snapshot mode  
NOTES:  
● To remove the shutter sound, ੬ “BEEP/TALLY” on pg. 20.  
● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during  
Digital Zoom. However, the flash will not fire.  
● In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is disabled (੬ pg. 22).  
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 25) is engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special effects  
are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
● During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are available. The shutter sound is not heard.  
● To reduce the Red-Eye effect in the subject’s eyes when the flash fires, ੬ pg. 22.  
● When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the  
speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.  
EN17  
PIN-UP  
Pin-Up mode*  
MULTI-4  
Multi-Analyser 4  
MULTI-9  
Multi-Analyser 9  
FRAME  
Snapshot mode  
with frame*  
FULL  
Snapshot mode  
with no frame*  
EOCRDING  
* There is a momentary camera shutter-type  
blackout together with the sound effect of a  
shutter closing, which is recorded together  
with the image.  
Multi Screen Mode  
The screen is divided into 9 quadrangles, with the scene  
you are aiming at appearing in each one. This 9-quadran-  
gle image can be recorded onto a tape.  
Multi Screen mode  
Set the Power Switch to “ ”, “ ” or “5S” while  
1
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor  
fully.  
Press MULTI SCREEN.  
2 [Power Switch: “  
” or “ ”]  
If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording . . .  
.... the screen will be divided into 9 quadrangles and  
they will be recorded onto a tape.  
[Power Switch: “ ”, “ ” or “5S”]  
NOTES:  
If you press MULTI SCREEN during Record-Standby . . .  
.... the screen will be divided into 9 quadrangles.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording with 9 quadrangles.  
● In the Multi Screen mode, it is not possible to  
bring up the Menu Screen.  
● During Digital Zoom, the Multi Screen mode  
is not available.  
● The Multi Screen mode is available during  
playback as well.  
To Return To The Normal Screen . . .  
.... press MULTI SCREEN again.  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
18  
EN  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
Power Switch  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 19, 20).  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then  
pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor  
fully.  
Lock Button  
Display  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
END  
Menu Screen  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function  
icon, and press it. The selected function menu  
appears.  
If you have selected “ ” . . .  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired  
function and press it. Go to step 5.  
4
M
ODE MENU  
If you have selected any icon other than “ ” . . .  
.... see pg. 19.  
MODE MENU  
1
RETURN  
REC  
WI DE  
ZOO  
D I S  
M
ODE  
M
ODE  
M
Function menu setting depends on the function.  
GA I N UP  
–
SELF T I MER  
5 If you have selected any function other than “DATE/  
FLASH  
DATE  
/
T I ME4  
TIME 4” or “SYSTEM 4” . . .  
SYSTE  
M4  
.... the Sub Menu appears.  
If you have selected “DATE/TIME 4” or  
“SYSTEM 4” . . .  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired  
function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
DATE  
RETURN  
/
T I ME  
1
I ND I CAT I ON  
ON SCREEN  
D I SPLAY  
DATE  
/
T I ME  
1. 2. 00  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the parameter, and  
press it. Selection is complete.  
:
12 00  
6
7
When the highlight bar is on “1RETURN”, press  
MENU/BRIGHT repeatedly until the Menu Screen  
closes.  
DATE/TIME Menu  
SYSTEM  
•The  
icon represents “END”.  
1
RETURN  
TELE MACRO  
SCENE  
BEEP TALLY  
/
WI ND CUT  
SOUND  
M
ODE 12B I T  
BER  
MODE  
NOTES about the “DATE/TIME” settings (੬ pg. 20)  
• For the “DISPLAY” setting, first set the date/time  
(੬ pg. 8).  
I D NU  
M
DE  
M
O
.
• If “INDICATION” is set in the DATE/TIME Menu,  
“INDICATION” in the “DATE/DISPLAY” Menu will  
also be set to the same setting (੬ pg. 32).  
• For indications that can be removed during record-  
ing, ੬ pg. 60.  
SYSTEM Menu  
END  
• The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by  
pressing the DISPLAY button on the RM-V716U  
remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 38).  
Normal Screen  
EN19  
Menu Screen Explanations  
FOCUS  
Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 28).  
Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (੬ pg. 29).  
EXPOSURE  
W.BALANCE  
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”  
(੬ pg. 30).  
FADER/WIPE  
P.AE/EFFECT  
FLASH ADJ.  
REC MODE*  
Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 26, 27).  
Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 25).  
Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (੬ pg. 23).  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference  
(੬ pg. 10).  
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. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s  
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.  
EOCRDING  
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 TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD  
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
ZOOM  
10X  
40X  
When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to  
10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.  
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.  
100X  
ON  
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  
100X digital magnification.  
DIS  
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.  
OFF  
•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 appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.  
GAIN UP  
OFF  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.  
AGC  
This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. 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 subject’s movements are not smooth or natural.  
When set to this mode, “  
” is displayed.  
* Menu settings are also effective when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
: Factory-preset  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
20  
EN  
SELF-TIMER  
FLASH  
Refer to “Self-Timer” (੬ pg. 21).  
Refer to “Snapshot Flash” (੬ pg. 22).  
DATE/TIME  
SYSTEM  
4
Refer to DATE/TIME Menu Explanations below.  
Refer to SYSTEM Menu Explanations below.  
Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder (੬ pg. 60).  
4
INDICATION* ON  
OFF  
Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time,  
time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder (੬ pg. 60).  
ON SCREEN* ON  
OFF  
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is  
connected to a TV (੬ pg. 38).  
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code during  
playback) from appearing on the connected TV screen (੬ pg. 38).  
DISPLAY*  
OFF  
ON  
Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.  
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder.  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 8).  
DATE/TIME  
TELE MACRO ON  
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.  
OFF  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
SCENE  
5S  
Refer to “5-second Recording” (੬ pg. 24).  
5SD  
ANIM.  
Allows you to record a 1/3-second clip. By using an inanimate object and  
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is  
moving (੬ pg. 24).  
BEEP/TALLY* ON  
OFF  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
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 (੬ pg. 16).  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
WIND CUT  
ON  
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “  
sound will change. This is normal.  
” appears. The quality of the  
OFF  
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.  
SOUND  
MODE*  
12 BIT  
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended  
for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of  
previous models)  
16 BIT  
Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the  
48 kHz mode of previous models)  
ID NUMBER*  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a  
computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory  
setting is 06.  
DEMO MODE ON  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc.,  
and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE”  
is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.  
NOTES:  
● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.  
● By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.  
OFF  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
* Menu settings are also effective when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
: Factory-preset  
EN21  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Self-Timer  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can  
become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding  
the final touch to a memorable picture.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out  
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that  
it faces forward and view yourself while self-  
recording with the viewfinder pushed back.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, and press it.  
“MODE MENU” appears.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “SELF-TIMER”, and  
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate MENU/  
BRIGHT to select “ON”, and press it. Selection is  
complete. When the highlight bar is on “1RETURN”,  
press MENU/BRIGHT twice to close the Menu  
Screen.  
Power  
Switch  
Lock Button  
Menu Screen  
EOCRDING  
Display  
M
ODE MENU  
1
RETURN  
To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press  
the Recording Start/Stop Button. After 15 seconds, the  
beep sounds and video recording starts. To stop Self-  
Timer recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again. The camcorder re-enters Record-  
Standby mode.  
REC  
M
ODE  
WI DE  
MODE  
5
ZOO  
M
D I S  
GA I N UP  
–
SELF T I MER OFF  
FLASH  
DATE  
/
T I ME4  
4
SYSTE  
M
OR  
Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds  
and snapshot recording starts. After that, the  
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
MANUAL  
REC  
444  
To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in step 4 or  
6
set the Power Switch to “OFF” or “ ”.  
Self-Timer  
indication  
NOTE:  
If “BEEP/TALLY” is set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 20), the beep does  
not sound and the tally lamp does not light.  
When the Recording Start/Stop  
Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed,  
the tally lamp changes as shown:  
4
4
4
Begins blinking  
(Self-Timer starts)  
Blinks quickly (Self-  
Timer shooting  
starts soon)  
Turns off (Self-Timer  
snapshot recording starts)  
Stops blinking and stays on  
(Self-Timer video recording  
starts)  
4
After approx. 15 sec.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
EN  
SNAPSHOT Button  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Snapshot Flash  
The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-  
Standby (੬ pg. 16).  
