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Automatic Demonstration
GETTING STARTED
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
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ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
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INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is
located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this
information for future reference.
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Model No.
Serial No.
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LYT0981-001A
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to
the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom
Microphone to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “
” can be used with this unit.
” and memory cards marked “
” or
“
Before recording an important scene…
… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
.
or
.
… 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.)
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
● Do not block the openings by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
● Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating
instructions. For your safety, please read all the
safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
3. Power Lines
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. If your product is intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
4. Power Cord Protection
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
810-20)
Power supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
SERVICING
1. Servicing
● Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits
a marked change in performance and you are
unable to restore normal operation by following the
detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do
not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product.
● Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
combination should be
a. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near
water-for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the
like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
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Provided Accessories
● AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V100U
● Battery Pack
BN-V107U
● DC Cord
● Remote Control Unit
RM-V717U
● CD-ROM
● AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for
remote control unit)
● USB Cable
● S/AV/Editing Cable
● Editing Extension Cable
● Memory Card 8 MB
(Already inserted in the
camcorder)
● Strap
(੬ pg. 7 for attachment)
● Grip Belt
(੬ pg. 7 for attachment)
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to
the camcorder.
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How To Attach The Grip Belt
How To Attach The Strap
1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.
1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet,
then pass the other end through the loop.
2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet,
then pass the other end through the loop.
g
2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket.
To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.
h
3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h
to the other eyelet.
3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.
4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap
h through the buckle, then adjust the grip.
(੬ pg. 12)
NOTES:
5) Attach the pad.
● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by
adjusting the length with the adjuster.
● Because the screw may cause damage to the
camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the
tripod mounting socket when carrying the
camcorder.
● Use the strap only with this camcorder.
● Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the
screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to
the tripod mounting socket.
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Automatic Demonstration
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
Ⅲ Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is
set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder.
Ⅲ Performing any operation during the demonstration
stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is
performed for more than 3 minute after that, the
demonstration will resume.
Power Switch
Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
1) Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
Lock Button
2) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder
fully.
3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4) Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press SET/
SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
5) Press + or – to select “DEMO MODE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Sub Menu
DEMO MODE
–
OFF
ON
6) Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/SELECT.
7) Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.
NOTE:
Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes of the
Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor
or viewfinder.
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GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power ..................................................................................................10
Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12
Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12
Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................................................13
Operation Mode .....................................................................................14
Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15
Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16
Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17
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GETTING STARTED
● 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.
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.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.
About Batteries
Charging The Battery Pack
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery
pack by pushing up the protruding part.
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power
cord from the AC outlet.
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.
Protruding
Battery
pack
CHARGE
indicator
(green)
part
POWER
indicator
(red)
To AC outlet
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), 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
AC Power Adapter/
Charger
DC OUT connector
performance.
Battery pack
Charging time
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
BN-V107U
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 2 hr.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.
BN-V114U
(optional)
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery
pack, remove it first.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the
adapter during battery charging, power is supplied
to the camcorder and charging stops.
● 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.
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INFORMATION:
Using The Battery Pack
The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set
composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/
Charger:
A
VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Notches
Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.
Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC
Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or
BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and
supply power directly to the camcorder.
B
BATT. RELEASE
Switch
Using AC Power
1 Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs
To AC outlet
Power cord
on the camcorder’s battery pack mount.
2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into
AC Power Adapter/
the battery pack mount.
Charger
3 Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it
locks into place.
POWER indicator
(red)
To detach the battery pack...
While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it.
To DC OUT
connector
NOTE:
When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing
cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first
(੬ pg. 25), and then detach the battery pack.
Approximate recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V107U
1 hr.
2 hr.
1 hr. 10 min.
2 hr. 20 min.
BN-V114U
(optional)
DC cord
To battery pack mount
BN-V840U
(optional)
5 hr. 10 min.
7 hr. 40 min.
6 hr.
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
BN-V856U
(optional)
9 hr. 10 min.
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
NOTES:
3 Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
camcorder’s battery pack mount.
4 Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on
• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged
repeatedly.
the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
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. 81.
ATTENTION:
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.
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
1 Loosen the belt.
1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,
Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE
SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your
preference.
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Power Switch
Lock Button
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment
Control
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Tripod Mounting
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.
● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º
downward, 180º upward).
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 until you hear a
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during
use.
90˚
180˚
CAUTION:
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend
its legs to stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage
to the unit by falling over.
Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright
level indicator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
BR I GHT
MONITOR
BRIGHT +/–
Button
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to
any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
”
(੬ pg. 49), still images are recorded both on the
tape and the memory card.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
POWER Lamp
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record on a memory card or
access data stored on a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
Power Switch
1024
Lock Button
Choose the appropriate operation mode according
to your preference using the Power Switch and
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (੬ pg. 38)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
P:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to play back a video clip on the
memory card.
● Allows you to play back a digital sound effect on
the memory card.
● Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in
the memory card to a PC.
● Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (੬ pg. 38)
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5 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press
SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Month” is
highlighted.
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. 38, 48)
6 Press + or – to input the month, and press SET/
SELECT. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and
minute.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
CLOCK
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5:3 PM
ADJ .
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POWER Lamp
Power Switch
7 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.
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.
Lock Button
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
W I P E / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
OF
F
MANUAL
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
DSC
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting
the date/time.
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NOTE:
4 Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is
not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight
bar to the first date/time parameter (month), the
clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and
press SET/SELECT, the date and time begin
operation from the date and time you have just set.
SET/SELECT. The DISPLAY Menu appears.
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
OFF
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ADJ .
5:3
0
PM
RETURN
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
To protect valuable recordings…
Loading A Cassette
/Unloading A Cassette
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.
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or
eject a cassette.
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically.
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30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
45 min.
90 min.
120 min.
● Do not touch internal components.
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”
to close the cassette holder.
● Be sure to press only the section labelled
“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;
touching other parts may cause your finger to
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you
may not be able to close the cassette holder
cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery
pack with a fully charged one or use AC power
before continuing.
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 38 and
43.
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 recedes may cause damage to the
camcorder.
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it
locks into place.
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder
● 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.
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
● 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
“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”
(੬ pg. 21).
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Erase protection tab
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To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)…
Loading A Memory Card
/Unloading A Memory Card
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase.
Write/erase protection
tab
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This
prevents the memory card from being recorded over.
To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to
the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.
NOTES:
● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked
“
“
” or MultiMediaCards marked
”.
Card Cover
● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to
FORMAT the card. (੬ pg. 36)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the
memory card to be corrupted or cause the
camcorder to become unable to recognise whether
or not the card is installed.
Clipped edge
Memory card
Label
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2 Open the card cover.
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it
out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label.
4 Close the card cover.
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19
Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19
Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19
Zooming ................................................................................................ 20
Journalistic Shooting ................................................................................ 20
Interface Shooting ................................................................................... 20
Time Code .............................................................................................. 21
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................................... 21
VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 22
Normal Playback ..................................................................................... 22
Still Playback .......................................................................................... 22
Shuttle Search ......................................................................................... 22
Blank Search ........................................................................................... 23
Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................................................... 24
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VIDEO RECORDING
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.
Basic Recording
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
● Power (੬ pg. 10)
● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 16)
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the
display. “– – min” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts
blinking.
POWER Lamp
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
25min
Recording Start/
Stop Button
min
(Now calculating)
0 min
3 min
2 min
90 min
89 min
1 min
Power Switch
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
NOTES:
Lock Button
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during
Interface Shooting. (੬ pg. 20)
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or
close and re-open the LCD monitor.
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in
progress.)
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
Lens Cover (Slide up the
lens cover to protect the
lens when the camcorder is
not in use.)
“
” battery indicator is displayed.
(੬ pg. 100)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
● 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. 21).
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,
੬ pg. 38, 47.
1 Slide down the lens cover.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 38, 43.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is
displayed.
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”
appears on the display while recording is in
progress.
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Zooming
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)
● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to
the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom
Ring is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE
MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 46.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring
towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring
towards “W”.
● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the
quicker the zoom action.
Journalistic Shooting
In some
situations,
different shooting
angles may
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
provide more
dramatic results.
Hold the
1
x
W
T
10
x
W
T
20
xW
T
40
xW
T
camcorder in the
desired position
and tilt the LCD
monitor in the
most convenient
direction. It can
rotate 270º (90º
downward, 180º
upward).
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Digital zoom zone
10
x
W
T
Interface Shooting
10X (optical) zoom
zone
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.
Approximate zoom ratio
Power Zoom
Ring
1) Open the LCD
monitor and tilt it
upward to 180º
so that it faces
forward.
Self Recording
● When the LCD
monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over
approx. 105º, the monitor image is inverted
vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that
time, it also switches on.
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. 54), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom. (੬ pg. 43)
2) 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.
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 73 – 77), 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;
● When shooting again after playing back a
Display
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
recorded tape.
● When power shuts off during shooting.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
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Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (੬ pg. 22)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” 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. 48)
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
Newly recorded scene
Blank
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
Shooting stop point
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
Latest scene
Shooting start point
New scene
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
To control the speaker volume…
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to
Normal Playback
turn down the volume.
Still Playback
VOL. +/–
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is
automatically engaged.
Play/Pause
Button (4/9)
● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not
pause immediately while the camcorder
stabilizes the still image.
Power Switch
Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) for forward search, or to
the left (3) for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the right (5) or to the left (3) and
hold it. The search continues as long as you
hold the ring. Once you release the ring,
normal playback resumes.
Lock Button
Speaker
Stop Button (8)
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
(3/5)
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display
during Shuttle Search. This is not a
malfunction.
4 To start playback, press 4/9.
5 To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH
Ring to the left (3) to rewind, or to the right
(5) to fast-forward the tape.
ATTENTION:
During Shuttle Search, parts of
the picture may not be clearly
visible, particularly on the left
side of the screen.
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 “P”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
(੬ pg. 24)
● You can also view the playback picture on the
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed
against the camcorder body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
• When power is supplied from a battery: the
“
” battery indicator is displayed.
(੬ pg. 100)
• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the
“
” battery indicator does not appear.
• During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the
speaker.
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NOTES:
Blank Search
● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the
forward direction.
Helps you find where you should start recording in
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(੬ pg. 21)
● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has
appeared with the tape.
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops
automatically.
FOCUS/BLANK Button
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of
tape may not be detected.
Power Switch
● The detected blank portion may be located
between recorded scenes. Before you start
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene
after the blank portion.
Slow-Motion Playback
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback Zoom
Lock Button
Stop Button (8)
Playback Special Effects
Available only with the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 68, 69)
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 During Stop mode,
5
press FOCUS/BLANK.
● The “BLANK
SEARCH”
indication appears
blinking and the
camcorder
automatically starts
BLANK SEARCH
reverse or forward search, then stops at the
spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before
the beginning of the detected blank portion.
5 To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)
Connections To A TV Or VCR
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 only with A/V input connectors
To TV or VCR
TV
Red to AUDIO R IN*
White to AUDIO L IN*
VCR
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
Yellow to VIDEO IN
To S/AV connector
Black: Not connected
Not connected
Connector Cover**
*
Not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
B. Connction to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors
To TV or VCR
TV
Red to AUDIO R IN*
VCR
White to AUDIO L IN*
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
Yellow: Not connected
To S/AV connector
Connector
Cover**
Black to S-IN
Not connected
*
Not required for watching still images only.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown
in the illustration. (੬ pg. 24)
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory
card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or
“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input
mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
● While the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the
speaker.
