DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENGLISH
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INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
LYT0152-001B
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Dear Customer,
WARNING:
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video
Camera. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (੬ pg. 8, 9).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read
these as well.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote
control unit)
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Ⅲ Dispose of used battery properly.
Ⅲ Keep away from children.
Ⅲ Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated
for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(੬ pg. 74 – 80) and familiarize yourself with
button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of
your new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the
cautions on pages 81 — 83 before use.
SAFETY
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This camcorder is designed to be used with
NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be
used for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, live recording and
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
Use the BN-V607U or BN-V615U battery pack
and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V68U. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of
AC outlets in different countries.)
The AA-V68U AC Power Adapter/Charger should
be used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V68U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V68U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
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5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical shock
or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order
not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the
following basic rules for its installation, use and
servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked
on your product and its operating instructions. For your
safety, please read all the safety and operating
instructions before you operate this product and keep
this manual for future reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature.
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. If your
product is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
ANTENNA
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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SERVICING
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable to
restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt
to service it yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the product to its normal operation.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead
to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is
also a risk of fire or electric shock.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the
viewfinder can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a
large power capacity. However, when the battery
pack becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), the battery
pack has a characteristic that its usage time
becomes shorter and may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or
other warm, protected place for a short time, then
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect perform-
ance.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to
this type of injury.
(If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes
marked
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if
you record an event such as a show, perform-
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain
permission beforehand.)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V68U
DC cord
T
W
Remote control unit
RM-V705B
MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min
(DVM-30) M-DV30ME
Grip/Hand strap
Battery pack BN-V607U
Lithium battery CR2025
(for remote control unit)
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(camcorder to TV or VCR,
ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
ABOUT DV
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The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted
to a 12-bit signal.
NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of this camcorder is analog.
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
conversion
Lens
Recording by
rotating head
helical scan
Color Difference
Signal (R-Y)
A/D
conversion
Chrominance (C)
Chromatic
Analysis
Signal
compression
A/D
conversion
Color Difference
Signal (B-Y)
AUDIO
Mic
A/D
conversion
This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking direction
10 tracks/frame
1 Sub-Code Area
3 Audio Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are
written here, separate from the video
data. This enables you to display the date
and time during playback, even if they
weren’t displayed while recording.
The digital audio signal is recorded here.
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information) Area
Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
CONTENTS
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
ABOUT DV
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GETTING STARTED
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Charging The Battery Pack ................................................ 10
Installing The Battery Pack................................................ 11
Indoor Use ................................................................... 12
Using The Battery Holder.................................................. 12
Date/Time Settings ........................................................ 13
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........................................... 14
Recording Mode Setting ................................................... 15
Grip Strap Attachment ..................................................... 16
Tripod Mounting............................................................. 17
Diopter Adjustment......................................................... 17
Remote Control Unit........................................................ 18
Operation Mode............................................................. 19
RECORDING
20
Basic Recording ............................................................. 20
Advanced Features ......................................................... 25
PLAYBACK
48
Basic Playback .............................................................. 48
Advanced Features ......................................................... 50
Basic Connections ........................................................... 54
Advanced Connections...................................................... 58
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EDITING
60
Dubbing ...................................................................... 60
Digital Dubbing.............................................................. 61
USING THE OPTIONAL STATION KIT
62
Brand Setting................................................................ 62
Random Assemble Editing ................................................. 63
For More Accurate Random Assemble Editing........................... 66
TROUBLESHOOTING
AFTER USE
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS
AND CONNECTORS
74
Camcorder ................................................................... 74
AC Charger Station (optional) ............................................. 76
Remote Control Unit (optional) ........................................... 77
Indications During Recording .............................................. 78
Indications During Playback And Digital Dubbing....................... 79
Warning Indications ........................................................ 80
CAUTIONS
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85
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SPECIFICATIONS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
INDEX
GETTING STARTED
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Charging The Battery Pack
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.
ATTACH
DETACH
Battery pack BN-V607U
Power cord
Power cord
To AC outlet
Charger
indicator 1
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V68U
Power lamp
DC OUT jack
Charger indicator 2
NOTES:
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
1 Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in
to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the
adapter during battery charging, power is
supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.
● When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be
sure to use the supplied power cord only.
● When charging the Battery Pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the Charger
Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,
then try charging again.
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
2 Attach while making sure the
marks are
facing down and aligned with the correspond-
ing marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
• The Charger Indicator (1 or 2) begins blinking to
indicate charging has started.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use.
Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● 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.
CONFIRM STATUS
3 When the charger indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
• If two batteries are attached to the charger, they
will be charged in the order that they were
attached.
DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
4 Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of
the arrow and lift off.
• Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s
power cord from an AC outlet.
Approximate charging time (unit: min)
No. of batteries
Battery
ONE
90
TWO
180
BN-V607U
BN-V615U
(optional)
180
360
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Charging Environment
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions:
•The temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F
However, . . .
•If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or
•If zoom or Record-Standby is engaged repeatedly, continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly.
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Approximate recording
No. of batteries to supply power
time (unit: min)
Using one battery (BN-V607U) installed in the camcorder
60
Using one battery (BN-V615U) installed in the optional Battery Holder*
attached to the camcorder
120
BN-V607U x 2
120
180
420
Using two batteries; one (BN-V607U) installed in the
camcorder and one (BN-V607U or BN-V615U)
installed in the optional Battery Holder* attached to
BN-V607U &
the camcorder
BN-V615U
Using a BN-V856U battery**
* The Battery Holder is included in the optional VU-V615KITU Battery Holder Kit.
** The BN-V856U battery, as well as the AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger for charging it, is included in
the optional VU-V856KITU Extended-Use Battery Pack Kit.
Installing The Battery Pack
The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder. Before installation, make sure the battery pack has
been charged fully.
OPEN BATTERY COVER
1
2
Slide down the open switch.
INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
Open switch
(BATTERY)
Insert the
mark end of the battery first.
Inserting the battery backwards will result in
malfunction.
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
3
NOTES:
● To remove the battery pack, turn off the
camcorder and open the battery cover so that the
battery pack comes out halfway. Then pull out the
battery pack.
● Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
Battery cover
Battery
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
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Indoor Use
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (provided) instead of a
battery.
Slide down the
open switch.
Power lamp
When power is supplied,
the power lamp lights.
To AC outlet
AC Power
Adapter/
Charger
Remove.
Power cord
AA-V68U
Coupler
Core filter
To DC OUT jack
DC cord
CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER
Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into
the camcorder.
SUPPLY POWER TO AC POWER
1
3 ADAPTER/CHARGER
Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord
into an AC outlet.
CONNECT DC CORD TO AC POWER
2 ADAPTER/CHARGER
Connect the DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/
Charger’s DC OUT jack.
NOTE:
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be
sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
Using The Battery Holder
For extended use, prepare the Battery Holder (included in the optional Battery Holder Kit VU-V615KITU), which
can be loaded with one battery pack. This Battery Holder can be used together with the battery installed in the
camcorder.
INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
To insert a battery pack, slide the battery lock
1
switch to the release position and insert the
battery
end first. To prevent the battery pack
from falling out, be sure to slide the battery lock
switch to the lock position.
ATTACH TO CAMCORDER
Insert the Battery Holder’s nub into the mounting
socket on the bottom of the camcorder and slide
the camcorder lock lever to the lock position.
2
Camcorder
connector
Nub
•To detach the camcorder, press the release
button on the lock lever and slide the lock lever
to the release position. Then slide the battery
lock switch to the release position.
Mark
NOTES:
● When the battery remaining power indicator appears
Camcorder lock lever
(with release button)
as
, that means the battery power is close to nil.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns
off automatically.
● Each time you start shooting, the camcorder chooses
the battery pack that has more remaining power, and
uses that as the power supply. That means both
battery packs will be exhausted at roughly the same
time.
Battery lock switch
Battery
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Date/Time Settings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback (੬ pg. 53).
Display
Lock button
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
Power lamp
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
AGC
4
M
END
Power Dial
Recording Menu
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
DATE / TIME
OFF
ON
Select Dial
4
DEC 25 ’ 98
PM 5 : 30
MENU button
RETURN
Date/Time Menu
Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery
To store the date/time in memory, a rechargeable
clock lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder.
While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet
using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or while the
battery pack installed in the camcorder continues to
supply power to the camcorder, the clock lithium
battery is always charged. However, if the
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clock lithium battery will become discharged and
the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When
this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC
outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger etc. for
over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery.
Then perform the date/time setting before using the
camcorder.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Set the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial, and pull
out the viewfinder.
•The power lamp comes on and the
camcorder is turned on.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
3 Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press the Select Dial and the Date/Time Menu
appears.
It is also possible to use the camcorder without the
date/time setting.
INPUT DATE AND TIME
4 Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DATE/
TIME” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the
Select Dial and “month” is highlighted and
begins blinking.
NOTE:
If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock
display will not move but the camcorder’s internal
clock continues to operate. Once you close the
menu, the date and time begin operation from the
current date and time, with no delay or loss.
Rotating the Select Dial, input the month. Press
the Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input
the day, year, hour and minute.
•
Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer
and highlight bar are set to “RETURN” to exit.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
OPEN/EJECT
switch
Cassette holder
Cassette cover
PUSH HERE
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
Erase protection switch**
NOTES:
OPEN CASSETTE COVER
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
1 Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECT
switch in the direction of the arrow. The
cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the
direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder
opens automatically.
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette cover and try
again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cover.
● Closing the cassette cover before the cassette
holder comes out may cause damage to the
camcorder.
● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded.
After the cassette holder is closed with the
camcorder switched off, however, it may not
recede. It is recommended to turn the power on
before loading or unloading.
● When shooting again after already shooting a
scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded
over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of
whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See
page 22 for information about recording from the
middle of a tape.
•Do not touch internal components.
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette cover.
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may
not be able to close the cover. Do not apply
force. Replace the battery with a fully
charged one before continuing.
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
SP
LP
DVM-30
DVM-60
30 min.
60 min.
45 min.
90 min.
** To protect valuable recordings . . .
.... slide the erase protection switch on the back of
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This
prevents this tape from being recorded over. If
you decide later that you do want to record on
this tape, slide the switch back to “REC” before
loading the tape.
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Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
Display
Lock button
Power lamp
Recording Menu
4
REC MODE
SP
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
M
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
END
Power dial
4
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
40X
ON
MENU button
Select Dial
DIS
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
Recording mode indicator
SP
SP
LP
END
NOTES:
SELECT OPERATION MODE
● If the recording mode is switched during
1 Set the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing down
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
the lock button located on the dial.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
3 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
SET RECORDING MODE
4 First move the pointer and highlight bar to
“REC MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press
the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP”
is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial twice to
exit from the Recording Menu.
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical,
providing 1.5 times the recording time.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
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Grip Strap Attachment
Pad
START/STOP
Grip Strap
Pad
3
Sub hand strap eyelet
Bottom of
camcorder
1
Length adjuster
2
Hand strap eyelet
Loop
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND
1 STRAP EYELET
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB
2 HAND STRAP EYELET
Open the pad and pull the grip strap in the
direction of the arrow to remove the grip strap
from the pad.
Open the pad and thread the grip strap through
the pad. Next, thread the end of the grip strap
through the sub hand strap eyelet.
Thread the end of the grip strap through the
hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of
the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure
secure attachment.
ADJUST LENGTH
3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can
easily operate the START/STOP button and the
zoom switch 1. Position the pad so that it
contacts the back of your hand and thread the
grip strap through the length adjuster 2, then
re-attach the pad 3.
•To use the strap as a hand strap, thread the
strap through the length adjuster when
attaching it to the camcorder.
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Tripod Mounting
Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket
on the bottom of the camcorder.
Bottom of
camcorder
Diopter Adjustment
Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.