•In Full Auto mode, the flash automatically fires if it is  
dark ( appears).  
Power Switch  
•In Manual mode, you can select the “FLASH” setting as  
follows:  
AUTO  
AUTO  
: Fires automatically if it is dark ( appears).  
: Fires automatically if it is dark ( appears)  
and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the subject’s  
eyes.  
Lock Button  
Menu Screen  
ON  
: Always fires.  
Perform the procedure below.  
Display  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then  
pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor  
fully.  
M
ODE MENU  
1
RETURN  
REC  
WI DE  
ZOO  
D I S  
M
ODE  
MODE  
M
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
GA I N UP  
–
SELF T I MER  
2
3
4
5
FLASH  
AUTO  
DATE T I ME4  
/
SYSTE  
M4  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, and press it.  
“MODE MENU” appears.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “FLASH”, and press  
it. The Sub Menu appears.  
FLASH OPEN Switch  
Flash  
To Use The Flash . . .  
... slide FLASH OPEN  
in the direction of  
the arrow printed  
on the camcorder.  
The flash is raised.  
If the flash is not  
needed, push  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “AUTO”, “AUTO  
” or “ON”, and press it. When the highlight bar is  
on “1RETURN”, press MENU/BRIGHT twice to  
close the Menu Screen.  
If “AUTO  
.... the  
” Is Selected . . .  
Red-Eye reduction indicator lights. Press  
down the flash.  
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for  
reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and the  
second flash is for the actual recording.  
NOTES:  
● Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.  
● In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is disabled (੬ pg. 16, 17).  
● The flash does not fire when the battery remaining power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire when it is  
set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 19) and with Programme AE with  
special effects set to “TWILIGHT” (੬ pg. 25).  
● When taking several snapshots in succession (Motor Drive Mode), the flash fires only during the first one.  
● Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this the  
camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance  
where the flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), push down the flash to prevent the picture from  
becoming too dark.  
● When using a conversion lens, keep the flash pushed down as the flash sensor will be blocked by the lens.  
● The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions, such as under fluorescent or  
halogen lamps.  
● To change the brightness of the flash, ੬ “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (੬ pg. 23).  
● While charging the flash,  
blinks and the flash will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is not a  
malfunction and is not recorded. It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.  
EN23  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Flash Brightness Adjustment  
When a snapshot (੬ pg. 16) is taken in the dark the  
camcorder fires the flash (੬ pg. 22) and adjusts the  
brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash  
brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots  
you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then  
pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor  
fully.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, and press it.  
To intensify the flash, rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards  
“+”. To weaken the flash, rotate it towards “–”.  
Adjustment range: –3 to +3.  
EOCRDING  
Press MENU/BRIGHT twice to close the Menu  
5
Screen.  
Display  
END  
Menu Screen  
NOTES:  
● When the battery power is low, the “ ” setting cannot  
be changed.  
● When you change the subject you are shooting or the  
shooting location, set it back to ±0 as described in step 4  
and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After  
doing this adjust to your desired brightness.  
FLASH ADJ .  
+2  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
SNAPSHOT Button  
5-Second Recording (SCENE)  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips  
to keep the action moving.  
Set the Power Switch to “5S” while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the  
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
1
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The tally lamp  
lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of  
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters  
Record-Standby mode.  
•Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button  
again within 5 seconds after recording starts,  
Record-Standby mode is not engaged.  
•If you press and hold the Recording Start/Stop  
Button, recording continues until the Recording  
Start/Stop Button is released.  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
Lock Button  
Power  
Switch  
To exit the 5S mode, set the Power Switch to “OFF”,  
3
“
” or “ ”.  
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .  
.... instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in  
step 2, press SNAP MODE repeatedly until the desired  
snapshot indicator is displayed, then press  
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still  
(੬ pg. 16). When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.”  
(੬ pg. 18, 20) this function is not available.  
NOTES:  
● When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the Menu Screen  
the 5-second recording mode is not available. Anima-  
tion recording of a 1/3-second clip is taken instead  
(੬ pg. 18, 20).  
● While the 5-second recording mode is activated, Fade/  
Wipe effects (੬ pg. 26) and Program AE with special  
effects (੬ pg. 25) cannot be performed. However,  
when “SCENE” is set to “5SD” in the Menu Screen  
(੬ pg. 20), the Dissolve function is available.  
Dissolves during 5-  
second recording mode  
Set “SCENE” to “5SD”  
in the Menu Screen  
(੬ pg. 18, 20). “5SD  
MODE” appears in step  
1. Record one 5-second  
clip, and the image at  
the end of the clip is  
stored. If you record the  
next clip within 5  
minutes, the previous  
scene dissolves as the  
new scene appears.  
•If you turn the power  
off, the stored image  
will be lost.  
EN25  
IMPORTANT:  
Program AE With Special Effects  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects  
(੬ pg. 26). If an unusable mode is selected, its  
indicator blinks.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out  
the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
1
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then press it.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired mode,  
then press it. Selection is complete.  
•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected  
mode is activated. The selected mode indicator  
appears.  
Power Switch  
NOTE:  
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .  
.... select “OFF” in step 4.  
Program AE with special effects can be changed  
during recording or during Record-Standby.  
EOCRDING  
SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)  
CLASSIC FILM  
1/50 –The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a  
second. Black bands that usually appear when  
shooting a TV screen become narrower.  
1/100 –The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a  
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting  
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp  
is reduced.  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
STROBE  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than  
they would be under good natural lighting. Use  
“SLOW” only in dark areas.  
1/250, 1/500 –These settings allow fast-moving  
images to be captured one frame at a time, for  
vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the  
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use  
the shutter function under good lighting condi-  
tions.  
SLOW 4X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/12.5th of a second to  
quadruple the sensitivity.  
SLOW 10X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/5th of a second to  
provide 10 times the sensitivity.  
TWILIGHT  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
White Balance (੬ pg. 30) is initially set to  
,
NOTES:  
but can be changed to your desired setting. When  
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically  
adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity.  
From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.  
The flash does not fire in this mode.  
● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-  
like effect.  
● If the manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW”  
is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.  
VIDEO ECHO  
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your  
recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification  
of over 10X is not available.  
SEPIA  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
MONOTONE  
Like classic black and white films, your footage is  
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema  
mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
EN  
FADE/WIPE SELECTION (  
,
,
)
,
,
Fade/Wipe Effects  
,
,
,
,
,
and  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition  
from one scene to the next. You can also vary  
transitions from scene to scene.  
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when  
you stop recording.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the  
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
IMPORTANT:  
1
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special  
effects (੬ pg. 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe  
Effect is selected, its indicator blinks.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then press it.  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function,  
then press it. Selection is complete.  
•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the  
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
5
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION  
and  
(
,
,
,
,
,
)
Power Switch  
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is  
started.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.  
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .  
.... select “OFF” in step 4.  
1
Engage the Record-Standby mode.  
2 If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during  
recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one  
scene is finished. The point at which the scene  
ended is stored in memory.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording and press it again when one scene is  
finished. The point at which the scene ended is  
stored in memory.  
NOTES:  
● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe  
by pressing and holding the Recording Start/  
Stop Button.  
● If the power is turned off after a scene is  
finished recording, the stored point is erased,  
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-  
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that  
power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes  
elapse in the Record-Standby mode.  
● The sound at the end of the last recorded  
scene is not stored.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve . . .  
.... the point at which the scene ended is already  
stored in memory.  
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of  
3
the end of the previous recording (without having  
turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene  
wipes out, revealing the new scene.  
EN27  
Fader And Wipe Menu  
Menu  
Effect  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADER — WHITE  
FADER — BLACK  
FADER — MOSAIC  
FADER — B.W  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.  
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out  
from colour to black and white.  
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  
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 — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
EOCRDING  
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.  
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.  
DISSOLVE  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right  
corner to the lower left corner.  
WIPE — CORNER  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
WIPE — DOOR  
WIPE — SCROLL  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen  
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to  
left.  
The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left, like  
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the  
screen to the top.  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the  
effect used in scene transition (from  
, and  
,
,
,
,
,
,
RANDOM  
). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not available.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
EN  
Focusing  
AUTO FOCUS  
Focus detection  
zone  
The camcorder’s 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 bright-  
ness 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.  
