JVC GR SXM77EA User Manual

ENGLISH

CO N TEN TS

COMPACT

VHS CAMCORDER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 – 3

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AUTOMATIC

DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

7 – 1 6

GR-SXM770A

GR-SXM77EA

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

1 7 – 2 6

VIDEO RECORDING............ 18 – 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK.............. 22 – 26

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

2 7 – 3 4

D.S.C. RECORDING ............ 28 – 29

D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............. 30 – 34

ADVANCED

FEATURES

3 5 – 5 7

5 8 – 7 1

REFERENCES

TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 59 – 61

DETAILS ........................... 62 – 63

INDEX ............................. 64 – 67

CAUTIONS ........................ 68 – 70

SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 71

VHS

PAL

625

INS TRUCTIONS

LYT0675-001B

EN3

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main

unit.

●The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its bottom.

CAUTIONS:

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for

playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder

playback are possible anywhere.

Ⅲ Use the JVC BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to

the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord.

(An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in

different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all

sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing

the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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.)

ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON-

REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE

RECYCLED.

AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE,

IN AUSTRALIA, RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (Australasia) B.V. 5-7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia

Attn : Service Dept.

Phone : (02)750 3777

IN NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO:

Hagemeyer (NZ) Limited P.O. Box 100589 Auckland 1000

Phone : (09)415 8758

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Adapter

AP-V10A or AP-V10EA

•Power Cord

•Cassette Adapter

C-P7U

•Battery Pack

BN-V11U

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V716U

•Shoulder Strap

•Lens Cap

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for Remote Control Unit)

•AA (R6) Battery

(for Cassette Adapter)

•Core Filter x 5

(for provided A/V Cable,

S-Video Cable, AC Adapter

and PC Connection Cable)

•CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains the

following 4 software programmes:

• Picture Navigator

Presto!

(for Windows^®PC)

• Mr. Photo

• PhotoAlbum

• ImageFolio

•PC Connection Cable

•S-Video Cable

•A/V (Audio/Video) Cable

•Editing Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug cable)

EN5

How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the provided Core Filters to the provided A/V Cable, S-Video Cable, AC Adapter and PC Connection

Cable. The Core Filter reduces interference.

Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core

Filter.

5 cm

Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving

approx. 5 cm of cable between the cable plug

and the Core Filter. Wind the cable around the

outside of the Core Filter as shown in the

illustration.

Stopper

•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the cable.

Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut.

Connect the end of the cable with the Core

Filter to the camcorder.

With the provided AC Adapter, attach Core Filters to both ends of the cable as shown below.

5 cm

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when ”DEMO MODE” is set to ”ON”

(factory-preset).

Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to ” ” or ” ” and the VIDEO

DEMO MODE

mode is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit).

OFF

Ⅲ Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for

more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains ”ON” even if the camcorder power is turned

off.

EX I T

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power Switch to “ ” and

press MENU while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to the

Setting Menu

demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to go through the main

Menu Screen). Rotate MENU to select “OFF” and press it.

NOTE:

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the

camcorder, demonstration is not available.

GETTING STARTED

EN7

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power.................................................. 8 – 9

Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10

Tripod Mounting.......................................... 10

Date/Time Settings...................................... 11

Recording Format Setting ........................12 – 13

Recording Mode Setting ................................. 14

Tape Length Setting ...................................... 14

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 15

Picture Mode Setting .................................... 16

GETTING STARTED

Hook on.

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you

choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Push in.

Make sure the battery pack is attached to the

camcorder. Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and

push the battery in until it locks in place 2.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,

a malfunction may occur.

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

REFRESH Button

Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC

Adapter to the camcorder 3, then connect the Power

Cord to the AC Adapter 4.

REFRESH Lamp

CHARGE Lamp

Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 5.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate charging has started.

Battery pack

When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the

AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the

camcorder.

Power Switch

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

To AC outlet

To DC IN

connector

NOTES:

● During charging or discharging, the camcorder cannot

be operated.

AC Adapter

● Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong

type of battery is used.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after

a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.

In this case, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, then try charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short

even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn

out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new

one.

● Using the optional AA-V15 AC Power Adapter/Charger,

you can charge the BN-V11U/V12U/V20U/V400U

battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot

be used as an AC adapter.

Battery pack

BN-V11U

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 2 hrs. 20 min.

approx. 4 hrs. 30 min.

BN-V12U (optional)

BN-V20U (optional)

BN-V400U (optional)

REFRESH:

Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery’s capacity. Perform the procedure

below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”.

2. Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds. The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to

indicate discharging has started.

3. When discharging is finished, charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks.

When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time, be sure to fully discharge it before storing

because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance.

For other notes, ੬ pg. 62

EN9

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTENTION:

Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”

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.

(੬ pg. 8).

Approximate recording time (unit: min.)

Battery pack

Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on

BN-V11U

(45)

(40)

BN-V12U

(optional)

Charge marker

(45)

(40)

A charge marker is provided on

the battery pack to help you

remember whether it has b een

charged or not. Two colours are

provided (red and black)—you

choose which one means

charged and which means

discharged.

BN-V20U

(optional)

130

(75)

110

(65)

BN-V400U

(optional)

305

(185)

265

(170)

(

) : when the video light is on

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage

selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

●For other notes, ੬ pg. 62.

To AC outlet

To DC IN

connector

AC Adapter

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom

Lever

Separate the Velcro strip.

Recording

Start/Stop

Button

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power

Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Viewfinder Adjustment

180°

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability.

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Set to “ ” or

”.

“

Shoulder Strap Attachment

PAUSE

Following the illustration, thread the strap through the

eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the

buckle 2. Repeat the procedure to attach the other

end of the strap to the other eyelet 3, making sure

the strap is not twisted.

Adjust as shown in the illustration 4.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud

hole. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend

its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder. To

prevent damage to the unit caused by falling

over, do not use a small-sized tripod.

EN11

Date/Time Settings

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp

comes on.

VIDEO Lamp

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate MENU to

select “ NEXT” and press it to display the next page.

MENU Wheel

Rotate MENU to select “DATE/TIME” and press it.

The DATE/TIME Menu appears.

To set “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY” or “TIME” (hour/

minute), rotate MENU to select the desired item, and

press it. When the setting begins blinking, rotate

MENU until the correct setting appears and then

press it. The setting stops blinking.

Power Switch

Display

When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,

“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate MENU to select “EXIT”,

and press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “ RETURN”.

CAMERA MENU

Menu Screen

ᮣ

TO SYSTEM MENU

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

M. W. B.

Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.

SYSTEM MENU

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

NOTE:

To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display and

on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert” (੬ pg. 47).

SYSTEM MENU

TO CAMERA MENU

ᮣ

REC T I ME

OFF

I NT. T I ME

TELE MACRO

T I TLE LANG.

DATE / T I ME

JL I P I D NO.

DEMO MODE

OFF

For other notes, ੬ pg. 62

OFF

ENGL I SH

OFF

ᮣ

RETURN

DATE / T I ME

DATE/TIME Menu

YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2001

T I ME

20 20

24-hour

indication

EX I T

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Format Setting

Set the recording format according to the format of the

tape used or type of recording you wish to perform.

NOTE:

VIDEO Lamp

S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording

mode is set to “LP”.

Before performing the following steps, make sure that the

recording mode is set to “SP” (੬ pg. 14).

MENU Wheel

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp

comes on.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

If a VHS cassette is loaded . . .

.... rotate MENU to select “S-VHS ET”, then press it.

The S-VHS ET Setting Menu appears.

Power Switch

Display: when a VHS cassette is loaded.

If an S-VHS cassette is loaded . . .

.... rotate MENU to “S-VHS”, then press it.

The S-VHS Setting Menu appears.

SYSTEM MENU

Menu Screen

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

OFF

–

VHS ET

Rotate MENU to set to either of the parameters, then

press it. The Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “ RETURN”.

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

FULL

F I NE

FULL

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

When an S-VHS

cassette is

loaded: S-VHS

In the S-VHS ET Setting Menu,

ᮣ

RETURN

ON : Records with S-VHS picture quality on a VHS

cassette (factory-preset). This is called Super

VHS ET (Expansion Technology).

–

VHS ET

OFF: Records in VHS.

Setting Menu

OFF

In the S-VHS Setting Menu,

ON : Records in S-VHS on an S-VHS cassette

(factory-preset).

OFF: Records in VHS on an S-VHS cassette.

EX I T

Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.

•When the S-VHS ET mode is engaged, “S-ET” is

displayed.

•During S-VHS record mode, “S“ is displayed.

•When S-VHS ET or S-VHS recording starts,

“S-VHS REC” is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

SYSTEM MENU

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

OFF

–

VHS ET

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

NOTE:

FULL

F I NE

FULL

If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the

Menu Screen.

ᮣ

RETURN

Normal Screen

EN13

NOTES about S-VHS and S-VHS ET

Ⅲ JVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are recommended for superior results.

Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes, as it

enables higher-quality recording and playback.

— It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from

regular VHS recordings.

Ⅲ With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is

recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.

Ⅲ If the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording, the playback picture will be

blurred at the switching point.

Ⅲ It is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on

a Super VHS VCR.

— Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs, including some JVC VCRs.

Ⅲ Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS VCR.

Ⅲ S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

Ⅲ To avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.

Ⅲ If the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a cleaning cassette.

Compatibility Between S-VHS And VHS

Recording

Playback

Blank tape

Camcorder

Recorded tape

Cassette adapter

S-VHS VCR

S-VHS-C

cassette

S-VHS

recordings

•The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected

when playback begins.

S-VHS ET

recordings

Regular VHS VCR

VHS-C

cassette

VHS

recordings

•S-VHS recorded tapes cannot be

viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp

VIDEO Lamp

comes on.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

Rotate MENU to select “REC MODE” and press it.

The REC MODE Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP”

by rotating MENU and press it. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.

Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.

Display

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

twice the recording time.