Display
Diopter adjust lever
PAUSE
SELECT OPERATION MODE
ADJUST DIOPTER
1 Set the Power Dial to “
3 Slide the Diopter Adjust Lever located on the
A
M
” or “ ”.
bottom of the viewfinder.
TURN ON CAMCORDER
2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.
•Slide in either direction, while looking at the
viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
18
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Remote Control Unit
You can use the RM-V705B to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam
may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or
powerful lighting.
Infrared beam transmitting window
ZOOM (T/W) buttons
(੬ pg. 50)
START/STOP button (੬ pg. 20)
T
W
PLAY button (੬ pg. 50)
STOP button (੬ pg. 50)
REW button (੬ pg. 48)
PAUSE button (੬ pg. 49)
FF button (੬ pg. 48)
Installing The Battery
The RM-V705B uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
1 Pull out the battery holder by inserting a
pointed instrument into the slot.
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
2
3
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
RE-INSERT HOLDER
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(੬ pg. 2).
Slot
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Operation Mode
Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
A
M
Full Auto mode ( ), Manual mode ( ), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.
According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “F.AUTO”
or “MANUAL” appears in the upper left corner.
A
M
When set to “
”
When set to “ ”, “5S” or “
”
F . AUTO
MANUAL
PAUSE
PAUSE
To turn on the camcorder, first turn
the Power Dial to any operation mode
except “OFF”, then pull out the
viewfinder fully. When turning the
Power Dial from “OFF” to any other
position, press and hold the lock
button located on the dial.
Lock button
Power lamp
Power Dial Position
Function
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
Suitable for standard recording.
A
Full Auto:
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want
more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
M
Manual:
Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however manually
adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are effective.
5 second mode
recording: 5S
Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once the
camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film cameras.
Self-Timer:
Playback: PLAY
OFF
Allows you to play back a recording, ੬ pg. 48 – 59.
Allows you to switch off the camcorder. After setting to this position, Manual
Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to “AUTO”.
RECORDING Basic Recording
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EN
A
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (੬ pg. 10 – 19). Set the Power Dial to “
”
and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
NOTE:
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (੬ pg. 13). Even if they don’t appear during
recording, you can display them during playback (੬ pg. 53).
Display
Lock button
REC
444
Power lamp
M
Power Dial
During recording
START/STOP button
PAUSE
Select
Dial
IND.ON/OFF
button
Record-Standby
Tally lamp
Camera sensor
SELECT OPERATION MODE
END RECORDING
1 Set the Power Dial to “
A
5 When you’re finished recording, push back the
viewfinder until it clicks; the lens cover closes
and the power lamp goes out.
” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
2
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder
is pushed back.
•To turn power on again, pull out the
viewfinder.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes
on and the scene you’re aimed at appears.
•The Record-Standby mode is engaged.
OR
Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
START RECORDING
3 When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A
beep signals the start of recording and the tally
lamp comes on.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
STOP RECORDING
4
Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.
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NOTES:
Tape Remaining Indicator
● Be careful not to cover the camera sensor; built-in
here is the sensor necessory for shooting.
● If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode,
power shuts off automatically to conserve energy
and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on
again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again. As long as you don’t take out the tape you
were using or play it back, you can continue from
where you left off with no noticeable brake on the
recorded video.
The time remaining on the tape is automatically
monitored and displayed (੬ pg. 80). When the
tape ends, “TAPE END” appears. If the indications
are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears
when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.
Display
90 min
REC
● When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape.
Continue recording from where you stop so there
are no gaps by following “Recording from the
middle of a tape” (੬ pg. 22).
● Record-Standby means that a tape is loaded and
the camcorder is ready to record.
● During recording, sound is not heard from the
speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect
optional headphones to the headphones jack. The
sound volume at this point is the same as the level
it was adjusted during playback.
2 min
3 min
89 min
● To make the indications disappear, press and hold
the IND.ON/OFF button for more than approx. 1
second. However, it is impossible to remove the
tape running indicator “444” and warning
indications and so on (੬ pg. 80).
blinking
1 min
0 min
● When the battery remaining power indicator
appears as
, that means the battery power is
blinking
blinking
close to nil. When the battery power is exhausted,
power turns off automatically.
Viewfinder Indications
You can make the Viewfinder indications appear/
disappear.
Brightness Control
You can adjust the brightness of the display by
rotating the Select Dial.
PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON
1
When you do not want the indications to
appear, press the IND.ON/OFF button for
longer than approximately 1 second. Certain
indications disappear.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
1 Rotate the Select Dial until the brightness
indicator moves and the display reaches its
appropriate brightness.
Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to
make the indicaitons reappear.
•The brightness indication appears on the
display.
NOTE:
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator
and warnings etc. disappear from the viewfinder.
For the indications that can be removed, ੬ pg. 78.
RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.)
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Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing
back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this proce-
dure.
Power Dial
Stop button
Play/Pause button
Rewind button
Fast-forward
button
Power lamp
Lock button
START/STOP button
SELECT OPERATION MODE
START RECORDING
1 Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing 5 Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode
down the lock button located on the dial.
•The power lamp comes on.
except “PLAY” and “OFF”, then press START/
STOP.
•Start recording from a point prior to the end
of the last recording. A few seconds of the
end of the last recording will be erased.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.
START SEARCH
NOTE:
3 Press 6/
4, then press
2
or 3. Watch in the
Even if you start recording from the end of the
previous recording leaving no blank space, there
may be situations where a clean transition is not
possible.
viewfinder for the spot where you want to
begin recording.
ENGAGE STILL MODE
4 Once you find the spot at which you want to
start recording, press 6/4 twice to engage the
Still mode.
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 63), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is recorded partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed,
the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same
time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a
tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (੬ pg. 22) in the following
cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when
Display
you shoot again.
Time code is displayed
during playback.
•When power shuts off during shooting.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted
during shooting.
Minutes
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
Seconds
•When shooting again after already shooting a
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
TC 12 : 34 : 24
NOTES:
● The Time Code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
Blank
Newly recorded scene
Shooting start point
Shooting stop point
Shooting start point
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
New scene
Latest scene
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
RECORDING Basic Recording (Cont.)
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Zoom
Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (੬ pg. 32).
Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is
variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
A
● In Full Auto mode (when the Power Dial is set to “ ”), zoom magnification of up to 40X is possible. In
M
Manual mode (when the Power Dial is set to “ ”), zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X.
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital
Zoom.
● During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing (5SD mode,
੬ pg. 26, Picture Wipe/Dissolve function, ੬ pg. 37, Snapshot, ੬ pg. 29, etc.) are activated.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the zoom switch is set all the
way to “W”.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
D
T
D
T
D
T
D
T
W
W
W
W
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
D
T
Digital zoom
zone
Zoom switch
W
10X (optical)
zoom zone
Zoom display
RECORDING Advanced Features
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
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25
M
When the Power Dial is set to “ ”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time
during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” ੬ pg. 13). Set
“DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set
A
to “ ”.
Display
Lock button
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
AGC
4
M
END
Power Dial
Recording Menu
ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
DATE / TIME
OFF
ON
Select Dial
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MENU button/
IND.ON/OFF button
4
RETURN
Date/Time Menu
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
5 Cycle through the available settings of the
selected functions by rotating the Select Dial
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar
automatically move to “RETURN”.
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
6 Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is
complete and the menu disappears.
NOTES:
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
3
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press it and the Date/Time Menu appears.
● Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON
SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The
display appears on the connected TV .
● The Indicator/Display function overrides these
settings. Even if you have set “ON SCREEN” to
“ON”, pressing the IND.ON/OFF button for
longer than 1 second removes the indications
from the screen. Pressing it for longer than 1
second again makes the indications re-appear.
SELECT FUNCTION
4
Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“DISPLAY” by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it. The pointer stops blinking, indicating
that the function has been selected.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Scene (5-second recording)
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second
function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previously
adjusted condition. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/Wipe (੬ pg. 35), P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 41)
and other manual operations cannot be performed.
Display
Lock button
MANUAL
REC
444
5S
START/STOP button
Power Dial
5S MODE
Dissolves during 5 second mode recording
Select “5SD” at the System Menu (੬ pg. 34).
After 5 sec.
MANUAL
“5SD MODE” appears in step 2 below.
Record one 5-second clip, and the image at
the end of the clip is stored. If you record the
next clip within 5 minutes, the previous
scene dissolves as the new scene appears.
PAUSE
5S MODE
•If you turn the power off, the stored image
will be lost.
Record-Standby
SELECT OPERATION MODE
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
1 Turn the Power Dial to “5S” while pressing 4 Set the Power Dial to the “
A
M
”, “ ” or “OFF”
down the lock button located on the dial.
position.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully. “5S MODE”
appears.
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .
.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 3, press
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 6-second
still (੬ pg. 28). When “SCENE” is set to
“ANIM.” (੬ pg. 34), this function is not
available.
2
ENGAGE 5S MODE
3 Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights
and beep sounds to indicate the start of
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode.
NOTE:
When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the System
Menu, the 5-second recording function is not
available. Animation recording of a 1/8-second clip
is taken instead (੬ pg. 34).
•If you press and hold START/STOP within 5
seconds after recording starts, Record-
Standby mode is not engaged.
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Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
Display
Lock button
MANUAL
– – –
Power lamp
PAUSE
Self-Timer indication
Power Dial
After 15 sec.
START/STOP button
MANUAL
REC
444
When the START/STOP button is pressed,
the tally lamp changes as shown below:
During recording
Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)
Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting
starts soon)
Stops blinking
and stays on
(Self-Timer
¥
¥
4
shooting starts)
After approx. 15 sec.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
END SELF-TIMER RECORDING
1 Turn the Power Dial to “
5 Set the Power Dial to the “
A
M
” while pressing
”, “ ” or “OFF”
down the lock button located on the dial.
position.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully. The Self-Timer
indication appears.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
2
press down the lock button.
To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .
.... in step 3, press SNAPSHOT instead of
START/STOP. After 15 seconds, a 6-second still
is recorded. After that, the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
•The camcorder enters the Record-Standby
mode.
ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE
3 Press START/STOP.
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
recording begins.
STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING
4 Press START/STOP.
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.
Display
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
PHOTO MODE
SCENE
BEEP / TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE 32kHz
ID NUMBER
FRAME
5S
OFF
40X
ON
ON
PHOTO
DIS
OFF
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
AGC
06
OFF
4
DEMO. MODE
END
4
RETURN
During snapshot
Recording Menu
System Menu
SNAPSHOT button
Lock button
Power Dial
M
Select Dial
MENU buton
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
M
4 Move the pointer and highlight bar to “PHOTO
MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press it and
choose the appropriate mode among the five
Snapshot modes (੬ pg. 29) by rotating it. Stop
when the one you want is displayed and press
it again. The pointer and highlight bar
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
2
3
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
automatically move to “RETURN”. Press the
Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and
the menu disappears.
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
SYSTEM MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press it and the System Menu appears.
TAKE SNAPSHOT
5
Press the SNAPSHOT Button.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
normal recording resumes.
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FULL*
(Snapshot mode
with no frame)
FRAME*
(Snapshot mode
with frame)
PIN-UP
(Pin-Up mode)
MULTI 4
(Multi-Analyzer 4)
MULTI 9
(Multi-Analyzer 9)
* : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout.
Motor Drive mode:
NOTES:
Keeping the SNAPSHOT Button pressed provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (The interval
between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)
● In Full Auto mode, all Snapshot modes are
available. However, the Snapshot mode cannot
be changed.
● During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are
available.
● However, during playback, “MULTI 4” and
“MULTI 9” are not available when the
“MONOTONE” or “SEPIA” playback effect
(੬ pg. 51) is selected.
● The Snapshot mode is not possible while Digital
Zoom (zoom magnification of over 10X,
੬ pg. 32) is activated.