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 (੬ pg. 14). 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” (੬ pg. 20) is activated.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
,
,
and  
MANUAL FOCUS  
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have  
made the necessary viewfinder adjustments (੬ pg. 11).  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then  
pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor  
fully.  
Power Switch  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
FOCUS  
FOCUS  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then press it.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “MANUAL” and  
press it. The Menu Screen disappears and “FOCUS”  
is displayed. The focus is locked at this point.  
While focusing on a  
further subject  
While focusing on a  
nearer subject  
To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT  
towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU/BRIGHT  
towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.  
5
NOTES:  
● When the power is turned off, Manual Focus  
will be reset to “AUTO”.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. Focus adjustment is complete.  
The “FOCUS” indication changes to “MANUAL”.  
● 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.  
6
To Return To Auto Focus . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to  
“
”.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted  
any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
EN29  
Use this function in the following situations:  
•When shooting a moving subject.  
Exposure Control  
Iris Lock  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
•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 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.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image  
will not darken or brighten.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through  
4 of “Exposure Control”.  
1
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or  
open the LCD monitor fully.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
2
3
4
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
5
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
MENU/BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The  
exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then  
press it.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. “ ” changes to “  
and the iris is locked. “EXP.” changes to  
“MANUAL”.  
”
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “MANUAL”,  
then press it. The Menu Screen disappears.  
“EXP.” and the highlight bar on the exposure  
control indicator are displayed.  
EOCRDING  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT towards “+” to brighten  
the image, or towards “–” to darken the image.  
(maximum ±6)  
5
6
EXP.  
0
Press MENU/BRIGHT. Exposure adjustment is  
complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to  
“MANUAL” and the highlight bar on the  
exposure control indicator goes out.  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “ ”.  
Iris lock indicator  
Power Switch  
NOTE:  
When the power is turned off, Exposure Control will  
be reset to “AUTO”.  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then  
press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator  
and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power Switch to  
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .  
.... press BACKLIGHT (੬ pg. 58, 59).  
is  
“
”.  
displayed and the subject is brightened. If  
pressed again,  
disappears and the brightness  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/  
BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For  
returns to the previous level.  
•+2 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.  
•Backlight compensation is also available when the  
Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
automatic locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT 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.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
EN  
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.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
control this function manually to achieve a more  
professional colour/tint reproduction.  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
1
2
adjustment, and select “  
MAN.”.  
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.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S” while  
Press MENU/BRIGHT until  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
begins blinking.  
stops  
1
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or  
open the LCD monitor fully.  
3
4
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication “W.BAL.”  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
changes to “MANUAL” and only the Manual  
2
3
White Balance indicator  
is displayed.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then  
press it. The Menu Screen disappears and  
“W.BAL” and the currently selected mode are  
displayed.  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired  
4
mode.  
“AUTO” – White balance is adjusted automati-  
cally (factory preset).  
“
“
“
“
” – White balance is set manually.  
” – Outdoors on a sunny day.  
” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
” – A video light or similar type of lighting  
is used.  
White paper  
Power Switch  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. Selection is complete  
and the indication “W.BAL” changes to  
“MANUAL”.  
5
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.  
The white balance is adjusted based on the  
colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper  
green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =  
deeper purple.  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “ ”.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or  
Monotone (੬ pg. 25) is activated.  
NOTES:  
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 28).  
● 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.  
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
EN31  
Load a tape (੬ pg. 9).  
Power  
Switch  
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start  
playback, press 4/6.  
Lock Button  
•To stop playback, press 5.  
•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.  
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)  
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 camcorder’s Stop mode is automati-  
cally engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode,  
the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.  
● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause  
immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still  
image. During this time, if PAUSE (6) on the remote  
control is pressed, Slow-Motion Playback will start.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Play/Pause Button (4/6)  
YABCK  
Rewind Button (2  
Fast-Forward Button (3  
Stop Button (5)  
)
PAL  
)
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either  
direction.  
1) Press  
3
for forward or  
playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
● During playback, press and hold or 3. The  
2
for reverse search during  
2
search continues as long as you hold the button.  
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.  
● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during  
Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame  
Playback, Playback Zoom and  
Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the RM-V716U remote control  
(provided) (੬ pg. 42, 43).  
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 “ ”.  
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 34).  
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted.  
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
•When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
When power is supplied through the DC cord: “  
” battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
” does not appear.  
•During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed.  
● Copyguarded tapes cannot be played back. Only a blue screen is displayed.  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
32  
EN  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro  
Comp (੬ pg. 48, 49).  
Set the Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down  
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Lock Button  
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
Power Switch  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function  
icon, and press it. The selected function menu  
appears.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Display  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function,  
PLAY  
RETURN  
MODE  
4
5
6
and press it to display the Sub Menu.  
Menu Screen  
1
SOUND  
MODE STEREO  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired  
parameter and press it. Selection is complete.  
12B I T  
MODE SOUND  
L
R
SYNCHRO  
SOUND  
When the highlight bar is on “1RETURN”, press  
MENU/BRIGHT twice to close the Menu Screen.  
6
DATE  
/
D I SPLAY  
1
RETURN  
I ND I CAT I ON ON  
D I SPLAY  
OFF  
T I ME CODE  
SOUND MODE ੬ pg. 33.  
12BIT MODE  
SYNCHRO  
੬ pg. 33.  
PLAY  
MODE  
੬ pg. 49.  
INDICATION  
Makes the playback sound mode and tape speed appear/disappear on the  
camcorder.  
DATE/  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
Makes the date/time appear/disappear on the camcorder.  
TIME CODE  
ON: Makes the time code appear on the camcorder.  
OFF (factory-preset): Makes the time code disappear on the camcorder.  
NOTES:  
● If “INDICATION” is set in the “DATE/DISPLAY” Menu (੬ pg. 20), “INDICATION” in the “DATE/TIME”  
Menu will also be set to the same setting.  
● The parameters for “INDICATION” and “DISPLAY” are the same as in the description on pg. 20.  
● The “TIME CODE” setting also makes the time code appear/disappear during recording.  
EN33  
Playback Sound  
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the  
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access  
explanation on pg. 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the  
desired parameter.  
SOUND L  
SOUND R  
STEREO  
Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.  
SOUND MODE  
12BIT MODE  
Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.  
Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
SOUND 1  
SOUND 2  
MIX  
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on  
both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions,  
“12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is 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.  
YABCK  
PAL  
Display  
12B I T  
/
SOUND  
1
SP  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames*  
25. 12. 00  
:
:
:
16 40  
TC 12 34 24  
INDICATION setting:  
For playback sound and  
tape speed.  
DISPLAY setting:  
For date/time.  
TIME CODE setting:  
For time code.  
*25 frames  
= 1 second  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
34  
EN  
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video  
signal  
Cable Adapter  
(provided)  
TV  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
White to AUDIO L  
(provided)  
VCR  
Red to AUDIO R  
Core filter  
To TV or VCR  
Yellow to VIDEO  
To AV  
Set to CVBS  
Connector cover*  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal  
To AV  
Cable Adapter  
(provided)  
Yellow: Not connected  
Core filter  
TV  
Connector  
cover*  
White to AUDIO L  
Red to AUDIO R  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
VCR  
To TV or VCR  
To  
-IN  
To S-VIDEO  
Set to Y/C  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
Core filter  
When connecting the S-Video  
cable, open the LCD monitor.  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
EN35  
C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
When the S-Video  
cable is not used.  
To AV  
Yellow to VIDEO IN  
Core filter  
TV  
Connector  
cover*  
White to AUDIO L IN  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
Red to AUDIO R IN  
VCR  
To S-VIDEO  
To S-VIDEO IN  
To TV or VCR  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
Core filter  
When connecting the S-Video  
cable, open the LCD monitor.  
YABCK  
PAL  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
•Date/Time  
.... set “DISPLAY” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Time Code  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 34, 35).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Playback Sound Mode and Tape Speed Displays  
.... set “INDICATION” to “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed and Tape  
Running Displays  
.... set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S”. Press  
MENU/BRIGHT and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”  
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
3
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.  
or “OFF” in the Menu Screen (  
set the Power Switch back to “  
੬
pg. 20). Then,  
”. Or, press  
DISPLAY on the RM-V716U remote control.  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(੬ pg. 7).  
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.  
The core filter reduces interference.  
● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power  
Switch to “5S”, “ ” or “ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the  
camcorder is turned on.  
