JVC LYT1265 001B User Manual

Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital  
video camera. Before use, please read  
the safety information and precautions  
contained in the pages 2 – 3 to ensure  
safe use of this product.  
ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GETTING STARTED  
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GR-D94  
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for  
Digital Video Camera:  
VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
For Accessories:  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
REFERENCES  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which is located on the bottom of  
the camcorder. Retain this information  
for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
To deactivate the demonstration, set  
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.  
(pg. 25, 27)  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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LYT1265-001B  
           
EN  
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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
10. Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
11. Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video  
cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only  
cassettes marked “  
or “  
and memory cards marked  
can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene  
make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
.
make sure you only use memory cards with the mark  
or  
.
remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other  
digital video formats.  
remember that this camcorder is intended for private  
consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper  
permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as  
a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it  
is strongly recommended that you obtain permission  
beforehand.)  
CONTENTS  
GETTING STARTED  
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EN  
Power .............................................................................6  
Night Alive ................................................................... 29  
Auto Focus .................................................................. 31  
Iris Lock ....................................................................... 32  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV  
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................... 36  
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 37  
Insert Editing ............................................................... 37  
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ........................................12  
Zooming .......................................................................12  
Journalistic Shooting ....................................................13  
VIDEO PLAYBACK ...........................................................14  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................... 38  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 40  
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 45  
USER MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 48  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 49  
INDEX ........................................................................... 50  
PLAYBACK  
18  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory  
Card .........................................................................19  
TERMS  
54  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................................20  
Normal Playback Of Images ........................................20  
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................20  
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................20  
Viewing File Information ...............................................21  
Removing On-Screen Display ......................................21  
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ..................................22  
Protecting Files ............................................................22  
Deleting Files ...............................................................22  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................23  
Resetting The File Name .............................................24  
Initializing A Memory Card ...........................................24  
GETTING STARTED  
How To Attach The Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the  
camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
EN  
5
Provided Accessories  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is  
flush to the camcorder.  
or  
Push.  
a AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V15U  
b Battery Pack BN-V408U-B  
c Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)  
d Core Filter (for USB Cable and optional S-Video  
Cable. pg. 6 for attachment)  
Place here during shooting.  
e Shoulder Strap (See the right column for attachment)  
f CD-ROM  
g Memory Card 16 MB (Already inserted in the  
camcorder)  
h Remote Control Unit RM-V718U  
i Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)  
j USB Cable  
How To Attach The Shoulder Strap  
Follow the illustration.  
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.  
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and  
k Lens Cap (See the right column for attachment)  
the buckle.  
To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten  
the strap in the buckle.  
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit  
at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the  
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.  
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.  
NOTES:  
Strap guide  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the  
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or  
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end  
that is closest to the filter should be connected to the  
camcorder.  
2
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do  
not use any other cables.  
Buckle  
3
1
Eyelet  
     
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and  
optional S-Video Cable)  
Power  
Power Switch  
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter  
reduces interference.  
POWER/CHARGE  
lamp  
1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.  
Lock Button  
Battery pack  
mount  
Stopper  
2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.  
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.  
Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter  
as shown in the illustration.  
Arrow  
To DC connector  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
3 cm  
Battery pack  
BATT.RELEASE  
Mark  
AC Adapter  
Wind once.  
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
To AC outlet  
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you  
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use  
provided power supply units with other equipment.  
NOTES:  
Charging The Battery Pack  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter  
to the camcorder.  
1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward,  
push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack  
mount a.  
2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.  
3 Set the Power Switch to OFF (CHARGE).  
4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.  
5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/  
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate  
charging has started.  
6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging  
is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
To detach the battery pack  
Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT.  
RELEASE to detach it.  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U*  
Charging time  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
Approx. 3 hr.  
BN-V416U  
BN-V428U  
* Provided  
NOTES:  
Approx. 5 hr.  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove  
it first.  
During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.  
Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.  
             
GETTING STARTED  
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7
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a  
long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not  
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the  
camcorder, then try charging again.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely short even  
after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and  
needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.  
For other notes, pg. 38.  
The Benefits Of  
Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs  
are small but have a large  
power capacity. However,  
when one is exposed to  
cold temperatures (below  
10°C/50°F), its usage time  
becomes shorter and it  
may cease to function. If  
this happens, place the  
battery pack in your pocket  
or other warm, protected  
place for a short time, then  
Using The Battery Pack  
Perform steps 1 2 in Charging The Battery Pack.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in  
colder temperatures.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U*  
BN-V416U  
BN-V428U  
* Provided  
NOTES:  
LCD monitor on  
1 hr. 5 min.  
2 hr. 15 min.  
4 hr.  
Viewfinder on  
1 hr. 35 min.  
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack  
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack  
does not come in direct contact with it.)  
3 hr. 5 min.  
5 hr. 30 min.  
For other notes, pg. 38.  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the following  
conditions:  
Grip Adjustment  
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.  
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
The White LED Light is used.  
1 Adjust the velcro strip.  
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the  
grip.  
3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to  
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power  
Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the  
velcro strip to your preference.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare  
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned  
shooting time.  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the  
camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in  
a camcorder malfunction.  
Using AC Power  
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in  
the illustration on page 6.  
NOTES:  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in  
contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and  
cause malfunction.  
For other notes, pg. 38.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or  
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause  
a fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to  
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short  
circuit and possibly start a fire.  
       
GETTING STARTED  
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EN  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any  
operation mode except OFF (CHARGE)while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
VIDEO:  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If  
REC SELECTis set to “  
/
(pg. 28), still  
images are recorded both on the tape and the memory  
card.  
POWER/CHARGE lamp  
MEMORY:  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
MMENU/VOL.  
Allows you to record in a memory card or access  
data stored in a memory card.  
When the Power Switch is set to Aor M, the  
currently selected image size appears.  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the Power Switch is set to Aor M, you can also  
turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD  
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.  
INFORMATION:  
The following explanations in this manual supposes the  
use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use  
the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to  
your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch.  
Date/Time Settings  
Power Switch Position  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but  
its display can be turned on or off during playback.  
(pg. 25, 28)  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
The Aindicator appears on the display.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
M (Manual Recording):  
Allows you to set various recording functions using the  
Menus. (pg. 25)  
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto  
Recording, try this mode.  
There is no indication on the display.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
BR I GHT  
Wheel to select n, and press it.  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu  
appears.  
OFF  
DEC 2 5'0 4  
5 : 3  
ADJ .  
0 PM  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ.,  
and press it. The parameter for  
Monthis highlighted.  
RETURN  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in the  
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the  
memory card to a PC.  
Allows you to set various playback functions using  
the Menus. (pg. 25)  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to input the month, and  
press it. Repeat to input the day,  
year, hour and minute.  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
DEC 2 5'0 4  
5 : 3 0 PM  
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select BRETURN, and  
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
NOTE:  
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is not  
highlighted, the camcorders internal clock continues to  
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/  
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish  
setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the  
date and time begin operation from the date and time you  
have just set.  
       
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
9
Viewfinder Adjustment  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display  
1 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
1 Set the Power Switch to M”  
MMENU/VOL.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
or PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull  
out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best  
viewability.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully.  
(pg. 12)  
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
3 Press the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select n, and  
press it. The CAMERA  
DISPLAY Menu appears.  
BRIGHT  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select BRIGHT, and press it. The Menu  
Screen closes and the brightness control indicator  
appears.  
PAUSE  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel until the appropriate  
brightness is reached.  
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in.  
Diopter Adjustment Control  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
by pulling out the viewfinder, setting PRIORITYin the  
SYSTEM Menu to FINDER(pg. 25, 27) and adjusting  
as described above.  
CAUTION:  
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your  
fingers.  
Tripod Mounting  
To attach the camcorder to a  
tripod, align the direction stud  
and screw to the mounting  
socket and stud hole on the  
camcorder. Then tighten the  
screw clockwise.  
Some tripods are not  
equipped with studs.  
CAUTION:  
When attaching the camcorder  
to a tripod, extend its legs to  
stabilize the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized  
tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.  
     