● If certain P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 42) are activated,
some Snapshot modes cannot be used. If you
select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the
current situation, the “PHOTO” indication blinks
when you press the SNAPSHOT button.
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Menus
The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions:
Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image Stabilizer, Gain Up, Date/Time Menu,
System Menu. The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica-
tion, Stabilization and Gain Up.
Please refer to pages 31, 32 for details.
Display
Lock button
4
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
AGC
M
END
Power Dial
Recording Menu
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
Select Dial
GAIN UP
AGC
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
MENU button
4
END
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
4 Cycle the available settings of the selected
function by rotating the Select Dial. Stop when
the one you need is displayed. Then press it,
and the pointer and highlight bar automatically
move to “END”.
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 3 and 4.
SELECT FUNCTION
3
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired function by rotating the Select Dial,
then press it. The pointer stops blinking,
indicating that the function has been selected.
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
5 Press the Select Dial. Selection is complete and
the menu disappears.
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SP
LP
SQUEEZE
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
CINEMA
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
AGC
10X
40X
100X
ON
OFF
AUTO A
AGC
OFF
4
END
REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can change the tape recording speed. LP tape speed is slower than SP, allowing LP to record 1.5 times
longer than SP.
NOTES:
● Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit. Playback may not be successful
on other units.
A
● When the Power Dial is set to “ ”, the manually adjusted recording mode is used.
WIDE MODE
This recording mode is compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9 aspect ratio). When using this mode, please
refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
SQUEEZE–For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen
without distortion.
vertically.
appears. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/viewfinder, the image is elongated
CINEMA–Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the
black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. During play-
back/recording on 4:3 TVs/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the
image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
OFF –Select “OFF” when you don’t want to use either of the above modes.
NOTES:
● When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema, Squeeze cannot be distinguished from
Cinema during fast-forward or rewind.
● During Full-Auto operation, both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable.
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ZOOM (Zoom magnification)
You can select 10X, 40X, or 100X maximum zoom magnifications.
10X–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording.
40X–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up.
100X–Electronically-processed images at 100-times magnification.
NOTES:
● Even if 40X or 100X is selected, Digital Zoom (magnification of over 10X) cannot be used while functions
done through Digital image processing (5SD mode, ੬ pg. 26, Picture Wipe/Dissolve function, ੬ pg. 37,
Snapshot, ੬ pg. 28, etc.) are activated.
● During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected automatically.
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no
contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image.
ON –Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up. “ ” appears during
recording.
OFF–When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to “OFF”.
If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject, unnecessary compensation
occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image.
NOTES:
● Even if the stabilizer is set to “ON
” in Manual mode, it is automatically set to “OFF” in Full Auto
Mode.
● The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting.
● The Stabilizer will not work if the scene has little or no contrast.
● The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
GAIN UP
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting.
AGC–This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. The overall appearance is jagged, but the image
is bright.
AUTO
–The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or
poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject's
movements are not smooth or natural. When set to this mode, “ ” is displayed.
OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a problem. Enables recording of the actual brightness you see.
A
A
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System Menu
The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Snapshot, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound
Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode.
Display
Lock button
REC MODE
WIDE MODE
ZOOM
SP
OFF
40X
ON
DIS
GAIN UP
AGC
M
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
Power Dial
Recording Menu
PHOTO MODE
SCENE
BEEP / TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE 32kHz
ID NUMBER
DEMO. MODE
FRAME
5S
ON
OFF
Select Dial
06
OFF
MENU button
4
RETURN
System Menu
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
M
5 Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the
available settings for the selected function, and
stop when the desired setting appears. Then
press it, and the pointer and highlight bar
automatically move to “RETURN”.
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
2
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
•To set the parameters for a different function,
repeat steps 4 and 5.
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
3 Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
SYSTEM MENU” by rotating the Select Dial,
then press it. The System Menu appears.
CLOSE SYSTEM MENU
6 Press the Select Dial twice. Setting is complete
and the System Menu disappears.
SELECT FUNCTION
4 Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired function by rotating the Select Dial,
then press it. The pointer stops blinking,
indicating that the function has been selected.
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PIN-UP
FRAME
5S
FULL
MULTI 4
MULTI 9
PHOTO MODE
SCENE
BEEP / TALLY
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE 32kHz
ID NUMBER
DEMO. MODE
FRAME
5S
5SD
ANIM.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
32kHz
OFF
ON
06
OFF
48kHz
This number is necessary when connecting
the camcorder to a computer [01 to 99].
4
RETURN
OFF
ON
PHOTO MODE
See pages 28 and 29.
WIND CUT
When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise
created by wind.
SCENE (5-Second Mode) (੬ pg. 26)
ON–When shooting in high winds, set to “ON” to
5S–Pressing START/STOP allows you to take a 5-
reduce noise.
second “clip”. Press repeatedly for a succession of
short recordings.
5SD–If you record a 5-second clip within 5 minutes
after the previous one, the end of the old scene
dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a
2-second period.
ANIM. (Animation)–Each time you press START/
STOP, a 1/8-second recording is taken. By using an
inanimate object and changing its position between
shots, you can record the subject as though it’s
moving.
•Animation is not available in the LP mode. If you
tried to record in the LP mode after setting ANIM.,
the recording mode indicator "LP" begins to blink,
and recording goes on in the SP mode.
•“ ” appears.
•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
OFF–This function is disabled.
NOTE:
The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto
operation.
SOUND MODE
Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz.
32 kHz–This setting enables recording of stereo
sound on four separate channels, and is recom-
mended for use when performing Audio Dubbing
with another digital camcorder.
48 kHz–This setting enables recording of stereo
sound on two separate channels.
NOTE:
During use of SCENE effect, focus (੬ pg. 43) and
exposure control (੬ pg. 44) enter Full Auto operation.
NOTE:
A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for
Audio Dubbing with another digital camcorder.
BEEP/TALLY
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or
off, and at the beginning and end of recording.
Tally lamp lights up during recording.
DEMO. MODE (Demonstration Mode)
This setting demonstrates certain functions such as
P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 42), etc., and can be used to
confirm how these functions operate. When the
camcorder is turned off, “DEMO. MODE” is set to
“OFF”.
ON–To activate the beep and tally lamp.
OFF–To turn off the beep and tally lamp.
NOTE:
If a tape is in the camcorder, the Demo mode
cannot be turned on.
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FADE/WIPE Effects
IMPORTANT:
If certain P.AE/Effects (੬ pg. 42) are activated, some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/
Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the indication blinks.
Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to
scene. Refer to pages 35 – 40 for Fade/Wipe effects and techniques.
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu.
Display
FADER / WIPE
MANUAL
W
H
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
P
WIPE–SHUTTER
RANDOM
PAUSE
?
R
H
4
OFF
W
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
SEL.
4
FADER–WHITE
FADER–BLACK
FADER–MOSAIC
FADER–B.W
BK
OFF
B W
RETURN
Manual Mode Item Menu
Fader/Wipe Menu
Lock button
Power Dial
Select Dial
START/STOP
button
M
SELECT OPERATION MODE
•The Fader/Wipe Menu disappears and the
effect is reserved. The indicator representing
the selected effect appears.
M
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
START RECORDING
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
5 Press START/STOP to start recording and
2 MENU
activate fade- or wipe- in
Press the Select Dial.
OR . . .
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU
3 Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FADER/
WIPE” by rotating the Select Dial and then
press it. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears.
END RECORDING
Press START/STOP to end recording and
activate fade- or wipe- out.
TO CANCEL FADE/WIPE EFFECTS
6 In step 4, move the pointer and highlight bar to
“OFF”. Press the Select Dial.
SELECT EFFECT
4
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it.
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Fades and Wipes
A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or
white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (੬ pg. 35).
BK
Select any one effect from
W
H
,
,
,
B W
,
,
,
,
,
and
of the Fader/Wipe Menu.
FADE
Example
FADER – WHITE
W
H
Fade In
Fade Out
WIPE
Example
WIPE – SCROLL
Wipe In
START/STOP
button
M
Wipe Out
NOTE:
ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN
1 Press START/STOP to start recording, and the
Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically.
You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by
pressing and holding the START/STOP button.
ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT
2 When you want to stop recording the scene,
press START/STOP. Before the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode, the Fade Out
or Wipe Out occurs automatically.
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Picture Wipe/Dissolve
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture
Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (੬ pg. 35).
Select any one effect from
P
,
P
,
,
,
,
and
of the Fader/Wipe Menu.
P
P
P
P
P
Previous scene end
Example
WIPE – SCROLL
P
The next scene gradually wipes in over the
previous scene.
Within 5 minutes . . .
START/STOP
button
M
Wipe In
NOTES:
START RECORDING
● If the power is turned off after a scene is finished
recording, the stored point is erased.
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve
combination. When this happens, the Picture
Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Try recording
again, but don’t turn the power off when you’re
finished. Please be advised that power also shuts
off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the
Record-Standby mode.
1 Press START/STOP.
ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE
2 Press START/STOP when one scene is finished.
The point at which the scene ended is stored in
memory.
RESUME RECORDING
3 If you start recording a new scene within 5
minutes of the end of the previous recording
(without having turned the camcorder’s power
off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing
the new scene.
● The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is
not stored.
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Random Variations
?
R
When
is selected, the camcorder chooses one of
W
H
BK
the fades/wipes at random.
START RECORDING
1 Press START/STOP. The camcorder does the
rest, selecting an effect at random.
•The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe
In. If you press START/STOP during record-
ing, Record-Standby mode is preceded by a
Fade Out or Wipe Out; when you resume
recording, it begins with a Fade In or Wipe
In.
NOTE:
The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available
when Random Fader is activated.
M
START/STOP
button
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FADER AND WIPE MENU
MENU
EFFECT
Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER — WHITE
W
H
Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER — BLACK
FADER — MOSAIC
FADER — B.W
B
K
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade
out from color to black and white.
B W
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left
corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
WIPE — CORNER
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in
toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually
wiping out to the center.
WIPE — WINDOW
WIPE — SLIDE
WIPE — DOOR
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and
right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen
reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen,
or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE — SCROLL
WIPE — SHUTTER
Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and
bottom, or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom,
leaving a black screen.
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FADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.)
MENU
EFFECT
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually
disappears.
DISSOLVE
P
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper
right corner to the lower left corner.
WIPE — CORNER
P
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.
WIPE — WINDOW
P
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from
right to left.
WIPE — SLIDE
P
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and
left, like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
WIPE — DOOR
P
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the
screen to the top.
WIPE — SCROLL
P
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center
toward the top and bottom of the screen.
WIPE — SHUTTER
P
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects
the effect used in scene transition (from the Fade and Wipe
effects).
RANDOM
?
R
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P.AE/Effects
IMPORTANT:
If certain Fades or Wipes (੬ pg. 39, 40) are activated, some P.AE/Effects cannot be used. If you select a
P.AE/Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the effect’s symbol begins flashing.
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effect Menu.
Display
P. AE / EFFECT
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
1
2
SLOW X4
SLOW X10
OFF
1/60
PAUSE
1/60
1/60
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
SEL.
4
SHUTTER
4
OFF
1/100 SHUTTER 1/100
1/250
1/500
1/250
1/500
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
RETURN
The indicator for the selected
mode appears, and the
Manual Mode Item Menu
P.AE/EFFECT Menu
selected mode is engaged.
Select Dial
Lock button
Power Dial
M
SELECT OPERATION MODE
START RECORDING
5 Press START/STOP. The image begins with the
selected effect.
M
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
6 To turn off the selected effect, re-access the
P.AE/Effect Menu and move the pointer and
highlight bar to “OFF” by rotating the Select
Dial. Then press it.
2 MENU
Press the Select Dial and move the pointer and
highlight bar to "P.AE/EFFECT" by rotating the
Select Dial.
NOTE:
ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU
Press the Select Dial. The P.AE/Effect Menu
appears.