If not, go to step 4.
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
● Date/Time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 48)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn
on/off the date indication.
● Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 48)
● Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape
running displays for video playback
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 48)
NOTE:
How to connect the S/AV/Editing cable...
1) Align the guide pin at the end of the S/AV/Editing cable with the guide hole on the camcorder.
2) Insert the cable straight into the hole and neighboring S/AV connector.
3) To disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable, pull the cable straight out.
To S/AV connector
Guide hole
Guide pin
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28
Normal Playback Of Images ..................................................................... 28
Auto Playback Of Images ......................................................................... 28
Playback Of Video Clips ........................................................................... 29
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................................................. 29
Index Playback Of Files ........................................................................... 30
Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 30
Removing On-Screen Display .................................................................... 31
Protecting Files ....................................................................................... 31
Deleting Files .......................................................................................... 33
Making A New Folder .............................................................................. 34
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................................................... 34
Initializing A Memory Card ....................................................................... 36
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D.S.C. RECORDING
0
A
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored
in the memory card.
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15
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed
below:
E
B
C
D
● Power (੬ pg. 10)
A Image Size (੬ pg. 49, 97)
B Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 97)
C Card Icon (੬ pg. 97)
● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 17)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
D Picture Quality (੬ pg. 49, 97)
E Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 97)
Power Switch
NOTES:
● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 45), the
Stabilizer will be disabled.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”
blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 41) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes
when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and
power is supplied from the battery pack, the
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.
To perform shooting again, push back and pull out
the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD
monitor.
Lock Button
SNAPSHOT Button
1 Slide down the lens cover.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
● The Motor Drive mode (੬ pg. 52) is disabled
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the
tape.
● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any
compatibility with devices which are not
compliant to DCF.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication
appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode
with no frame.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to
“Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).
● When you do not want to hear the shutter
sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 47)
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture
Quality, ੬ pg. 38, 49.
Snapshot mode with
no frame
There is the sound of
a shutter closing.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK
NOTES:
Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the
memory card. You can view the stored images, one
at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an
existing image, because new images are
automatically stored after the last-recorded one.
● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,
“1024 x 768” and “1280 x 960” with another
devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These
thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-
DVM70) that are not compatible with DCF cannot
be viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED
FILES” will be displayed.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Play/Pause Button
(4/9)
Power Switch
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in
memory card automatically.
1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of
Lock Button
Images”.
Stop Button (8)
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) during Auto Playback, files are
displayed in descending order.
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)
● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the
right (5) during Auto Playback, files are
displayed in ascending order.
SET/SELECT
Button
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.
[For Normal Playback]
To display the next image
Image playback screen
(IMAGE)
[For Auto Playback]
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
7 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next file.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (੬ pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (੬ pg. 30)
To display the previous
image
● You can turn off the on-screen playback
display. (੬ pg. 31)
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Playback Of Video Clips
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects
You can view video clips (੬ pg. 60) stored in the
12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided
memory card. You can listen to the sound effects
stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be
also dubbed onto a tape. (੬ pg. 57)
memory card.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
EXPLOSION
SIREN
Explosion
Siren
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
LAUGHTER
RACE CAR
DOOR BELL
BUZZER
FANFARE
APPLAUSE
CHEERS
BOING
SCREAM
JEERS
Laughter
Racing car
Door bell
Buzzer
Fanfare
Applause
Cheers
Booing
Scream
Jeers
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital
sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6 Press + or – to select
E-MAIL CLIP
“E-MAIL CLIP”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
video clip playback
screen (E-MAIL CLIP)
appears.
1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
7 Turn the SHUTTLE
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
SEARCH Ring to the
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
left (3) to select the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
select the next file.
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (੬ pg. 30)
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip
playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
● You can also look for the desired file using
Index Screen. (੬ pg. 30)
8 To start playback, press 4/9.
9 To stop playback, press 8.
6 Press + or – to select
SOUND
“SOUND”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
digital sound playback
screen (SOUND)
appears.
7 To play back to the
sound effect, press
4/9.
● All the sounds are played back in ascending
order.
NOTES:
● In the digital sound playback screen,
• Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to select the previous file. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
select the next file.
• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed
file. (੬ pg. 30)
● You can also look for the desired file using Index
Screen. (੬ pg. 30)
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
Index Playback Of Files
Viewing File Information
You can view several different files stored in the
memory card at a time. This browsing capability
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
You can get the relevant file information by pressing
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index
Playback.
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6
DCF
FOLDER
FILE
DATE
SIZE
:
:
:
:
:
Folder and file number (IMAGE only)
Folder name (੬ pg. 34)
File name (੬ pg. 34)
Date the file was made
Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP
only)
Picture quality (IMAGE only)
Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND
only)
When set to “ON”, the file is
protected from accidental erasure.
(੬ pg. 31)
in “Normal Playback Of Images” (੬ pg. 28).
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform
1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 29).
For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6
in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects”
(੬ pg. 29).
QUALITY
TIME
:
:
2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected
type of file appears.
Selected file
PROTECT
:
Index number
Index Screen
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
Information Screen
DCF
: 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0
FOLDER
F I LE
DATE
S I ZE
: 1 0 0 JVCGR
: DVC0 0 0 1 0
6
9
OCT 03 02
:
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8
QUAL I TY : F I NE
PROTECT : OFF
3 Press + or – to move the frame to the desired file.
● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) to display the previous page. Turn the
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to
display the next page.
● Press the INFO Button again to close the
Information Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on
a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
4 Press SET/SELECT. The selected file is displayed.
● Pressing INFO gives you details on the
displayed file. (੬ right column)
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Removing On-Screen Display
Protecting Files
1 Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
erasure of files.
Images” (੬ pg. 28).
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3 Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Power Switch
4 Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/
SELECT. The operation mode indicator and
battery indicator (
) disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Operation mode indicator
Battery indicator
Lock Button
MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button
MENU
D I SPLAY OFF
ON
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.
5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and
press SET/SELECT.
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
8 Press + or – to select
“PROTECT”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.
To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in
“Protecting Files” (੬ pg. 31).
MENU
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
To remove protection from the currently
displayed file
9 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/
To protect the
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.
currently displayed file
10 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left
(3) or to the right (5) to select the desired
file.
9 Press + or – to select
“CURRENT”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
PROTECT screen
appears.
MENU
PROTECT
CURRENT
PROT . ALL
CANC . ALL
11 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
RETURN
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to
remove protection.
10 Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) or to the
To remove protection from all files stored
in the memory card
right (5) to select the desired file.
11 Press + or – to select
PROTECT
9 Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.
● To cancel
protection, select
“RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and
11 for all files you
want to protect.
10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
PROTECTED
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
RETURN
To protect all files stored in the memory
card
9 Press + or – to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET/
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.
10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
● If the “
” mark appears, the currently displayed
file is protected.
● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and
save them.
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To delete the currently displayed file
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a
time or all at once.
9 Press + or – to select
“CURRENT”, and
MENU
press SET/SELECT. The
DELETE screen
appears.
DELETE
CURRENT
ALL
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
RETURN
10 Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) or to the
Power Switch
right (5) to select the desired file.
11 Press + or – to select
DELETE
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● To cancel deletion,
select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 10 and
11 for all files you
want to delete.
DELETE?
Lock Button
EXECUTE
RETURN
NOTE:
MENU Button
If the “
” mark appears, the selected file is
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button
protected and cannot be deleted.
To delete all files stored in the memory
card
9 Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press SET/
SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.
10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
NOTES:
● Protected files (੬ pg. 31) cannot be deleted. To
delete them, remove protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the
camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use
the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the
memory card may be corrupted if the battery
becomes exhausted during deletion. If the
memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
(੬ pg. 36)
If you want to select another type of file, go to
step 5.
If not, go to step 7.
5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen
appears.
6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and
press SET/SELECT.
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
8 Press + or – to select “DELETE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
Making A New Folder
New still pictures you are going to take can be
separated from previously shot pictures by resetting
the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will
be stored in a new folder.
Setting Print Information (DPOF
Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to
support future systems such as automatic printing.
You can select one of the 2 print information settings
for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All
Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By
Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
NOTES:
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
● If you load a memory card already set as shown
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will
make prints of the selected still images
automatically.
viewfinder fully.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them
to a memory card. (੬ pg. 65)
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
8 Press + or – to select “NO. RESET”, and press
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
SET/SELECT. The NO. RESET screen appears.
viewfinder fully.
9 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)
will be made and the file made of the next shot
starts from DVC00001.
● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or
SOUND) which has been played back at the
last time is displayed.
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback
(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
Folder and File names
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made
using a number which is larger by one than the
largest number of the file names which are in use.
Even if you delete an image file with a number in the
middle of range, the number will not be used for a
new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical
sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a
new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and
the file name will start again from DVC00001.
6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)
appears.
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
8 Press + or – to select
“DPOF”, and press
MENU
SET/SELECT. The Sub
Menu appears.
DPOF
CURRENT
ALL
RESET
RETURN
1
9 Press + or – to select
“ALL 1”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
DPOF screen appears.
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10 Press + or – to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
To Reset The Number Of Prints
DPOF
1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
normal playback
(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 34).
ALL1?
screen appears.
● To cancel selection,
select “RETURN”.
2 Press + or – to select “RESET”, and press SET/
EXECUTE
RETURN
SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.
3 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still
images.
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number
Of Prints
1 Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images
(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 34).
CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect
power, as this may cause the memory card to be
corrupted.
2 Press + or – to select
DPOF
“CURRENT”, and
press SET/SELECT. The
DPOF screen appears.
SHEETS
3 Turn the SHUTTLE
0 0
SEARCH Ring to the
RETURN
left (3) or to the
right (5) to select
the desired file.
4 Press + or – to select the number indication (00),
and press SET/SELECT.
5 Select the number of
DPOF
prints by pressing + to
increase the number,
or – to decrease the
SHEETS
number, and press
SET/SELECT.
● Repeat steps 3
through 5 for the
desired number of prints.
0 5
● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
● To correct the number of prints, select the
image again and change the number.
6 Press + or – to select
DPOF
“RETURN”, and press
SET/SELECT. The
“SAVE?” appears.
SAVE?
● If you did not
EXECUTE
CANCEL
change any settings
in step 3 through 5,
the Menu Screen
reappears.
7 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” to save the
setting you have just made, and press SET/
SELECT.
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)
6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/
SELECT. The memory card is initialized.
● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES
STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or
“NO SOUND FILES” appears.
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card anytime.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the
memory card, including those which have been
protected, are cleared.
● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.
CAUTION:
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Do not perform any other operation (such as
turning off the camcorder) during initialization.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during
initialization. If the memory card becomes
corrupted initialize it.
Power Switch
Lock Button
MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4 Press MENU. The
MENU
Menu Screen appears.
PROTECT
DELETE
DPOF
NO . RESET
FORMAT
D I SPLAY
END
5 Press + or – to select
FORMAT
“FORMAT”, and press
ERASE ALL
EX I ST I NG DATA?
SET/SELECT. The
FORMAT screen
appears.