EN GETTING STARTED  
10  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a The provided memory card is already inserted in the  
cassette.  
camcorder at the time of purchase.  
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)  
OPEN/EJECT  
Cassette  
holder cover  
Memory card  
PUSH HERE  
Label  
Clipped edge  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
Cassette holder  
Write/erase protection tab  
Erase protection tab  
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off.  
2 Open the LCD monitor (pg. 12), then open the card  
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the  
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it  
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.  
Do not touch internal components.  
cover (MEMORY CARD).  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its  
clipped edge first.  
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the  
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HEREto  
close the cassette holder.  
Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HEREto  
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause  
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in  
injury or product damage.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the battery packs charge is low, you may not be able  
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.  
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use  
AC power before continuing.  
4 Close the card cover.  
To protect valuable files (available only for SD  
Memory Card)  
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the  
memory card in the direction of LOCK. This prevents  
the memory card from being recorded over. To record on  
this memory card, slide the tab back to the position  
opposite to LOCKbefore loading it.  
NOTES:  
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into  
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “  
or  
place.  
MultiMediaCards marked “  
.  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this  
camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its  
manufacturer or dealer.  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to  
FORMAT the card. (pg. 24)  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
ATTENTION:  
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the  
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card  
to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to  
recognize whether or not the card is installed.  
120 min.  
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 25 and 26.  
To protect valuable recordings  
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in  
the direction of SAVE. This prevents the tape from  
being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab  
back to RECbefore loading it.  
For other notes, pg. 38.  
       
VIDEO RECORDING EN  
11  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
Basic Recording  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:  
Power (pg. 6)  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 10)  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSEis displayed.  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 25, 26.  
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button. The T RECappears on the display while  
recording is in progress.  
Push.  
6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder.  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the  
camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the  
camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder  
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
Power Zoom Lever  
POWER/CHARGE lamp  
When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 43)  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “  
battery indicator does not appear.  
When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on  
the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur  
when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to Recording  
From The Middle Of A Tape(pg. 13).  
To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 25, 27.  
For other notes, pg. 38.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
         
EN VIDEO RECORDING  
12  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder  
Zooming  
While using the LCD monitor:  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Press the  
Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully.  
It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.  
While using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out  
the viewfinder fully.  
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click,  
otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the  
zoom action.  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
40  
xW  
T
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Monitor Opening Button  
10  
x
W
T
NOTES:  
Digital zoom zone  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled  
out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which  
one to use. Set PRIORITYto the desired mode in  
SYSTEM Menu. (pg. 25, 27)  
10X (optical) zoom zone  
Approximate zoom ratio  
Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.  
(pg. 42)  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this  
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus  
by using the manual focus (pg. 32), then zoom in or out  
in Record mode.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be  
switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom.  
(pg. 26)  
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 when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to MEMORY.  
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display.  
“– h – – mmeans the camcorder is calculating the  
remaining time. When the remaining time reaches  
2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.  
0
h
25  
m
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the  
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all  
the way to W. Also see TELE MACROin MANUAL Menu  
on page 26.  
hm  
(Now calculating)  
1h 0m  
0h59m  
0h 1m  
0h 3m  
0h 0m  
0h 2m  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
         
VIDEO RECORDING EN  
13  
Journalistic Shooting  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
In some situations, different  
shooting angles may provide  
more dramatic results. Hold the  
camcorder in the desired position  
and tilt the LCD monitor in the  
most convenient direction. It can  
rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°  
upward).  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 14) to  
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then  
engage the Still Playback mode. (pg. 14)  
2) Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start  
recording.  
NOTES:  
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code  
indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODEis set  
to ON. (pg. 27)  
Self Recording  
Open the LCD monitor and tilt  
it upward to 180° so that it  
faces forward, then point the  
lens toward yourself and start  
recording.  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 00:00:00  
Self Recording  
Time Code  
Already  
recorded scene  
Newlyrecorded  
scene  
Blank  
Tape  
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.  
Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start  
Display  
point  
point  
point  
Minutes  
Seconds  
(30 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 05:44:00  
* Frames are not displayed during recording.  
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.  
Already  
recorded scene  
New  
Tape  
Latest scene  
scene  
If during recording a blank portion is left partway through  
the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is  
resumed, the time code starts counting up again from  
00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the  
same time codes as those existing in a previously  
recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording  
From The Middle Of A Tape(See the right column) in the  
following cases;  
Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start  
point point point  
When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located partway through  
the tape.  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
           
EN VIDEO PLAYBACK  
14  
Shuttle Search  
MMENU/VOL.  
BLANK SEARCH  
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video  
playback.  
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or  
3 for reverse search.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.  
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search  
continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release  
the button, normal playback resumes.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle  
Search. This is not a malfunction.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search, parts of the  
picture may not be clearly visible,  
particularly on the left side of the  
screen.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
8
4/9  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in the  
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.  
(pg. 13)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 10)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 During Stop mode, press BLANK SEARCH.  
The BLANK SEARCHindication appears and the  
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,  
then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape  
before the beginning of the detected blank portion.  
To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.  
3
5
Speaker  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback  
Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a  
blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse  
direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the  
camcorder searches in the forward direction.  
Blank Search does not work if USE CLEANING  
CASSETTEhas appeared with the tape.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank  
Search, the camcorder stops automatically.  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape  
may not be detected.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 10)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 To start playback, press 4/9.  
5 To stop playback, press 8.  
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-  
forward the tape.  
The detected blank portion may be located between  
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure  
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.  
To control the speaker volume  
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards +to turn up  
the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.  
NOTES:  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,  
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (pg. 17)  
For other notes, pg. 39.  
Still Playback  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press 4/9 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,  
the camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not pause  
immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image.  
                           
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN  
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Buttons And Functions  
Playback Using The Remote Control  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this  
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic  
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and  
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback  
functions possible. (pg. 16)  
Installing The Battery  
The remote control uses one  
lithium battery (CR2025).  
1 Pull out the battery holder  
by inserting a pointed  
instrument into the slot.  
2
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
3
1
2 Insert the battery in the  
The following buttons are available only when the  
camcorders Power Switch is set to PLAY.  
holder, and be sure to have  
the +mark visible.  
1
B AUDIO Button ..................................... (pg. 25, 28)  
C PAUSE Button* .......................................... (pg. 16)  
Up Button .................................................. (pg. 16)  
D SLOW Rewind Button................................ (pg. 16)  
E REW Button* ....................................... (pg. 14, 20)  
Left Button ................................................ (pg. 16)  
F INSERT Button .......................................... (pg. 37)  
G STOP Button* ...................................... (pg. 14, 20)  
Down Button ............................................. (pg. 16)  
H SHIFT Button ............................................ (pg. 16)  
I EFFECT ON/OFF Button .......................... (pg. 16)  
J EFFECT Button ........................................ (pg. 16)  
K SLOW Forward Button............................... (pg. 16)  
L FF Button* ........................................... (pg. 14, 20)  
Right Button .............................................. (pg. 16)  
M PLAY Button*....................................... (pg. 14, 20)  
N A. DUB Button ........................................... (pg. 37)  
O DISPLAY Button ................................. (pg. 17, 34)  
3 Slide the holder back in  
Slot  
until you hear a click.  
Beam Effective Area  
(indoor use)  
When using the remote control,  
be sure to point it at the remote  
sensor. The transmitted beams  
approximate effective distance  
for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).  
NOTE:  
The transmitted beam may not be  
effective or may cause incorrect  
operation when the remote sensor  
is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.  
Remote sensor  
The following buttons are available when the camcorders  
Power Switch is set to Aor M.  
a S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button*  
b START/STOP Button*  
c Zoom (T/W) Buttons** ........................ (pg. 12, 16)  
*
Functions the same as each corresponding button on the  
camcorder. (pg. 51)  
** Functions when the camcorders Power Switch is set to  
PLAYas well.  
     