● 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.  
● 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.  
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections  
36  
EN  
Power Switch  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using  
the provided software when connected as shown in the  
illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.  
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.  
1
2
3
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the  
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.  
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch  
and turn on the PC.  
” while  
To DV OUT  
To PC  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(੬ pg. 7).  
Core filter  
● 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.  
DV cable  
(optional)  
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided  
Software.  
● Also refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for  
the DV connector-equipped capture board.  
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the end  
of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The  
core filter reduces interference (੬ pg. 5).  
PC connection  
cable (provided)  
To DV  
connector  
To  
RS-232C  
PC with DV  
connector-equipped  
capture board  
PC  
EN37  
Power Switch  
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With  
A DV Connector  
Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows  
you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also  
possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto  
another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This  
function is called Digital Dubbing (੬ pg. 39), which  
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
1
2
3
Make connections to the device you want to connect  
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.  
To DV OUT  
Core filter  
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable  
(provided) to the printer’s PC connector and the PC’s  
RS-232C connector.  
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch  
and turn on the other units.  
” while  
DV cable  
(optional)  
4
NOTES:  
YABCK  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(੬ pg. 7).  
To DV IN  
connector  
To DV  
connector  
PAL  
● When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure to use it  
as a player. The camcorder's DV connector is only for  
output.  
Video unit equipped with  
a DV input connector  
● If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or  
Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a  
video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on  
an effect similar to a mosaic pattern or it will become  
black.  
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected  
units.  
To PC  
connector  
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the end  
of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The  
core filter reduces interference (੬ pg. 5).  
Core filter  
Digital Printer  
PC connection  
cable  
(provided)  
To RS-232C  
PC  
TAPE DUBBING  
38  
EN  
Tape Dubbing  
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and  
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 34 and 35.  
1
2
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
” while  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,  
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate  
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
Connector  
cover**  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
To AV  
To S-VIDEO  
Core filter  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just  
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Core filter  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
5
6
7
Record mode.  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
To AUDIO, VIDEO*  
and  
-IN  
connectors  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications  
do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are  
being recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
•Date/Time  
.... set “DISPLAY” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Time Code  
VCR (Recording deck)  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Playback Sound Mode and Tape Speed Displays  
.... set “INDICATION” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
TV  
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed and Tape Running  
Displays  
.... set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S”. Press MENU/  
BRIGHT and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” or “OFF” in  
the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 20). Then, set the Power  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
** When connecting the cables, open this  
cover.  
Switch back to “  
”. Or, press DISPLAY on the  
RM-V716U remote control.  
NOTES:  
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.  
The core filter reduces interference.  
● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 42) or Playback Special Effects (੬ pg. 43) in step 5.  
● 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.  
EN39  
Power Switch  
Digital Dubbing  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the  
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV  
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any  
image or sound deterioration.  
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
1
Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped  
2
with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in  
the illustration.  
To DV OUT  
Press  
4
to play back the source tape.  
3
4
Core filter  
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage  
the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode  
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin  
recording.  
DV cable  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(੬ pg. 7).  
● When using the camcorder for dubbing, be sure to use it  
as a player. The camcorder's DV connector is only for  
output.  
To DV IN  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
● 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 3. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.  
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 42), “Playback Special  
Effects” (੬ pg. 43) or “Snapshot” is attempted during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on  
the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.  
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the end  
of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The  
core filter reduces interference (੬ pg. 5).  
PLAY (4  
STOP (5)  
)
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
40  
EN  
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.  
1
3
Tab  
Installing The Batteries  
The remote control uses two “R03 (AAA)” size batteries.  
See “General Battery Precautions” (੬ pg. 62).  
Remove the battery compartment cover while  
1
2
3
pushing up the tab as illustrated.  
Insert two “R03 (AAA)” size batteries in the correct  
direction.  
Re-attach the battery compartment cover.  
+
2
–
–
+
Remote sensor  
When using the remote control, be sure to  
point it at the remote sensor. The illustration  
shows the approximate transmitted beam  
effective area for indoor use.  
The transmitted beam may not be effective  
or may cause incorrect operation outdoors  
or when the remote sensor is directly  
exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
5m  
30°  
30°  
EN41  
1
0
2
4
!
3
5
@
$
^
*
#
%
&
(
6
8
7
9
)
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
Functions  
With the camcorder’s Power  
Switch set to the camera position  
(“5S”, “ ” or “ ”).  
With the camcorder’s Power  
Switch set to “ ”.  
Buttons  
1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.  
2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
3 DISPLAY Button  
4 SHIFT Button  
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 14)  
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 42)  
੬ pg. 38  
—
—
੬ pg. 42, 44  
5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons  
—
—
੬ pg. 42  
੬ pg. 42  
Left/Right Buttons  
6 REW Button  
—
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
7 FADE/WIPE Button  
8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button  
9 EFFECT Button  
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 46  
੬ pg. 43  
੬ pg. 43  
੬ pg. 45  
0 PAUSE IN Connector  
! START/STOP Button  
@ MBR SET Button  
# SNAPSHOT Button  
$ Up Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.  
੬ pg. 44  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.  
—
—
੬ pg. 42  
% Down Button  
—
—
੬ pg. 42  
੬ pg. 50  
A. DUB Button  
^ PLAY Button  
—
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)  
& FF Button  
Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
* STOP Button  
—
—
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)  
Pause (੬ pg. 42)  
੬ pg. 45 – 49  
( PAUSE Button  
) R.A.EDIT Buttons  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
42  
EN  
Remote sensor  
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback  
PURPOSE:  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press  
PAUSE (6) at the desired point.  
2) Press SLOW (9 or 0). After approx. 1 minute in Slow  
Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal  
playback resumes.  
Ⅲ To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
● After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed, the still image may be  
displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen  
for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.  
● There may be a small margin between the slow-motion  
playback start point you chose and the actual start  
point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur-  
bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,  
especially with steady images. This is not a malfunc-  
tion.  
● During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to  
pause playback.  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Left or SLOW  
Rewind Button  
Up Button  
Down  
Button  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
Right or SLOW  
Forward Button  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback  
PURPOSE:  
Normal playback  
Press T  
To allow frame-by-frame search.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,  
press PAUSE (6) at the desired point.  
2) Press PAUSE (6) repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the  
frame is played back.  
To move image,  
press  
(Right)  
FEATURE: Playback Zoom  
while keeping  
SHIFT held down.  
PURPOSE:  
To magnify the recorded image up to 10X 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.  
3) You can move the image on screen around to find a  
particular portion of the picture. While holding down  
SHIFT, press  
(Down).  
(Left),  
(Right),  
(Up) and  
Ⅲ To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press  
PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still  
playback.  
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
EN43  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select  
Menu  
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects  
4
OFF  
PURPOSE:  
1
2
3
4
5
CLASS I C F I LM  
M
ONOTONE  
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback  
image.  
SEP I A  
STROBE  
V I DEO ECHO  
OPERATION:  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).  
2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote  
sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT  
Select Menu appears.  
Remote sensor  
3) Select the desired effect by pressing EFFECT. The  
selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the  
menu disappears.  
Ⅲ To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/  
OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-  
activates the selected effect.  
Ⅲ To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
NOTES:  
● When some Playback Special Effects are used, the  
Multi-Analiser 4 and Multi-Analiser 9 Snapshot  
modes (੬ pg. 17) are not available.  
● The effects that can be used during playback are  
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video  
Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they  
did in recording. Refer to page 25 for more  
information.  
PLAY  
EFFECT  
EFFECT  
ON/OFF  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
44  
EN  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the RM-V716U 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)  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed  
in the remote control RM-V716U (੬ pg. 40).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
SHIFT  
MBR SET  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
4
3
1
2
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).  
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
2
5
1
6
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote  
for the desired function. The functions the  
remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,  
REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to  
press SHIFT for this one).  
7
8 9 `  
VCR CODE LIST  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
NAME  
IMPORTANT  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
9ꢀ  
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
NOTES:  
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
● Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-  
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and  
try step 2.  
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
ꢀ
ꢀ
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,  
use the controls on the VCR.  
● When the remote control’s 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.  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
SELECO,  
REX  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SHARP  
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
SONY  
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
ꢀ
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
EN45  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Also refer to pg. 34 and 35.  