EXECUTE
RETURN
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ADVANCED FEATURES
CONTENTS
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 38
Changing The Menu Settings ..................................................................... 38
RECORDING MENUS .................................................................................... 39
Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................................................. 39
Program AE With Special Effects ............................................................... 41
White Balance Adjustment ........................................................................ 42
PLAYBACK MENUS ...................................................................................... 50
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ......................................................................... 52
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................................................ 52
Self-Timer .............................................................................................. 53
Auto Focus ............................................................................................. 54
Manual Focus .......................................................................................... 54
Exposure Control ..................................................................................... 55
Iris Lock ................................................................................................. 55
Backlight Compensation ........................................................................... 56
White Balance Adjustment ........................................................................ 56
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................................................ 56
Recording Digital Sound Effects ................................................................. 57
NAVIGATION Function ............................................................................. 58
E-Mail Clip Recording ............................................................................... 60
DUBBING ................................................................................................... 62
Dubbing To Or From A VCR ...................................................................... 62
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector
(Digital Dubbing) ..................................................................................... 63
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector
(Digital Dubbing) ..................................................................................... 64
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card ....................... 65
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................. 66
Audio Dubbing ........................................................................................ 70
Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects .................................................. 71
Insert Editing .......................................................................................... 72
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .......................................................... 73
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 78
Connection To A Personal Computer ........................................................... 78
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................................................... 79
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the
Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-
screen menu system that simplifies many of the
more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 39 – 51)
selected function.
Menus without Sub Menus
— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,
u W. BALANCE
1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
Selected function icon is
SHUTTER1/120
displayed in reverse.
SPORTS
Power Switch
SNOW
SPOTL I GHT
T
W
I L I GHT
SEP I A
MONOTONE
CLASS I C F I LM
STROBE
Lock Button
Selected parameter
2) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. The
Menu screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
WIPE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
OFF
MANUAL
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
DSC
END
3) Press MENU again. The Menu Screen closes.
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”
or “MEMORY”.
Menus with Sub Menus
— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,
n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO
1) Press + or – to select the desired function and
press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
Example: m CAMERA Menu
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.
PLAYBACK” (੬ pg. 28).
Selected function
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
–
–
–
–
–
SP
12B I T
Selected function icon is
displayed in reverse.
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FULL
AGC
x
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
RETURN
Menu Screen for Video
Playback Menu
Menu Screen for Video
and D.S.C. Recording
Menu
2) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.
Sub Menu
WIPE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
OFF
V I DEO
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
SOUND MODE
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
COPY
MANUAL
SYSTEM
–
REC MODE
S P
L P
NAV I . DEL .
S/AV INPUT
D I SPLAY
DSC
END
END
4 Press + or – to select the desired function, and
press SET/SELECT. The selected function menu
appears.
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RECORDING MENUS
3) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
Wipe Or Fader Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from
one scene to the next.
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
–
–
–
–
–
SP
12B I T
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FULL
AGC
x
IMPORTANT:
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(੬ pg. 41) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.
RE TURN
4) Press SET/SELECT. The Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other
function menus.
Switch
VIDEO/MEMORY
WIPE / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
OFF
MANUAL
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
DSC
Recording Start/
Stop Button
END
Power Switch
5) Press SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen
closes.
NOTES:
● The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the
Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.
However, the menu settings can be changed only
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
Lock Button
● The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “s SYSTEM” and “n DISPLAY” functions
which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M”
are also applied when the Power Switch is set to
“P”. The “CLOCK ADJ.” menu only appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
● The “n DISPLAY” settings are effective even
when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However,
the menu settings can be changed only when the
Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
control (provided). (੬ pg. 25, 62, 74)
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started
or stopped.
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or
stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or
Wipe-in/out effect works.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
To deactivate the selected effect…
Select “OFF” in step 4.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
NOTES:
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
● You can select other effects for “v WIPE/FADER”
during recording.
viewfinder fully.
4 Set “v WIPE/FADER” to the desired mode.
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
(੬ pg. 38)
● The selected effect indicator appears.
WIPE/FADER
(
: Factory-preset)
Indicator
Parameter
OFF
Description
—
Disables effects.
FADER–WHITE
FADER–BLACK
Fade in or out with a white screen.
Fade in or out with a black screen.
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade
out from color to black and white.
FADER–B.W
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left
WIPE – CORNER corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in
WIPE – WINDOW toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping
out to the center.
WIPE – SLIDE
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 in from the center of a black screen toward the top and
WIPE–SHUTTER bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center
leaving a black screen.
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3 Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode.
Program AE With Special Effects
(੬ pg. 38)
● The selected mode indicator appears.
IMPORTANT:
To deactivate the selected mode…
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(੬ pg. 39) If an unusable mode is selected, the
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.
Select “OFF” in step 3.
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used during Night-Alive.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
PROGRAM AE
(
: Factory-preset)
Indicator
Parameter
OFF
Description
—
Deactivates Program AE with special effects.
Night-Alive (NIGHTALIVE)
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under
good natural lighting. The recorded image may look as if it is strobing
due to the slow shutter speed.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30
times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “
automatically adjusted.
” while the shutter speed is being
NIGHTALIVE
NOTES:
● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be
activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 41).
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (੬ pg. 44)
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 45)
● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into
focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
(Variable Shutter Speed)
The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that
usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/60
SHUTTER 1/100
6
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.
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.
SPORTS
SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when
shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when
shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
SPOTLIGHT
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control.
(੬ pg. 55)
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance
(੬ pg. 42, 56) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder
automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity.
From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually. The flash does
not fire in this mode.
TWILIGHT
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this
with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
SEPIA
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.
MONOTONE
CLASSIC FILM*
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE*
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen, juxtaposed to
the normal image on the other half.
MIRROR*
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
White Balance Adjustment
W. BALANCE
(
: Factory-preset)
For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (੬ pg. 56).
—
AUTO
White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
Outdoors on a sunny day.
FINE
CLOUD
HALOGEN
Outdoors on a cloudy day.
A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
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Camera Menu
CAMERA
(
: Factory-preset)
Recording mode
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference.
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 70) and Insert Editing (੬ pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
● 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 MODE
SP
LP
Standard Play
Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
Sound mode
SOUND
MODE
12 BIT
16 BIT
Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is
recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to
the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.
(Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
Zooming
ZOOM
10X
When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will
reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
40X*
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.
200X*
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 200X digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
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Snapshot mode for video recording
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 52).
SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA
Nega mode
PIN-UP
FRAME
Pin-Up mode
Snapshot mode with frame
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
Gain up
GAIN UP
OFF
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AGC
AUTO
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 – 1/200 sec.). Shooting
a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a
brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are
not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “
” is displayed.
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Manual Menu
MANUAL
(
: Factory-preset)
Digital Image Stabilization
DIS
OFF
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly
at high magnification.
ON
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive,
or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
Self-Timer
SELF TIMER OFF
Refer to “Self-Timer” (੬ pg. 53).
ON
5-Second Recording
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is
available only for video recording.
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (੬ pg. 38)
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.
● “5S” appears.
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording
mode…
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode automatically.
● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again within 5 seconds after recording
starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in
CAMERA Menu (੬ pg. 44), then press SNAPSHOT.
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S”
is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.
5S
OFF
5S
Disables 5-Second Recording.
Enables 5-Second Recording.
Anim.
Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though
it is moving.
NOTE:
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not
available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Maximum telephoto setting
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
TELE
MACRO
OFF
ON
Disables the function.
When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).
● Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
Wide mode
WIDE MODE
OFF
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.
CINEMA*
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The
indicator
appears. During playback 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 letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE*
S.WIDE*
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
image to fit the screen without distortion. The
indicator 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.
The
indicator appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the
maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting
is equivalent to using a 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible
from 0.9X to a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode is suitable
for shooting in a small room.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Wind cut
WIND CUT
OFF
ON
Disengages the function.
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears.
The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
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System Menu
SYSTEM
(
: Factory-preset)
Beep, melody and shutter sound
BEEP
OFF
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the
tape.
BEEP
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the
beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect.
(੬ pg. 27, 52)
MELODY
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It
also activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 27, 52)
Tally lamp setting
TALLY
OFF
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
ON
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
Automatic demonstration mode
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how
these functions operate. (੬ pg. 8)
DEMO MODE OFF
ON
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.
•With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about
3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3
minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMOMODE”remains“ON”evenifthecamcorderpoweristurnedoff.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
Navigation time
NAVIGATION OFF
The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image
when the recording time is over the navigation time.
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail
images. (੬ pg. 58) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a
lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is
recommended.
5SEC
15SEC
30SEC
60SEC
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)
Sound input
SOUND IN
MIC/AUX
D.SOUND
Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio
Dubbing (੬ pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears on the Audio
Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use.
Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when
Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 71) is executed.
E-Mail Clip Recording
E-CLIP REC
160 x 120
Refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording” (੬ pg. 60).
240 x 176
Resetting menu settings
CAM RESET
CANCEL
Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.
Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
EXECUTE
Display Menu
DISPLAY
(
: Factory-preset)
Display setting
ON SCREEN LCD
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from
appearing on the connected TV screen.
LCD/TV
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
Date and time display setting
DATE/TIME
OFF
The date/time does not appear.
AUTO
Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
● When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.
● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when
scenes are recorded.
● When the date is changed during playback.
ON
The date/time is always displayed.
Time code setting
TIME CODE
OFF
Time code is not displayed.
ON
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.
Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.
Clock adjustment
CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time. (੬ pg. 15)
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DSC Menu
DSC
(
: Factory-preset)
Picture quality
QUALITY
FINE
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two
Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of
quality).
STANDARD
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as
well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of
memory card being used.
Image size
IMAGE SIZE
640 x 480
1024 x 768
1280 x 960
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs.
NOTE:
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is
set to “MEMORY”.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
Image Size/Picture Quality
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
8 MB* 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB* 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB
*
640 x 480/FINE
46
150
20
39
134
17
98
295
46
205
625
98
405
1215
190
605
120
405
50
160
25
105
320
50
210
640
100
320
64
640 x 480/STANDARD
1024 x 768/FINE
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1280 x 960/FINE
1280 x 960/STANDARD
Optional
66
55
145
28
310
62
80
160
32
12
11
16
44
37
98
205
50
100
200
*
** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)
Recording media selection
REC SELECT
When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.
/
When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape
but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP
MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card
recording.
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PLAYBACK MENUS
Video Menu
VIDEO
(
: Factory-preset)
Playback sound
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays
the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access
explanation on page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
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.
SOUND
MODE
STEREO
SOUND L
SOUND R
Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
Sound from the “L” channel is output.
Sound from the “R” channel is output.
12BIT MODE
MIX
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on
both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 1
SOUND 2
Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
Synchro adjustment
SYNCHRO
0.0
Refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (੬ pg. 77).
Recording mode
REC MODE
SP
LP
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on
your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing.
(੬ pg. 64)
NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “P” or
“M”.
Dubbing from tape to memory card
OFF
Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.
COPY
IMAGE
Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.
(੬ pg. 65)
NAVIGATION Enables thumbnail images to be made manually during tape playback.
(੬ pg. 59)
Deleting thumbnail images
NAVI.DEL.
IMAGE SEL. Refer to “To delete thumbnail images” (੬ pg. 59).
TAPE SEL.
ALL
RETURN
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S-Video/AV input
S/AV INPUT
OFF
Enables audio and video signal output to a TV, VCR etc., via the S/AV or
headphone connectors.
A/V IN
S IN
Enables audio and video signal input from the S/AV connector.
(੬ pg. 62)
Enables audio and S-video signal input from the S/AV connector.