P.AE/Effects can be changed during recording or
during Record-Standby.
3
4
SELECT EFFECT
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired effect by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it.
•The P.AE/Effect Menu disappears and the
selected mode is activated. The symbol of the
selected mode appears.
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SHUTTER
(Variable Shutter
(Speed)
CLASSIC FILM
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a
second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp
is reduced.
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE
1/250, 1/500–These settings allow fast-moving
images to be captured one frame at a time, for
vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the
shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.
Use the shutter function under good lighting
conditions.
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter
than they would be under good natural lighting.
TWILIGHT
SLOW X4
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to
quadruple the sensitivity.
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance (੬ pg. 46) is initially set to
but can be changed to your desired setting.
When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder
automatically adjusts the focus from approx.
,
SLOW X10
10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the
focus manually.
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to
provide 10 times the sensitivity.
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for
a classic look.
NOTES:
● When using Slow Shutter, the image takes on a
strobe-like effect.
● Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas.
● The Manual Focus indication may appear and
flash when Slow Shutter is in use.
● If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It
is also recommended that you use a tripod, if
possible.
MONOTONE
Like classic black and white films, your footage is
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema
mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.
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Manual Focus Adjustment
The camcorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from approx. 5 cm to infinity automatically. However, when
focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually.
Factory preset is “AUTO”.
Display
Lock button
4
FOCUS
MANUAL
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
M
OFF
RETURN
Power Dial
Manual Mode
Item Menu
FOCUS
Select Dial
Focus zone
(Focus is adjusted at the
center of the screen)
Manual focus indicator
SELECT OPERATION MODE
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
5 Press the Select Dial. Focus adjustment is
complete. The indication changes from
“FOCUS” to “MANUAL”.
M
1
First turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
•If you want to reset the focus, repeat from
2 MENU
step 2.
Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.
To Change To Auto Focus . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The manual focus indicators
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
3
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “FOCUS”
by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate
the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then
press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disap-
pears and “FOCUS” is displayed in the upper
left corner. The focus is locked at this point.
A
disappear. Or set the Power Dial to “ ”.
NOTES:
● After the Power Dial is set to “OFF”, Manual
Focus is reset to “AUTO”.
● Manual focus is recommended in the following
situations:
•When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an
object with little or no contrast.
•When wire or other obstacles come between the
camcorder and the subject.
•When shooting objects with a detailed design or
pattern.
•When shooting under flourescent or flickering
lighting.
ADJUST FOCUS
4
Rotate the Select Dial.
•“ ” blinks while rotating the Select Dial
“
”
upward to focus on faraway targets, and
blinks while rotating the Select Dial downward
to focus on closer targets.
•When the focus reaches its near or far limit, the
“
” or “ ” will begin blinking.
•When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try
zooming in or out, then try the manual focus
adjustment again.
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Exposure Control
Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari-
son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.
Display
Lock button
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
OFF
4
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
M
OFF
RETURN
Power Dial
Manual Mode
Item Menu
EXP.
0
Select Dial
Exposure control indicator
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
SELECT OPERATION MODE
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The Exposure Control
indicator disappears. Or set the Power Dial to
A
M
1
First turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
“
”.
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
2 MENU
NOTES:
Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
● After the Power Dial is set to “OFF”, Exposure
Control is reset to “AUTO”.
Menu appears.
● Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
the following situations:
•When shooting using reverse lighting or when
the background is too bright.
•When shooting on a reflective natural back-
ground such as at the beach or when skiing.
•When the background is overly dark or the
subject light.
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPO-
SURE” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it.
Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”,
then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu
disappears and “EXP.” and the Exposure
Control indicator are displayed.
3
ADJUST EXPOSURE
Rotate the Select Dial to brighten or darken the
image.
4
5
Brightness control of the display
To adjust the brightness of the display, rotate the
Select Dial (੬ pg. 21). Note that the actual
recorded image's brightness can not be changed by
rotating this dial.
•The adjustment range is from –6 to +6.
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
Press the Select Dial. Exposure adjustment is
complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to
“MANUAL”.
•If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.
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Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance
(thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will
not darken.
Display
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
OFF
Lock button
Power Dial
4
RETURN
M
Manual Mode Item Menu
0 L
Select Dial
Iris lock
indicator
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The Exposure Control indicator
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
L
and “ ” disappear. Or set the Power Dial to
A
“
”.
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
NOTES:
2 MENU
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa-
tions:
Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When the subject is backing away.
● When zooming.
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPO-
SURE” by rotating the Select Dial and then
press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display
“MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is displayed.
3
4
To lock the exposure control and the iris . . .
CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the
viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial
for over 2 seconds. The exposure setting
.... after step 3, adjust the exposure rotating the
Select Dial. Then lock the iris in step 4. For
automatic locking, rotate the Select Dial to
display "AUTO", then press it in step 3. The iris
becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.
L
display and “ ” appear, indicating that the iris
is locked.
Iris
Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed
in the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to
“MANUAL”.
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit
environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too
much light from enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil
dilates to allow more light in.
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White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is
correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, the more advanced camcorder operator
would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
Display
W . BAL .
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
4
AUTO
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
OFF
OFF
4
RETURN
RETURN
Manual Mode Item Menu
White Balance Adjustment
Lock button
Power Dial
M
Select Dial
SELECT OPERATION MODE
CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-
1 First turn the Power Dial to “
M
5 MENT
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
Press the Select Dial again. Selection is complete.
The indication “W. BAL.” changes to “MANUAL”.
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
2 MENU
.... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the Power Dial
A
to “ ”.
Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.
NOTES:
● White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects
Sepia or Monotone are activated.
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST-
3 MENT
● During 5-second recording, manually adjusted White
Balance Adjustment settings are used, although other
menu settings are the same as in Full Auto mode.
Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“W.BALANCE” by rotating the Select Dial.
Then press it. The Manual Mode Item menu
disappears and “W.BAL.” appears in the upper
left corner and “AUTO” appears on the screen.
AUTO–The white balance is adjusted automatically.
This is the factory preset position.
“
”– When shooting with the white balance
already having been set on the subject
(੬ pg. 47).
”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
”– When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
4 Cycle through the available settings of the
selected functions by rotating the Select Dial,
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
“
“
“
”– When using a video light or other similar
type of lighting.
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Manual White Balance Operation
If the camera is operating in manual mode, perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various
types of lighting
Display
White paper
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
W. BALANCE
FADER
4
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
OFF
RETURN
Lock button
Power Dial
Manual Mode
Item Menu
M
MANUAL
Select Dial
Manual White Balance
Adjustment
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The
white balance is adjusted based on the color,
changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green;
blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper
purple.
SELECT OPERATION MODE
1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment (੬ pg. 46), select “
MAN.”.
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
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.
2
NOTES:
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature
is different depending on the light source, the tint
of the subject will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
ENTER SETTING
3 Press the Select Dial until the
begins
blinking.
•When the setting is completed, the
blinking.
stops
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual
White Balance operation, the setting is retained
even if the power is turned off or the battery
removed.
EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
4 ADJUSTMENT
Press the Select Dial. The indication “W.BAL.”
changes to “MANUAL” and only the Manual
White Balance indicator
is displayed.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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You can watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder.
Display
Power Dial
Tape running indicator
4
Power lamp
Lock button
SELECT OPERATION MODE
VIEWING RECORDING
1
2
Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial. The
Power lamp comes on.
4
5
Press 6/4
.
4
appears and the recorded
footage can be viewed. The sound is heard
from the speaker.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
END PLAYBACK
Pull out the viewfinder.
Press 5. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
REWIND TAPE
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
3 Press
2
.
2
is displayed. If you rewind all
the way to the end of the tape, it stops
automatically.
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To Perform High-Speed Search . . .
Slow-Motion Playback
.... press
2
or
3
after pressing 6/4. The tape
● To perform Slow-motion playback, the optional
RM-V712U remote control is necessary.
● To change from normal to slow-motion playback,
press the Pause button at the point where you want
to start playback in slow motion, point the remote
control at the remote sensor, and press the remote's
Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button. After
playing back for about 20 seconds in Slow
Rewind or after playing back for about 60
seconds in Slow Forward, normal playback
resumes. To stop slow-motion playback in
progress, press the Play button.
will move at approximately 9 times the normal
playback speed. Watch in the viewfinder and,
when you reach the spot you want to see, press
6/4 and normal playback resumes.
.... during playback, press and hold
2
or 3. The
search continues as long as you hold the
button. Once you release it, normal playback
resumes.
.... a slight mosaic effect appears on screen during
High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.
● During slow-motion playback, due to digital
image processing, the picture may take on a
mosaic effect.
Still Playback
To temporarily stop playback, press 6/4. Press
again to resume playback. If still playback contin-
ues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s
Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5
minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s power is
automatically turned off.
● After the Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button is
pressed, the still image may be displayed for a
few seconds, then the screen may become blue
back for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
● There may be a small margin between the slow-
motion playback start point you chose and the
start point at which the camcorder actually begins
playback in slow motion.
● During Slow-motion playback, there will be
disturbances in video. This is not a malfunction.
NOTES:
● The sound is not available during High-Speed
Search.
● Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back. The
screen becomes blue back.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features
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Playback Zoom
The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback.
Available only with the
RM-V712U remote control.
See “INFORMATION” below.
Remote sensor
ᮣ
Press (Right) to
move image
Normal playback
Press T
Power Dial
Lock button
RM-V705B (provided)
RM-V712U (optional)
Zoom buttons
SHIFT
T
T
W
Stop button
Play button
W
Zoom buttons
PLAY
Left/Right/Up/
Down buttons
STOP
PLAY
STOP
NOTES:
FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and
still playback.
1 Press the Play button to start playback.
ACTIVATE ZOOM
● During digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
2 Press the zoom buttons (T/W) on the remote
control. Make sure the remote control is
pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor.
INFORMATION
•Pressing T zooms in.
The optional RM-V712U remote control
(included in the VU-V63KITU Station Kit)
enables you to move the image around on the
TV screen to find a particular portion of the
picture. While holding down SHIFT,
END ZOOM
3
Press and hold W until magnification returns to
normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.
ᮤ
ᮣ
ᮡ
ᮢ
press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).
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Playback Effects
To use these playback effects, the optional RM-V712U remote control (included in the VU-V63KITU Station
Kit) is necessary. These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of
the 4 effects.
PLAYBACK EFFECT
PLAYBACK EFFECT Select
Menu
4
OFF
1
2
3
4
CLASSIC FILM
MONOTONE
SEPIA
B/W
STROBE
Remote sensor
Power Dial
Lock button
RM-V712U
(optional)
T
W
Play button
PLAY
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
NOTES:
START PLAYBACK
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again
re-activates the selected effect.
1 Press the Play button (
4).
ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT
2 MENU
● Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the
selected effect.
● When “MONOTONE” or “SEPIA” is activated, the
“MULTI 4” and “MULTI 9” Snapshot modes
(੬ pg. 29) are not available.
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAY-
BACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.
SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired effect by pressing EFFECT. The selected
function is activated and after 2 seconds the
menu disappears.
The effects that can be used during playback are
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe. The
effects work the same in playback as they did in
recording. Refer to page 42 for more information.
3
PLAYBACK Advanced Features (Cont.)
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Playback Menu
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions:
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies
to all except Synchro Comp (੬ pg. 66, 67).
Display
FULL SOUND
FULL SOUND
SOUND2
SOUND2
SOUND1
48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0 . 0
4
48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0 . 0
SOUND1
DISPLAY
ON
DISPLAY
ON
ON
OFF
TIMECODE
OFF
TIMECODE
OFF
ON
4
END
END
OFF
Playback Menu
Power Dial
Lock button
Select Dial
MENU button
SELECT OPERATION MODE
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
4 Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the
available settings for the selected function, and
stop when the desired setting appears. Then
press the Select Dial, and the pointer and
highlight bar automatically move to “END”.