REC MODE

REC MODE Menu

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● S-VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording

mode is set to “LP” (੬ pg. 12, 42).

EX I T

Recording mode

indicator

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape

used.

Display

Perform steps 1 through 3 above.

TAPE LENGTH

Rotate MENU to select “TAPE LENGTH”, then press

it. The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears.

Rotate MENU to select the correct tape length setting.

•T30=30 minutes

EX I T

•T45=45 minutes

•T50=50 minutes

•T60=60 minutes

Tape length

indicator

Press MENU. The Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “ RETURN”. Press MENU to close

the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 18) is correct only if the

correct tape length has been selected.

EN15

EJECT Switch

Cassette holder

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Open the LCD monitor fully.

Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens. Do not

use force to open.

Insert or remove a cassette. When inserting, make

sure the label is facing outward.

Press the Close button to close the cassette holder

until it locks into place.

Close Button

Close the LCD monitor.

NOTES:

● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still

open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.

● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power

supply is attached.

Turn to take

up slack.

● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the

cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the

cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the

slack.

Erase Protection tab

Gear

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that

allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes

have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover

the hole with adhesive tape.

● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the

camcorder is in the record mode.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Picture Mode Setting

The Picture mode can be selected to best match your

needs. Two Picture modes are available: FINE and

STANDARD (in order of quality).

VIDEO Lamp

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp

comes on.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

Rotate MENU to select “PICTURE” and press it. The

PICTURE Menu appears. Select “FINE” or

“STANDARD” by rotating MENU and press it.

Selection is complete.

Power Switch

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

Display

“

RETURN”. Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.

SYSTEM MENU

Menu Screen

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

OFF

Picture Quality

Mode

Approximate Number of

Storable Images

–

VHS

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

FULL

F I NE

FULL

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

FINE

ᮣ

RETURN

STANDARD

NOTES:

P I CTURE

PICTURE Menu

● The number of storable images depends on the selected

Picture mode as well as the composition of the subjects

in the images.

F I NE

STANDARD

● The numbers listed above are applicable when the

camcorder’s memory is empty (when there are no

sample images stored).

EX I T

SYSTEM MENU

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

OFF

–

VHS

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

P I CTURE

FULL

F I NE

FULL

SNAPSHOT

ᮣ

RETURN

Normal Screen

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

EN17

VIDEO RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 18 – 21

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder ........ 18

Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor ....... 18

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment .............. 18

Power Switch Position ............................. 18

Journalistic Shooting ................................ 19

Self-Recording ....................................... 19

Zooming ............................................. 20

Picture Stabiliser .................................... 20

Quick Review (for scenes recorded onto a tape) . 21

Retake ............................................... 21

Video Light .......................................... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ......................... 22 – 26

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment .............. 22

Speaker Volume Control ............................ 22

Still Playback ........................................ 22

Shuttle Search ....................................... 22

Tracking .............................................. 23

TBC (Time Base Corrector) ......................... 23

Counter Memory Function .......................... 23

Playback Special Effects ............................ 23

Basic Connections ............................24 – 25

Tape Dubbing ........................................ 25

Using The Cassette Adapter ........................ 26

VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:

REFRESH Button

Makes the DSC lamp go out.

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 15)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 14)

● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 14)

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the

Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit,

press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“VIDEO”. The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is

displayed in the viewfinder.

During shooting

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “

” appears

Tape remaining

time indicator

(Approximate)

25M I N

in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

MIN

(Now calculating)

60MIN

59MIN

0MIN

(Blinking)

1MIN

(Blinking)

2MIN

(Blinking)

3MIN

Shooting While Watching The

LCD Monitor

BRIGHT Wheel

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the

tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power

Switch to “ ” or “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit, press

REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO”.

The VIDEOLamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the

LCD monitor.

90°

180°

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best

viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

“

” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is

–

– – – – – – –6– – –

BR I GHT

in progress.

NOTE:

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.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor

.... rotate BRIGHT until the bright level

indicator on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

Power Switch Position

: Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.

: Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.

OFF : Switches off the camcorder.

: Allows you to play back your recordings.

EN19

NOTES:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the

camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and then back to “ ” or “ ” to

turn the camcorder on again.

● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during

recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 21) to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any

of it.

● To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, ੬ pg. 40, 42.

Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

SELF-RECORDING

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in

the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the

most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90°

downward, 180° upward).

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own

image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor

and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then

point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

For other notes, ੬ pg. 63

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Zooming: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an

instantaneous change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered

by optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.

Zoom In

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker

the zoom action.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

● 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. 45), then

zoom in or out in Record mode.

● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.

Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the

zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is

through digital processing.

RETAKE (2/3) Button

LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON

Switch

● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may

suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM” to

“OFF” in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 41).

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 39) is activated.

Power Zoom Lever

P. STABILIZER

Button

Picture Stabiliser: To compensate for unstable

images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high

magnification.

1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ” appears.

2) To switch off the Picture Stabiliser, press

P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake

is excessive, or under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal

stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

Display

Zoom indicator

bar

Zoom level

indicator

Approximate

zoom ratio

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

● Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with

the camcorder on a tripod.

Picture Stabiliser indicator

● The “

” indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser

cannot be used.

● This function cannot be activated during the “Night-

Scope” (੬ pg. 36), “CLASSIC FILM”, “STROBE” and

“VIDEO ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 39).

EN21

Video Light: To brighten the scene when

Quick Review (for scenes

natural lighting is too dim.

recorded onto a tape): ^{To check the end}

1) Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on

the subject.

of the last recording.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

2) Press

and release quickly.

Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and played

back automatically, then pauses in Record–

Standby mode for the next shot.

● Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This

is normal.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

● The video light can only be used with the

camcorder’s power on.

● It is recommended to set the white balance

Retake: To re-record certain segments.

(੬ pg. 46) to

when you use the video light.

1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby

mode.

● When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

● Even if the battery indicator (

2) Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start

) does not blink

point for new recording. Pressing

tape and pressing reverses it.

forwards the

if the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder

may turn off automatically when you turn on the

video light, or when you start recording with the

video light turned on.

3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

● Noise bars appear and pictures may become

monochrome or darken during Retake. This is

normal.

● When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. In this case,

manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter”

mode (੬ pg. 38) is engaged, the light is likely

to stay on.

•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 38) is

engaged, the light will not activate.

DANGER

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely hot.

Do not touch it either while in operation or

soon after turning it off, otherwise serious

injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying

case immediately after using the video light,

since it remains extremely hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of about 30

cm between the video light and people or

objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

REFRESH Button

Makes the DSC lamp go out.

Load a tape (੬ pg. 15).

Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is

lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“VIDEO”.

To start playback, press ⁴/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

Stop (5) Button

•Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

Rewind (2) Button

NOTES:

Play/Pause (⁴/6) Button

● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about

5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power

Fast-Forward (³) Button

Switch to “OFF”, then to “

”.

● When the Power Switch is set to “

” and the LCD

BRIGHT Wheel

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save power.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder

(with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD monitor or on

a connected TV (੬ pg. 24, 25).

Power Zoom

Lever (VOL.)

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen

may become black. This is not a malfunction.

Speaker

Set to “

”.

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment: Rotate BRIGHT towards “+” to brighten, or towards “–”

to darken.

● The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/Time Display when you play back images recorded in

Wide Mode (੬ pg. 41).

Speaker Volume Control: Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to turn up the volume,

or towards “–” to turn down the volume.

● The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/Time Display when you play back images

recorded in Wide Mode (੬ pg. 41).

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.

● Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback.

● If TBC (੬ pg. 23) is engaged, noise bars will not appear. This mode is called Fine Still.

Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press

for forward or

for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

● During playback, press and hold or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you

release it, normal playback resumes.

● Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This is normal.

EN23

Tracking: Eliminates noise bars that appear on-screen

REFRESH Button

Makes the DSC lamp go out.

during playback. Factory-preset is Auto Tracking.

To activate Manual Tracking:

1) Press TRACKING for approx. 2 seconds. “MT” appears.

2) Rotate TRACKING so that the noise bars disappear.

COUNTER R/M Button

● To return to Auto Tracking, press TRACKING for approx.

2 seconds or set the Power Switch to “OFF” and then

”

” again. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking finishes,

the indication disappears.

● When noise bars appear during playback, the

camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is

displayed.

Stop (5) Button

Rewind (²) Button

● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on

other VCRs or camcorders.

Play/Pause (⁴/6) Button

Fast-Forward (³) Button

TBC (Time Base Corrector): Removes jitter from

fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even

with old tapes. Factory-preset: TBC is engaged.

To activate/release the TBC mode, press TBC during

playback for more than 1 second. When the TBC mode is

activated, “TBC” is displayed.

TRACKING

Wheel

TBC Button

Counter Memory Function: Makes it easier to

locate a specific tape segment.

1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than 1 second.

The counter resets to “0:00:00”.

2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second.

“M” appears.

3) After recording or playback, press 5, then 2. The tape

automatically stops at or close to 0:00:00.

4) Press 4/6 to start playback.

Set to “

”.

● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward and

Rewind modes.

● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press

COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”

disappears.

Playback Special Effects (CLASSIC FILM,

MONOTONE, SEPIA, STROBE and VIDEO

ECHO, ੬ pg. 39): Allows you to add creative

effects to the playback image.

1) Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking.

2) Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s

name and indication appear. They are displayed for

approx. 2 seconds, then the name disappears so that

only the indication remains. The mode is activated.

3) To cancel the effect, select “OFF” in step 2.

● Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle

search.

● The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still

playback.

For other notes, ੬ pg. 63

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Basic Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors

Use the provided A/V cable and S-Video cable.

To TV or VCR

To S-Video

Output

S-Video cable

(provided)

To S-Video Input

White to

Audio Input

White to

Audio Output

A/V cable

(provided)

VCR

Yellow: not

connected

Yellow: not

connected

Connector cover*

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

Use the provided A/V cable.