EN VIDEO PLAYBACK  
16  
Playback Zoom  
Up Button  
or PAUSE  
SLOW Forward  
Button  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 70X at any time  
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
playback. Or perform normal playback of  
images.  
SLOW Rewind  
Button  
Left Button  
Right Button  
PLAY  
Down Button  
or STOP  
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press  
the Zoom Button (T).  
To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Slow-Motion Playback  
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video  
playback.  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)  
more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 1 minute (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-  
minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx. 5 minutes in  
Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.  
3) You can move the image on the screen  
around to find a particular portion of the  
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press  
L (Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E (Down).  
To end zoom, press and hold W until  
magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and  
then press PLAY (U) during video playback.  
NOTES:  
To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).  
To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still  
playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image  
may suffer.  
NOTES:  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.  
2 seconds.  
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback  
image.  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The  
effects work the same in playback as they did in  
recording. (pg. 30)  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image  
may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue  
screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-motion  
playback start point you chose and the actual start point for  
Slow-Motion Playback.  
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe  
effect.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in  
video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with  
steady images. This is not a malfunction.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,  
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the  
Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like  
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Allows frame-by-frame search during video playback.  
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)  
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for  
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the  
frame is played back.  
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
1) To start playback,  
EFFECT  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
press PLAY (U).  
2) Press EFFECT.  
The PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select Menu  
appears.  
3) Press EFFECT  
repeatedly to move  
the highlight bar to the  
desired effect.  
The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the  
menu disappears.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF.  
To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF  
again.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.  
               
VIDEO PLAYBACK EN  
17  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Connections To A TV Or VCR  
These are some basic types of connections. When  
making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in  
the illustration.  
If using a VCR, go to step 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to  
your VCRs instruction manual.  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to  
its VIDEO mode.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV  
Date/Time  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF. (pg. 25, 28)  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the  
date indication.  
To AV  
To S  
Time Code  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
Set TIME CODEto ONor OFF. (pg. 25, 28)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV.  
(pg. 25, 28)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 7)  
To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder  
without inserting a tape or memory card, set the  
camcorders Power Switch to Aor M, then set your TV  
to the appropriate input mode.  
1
2
3
4
TV  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum  
level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder  
is turned on.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded,  
do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as  
interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound  
is not heard from the speaker.  
VCR  
A White to AUDIO L IN*  
B Red to AUDIO R IN*  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN**  
D To S-VIDEO IN***  
*
Not required for watching still images only.  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input  
connectors.  
*** Connect when your TV/VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V  
input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to  
connect the yellow video cable.  
           
EN D.S.C. RECORDING  
18  
A Image Size  
(pg. 28, 52)  
B Shooting Icon  
(pg. 52)  
C Card Icon (pg. 52)  
D Picture Quality  
(pg. 27, 52)  
E Remaining Number Of Shots (pg. 52)  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)  
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for  
taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory  
card.  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:  
Power (pg. 6)  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
Loading A Memory Card (pg. 10)  
SD Memory Card  
ImageSize/Picture  
Quality  
SNAPSHOT  
8 MB*  
45  
16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*  
Power Switch  
640 x 480/FINE  
95  
295  
45  
205  
625  
95  
405  
1215  
190  
605  
125  
425  
80  
Monitor Opening  
Button  
640 x 480/  
160  
20  
65  
13  
45  
8
Lock Button  
1024 x 768/FINE  
1024 x 768/  
STANDARD  
145  
29  
310  
60  
1280 x 960/FINE  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
95  
205  
41  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
19  
1600 x 1200/  
28  
60  
130  
275  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
MultiMediaCard  
8 MB* 16 MB** 32 MB*  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
Image Size/Picture Quality  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
640 x 480/FINE  
55  
190  
24  
75  
16  
50  
10  
34  
105  
320  
48  
215  
645  
100  
320  
60  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  
5Ppregs.s25S,N2A7.PSHOT. The Oindication appears  
while the snapshot is being taken.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no  
frame.  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
1280 x 960/FINE  
160  
32  
1280 x 960/STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
105  
21  
215  
42  
1600 x 1200/STANDARD  
65  
135  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to Deleting Files”  
(pg. 22).  
*
Optional  
When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set  
BEEPto OFF. (pg. 25, 27)  
** Provided  
Snapshot mode with no frame  
There is the sound of a shutter  
closing.  
         
D.S.C. RECORDING EN  
19  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape  
To A Memory Card  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory  
card.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 10)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 10)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Set “  
COPYto ON. (pg. 25, 28)  
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.  
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to  
engage Still Playback.  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
The “  
indication appears during dubbing.  
The selected image is stored in the memory card.  
NOTES:  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is  
not loaded, the message COPYING FAILEDis displayed.  
If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE”  
(pg. 26) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode  
identifying signal is not dubbed with it.  
To use Playback Special effects with a video image you  
wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the remote control  
(provided). (pg. 16)  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
     
EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
20  
Normal Playback Of Images  
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically  
Auto Playback Of Images  
You can run through all the images stored in memory  
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card automatically.  
card. You can view the stored images, one at a time,  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images.  
much like flipping through a photo album.  
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.  
If you press 3 during Auto Playback, files are displayed  
in descending order.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
MMENU/VOL.  
If you press 5 during Auto Playback, files are displayed  
in ascending order.  
3
8
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.  
To display the next  
image  
To display the  
previous image  
VIDEO/  
MEMORY  
Normal Playback  
100-0014  
100-0013  
100-0015  
Auto Playback  
INFO  
INDEX  
5
Index Playback Of Files  
You can view several different files stored in the memory  
card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to  
locate a particular file you want.  
4/9  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 10)  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
2 Press INDEX. The Index  
Selected file  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
A stored image is displayed.  
Screen appears.  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to move the frame to the  
desired file.  
Press 3 to display the previous  
page. Press 5 to display the  
next page.  
6
9
4 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press 5 to  
display the next file.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file.  
(pg. 21)  
You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen.  
Index number  
4 Press the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel in. The selected file is  
displayed.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file.  
(pg. 21)  
(See the right column)  
You can turn off the on-screen playback display. (pg. 21)  
NOTES:  
Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-  
numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image,  
because new images are automatically stored after the last-  
recorded one.  
Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480,  
1024 x 768, 1280 x 960and 1600 x 1200with another  
devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These  
thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.  
Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVM70) that  
are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this  
camcorder; UNSUPPORTED FILE!will be displayed.  
Playback Zoom  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 16)  
               
D.S.C. PLAYBACK EN  
21  
Viewing File Information  
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the  
Removing On-Screen Display  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images”  
INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.  
(pg. 20).  
FOLDER: Folder name (pg. 24)  
2 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
FILE: File name (pg. 24)  
appears.  
FOLDER  
F I LE  
: 1 0 0 JVCGR  
: DVC0 0 0 1 0  
DATE: Date the file was made  
SIZE: Image size  
QUALITY: Picture quality  
PROTECT: When set to ON, the  
file is protected from accidental  
erasure. (pg. 22)  
04  
DATE  
:OCT 03  
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select DISPLAY,  
S I ZE  
QUAL I TY : F I NE  
PROTECT : OFF  
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8  
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select OFF, and  
press it. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number  
and battery indicator (  
) disappear.  
To display the indicators again, select ON.  
Press the INFO Button again to close the Information  
Screen.  
Operation mode indicator  
Folder/file number  
NOTE:  
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC,  
QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
100-0013  
MENU  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
Battery indicator  
       
EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
22  
To remove protection from all files stored in the  
memory card  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
CANC.ALL, and press it. The PROTECT screen  
appears.  
of files.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 10)  
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
EXECUTE, and press it.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
A stored file is displayed.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time  
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
5 Make sure PROTECTis  
or all at once.  
MENU  
selected, and press the MMENU/  
PROTECT  
Power Switch  
DELETE  
VOL. Wheel in. The Sub Menu  
appears.  
DPOF  
NO . RESET  
MMENU/VOL.  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
BR IGHT  
To protect the currently  
END  
Lock Button  
displayed file  
3
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select CURRENT, and  
MENU  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
press it. The PROTECT screen  
appears.  
RETURN  
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the  
desired file.  
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select EXECUTE, and  
press it.  
PROTECT  
To cancel protection, select  
RETURN.  
Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files  
you want to protect.  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
5
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 10)  
To protect all files stored in the memory card  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
PROT.ALL, and press it. The PROTECT screen  
appears.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
A stored file is displayed.  
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
EXECUTE, and press it.  
To cancel protection, select RETURN.  
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
NOTES:  
If the “  
mark appears, the currently displayed file is  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select DELETE,  
protected.  
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
When the memory card is initialized or corrupted, even  
protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose  
important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.  
To delete the currently displayed file  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select CURRENT, and  
MENU  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 5 in  
Protecting Files.  
press it. The DELETE screen  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
appears.  
RETURN  
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the  
desired file.  
To remove protection from the currently displayed  
file  
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select EXECUTE, and  
press it.  
To cancel deletion, select  
RETURN.  
DELETE  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
CURRENT, and press it. The PROTECT screen  
appears.  
DELETE?  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
7 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.  
Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files  
you want to delete.  
8 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
EXECUTE, and press it.  
NOTE:  
If the “  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove  
protection.  
mark appears, the selected file is protected and  
cannot be deleted.  
                         
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. EN  
23  
To delete all files stored in the memory card  
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of  
Prints  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select ALL, and  
press it. The DELETE screen appears.  
1 Perform steps 1 5 in To Print All Still Images (One  
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
Print For Each).  
EXECUTE, and press it.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
DPOF  
to select CURRENT, and press it.  
NOTES:  
The DPOF screen appears.  
Protected files (pg. 22) cannot be deleted. To delete  
them, remove protection first.  
SHEETS  
3 Press 3 or 5 to select the  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files  
before deleting.  
0 0  
desired file.  
RETURN  
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
CAUTION:  
to select the number indication (00), and press it.  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other  
operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory  
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted  
during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted,  
initialize it. (pg. 24)  
DPOF  
rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
towards +to increase number, or  
towards “–” to decrease the  
SHEETS  
number, and press it.  
0 5  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the  
desired number of prints.  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the image again and  
change the number.  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital  
Print Order Format) standard in order to support future  
systems such as automatic printing. You can select one  
of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the  
memory card: To Print All Still Images (One Print For  
Each)or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number  
Of Prints.  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
DPOF  
to select RETURN, and press it.  
The SAVE?appears.  
If you did not change any settings in  
SAVE?  
step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen  
reappears.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
to select EXECUTEto save the setting you have just  
made, and press it.  
NOTES:  
If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a  
printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the  
selected still images automatically.  
To cancel selection, select CANCEL.  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a  
memory card. (pg. 19)  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 5 in To Print All Still Images (One  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
Print For Each).  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 10)  
2 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select RESET,  
and press it. The DPOF screen appears.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
EXECUTE, and press it. The normal playback screen  
appears.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
A stored file is displayed.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.  
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
CAUTION:  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this  
may cause the memory card to be corrupted.  
to select DPOF, and press it. The  
MENU  
Sub Menu appears.  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
1
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
to select ALL 1, and press it. The  
DPOF screen appears.  
RETURN  
7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
to select EXECUTE, and press it.  
The normal playback screen  
appears.  
DPOF  
ALL1?  
To cancel selection, select  
RETURN.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
             
EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.  
24  
Resetting The File Name  
Initializing A Memory Card  
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The You can initialize a memory card anytime.  
new files you are going to make will be stored in the new After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory  
folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from  
previously made files.  
card, including those which have been protected, are  
cleared.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 10)  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
2 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
A stored file is displayed.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
4 Press the MMENU/VOL.  
MENU  
4 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
appears.  
appears.  
DPOF  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
BR I GHT  
END  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select NO.  
RESET, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears.  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
EXECUTE, and press it. The new folder (such as  
101JVCGR) will be made and the file name of the next  
shot starts from DVC00001.  
FORMAT  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select FORMAT, and  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
press it. The FORMAT screen  
appears.  
Folder and File names  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made  
using a number which is larger by one than the largest  
number of the file names which are in use. Even if you  
delete an image or video clip file with a number in the  
middle of range, the number will not be used for a new  
shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the  
file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as  
101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start  
again from DVC00001.  
Wheel to select EXECUTE, and  
press it. The memory card is  
initialized.  
When initialization is finished, NO IMAGES STORED”  
appears.  
To cancel initialization, select RETURN.  
CAUTION:  
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the  
camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the  
provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted  
if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the  
memory card becomes corrupted initialize it.  
       
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN  
25  
Menus without Sub Menus  
Changing The Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-  
screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings. (pg. 26 28)  
v WIPE/FADER (pg. 30)  
r PROGRAM AE (pg. 30)  
p EXPOSURE (pg. 32)  
u W. BALANCE (pg. 33)  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
Selected  
parameter  
PROGRAM AE  
1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select the desired  
parameter.  
Example: r PROGRAM AE  
Menu  
2) Press the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel in. Selection is complete.  
The Menu Screen returns.  
MMENU/VOL.  
SHUTTER  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
MONOTONE  
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function  
menus.  
3) Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in again. The Menu  
Screen closes.  
Menus with Sub Menus  
m CAMERA (pg. 26)  
q MANUAL (pg. 26)  
n CAMERA DISPLAY  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
Selected function  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch and the Power  
o DSC (pg. 27)  
SOUND MODE1 2b i  
t
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
4 0 x  
Switch as follows.  
t VIDEO (pg. 28)  
FULL  
AUTO  
A
n VIDEO DISPLAY (pg. 28)  
1) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select the desired  
function, and press it. The Sub  
Menu appears.  
Example: m CAMERA Menu  
2) Rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel to select the desired  
parameter.  
3) Press the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel in. Selection is complete.  
Repeat the procedure if you wish  
to set other function menus.  
4) Press the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
returns.  
Repeat the procedure if you wish  
to set other function menus.  
5) Press the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel in again. The Menu  
Screen closes.  
For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEOor  
MEMORY.  
Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch.  
RETURN  
Sub Menu  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
For Video Playback Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
Set the Power Switch to PLAYwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to D.S.C. PLAYBACK”  
(pg. 20).  
RETURN  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE1 2b i  
t
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
4 0 x  
appears.  
FULL  
AUTO  
A
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select the desired  
function, and press it. The selected function menu  
appears.  
Screen for Video and D.S.C. Screen for Video Playback  
Recording Menu  
RETURN  
Menu  
WI PE / FADER  
OFF  
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
V I DEO  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
NARRAT I ON  
REC MODE  
OFF  
COPYOFF  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
RETURN  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected  
function.  
       
EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
26  
Recording Menus  
GAIN UP  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture  
brightness adjustment.  
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the  
image is bright.  
CAMERA  
The msettings are effective when the Power Switch is  
set to both Aand M. However, the menu settings can  
be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
AUTO  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at  
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the  
AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth  
or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While  
REC MODE  
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
is displayed.  
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode  
LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5 times  
the recording time.  
MANUAL  
NOTES:  
The qsettings are effective only when the Power  
Switch is set to M.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 37) and Insert Editing (pg. 37) are  
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.  
If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will  
be blurred at the switching point.  
DIS  
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.  
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON  
]: To compensate for unstable images caused  
by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
NOTES:  
SOUND MODE  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is  
excessive, or under the following conditions:  
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
[12 bit]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four  
separate channels, and is recommended for use when  
performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz  
mode of previous models)  
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two  
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of  
previous models)  
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in various  
directions.  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on  
a tripod.  
ZOOM  
The “  
indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer  
10X: When set to 10Xwhile using digital zoom, the  
zoom magnification will reset to 10Xsince digital zoom  
will be disengaged.  
cannot be used.  
TELE MACRO  
[40X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible  
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X  
digital magnification.  
700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally  
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible  
from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X  
digital magnification.  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in  
focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there  
is a distance more than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the subject, the  
lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.  
When set to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as  
possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft).  
NOTE:  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
VIDEO.  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of  
focus.  
SNAP MODE  
WIDE MODE  
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame  
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For  
playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.  
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom  
of the screen. The  
indicator appears. During playback  
on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio  
becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-  
screen TVs instruction manual. During playback/  
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black  
bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen  
and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.  
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio  
of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen  
[FULL]  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot (For  
Video Recording)(pg. 31).  
without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using  
                                           
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN  
27  
this mode, refer to your wide-screen TVs instruction  
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD  
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
VIDEO.  
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when  
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened.  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
WIND CUT  
[OFF]: Disengages the function.  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The  
indicator appears. The quality of the sound will  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
change. This is normal.  
The n(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even  
when the Power Switch is set to A. However, the menu  
settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set  
to M.  
The n(CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective only  
for shooting except BRIGHT.  
SYSTEM  
The sfunctions which are set when the Power Switch  
is set to Mare also applied when the Power Switch is  
set to PLAY.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
BRIGHT  
BEEP  
pg. 9, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”  
OFF: Turns off sounds when performing any operations.  
It also deactivates the shutter sound effect, however the  
shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot  
for Video Recording (pg. 31).  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or  
off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also  
activates the shutter sound effect. (pg. 18, 31)  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when  
any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter  
sound effect. (pg. 18, 31)  
ON SCREEN  
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date,  
time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV  
screen.  
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on  
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.  
DATE/TIME  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
REMOTE  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds  
when the Power Switch is set from OFFto Aor M.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing  
the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. (pg. 17, 34)  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program  
AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm  
how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the  
following cases:  
TIME CODE  
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the  
connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during  
recording. (pg. 13)  
When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODEis  
turned ON.  
CLOCK ADJ.  
With DEMO MODEset to ON, if there is no operation for  
about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to Aor M.  
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops  
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is  
performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the  
demonstration will resume.  
pg. 8, Date/Time Settings”  
DSC  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
QUALITY  
NOTES:  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot  
be turned on.  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match  
your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder power  
is turned off.  
If DEMO MODEremains ON, some functions will not be  
available. After viewing demo, set to OFF.  
FINE (  
) and STANDARD (  
) (in order of quality).  
NOTE:  
The number of storable images depends on the selected  
picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in  
the images and the type of memory card being used.  
(pg. 18)  
PRIORITY  
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when  
the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is  
opened.  
                                   
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28  
IMAGE SIZE  
REC MODE  
[SP] / LP  
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1280 x 960] / 1600 x 1200  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match  
your needs. (pg. 18)  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP)  
depending on your preference. It is recommended you  
use REC MODEin VIDEO Menu when using this  
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (pg. 34, 35)  
NOTE:  
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
NOTE:  
REC MODEcan be set when the Power Switch is set to  
PLAYor M.  
REC SELECT  
COPY  
[
]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the  
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during  
tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal  
playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds.  
(The still image is not recorded.)  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a  
memory card. (pg. 19)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still images are  
recorded only onto the tape.  
/
: When Snapshot recording is performed  
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO, still  
images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in  
the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the  
SNAP MODEselection in CAMERA Menu is also  
applicable to memory card recording.  
S/AV INPUT  
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and  
S-Video connectors. (pg. 34)  
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-  
Video connectors. (pg. 34)  
Playback Menus  
VIDEO  
SYSTEM  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
Each setting is linked with s, which appears when the  
Power Switch is set to M. (pg. 25)  
The parameters are the same as in the description on  
page 27.  
SOUND MODE and NARRATION  
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound  
mode in which the recording was made, and plays the  
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your  
playback picture. According to the menu access  
explanation on page 25, select SOUND MODEor  
NARRATIONfrom the Menu Screen and set it to the  
desired parameter.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
BEEP  
OFF / BEEP / [MELODY]  
OFF / [ON]  
REMOTE  
DEMO MODE  
PRIORITY  
CAM RESET  
OFF / [ON]  
SOUND MODE  
[STEREO  
]: Sound is output on both Land R”  
[LCD] / FINDER  
channels in stereo.  
EXECUTE / RETURN  
SOUND L : Sound from the Lchannel is output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the Rchannel is output.  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
NARRATION  
The n(VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for  
video playback except BRIGHT.  
The parameters (except OFFin ON SCREEN settings)  
are the same as in the description on page 27.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both Land R”  
channels in stereo.  
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both Land R”  
channels in stereo.  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and  
output in stereo on both Land Rchannels.  
BRIGHT  
pg. 9, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”  
NOTES:  
You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote  
control (pg. 15) to change the output sound (without  
having to access the Playback Menu).  
ON SCREEN  
When set to OFF, the camcorders display disappears.  
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON  
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV  
The SOUND MODEsetting is available for both 12-bit and  
16-bit sound. (In previous modelsfunctions, 12-bitis  
called 32 kHzand 16-bitis called 48 kHz.)  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the  
recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During  
playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left  
corner.  
When set to AUTO, the date/time are displayed in the  
following cases:  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/  
time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
TIME CODE  
[OFF] / ON  
                                       
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29  
SNAPSHOT  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Night Alive  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they  
would be under good natural lighting. Although the  
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is  
strobing due to the slow shutter speed.  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Press NIGHT so that the Night-Alive indicator “  
appears.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to  
LIGHT  
30 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
while the shutter speed is being  
automatically adjusted.  
NIGHT  
To deactivate Night-Alive  
Press NIGHT again so that the Night-Alive indicator  
disappears.  
White LED Light  
NOTES:  
During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings  
cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:  
Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects”  
(pg. 30).  
• “GAIN UPin CAMERA Menu. (pg. 26)  
• “DISin MANUAL Menu. (pg. 26)  
White LED Light  
White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in  
the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.  
During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder  
into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.  
1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.  
OFF: Turns off the light.  
ON: The light is on always. (  
appears.)  
AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark.  
appears.)  
(
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video  
recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.  
NOTES:  
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.  
If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-Alive  
function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot  
the subject brighter.  
There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot  
between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED  
Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).  
Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when  
the White LED Light setting is ON, they will appear slightly  
blurred.  
     
EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
30  
WIPECORNER: 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.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
MMENU/VOL.  
WIPEWINDOW: 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.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
WIPESLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out  
from left to right.  
WIPEDOOR: 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.  
WIPESCROLL: 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.  
WIPESHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a  
black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from  
the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black  
screen.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Wipe Or Fader Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes  
of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column) If  
an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is selected, its indicator blinks  
in blue or goes out.  
IMPORTANT:  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be  
used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column) If  
an unusable mode is selected, the indicator of Program AE  
with Special Effects blinks or goes out.  
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.  
Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the  
next.  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or  
stopped.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set rto the desired mode. (pg. 25)  
The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected  
effect is activated.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
To deactivate the selected effect  
Select OFFin step 3. The effect indicator disappears.  
4 Set vto the desired mode. (pg. 25)  
The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved.  
NOTES:  
Program AE with special effects can be changed during  
recording or during Record-Standby.  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be  
used during Night-Alive.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the  
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
To deactivate the selected effect  
Select OFFin step 4. The effect indicator disappears.  
PROGRAM AE  
NOTE:  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and  
holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
SHUTTER 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.  
SHUTTER 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.  
WIPE/FADER  
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)  
FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
screen.  
FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black  
screen.  
FADERB.W: Fade in to a color screen from a  
black and white screen, or fade out from color to black  
and white.  
             
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31  
When WIDE MODEis set to SQUEEZE  
(pg. 26),  
SPORTS  
the Oindication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording  
becomes impossible.  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 30) is engaged,  
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are  
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the  
icon blinks.  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DISis set to ON”  
(pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.  
During playback as well, all snapshot modes are available  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000)  
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured  
one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion  
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the  
picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good  
lighting conditions.  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely  
bright surroundings such as in the snow.  
when “  
COPYis set to OFFin VIDEO Menu.  
(pg. 28) However, the shutter sound is not heard.  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the  
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is no  
effect in the recorded image.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter  
sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded  
onto the tape.  
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too bright when shooting under  
extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.  
NOTE:  
SPOTLIGHThas the same effect as 3 with the exposure  
control. (pg. 32)  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more  
natural. White Balance (pg. 33) is automatically set to  
Motor Drive Mode  
, but can be changed to your desired setting. When  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an  
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still  
images: approx. 1 second)  
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts  
the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less  
than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECTis  
set to “  
/
. (pg. 28)  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like  
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,  
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the  
Cinema mode, it enhances the classic filmeffect.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe  
effect.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
VIDEO.  
Auto Focus  
The camcorders Full Range AF  
system offers continuous shooting  
ability from close-up (as close as  
approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to  
infinity.  
However, correct focus may not be  
obtainable in the situations listed  
below (in these cases perform  
Manual Focus):  
Focus detection zone  
When two subjects overlap in the  
same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness  
and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear,  
blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or  
the viewfinder.*  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical  
patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting  
off the surface of a body of water.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
4 Set SNAP MODEto the desired mode.  
(pg. 25, 26)  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
,
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
,
and  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
The Oindication appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-  
enters the Record-Standby mode.  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not  
possible. Keep the lens clean. (pg. 48) When  
condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to  
dry naturally.  
You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still  
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
normal recording resumes.  
Regardless of the Power Switch position (Aor M),  
Snapshot recording takes place using the selected  
Snapshot mode.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first.  
(pg. 12) If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the  
camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the  
distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will  
not occur when TELE MACROis set to ON. (pg. 26)  
NOTES:  
To remove the shutter sound, refer to BEEPon page 27.  
                               
EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
32  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down the  
MMENU/VOL.  
SNAPSHOT  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
FOCUS  
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select  
p (EXPOSURE), and press it.  
5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select MANUAL,  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
6 To brighten the image, rotate the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel towards +. To darken the image, rotate the  
MMENU/VOL. Wheel towards “–”. (maximum 6)  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 33)  
Lock Button  
Power Switch  
3 exposure has the same effect as when ris set to  
SPOTLIGHT. (pg. 31)  
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. Exposure  
Manual Focus  
adjustment is complete.  
To return to automatic exposure control  
Select AUTOin step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to A.  
NOTE:  
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have  
performed Viewfinder Adjustment(pg. 9).  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same  
time when ris set to SPOTLIGHTor SNOW”  
(pg. 30), or with the backlight compensation. (pg. 33)  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in  
brightness, set GAIN UPto AUTO. (pg. 25, 26)  
1 Set the Power Switch to M”  
While focusing on a  
while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch.  
further subject  
2 Press FOCUS. The manual  
focus indicator appears.  
3 To focus on a further subject,  
rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
towards +. The “ ” indicator  
appears and blinks.  
Iris Lock  
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-  
lit environments to keep too much light from entering,  
and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the  
subject is backing away.  
Manual focus indicator  
To focus on a nearer subject,  
rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
towards “–”. The “ ” indicator  
appears and blinks.  
While focusing on a  
nearer subject  
To reset to Auto Focus  
Press FOCUS twice or set the  
Power Switch to A.  
If FOCUS is pressed once, the  
camcorder will enter the focus  
adjustment mode again.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as  
at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
Manual focus indicator When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image will  
not darken or brighten.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position  
when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a  
subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images  
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-  
of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 5 in  
Exposure Control(pg. 32).  
6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor  
or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MMENU/VOL.  
Wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator  
and the “ ” indication appear.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or  
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
7 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
in. The “ ” indication changes to  
Exposure Control  
and the iris is locked.  
3
To return to automatic iris  
control  
Rotate the MMENU/VOL. Wheel  
to select AUTO, then press it in  
step 5. Or, set the Power Switch to  
A.  
Manual exposure control is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as  
at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.  
Iris Lock Indicator  
The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.  
                   
FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN  
To lock the exposure control and the iris  
After step 5 of Exposure Control, adjust the exposure  
by rotating the MMENU/VOL. Wheel. Then lock the iris in  
steps 6 and 7 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, rotate  
the MMENU/VOL. Wheel to select AUTO, then press it  
in step 5. The exposure control and the iris become  
automatic.  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Adjust the white balance  
manually when shooting  
under various types of  
lighting.  
1 Set the Power Switch to  
Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on  
Backlight Compensation  
White paper  
the switch.  
Backlight compensation  
brightens the subject quickly.  
Press BACKLIGHT. The  
indicator is displayed and the  
subject is brightened. If  
pressed again,  
disappears and the  
brightness returns to the  
previous level.  
Using the BACKLIGHT  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Set uto MWB. (pg. 25)  
The  
indication blinks slowly.  
4 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.  
BACKLIGHT Button  
5 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in until  
begins  
blinking rapidly.  
When the setting is completed,  
resumes normal  
Button may cause the light around the subject to become  
too bright and the subject to become white.  
Backlight compensations is also available when the Power  
Switch is set to A.  
blinking.  
6 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in twice. The Menu  
Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator  
is displayed.  
NOTES:  
White Balance Adjustment  
In step 4, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In  
such a case, adjust focus manually. (pg. 32)  
A subject can be shot under various types of lighting  
conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).  
Because the color temperature is different depending on  
the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the  
white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural  
result.  
The white balance that refers to the correctness of color  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance  
is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators control  
this function manually to achieve a more professional  
color/tint reproduction.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is  
retained even if the power is turned off or the battery  
removed.  
To change the setting  
Set uto the desired mode. (pg. 25)  
The selected mode indicator except AUTOappears.  
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when  
shooting under various types of lighting. (Manual  
White Balance Adjustment)  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting  
is used.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
To return to automatic white balance  
Set uto AUTO. (pg. 25)  
Or, set the Power Switch to A.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when ris set to SEPIAor  
MONOTONE. (pg. 31)  
             