1 First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
dial. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
2 Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in
the viewfinder and on the connected TV.
•To set parameters for other functions, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
SELECT FUNCTION
CLOSE MENU
3
Move the pointer and highlight bar to the
desired function by rotating the Select Dial.
Press the Select Dial to activate.
5 Press the Select Dial again, and the menu
disappears.
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Playback Sound
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”
and 48 kHz is preset to “FULL SOUND”.)
RECORDING SOUND
DISPLAY
FULL SOUND
SOUND 1
OUTPUT SOUND
32 kHz
Stereo sound
Stereo sound
SOUND 2
48 kHz
FULL SOUND
SOUND 1
“L” sound is output on both channels
“R” sound is output on both channels
SOUND 2
When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback
Menu and, in step 3 on page 52, select “32kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or
“SOUND 2”. When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz, set in the same manner.
NOTES:
● You can also use the optional RM-V712U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR button to change the
output sound (without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at
the camcorder’s remote sensor. The RM-V712U remote control is included in the optional VU-V63KITU
Station Kit.
● During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection
cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper
left corner.
Display
Minutes
Seconds
DEC 25 ’ 98
PM 5 : 30
TC 12 : 34 : 24
Frames*
*30 frames = 1 second
TIME CODE
(Displaying The Time Code During Playback)
DISPLAY
(Displaying the Date During Playback)
You can display the Time Code on screen during
playback. This is especially useful for editing. This
function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select
“TIME CODE” at the Playback Menu and change
the setting (੬ pg. 52).
If the time has been set, the date is automatically
recorded separately from the recorded video signal.
You can display or remove the date anytime during
playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it
off, select “DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and
change the setting (੬ pg. 52).
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback
screen.
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen.
OFF–The Time Code does not appear.
OFF–The date is not displayed.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections
VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)
Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
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TV
To VIDEO IN connector
Core filter
Yellow to VIDEO
White to AUDIO L
Red to AUDIO R
To
TV or VCR
VIDEO/AUDIO
cable (provided)
To AV OUT
connector
To AUDIO IN connector (L/R)
VCR
Connector is
under the cover.
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55
NOTES:
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the
battery pack. (੬ pg. 12)
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR
Pull out the connector cover and open it.
● Never connect any other VIDEO/AUDIO cable
than the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable to the
camcorder’s AV OUT connector.
● When using the provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable,
make sure you connect the end of the cable with
the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter
improves performance of equipment.
● 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.
● To keep the camcorder's display from appearing
on the TV screen during playback, press the
IND.ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second.
Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 54).
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
3 Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
TURN ON POWER
4
Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial and
turn on the TV/VCR.
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE
Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate
for video playback.
5
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time, Time Code
.... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu
(੬ pg. 52).
•Playback Sound Mode Display
M
.... set the Power Dial to “ ”, press the MENU
button, and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/
Time Menu (੬ pg. 13) to “ON” or “OFF”.
Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.
PLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.)
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VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station*)
Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
To AC outlet
Power cord
Mark
Power lamp
AC Charger
CAMERA charger
indicator
Station*
TV
(optional)
Lock!
S-VIDEO cable*
To S-VIDEO
OUT connector
To S-VIDEO IN
connector
(optional)
Core filter
Red to AUDIO R
Yellow to VIDEO
White to AUDIO L
VIDEO/AUDIO
cable* (optional)
To
TV or VCR
White to AUDIO L
Yellow to VIDEO
Core filter
Red to AUDIO R
To VIDEO/AUDIO
IN connectors
Connect when the S-VIDEO cable is not used
* The AC Charger Station, S-VIDEO cable and VIDEO/AUDIO cable are
included in the optional VU-V63KITU Station Kit.
VCR
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION
3 TO TV OR VCR
1
2
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
Connect as shown in the illustration above and
plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord into
an AC outlet.
ATTACH AND LOCKS
Align the mark on the camcorder with the one
on the AC Charger Station and slide the
camcorder to the AC Charger Station in the
direction of the arrow. Slide the lock lever on
the AC Charger Station in the direction of the
arrow until it clicks. The camcorder and the
AC Charger Station are now securely attached.
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4.
If not . . . go to step 5.
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV
4 INPUT
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
•When removing the camcorder, press the
Release button and slide the lock lever in the
opposite direction of the arrow and detach
the camcorder in the opposite direction of
the arrow.
•The AC Charger Station cannot function
using the camcorder’s battery pack.
TURN ON POWER
5 Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial and
turn on the TV/VCR.
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE
6 Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate
for video playback.
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57
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time, Time Code
NOTES:
● Never touch the connector on the bottom of
the camcorder or on the AC Charger Station. If
the pins are damaged, the connectors will
become unusable due to contact failure.
● Never connect any cable other than those
included in the optional VU-V63KITU Station Kit
to the AC Charger Station’s S-VIDEO, VIDEO
and AUDIO OUT connectors.
.... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu
(੬ pg. 52).
•Playback Sound Mode Display
M
.... set the Power Dial to “ ”, press the MENU
button, and set “ON SCREEN” in the Date/
Time Menu (੬ pg. 13) to “ON” or “OFF”.
Then set the Power Dial back to “PLAY”.
● When using the VIDEO/AUDIO cable or
S-VIDEO cable included in the optional
VU-V63KITU Station Kit, make sure you connect
the end of the cable with the core filter to the AC
Charger Station. The core filter improves
performance of equipment.
● 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.
● To keep the camcorder's display from appearing
on the TV screen during playback, press the
IND.ON/OFF button for longer than 1 second.
Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack
If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the AC Charger Station, you can charge the
battery pack. After doing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 56, plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord into an AC
outlet. The AC Charger Station’s CAMERA charger indicator starts blinking to indicate that charging has
begun. When it stops blinking but stays on, charging is complete. The charging time for one BN-V607U
battery pack is approx. 100 minutes.
Charging Two Battery Packs
If two battery packs are attached to the AC Charger Station (one attached to the AC Charger Station and
one in the camcorder attached to it), they will be charged in the order that they were attached.
The charging time for two BN-V607U battery packs is approx. 190 minutes.
NOTE:
To charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder, be sure to switch off the camcorder first. If it is
not switched off, charging will not begin.
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections
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Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
Connection to the Digital Printer GV-DT1 (optional) allows you to print out the images or to transfer the
captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes
from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This function is called Digital
Dubbing (੬ pg. 61), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.
To AC outlet
Power cord
Coupler
Core filter
To DC OUT jack
DC cord
PC
To PARALLEL
(PRINTER)
connector
Video unit equipped
with a DV input connector
Printer cable
(commercially available)
2 way-Parallel Interface
To DV IN
connector
To PARALLEL
connector
DV cable (optional)
To DV IN
connector
To DV OUT/IN
connector
Connector is
under the cover.
Digital Printer
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CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
TURN ON POWER
1 Make sure all the units are turned off.
5 Turn the camcorder’s Power Dial to “PLAY”,
A
M
“
” or “ ” while pressing down the lock
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER
button located on the dial and turn on the
other units.
2 OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH
DV INPUT CONNECTOR
NOTES:
Pull out the connector cover and open it. Make
connections to the device you want to connect
to using the DV cable, as shown in the
illustration.
● You cannot use the battery pack installed in the
camcorder as the power supply since a digital
signal is output from the DV OUT/IN connector
only when using the AC Power Adapter/Charger
or the optional AC Charger Station.
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be
connected only to one device at a time. This
camcorder can also be used as a recorder
(੬ pg. 61).
CONNECT PRINTER TO PC
3 Connect the printer cable to the printer’s
PARALLEL connector and the PC’s PARALLEL
(PRINTER) connector.
SUPPLY POWER
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the
connected units.
4 Connect the camcorder to the AC Power
Adapter/Charger using the DC cord then plug
the AC Power Adapter/Charge's power cord
into an AC outlet.
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Dubbing
You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual
for details.
T
T
W
STOP button
PLAY button
W
DISPLAY
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
STOP
RM-V705B
(provided)
RM-V712U
(optional)
Power Dial
Lock button
Player
Remote sensor
Recorder
IND.ON/OFF
button
VCR
(Recording deck)
NOTES:
MAKE CONNECTIONS
● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 50) or
Playback Effects (੬ pg. 51) in step 2.
1 Connect the camcorder to your VCR as shown
in the illustration on page 54 or 56.
Please also refer to your VCR’s instruction
manual before dubbing.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If
they do appear during dubbing, they are being
recorded onto the new tape.
To hide (or show) all indications, press the
IND.ON/OFF button on the camcorder for longer
than 1 second.
To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, the
optional RM-V712U remote control (included in
the VU-V63KITU Station Kit) is necessary. Press its
DISPLAY button.
START PLAYBACK
2
3
Press the Play button (4) to play back the
source tape.
START RECORDING
While watching on the connected TV, engage
your VCR’s record mode from the spot on the
source tape you want to begin recording.
● Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the
Playback Menu (੬ pg. 52) to show or hide the
Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording.
PAUSE RECORDING
4 Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop
recording a segment.
END RECORDING
5 Press the Stop button (5) to stop the source
tape, and engage the VCR’s stop mode.
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61
Digital Dubbing
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
T
T
W
START/STOP
button
W
PLAY
STOP
To AC outlet
Power cord
PLAY
STOP
RM-V705B
(provided)
RM-V712U
(optional)
To DC OUT jack
Video unit equipped
with DV connector
DC cord
Coupuler
Core filter
DV cable (optional)
To DV OUT/IN connector
To DV OUT/IN connector
Connector is under the cover.
NOTES:
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
● You cannot use the battery pack installed in the
camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal
is output/input from/to the DV OUT/IN connector
only when using the AC Power Adapter/Charger or
the optional AC Charger Station.
1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
2 Connect the camcorder to your video unit
equipped with a DV connector using the DV
cable (optional) as shown in the illustration.
● If the remote control is used when both the player
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will
perform the same operation. To prevent this from
happening, press the buttons on both units.
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be
connected only to one device at a time. This
camcorder can also be used as a recorder.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press the Play button (4) to play back the
source tape.
START RECORDING
● If a blank portion is played back during dubbing, an
unusual image may be dubbed.
4 While watching the playback on the monitor,
engage the DV connector-equipped video
unit's record mode from the spot on the source
tape you want to begin recording.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If the
above occurs, turn off power and make connections
again.
1
● The image with Digital Zoom, Fade/Wipe Effects,
P.AE/Effects and Snapshot is not output from the DV
OUT/IN connector. Only the original playback image
is output from it.
To use this camcorder as a recorder . . .
1. Select the recording mode (੬ pg. 15).
2. Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing down the lock button located on it.
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.
4. Press the START/STOP button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV IN” appears on the screen.
DV IN
5. Press the START/STOP button to start recording. “DV IN” changes to “
”.
6. Press the START/STOP button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV IN ” returns to “DV IN”.
USING THE OPTIONAL STATION KIT
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To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 63),
the optional VU-V63KITU Station Kit is necessary. It
contains the AC Charger Station, the RM-V712U
remote control, an S-VIDEO cable, a VIDEO/
AUDIO cable and an editing cable.
VCR (Recording deck)
Brand Setting
Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing
(੬ pg. 63 – 65), or control the VCR using the
RM-V712U remote control, you must set the VCR
brand.
3
T
W
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
MBR SET
SHIFT
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is
installed in the remote control (੬ pg. 77).
1
6
2
4
5
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
1
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor.
Then, referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the
left, press and hold MBR SET, and press button
(A) and then (B).
RM-V712U
(optional)
7 8 9 `
•The code is automatically set once you
release the MBR SET button, and the VCR’s
power comes on.
VCR CODE LIST
OPERATE VCR
2 Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote
for the desired function. The functions the
remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,
REW and VCR REC STBY (you don’t need to
press SHIFT for this one).