To TV or VCR

White to Audio

Input

White to

Audio Output

A/V cable

(provided)

VCR

Yellow to Video

Input

Yellow to

Video Output

Connector cover*

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

EN25

Basic Connections

Tape Dubbing

Make sure all units are turned off.

Following the illustration on pg. 24, connect the

camcorder and the VCR.

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “

turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the

”,

shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 24).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the

VCR.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

modes.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a

spot just before the edit-in point. Once it is

reached, press 4/6 on the camcorder.

Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the

TV to its VIDEO mode.

Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the

VCR’s Record mode.

NOTES:

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4/6 on the camcorder.

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 9).

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,

then stop the VCR and camcorder when

finished.

● If your VCR has an S-Video input connector,

connect the camcorder and the VCR using the

provided S-Video cable. This can improve the

dubbed picture quality.

NOTE:

If you wish to dub still images recorded with the DSC

Lamp lit, play back the still images (੬ pg. 30, 31),

and instead of doing the above steps 4 through 6,

engage the VCR’s Record mode and record them

onto a tape.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then

set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Using The Cassette Adapter

Use this to play back an S-VHS-C/VHS-C video cassette

recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully

compatible with any S-VHS/VHS video cassette recorder.

The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically

performs tape loading and unloading.

Slide the battery cover up to remove it, install one

“AA (R6)” size battery as shown, then reattach the

cover.

Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment

door, then insert the cassette and close the compart-

ment door.

VCR

Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the

tape back as you would any other.

Compartment door

Slide the latch and the compartment door opens

automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do

not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert

your finger in the hole on the underside of the

adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push

up and remove the cassette.

NOTES:

●During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the

reels for safety and tape protection.

●Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode cannot be

played back on a regular VHS VCR. Playback is possible

with a VCR equipped with the S-VHS function.

●During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,

etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear

on the screen.

Sliding latch

Compact video cassette

●To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the

adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with

adhesive tape.

Reels

Recording safety hole

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

EN27

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

D.S.C. RECORDING ....................... 28 – 29

Quick Review

(for still images stored in the built-in memory) .... 29

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ......................... 30 – 34

Normal Playback .................................... 30

Slide Show ........................................... 30

INDEX Screen ........................................ 31

Index Playback ...................................... 31

Protecting Images ................................... 32

Deleting Images ..................................... 33

Connection To A Windows^®PC .................... 34

D.S.C. RECORDING

When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the

tape, but it is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory in

the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be

transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint

Software programme (੬ pg. 34).

REFRESH Button

Makes the DSC lamp come on.

MODE SELECTION

Stop (5) Button

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set

the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp comes

on. If the DSC Lamp is not lit, press REFRESH for

approx. 1 second to select “DSC”. An image appears.

Rewind (2) Button

Play/Pause (⁴/6) Button

To select the Picture Mode, perform steps 2 through 4

SNAPSHOT Button

of “Picture Mode Setting” on pg. 16.

Wheel

Rotate MENU to select “SNAPSHOT”, and press it.

The SNAPSHOT Menu appears.

Rotate MENU to select the appropriate mode among

the 4 Snapshot modes (੬ pg. 29), and press it.

Selection is complete.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“RETURN”. Press MENU again to close the Menu

Screen.

During shooting

STILL IMAGE STORAGE

Power Switch

Display

Press SNAPSHOT.

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

“

”), Snapshot recording takes place using the

P I CTURE

F I NE

FULL

selected Snapshot mode.

•The remaining number of shots available is

displayed.

SNAPSHOT

ᮣ

RETURN

To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .

SNAPSHOT

SNAPSHOT Menu

When the remaining number indicator displays “0”

(blinking), it is not possible to continue storing pictures

until you delete some shots to make room for new ones.

Perform “DELETE” function in the Menu Screen to remove

pictures you do not need (੬ pg. 33).

FULL

–

P I N UP

–

MULT I

–

EX I T

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

F I NE

–

P I N UP

ᮣ

RETURN

Normal Screen

Snapshot mode

indicator

P (PIN-UP)

M4 (MULTI-4)

M9 (MULTI-9)

No indication (FULL)

EN29

N O TES:

DSC

F I NE 15

Remaining number

of shots

● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in

memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first

remove the “Protect” function (੬ pg. 32), then perform

the “Delete” function (੬ pg. 33).

60 59

(Blinking)

● If a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the

WIDE mode (੬ pg. 41), the Snapshot image is

recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of

the screen.

Pictrue mode display

D.S.C. mode indicator

● When you shoot in a dark environment, the still image

will become coarse and its true colours will be lost.

● Depending on the still images you shot, whitish lines

may appear towards the top of the screen when you play

them back.

FULL*

(Snapshot mode with

no frame)

● During the D.S.C. recording, the Zooming (੬ pg. 20),

Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 20) and Video Light

(੬ pg. 21) functions can be operated.

● Still images are taken in a format based on JPEG (Joint

Photographic Experts Group).

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors under direct

sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, close the LCD monitor and use the viewfinder

instead.

PIN-UP*

(Pin-Up mode)

● To store the still images you shot, we recommend that

you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk

(੬ pg. 34), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the

camcorder and record them onto a tape.

● Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory

can be transferred to a Windows^®PC and saved using

the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator

(੬ pg. 34).

MULTI-4 **

(Multi-Analyser 4)

* There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout

together with the image.

** Continuous camera shutter-type blackout takes place 4

or 9 times with the image, like serial photography, then

the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed.

MULTI-9**

(Multi-Analyser 9)

Q u ick Re vie w (fo r still im a g e s sto re d

in th e b u ilt-in m e m o ry ): To check the still

image most recently stored in the built-in memory.

1) Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. If the DSC Lamp

is not lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“DSC”.

2) Press

and release quickly.

● The still image is displayed for approx. 3 seconds. The

message “DELETE OK? PRESS PLAY BUTTON”

appears.

To remove the still image you have checked

(Instant Delete) . . .

Press 4/6 while the message “DELETE OK? PRESS PLAY

BUTTON” is displayed.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

REFRESH Button

Makes the DSC lamp come on.

Normal Playback

Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically

numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in

memory. You can view the still images stored in memory,

one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

Set the Power Switch to “

”. The VIDEO Lamp

comes on. If the DSC Lamp is not lit, press REFRESH

for approx. 1 second to select “DSC”. A still image

stored in memory is displayed.

Previous Page (2) Button

Next Page (³) Button

•When no still image is stored in memory, the screen

becomes blue.

Press

view.

to select the still image you want to

MENU (BRIGHT)

Wheel

•Each time

is pressed, the page goes back, while

is pressed, the page goes next.

each time

•If there are no stored images, “NO IMAGES

STORED” is displayed.

Power Switch

NOTES:

● When the Power Switch is set to “

” and the LCD

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the

LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save power.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder

(with the LCD monitor shut), on the LCD moitor or on a

connected TV (੬ pg. 24).

Display

To move

the page

● When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it

may jitter slightly.

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and retracted.

● To brighten the LCD monitor, rotate BRIGHT towards

“+”. To darken the LCD monitor, rotate it towards “–”.

● Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still

image with a low number, this will not overwrite the

existing picture because new pictures are automatically

stored after the still image most recently stored in

memory.

To move

the page

back

Slide Show

You can run through all the images stored in memory

automatically in numerical order.

Display

Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is

Menu Screen

I NDEX

SL I DE SHOW

PROTECT

not lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

DELETE

“DSC”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

ᮣ

RETURN

Rotate MENU to select “SLIDE SHOW” and press it.

The Slide Show starts.

To stop the Slide Show, press MENU twice.

EN31

Picture mode

Index number

INDEX Screen

The images you shot can be displayed together with their

index information. Convenient for checking images shot

beforehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture

mode as well as which images are protected against

accidental erasure.

Selected image

EXIT

INDEX

01: Index number

Index numbers are marked from 01. For example, when

10 images are stored (index number: 01 to 10), if three

images with index numbers 02, 04 and 06 are deleted

from memory, the remaining images are automatically

moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence.

Therefore, the number of remaining images is 7, and the

new index numbers range from 01 to 07.

: Picture mode

Protect icon

Displays the Picture mode of the stored image. There are 2

modes available: FINE and STANDARD (੬ pg. 16). A star

mark is displayed next to still images shot in the FINE

mode. There are no marks next to still images shot in the

STANDARD mode.

: Protect icon

When an image is protected against its accidental erasure,

a padlock mark appears next to the Picture mode

indicator, and that image cannot be deleted.

Selected Image

An image is framed like this when it is selected. Rotate

MENU to move the frame to the desired image.

Index Playback

You can view all still images stored in memory six at a

time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you

want to view and when checking the still images you shot

beforehand.

Display

Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is

EXIT

<INDEX>

INDEX Menu

not lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“DSC”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU to select “INDEX” and press it. The

INDEX Menu appears.

Playback Screen

Rotate MENU to select the desired still image, then

press it. The one you selected is displayed on the

whole screen, then the screen enters normal

playback.

•If the desired still image cannot be found, place the

highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press MENU twice to

exit the menu.

NOTE:

On the Index Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a still

image you shot in the FINE mode.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

REFRESH Button

Protecting Images

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of

images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the

Picture Mode indication, that image cannot be deleted.

Makes the DSC lamp

come on.

Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is

not lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“DSC”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate MENU to select “PROTECT” and press it. The

PROTECT Menu appears.

TO PROTECT AN IMAGE

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3

above.

Power Switch

Display

Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image

and press it. A “ ” padlock mark appears on the

selected image.

Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish

to delete by accident.

Menu Screen

I NDEX

SL I DE SHOW

PROTECT

DELETE

Rotate MENU upward to select “EXIT”, then press it

twice. The normal playback screen appears.

ᮣ

RETURN

NOTE:

EXIT

PROTECT

PROTECT Menu

When the memory is initialised or corrupted, even

protected images are deleted. If you do not want to lose

important images, transfer them to a PC and save them.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3

above.