To connect to:  
1
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause  
connector . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the Remote  
PAUSE connector.  
Connector  
cover**  
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote  
pause connector but equipped with an R.A.  
EDIT connector . . .  
To  
To JLIP  
(EDIT)  
S-VIDEO  
To AV  
Core filter  
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
A VCR other than above . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the RM-V716U’s  
PAUSE IN connector.  
Core filter  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the  
2
3
Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
To AUDIO, VIDEO*  
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.  
“Y/C”/“CVBS”  
video out  
select switch  
If your VCR has the  
SCART connector,  
use the provided  
cable adapter.  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on  
the connected TV . . .  
To Remote  
PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
•Date/Time  
..... set “DISPLAY” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen  
(੬ pg. 32).  
VCR  
•Time Code  
..... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
To PAUSE IN  
DISPLAY  
•Playback Sound Mode and Tape Speed Displays  
..... set “INDICATION” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
TV  
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed and Tape Running  
Displays  
..... set the Power Switch to “ ” or “5S”. Press MENU/  
BRIGHT and set “ON SCREEN” to “ON” or “OFF” in  
the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 20). Then, set the Power  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
Switch back to “  
”. Or, press DISPLAY on the  
RM-V716U remote control.  
● When using the cables, make sure you connect the end of  
the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core  
filter reduces interference.  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
** When connecting cables, open this cover.  
● 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.  
● 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  
•Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP  
cable (੬ pg. 4).  
•Make sure you connect the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
SELECT SCENES  
46  
EN  
Program  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
:
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1–– –– ––  
4
5
sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/  
OFF on the remote control.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
:
T I ME CODE –– ––  
TOTAL  
:
00 00  
Remote sensor  
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on  
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in  
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
6
7
8
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press  
FADE/WIPE.  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end  
of the last scene.  
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply to  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
PLAY  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
EDIT IN/OUT  
1
If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT  
(੬ pg. 43).  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
9
Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.  
CANCEL  
10 •To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with  
special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.  
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 deck’s Record-Standby mode will be  
cancelled and editing will not take place.  
● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue 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.  
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or  
Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next  
Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during  
recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
● It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble  
Editing using a DV cable.  
EN47  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of  
11 the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).  
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote  
12 sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
13 camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right  
through to the end of the last registered scene.  
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does  
not start editing.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
•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.  
I N  
OUT  
M
ODE  
––  
07 18 08 31–– ––  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
:
~
:
1
2
00 25 02 05  
:
~
:
:
~
:
3–– 03 33 05 53  
:
~
~
~
~
~
:
4
5
09 30 13 15  
:
:
15 55 16 20–– ––  
:
6–– –– ––  
7
8
1
:
:
T I ME CODE 16 30  
TOTAL  
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
9
39  
14 VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
Remote Sensor  
NOTES:  
● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears  
all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.  
● When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure  
the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s 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 (੬ pg. 15).  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
REW  
STOP  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
PAUSE  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
EDIT IN/OUT  
VCR REC  
STBY  
CANCEL  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
48  
EN  
Program 1  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to  
I N  
:
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
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.  
1–– –– ––  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
:
T I ME CODE –– ––  
TOTAL  
:
00 00  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
1
2
3
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
Remote sensor  
Play back the dubbed scene.  
•If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were  
recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly  
from Record-Pause to Record mode.  
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the  
VCR is slow to start recording.  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
EN49  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER  
TIMING  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
4
5
6
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then  
press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it.  
The “PLAY MODE” Menu appears. Then, rotate it to  
“SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO”  
is highlighted.  
Based on the diagnostics performed (੬ pg. 48), you  
can now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating  
MENU/BRIGHT towards “+”. You can also delay the  
VCR’s record timing by rotating MENU/BRIGHT  
towards “–”. The adjustment range is from  
Display  
PLAY  
MODE  
1
RETURN  
SOUND  
M
ODE  
12B I T  
M
ODE  
SYNCHRO  
0. 0  
–1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
Press MENU/BRIGHT to finish the setting.  
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN” and  
press it twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning  
with step 4 on page 46.  
7
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.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
50  
EN  
Display  
Audio Dubbing  
6e  
Audio Dub  
Standby mode  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in  
the 12-bit mode (੬ pg. 20).  
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 (੬ pg. 34, 35).  
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
Power Switch  
1
2
3
will start, then press PAUSE (6).  
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.  
Press PLAY (4) , then begin “narrating”.  
Speak into the microphone.  
•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).  
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP  
4
(5).  
Speaker  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .  
.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32, 33).  
MIC (external microphone input) connector*  
PHONE (headphones) connector*  
NOTES:  
● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional  
microphone connected to the MIC connector.  
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones  
to the PHONE connector.  
● When using an optional microphone or headphones, be  
sure to attach the core filter to reduce interference  
(੬ pg. 5).  
Remote sensor  
● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in  
microphone is disabled.  
● 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.  
Stereo  
microphone  
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move  
the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn  
down the TV’s 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 and  
“ERROR! REFER MANUAL” appears.  
DISPLAY  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
RM-V716U  
(provided)  
STOP  
*Located beneath the cover.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN51  
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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed  
as usual from the beginning.  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is supplied.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. •The power is not connected  
properly.  
1. •Connect the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger securely  
(੬ pg. 7).  
•The battery is dead.  
•The LCD monitor is not open  
fully or the viewfinder is not  
pulled out when recording.  
•Replace the dead battery with  
a fully charged one  
(੬ pg. 6, 7).  
•Open the LCD monitor fully  
or pull out the viewfinder.  
2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.  
2. •The built-in clock’s recharge-  
able lithium battery is  
discharged.  
2. •Connect the camcorder to an  
AC outlet using the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger for over 24  
hours to charge the clock’s  
lithium battery (੬ pg. 8).  
•The previously set date/time is  
erased.  
3. Recording cannot be  
3. •The tape’s erase protection tab  
is set to “SAVE”.  
3. •Set the tape’s erase protection  
tab to “REC” (੬ pg. 9).  
performed.  
•The Power Switch is set to  
•Set the Power Switch to “5S”,  
“
” or “OFF”.  
“
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 12).  
•“TAPE END” appears.  
•The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
•Replace with new cassette  
(੬ pg. 9).  
•Close the cassette holder  
cover.  
4. There is no picture.  
4. •The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other  
4. •Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again (੬ pg. 12).  
malfunction exists.  
5. Some functions are not  
available using MENU/  
BRIGHT.  
5. •The Power Switch is set to  
5. •Set the Power Switch to “  
”
“
”.  
(੬ pg. 12).  
6. The focus does not adjust  
6. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.  
•The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast was  
low.  
6. •Set Focus to “AUTO”  
(੬ pg. 28).  
automatically.  
•Clean the lens and check the  
focus again (੬ pg. 57).  
•The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
7. The cassette will not load  
7. •The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
7. •Set it in the right position  
(੬ pg. 9).  
properly.  
•The battery’s charge is low.  
•Install a fully charged battery  
(੬ pg. 6, 7).  
8. In the 5-Second mode,  
recording ends before  
8. •The 5-Second mode is set to  
8. •Select “5S” or “5SD” in the  
“ANIM.” in the Menu Screen.  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 18, 20).  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
9. Snapshot mode cannot be  
9. •The Squeeze mode is selected.  
9. •Disengage the Squeeze mode  
used.  
(੬ pg. 18, 19).  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
52  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
10. The colour of Snapshot looks  
10. •The light source or the subject  
does not include white. Or  
10. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the  
Menu Screen. Or find a white  
subject and compose your  
shot so that it also appears in  
the frame (੬ pg. 16, 22).  
strange.  
there are various different light  
sources behind the subject.  
11. Although Snapshot is  
attempted, flash does not  
take place.  
11. •The subject is too bright with  
11. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 22).  
•It can take up to 10 seconds  
to charge the flash.  
the flash set to “AUTO” or  
“AUTO  
•If  
charged.  
”.  
blinks, the flash is being  
•Disengage Multi-Analyser 4  
or Multi-Analyser 9  
•Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-  
Analyser 9 is selected.  
(੬ pg. 17).  
•The camcorder is in the  
Record mode.  
•Set the camcorder in the  
Record-Standby mode  
(੬ pg. 22).  
•In the Menu Screen, “GAIN  
UP” is set to “OFF” or “P.AE/  
EFFECT” is set to “TWILIGHT”.  