(੬ pg. 62)
System Menu
SYSTEM
(
: Factory-preset)
BEEP
OFF
੬ pg. 47
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 38)
The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 47.
BEEP
MELODY
OFF
TALLY
੬ pg. 47
ON
DEMO MODE OFF
ON
੬ pg. 47
Display Menu
DISPLAY
(
: Factory-preset)
ON SCREEN LCD
੬ pg. 48
Each setting is linked with “n DISPLAY”, which appears
when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 38)
The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 48.
LCD/TV
OFF
DATE/TIME
੬ pg. 48
NOTE:
AUTO
ON
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).
(੬ pg. 25, 62, 74)
TIME CODE
OFF
ON
੬ pg. 48
Display
ON SCREEN Setting:
DATE/TIME Setting:
TIME CODE Setting:
For time code.
For playback sound, tape For date/time.
speed and tape running
during video playback.
4
12B I T / SOUND
L
1
SP
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
* 30 frames = 1 second
DEC 25 ' 02
5: 30
P
M
12 : 34 : 24
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to
“ON” (੬ pg. 45), the Stabilizer will be disabled.
● During playback as well, all snapshot modes
except Nega mode are available when
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
MENU Button
“
COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu.
(੬ pg. 50) However, the shutter sound is not
heard.
+, – Button
VIDEO/MEMORY
SET/SELECT Button
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.
● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the
tape.
Switch
Motor Drive Mode
Power Switch
Lock Button
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval
between still images: approx. 1 second)
SNAPSHOT Button
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC
SELECT” is set to “
/
”. (੬ pg. 38, 49)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.
(੬ pg. 38, 44)
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
● The “O” indication appears and a still
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,
then the camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
● You can perform Snapshot also during
recording. A still image will be recorded for
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording
resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”
or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.
NOTES:
● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on
page 47.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”
indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 41) is
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with
special effects are disabled during Snapshot
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.
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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.
Self-Timer
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
Switch
VIDEO/MEMORY
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder 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.
Recording Start/
Stop Button
3 Set “SELF TIMER” to
Power Switch
“ON ”. (੬ pg. 38)
SELF – T I MER
–
OFF
ON
4 To engage the Self-
Timer for video
recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop
Button.
● After 15 seconds, the
beep sounds and
video recording
starts.
Lock Button
MENU Button
+, – Button
SET/SELECT Button
5 To stop Self-Timer
recording, press the
Recording Start/Stop
Button again.
● The camcorder re-
enters Record-
Standby mode.
Self-Timer indication
OR
5 Press SNAPSHOT.
● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
snapshot recording starts. After that, the
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.
6 To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in
step 3.
NOTE:
If “BEEP” and “TALLY”are set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 47),
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not
light.
Turns off
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT
is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:
(Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)
Stops blinking and stays on
(Self-Timer video recording starts)
Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)
Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting
starts soon)
After approx. 15 sec.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close
as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity.
NOTE:
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already
have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”
(੬ pg. 12).
Focus detection zone
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Press FOCUS/BLANK. The manual focus
indicator appears.
3 To focus on a further subject, press +. The “
”
indicator appears and blinks.
While focusing on a
further subject
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the
situations listed below (in these cases perform
“Manual Focus”):
● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
● When illumination is low.*
Manual focus
indicator
● When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color
wall, or a clear, blue sky.*
● When a dark object is barely visible in the
viewfinder.*
To focus on a nearer subject, press –. The “
”
indicator appears and blinks.
While focusing on a
nearer subject
● 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.
Manual focus
indicator
* The following low-contrast warnings appear
blinking:
,
,
and
4 Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete.
● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK
twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.
● If FOCUS/BLANK is pressed once, the
camcorder will enter the focus adjustment
mode again.
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (੬ pg. 91)
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. 20) 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” is set to “ON”.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum
telephoto position when you use the Manual
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the
wide-angle position, sharply focused images
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
(੬ pg. 38, 46)
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SET/SELECT
Button
+, – Button
Iris Lock
BACKLIGHT
Button
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in
well-lit environments to keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow
in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
● When shooting a moving subject.
● 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.
EXPOSURE
Button
Power
Switch
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in the
following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject
is bright.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
SET/SELECT for over 2 seconds. The exposure
control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
5 Press SET/SELECT. The
3 Press EXPOSURE.
“
” indication changes
● The exposure control indicator appears.
to “ ” and the iris is
locked.
3
4 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the
image, press –. (maximum 6)
To return to automatic iris
control...
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the
backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 56)
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.
(੬ pg. 41)
Press EXPOSURE twice.
Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
Iris Lock Indicator
● The exposure control
indicator and “ ” disappear.
5 Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is
complete.
To lock the exposure control and the iris…
After step 1 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the
exposure by pressing + or –. Then lock the iris in
step 4 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, press
EXPOSURE twice in step 3. The iris becomes
automatic after about 2 seconds.
To return to automatic exposure control...
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to
“A”.
● If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will
enter the exposure control mode again.
NOTE:
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the
same time when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 38, 41), or with
the backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 56)
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
Backlight Compensation
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting
under various types of lighting.
Press BACKLIGHT. The
indicator is displayed
and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the previous
level.
● Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.
White paper
MENU Button
+, – Button
● Backlight compensations is also available when
the Power Switch is set to “A”.
White Balance Adjustment
Power
The white balance that refers to the correctness of
color reproduction under various lighting. If the
white balance is correct, all other colors will be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional color/tint reproduction.
Switch
SET/SELECT
Button
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
viewfinder fully.
3 Set “u W.BALANCE” to “MWB”. (੬ pg. 38, 42)
—
AUTO
White balance is adjusted
automatically.
● The
indication blinks slowly.
4 Slide down the lens cover.
MWB
Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting
under various types of
lighting. (੬ “Manual White
Balance Adjustment”)
5 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.
6 Press SET/SELECT until
begins blinking
rapidly.
FINE
Outdoors on a sunny day.
Outdoors on a cloudy day.
When the setting is completed,
normal blinking.
resumes
CLOUD
7 Press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes
HALOGEN A video light or similar type
and the Manual White Balance indicator
displayed.
is
of lighting is used.
(
: Factory-preset)
● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu
Settings” (੬ pg. 38).
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
NOTES:
● In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(੬ pg. 54)
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the color 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.
To return to automatic white balance…
Set “u W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 38) Or,
set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when
“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SEPIA” or
“MONOTONE”. (੬ pg. 41)
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again to stop the sound effect playback
midway.
Recording Digital Sound Effects
9 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected
sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears
moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the
tape.
MENU Button
INDEX
+, – Button
Button
● The sound effect cannot be heard from the
speaker during recording. Connect a
headphone to the headphone connector to
hear the sound effect.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
To cancel recording the sound effect midway...
Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops
recording the sound effect and the sound effect
indication disappears.
Downloading sound data from Web Site
Power Switch
You can download sound data available at our Web
Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your
PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create
more sound effects.
SET/SELECT Button
D.SOUND Button
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/
d-sound/index.html
Lock Button
● You can also use the PC card adapter
CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB
reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data
from a PC to the memory card.
● Sound data should be copied into the memory
card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.
The sound effects pre-stored in the provided
memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
● The file names should be in numerical sequence
starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the
provided memory card, file names should be from
DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre-
stored as DVC00001.mp3 through
2 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
DVC00012.mp3.
NOTES:
5 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the
● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.
(੬ pg. 71)
viewfinder fully.
6 Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects
● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.
playback mode. (੬ pg. 29, 30)
(੬ pg. 30) appears.
● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred
to a memory card by copying them into the
memory card’s sound folder with the specified file
name. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the provided software. However, some sound
(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
I NDEX
EXPLOS I ON
Selected Sound
S I REN
LAUGHTER
RACE CAR
DOOR BELL
BUZZER
FANFARE
7 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect.
8 Press SET/SELECT.
● Pressing D.SOUND
SP100min
REC
starts playback of the
currently selected
sound effect. You can
check it without
recording it onto the
EXPLOS ION
tape. Press D.SOUND
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
of the point where the loaded memory card is
recognised is captured.
● If the recording time is over the navigation time
set in step 5, “ ” appears briefly and the
captured image is stored in the memory card as
a thumbnail image.
NAVIGATION Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory
card.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop tape
recording.
NOTES:
Power Switch
● The remaining number of storable thumbnail
images also appears on the screen when it reaches
10 or less. If “REC SELECT”is set to “
/
”
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many
640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.
● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL
menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work
properly.
Lock Button
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images
(NAVIGATION Search)
SNAPSHOT Button
NAVI Button
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
MENU Button
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.
● The loaded cassette’s
NAV I GAT I ON
To make thumbnail images during tape
recording
NAVIGATION
DATE : MAY 22 6 ’ 0 2
33: :0 0AM
TC
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5
2
thumbnail image
screen appears.
1
3
● Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) to display
the previous page.
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
4
5
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
(5) to display the next page.
6 Press + or – to select the desired image, and press
SET/SELECT.
5 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation
● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication
appears blinking and the camcorder starts
searching the tape for the relevant point of the
selected thumbnail image.
time. (੬ pg. 38, 47)
● The “
” appears blinking on the screen.
Wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop
blinking after a while, check if a memory card
is loaded.
To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...
Press 4/9 or 8, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring
to the left (3) or to the right (5).
6 Press the Recording
LP100min
Start/Stop Button to
PAUSE
start tape recording.
The image of the point
where recording is
started is captured.
● If the Recording
Start/Stop button is
pressed before
Displayed while the
captured image is being
stored in the memory
card.
“
” stops
blinking, the image
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CAUTION:
To add thumbnail images during tape
playback
Do not remove the memory card or perform any
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during deletion. If the memory card becomes
corrupted, initialize it.
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To find scenes on tape
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.
2 Set “
COPY” to “NAVIGATION”.
(੬ pg. 38)
3 Press 4/9 to start tape playback.
NOTE:
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check images before deleting.
4 Press SNAPSHOT at the desired point.
● The “ ” indicator appears and the image of
the point where SNAPSHOT is pressed is
stored on the memory card as a thumbnail
image.
IMPORTANT
● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory
card together as they were during recording;
otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape
and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION
function properly.
To delete thumbnail images
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are
loaded when the following messages appear: “NO
ID ON TAPE OR CARD”, “UNABLE TO USE
NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT
COMPATIBLE”.
● If you change the memory card while shooting on
one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s
thumbnail images. We recommend that you use
one memory card for one tape.
● NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current
position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do
not leave a blank portion partway through the tape
when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function
does not work properly.
● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be
sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous
recording from the relevant memory card.
● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory
card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search
does not work with the copied memory card.
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5 Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press
SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6 Press + or – to select
SOUND MODE
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
–
–
–
–
STEREO
SOUND
O . O
“NAVI.DEL.”, and
1
press SET/SELECT. The
Sub Menu appears.
REC MODE
SP
COPY
NAV I . DEL .
S/AV INPUT
–
OFF
7 By pressing + or –...
–
OFF
RETURN
Select “IMAGE SEL.” to
delete the currently
displayed thumbnail image.
Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images
for the tape which contains the currently
displayed image.
Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images
stored on the memory card at once.
8 Press SET/SELECT. The
NAV I GAT I ON
NAVIGATION screen
DELETE CURRENT?
appears.