Padlock mark

Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image

Normal playback

If Protection is

removed

and press it. The “ ” padlock mark located above

the image disappears and the image is no longer

protected.

EXIT

PROTECT

Repeat this procedure for all images from which you

wish to remove protection.

Rotate MENU upward to select “EXIT”, then press it

twice. The normal playback screen appears.

Normal playback

EN33

REFRESH Button

Deleting Images

Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time

or all at once.

Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is

Makes the DSC lamp

come on.

not lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“DSC”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

Rotate MENU to select “DELETE” and press it. The

DELETE Menu appears.

TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING

IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

Display

Rotate MENU to select “SELECT” and press it. The

DELETE

DELETE Menu

Delete Select Menu appears.

SELECT

ALL

Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image

that you wish to delete and press it. An “ ” appears

above the selected image.

Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to

delete.

In case of “ALL”

EX I T

Rotate MENU upward to select “NEXT” and press it.

The Delete Execute Menu appears.

^NEXT<DELETE>

Delete Select

Rotate MENU to select “ENTER” and press it. After

“ENTER” blinks, the selected images are deleted and

the Menu Screen reappears. Press MENU again to

close the Menu Screen.

•To cancel deletion, rotate MENU to select “CAN-

CEL” and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

In case of

“SELECT”

TO DELETE ALL IMAGES

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

DELETE

Delete Execute

Rotate MENU to select “ALL” and press it. The Delete

CANCEL

ENTER

Excute Menu appears.

Rotate MENU to select “ENTER” and press it. After

“ENTER” blinks, all the images are deleted and the

Menu Screen reappears. Press MENU again to close

the Menu Screen.

Menu Screen

•To cancel deletion, rotate MENU to select “CANCEL”

and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

NOTES:

CAUTION:

●Before deleting some still images stored in memory,

perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (੬ pg. 32) or

save them on a PC so that you do not lose them

accidentally (੬ pg. 34).

While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete

Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching

off the camcorder or removing the power

supply unit (battery pack or AC Adapter)

may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory

to become corrupt. Never remove the

power supply unit at this stage.

● Protected images (੬ pg. 32) cannot be deleted with the

above operation. To delete them, remove protection first.

●If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE

mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when “ALL” is

selected on the DELETE Menu, initialise the camcorder’s

memory (੬ pg. 61).

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connection To A Windows^®PC

Makes the DSC lamp come on.

Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can

be transferred to a Windows^®PC and saved using the

provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator. The

image data transferred to a Windows^®PC can also be

further processed using Mr. Photo Gold.

To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before

making any connection.

Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL connector to the

COM Port (RS-232C) on a Windows^®PC, using the

provided PC connection cable.

Set the Power Switch to “

”. The VIDEO Lamp

comes on. If the DSC Lamp is not lit, press REFRESH

for approx. 1 second to select “DSC”. A still image

stored in memory appears.

To DIGITAL

connector

•When transferring still images to a computer, be

sure that a still image is displayed on the screen.

Open the cover.

Launch the provided software on your Windows^®PC.

Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder’s

memory to the Windows^®PC. Refer to the software’s

instruction manual on the provided CD-ROM for

details.

PC connection

cable

(provided)

•During transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s

screen becomes blue and “

” is

displayed. After transferring is finished, the screen

displays the same still image as in step 2.

For Windows^®:

To COM Port

(RS-232C)

Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.

NOTES:

● Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform the

camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting (੬ pg. 16). The still images will be transferred from the personal

computer in the selected Picture Mode.

● When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder, make sure the number of

images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder’s remaining number of shots available.

● Use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to

the PC. If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder’s memory, delete them (੬ pg. 33).

● Windows^®are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

ADVANCED FEATURES

EN35

ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

Night Scope.................................................................. 36

Fade/Wipe Effects.......................................................... 37

Program AE With Special Effects .......................................... 38

Digital Effects ............................................................... 39

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment .............................40 – 42

Snapshot..................................................................... 43

Exposure Control............................................................ 44

Focusing ..................................................................... 45

White Balance Adjustment ................................................. 46

Manual White Balance Operation ......................................... 46

Date/Time Insert ........................................................... 47

Instant Titles ................................................................ 47

Animation.................................................................... 48

Time-Lapse .................................................................. 48

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...................... 49 – 57

Installing The Batteries ................................................ 50

Playback Zoom ......................................................... 51

Insert Editing (VIDEO) ................................................. 52

Insert Editing

(Insert A Still Image From The Built-In Memory Onto A Tape) ..... 53

Audio Dubbing .......................................................... 53

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ..........................54 – 57

ADVANCED FEATURES

REFRESH Button

NIGHT-SCOPE Button

Night-Scope

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they

would be under good natural lighting. Although the

recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing

due to the slow shutter speed.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. Press

DSC Lamp

REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the

DSC Lamp goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp comes

on).

Press NIGHT-SCOPE repeatedly until the desired

mode’s name and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The mode is activated.

To cancel the effect, press NIGHT-SCOPE repeatedly

until “OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx.

2 seconds.

Power Switch

A NIGHT AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted

(maximum 1/5 sec.).

1 NIGHT 10X*

The shutter speed is set to 1/5th of a second to provide 10

times the sensitivity.

2 NIGHT 50X* (GR-SXM770A only)

The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 50 times

the sensitivity.

2 NIGHT 25X* (GR-SXM77EA only)

The shutter speed is set to half of a second to provide 25

times the sensitivity.

*Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

NOTES:

● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings

cannot be activated:

•“Picture Stabiliser” (੬ pg. 20), “Program AE With

Special Effects” (੬ pg. 38) and “Digital Effects”

(੬ pg. 39).

•“GAIN” or “S.LX” in CAMERA MENU (੬ pg. 41).

● Night-Scope does not work when LIGHT OFF/AUTO/

ON is set to “AUTO” or “ON” (੬ pg. 21).

● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is

recommended.

EN37

REFRESH Button

FADE/WIPE Button

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.

Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or

wipe-out works at recording end.

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit,

press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

DSC Lamp

“VIDEO”.

Press FADE/WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode’s

name and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The effect is reserved.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-

in/out or wipe-in/out.

To cancel a fade or wipe, press FADE/WIPE repeat-

edly until “OFF” appears.

“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the

fade/wipe standby mode is cancelled.

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

FADER

Fades in/out to a black screen.

MOSAIC (Fader)

Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic

pattern.

SHUTTER (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing

over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open

the black screen vertically from the centre.

SLIDE (Wipe)

A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover

the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.

DOOR (Wipe)

Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the

left and right, revealing the scene, or wipes out and the

black screen reappears from left and right to cover the

scene.

CORNER (Wipe)

Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the

lower left corner, revealing the scene, or wipes out from

lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.

NOTE:

Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button allows you to vary the length for the

image during fade in/out or wipe in/out.

WINDOW (Wipe)

Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen

towards the corners, revealing the scene, or wipe out from

the corners to the centre, leaving a black screen.

ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.)

Program AE With Special Effects

REFRESH Button

P.AE Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press REFRESH for

approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp

goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp comes on).

Press P.AE repeatedly until the desired mode’s name

and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The mode is activated.

DSC Lamp

To cancel the effect, press P.AE repeatedly until “OFF”

appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds.

Power Switch

SPORTS

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

ND : ND EFFECT

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is

used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

FG : FOG

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external

fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and

gives it a “fantasy” look.

NOTES:

● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.

● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High

Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situa-

tions.

● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports”

modes, picture colour may be adversely

affected if the subject is lit by alternating

discharge-type light sources such as

flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

● This function cannot be activated during

Night-Scope (੬ pg. 36).

TWILIGHT

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural

and dramatic. The following happens when Twilight

mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ :FINE” (day mode), but can

also be manually changed to another mode (੬ pg. 46).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of

10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-camera

distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing

(੬ pg. 45).

● The “FOG” mode cannot be used when the

“VIDEO ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 39) is

activated.

S1/2000

(1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

EN39

REFRESH Button

DIGIFECT Button

Digital Effects

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press REFRESH for

approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp

goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp comes on).

Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode’s

name and indication appear.

They are displayed for approx. 2 seconds, then the

name disappears so that only the indication remains.

The mode is activated.

DSC Lamp

To cancel the effect, press DIGIFECT repeatedly until

“OFF” appears. “OFF” is displayed for approx.

2 seconds.

Power Switch

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos.

Combine this with the WIDE mode (੬ pg. 40, 41) for a

classic look.

MONOTONE

Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W.

Combine this with the WIDE mode (੬ pg. 40, 41) for a

classic look.

NEGA POSI

The colours of a picture are reversed.

MOSAIC

Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern.

STRETCH

Doubles the width of the picture horizontally.

CLASSIC FILM

Makes your footage look like a classic movie by

shooting in black and white, with a strobing effect, and

black bars added at the top and bottom.

NOTES:

● Digital Effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

● Digital zoom (੬ pg. 20) cannot be used

when the “VIDEO ECHO” mode is activated.

● This function cannot be activated during

Night-Scope (੬ pg. 36).

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

● Picture Stabiliser (੬ pg. 20) cannot be

activated during the “CLASSIC FILM”,

“STROBE” and “VIDEO ECHO” mode.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your recording a

“fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification of over 10X is not

available.

ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.)

REFRESH Button

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings.

The operation system depends on the function you

DSC Lamp

wish to select.

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press REFRESH for

approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp

goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp comes on)

according to each function’s “*/**” explanation

described at the bottom of pages 41 and 42.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate MENU to select the desired function.

•To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU,

rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it. SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages. To

go to the next page, rotate MENU to select

Power Switch

Display

“

NEXT” and press it.

CAMERA MENU

•To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of

SYSTEM MENU, rotate MENU to select “ TO

CAMERA MENU” and press it.

Menu Screen

ᮣ

TO SYSTEM MENU

FOCUS

AUTO

EXPOSURE

AUTO

Press MENU to display the Setting Menu and rotate it

SYSTEM MENU

to select the desired setting.

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .

.... Press MENU. The number blinks. Rotate MENU

until the desired number appears, and press it.

Then rotate MENU to “EXIT”.

OFF

–

VHS

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

FULL

F I NE

FULL

Press MENU. The Menu Screen reappears with the

highlight bar on “ RETURN”.

ᮣ

RETURN

Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.

REC MODE

Setting Menu

(ex. REC MODE)

EX I T

SYSTEM MENU

ᮣ

REC MODE

D. ZOOM

WI DE

OFF

–

VHS

TAPE LENGTH

D I SPLAY

P I CTURE

FULL

F I NE

FULL

SNAPSHOT

ᮣ

RETURN

Normal Screen

EN41

MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS

CAMERA MENU

Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 45).

FOCUS

Refer to “Exposure Control” (੬ pg. 44).

EXPOSURE

M.W.B.

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

(੬ pg. 46).

NORMAL

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more

convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the

subject becomes slightly dark.

GAIN

(GR-SXM77EA

only)

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

MAX

To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more

convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the

picture becomes slightly coarse.

S.LX

(GR-SXM770A

only)

NORMAL

OFF

To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more

convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the

subject becomes slightly dark.

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness

adjustment.

Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 47).

TITLE*

Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor

(੬ pg. 47).

DATE/TIME

DISP.*

SYSTEM MENU

This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference

(੬ pg. 14).

REC MODE*

D. ZOOM

50X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 50X digital magnification.

400X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and

(GR-SXM77EA only)/ magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16X (the optical

zoom limit), to a maximum of 400X (GR-SXM77EA)/

600X (GR-SXM770A) digital magnification.

600X

(GR-SXM770A only)

OFF

Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum

16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during

Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16X.

WIDE

OFF

Does not display black bars.

Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen

to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect. If a snapshot

(੬ pg. 28, 43) is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE

mode, the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at

the top and bottom of the screen.

*Activated only when “VIDEO” is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit). If “DSC” is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit), this

function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position.

Functions listed without an asterisk are available when either “DSC” or “VIDEO” is selected.

: Factory-preset

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.)

SYSTEM MENU (cont.)

S-VHS***

(S-VHS ET***)

Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 12).

Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette (੬ pg. 12).

OFF

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 14).

TAPE LENGTH*

DISPLAY

FULL

Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor/viewfinder

during playback or recording.

SIMPLE

Make the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor/

viewfinder during recording or playback: cassette warning, tape

remaining time, battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length

indicator (੬ pg. 66, 67)

Refer to “Picture Mode Setting” (੬ pg. 16).

PICTURE**

SNAPSHOT

Displayed when “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp is not lit, ੬ pg. 43) or “DSC”

(the DSC Lamp is lit, ੬ pg. 29) is selected.

FULL

PIN-UP

MULTI-4

MULTI-9

Displayed when “DSC” (the DSC Lamp is lit, ੬ pg. 29) is selected.

Refer to “Animation” and “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 48).

REC TIME*

INT. TIME

Refer to “Time-Lapse” (੬ pg. 48).

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on

the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m to

the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 60 cm.

TELE MACRO

OFF

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

TITLE LANG.*

Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, CHINESE, ARABIC or RUSSIAN) of

Instant Titles (੬ pg. 47).

DATE/TIME

JLIP ID NO.

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

DEMO MODE*

Demonstrates certain functions automatically. When “DEMO MODE” is

set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, the demonstration starts.

Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for

more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTE:

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows

recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is not available.

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Activated only when “VIDEO” is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit). If “DSC” is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit), this

function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position.

** Activated only when “DSC” is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit). If “VIDEO” is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit), this

function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position.

Functions listed without */** are available when either “DSC” or “VIDEO” is selected.

*** S-VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded, and S-VHS is displayed when an S-VHS cassette is loaded

(੬ pg. 12). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.

S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.

: Factory-preset

EN43

REFRESH Button

Snapshot

This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital

still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well

as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in memory. It is a

great way to spice up footage of events such as parties,

weddings and graduations.

DSC Lamp

SNAPSHOT Button

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set

Wheel

the Power Switch to “ ”. The VIDEO Lamp comes on.

If the DSC Lamp is lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1

second to select “VIDEO”. The camcorder enters

Record-Standby mode.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it to display SYSTEM MENU.

During shooting

Rotate MENU to select “SNAPSHOT”, and press it.

The SNAPSHOT Menu appears.

Rotate MENU to select “FULL” or “PIN-UP”, and

press it. Selection is complete.

Power Switch

Display

Menu Screen

TAPE LENGTH

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

P I CTURE

STANDARD

FULL

“

RETURN”. Then press MENU to close the Menu

SNAPSHOT

Screen.

ᮣ

RETURN

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

SNAPSHOT

SNAPSHOT Menu

FULL

Press SNAPSHOT.

–

P I N UP

•Regardless of the Power Switch position ( “ ” or

“

”), Snapshot recording takes place using the

selected Snapshot mode.

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... a still image will be recorded for approx.

6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the

Record-Standby mode.

EX I T

TAPE LENGTH

P I CTURE

SNAPSHOT

Menu Screen

If you press during Recording . . .

STANDARD

.... a still image will be recorded for approx.

6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

–

P I N UP

ᮣ

RETURN

NOTES:

● When the remaining number indicator displays “0”

(blinking), the still image will be recorded onto the tape

but not in the built-in memory. If you wish to store a still

image in the built-in memory, ੬ pg. 33.

● If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the

WIDE mode (੬ pg. 41), the snapshot image is recorded

without the black bars at the top and bottom of the

screen.

● When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment, the

still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory

will become coarse and its true colours will be lost.

● The Snapshot mode can also be used during playback.

However, only the Full mode is available regardless of

the Snapshot mode setting, and the shutter sound is not

heard.

FULL

PIN-UP

(Pin-Up mode)

(Snapshot mode with

no frame)

ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.)

REFRESH Button

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best

available picture quality, but you can override it and make

the adjustment manually. Manual exposure adjustment is

recommended in the following situations:

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

DSC Lamp

•When shooting on a reflective natural background such

as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press REFRESH for

approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp

goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp comes on).

MENU Wheel

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU to select “EXPOSURE” and press it. The

Power Switch

EXPOSURE Menu appears.

Rotate MENU to select “MANU”, then press it. The

Menu Screen disappears and “00” (exposure control

level counter) appears.

Manual Exposure

Screen

To brighten the image, rotate MENU downward. The

exposure control level counter increases (maximum

+06).

To darken the image, rotate MENU upward. The

exposure control level counter decreases (maximum

–06).

Exposure

control

level counter

Press MENU. The setting is complete. The Menu

To brighten the image

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“

RETURN”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen disappears and the

exposure control level counter reappears to indicate

the exposure is adjusted.

–06

NOTES:

To darken the image

● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.

EN45

Focus detection zone

Focusing

AUTO FOCUS

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous

shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However, correct

focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below

(in these cases use manual focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in bright-

ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a

clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical

patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate

focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean,

wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets

dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with

a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens,

zoom out first (੬ pg. 20). If zoomed in in

the auto focus mode, the camcorder could

automatically zoom out depending on the

distance between the camcorder and the

subject. This does not occur with “TELE

MACRO” (੬ pg. 42).

* The low-contrast warning “

” appears.

MANUAL FOCUS

Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the

viewfinder (੬ pg. 10).

REFRESH Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press REFRESH for

approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp

goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp comes on).

DSC Lamp

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate MENU to select “FOCUS” and press it. The

FOCUS Menu appears.

Rotate MENU to select “MANU”, then press it. The

Menu Screen disappears and “ ” and “ ” appear.

The focus is locked at this point.

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

To focus on a farther subject, rotate MENU upward.

“

” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate MENU

downward. “ ” appears and blinks.

Press MENU. The setting is complete. The Menu

Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“

RETURN”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen disappears and

” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.

“

NOTES:

● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.

● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from step 2.

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you

focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of colour

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other 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 colour/tint reproduction.

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “MWB”.

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. Press REFRESH

Press MENU until “MWB” begins blinking.

When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops

blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.

for approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO” (the

DSC Lamp goes out) or “DSC” (the DSC Lamp

comes on).

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen.

Rotate MENU to select “M.W.B.”, then press it.

The M.W.B. Menu appears.

REFRESH Button

Rotate MENU to select the desired setting.

4 _“AUTO”

White balance is adjusted automatically (factory

preset).

DSC Lamp

“

: FINE”

MENU Wheel

Outdoors on a sunny day.

“

: CLOUD”

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

: HALOGEN”

White paper

“

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

“MWB”

White balance is set manually.

Power Switch

Press MENU. The Menu Screen reappears with

the highlight bar on “ RETURN”. Press MENU

again to close the Menu Screen.

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.

The white balance is adjusted based on the

colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper

green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =

deeper purple.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when the “SEPIA” or

“MONOTONE” mode (੬ pg. 39) is activated.

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 45).

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature

is different depending on the light source, the

subject tint will differ depending on the white

balance settings. Use this function for a more

natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

EN47

Date/Time Insert

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit,

press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

Allows you to display the date and time in the

camcorder or on a connected colour monitor,

as well as to record them manually or

automatically.

“VIDEO”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

You should have already performed the Date/

Time Setting procedure (੬ pg. 11).

Rotate MENU to select “DATE/TIME DISP.” and press

it. The DATE/TIME DISP. Menu appears.

REFRESH Button

Rotate MENU to select the desired mode, then press

it. The desired mode is activated.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

“

RETURN”. Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.

DSC Lamp

NOTES:

DISPLAY

● The selected display can be recorded.

● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF

mode before shooting.

● The date/time is displayed during the VIDEO mode only,

and it is recorded only onto the tape.

MENU Wheel

Power Switch

AUTO DATE

● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about

5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following

situations:

25. 12. 01

•After changing the date.

•After loading a cassette.

•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating

MENU.

● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with

“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.