EN EDITING  
34  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear  
on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX  
channel for dubbing purposes.  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do  
not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being  
recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV  
Date/time  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 25, 28) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control  
to turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
Set TIME CODEto OFFor ON. (pg. 25, 28)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV.  
(pg. 25, 28)  
To AV  
To S  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
To use this camcorder as a recorder  
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in To use this camcorder as a  
player.  
2) Set S/AV INPUTto ON. (pg. 25, 28)  
3) Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 25, 26)  
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the  
1
2
3
4
Record-Pause mode. The “  
indication appears  
A/V.IN  
TV  
on the screen.  
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording. The T indication rotates.  
7) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
recording. The T indication stops rotating.  
VCR  
A White to AUDIO L IN or OUT  
B Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT  
D To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*  
NOTES:  
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUTback to OFF.  
Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this  
procedure.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT  
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the  
yellow video cable.  
To use this camcorder as a player  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and  
the VCR. Also refer to page 17.  
2 Set the camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to PLAYwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Turn on the VCRs power.  
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.  
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.  
7 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.  
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of the  
source tape.  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the  
VCRs Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCRs Record-  
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop the  
VCR and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 7)  
                       
NOTES:  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital  
Dubbing)  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the  
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV  
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if  
any image or sound deterioration.  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 7)  
If the remote control is used when both the player and  
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the  
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the  
buttons on both units.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the  
player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an  
unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.  
If Playback Zoom(pg. 16) or Playback Special Effects”  
(pg. 16) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on the  
tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
To use this camcorder as a recorder  
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 in To use this camcorder as a  
player.  
To DV IN/OUT  
2) Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 25, 26)  
3) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
4) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the  
Record-Pause mode.  
The “  
indication appears on the screen.  
DV. IN  
5) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording. The T indication rotates.  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Core filter  
6) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop  
recording. The T indication stops rotating.  
NOTES:  
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set S/AV  
INPUTto OFF. (pg. 25, 28)  
To DV IN/OUT  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded  
on the original tape, regardless of the current SOUND  
MODEsetting. (pg. 26)  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
To use this camcorder as a player  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with  
a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the  
illustration.  
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to PLAYwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Turn on the video units power.  
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.  
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.  
8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of the  
source cassette.  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the  
video units Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video units Record-  
Pause mode and press 4/9 on this camcorder.  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop the  
video unit and camcorder.  
                 
EN EDITING  
36  
Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a  
PC.  
[A] Using USB cable  
[B] Using DV cable  
OR  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam.  
[B] Using DV cable  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC  
with a DV connector by using the provided software,  
software equipped with the PC or commercially available  
software.  
To USB  
To DV IN/OUT  
NOTES:  
Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation of the bundled  
software and drivers.  
The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on  
the CD-ROM.  
Core filter  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power  
supply instead of the battery pack. (pg. 7)  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable  
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the  
cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
USB cable  
(provided)  
DV cable (optional)  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional  
JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending  
on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is  
not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.  
The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV  
connector-equipped capture board.  
Core filter  
To DV  
connector  
To USB  
connector  
PC with DV  
connector  
PC  
The system may not work properly depending on the PC or  
capture board you are using.  
“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES” appears  
on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data  
in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a  
file to the PC.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
 
EDITING EN  
37  
Audio Dubbing  
Insert Editing  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded  
in the 12-bit and SP modes. (pg. 26)  
Use the provided remote control.  
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded  
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with  
minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The  
original audio remains unchanged.  
Use the provided remote control.  
NOTES:  
Stereo Microphone  
PAUSE  
Before performing the following steps, make sure that  
TIME CODEis set to ON. (pg. 25, 28)  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP  
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
START/  
STOP  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television,  
make connections. (pg. 17)  
REW  
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this point.  
(pg. 13)  
PLAY  
A.DUB  
INSERT  
STOP  
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,  
Speaker  
then press PAUSE (9).  
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control,  
then press PAUSE (9). The 9Iindicator and the Time  
Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters  
Insert-Pause mode.  
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
will start, then press PAUSE (9).  
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (9). The 9Dand MICindicators  
appear.  
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to  
resume editing.  
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin narrating. Speak into  
the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).  
5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then  
4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP  
STOP (8).  
(8).  
NOTES:  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback  
Set NARRATIONto ONor MIX. (pg. 25, 28)  
Program AE with special effects (pg. 30) can be used to  
spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.  
During Insert Editing, the date and time information  
changes.  
NOTES:  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the  
old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may  
be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the  
camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn down  
the TVs volume.  
If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the  
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you  
only edit recorded areas.  
During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes  
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing  
stops. (pg. 43)  
If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and  
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from  
the point where 16-bit recording began.  
During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes  
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit audio  
or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television,  
make connections. (pg. 17)  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to  
the camcorders AV connector, first set S/AV INPUTto  
ONin VIDEO Menu. (pg. 25, 28)  
The AUXindication appears instead of MIC.  
         
EN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
38  
Power (pg. 6)  
VIDEO RECORDING (pg. 11)  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C  
and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is  
the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment  
is too cold, charging may be incomplete.  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,  
the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use  
the viewfinder instead.  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power  
supply is attached.  
Charging time is based on room temperature of 20°C  
(68°F).  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder  
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
and the status of the battery pack.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC  
Adapter near a radio.  
Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it  
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-  
ventilated areas.  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may  
take a few seconds before actual recording starts. The T”  
indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts  
recording.  
The following operation stops charging:  
Set the Power Switch to PLAY, Aor M.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.  
Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.  
Detach the battery from the camcorder.  
Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger,  
you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack  
without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an  
AC Adapter.  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining  
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary  
according to the type of tape used.  
TAPE ENDappears when the tape reaches its end, and  
the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5  
minutes. TAPE ENDalso appears when a cassette at its  
end is loaded.  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette (pg. 10)  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do  
not apply force.  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not  
open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the  
cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off  
then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder  
cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later,  
insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place  
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening  
the cassette holder cover.  
Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette  
holder recedes may cause damage to the camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can  
be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed  
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not  
recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before  
loading or unloading.  
When resuming recording, once you open the cassette  
holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or  
a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over)  
regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not.  
See Recording From The Middle Of A Tape(pg. 13).  
           
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EN  
VIDEO PLAYBACK (pg. 14)  
D.S.C. RECORDING (pg. 18)  
Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning  
cassette when:  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
For details, pg. 46.  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is  
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to  
OFF, then to PLAY.  
Even if DISis set to ON(pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be  
disabled.  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 30) is engaged,  
certain modes of Program AE with special effects are  
disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the  
icon blinks.  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the  
Power Switch is set to Aor Mand power is supplied  
from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically to save power. To perform shooting again,  
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-  
open the LCD monitor.  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor  
with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body.  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
The Motor Drive mode (pg. 31) is disabled when the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter  
sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for  
Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility  
with devices which are not compliant to DCF.  
When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 43)  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the “  
battery indicator does not appear.  
When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound  
is not heard from the speaker.  
     
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If the problem still exists after following the steps below,  
please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.  
DATE/TIMEis set to OFF.  
HSet DATE/TIMEto ON. (pg. 25, 27)  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.  
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.)  
might prevent it from functioning properly. In such  
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
During recording, sound cannot be heard.  
This is normal.  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.  
Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, DISand other functions that cannot  
be used together are selected at the same time.  
HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects,  
Program AE with special effects and DIS. (pg. 25 31)  
Power  
No power is supplied.  
The power is not connected properly.  
HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (pg. 7)  
The battery is dead.  
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one.  
(pg. 6, 7)  
Digital Zoom does not work.  
10X optical zoom is selected.  
HSet ZOOMto 40Xor 700X. (pg. 26)  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not  
pulled out when recording.  
HOpen the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder.  
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD  
monitor.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record-  
Standby mode.  
White spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may  
appear on the LCD monitor. This may occur when the  
Night-Alive function is activated during recording and is not  
a malfunction.  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the  
camcorders power shuts off automatically.  
Then, the POWER/CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for  
charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder  
and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter.  
HPush back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and  
re-open the LCD monitor to return to the Record-Standby  
mode.  
Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward functions do not  
work.  
The Power Switch is set to Aor M.  
HSet the Power Switch to PLAY. (pg. 14)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
Recording cannot be performed.  
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.  
The Power Switch is set to PLAYor OFF.  
HSet the Power Switch to Aor M. (pg. 11, 18)  
For Video Recording —  
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO  
mode.  
The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
HSet the tapes erase protection tab to REC. (pg. 10)  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
TAPE ENDappears.  
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video  
playback. (pg. 17)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover. (pg. 10)  
HReplace with new cassette. (pg. 10)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover.  
For D.S.C. Recording —  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is  
no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.  
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette.  
(pg. 46)  
A memory card cannot be played back.  
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
The Power Switch is set to Aor M.  
HSet the Power Switch to PLAY. (pg. 20)  
The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a  
malfunction.  
When the screen is under direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an  
instant.  
This is not a malfunction.  
 