9 Press + or – to select
MAY 2 6 ’ 0 2
EXECUTE
RETURN
3 : 0 0AM
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET/SELECT.
● Turn the SHUTTLE
SEARCH Ring to the
left (3) to display the previous page. Turn
the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5)
to display the next page.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during
tape playback.
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)
To make video clips from real-time camera
image
E-Mail Clip Recording
You can make video clips from real-time camera
image or recorded video footage and store them in a
memory card as files which can be conveniently
sent via E-Mail.
1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
4 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(੬ pg. 38, 60)
5 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Standby mode.
● “PUSH “START/STOP” TO RECORD CLIP TO
CARD” appears.
Power Switch
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
SNAPSHOT
Lock Button
Button
8 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The
E-MAIL Button
normal screen reappears.
MENU Button
+, – Button
To view video clips stored in a memory card…
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 29).
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).
Approximate recording time
SD
Memory
Card
Image Size
160 x 120
SET/SELECT
Button
240 x 176
8 MB*
16 MB
2 min.
5 min. 40 sec.
15 min. 40 sec.
33 min. 20 sec.
160
E-MAIL CLIP
5m i n
00 : 00
STANDBY
Remaining time
5 min. 40 sec.
12 min. 20 sec.
32 MB
* Provided
NOTE:
Shooting starts when the
Recording Start/Stop
Button is pressed.
It is not possible to adjust the speaker and
headphone volume when making video clips from
real-time camera image .
160
E-MAIL CLIP
5m i n
00 : 15
REC
e
Shooting stops when the
Recording Start/Stop
Button is pressed again.
COMPLETED
Recording is complete.
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To view video clips stored in a memory card…
To make video clips from recorded video
footage
Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 29).
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory
card…
Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).
Stop Button (8)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
NOTES:
● Playback operation cannot be performed during
E-Mail Clip Recording.
● If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip
Recording, that portion will be automatically
stored in the memory card.
● If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be
automatically cancelled.
Play/Pause
Button (4/9)
Power Switch
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are
compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files
stored with other devices cannot be played back
with this camcorder.
● Video noise may appear while viewing video clips
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored
in the memory card.
SNAPSHOT Button
Lock Button
● You can also view video clips on your PC by using
Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer
to the instructions of PC and software.
E-MAIL Button
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.
(੬ pg. 38, 60)
6 Press 4/9 to start video playback.
7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
● “E-MAIL CLIP STANDBY”and “PUSH
“SNAPSHOT” TO RECORD CLIP TO CARD”
appears.
● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL
again or press 8 to stop video playback.
8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press
SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.
9 Press SNAPSHOT to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-
Standby mode.
10 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
The normal screen reappears.
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DUBBING
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
the source tape.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
.
the VCR’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.
11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
the VCR and camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will
appear on your TV. This will confirm the
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing
purposes.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If
they do, they are being recorded onto the new
tape.
Connector
Cover**
To S/AV connector
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV...
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
To S-VIDEO IN* or
OUT*
To AUDIO, VIDEO
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48)
Not connected
• Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape
running displays
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48)
VCR
To use this camcorder as a recorder...
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 above.
2) Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V IN” or “S IN”*, and set
“REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 38)
*Select when using S-VIDEO OUT connector on
your TV/VCR.
TV
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector.
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
3) Load a cassette to record on.
4) Press START/STOP on the remote control to
engage the Record-Pause mode. “
on the screen.
” appears
AV. IN
1 Following the illustrations, connect the
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24
and 25.
5) Press START/STOP on the remote control to start
recording. T rotates.
6) Press START/STOP on the remote control again to
stop recording. T stops rotating.
2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
NOTES:
3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
● Analog signals can be converted to digital signals
with this procedure.
● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.
4 Turn on the VCR’s power.
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.
7 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV IN Connector (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.
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped
with a DV input connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5 Turn on the video unit’s power.
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.
8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of
the source cassette.
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage
the video unit’s Record mode.
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s
Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this
camcorder.
Connector
Cover*
11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop
To DV IN/OUT
the video unit and camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
To DV IN
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 68) or “Playback
Special Effects” (੬ pg. 69) is attempted or
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the
original playback image recorded on the tape is
output from the DV connector.
Video unit equipped with
DV connector
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
*
When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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DUBBING (cont.)
1 Make sure all units are turned off.
Dubbing From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV OUT
Connector (Digital Dubbing)
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped
with a DV output connector using a DV cable as
shown in the illustration.
3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“VIDEO”.
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from
another video unit equipped with a DV connector
onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,
there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch.
5 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 38, 50)
6 Turn on the video unit’s power.
7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.
8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.
9 Press START/STOP on the remote control to
engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The “
” indication appears on the screen.
DV. IN
10 Press START/STOP on the remote control to
start recording.
● The
indication rotates.
Connector
To DV IN/OUT
11 Press START/STOP on the remote control
Cover*
again to engage the Record-Pause mode.
● The
indication stops rotating.
12 Repeat steps 10 – 11 for additional editing.
Stop the video unit and camcorder.
DV cable (optional)
Core filter
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If
this occurs, turn off the power and make
connections again.
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 43)
● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output
from the S/AV connector.
To DV OUT
Video unit equipped with DV
connector
*
When connecting the cable, open the cover.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
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8 To dub the image,
press SNAPSHOT.
● The ” ” indication
blinks during
SP
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory
card.
dubbing.
● The selected image
is stored in the
memory card.
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
NOTES:
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory
card is not loaded, the message “COPYING
FAILED” is displayed.
● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE
MODE” (੬ pg. 46) is dubbed to a memory card,
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed
with it.
Play/Pause Button
(4/9)
Power Switch
● To use Playback Special effects with a video image
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the
remote control (provided). (੬ pg. 69)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
SNAPSHOT
Button
Lock Button
MENU Button
SET/SELECT Button
+, – Button
1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)
2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Set “
to “IMAGE”.
(੬ pg. 38, 50)
COPY”
COPY
–
OFF
6 Press 4/9 to start
IMAGE
NAVIGATION
playback.
7 At the point you want
to dub, press 4/9
again to engage Still
Playback.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback
functions possible. (੬ pg. 68)
Installing The Batteries
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size
batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”
(੬ pg. 88).
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s
approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m
(16 ft).
1 Remove the battery compartment cover while
pushing up the tab as illustrated.
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is
directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
2 Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the
correct direction.
3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
1
3
Tab
+
2
–
–
+
Insert the minus (–) end first.
Remote sensor
Buttons And Functions
A
B
J
K
C
D
E
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
F
G
H
I
T
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Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power
Switch set to “A” or “M”.
Switch set to “P”.
A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.
B Zoom (T/W) Buttons
C DISPLAY Button
D SHIFT Button
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20)
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 68)
੬ pg. 25, 62, 74
੬ pg. 68, 73
E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons
੬ pg. 68
੬ pg. 68
Left/Right Buttons
F REW Button
● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search
on a tape (੬ pg. 22)
● Displays previous file in a
memory card (੬ pg. 28)
G FADE/WIPE Button
H EFFECT ON/OFF Button
I EFFECT Button
੬ pg. 75
੬ pg. 69
੬ pg. 69
੬ pg. 74
J PAUSE IN Connector
K START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
camcorder.
L MBR SET Button
੬ pg. 73
M SNAPSHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
N Up Button
੬ pg. 68
੬ pg. 72
INSERT Button
O Down Button
੬ pg. 68
੬ pg. 70
A. DUB Button
P PLAY Button
● Starts Playback of a tape
(੬ pg. 22)
● Starts Auto Playback of images
in a memory card (੬ pg. 28)
Q FF Button
● Forward/Forward Shuttle
Search on a tape (੬ pg. 22)
● Displays next file in a memory
card (੬ pg. 28)
R STOP Button
● Stops the tape (੬ pg. 22)
● Stops Auto Playback
(੬ pg. 28)
S PAUSE Button
Pauses the tape (੬ pg. 68)
T R.A.EDIT Buttons
੬ pg. 73 – 77
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Allows frame-by-frame search during video
playback.
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time
during video playback.
Remote sensor
1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.
Zoom Buttons
Up Button
2) At the point you want to zoom
in, press the Zoom Button (T).
SHIFT
Left or SLOW
Rewind Button
Down Button
● To zoom out, press the Zoom
Button (W).
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
3) You can move the image on the
screen around to find a particular
portion of the picture. While
holding down SHIFT, press L
(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E
(Down).
Right or SLOW
Forward Button
● To end zoom, press and hold W until
magnification returns to normal. Or, press
STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U).
Slow-Motion Playback
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during
video playback.
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or
approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal
playback resumes.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more
than approx. 2 seconds.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still
image may be displayed for a few seconds,
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This
is not a malfunction.
● 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
disturbances in video and the picture may seem
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not
a malfunction.
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Playback Special Effects
CLASSIC
FILM
Gives recorded scenes a
strobe effect.
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.
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a
brownish tint like old
photos. Combine this
with the Cinema mode
for a classic look.
Remote sensor
STROBE
Your recording looks
like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT. The
PLAYBACK EFFECT
PLAYBACK EFFECT
Select Menu appears.
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly
to move the highlight
bar to the desired effect.
● The selected function
is activated and after
OFF
1
2
3
4
CLASS I C F I LM
M
ONOTONE
PLAY
EFFECT
SEP I A
STROBE
EFFECT ON/OFF
2 seconds the menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press
EFFECT ON/OFF again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from
step 2 above.
Allows you to add creative effects to the video
playback image.
The effects that can be used during playback are
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.
The effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. (੬ pg. 41)
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customised only when
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).
2 While holding A. DUB
9D
MIC
(D) on the remote
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (੬ pg. 43)
control, press PAUSE
(9). The “9D”
indicator appears.
Stereo microphone
3 Press PLAY (U), then
begin “narrating”.
Speak into the
microphone.
● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then
STOP (8).
To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...
Connect optional headphones to the headphone
connector or use the S/AV connector, and set the
“12BIT MODE” to the desired mode;
Headphone
connector
Speaker
•“SOUND 1” for the playback sound
•“SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound
•“MIX” for the Playback and dubbed sound.
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…
Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.
(੬ pg. 38, 50)
NOTES:
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded
separately.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit
recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
Remote sensor
● 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.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections. (੬ pg. 24, 25)
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
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71
7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index
Audio Dubbing Using Digital
Sound Effects
Screen.
8 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and
press SET/SELECT.
9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The
selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.
● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.
● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press
D.SOUND.
MENU Button
INDEX Button
+, – Button
10 Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.
NOTES:
● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC/
AUX”.
● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on
SOUND 2. (੬ pg. 50)
● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9
the selected sound effect indication remains
displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).
SET/SELECT
Button
D.SOUND Button/
STOP (8) Button
A.DUB
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)
Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3 Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press
SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
4 Press + or – to select “SOUND IN”, and press
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.
5 Press + or – to select
9D
D.SOUND
“D.SOUND”, and
press SET/SELECT.
6 Press + or – to select
“BRETURN”, and
APPLAUSE
press SET/SELECT
twice. The Menu
Screen closes and the
sound effect indication appears.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you
checked in step 1.
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original
● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it
again to resume editing.
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in
and outpoints. The original audio remains
unchanged.
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then
STOP (8).