AUTO DATE

25. 12. 01

(DATE)

22 : 25 : 00

(TIME)

25. 12. 01

22 : 25 : 00

(DATE/TIME)

Set the Power Switch to “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit,

No indication

(OFF)

press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“VIDEO”.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

Instant Titles

The camcorder has eight preset titles in

memory. You can superimpose one of them

over the video image.

Rotate MENU to select “TITLE” and press it.

The TITLE Menu appears.

Instant Titles can be displayed not only in

English but also in Chinese, Arabic and Russian.

Change the setting in TITLE LANG. in SYSTEM

MENU. (੬ pg. 42).

Rotate MENU to select the desired mode, then press

it. The desired mode is activated.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

T I TLE

OFF

“

RETURN”. Press MENU to close the Menu Screen.

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

OUR FAM I LY

MOV I E STAR

PARTY T I ME

MERRY CHR I STMAS

WEDD I NG DAY

CONGRATULAT I ONS

EX I T

NOTES:

● The title is displayed during the VIDEO mode only, and

it is recorded only onto the tape.

● The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the

TITLE Menu.

ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.)

NOTE:

Animation

Before performing the following steps, make

sure that:

You can shoot a series of pictures, each slightly different,

of the same object for a brief period of time.

● “VIDEO” is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit).

● The Power Switch is set to “ ”.

● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby

mode.

Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

● The recording mode is set to “SP”.

Rotate MENU to select “ TO SYSTEM MENU” and

press it to display SYSTEM MENU. Rotate MENU to

select “ NEXT” and press it to display the next page.

Then, rotate MENU to select “REC TIME” and press it.

The REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate MENU to select

the desired recording time, then press it.

The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on

”

RETURN”. Press MENU again to close the Menu

MENU Wheel

Screen.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after focusing

on the subject. The recording stops automatically

after the selected period of time.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Display

•Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures.

To release the Animation mode, set “REC TIME” in

the Menu screen to “OFF”.

REC T I ME

REC TIME Menu

OFF

Time-Lapse

You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving

the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can record

subtle changes over an extended period of time.

I NT. T I ME

INT. TIME Menu

OFF

Set “REC TIME” (੬ step 1 and 2 of “Animation”

above).

M I N

Rotate MENU to select “INT. TIME” and press it. The

INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate MENU to select the

desired interval time, then press it. The Menu Screen

reappears with the highlight bar on “ RETURN”.

Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen.

Interval time

indicator

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording and

intervals alternate automatically.

Recording time

indicator

To release the Time-Lapse mode, when “

” is not

”, then set “REC TIME” and

displayed, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

display “

“INT. TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.

NOTES (for Animation and Time-Lapse):

● For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.

● Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.

● Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation

or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.

● Animation and Time-Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

EN49

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.

(

)

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “ ” or “ ”.

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “ ”.

1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.

2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons

3 DISPLAY Button*

4 SHIFT Button

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20)

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 51)

—

੬ pg. 51, 54

5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons*

—

Left/Right Buttons

੬ pg. 51

6 REW Button

—

Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 22)

7 FADE/WIPE Button*

8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button*

9 EFFECT Button*

—

0 PAUSE IN Connector

! START/STOP Button

@ MBR SET Button

—

੬ pg. 55

Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.

੬ pg. 54

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

—

# SNAPSHOT Button

$ Up Button

—

੬ pg. 51

% Down Button

—

੬ pg. 51

੬ pg. 53

A. DUB Button

^ PLAY Button

—

Playback start (੬ pg. 22)

& FF Button

Forward, Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 22)

* STOP Button

—

Stop (੬ pg. 22)

Pause (੬ pg. 22)

੬ pg. 56

( PAUSE Button

) R.A.EDIT Buttons

*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Installing The Batteries

The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries.

See “General Battery Precautions” (੬ pg. 68).

Tab

Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated.

Insert two “AAA (R03)” size batteries in the correct

direction.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

–

Remote sensor

When using the remote control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the

approximate transmitted beam effective area for

indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the

remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or

powerful lighting.

Transmitted beam

effective area

EN51

To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time

during playback.

Remote sensor

Playback Zoom

NOTES:

● Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure.

● Make sure that the TBC mode is activated (੬ pg. 23).

Press PLAY to find the scene of interest.

Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.

Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder’s remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

To move the image on screen around to find a particular

portion of the picture . . .

Zoom Buttons

Up Button

.... while holding down SHIFT, press

(Left),

(Right),

SHIFT

Left Button

Down

Button

(Up) and

(Down).

To End Zoom . . .

Right Button

PLAY

.... press and hold W until magnification returns to

PAUSE

STOP

normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image

may suffer.

● After zooming in on a still video image, when normal

playback is started, the zoomed-in effect is momentarily

cancelled but then resumes, returning magnification to

the previously set level.

Normal playback

Press T

To move image,

press

(Right)

while keeping

SHIFT held down.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

REFRESH Button

Insert Editing (VIDEO)

COUNTER R/M Button

You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure.

DSC Lamp

Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is

lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“VIDEO”.

Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and

press PAUSE (6).

Press and hold COUNTER R/M on the camcorder for

more than 1 second to reset the tape counter, then

press it again for less than 1 second so that “M”

appears.

Power Switch

Display

Press REW (2) to go a little beyond the beginning of

the scene you want to replace, press PLAY (4) to

view the recorded tape, and press PAUSE (6) exactly

at the Edit-In point where the new scene should start.

Insert editing

indicator

Press and hold INSERT (w), and without releasing

INSERT (w), press and release PAUSE (6). The Insert

Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode

is engaged. When the scene the camcorder is aimed

at appears on the screen, go to the next step.

–

Tape Counter

12 34

To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP. When the

counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automati-

cally and the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause

mode.

Remote sensor

To end Insert Editing, press STOP (5).

NOTES:

● During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard

from the speaker.

Microphone

● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 21) can be performed.

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated

end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates

a defect in the unit.

● Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

START/STOP

INSERT

REW

A.DUB

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

EN53

NOTE:

Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures.

Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image

From The Built-in Memory Onto A

Tape)

Audio Dubbing

You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded

tape (normal audio only). The sound is recorded from

the built-in microphone.

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing

(VIDEO) procedure (੬ pg. 52) before continuing.

You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder’s

built-in memory into a previously recorded tape,

replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points.

The original audio remains unchanged.

NOTE:

Use the remote control unit to perform the following

procedures.

Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing (VIDEO)

(੬ pg. 52) before the following procedure.

Press REW (2) to go a little beyond the

beginning of the scene onto which you want to

dub the new audio, press PLAY (4) to view the

recorded tape, then press PAUSE (6) at exactly

the point where dubbing should start.

Press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“DSC”. The DSC Lamp comes on. Press REW

(

2) or FF (3) to select the still image you

wish to insert.

Press and hold A. DUB (e), and without

releasing A. DUB (e), press and release PAUSE

(6). The Audio Dub-Standby mode is engaged.

To begin Insert Editing, press START/STOP.

When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, editing

stops automatically and the camcorder enters

the Insert-Pause mode.

To insert still images in sequential order onto

the tape . . .

To begin Audio Dubbing, press PLAY (4). When

the counter reaches “0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing

stops automatically and the camcorder enters

the Audio Dub-Standby mode.

... press REW (2) or FF (3) to move the

page forward.

To insert still images at random onto the

tape . . .

To end Audio Dubbing, press STOP (5).

... first record the still image you selected in

step 1 onto the tape, then press START/

STOP to engage the Insert-Pause mode. To

NOTES:

● Do not press FF (3) or REW (2) during Audio

Dub-Standby, or the edit points will not be

accurate.

select another still image, press REW (2

)

or FF (3) again, then press START/STOP.

Insert Editing begins.

● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the

TV’s volume is too high, whistling or howling may

occur.

To end Insert Editing, press STOP (5).

NOTES

(for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing):

● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work

correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if

the recording speed was changed during the

original recording.

NOTES:

● The tape may stop slightly before or after the

designated end point, and noise bars may appear.

Neither indicates a defect in the unit.

● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing

mode.

● To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase

Protection tab is in the position that allows

recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have

removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover

the hole with adhesive tape.

● Do not press STOP (5) during Insert Editing or

Audio Dubbing, or the edit points will not be

accurate.

● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when

Insert-Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the

counter may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording,

however, stops at exactly 0:00:00.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

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

VCR (Recording deck)

automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote, ੬ pg. 49) is set to operate with your brand

of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be

performed by operating the VCR manually.

Before operation, make sure the batteries are

installed in the remote control (੬ pg. 50).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SHIFT

MBR SET

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left,

press and hold MBR SET, and press button (A)

and then (B).

•The code is automatically set once you release

MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.

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).

8 9 `

VCR CODE LIST

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

2ꢀ

6ꢀ

1ꢀ

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

NOTES:

● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-

cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and

try step 2.

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,

use the controls on the VCR.

● When the remote control’s battery runs out, the

VCR brand you have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the old battery with a new one

and reset the VCR brand.

SELECO,

REX

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

SONY

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

EN55

MAKE CONNECTIONS

JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL

Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

terminal.

JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE

PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH

R.A. EDIT CONNECTOR

Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

J terminal

(JLIP)

To S-Video

Output

connector

Open

the cover.

VCR OTHER THAN TYPE

To Video Output

and Audio Output

connectors

Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s

PAUSE-IN connector.

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the

Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is lit, press

REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO”.

S-Video

cable

(provided)

A/V cable

(provided)

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instruc-

tions).

Editing cable

(ø3.5 mini-

plug cable)

(provided)

NOTE:

If your VCR has an S-Video input connector, connect the

camcorder and the VCR using the provided S-Video cable.

This can improve the dubbed picture quality.

To Audio, Video

and S-Video Input

connectors

To Remote

PAUSE

VCR

To PAUSE-IN

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Remote sensor

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor. Press PLAY (4), then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

on the remote control. The R.A. Edit counter display

appears.

Press REW (2) or FF (3) to locate the beginning of

the scene you want, then press EDIT IN/OUT to

the display.