VCR BRAND
NAME
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
VCR BRAND
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
NAME
GE
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ
2ꢀ
`ꢀ
4
PHILIPS
3
7
3ꢀ
2
PANASONIC
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8ꢀ
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
HITACHI
6
6
6ꢀ
3
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
IMPORTANT
ꢀ
RCA
9
9
6
6
9
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
6ꢀ
3ꢀ
`
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.
MAGNAVOX
9
1
7
7
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
NOTES:
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
3
3
6ꢀ
5
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automati-
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually
and try step 2.
MITSUBISHI
NEC
6
6
7ꢀ
8
1
1
5ꢀ
`
3
3
7ꢀ
8
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
● 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 to reset the VCR brand.
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
2
ꢀ
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
6
6
9ꢀ
1
1
6
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63
Random Assemble Editing
To make connections as shown below, use the AC Charger Station, RM-V712U remote control, S-VIDEO
cable, VIDEO/AUDIO cable and editing cable included in the optional VU-V63KITU Station Kit.
Using the RM-V712U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.
To EDIT connector
RM-V712U
(optional)
Editing cable
(optional)
To remote
pause
connecter
Core filter
DISPLAY
T
W
PLAY
To AUDIO IN
connector (L/R)
Red to AUDIO R
White to AUDIO L
Yellow to VIDEO
VIDEO/AUDIO
FADE/WIPE
R.A. EDIT
ON/OFF
cable (optional)
Red to AUDIO R
White to AUDIO L
Yellow to VIDEO
To
Core
VIDEO IN
filter
VCR
(Recording deck)
connector
S-VIDEO cable
To S-VIDEO OUT connector
To S-VIDEO IN connector
Core
filter
(optional)
Source tape (Camcorder)
Remote sensor
New tape (VCR)
AC Charger
Station
(optional)
NOTES:
MAKE CONNECTIONS
● When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause
terminal, connect the EDIT connector on the AC
Charger Station to the VCR’s remote pause
terminal using an editing cable.
1
2
Make sure that the playback picture and sound
are available on the connected TV (੬ pg. 56).
•Connections should be made while the power
is off. Making connections with the power on
can lead to electrical shock or malfunctions.
● If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote
pause terminal or a non-JVC VCR, connect the AC
Charger Station’s EDIT connector to the remote
control’s remote pause connector using an editing
cable.
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
First turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while
pressing down the lock button located on the
dial. Press PLAY and then press R.A. EDIT ON/
OFF on the remote control. Make sure to point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor.
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications don’t appear on the TV monitor. If
they appear during Random Assemble Editing,
they will be recorded onto the new tape. To clear
the Playback Sound Mode Display, press
DISPLAY on the RM-V712U remote control.
Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the
Playback Menu (੬ pg. 52) to show or hide the
Date/Time and the Time Code on the recording.
To show or hide all indications except for the
Random Assemble Editing Menu, press IND.ON/
OFF on the camcorder for longer than 1 second.
When Random Assemble Editing starts, its
indications disappear and are not recorded on the
new tape.
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears
on the TV screen.
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN
3 (IF NECESSARY)
Press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
beginning of Program 1.
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USING THE OPTIONAL STATION KIT (Cont.)
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Remote sensor
Program
IN
OUT
MODE
1 –– –– : ––
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Power Dial
TIME CODE
TOTAL
–– : ––
00 : 00
RM-V712U
(optional)
T
W
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
PLAY
EDIT IN/OUT
CANCEL
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF
NOTES:
SET EDIT-IN POINT
● To cancel the registered scene, press the CANCEL
button on the remote control. Each time CANCEL
is pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.
● When the source tape has more than 2 identical
time codes (੬pg. 23), the camcorder may not
find the Edit-In point you chose and a malfunc-
tion may occur.
4 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In
position appears on the Random Assemble
Editing Menu.
SET EDIT-OUT POINT
5 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT.
The Edit-Out position appears on the Random
Assemble Editing Menu.
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out
points so that there’s a relatively large difference
between them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5
minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take
place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the
Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen
may be included in the edited version.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately
as seconds, the time code total time may not
match the total program time exactly.
USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE
6 TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)
Press FADE/WIPE.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an
Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically
applied to the following Edit-In point.
•You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the
end of the last scene.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is
included in the total time (this does not apply
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).
● If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you
can’t use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In
this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator
begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is
registered, the effect is turned off. To combine
these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during
recording, then use Dissolve or Black & White
Fader during Random Assemble Editing.
● During Digital Dubbing, Fade/Wipe Effects and
P.AE/Effects are not available.
USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY)
7 Press EFFECT.
•Cycle through the effects by pressing
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want
is displayed.
•You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia
or Strobe effects.
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Remote Sensor
Stop button
Pause button
Rewind button
Power Dial
START/STOP button
IN
00 : 25
07 : 18
OUT
MODE
––
WH
1
2
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
02 : 05
08 : 31 ––
05 : 53
13 : 15
P
P
B/W
3 –– 03 : 33
4
5
09 : 30
15 : 55
RM-V712U
(optional)
16 : 20 –– ––
T
W
6 –– –– : ––
7
8
TIME CODE
TOTAL
16 : 30
9 : 39
FADE/WIPE
EFFECT
EDIT IN/OUT
CANCEL
PAUSE
Random Assemble
Editing menu
R.A. EDIT ON/OFF
VCR REC STBY
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
START EDITING
8 Repeat steps 4 – 7 (੬ pg. 64).
11 Press the START/STOP button on the
camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed,
right through to the end of the last registered
scene.
•To change previously registered points, press
CANCEL on the remote control. The
registered points disappear, one at a time,
from the most recently registered point.
•If you're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects,
repeat steps 4 and 5 only.
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control
does not start editing.
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder
enters the Pause mode, and the recorder
enters its Record-Standby mode.
•If you don’t register an Edit-Out point, the
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end
automatically.
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
9
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the
beginning of the scene you want to edit and
press the Pause button (6).
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE
STOP EDITING
10 MODE
12
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and
the VCR.
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s
remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or
manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause
mode.
To make the R.A. Edit counter display disap-
pear, press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote
control.
NOTES:
● Pressing R.A. EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble
Editing.
● When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing, make sure the remote control
is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and that the path between the two is unobstructed.
● If, during Random Assemble Editing, you press any button on the camcorder, its Record-Standby mode is
automatically engaged.
● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time
Codes. (੬ pg. 23).
USING THE OPTIONAL STATION KIT (Cont.)
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For More Accurate Random Assemble Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Standby to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find
that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the
camcorder against your VCR.
Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing
Power Dial
Remote sensor
VCR
(Recording deck)
Program 1
AC Charger Station
(optional)
IN
OUT
MODE
1 –– –– : ––
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RM-V712U
(optional)
T
W
TIME CODE
TOTAL
–– : ––
00 : 00
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point
the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.
3
•If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point
were recorded, that means your VCR moves
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in
•“Random Assemble Editing Menu” appears
on the TV screen.
progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.
CHOOSE A SCENE
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program
1 only. In order to check VCR and camcorder
timing, select the beginning of a scene
transition as your Edit-In point.
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Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing
Display
48kHz MODE
FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0 . 0
ON
OFF
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
DISPLAY
4
TIMECODE
END
VCR
(Recording deck)
Playback Menu
48kHz MODE
32kHz MODE
SYNCHRO
FULL SOUND
SOUND1
0 . 0
ON
OFF
4
DISPLAY
Power Dial
Lock button
TIMECODE
END
Select Dial
MENU button
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
CLOSE MENU
4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s 7 Press the Select Dial twice.
remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF to
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing
beginning with step 2 on page 63.
make the Random Assemble Editing menu
disappear, then press MENU. The Playback
Menu appears on the TV screen.
NOTES:
● Before performing actual Random Assemble
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial
runs to check whether the value you have input is
appropriate or not, and make adjustments
accordingly.
SELECT FUNCTION
5
Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“SYNCHRO” by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is high-
lighted.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be
situations where the timing difference cannot be
fully corrected.
INPUT CORRECTION DATA
6 Based on the diagnostics performed (੬ pg. 66),
you can now increase the VCR’s speed by
rotating the Select Dial upward. You can also
slow down the VCR’s speed by rotating the
Select Dial downward. The adjustment range is
from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second
increments.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied.
1. •The power is not connected
properly.
1. •Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
(੬ pg. 12).
•The battery is dead.
•The viewfinder is not pulled
out when recording.
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(੬ pg. 11).
•Pull out the viewfinder.
2. “SET DATE/TIME!”
2. •The built-in rechargeable
clock lithum battery is
2. •Connect the camcorder to
an AC outlet using the AC
Power Adapter/Charger etc.
for over 24 hours to charge
the clock lithum battery
(੬ pg. 13).
appears.
discharged and the previ-
ously set date/time is erased.
3. Recording cannot be
3. •The tape’s record safety tab
is set to “SAVE”.
3. •Set the tape’s record safety
performed.
tab to “REC” (੬ pg. 14).
A
•The Power Dial is set to
“PLAY”.
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette's cover is open.
•Set the Power Dial to “ ”,
M
“
”, “5S” or “
”
(੬ pg. 19).
•Replace with new cassette
(੬ pg. 14).
•Close the cassette's cover.
4. There is no playback
4. •The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
4. •Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again
picture.
malfunction exists.
(੬ pg. 21).
A
5. Some functions are not
available using the MENU
button.
5. •The Power Dial is set to “ ”.
5. •Set the Power Dial to any
A
position except “
”
(੬ pg. 19).
A
6. Some functions are not
available using the Select
Dial.
6. •The Power Dial is set to “ ”,
6. •Set the Power Dial to any
A
“5S” or “ ”.
position except “ ”, “5S”
or “ ” (੬ pg. 19).
7. The focus does not adjust
7. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
7. •Set Focus to “AUTO”
(੬ pg. 43).
automatically.
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (੬ pg. 73).
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
8. The cassette won’t load
8. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
8. •Set it in the right position
(੬ pg. 14).
properly.
•The battery’s charge is low.
•Install a fully charged
battery (੬ pg. 11).
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-
Forward functions don’t
work.
9. •The Power Dial is not set to
9. •Set the Power Dial to
“PLAY”.
“PLAY” (੬ pg. 48).
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69
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
10. The tape is moving, but
10. •Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to its
VIDEO mode.
10. •Set the TV to the mode or
channel appropriate for
video playback (੬ pg. 54,
56).
there’s no picture.
•The cassette’s cover is open.
•Close the cassette's cover
(੬ pg. 14).
11. In the 5-Second mode,
recording ends before 5
seconds have elapsed.
11. •The 5-Second mode in the
System Menu is set to
“ANIM.”.
11. •Select “5S” or “5SD” in the
System Menu (੬ pg. 34).
12. Snapshot mode cannot be
12. •The Squeeze mode is
12. •Disengage the Squeeze
used.
selected.
mode (੬ pg. 31).
13. Digital Zoom doesn’t
13. •10X optical zoom is
selected.
13. •Wait until the Picture Wipe
or Dissolve effects are
completed (੬ pg. 37).
•Change the setting of either
the System Menu or the
Power Dial (੬ pg. 33).
•Do not attempt to take a
Snapshot when performing
Digital Zoom (੬ pg. 28,
32).
work.
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are
being used in a scene
transition.
•5-Second recording was
done with the Power Dial set
to “5S”, and with “5SD”
selected in the System Menu.
•Snapshot was attempted
during Digital Zoom.
A
M
14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/
14. •The Power Dial is set to “
”
14. •Set the Power Dial to “
”
Wipe Effects don’t work.
or “5S”.
(੬ pg. 19).
15. The Black & White Fader
15. •The Sepia or Monotone
15. •Turn off Sepia and Mono-
doesn’t work.
effects are activated.
tone (੬ pg. 42).