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 38, 41)
can be used to spice up the scenes being edited
during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time
information changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank
portion, Insert Edting stops. (੬ pg. 100, 101)
Remote sensor
START/STOP
INSERT
REW
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 38, 48)
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections. (੬ pg. 24, 25)
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this
point. (੬ pg. 38, 48)
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,
then press PAUSE (9).
3 Press and hold INSERT
(I) on the remote
I
9
control, then press
PAUSE (9). The “9I”
indicator and the Time
Code (min.:sec.)
appear and the
12 : 34
camcorder enters
Insert-Pause mode.
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IMPORTANT
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 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.
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs
and those of many other makers, it may not work
with yours or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
● If the 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
automatically. In this case, turn the power on
manually and try step 2.
● If the remote control is not able to control the
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote 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.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are
installed in the remote control. (੬ pg. 66)
VCR
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND
NAME
CODE
VCR BRAND
NAME
CODE
DAEWOO
GE
A
H
PANASONIC
A
A
A
I
A
C
G
A
D
H
A
I
I
I
A
B
SHIFT
MBR SET
D
RCA
I
I
F
F
I
B
D
F
C
HITACHI
F
F
F
C
JVC
A
B
C
I
I
I
A
F
C
SAMSUNG
SANYO
I
D
LG/
GOLDSTAR
A
A
C
C
F
E
MAGNAVOX
I
A
G
G
E
A
A
F
SHARP
SONY
A
A
E
Set Remote/VCR Code
F
F
C
C
E
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.
MITSUBISHI
NEC
F
F
G
H
I
A
C
C
G
H
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
F
F
I
A
The code is automatically set once you release
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
PHILIPS
A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G
I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B
A
F
2 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).
You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE
Make Connections
Also refer to page 24 and 25.
connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote
PAUSE connector but equipped with an
R.A.EDIT connector…
…Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C A VCR other than above…
…Connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing
Connector
Cover***
To S/AV
connector
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape
and engage the AUX mode.
● Refer to the VCR’s instructions.
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided)
NOTES:
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV…
To S-VIDEO IN*
To AUDIO,
VIDEO
• Date/Time
Set “DISPLAY” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote
control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time Code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48)
Editing
Extension
cable
(provided)**
• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays
Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48)
ABTo Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be
connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable.
However, it is necessary to connect the editing
cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For
details, see step 1.)
VCR
CTo PAUSE
IN
TV
DISPLAY
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN
connector.
** If necessry, use this cable for connections.
*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.
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75
● 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.
Select Scenes
● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.
Remote sensor
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.
PLAY
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
CANCEL
● Since time codes register time only as accurately
as seconds, the time code total time may not
match the total program time exactly.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,
the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,
use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during
Random Assemble Editing.
6 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.
The Random Assemble
Editing Menu appears.
Selected parameter
I N
OUT
MODE
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at
the beginning of the
scene, press FADE/WIPE
on the remote control.
● Cycle through the
effects by pressing
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– – : – –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
00 : 00
repeatedly, and stop
when the one you want is displayed.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1.
● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and
Program AE with special effects during Random
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
Fader And Wipe Menu
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)
You can also use the fader/wipe effects on page 40.
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears
as the old one gradually disappears.
9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The
Edit-Out position appears in the Random
Assemble Editing Menu.
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,
WIPE – CORNER: The new scene wipes in
over the previous one from the upper right corner to
the lower left corner.
WIPE – WINDOW: The next scene gradually
wipes in from the center of the screen toward the
corners, covering the previous scene.
WIPE – SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes
in over the previous one from right to left.
WIPE – DOOR: The previous scene wipes out
from the center to the right and left, like a door
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
WIPE – SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.
WIPE–SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in over
the previous one from the center toward the top and
bottom of the screen.
press FADE/WIPE.
● Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is
displayed.
● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out
point, the effect is automatically applied to the
following Edit-In point.
● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
end of the last scene.
● When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.
(੬ pg. 69)
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register
additional scenes.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press
PAUSE (9).
Automatic Editing To VCR
14 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or
manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
Recording Start/
Stop Button
15 Press START/STOP
on the remote control.
Editing proceeds as
programmed, right
through to the end of
the last registered
scene.
I N
OUT
MODE
– –
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
00 : 25
07 : 18
03 : 33
09 : 30
15 : 55
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
02 : 05
08 : 31 – – – –
05 : 53
– –
– –
13 : 15
16 : 29 – – – –
– – – –
:
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
1 6
:
3 0
9 : 39
● 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.
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and
the 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.
START/STOP
● Random Assemble Editing may not function
properly when using a tape including several
duplicated time codes. (੬ pg. 21)
PAUSE
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
VCR REC
STBY
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77
3 Play back the dubbed scene.
● If any images from the scene prior to the
For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For
a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing
of the camcorder against your VCR.
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were
recorded, that means your VCR moves too
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,
the VCR is slow to start recording.
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing
4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to
make the Random Assemble Editing menu
disappear, then press MENU. The Menu Screen
appears.
5 Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press
SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6 Press + or – to select
“SYNCHRO” and
SYNCHRO
–
O . 1
press SET/SELECT. The
value for “SYNCHRO”
is highlighted.
Remote sensor
7 Based on the
diagnostics performed,
you can now advance
the VCR’s record timing by pressing +. You can
also delay the VCR’s record timing by pressing –.
The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Press SET/SELECT to finish the setting.
8 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/
SELECT twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 6 on page 75.
R.A.EDIT
ON/OFF
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.
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
Program 1
I N
OUT
MODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– – : – –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
00 : 00
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition
as your Edit-In point.
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable
To USB
connector
Connector Cover*
USB cable (provided)
To USB
PC
OR
[B] Using DV cable
Connector Cover*
To DV
To DV
connector
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
Core filter
PC with DV
connector
*
When connecting the cable, open the cover.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV
cable depending on the type of DV connector (4
or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable
provided with the capture board.
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not
enter the USB mode.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
[A] Using USB cable
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by
using the provided software.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with
a DV connector by using software equipped with the
PC or commercially available software.
1 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
2 If you are using the USB connection, set the
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending on
the PC or capture board you are using.
VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.
3 Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch and turn on the PC.
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder
is transferring a file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD
monitor since this can result in product damage.
● Refer to the instruction manual of the software
on how to transfer a still image to the PC.
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the
bundled software and drivers.
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
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79
1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are
Using The Camcorder As A
WebCam
installed in your PC and all units are turned off.
2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB
cable.
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB
connection.
4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch
5 Turn on the PC.
● “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.
PC
● If the PC is not
Web CAMERA
powered on, the
camcorder does not
enter the Web
Camera mode.
6 When finished, turn
off the PC first, then
the camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder
and PC.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)
● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to
capture video in real time.
Connector Cover*
To USB
● You can also use the camcorder for web
conference by using Microsoft Windows®
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.
● In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons
cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, the
Recording Start/Stop Button.
USB cable
(provided)
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
provided Software.
To USB
connector
USB-equipped PC
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REFERENCES
CONTENTS
DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82
CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88
USER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 91
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 92
INDEX ....................................................................................................... 94
Controls ................................................................................................. 94
Connectors ............................................................................................. 94
Indicators ............................................................................................... 94
Other Parts ............................................................................................ 94
Indications .............................................................................................. 96
TERMS .................................................................................................... 102
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DETAILS
ITEMS
NOTES
V Power (੬ pg. 10)
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and
95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) 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.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes
warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
V VIDEO
RECORDING
(੬ pg. 19, 20)
● 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 cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette
holder opens. Do not use force.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds
before actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the
camcorder actually starts recording.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE 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.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound,
connect optional headphones to the headphone connector. The sound volume is
at the level it was adjusted to during playback. (੬ pg. 22)
● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications
(੬ pg. 100, 101) 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 remaining time:
(blinking)
(blinking)
(blinking)
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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/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual
from the beginning.
Power
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied.
1. •The power is not connected 1. •Connect the AC Power
properly.
Adapter/Charger securely.
(੬ pg. 11)
•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. 10, 11)
•Open the LCD monitor fully
or pull out the viewfinder.
Video and D.S.C. Recording
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. Recording cannot be
2. •The Power Switch is set to
“P” or “OFF”.
2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”
or “M”. (੬ pg. 14)
performed.
— For Video Recording —
•The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
— For Video Recording —
•Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”.
(੬ pg. 16)
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
•Replace with new cassette.
(੬ pg. 16)
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
— For D.S.C. Recording —
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
3. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
3. •This is a result of exceedingly 3.
high contrast, and is not a
malfunction.
—
—
4. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during shooting,
the screen becomes red or
black for an instant.
4. •This is not a malfunction.
4.
5. During recording, the date/
5. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.
time does not appear.
(੬ pg. 38, 48)
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6. During recording, sound
6. •The optional headphones are 6. •Connect the optional
cannot be heard.
not connected to the
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.
headphones to the
headphone connector.
(੬ pg. 95)
•Adjust the sound volume
during playback. (੬ pg. 22)
7. The LCD monitor or
7. •Certain Wipe/Fader effects,
certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, “DIS”
and other functions that
7. •Re-read the sections covering
Wipe/Fader effects, Program
AE with special effects and
“DIS”. (੬ pg. 38, 39 –
42, 45)
viewfinder indications blink.
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. •10X optical zoom is selected. 8. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
“200X”. (੬ pg. 43)
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. •The Power Switch is set to
9. •Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (੬ pg. 22)
functions do not work.
“A” or “M”.
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
10. The LCD monitor image is
10. •During playback of the
unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
10.
distorted.
—
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
11. The tape is moving, but there is 11. •Your TV has AV input
11. •Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback.
no picture.
terminals, but is not set to its
VIDEO mode.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
(੬ pg. 24, 25)
•Close the cassette holder
cover. (੬ pg. 16)
12. Blocks of noise appear during 12.
playback, or there is no
12. •Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
—
playback picture and the
cassette. (੬ pg. 91)
screen becomes blue.
13. A memory card cannot be
13. •The Power Switch is set to
“A” or “M”.
13. •Set the Power Switch to
“P”. (੬ pg. 28)
played back.
•The VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “MEMORY”.
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Advanced features
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
14. The focus does not adjust
14. •Focus is set to the Manual
14. •Set Focus to the Auto mode.
automatically.
mode.
(੬ pg. 54)
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•Clean the lens and check the
focus again. (੬ pg. 91)
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
15. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before
15. •The 5-Second mode is set to 15. •Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL
“Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.
Menu. (੬ pg. 45)
5 seconds have elapsed.
16. Snapshot mode cannot be
16. •The Squeeze mode
16. •Disengage the Squeeze
(SQUEEZE) mode.
(੬ pg. 46)
used.
(SQUEEZE) is selected.
17. The color of Snapshot looks
17. •The light source or the
subject does not include
white. Or there are various
different light sources behind
the subject.
17. •Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame.
(੬ pg. 27, 52)
strange.
•Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 42)
•The Sepia (SEPIA) or
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
18. The image taken using
18. •Shooting was performed
18. •Press BACKLIGHT.
Snapshot is too dark.
under backlit conditions.
(੬ pg. 56)
19. The image taken using
19. •The subject is too bright.
19. •Set “r PROGRAM AE” to
Snapshot is too bright.
“SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 41)
20. White Balance cannot be
20. •The Sepia (SEPIA) or
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
20. •Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
or Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode before setting White
Balance. (੬ pg. 42, 42)
activated.