Press REW (2) or FF (3) to locate the end of the

scene and press EDIT IN/OUT to register it.

•The data appears under “OUT” on the display.

•The total time of the registered scene(s) is displayed

at the bottom of the screen.

Power Switch

PLAY

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene (as

many as 8).

REW

To make corrections, press CANCEL during steps 5

and 6 to erase the most recently registered point.

EDIT IN/OUT

CANCEL

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

NOTES:

● There must be at least one second between an in-point

and its corresponding out-point.

● To ensure correct operation, there should be at least

15 seconds between an out-point and the next in-point.

● Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in-points

or out-points.

● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point,

the VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing

does not take place.

I N

OUT

– – : – – : – –

00 25

COUNTER

TOTAL

00 25

● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF clears all in- and out-points

from memory.

00 00

● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to

ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered

in- and out-points.

I N

OUT

00 25

01 05

03 18

03 31

02 33

02 53

– – : – – : – –

04 11

COUNTER

TOTAL

04 11

01 13

EN57

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Original tape (camcorder)

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s infrared

sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

camcorder to begin Automatic Editing, and the

previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in

the specified order.

Edited tape (VCR)

While editing, the R.A. Edit counter of the scene

which is being copied is shown with a blinking

highlight.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

STOP (5) Button

REW (²) Button

When all selected scenes have been copied, the

camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode.

Press STOP (5) on both units. To make the R.A. Edit

counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the

editing cable and the A/V cable.

PAUSE (6) Button

NOTES:

● If you performed step 1

on page 55 (“MAKE

CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at

the VCR during editing.

● The on-screen display only appears while the camcorder

searches for each scene.

● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited

tape with certain VCRs.

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Remote Sensor

STOP

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC STBY

REFERENCES

CONTENTS

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 59 – 61

DETAILS ...................................... 62 – 63

INDEX ........................................ 64 – 67

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 64 – 65

Indications ....................................66 – 67

CAUTIONS ................................... 68 – 70

SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 71

TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.

EN59

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might

prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter,

etc.); and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

POWER

No power is supplied.

● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (੬ pg. 8).

● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 8).

● The power supply has not been correctly connected (੬ pg. 9).

The power suddenly goes off and does

not come back on by itself.

● The battery pack has completely discharged.

● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then

after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still

does not come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

OTHER

Some functions are not available.

● The Power Switch is set to “ ”.

● Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.

During recording, the indications do

not appear.

● Set “DISPLAY” to “FULL” in SYSTEM MENU (੬ pg. 42).

Vertical white lines appear when

shooting a very bright object.

● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-

ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.

Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in

the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of the

camcorder.

The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.

● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be

hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.

Coloured bright spots appear all over

the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-

precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of

light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on

the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective

dots: more than 99.99 %.)

The indicators and the picture colour

on the LCD monitor are not clear.

● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD

monitor is pressed.

The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and

the lens have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD monitor

in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it

won’t come out easily.

An error number (i.e. E03) appears.

● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power

source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If

the error number still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The image is out of focus.

● The dioptre needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 10).

● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of

Auto Focus (੬ pg. 45).

Even though the lens cap is detached,

the “LENS CAP” warning indicator

(੬ pg. 67) blinks.

● The “LENS CAP” warning indicator may blink when the

camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of whether the lens

cap is attached or detached.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

When “VIDEO” is selected (the DSC Lamp is not lit):

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

RECORDING

Recording cannot be performed.

● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows

recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable

tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive

tape (੬ pg. 15).

● If “DSC” is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit), it is not possible to

record onto the tape. Press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to

select “VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp is not lit).

Recording does not start.

● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to “ “ or “

(੬ pg. 18).

”

Animation or Time-Lapse is not

available.

● Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning

of a tape, set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about

5 seconds, so that the tape runs smoothly. Using the Fade-in

function at this point is a good way to begin an animated

programme (੬ pg. 48).

PLAYBACK

The tape is running, but there is no

playback picture.

● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.

● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has not

been set to VIDEO.

Playback cannot be performed.

● If “DSC” is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit), it is not possible to

play back a tape. Press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select

“VIDEO” (the DSC Lamp is not lit).

Playback picture is blurred or

interrupted.

● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest

JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.

The counter indication is blurred during

Still playback.

● This is normal.

TAPE TRANSPORT

The tape stops during fast-forward or

rewind.

● The Counter Memory Function has been activated (੬ pg. 23).

Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot be

performed.

● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.

OTHER

The picture is blurred in the Quick

Review or Retake mode.

● This is normal while recording in the LP mode. Some noise

may be present while recording in the SP mode (੬ pg. 14).

The date and time displays

disappear.

● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while the

power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make sure to

turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting the power

source.

The wrong date and time are displayed/

recorded.

● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 11), the

date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be sure that

Date/Time setting is carried out.

The tape will not eject.

● The battery pack is running low.

● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT switch

does not function.

EN61

When “DSC” is selected (the DSC Lamp is lit):

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SHOOTING

Although SNAPSHOT is pressed, a still

image is not stored in the built-in

memory.

● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0”

(blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot.

Perform “Deleting Images” function to remove some still

images already stored in memory (੬ pg. 33).

It is not possible to shoot in sucession.

● A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for

approx. 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed. During that

time, it is impossible to take another shot. When the still image

disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears

on the screen, take another shot (੬ pg. 28).

PLAYBACK

Although “ALL” is selected in the

DELETE Menu Screen, all still images

cannot be deleted.

● The “Protecting Images” function is in effect for some still

images. If they are not necessary, cancel the “Protecting Images”

function, then try deleting all still images again (੬ pg. 32).

OTHER

Date/Time Insert is not performed

while shooting a still image.

● It is not possible to display the date/time on a still image.

Instant Titles are not displayed while

shooting a still image.

● It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image.

Some settings cannot be changed in the

Menu Screen.

● It is not possible to set “REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the

Menu Screen.

Since the camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a

radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored

in the camcorder’s built-in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number

of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.

In such a case, initialise the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below. Please note that initialisation

deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in the

camcorder’s memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before

initialisation first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible.

1. Set the Power Switch to “

”. If the DSC Lamp is not lit, press REFRESH

FORMAT

for approx. 1 second to select “DSC”.

CANCEL

ENTER

2. Press P.AE for more than 5 seconds. The FORMAT Menu appears.

3. Rotate MENU to select “CANCEL” or “ENTER” , then press it.

•“CANCEL” does not initialise the memory.

•“ENTER” initialises the memory. During initialisation, “ENTER” blinks.

When initialisation is complete, the screen becomes blue back.

FORMAT Menu

CAUTION:

While “ENTER” is selected and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply

unit (battery pack or AC Adapter) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt.

Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.

DETAILS

I T E M S

N O T E S

❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and

35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If

the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

❍ Power

(੬ pg. 8)

❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the

status of the battery pack.

❍ To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter

near a radio.

❍ Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes

warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

❍ The following operation stops charging or discharging:

•Set the Power Switch to “

”, “ ” or “ ”.

•Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

•Unplug the AC Adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet.

•Detach the battery from the camcorder.

❍ The date/time cannot be stored in memory if the built-in clock

battery runs out. Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement,

or set the date/time as necessary before you start shooting.

❍ Date/Time

Settings

(੬ pg. 11)

EN63

I T E M S

N O T E S

❍ When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the LCD

❍ VIDEO

monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD

monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically

to save power.

RECORDING

(੬ pg. 18, 19)

❍ The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is

attached.

❍ There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder

opens. Do not use force.

❍ The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the

accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape

used.

❍ The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape

length has been selected (੬ pg. 14).

❍ “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 whose tape is already at

its end is loaded.

❍ If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-

Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not

start immediately.

❍ While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.

❍ The “TBC” indicator turns green (grey with a camcorder equipped

❍ TBC

with a black/white viewfinder) while TBC is working.

(Time Base

Corrector)

(੬ pg. 23)

❍ TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search.

❍ The “TBC” indicator turns white while TBC is not operative.

❍ It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working.

❍ The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or

deactivated at the edit-in/-out points or when normal playback

resumes after still playback or shuttle search.

❍ If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on, turn off

TBC.

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

u i

6 7 8 9 0 !

(

)

EN65

Controls

Connectors

1 Video Light Switch

The connectors q to t are located beneath the

cover.

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ..................... ੬ pg. 21

2 Stop Button [STOP] ........................ ੬ pg. 22, 29

q S-Video Output Connector [S] .............. ੬ pg. 24

w Audio Output Connector [A] ................ ੬ pg. 24

e Video Output Connector [V] ................ ੬ pg. 24

3 •Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R]..... ੬ pg. 21

•Quick Review Button [

R] ...... ੬ pg. 21, 29

•Rewind Button [R]............................. ੬ pg. 22

r J Terminal/Edit Connector

•Previous Page Button......................... ੬ pg. 30

[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)/EDIT]

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 54 – 57).

•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device

such as a personal computer.

4 Play/Pause Button .......................... ੬ pg. 22, 29

5 •Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 21

•Fast-Forward Button [F] ..................... ੬ pg. 22

•Next Page Button .............................. ੬ pg. 30

For further details consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR

is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a

J terminal.