•The flash is pushed down.  
•Set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO  
” or “AGC” (੬ pg. 19) or  
disengage the “TWILIGHT”  
mode (੬ pg. 25).  
•Raise the flash using the  
FLASH OPEN Switch  
(੬ pg. 22).  
12. Although a Snapshot is taken  
with the flash, Red-Eye  
Reduction does not take  
place.  
12. •The subject does not look  
straight toward the flash.  
•The subject does not look at  
the first flash, which is an  
important part of Red-Eye  
Reduction.  
12. •The subject should look  
straight toward the flash,  
especially the first flash. If the  
subject does not see the first  
flash, it will be difficult for  
Red-Eye Reduction to take  
place (੬ pg. 22).  
•The camcorder is too far from  
the subject.  
•The flash is effective for  
subjects at a distance of  
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m from  
the camcorder (੬ pg. 22).  
•“FLASH” is not set to “AUTO  
” in the Menu Screen.  
•Set “FLASH” to “AUTO  
”
in the Menu Screen to display  
the Red-Eye Reduction  
indicator (੬ pg. 22).  
13. The image taken using  
13. •The flash is pushed down.  
•The flash emission window is  
covered by fingers, etc..  
•The flash brightness is set to  
produce a darker image  
(adjustment value: –3).  
13. •Raise the flash using the  
FLASH OPEN Switch  
(੬ pg. 22).  
Snapshot is too dark.  
•Do not cover the flash  
emission window.  
•Adjust the flash brightness to  
a larger value (੬ pg. 23).  
•The flash is effective for  
subjects at a distance of  
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m  
(੬ pg. 22).  
•The camcorder is too far from  
the subject.  
•Shooting was performed under  
backlit conditions.  
•Press the BACKLIGHT Button  
(੬ pg. 29).  
14. The image taken using  
14. •“FLASH” is set to “ON” in the  
14. •Set “FLASH” to any  
parameter other than “ON” in  
the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 22).  
•Push down the flash.  
Snapshot is too bright.  
Menu Screen.  
EN53  
SYMPTOM  
15. Digital Zoom does not work.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
15. •10X optical zoom is selected.  
•“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to  
“VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu  
Screen.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
15. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or  
“100X” in the Menu Screen  
(੬ pg. 19).  
•Disengage the “VIDEO  
ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 25).  
•Disengage Multi-Analyser 4  
or Multi-Analyser 9  
•Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-  
Analyser 9 was attempted  
during Digital Zoom.  
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are  
being used in a scene  
transition.  
•Dissolve during 5-Second  
recording is performed.  
(੬ pg. 17).  
•Wait until the Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve effects are completed  
(੬ pg. 26, 27).  
•Change the setting of either  
the Menu Screen or the Power  
Switch (੬ pg. 24).  
16. Programme AE with special  
effects and Fade/Wipe Effects  
do not work.  
16. •The Power Switch is set to  
16. •Set the Power Switch to “  
”
“
” or “5S”.  
(੬ pg. 25, 26).  
17. The Black & White Fader  
17. •The Sepia or Monotone mode  
17. •Turn off Sepia and Monotone  
does not work.  
is activated.  
(੬ pg. 25).  
18. The Dissolve function does  
18. •The Sepia, Monotone or Slow  
Shutter mode of Programme  
AE with special effects is  
activated.  
18. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter before adding  
Dissolve to a scene transition  
(੬ pg. 25, 26).  
not work.  
•“WIDE MODE” is set to  
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu  
Screen.  
•Set “WIDE MODE” to  
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode  
(੬ pg. 19).  
•The previously selected mode  
of Programme AE with special  
effects was changed after the  
last selected scene for editing  
was registered.  
•Make sure you have selected  
the mode of Programme AE  
with special effects you want  
before starting editing  
(੬ pg. 25, 26).  
19. The Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions do not  
work.  
19. •The last selected editing scene  
is ending.  
19. •Select Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve before beginning  
recording. The effects are then  
automatically activated  
(੬ pg. 26).  
•At the end of the last selected  
scene for editing, the Power  
Switch was set to “OFF”.  
•The power is off.  
•Do not turn off the  
camcorder’s power after  
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points, as they will all be  
erased (੬ pg. 26).  
•The camcorder automatically  
shuts off after 5 minutes have  
elapsed in the Record-  
Standby mode. Make sure you  
continue operations within 5  
minutes after engaging  
Record-Standby mode  
(੬ pg. 26).  
20. The picture wipe function  
20. •The Slow Shutter mode is  
activated.  
20. •Disengage the Slow Shutter  
mode or set “WIDE MODE”  
to “OFF” before preparing to  
use the Picture Wipe  
does not work.  
•“WIDE MODE” is not set to  
“OFF”.  
(੬ pg. 19, 25).  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
54  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
21. Scene transition does not go  
21. •When using “Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve” (੬ pg. 26) or  
“Dissolve during 5-second  
recording mode” (੬ pg. 24),  
there is a delay of a fraction of  
a second between the previous  
record stop-point and the  
Dissolve start-point. This is  
normal, but this slight delay  
becomes especially noticeable  
when shooting fast-moving  
subject or during rapid  
21.  
as expected.  
————  
panning.  
22. The Video Echo mode does  
22. •The Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve functions are in use.  
•“WIDE MODE” is set to  
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu  
Screen.  
22. •Set “WIDE MODE” to  
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode  
(੬ pg. 19).  
not work.  
•Do not try to use the Video  
Echo mode during a scene  
transition (੬ pg. 24 – 26).  
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in  
progress.  
•Dissolve during 5-second  
recording mode is in use.  
23. Even when Slow Shutter is  
not selected, the image looks  
like it is activated.  
23. •When shooting in the dark, the  
unit becomes highly sensitive  
to light and the image takes on  
an effect similar to Slow  
Shutter.  
23. •If you want the lighting to  
look more natural, set GAIN  
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 19).  
24. There is no strobe when the  
Classic Film or Strobe mode  
is activated.  
24. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve  
function is in use.  
24. •Do not try to use the Classic  
Film or Strobe mode during a  
scene transition (੬ pg. 24 –  
26).  
•Dissolve during 5-second  
recording mode is in use.  
25. White Balance cannot be  
25. •The Sepia or Monotone mode  
25. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone  
before setting White Balance  
(੬ pg. 25, 30).  
activated.  
is activated.  
26. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
26. •This is a result of exceedingly  
high contrast, and is not a  
malfunction.  
26.  
————  
27. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen  
becomes red or black for an  
instant.  
27. •This is not a malfunction.  
27.  
————  
28. During recording, the date/  
28. •“DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in  
the Menu Screen.  
28. •Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 20).  
•During Interface Shooting, the  
date/time does not appear  
(੬ pg. 13).  
time does not appear.  
•Interface Shooting is per-  
formed.  
29. The indicators and messages  
29. •The Menu Screen settings are  
preventing the indications from  
appearing.  
29. •Set “INDICATION”, “ON  
SCREEN”, “DISPLAY” and/or  
“TIME CODE” to “ON” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 20, 32).  
do not appear.  
EN55  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
30. Images on the LCD monitor  
30. •In places subject to low  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the characteristics  
of the LCD monitor. When this  
happens, the displayed colours  
differ from those that are  
30. •Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor  
(੬ pg. 12, 13).  
appear dark or whitish.  
actually recorded. This is not a  
defect of the camcorder.  
•When the LCD monitor's  
fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life, images  
on the LCD monitor become  
dark. Consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
31. The rear of the LCD monitor  
31. •The light used to illuminate the  
LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
31. •Close the LCD monitor to turn  
it off or set the Power Switch  
to “OFF”, and let the unit cool  
down.  
is hot.  
32. The indicators and the image  
colour on the LCD monitor  
are not clear.  
32. •This may occur when the  
surface or the edge of the LCD  
monitor is pressed.  
32.  
————  
33. The LCD monitor or  
33. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects,  
certain modes of Programme  
AE with special effects, “DIS”  
and other functions that cannot  
be used together are selected  
at the same time.  
33. •Re-read the sections covering  
Fade/Wipe effects,  
viewfinder indications blink.  
Programme AE with special  
effects and “DIS” (੬ pg. 19,  
25, 26).  
34. Coloured bright spots appear  
all over the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.  