21. Wipe/Fader effects do not
21. •The Power Switch is set to
21. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.
work.
“A”.
(੬ pg. 14)
22. The Black & White Fader does 22. •The Sepia (SEPIA) or
22. •Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)
and Monotone
not work.
Monotone (MONOTONE)
mode is activated.
(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 42)
23. Program AE with special
23. •The Power Switch is set to
23. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.
effects does not work.
“A”.
(੬ pg. 14)
24. Even when Slow Shutter is not 24. •When shooting in the dark, 24. •If you want the lighting to
selected, the image looks like
it is activated.
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.
look more natural, set “GAIN
UP” to “ACG” or “OFF”.
(੬ pg. 38, 44)
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Other problems
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
25. The CHARGE indicator on the 25. •The temperature of the
25. •To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it in
places with a temperature of
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
(੬ pg. 88)
AC Power Adapter/Charger
does not light.
battery is extremely high/low.
•Charging is difficult in places
subject to extremely high/
low temperatures.
26. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
26. •The built-in clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery
is discharged.
26. •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. 15)
•The previously set date/time
is erased.
27. There is no picture.
27. •The camcorder is not getting 27. •Turn the camcorder’s power
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
off and on again. (੬ pg. 14)
28. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
Button.
28. •The Power Switch is set to
28. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.
“A”.
(੬ pg. 14)
29. Files stored in the memory
29. •Files stored in the memory
29. •Remove protection from the
files stored in the memory
card and delete them.
card cannot be deleted.
card are protected.
(੬ pg. 31 – 33)
30. When the image is printed
from the printer, a black bar
appears at the bottom of the
screen.
30. •This is not a malfunction.
30. •By recording with “DIS”
activated (੬ pg. 45) this can
be avoided.
31. When the camcorder is
connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder does
not operate.
31. •The DV cable was plugged/ 31. •Turn the camcorder’s power
unplugged with power
turned on.
off and on again, then
operate it.
32. The rear of the LCD monitor is 32. •The light used to illuminate 32. •Close the LCD monitor to
hot.
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
turn it off or set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, and let the
unit cool down.
33. Images on the LCD monitor
33. •In places subject to high
temperature, images become
dark due to the
33. •Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor.
(੬ pg. 13)
appear dark or whitish.
characteristics of the LCD
monitor. When this happens,
the displayed colors differ
from those that are actually
recorded. This is not a defect
of the camcorder.
•When the LCD monitor’s
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life, images
on the LCD monitor become
dark. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
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34. Colored bright spots appear all 34. •The LCD monitor and the
34.
over the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
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 %)
35. The indicators and the image 35. •This may occur when the
35.
color on the LCD monitor are
not clear.
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.
—
36. The cassette will not load
36. •The cassette is in the wrong 36. •Set it in the right position.
properly.
position.
(੬ pg. 16)
•The battery’s charge is low.
•Install a fully charged battery.
(੬ pg. 10, 11)
37. The memory card will not load 37. •The memory card is in the
37. •Set it in the right position.
properly.
wrong position.
(੬ pg. 17)
38. The memory card cannot be
38.
38. •Push in the memory card a
—
removed from the camcorder.
few more times. (੬ pg. 17)
39. Picture does not appear on the 39. •The viewfinder is pulled out. 39. •Push the viewfinder back in.
LCD monitor.
•The LCD monitor’s brightness
setting is too dark.
•Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor. (੬ pg. 13)
•If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully. (੬ pg. 13)
40. Images on the LCD monitor
40. •The speaker volume is too
40. •Turn the speaker volume
are jittery.
great.
down. (੬ pg. 22)
41. The LCD monitor, the
41.
41. •Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage. (੬ pg. 91)
viewfinder and the lens have
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).
—
42. Time code does not appear.
42. •“TIME CODE” is set to
42. •Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”.
“OFF”.
(੬ pg. 38, 48, 51)
43. An unusual mark appears.
43.
43. •Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
—
indications. (੬ pg. 96 – 99)
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44. An error indication (E01, E02 44. •A malfunction of some kind 44. •Remove the power supply
or E06) appears.
has occurred. In this case the
camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
(battery pack, etc.) and wait a
few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer. Do not eject the
cassette. This will cause
damage to the tape.
45. An error indication (E03 or
45. •A malfunction of some kind 45. •Eject the cassette once and
E04) appears.
has occurred. In this case the
camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
re-insert it, then check if the
indication clears. When it
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
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CAUTIONS
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas
other than the USA
...do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
...use only specified chargers.
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
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.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
Plug adapter
...fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery every 6 months when storing the
battery pack over a long period time.
...remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
General Battery Precautions
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is
being operated correctly, the batteries are
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.
NOTES:
● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging........10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation......0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage ..........–10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
● Recharging time is based on room temperature
oRecharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C (68°F).
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 66.
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from
those specified.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
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.
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
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.
8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use…
...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.
...be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack
is a lithium-ion battery.
Before using the supplied
battery pack or an
...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.
2. Store cassettes…
optional battery pack, be
sure to read the following
Terminals
cautions:
...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. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
...do not modify or disassemble.
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...in places subject to excessive shock or
Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be
sure to read the following cautions:
1. During use…
vibration.
...near a television set.
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
...make sure the memory card is positioned
properly when inserting.
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
2. While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion,
initialisation, etc.)…
...never unload the memory card and never turn
off the camcorder.
3. Store memory cards…
3. DO NOT leave the unit…
...in places of over 50°C (122°F).
...in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
...in direct sunlight.
...in a closed car in summer.
...near a heater.
...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).
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…
...allow it to become wet.
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
...expose the lens to direct sunlight.
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip.
...swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
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 . . .
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
...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.
•No picture during playback.
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT…
•Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more
than once consecutively, damage to the video heads
may result. After the camcorder plays back for about
20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the
cleaning cassette’s instructions.
...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.
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How To Handle A CD-ROM
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
Trade Name
: GR-DVP7U
: JVC
•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 center 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.
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,
N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317–5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
About moisture condensation...
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on
the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when
it is moved from a cool place to a warm place,
after heating a cold room, under extremely
humid conditions or in a place directly
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a TV,
a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning
properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/
Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-
connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
Cleaning The Camcorder
1 Turn off the camcorder.
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft
cloth.
2 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette
holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with
a dry cloth.
2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Close the LCD monitor.
3 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.
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
4 Slide down BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the
battery pack 2 3.
4 Pull out the viewfinder fully.
5 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the
Cassette holder cover
Cassette holder
direction of the arrow A.
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior
of the viewfinder with it B.
● If the gap is narrow, turn the Diopter
Adjustment Control to widen the gap.
6 Close the hatch until it locks in place and push
the viewfinder back in.
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.
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Hatch
Lens blower
Diopter Adjustment
Control
BATT.RELEASE Switch
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
For General
Power supply
:
DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.2 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.0 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
:
43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm (1-3/4” x 4-9/16” x 3-3/16”)
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Weight
:
Approx. 350 g (0.78 lbs)
(without grip belt, battery and cassette)
Approx. 420 g (0.93 lbs)
(incl. grip belt, battery and cassette)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Pickup
:
:
:
:
:
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
35% to 80%
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
1/3.8” CCD
Lens
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
(It is not possible to attach any lens filter or conversion lens.)
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Speaker
:
:
:
2” diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Electronic viewfinder with 0.44” color LCD
Monaural
For Digital Video Camera
Format
Signal format
:
:
:
DV format (SD mode)
NTSC standard
Video : Digital component recording
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz
2-channel (16-bit)
Recording/Playback format
Cassette
Tape speed
:
:
Mini DV cassette
SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time
(using 80 min. cassette)
:
SP: 80 min.
LP: 120 min.
For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
Compression system
:
:
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Still image
: JPEG (compatible)
Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)
File size
Still Image
Moving Image
Picture quality
:
:
:
3 modes (1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
2 modes (240 x 176 pixels/160 x 120 pixels)
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
:
੬ pg. 49
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For Connectors
S/AV
S-Video input
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
S-Video output
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Video input
Video output
Audio input
Audio output
Edit
:
:
:
:
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analog, stereo
ø3.5 mm, 2-pole
Headphone output
DV
Stereo
Input/output
USB
:
:
4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
5-pin
AC Power Adapter/Charger
For General
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada
Other countries
Power consumption
Output
:
:
:
AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
23 W
Charge
VTR
Weight
:
:
:
DC 7.2 V G, 1.2 A
DC 6.3 V G, 1.8 A
Approx. 255 g (0.57 lbs)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.
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INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
123
4 5
OFF
8
9
6 7
e
0qw
r
t
y
u
i
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Controls
Indicators
a •E-Mail Clip Recording Button
A Power Lamp [POWER]....................੬ pg. 14, 19
[E-MAIL] ...................................... ੬ pg. 60, 61
•Information Button [INFO]................ ੬ pg. 30
b Menu Button [MENU, +, –].................. ੬ pg. 38
c •+, – Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 38
•LCD Monitor Brightness Control
[MONITOR BRIGHT +, –]................. ੬ pg. 13
d •Power Zoom Ring [T/W].................... ੬ pg. 20
•Shuttle Search Ring
[SHUTTLE SEARCH, 3/5]......... ੬ pg. 22
e •Recording Start/Stop Button.............. ੬ pg. 19
•Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................. ੬ pg. 22
f Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF].......... ੬ pg. 14
g Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 14
h Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... ੬ pg. 27, 52
i •Stop Button [8]................................. ੬ pg. 22
•Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND]..... ੬ pg. 57
j •Index Button [INDEX] ........... ੬ pg. 30, 57, 71
•Navigation Button [NAVI] ................. ੬ pg. 58
k Set/Select Button [SET/SELECT]........... ੬ pg. 38
l Battery Release Switch
[BATT.RELEASE] ................................... ੬ pg. 10
m Cassette Open/Eject Switch
[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... ੬ pg. 16
n •Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS] ... ੬ pg. 54
•Blank Search Button [BLANK] ........... ੬ pg. 23
o VIDEO/MEMORY Switch
[VIDEO/MEMORY] ............................. ੬ pg. 14
p •Exposure Button [EXPOSURE] ........... ੬ pg. 55
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +] ..... ੬ pg. 22
q •Backlight Compensation Button
B Tally Lamp......................................੬ pg. 19, 47
Other Parts
Y LCD Monitor..................................੬ pg. 13, 20
a Battery Pack Mount..............................੬ pg. 10
b Speaker ................................................੬ pg. 22
c Grip Belt/Strap Eyelet.............................੬ pg. 7
d Viewfinder............................................੬ pg. 12
e Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................੬ pg. 91
f Cassette Holder Cover..........................੬ pg. 16
g Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
h Stereo Microphone...............................੬ pg. 70
i Info-Shoe
Attach the optional video light/flash/zoom
microphone. Make sure to turn off the power of
the camcorder and the video light/flash/zoom
microphone before attaching and removing
them.
j Lens
k Lens Cover............................................੬ pg. 19
l Grip Belt Eyelet ......................................੬ pg. 7
m Remote Sensor .....................................੬ pg. 66
n Tripod Mounting Socket .......................੬ pg. 13
o Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............੬ pg. 17
[BACKLIGHT] .................................... ੬ pg. 56
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL. –] ..... ੬ pg. 22
r Diopter Adjustment Control................ ੬ pg. 12
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]
(i.Link*).................................... ੬ pg. 63, 64, 78
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
T USB
(Universal Serial Bus) Connector......... ੬ pg. 78
U S/AV connector ....................... ੬ pg. 24, 62, 74
V Headphone Connector [ ] ................ ੬ pg. 70
No sound is output from the speaker when
headphones are connected to this connector.