16. The Dissolve function
16. •P.AE/Effect Sepia, Monotone
or Slow is activated.
16. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or
Slow before adding
doesn’t work.
•The Squeeze mode is
selected.
•The previously selected P.AE/
Effect was changed after the
last selected scene for
editing was registered.
Dissolve to a scene
transition (੬ pg. 42).
•Make sure that the Squeeze
mode in the Recording
Menu is set to “OFF”
(੬ pg. 31).
•Make sure you have
selected the P.AE/Effects you
want before starting editing
(੬ pg. 42).
17. Scene transition does not
17. •When using “Picture Wipe/
Dissolve” (੬ pg. 37) or
“Dissolves during 5 second
mode recording” (੬ pg. 26),
there is a delay of a fraction
of a second between the
previous record stop-point
and the Dissolve start-point.
This is normal, but this slight
delay becomes especially
noticeable when shooting
fast-moving subject or during
rapid panning.
17.
go as expected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
18. The Picture Wipe and
Dissolve functions don’t
work.
18. •The last selected editing
scene is ending.
18. •Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve before beginning
recording. The effects are
then automatically activated
(੬ pg. 37).
•At the end of the last
selected scene for editing,
the Power Dial was set to
“OFF”.
•Do not turn off the
•The power is off.
camcorder’s power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased (੬ pg. 37).
•The camcorder automati-
cally shuts off after 5
minutes have elapsed in the
Record-Standby mode.
Make sure you continue
operations within 5 minutes
after engaging Record-
Standby mode (੬ pg. 37).
19. The Picture Wipe function
19. •The Slow Shutter effect is
activated.
19. •Make sure the Squeeze
mode, Cinema mode, or
Slow Shutter effect is not
activated when preparing to
use the Picture Wipe
doesn’t work.
•The Squeeze or Cinema
mode is selected in the
Recording Menu.
function (੬ pg. 31, 42).
20. Even when Slow Shutter
isn't selected, the image
looks like it is activated.
20. •When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.
20. •If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set GAIN
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in
the Recording Menu
(੬ pg. 32).
21. There is no strobe when
the Classic Film or Strobe
effect is activated.
21. •The Picture Wipe or Dissolve 21. •Do not try to use the Classic
function is in use.
Film or Strobe effect during
a scene transition
(੬ pg. 42).
22. White Balance cannot be
22. •The Sepia or Monotone
22. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White
activated.
effect is activated.
Balance (੬ pg. 41).
23. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
23. •This is a result of exceed-
ingly high contrast, and is
not a malfunction.
23.
————
24. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen
becomes red or black for
an instant.
24. •This is not a malfunction.
24.
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71
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
25. During recording, sound
25. •The optional headphones are 25. •Connect the optional
cannot be heard.
not connected to the
headphones to the head-
phones connector
(੬ pg. 74).
headphones connector.
26. During recording, the
26. •“DISPLAY” is set to “OFF” in
26. •Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in
the Date/Time Menu
(੬ pg. 13).
date/time does not appear.
the Date/Time Menu.
•Press the IND.ON/OFF
button for longer than 1
second to make the
indicators appear
(੬ pg. 21).
27. The indicators and
messages do not appear
on screen.
27. •“ON SCREEN” is set to
“OFF” in the Date/Time
Menu.
27. •Set “ON SCREEN” to “ON”
in the Date/Time Menu
(੬ pg. 25).
•Press the IND.ON/OFF
button for longer than 1
second to make the
indicators appear
(੬ pg. 21).
28. The indicators do not
28. •You have made the indica-
28. •Press the IND.ON/OFF
button for longer than 1
second to make the
indicators appear
appear in the viewfinder.
tors disappear.
(੬ pg. 21).
29. The viewfinder indications 29. •Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/
29. •Re-read the sections
covering FADE/WIPE, P.AE/
Effects and DIS (੬ pg. 32,
35 – 42).
blink.
Effects, DIS and other
functions that cannot be
used together are selected at
the same time.
30. Colored bright spots
appear all over the
viewfinder.
30. •The viewfinder is made with
high-precision technology.
However, black spots or
bright spots of light (red,
green or blue) may appear
constantly on 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%)
30.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
31. The viewfinder indications 31. •During playback of the
31.
are distorted.
unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
playback, viewfinder
————
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
32. An unusual mark appears
32.
32. •Check the section of the
manual that explains the
viewfinder indications
(੬ pg. 78 – 80).
in the viewfinder.
————
33. An error indication
(E01 — E06) appears in
the viewfinder.
33. •A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case
the camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
33. •Remove the power supply
(battery pack, etc.) and
press RESET button, and
wait a few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
34. The charge indicator on
the AC Power Adapter/
Charger does not light.
34. •The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/
low.
34 •To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it
in places with a temperature
of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to
86°F) (੬ pg. 11).
•Charging is difficult in places
subject to extremely high/
low temperatures.
35. The recording mode
indicator “LP” blinks on
the viewfinder.
35. •This occurs when recording
in the LP mode is not
35.
available. After the indicator
blinks, the recording mode
switches to “SP” and
————
recording goes on.
36. When the image is printed
from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom
of the screen.
36. •This is not a malfunction.
36. •By recording with Digital
Image Stabilizer set to “ON”
(੬ pg. 32) this can be
avoided.
AFTER USE
Cleaning The Camcorder
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73
Bottom of viewfinder
Open switch (BATTERY)
1
Gap
2
Battery cover
Battery pack
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
1
Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC
Charger Station (੬ pg. 10 – 12).
5
6
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow 1.
Insert a lens blower or a soft cloth into the gap
at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the
interior of the viewfinder with it 2.
CLEAN EXTERIOR
2 Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN
Slide the cover back to its original position and
push the viewfinder back in.
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again
with a dry cloth.
NOTES:
CLEAN LENS
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as
benzine or alcohol. This may damage the unit's
body or cause malfunction.
3
4
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently
with lens cleaning paper.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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Camcorder
1
2
3
4
5
6
Connector cover
Pull this out to open.
7
8 9 0 ! @
#
$
%
1 Stereo microphone
! Fast-Forward button (3) (੬ pg. 48)
For use when recording.
Fast-Forwards the tape.
2 Lens hood
@ Reset button (੬ pg. 72)
Turn this counterclockwise to release.
When a malfunction occurs, press this button
after removing the power supply (battery etc.).
Pressing this button also resets the date/time or
various settings.
3 Lens cover
Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out with
the Power Dial set to any position except
“PLAY” or “OFF”.
# External stereo microphone input
connector (MIC)
4 Tally lamp
If an optional microphone is connected, the
built-in microphone is disabled.
Lights during recording.
5 Remote sensor (੬ pg. 50)
Receives the signal from the remote control.
When using the remote control, point it at the
remote sensor.
$ Video/audio output connector or head-
phones connector ( /AV-OUT)
(੬ pg. 54)
The provided VIDEO/AUDIO cable (ø3.5) can
be connected to a television etc. Using optional
headphones, you can listen to the sound.
However, headphones equipped with volume
control cannot be used.
6 Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in here is
the sensor necessary for shooting.
7 SNAPSHOT button (੬ pg. 28)
Press when taking a snapshot.
% DV OUT/IN connector (i.Link*)
(੬ pg. 58, 61)
8 Stop button (5) (੬ pg. 48)
Stops playback of the tape.
Connect a video unit equipped with a DV
connector.
9 Play/Pause button (6/4) (੬ pg. 48)
*i.Link refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The
logo is used for products compliant with the
i.Link standared.
Plays back or stops the tape temporarily.
0 Rewind button (2) (੬ pg. 48)
Rewinds the tape.
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Bottom of camcorder
^ Viewfinder (੬ pg. 17)
w Battery cover open switch (BATTERY)
(੬ pg. 11)
Pull out when recording.
Slide down to open the battery cover.
& Power dial (੬ pg. 19)
Turning the camcorder on/off, recording or
playback is possible.
e Function Navigator Dial (Select Dial)
(੬ pg. 21, 30)
Adjusts the brightness of the display or selects
the Menu etc. Referred to in this manual as
“Select Dial”.
* START/STOP button (੬ pg. 20)
Starts recording or stops recording to make the
camcorder enter the record-standby mode.
r When connecting to the AC Charger
Station (optional) or the Battery Holder
(optional), this part fixes the connection.
( Zoom switch (T/W) (੬ pg. 24)
Adjusts zoom during recording.
) OPEN/EJECT switch (੬ pg. 14)
Slide the switch down when loading/unloading a
tape.
t Grip/Hand strap eyelet (੬ pg. 16)
y Tripod mounting socket (੬ pg. 17)
q MENU button (੬ pg. 30)
u AC Charger Station connector
Press this button to make the Menu appear.
(੬ pg. 12, 56)
IND.ON/OFF button (੬ pg. 21)
Press and hold this button for more than approx.
1 second to make the indications appear in the
viewfinder.
Connects to the AC Charger Station (optional) or
the Battery Holder (optional).
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AC Charger Station (optional)
The AC Charger Station is included in the optional VU-V63KITU Station Kit.
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2
3
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4 5 6 7 8
9
0
!
1 DC charger
6 S-VIDEO OUT connector
(੬ pg. 56, 63)
Attach the battery pack to charge.
•Outputs S-Video signal.
•Connect to a video unit equipped with an S-
Video connector.
2 Camcorder attachment part (੬ pg. 56)
Attach the camcorder to this part when charging
the battery installed in the camcorder or when
editing.
7 VIDEO OUT connector (੬ pg. 56, 63)
Connect to a TV or VCR using the VIDEO cable.
3 Multi connector (੬ pg. 56)
The AC Charger Station can be connected with
this camcorder through this connector. Never
touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard
object; if the pins are damaged, the connectors
will become unusable due to contact failure.
8 AUDIO OUT connector [L/R]
(੬ pg. 56, 63)
Connect to a TV or VCR using the Audio
cable(s).
9 DC OUT jack
4 EDIT connector (੬ pg. 63)
Using an editing cable, connect to the remote
control or VCR.
Connect the DC cord and plug it into the
camcorder.
0 Lock lever (with release button)
(੬ pg. 56)
5 JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
connector
Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow
to connect to the camcorder. To detach the
camcorder, press the release button and slide the
lock lever in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR
to control it from the computer using JLIP Player
Pack (optional) etc.
NOTE:
! Charger Indicator (for camcorder or
battery) (੬ pg. 57)
Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while
connecting the camcorder to a PC using the AC
Charger Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder is
turned off (because the Power Dial is set to “OFF”
or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the JLIP
program software is used, it will be impossible to
control the connected devices from the computer.
In such a case, first try turning the camcorder on
again, or unplug the JLIP connection cable from the
AC Charger Station’s JLIP connector. Then, initialize
or run the software again.
Blinks during charging. When charging is
finished, this indicator stops blinking and stays
lit. When the camcorder is turned on, charging
is interrupted.
@ Power lamp
* Auto Shut Off:
If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode
or in the Pause mode, the camcorder’s power
shuts off automatically to conserve energy.
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Remote Control Unit (optional)
The RM-V712U remote control unit is included in the optional VU-V63KITU Station Kit.
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5
4
Knob
9
Installing The Battery
8
6
7
1 Pull out in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the knob as shown.
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
NOTE:
Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(੬ pg. 2).
1 PAUSE IN connector (੬ pg. 63)
9 FADE/WIPE button (੬ pg. 63, 64)
Selects Fade/Wipe effects during Random
Assemble Editing.
Connects to a camcorder using an editing cable
when performing Random Assemble Editing.
2 START/STOP button (੬ pg. 20)
Starts recording, or stops recording and puts the
camcorder in the record-standby mode.
0 SLOW Rewind/Forward buttons
(੬ pg. 49, 50)
Performs slow-motion playback.