34. •The LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder are made with  
high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or bright  
spots of light (red, green or  
blue) may appear constantly  
on the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder. These spots are not  
recorded on the tape. This is  
not due to any defect of the  
unit. (Effective dots: more than  
99.99 %)  
34.  
————  
35. During recording, sound  
35. •The optional headphones are  
not connected to the  
35. •Connect the optional  
headphones to the head-  
phones connector  
cannot be heard.  
headphones connector.  
•The sound volume of the  
headphones connector was not  
adjusted appropriately. The  
sound volume at this point is  
the same as the level it was  
adjusted to during playback.  
(੬ pg. 50, 58).  
•Adjust the sound volume  
during playback (੬ pg. 31).  
36. Play, Rewind and Fast-  
Forward functions do not  
work.  
36. •The Power Switch is not set to  
36. •Set the Power Switch to  
“
”.  
“
” (੬ pg. 31).  
37. The tape is moving, but  
37. • Your TV has AV input  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
37. •Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for video  
playback (੬ pg. 34, 35).  
•Close the cassette holder  
cover (੬ pg. 9).  
there is no picture.  
•The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
56  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
38. •During playback of the  
unrecorded portion, High-  
speed Search and still  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
38. The LCD monitor image is  
38.  
distorted.  
————  
playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted.  
This is not a defect.  
39. Images on the LCD monitor  
39. •The speaker volume is too  
39. •Turn the speaker volume  
are jittery.  
great.  
down (੬ pg. 31).  
40. Blocks of noise appear  
during playback, or there is  
no playback picture and the  
screen becomes blue.  
40.  
40. •Clean the video heads with an  
optional cleaning cassette  
(੬ pg. 63).  
————  
41. The LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder and the lens have  
become dirty (ex.  
41.  
41. •Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage (੬ pg. 57).  
————  
fingerprints).  
42. An unusual mark appears.  
42.  
42. •Check the section of the  
manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder indica-  
tions (੬ pg. 60, 61).  
————  
43. An error indication  
43. •A malfunction of some kind  
has occurred. In this case the  
camcorder’s functions become  
unusable.  
43. •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  
(E01 — E06) appears.  
camcorder. If the indication  
remains even though you  
repeat the above two or three  
times, please consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
44. The charger indicator on the  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
does not light.  
44. •The temperature of the battery  
is extremely high/low.  
44. •To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of  
10°C to 35°C (੬ pg. 62).  
•Charging is difficult in places  
subject to extremely high/low  
temperatures.  
45. Picture does not appear on  
45. •The viewfinder is pulled out.  
•The LCD monitor's brightness  
setting is too dark.  
45. •Push the viewfinder back in.  
•Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor (੬ pg. 12).  
•If the monitor is tilted upward  
180 degrees, open the  
the LCD monitor.  
monitor fully (੬ pg. 13).  
46. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black bar  
appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
46. •This is not a malfunction.  
46. •By recording with “DIS”  
activated (੬ pg. 19) this can  
be avoided.  
47. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder  
does not operate.  
47. •The DV cable was plugged/  
unplugged with power turned  
on.  
47. •Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again, then operate  
it.  
48. During transport, the lens  
48.  
48. •Do not subject the camcorder  
to shock or excessive  
cover opens.  
————  
vibration during transport.  
•Turn the camcorder on and  
off. The lens cover closes.  
USER MAINTENANCE  
After Use  
EN57  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
Turn off the camcorder.  
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.  
1
1
Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow,  
2
3
4
then swing the cassette holder cover open until  
it locks. The cassette holder opens automati-  
cally. Remove the cassette.  
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.  
2
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.  
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
3
4
Press and hold BATT. RELEASE and remove the  
battery pack.  
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical  
position. Carefully lift the plastic tab on the  
bottom of the viewfinder, and open the cover  
1.  
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.  
5
6
Close the cover. Tilt the viewfinder back to the  
horizontal position and push it back in.  
Cassette holder  
Remove.  
NOTES:  
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine  
or alcohol.  
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
Cassette holder  
cover  
PUSH HERE  
Cover  
1
BATT. RELEASE  
Button  
1
3
2
2
Lens blower  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
58  
EN  
1
i
W
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p
Q
3 4 5 6 7  
q ) (  
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2
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EN59  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 Flash Switch [FLASH OPEN] ................ ੬ pg. 22  
The connectors ( to q are located beneath a cover.  
2 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 11  
( Headphone Connector [PHONE] ......... ੬ pg. 50  
3 Battery Release Button  
) External Stereo Microphone Input Connector  
[BATT. RELEASE] .................................... ੬ pg. 7  
[MIC] .................................................. ੬ pg. 50  
4 •MENU dial [+, –, PUSH] ................... ੬ pg. 18  
•LCD Monitor BRIGHT  
q Audio/Video Output Connector  
[AV] .................................. ੬ pg. 34, 35, 38, 45  
(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. ੬ pg. 12  
To connect cables to the following connectors w to  
t, open the LCD monitor.  
5 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 14  
•Speaker/Headphone Volume Control  
[VOL.] .............................................. ੬ pg. 31  
6 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............. ੬ pg. 16  
w Digital Video Connector [DV OUT]  
(i.link*) .................................... ੬ pg. 36, 37, 39  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
7 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................... ੬ pg. 9  
8 Snapshot Mode Button  
[SNAP MODE] .................................... ੬ pg. 16  
e J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level  
Interface Protocol) (EDIT)] .................... ੬ pg. 45  
•Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing.  
9 MULTI SCREEN Button ........................ ੬ pg. 17  
0 BACKLIGHT Button ............................. ੬ pg. 29  
! Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... ੬ pg. 12  
@ Play/Pause Button [4/6] ...................... ੬ pg. 31  
# Stop Button [5] ................................... ੬ pg. 31  
$ Fast-Forward Button [3] .................... ੬ pg. 31  
% Rewind Button [2] ............................ ੬ pg. 31  
^ Power Switch  
•Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR  
to control it from the computer using the  
provided Software.  
r PC (DIGITAL STILL) Connector ............. ੬ pg. 36  
t S-Video Output Connector  
[S-VIDEO] ......................... ੬ pg. 34, 35, 38, 45  
[
,
,
, 5S, OFF] ...................... ੬ pg. 12  
Indicators  
& Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 12  
* Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 12  
y Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 12  
u Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 12  
Other Parts  
i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 11  
o Lens Cover  
Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the  
LCD monitor is opened fully.  
p •Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 40  
•Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
Q Stereo Microphone .............................. ੬ pg. 50  
W Flash ................................................... ੬ pg. 22  
E Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 11  
R Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 7  
T Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10  
Y LCD Monitor ....................................... ੬ pg. 12  
U Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 31  
I Stud Hole ............................................ ੬ pg. 11  
O Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 11  
INDEX Indications  
60  
EN  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording  
*
*
1
2
3 4 5 6  
*
y
r
w
)
*
MANUAL  
SP 35  
REC  
*
t
e
q
(
40  
x
W
T
7
8
9
3
PAUSE  
444  
PHOTO  
0
2
!
@
AN I M . MODE  
SOUND 12B I T  
#
$
&
31  
.
12 00  
.
%
^
–
+
:
BR I GHT  
16 40  
No.  
Function  
•Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during  
No.  
Function  
1
$
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5  
seconds after turning on the camcorder.  
zooming.  
(੬ pg. 14)  
•
: Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is  
engaged (“GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”).  
(੬ pg. 19)  
(੬ pg. 20)  
(੬ pg. 20)  
BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the  
%
^
Displays the date/time.  
•
2
3
4
Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.  
(੬ pg. 26)  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (੬ pg. 12)  
•TC: Displays the Time Code. (੬ pg. 33)  
Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema  
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
Appears when the focus is adjusted  
mode.  
(੬ pg. 18)  
manually.  
(੬ pg. 28)  
Appears during zooming.  
Zoom level indicator  
Appears during Self-Timer recording.  
(੬ pg. 21)  
(੬ pg. 14)  
5* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).  
(੬ pg. 10)  
Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser  
(“DIS”) is engaged.  
(੬ pg. 19)  
6* Displays the tape remaining time. (੬ pg. 12)  
Displays the selected Programme AE with  
7* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode.  
special effects.  
(੬ pg. 25)  
(੬ pg. 12)  
Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
(੬ pg. 29)  
8
9
Appears during recording.  
(੬ pg. 12)  
Appears while the tape is running.  
Appears when the white balance is adjusted.  