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INDEX Indications
Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only
1 2
3
45 6
7
LP1 00 min
REC
8
9
0
Anim.
q
SOUND 12B IT
15:55
e
w
a Navigation Indicator
(੬ pg. 58)
(Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”)
b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
(੬ pg. 39, 40)
c Selected Wide Mode Indicator
d Tape Running Indicator
(੬ pg. 46)
(੬ pg. 19)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
e Thumbnail storing indicator
(੬ pg. 58)
(Appears while the captured image is being
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card)
f Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)
g Tape Remaining Time
h •REC: (Appears during recording)
(੬ pg. 43)
(੬ pg. 19)
(੬ pg. 19)
•PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode)
(੬ pg. 19)
i Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode
(੬ pg. 72)
j 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording
mode or Animation recording mode. (੬ pg. 45)
k Wind Cut Indicator
l Sound Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 46)
(੬ pg. 43)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on
the camcorder)
m Time Code
(੬ pg. 48, 51)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only
1
4 5
2
3
1024
15
:15
00
6
a Image Size: 1280 (1280 x 960), 1024
(1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480)
b Shooting Icon
(੬ pg. 49)
(੬ pg. 27)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
c Card Icon
(੬ pg. 27)
(Appears during shooting and blinks when a
memory card is not loaded: (SD Memory
Card) or (MultiMediaCard).)
d Picture Quality: F (FINE) and S (STANDARD) (in
order of quality)
e •Remaining Number Of Shot
(੬ pg. 49)
(੬ pg. 27)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of
shots that can be stored. The number increases
or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/
Image Size, etc.)
•Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip
Recording
f E-Mail Clip Recording Time
(੬ pg. 60)
(੬ pg. 60)
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INDEX Indications (cont.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
9
g
q
0
1
40
x
W
T
O
w
2
3
4
3
3
5
7
6
e
r
EXPLOSION
NOV 10 ' 02
10 : 00 AM
8
y
t
a Operation Mode
(੬ pg. 14)
b •
: Night-Alive Indicator
(੬ pg. 41)
(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)
•
: Gain Up Mode
(੬ pg. 44)
(Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”
and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)
c Flash indicator
(Appears when the optional flash attached to the
info-shoe is ready.)
d White Balance Indicator
(੬ pg. 56)
e • : Backlight Compensation Indicator
(੬ pg. 56)
• : Exposure Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 55)
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects
Indicator
g Iris Lock Indicator
h Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”)
i Approximate Zoom Ratio
(Appears during zooming.)
j Zoom Indicator
(੬ pg. 41, 42)
(੬ pg. 55)
(੬ pg. 45)
(੬ pg. 20)
(੬ pg. 20)
(Appears during zooming.)
(The level indicator g moves.)
k Self-Timer Recording Indicator
(੬ pg. 53)
l O: (Appears when taking Snapshot)
(੬ pg. 52)
EXPLOSION: Selected Digital Sound Effect
(੬ pg. 57)
m •
•BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
monitor/Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 13)
(The level indicator g moves.)
n Battery Indicator
(੬ pg. 100)
o Date/Time
(੬ pg. 15)
p Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ pg. 54)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
a Sound Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 50)
(੬ pg. 23)
(੬ pg. 58)
b Blank Search Indicator
c Thumbnail storing indicator
(Appears while the captured image is being
1
2
3 4 5
6
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory card)
d Tape Speed
e •U : Playback
(੬ pg. 43)
12B I T / SOUND
L
1
SP
•
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
: Rewind/Shuttle Search
•3
•9 : Pause
MIC
•9 U : Forward Slow-Motion
•Y 9 : Reverse Slow-Motion
•D : Audio Dubbing
•9D : Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
BLANK SEARCH
VOLUME
f Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 70, 71)
g Date/Time (੬ pg. 48, 51)
h •VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or
NOV 10 ' 02
10 : 00 AM
20 : 21 : 25
headphone)
(The level indicator g moves.)
•BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
(੬ pg. 22)
g
7
9
8
monitor/Viewfinder)
(The level indicator g moves.)
i Time Code
(੬ pg. 13)
(੬ pg. 48, 51)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback
a Operation Mode Indicator
(੬ pg. 31)
b Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder)
(੬ pg. 13)
(The level indicator g moves.)
1
BR I GHT
g
2
100
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INDEX Indications (cont.)
Warning Indications
Indications
Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded.
(੬ pg. 16)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is
set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
(੬ pg. 14)
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION TAB
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
cleaning cassette.
(੬ pg. 91)
CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
CONDENSATION
OPERATION PAUSED
PLEASE WAIT
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
TAPE!
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
(੬ pg. 81)
DIFFERENT
FORMATTED TAPE
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(੬ pg. 15)
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the
previously set date/time is erased.
(੬ pg. 15)
LENS COVER
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cover is not slid down.
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (੬ pg. 70)
A. DUB ERROR!
A. DUB ERROR!
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
<CANNOT DUB ON A
(੬ pg. 70)
LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.
<CANNOT DUB ON A
(੬ pg. 70)
16BIT RECORDING> ● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
<CHECK TAPE’S
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 70)
ERASE PROTECTION ● Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a
TAB>
<MEMORY CARD>
memory card is not loaded.
(੬ pg. 71)
INSERT ERROR!
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
(੬ pg. 72)
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Indications
Function
INSERT ERROR!
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
<CANNOT EDIT ON A
(੬ pg. 72)
LP RECORDED TAPE> ● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
<CHECK TAPE’S
ERASE PROTECTION
TAB>
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 72)
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder
is being used as a recorder.
● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card
(as digital stills or video clips):
– when no memory card is loaded.
– when the memory card’s memory is full.
COPYING FAILED
– when the memory card is not formatted.
– when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.
(੬ pg. 61, 65)
MEMORY CARD!
or PLEASE INSERT
CARD
Appears if there are no sound files stored on the memory card loaded when you
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card.
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is
PLEASE FORMAT
NO SOUND FILES
NO IMAGE STORED
corrupt, or it has not been initialized. initialize the memory card.
(੬ pg. 36)
Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when you attempt
to use digital sound effects.
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt
memory card playback.
NO E-MAIL CLIP
STORED
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you
attempt memory card playback.
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card.
Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures
until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is
corrupted.
CARD ERROR!
● Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected.\
● Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file
with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
UNSUPPORTED
FILES
● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write
protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.
● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-
protected SD Memory Card loaded.
CHECK CARD’S
WRITE PROTECTION
SWITCH
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has
occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes
for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If
the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E01, E02 or E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
E03 or E04
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE EJECT AND
REINSERT TAPE
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TERMS
A
G
AC Adapter ...................................................10, 11
Animation ...........................................................45
Audio Dubbing ...................................................70
Auto Focus ..........................................................54
Auto Playback Of Images ....................................28
Auto Shut Off ................................................19, 27
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ............................................44
Grip Adjustment ................................................. 12
I
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ....................................49
Index Playback Of Files ......................................30
Indications on the LCD Monitor/
B
Viewfinder .................................................. 96 – 99
Indicators .................................................... 40 – 51
Initializing A Memory Card .................................36
Insert Editing .......................................................72
Interface Shooting ............................................... 20
Iris ...................................................................... 55
Iris Lock ..............................................................55
Backlight Compensation ......................................56
Battery Pack ............................................10, 11, 88
Beep (BEEP) .........................................................47
Blank Search .......................................................23
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ................13
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery .....15
C
J
Changing The Menu Settings ...............................38
Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................50
Charging The Battery Pack ..................................10
Cleaning The Camcorder .....................................91
Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ.) .........................15
Connections
Journalistic Shooting ...........................................20
L
Loading A Cassette .............................................. 16
Loading A Memory Card .....................................17
M
Charging .......................................................10
Dubbing ...............................................62 – 65
Random Assemble Editing .....................73 – 77
To A PC ........................................................78
To A TV Or VCR ...........................................24
WebCam ......................................................79
Manual Focus ..................................................... 54
Memory Card ................................................17, 89
Menu Screen
CAMERA ................................................43, 44
D.S.C. Playback .................................... 31 – 36
DISPLAY .................................................48, 51
DSC ..............................................................49
MANUAL ...............................................45, 46
SYSTEM ............................................47, 48, 51
VIDEO ..........................................................50
Motor Drive Mode .............................................. 52
MultiMediaCard ............................................17, 89
D
Date/Time
Display ...................................................48, 51
Settings .........................................................15
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) .....27, 28
Deleting Files ......................................................33
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .............8, 47
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..........................45
Digital Sound Effects ...............................29, 57, 71
Display setting (ON SCREEN) ..............................48
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) .....34, 35
Dubbing ......................................................62 – 65
Dubbing from tape to memory card
N
Navigation (NAVIGATION) .................... 47, 58, 59
(
COPY) .........................................50, 65
E
E-Mail Clip Recording (E-CLIP REC) .........48, 60, 61
Erase Protection .............................................16, 17
Exposure Control .................................................55
F
Fade-In/Out ...................................................39, 40
Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................22
Frame-By-Frame Playback ...................................68
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P
U
Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................49
Playback sound
Unloading A Cassette ..........................................16
Unloading A Memory Card .................................17
(SOUND MODE, 12BIT MODE) .........................50
Playback Special Effects ......................................69
Playback Zoom ...................................................68
Power Switch Position .........................................14
Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)
Classic Film (CLASSIC FILM) .........................42
Monotone (MONOTONE) ............................42
Night-Scope (NIGHTSCOPE) ........................41
Sepia (SEPIA) .................................................42
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................41
Snow (SNOW) ..............................................41
Sports (SPORTS) ............................................41
Spotlight (SPOTLIGHT) .................................41
Strobe (STROBE) ...........................................42
Twilight (TWILIGHT) ....................................42
Protecting Files ..............................................31, 32
Provided Accessories .............................................5
V
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .......................14
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................12
W
WebCam ............................................................79
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .......................42, 56
Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)
Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................46
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) .....................................46
Wide (S.WIDE) ............................................. 46
Wind Cut (WIND CUT) .......................................46
Wipe In/Out ..................................................39, 40
Z
Zooming (ZOOM) .........................................20, 43
5-Second Recording (5S) .....................................45
R
Random Assemble Editing ...........................73 – 77
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............49
Recording Mode (REC MODE) ......................43, 50
Recording Time
SD Memory Card ..........................................60
Tape .............................................................16
Record-Standby ...................................................19
Remaining Power Level .....................................100
Remote Control ...................................................66
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................48
Rewind The Tape ................................................22
S
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ...........................51
SD Memory Card ....................................17, 60, 89
Self-Timer (SELF TIMER) ................................45, 53
Set Remote/VCR Code .........................................73
Shuttle Search .....................................................22
Slow-Motion Playback ........................................68
Snapshot .......................................................27, 52
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................44
Sound input (SOUND IN) ........................48, 70, 71
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ......................43, 50
Speaker Volume ..................................................22
Specifications ................................................92, 93
Still Playback .......................................................22
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) .........................77
T
Tally Lamp (TALLY) .......................................19, 47
Telephoto setting (TELE MACRO) ........................46
Time Code (TIME CODE) ........................21, 48, 51
Tripod Mounting .................................................13
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