3 AUDIO MONITOR button (੬ pg. 53)
Left/Right buttons (੬ pg. 50)
Moves the image around on the display to find a
particular portion of the picture.
Changes the sound output during playback.
4 MBR SET button (੬ pg. 62)
Enables VCR brand setting.
! SHIFT button (੬ pg. 50, 62)
Enables the use of the Up/Down/Left/Right
buttons during playback or the VCR Operation
buttons.
5 Up/Down button (੬ pg. 50)
Moves the image around on the display to find a
particular portion of the picture.
@ DISPLAY button (੬ pg. 60)
6 Operation buttons (੬ pg. 48 – 51, 62)
Turns the display on or off on the connected TV.
Operates the camcorder or VCR.
# Zoom buttons (੬ pg. 24, 50)
Magnifies the picture during recording or
playback.
7 R.A. Edit buttons (੬ pg. 63 – 67)
Allows you to make an original edited tape.
8 EFFECT buttons (੬ pg. 51)
Selects, activates and deactivates playback
effects.
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DEC 25 ’ 98
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$*
Indications During Recording
No.
FUNCTION
1* Displays the operation mode position.
2* Appears when taking a Snapshot.
(੬ pg. 19)
(੬ pg. 28)
(੬ pg. 31)
(੬ pg. 20)
(੬ pg. 32)
(੬ pg. 15)
(੬ pg. 21)
(੬ pg. 20)
(੬ pg. 20)
(੬ pg. 27)
3
Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
4* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode.
Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged.
5
6* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
7* Displays the tape remaining time.
8* Appears during recording.
9
Appears while the tape is running.
0* Appears during self-timer recording.
!
Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (੬ pg. 34)
@* Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode.
Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.
$* Displays the date/time.
(੬ pg. 26)
(੬ pg. 34)
(੬ pg. 25)
(੬ pg. 45)
(੬ pg. 43)
(੬ pg. 44)
(੬ pg. 47)
(੬ pg. 42)
(੬ pg. 39, 40)
(੬ pg. 32)
(੬ pg. 24)
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Appears when the iris is locked.
Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
Appears when the exposure is adjusted.
Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
Displays the selected P.AE/Effect.
Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
Appears when Digital Zoom is activated.
Appears during zooming.
* :Pressing IND.ON/OFF for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with * from the
screen.
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DEC 25 ’ 98
PM 5 : 30
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BRIGHT
6
Indications During Playback And Digital Dubbing
No.
1
FUNCTION
Displays the sound mode.
(੬ pg. 53)
2
3
Displays the recording mode.
Appears while a tape is running.
4
: Playback
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/High-speed search
: Rewind/High-speed search
: Pause
6
4
: Forward slow-motion
1
6 : Reverse slow-motion
34 : Recording*
4
5
6
7
Appears while in the digital dubbing mode.*
Displays the date/time.
(੬ pg. 61)
(੬ pg. 53)
(੬ pg. 21)
(੬ pg. 53)
Displays the brightness of the display.
Displays the time code.
*Appears during digital dubbing when this camcorder is used as a recorder (੬ pg. 61).
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.)
Warning Indications
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INDICATIONS
FUNCTION
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator
blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off
automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded, or when the erase
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 14)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. (੬ pg. 82)
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed,
the camcorder turns off automatically.
Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there's no tape
loaded.
TAPE!
Appears when the tape ends during recording
or playback.
TAPE END
(੬ pg. 21)
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
(੬ pg. 13)
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the built-in rechargeable battery is
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased. (੬ pg. 13)
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Press the reset button after removing the power supply
(battery, etc.), and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear.
When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication
E01 — E06
remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
(੬ pg. 72)
CAUTIONS
When using the AC Power Adaper/Charger in
areas other than the USA
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
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NOTES:
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging............... 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation ............. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage ................. –10°C to 30°C (–14°F to 86°F)
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
●Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C (68°F).
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Plug adapter
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV
mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery. Before using
the supplied battery pack or an
optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
Terminals
1. To avoid hazard . . .
....do not burn.
....do not short-circuit the terminals.
....do not modify or disassemble.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
....do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
....use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
....do not subject to unnecessary shock.
....charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
....store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
....fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery every 6 months when storing the
battery pack over a long period time.
....remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
CAUTIONS (Cont.)
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
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1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
....open the camcorder’s chassis.
....disassemble or modify the unit.
....short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
....allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
....remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
....leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
•No picture and sound during playback (blue
back screen).
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears.
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used
more than once consecutively, damage to the
video heads may result. After the camcorder
plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the Cleaning
Cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
....in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
....in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
....in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
....near a television set.
....near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
nas, etc.).
....in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
....in places of over 50°C (122°F).
....in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
....in direct sunlight.
....in a closed car in summer.
....near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
....allow it to become wet.
....drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
....subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
....keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
....expose the lens to direct sunlight.
....carry it by holding the viewfinder.
....swing it excessively when using the hand strap
or the grip.
....swing the soft camera case excessively when
the camcorder is inside it.
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About moisture condensation . . .
INFORMATION:
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form
on the glass‘ outer surface. This same
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool
place to a warm place, after heating a cold
room, under extremely humid conditions or
in a place directly subjected to the cool air
from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-
ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power
Adapter/Charger, etc.) and press the RESET
button and then re-connect it and proceed as
usual from the beginning.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
SPECIFICATIONS
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CAMCORDER
General
Power
: DC 6.3 V
DC 7.2 V
(using AC Power Adapter/Charger)
(using Battery)
Power consumption
Format
Signal format
: Approx. 6.5 W
: DV Format (SD mode)
: NTSC Standard
Video signal recording format
Cassette
: Digital Component Recording
: MINI DV Cassette
Tape Speed
: SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time
: SP: 60 min.
LP: 90 min. (using M-DV60ME cassette)
: 1/4" CCD
Pickup
Lens
: F1.8, f = 3.6 to 36 mm, 10:1 Power Zoom Lens
Filter diameter
: ø27 mm (with the lens hood attached)
ø25.5 mm (with the lens hood detached)
Viewfinder
: 0.55" color LCD, 113,000 pixels
: 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
: 35 to 80%
: –20 to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
: 45 (W) x 135 (H) x 81 (D) mm (1-7/8" x 5-3/8" x 3-1/4")
(with the viewfinder pushed back in)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Dimensions
Weight
: Approx. 380 g (0.84 lbs) (without cassette and battery)
Approx. 470 g (1.1 lbs) (incl. cassette and battery)
Video
Output
: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω unbalanced, analog output
(via ø3.5 mm AV output connector)
DV output/input
: 4-pin, IEEE1394 conformity, digital output/input
Audio
Output
Headphone output
External microphone input
: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output (via ø3.5 mm AV output connector)
: Stereo (via ø3.5 mm AV output connector)
: –62 dBs, high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
Power
U.S.A. and Canada
Other Countries
Power consumption
Output power
: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
: AC 110 to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz
: 20 W
: DC 7.2 V
: DC 6.3 V
, 0.77 A (charge)
, 1.8 A (VTR)
Operating temperature
Dimensions
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
(when charging, 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F))
: 94 mm (W) x 35 mm (H) x 122 mm (D)
(3-3/4" x 1-/7/16" x 4-13/16")
: Approx. 300 g (0.67 lbs)
Weight
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications
subject to change without notice.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Iris
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too
much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.
Color temperature
A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source; bluish light has a
higher color temperature than reddish light. To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting,
the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source’s color temperature.
(See “White Balance”.)
AC Power Adapter/Charger
Used when charging the battery. Or, when connected directly to the camcorder, it can be used as a power
supply.
Auto focus
Focus can be set for automatic adjustment, for beginners who find the adjustment difficult.
On-screen display
Displays in the viewfinder can be shown on a connected TV.
Strobe
In the early days of movie making, 1-second strobes were uncommon, so movies didn’t have the smooth
movement they have today. This function gives movies the old-film flicker effect.
Record-Standby
Engage this mode by pressing START/STOP during Stop or Record modes. It means that the camcorder, or
your VCR, is paused and ready to record.
CCD (Charge coupled device)
Solid-state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera’s image pickup; analogous to the eye’s retina
except that picture information is output as electric signals.
Dew sensor
If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change, the indicator appears in the viewfinder,
and the camcorder becomes unusable.
Digital zoom
10X Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 40X or 100X magnified images.
Digital Image Stabilizer
When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand, even if you think you’re perfectly still, there is
slight movement. This function compensates for that movement.
Fade
An effect used in scene transitions. Like movies or TV, the scene gradually goes black or white (fade out), or
comes in from a black or white screen (fade in).
White balance
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is
correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.
Wipe
An effect used in scene transitions. A scene disappears as though it’s being wiped off the screen (wipe out),
or appears as though it’s wiped on (wipe in).
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A
F
Animation ................................................ ੬ pg. 34
Auto Focus............................................... ੬ pg. 43
Auto Shut off ............................................੬ pg. 21
5SD ......................................................... ੬ pg. 26
5-Second Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 26
Fade-In/Out ............................................. ੬ pg. 36
Focus Adjustment..................................... ੬ pg. 43
B
Battery .....................................................੬ pg. 10
Battery Low ..............................................੬ pg. 79
Beep/Tally ................................................ ੬ pg. 34
G
Gain Up................................................... ੬ pg. 32
I
C
Indications ....................................... ੬ pg. 78 – 80
Iris ........................................................... ੬ pg. 45
Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 45
Charging .................................................. ੬ pg. 10
Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 31
Classic Film ............................................. ੬ pg. 42
Cleaning The Camcorder ......................... ੬ pg. 73
Connections ......................... ੬ pg. 12, 54 – 61, 63
L
Lithium-Ion Battery .......................... ੬ pg. 2, 5, 81
Loading A Tape ........................................ ੬ pg. 14
D
M
Date/Time Display ............................. ੬ pg. 25, 53
Date/Time Settings ...................................੬ pg. 13
Demonstration Mode ............................... ੬ pg. 34
Digital Dubbing ....................................... ੬ pg. 61
Digital Image Stabilizer ............................ ੬ pg. 32
Digital Zoom ........................................... ੬ pg. 32
Dubbing ............................................ ੬ pg. 60, 61
Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 42
Motor Drive Mode ................................... ੬ pg. 29
O
On-Screen Menus .......... ੬ pg. 30 – 35, 41, 51, 52
Operation Mode ...................................... ੬ pg. 19
E
Editing ............................................... ੬ pg. 60, 61
Exposure Control .....................................੬ pg. 44
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P
T
P.AE/Effects................................... ੬ pg. 41, 42, 51
Picture Wipe/Dissolve .............................. ੬ pg. 37
Playback Menu ........................................੬ pg. 52
Playback Zoom ........................................੬ pg. 50
Tapes ....................................................... ੬ pg. 14
Time Code ........................................... ੬ pg. 7, 23
Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 42
W
Power (AC/Battery) ............................. ੬ pg. 11, 12
White Balance ................................... ੬ pg. 46, 47
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 31
Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 34
Wipe In/Out ............................................. ੬ pg. 36
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Random Assemble Editing ................ ੬ pg. 63 – 67
Record Safety Tab .................................... ੬ pg. 14
Record-Standby ....................................... ੬ pg. 21
Recording Format ...................................... ੬ pg. 7
Recording Mode ...................................... ੬ pg. 15
Recording Menu .............................. ੬ pg. 30 – 32
Remote Control ........................................੬ pg. 18
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Self-Timer ................................................ ੬ pg. 27
Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 42
Set VCR Brand ......................................... ੬ pg. 62
Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 42
Slow-motion playback ............................. ੬ pg. 49
Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 42
Snapshot Mode .................................. ੬ pg. 28, 29
Sound Mode ............................................੬ pg. 34
Squeeze ...................................................੬ pg. 31
Still Playback ........................................... ੬ pg. 49
Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 42
System Menu ..................................... ੬ pg. 33, 34
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