(੬ pg. 12)  
(੬ pg. 30)  
0
!
Appears when taking a Snapshot. (੬ pg. 16)  
Appears when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO  
” in the Menu Screen.  
(੬ pg. 22)  
Appears when the wind cut mode is  
engaged to cut down on noise created by  
Appears when the flash is ready. A number  
appears next to the indication after adjusting  
the brightness of the flash. (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
wind.  
(੬ pg. 20)  
@
#
Appears when the iris is locked. (੬ pg. 29)  
t
y
Appears when backlight compensation is  
5S MODE/5SD MODE/ANIM. MODE:  
Displays the 5 second recording mode,  
Dissolve during 5-second recording mode or  
Animation recording mode. (੬ pg. 20, 24)  
used.  
(੬ pg. 29)  
*
Displays the power switch position.  
: F. AUTO, : MANUAL,  
5S: MANUAL (blinks)  
(੬ pg. 12)  
* Setting “INDICATION” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen (  
੬
pg. 18, 20).  
EN61  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback  
No.  
Function  
Displays the sound mode.  
Displays the tape speed.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
(੬ pg. 33)  
12B I T  
L4  
/
SOUND  
1
LP  
4
Appears while a tape is running.  
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search  
: Rewind/Shuttle search  
: Pause  
64  
: Forward slow-motion  
16 : Reverse slow-motion  
e
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
: Audio Dubbing  
4
5
6
Displays the date/time.  
(੬ pg. 33)  
Displays the time code.  
(੬ pg. 33)  
–
+
VOLUME  
31  
.
12 00  
.
:
:
:
TC 10 06 20  
16 40  
BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. (੬ pg. 12)  
VOLUME : Displays the speaker or headphone  
volume.  
(੬ pg. 31)  
6
5
4
The level indicator moves.  
Warning Indications  
Indikator  
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, or when the erase protection tab is set to  
“SAVE”.  
(੬ pg. 9)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning  
cassette.  
(੬ pg. 63)  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, the camcorder turns  
off automatically. Wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
TAPE!  
Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded.  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
(੬ pg. 13)  
● Appears when the date/time is not set.  
● Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the previously  
set date/time is erased.  
(੬ pg. 8)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
(੬ pg. 8)  
ERROR!  
REFER MANUAL  
Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable.  
(੬ pg. 50)  
The error indications (E01 — 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 — E06  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
MODE REMOVE AND  
REATTACH BATTERY  
CAUTIONS  
62  
EN  
NOTES:  
General Battery Precautions  
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is  
being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-  
hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging ...............10°C to 35°C  
Operation .............0°C to 40°C  
Storage .................–10°C to 30°C  
Use only the following batteries: R03 (AAA) size x 2  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or  
explode.  
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 40.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those  
specified.  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
takes.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use . . .  
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
.... 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.  
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
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  
Terminals  
following cautions:  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
1. To avoid hazards . . .  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery  
to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
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.  
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.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
EN63  
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.  
Main Unit  
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used  
more than once consecutively, damage to the  
video heads may result. After the camcorder  
plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops  
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s  
instructions.  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
.... disassemble or modify the unit.  
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
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.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near  
a cooking stove.  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
.... near a television set.  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-  
nas, etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)  
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or  
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently  
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre  
hole using a circular motion.  
•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
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.  
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
About moisture condensation . . .  
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.  
● 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.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap or the grip.  
Serious malfunctioning  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
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 Power Adapter/  
Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
•No picture during playback.  
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears.  
TERMS  
64  
EN  
A
F
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 6, 7  
Animation ................................................ ੬ pg. 20  
Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 50  
Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 28  
Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 13, 31  
Fade-In/Out .............................................. ੬ pg. 26  
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. ੬ pg. 31  
5-second recording mode ......................... ੬ pg. 24  
Flash .................................................. ੬ pg. 22, 23  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ ੬ pg. 42  
B
G
Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 29  
Battery Low .............................................. ੬ pg. 61  
Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 6, 7, 62  
Beep/Tally ................................................ ੬ pg. 20  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 12  
Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ................... ੬ pg. 8  
Gain Up ................................................... ੬ pg. 19  
Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 10  
I
Icons ........................................................ ੬ pg. 19  
Interface Shooting ..................................... ੬ pg. 13  
Iris............................................................ ੬ pg. 29  
Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 29  
C
Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 33  
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 6  
Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 19  
Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 25  
Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 57  
Connections ............................ ੬ pg. 7, 34 – 39, 45  
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 13  
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications ... ੬ pg. 60, 61  
Load A Tape ............................................... ੬ pg. 9  
D
M
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 12  
Date/Time Display ........................ ੬ pg. 18, 20, 33  
Date/Time Settings ...................................... ੬ pg. 8  
Demonstration Mode ................................ ੬ pg. 20  
Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 14, 19  
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ..................... ੬ pg. 19  
Dioptre Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 11  
Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 28  
Menu Screen, DATE/TIME ......................... ੬ pg. 20  
Menu Screen, DATE/DISPLAY ................... ੬ pg. 32  
Menu Screen, MODE MENU .................... ੬ pg. 19  
Menu Screen, PLAY MODE....................... ੬ pg. 32  
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ............................. ੬ pg. 20  
Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 25  
Motor Drive Mode.................................... ੬ pg. 16  
Multi Screen Mode ................................... ੬ pg. 17  
Dissolve During 5-Second  
Recording Mode ..................................... ੬ pg. 24  
Dubbing ............................................. ੬ pg. 38, 39  
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Erase Protection .......................................... ੬ pg. 9  
Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 29  
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Picture Wipe/Dissolve............................... ੬ pg. 26  
Playback Special Effects ............................ ੬ pg. 43  
Playback Zoom ........................................ ੬ pg. 42  
Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 12  
Programme AE With Special Effects ........... ੬ pg. 25  
Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 4  
Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 20  
Time Code.................................... ੬ pg. 15, 32, 33  
Tripod Mounting ....................................... ੬ pg. 11  
Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 25  
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Unload A Tape ........................................... ੬ pg. 9  
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Random Assemble Editing................. ੬ pg. 44 – 49  
Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 12  
Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 10  
Red-Eye Reduction ................................... ੬ pg. 22  
Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 40  
Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 31  
Video Echo ............................................... ੬ pg. 25  
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White Balance .......................................... ੬ pg. 30  
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 19  
Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 20  
Wipe In/Out ............................................. ੬ pg. 26  
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Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 13  
Self-Timer ................................................. ੬ pg. 21  
Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 25  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 44  
Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 31  
Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 25  
Slow-Motion Playback .............................. ੬ pg. 42  
Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 25  
Snapshot ............................................ ੬ pg. 16, 17  
Snapshot Mode .................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17  
Sound Mode....................................... ੬ pg. 20, 33  
Speaker Volume ....................................... ੬ pg. 31  
Specifications ..................................... ੬ pg. 66, 67  
Squeeze ................................................... ੬ pg. 19  
Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 31  
Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 25  
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Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 14  
SPECIFICATIONS  
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Camcorder  
For General  
Power supply  
: DC 6.3 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
(Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off  
Format  
: Approx. 4.0 W  
: Approx. 5.3 W  
: DV Format (SD mode)  
: PAL Standard  
Signal format  
Video signal recording format  
Cassette  
: Digital Component Recording  
: 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.  
Pickup  
: 1/4" CCD  
Lens  
: F1.8, f = 5 to 50 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
: ø37 mm  
: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.55" colour LCD  
: Monaural  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
: 0°C to 40°C  
: 35% to 80%  
: –20°C to 50°C  
: 77 mm x 94 mm x 142 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed, and with the viewfinder fully tilted  
downward and pushed back in)  
Weight  
: Approx. 600 g (without cassette and battery)  
Approx. 680 g (incl. cassette and battery)  
For Connectors  
S-Video output  
: Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue output  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω unbalanced, analogue output (via AV connector)  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue output, stereo (via AV connector)  
: ø3.5 mm, stereo  
Video output  
Audio output  
Headphone output  
External microphone input  
DV output  
: 506 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)  
: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant  
PC (Digital still output)  
JLIP/EDIT  
: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole  
EN67  
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V67EG or AA-V67EK  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Output  
: 23 W  
Charge  
VTR  
: DC 7.2 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.2 A  
, 1.8 A  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
: 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm  
AA-V67EG  
AA-V67EK  
: Approx. 245 g  
: Approx. 300 g  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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EG/EK  
COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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