6 •Fade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] ........ ੬ pg. 37

•Counter Reset/Memory Button

[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 23

7 •Program AE Button [P.AE] .................. ੬ pg. 38

•Memory Initialise Button ................... ੬ pg. 61

t DC IN Connector............................... ੬ pg. 8, 9

y Digital Connector [DIGITAL] ................ ੬ pg. 34

8 Digital Effect Button [DIGIFECT] .......... ੬ pg. 39

9 NIGHT-SCOPE Button ........................ ੬ pg. 36

0 REFRESH Button .............੬ pg. 8, 18, 22, 28, 30

! EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 15

@ Close Button ........................................ ੬ pg. 15

Indicators

u •DSC Lamp ...................... ੬ pg. 18, 22, 28, 30

•CHARGE Lamp ................................... ੬ pg. 8

# •MENU Wheel [–, +] .......................... ੬ pg. 40

•BRIGHT Wheel [–, +] ........... ੬ pg. 18, 22, 30

•TRACKING Wheel [–, +] ................... ੬ pg. 23

i •VIDEO Lamp .................................... ੬ pg. 18

•REFRESH Lamp ................................... ੬ pg. 8

Other Parts

$ Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... ੬ pg. 28, 43

o LCD Monitor ................................. ੬ pg. 18, 19

p Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 10

Q Eyepiece

W Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 8

E Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 10

R Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 22

% •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 20

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ....... ੬ pg. 22

^ •Picture Stabiliser Button

[P. STABILIZER] ................................. ੬ pg. 20

•Time Base Corrector Button [TBC] ..... ੬ pg. 23

& Power Switch

[

, OFF,

] .......... ੬ pg. 18, 22, 28, 30

T •Camera sensor

* Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 18

Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 50

( Battery Release Switch

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 8

) Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 10

Y Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10

U Microphone......................................... ੬ pg. 53

I Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 21

O Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 10

INDEX Indications

Indications During Recording

2 3 4

120M I N

REC SP

S–ET

F I NE 15

444

N I GHT 10

(

S–VHS REC

MWB

PAUSE

)

M I N

1 / 2

– – – – – – – – – –

–

BR I GHT

CONGRATULAT I ONS

25. 12. 01

11 45 18

1 •Tape Remaining Time........................ ੬ pg. 63

Blinks when a tape is about to reach its end.

•D.S.C. Mode Indicator....................... ੬ pg. 29

“DSC” appears when the D.S.C. mode is

selected.

4 •Picture Mode Display .................. ੬ pg. 16, 29

•Remaining Number Of Shots

Indicator ..................................... ੬ pg. 16, 29

5 Recording Format Indicator

(S/S-ET) ................................................ ੬ pg. 12

2 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) ........ ੬ pg. 14

6 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 14

3,9 Digital Effect Indicator ..................... ੬ pg. 39

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

the Digital Effect is switched from one mode to

another by pressing DIGIFECT, then only the

indicator remains at 9.

3,0 •Program AE Indicator .................... ੬ pg. 38

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Program AE with special effects is switched

from one mode to another by pressing P.AE,

then only the indicator remains at 0.

7 Zoom Indicator Bar .............................. ੬ pg. 20

Zoom Level Indicator

Approximate Zoom Ratio

8 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 18

@ Picture Stabiliser Indicator.................... ੬ pg. 20

# Interval Time/Recording Time

Indicator .............................................. ੬ pg. 48

$ Bright Level Indicator ........................... ੬ pg. 18

% Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 47

^ Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 47

& Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 45

* Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 44

( White Balance Mode Indicator............. ੬ pg. 46

) S-VHS/S-VHS ET Recording Indicator ... ੬ pg. 12

q Record–Standby Mode Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 18

•Night-Scope Indicator................... ੬ pg. 36

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

Night-Scope is switched from one mode to

another by pressing NIGHT-SCOPE, then

only the indicator remains at 0.

3,! Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 37

Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when

the Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to

another by pressing FADE/WIPE, then only the

indicator remains at !.

EN67

1 •

: Cassette Indicator

Indications During Playback

Displayed when a tape is loaded.

•w: Insert Editing Indicator .................. ੬ pg. 52

Displayed during Insert Editing.

2 3

5 6

2 TBC Indicator ...................................... ੬ pg. 23

3 Playback Special Effect Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 23

4 Recording Format Indicator (S/S-ET) ..... ੬ pg. 12

5 Tape Counter ................................. ੬ pg. 23, 52

6 Recording Mode Indicator (SP/LP) ........ ੬ pg. 14

7 Tape Running Indicator

–

S ET

–

TBC

2 3 4 5

MONOTONE

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

: Pause

–

M 0 1 2 3 4

: Audio Dubbing

8 Tracking Indicator ................................ ੬ pg. 23

9 Tape Counter ....................................... ੬ pg. 52

Displayed only during Insert Editing.

–––––6–––––

VOLUME

–

0 •BRIGHT: Bright Level Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 22

•VOLUME: Speaker Volume

Indicator ........................................... ੬ pg. 22

Warning Indications

Indications

Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high. It does not necessarily

mean that the battery pack is fully charged.

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator

power warning).

blinks (battery

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Blinks when no cassette is loaded, or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position

that allows recording.

(੬ pg. 15)

Appears when the tape ends during recording, playback or fast-forward.

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

(੬ pg. 63)

TAPE END

LENS CAP

These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs. In this case,

all functions except tape eject and power on/off are disabled. Remove the tape, turn the

unit off (without removing the power supply), wait a few minutes for the warnings to

clear, and turn it on again.

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads

during recording. In this case, use an optional cleaning cassette. If the warning remains

after cleaning, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED

USE CLEANING

CASSETTE

E01—E06

UNIT IN

SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has occured. If an

error indication and warning appear, turn the unit off, remove the power supply (battery,

etc.) and wait a few minutes for them to clear. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

CAUTIONS

Video Light

Battery Packs

The battery packs are nickel-cadmium

or nickel metal-hydride batteries.

Before using the supplied battery pack

or an optional battery pack, be sure to

read the following cautions:

DANGER:

•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not

touch it either while in operation or soon after

turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

between the video light and people or object.

•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

•It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

1. To avoid hazard . . .

... do not burn.

Terminals

... do not short-circuit the terminals.

... do not modify or disassemble.

... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

... avoid repeated charging without fully

discharging.

... 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.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control or cassette adapter is not

functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the

batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh

ones.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.

... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

Use only the following batteries:

Remote control ................. AAA (R03) size x 2

(RM-V716U)

Cassette adapter ............... AA (R6) size x 1

(C-P6U or C-P7U)

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

explode.

NOTES:

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 50 for the

remote control, or read the cassette adapter

(C-P6U/C-P7U) instructions.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from

those specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging .................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation .................. 0°C to 40°C

Storage ...................... –10°C to 30°C

●Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

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.

EN69

Cassettes

Main Unit

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

... open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

1. During use . . .

... 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.

... make sure the cassette bears the S-VHS-C or

VHS-C mark.

... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

... do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at

all. This slackens the tape and can result in

damage.

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.

... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Store cassettes . . .

... away from heaters or other heat sources.

... out of direct sunlight.

... near a television set.

... 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.

... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

... in places of over 50°C.

... in places where humidity is extremely low.

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.

... in a closed car in summer.

... near a heater.

... in dusty places such as a beach.

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.

... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.

... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD

monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with

both hands or use the grip.

... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

LCD Monitor

For Your Maintenance

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

1. After Use

1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF” to turn off the

... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

the bottom.

camcorder.

2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60

degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette

holder, then remove the cassette.

3 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing

the Close button.

2. To prolong service life . . .

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use. These are not malfunctions:

4 Close and lock the LCD monitor.

•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.

5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery

pack.

6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder’s

lens.

2. Cleaning The Camcorder

1 CLEAN EXTERIOR

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well

to wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a

dry cloth.

How To Handle a CD-ROM

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or back

surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it

with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using

a circular motion.

2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR

Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with

a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the

monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

3 CLEAN LENS

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently

with lens cleaning paper.

4 REMOVE EYEPIECE

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it

out.

5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER

Remove dust using a blower brush.

6 RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE

Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.

About moisture condensation . . .

● You may 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.

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 that came with it.

● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the

viewfinder securely.

● 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

EN71

Viewfinder

: Electronic viewfinder with

Camcorder

0.5" black/white CRT

General

White balance

adjustment

LCD monitor

: Auto/Manual adjustment

Format

Power source

: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard

: DC 11 V

(Using AC Adapter)

DC 6 V

(Using battery pack)

: 3" diagonally measured,

LCD panel/TFT active matrix

system

Speaker

: Monaural

Power consumption

Viewfinder on

LCD monitor on

Video light

Connectors

: 4.7 W

: 5.4 W

: 3.0 W

JLIP/EDIT

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack (compatible with

RC-5325 plug)

Signal system

: PAL-type

Video

Audio

: 1 V ⁽p-p₎, 75 Ω unbalanced,

Video recording system

Luminance

Colour

analogue output

: FM recording

(via Video output connector)

: Converted sub-carrier

direct recording

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ analogue

output

Conforms to VHS standard

(via Audio output connector)

Cassette

Tape speed

Recording time (max.)

cassette

Digital

: ø2.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head

jack

: 23.39 mm/sec.

: 11.70 mm/sec.

S-Video

: Y : 1 V ⁽p-p₎, 75 Ω,

analogue output

C : 0.29 V (p-p₎, 75 Ω,

analogue output

: 60 minutes

: 120 minutes

(with EC-60 cassette)

AC Adapter AP-V10A/EA

D.S.C. format

Recording format : Digital data storage

Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V`,

50 Hz/60 Hz

(based on JPEG)

Output

: DC 11 V

, 1 A

Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Weight

: 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm

2 Mbyte

Number of storable shots

FINE mode

STANDARD mode: approx. 60 shots

: Approx. 140 g

(not including Power Cord)

: approx. 30 shots

Image size

: 640 x 480 pixels

Optional Accessories

(when captured on a PC)

•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V400U

•Compact S-VHS (

Operating

temperature

Operating humidity : 35% to 80%

Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C

) Cassettes SE-C45/30

: 0°C to 40°C

•Compact VHS (

) Cassettes EC-60/45/30

•Remote Control Unit RM-V700U

•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U

Weight

: 930 g

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

: 200 mm x 112 mm x

118 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed

and with the viewfinder full

tilted downward)

Some accessories are not available in some areas.

Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on

accessories and their availability.

Pickup

Lens

: 1/4" format CCD

: F1.6, f = 3.9 mm to 62.4 mm,

16:1 power zoom lens with

auto iris and macro control,

filter diameter 40.5 mm

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change

without notice.

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