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Advanced features  
Other problems  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does  
not light.  
Focus is set to the Manual mode.  
HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (pg. 31)  
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
HClean the lens and check the focus again. (pg. 48)  
The recording was done in a dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
The temperature of the battery is extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low  
temperatures.  
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).  
(pg. 45)  
Snapshot mode cannot be used.  
SET DATE/TIME!appears.  
The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.  
HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. (pg. 25, 26)  
The date/time is not set.  
HSet the date/time. (pg. 8)  
The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set  
date/time has been erased.  
The color of Snapshot looks strange.  
The light source or the subject does not include white. Or  
there are various different light sources behind the subject.  
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also  
appears in the frame. (pg. 18, 31)  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.  
There is no picture.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is  
activated.  
The camcorder is not getting power, or some other  
malfunction exists.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 25, 31)  
HTurn the camcorders power off and on again. (pg. 8)  
Some functions are not available using the  
MENU/VOL. Wheel.  
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.  
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.  
HPress BACKLIGHT. (pg. 33)  
The Power Switch is set to A.  
HSet the Power Switch to M. (pg. 8)  
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.  
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.  
The subject is too bright.  
HSet rto SPOTLIGHT. (pg. 31)  
Files stored in the memory card are protected.  
HRemove protection from the files stored in the memory  
card and delete them. (pg. 22)  
White Balance cannot be activated.  
When the image is printed from the printer, a black  
bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is  
activated.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode before setting White Balance. (pg. 31)  
This is not a malfunction.  
HBy recording with DISactivated (pg. 25, 26) this can  
be avoided.  
Wipe/Fader effects do not work.  
When the camcorder is connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does not operate.  
The Power Switch is set to A.  
HSet the Power Switch to M. (pg. 8)  
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned  
on.  
The Black & White Fader does not work.  
HTurn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate  
it.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is  
activated.  
HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 25, 31)  
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.  
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
Program AE with special effects does not work.  
HClose the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch  
to OFF, and let the unit cool down.  
The Power Switch is set to A.  
HSet the Power Switch to M. (pg. 8)  
The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.  
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when GAIN UPis set to AUTO.  
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP”  
to AGCor OFF. (pg. 25, 26)  
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Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.  
An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears.  
In places subject to low temperature, images become dark A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the  
due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. When this  
happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are  
actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcorder.  
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 9, 12)  
When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches the end  
of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.  
camcorders functions become unusable.  
Hpg. 44.  
An error indication (E03 or E04) appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the  
camcorders functions become unusable.  
Hpg. 44.  
The remote control does not work.  
Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
REMOTEis set to OFF.  
HSet REMOTEto ON. (pg. 25, 27)  
The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.  
HPoint at the remote sensor. (pg. 15)  
The remote control batteries are exhausted.  
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (pg. 15)  
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-  
precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots  
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the  
LCD monitor or the viewfinder during recording or  
playback. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is  
not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than  
99.99 %)  
The indicators and the image color on the LCD  
monitor are not clear.  
This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD  
monitor is pressed.  
The cassette will not load properly.  
The batterys charge is low.  
HInstall a fully charged battery. (pg. 6, 7)  
The memory card cannot be removed from the  
camcorder.  
HPush in the memory card a few more times. (pg. 10)  
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.  
The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITYis set to  
FINDER.  
HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITYto LCD.  
(pg. 12, 25, 27)  
The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark.  
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (pg. 9)  
HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the  
monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery.  
The speaker volume is too great.  
HTurn the speaker volume down. (pg. 14)  
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have  
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
HWipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage. (pg. 48) To clean the viewfinder, please  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Time code does not appear.  
TIME CODEis set to OFF.  
HSet TIME CODEto ON. (pg. 25, 27, 28)  
 
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Warning Indications  
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16bit RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 37)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in 16-bit audio. (pg. 37)  
Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed  
when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 37)  
High  
Exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery  
indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off  
automatically.  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion  
of a tape. (pg. 37)  
Appears when no tape is loaded. (pg. 10)  
CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE”  
while the Power Switch is set to Aor Mand the  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO. (pg. 8)  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 37)  
Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 37)  
USE CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording.  
Use an optional cleaning cassette. (pg. 46)  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and  
shooting is not possible.  
Appears if condensation occurs. (The two indications  
above swiches alternately every 3 seconds.) When this  
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until  
condensation disappears.  
COPYING FAILED  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted  
while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a  
tape to a memory card (as digital stills):  
when no memory card is loaded.  
when the memory cards memory is full.  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.  
(pg. 19)  
TAPE!  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/  
Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the  
Power Switch is set to Aor Mand the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
TAPE END  
MEMORY CARD!  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback. (pg. 38)  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you  
attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a  
memory card.  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set. (pg. 8)  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is  
discharged and the previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 8)  
PLEASE FORMAT  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card  
and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized.  
Initialize the memory card. (pg. 24)  
LENS CAP  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens  
cap is attached.  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory  
card when you attempt memory card playback.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion  
of a tape. (pg. 37)  
       
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CARD ERROR!  
Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the  
loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once  
and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no  
indication appears. If the indication still appears, the  
memory card is corrupted.  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible  
with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with  
this camcorder.  
CHECK CARDS WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images  
when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is  
set to the LOCKposition.  
E01, E02 or E06  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND  
REATTACH BATTERY  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type  
of malfunction has occured. When an error indication  
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove  
the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for  
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume  
using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
E03 or E04  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT  
TAPE  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of  
malfunction has occured. When an error indication  
appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the  
cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication  
clears. When it does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
 
CAUTIONS EN  
45  
When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the  
USA  
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read  
the following cautions:  
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.  
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER  
In case of connecting the units 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.  
Plug adapter  
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes the tape to  
fingerprints and dust.  
Store cassettes…  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or  
vibration.  
...where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields  
(such as those generated by motors, transformers or  
magnets).  
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:  
To avoid hazards…  
...do not burn.  
...do not short-circuit the  
terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided  
battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is  
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
...do not modify or disassemble.  
...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.  
To prevent damage and prolong service life…  
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
...charge in an environment where temperatures are within  
the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical  
reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede  
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent  
complete charging.  
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to high  
temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten  
service life.  
...vertically, in their original cases.  
Memory Cards  
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
During use…  
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
...make sure the memory card is positioned properly when  
inserting.  
While the memory card is being accessed (during  
recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)…  
...never unload the memory card and never turn off the  
camcorder.  
Store memory cards…  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
Terminals  
...where they wont be subject to unnecessary shock or  
vibration.  
...where they wont be exposed to strong magnetic fields  
(such as those generated by motors, transformers or  
magnets).  
...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.  
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: 20°C to 50°C (4°F to 122°F)  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.  
       
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In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and  
play back. If the cassette is used more than once  
consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After  
the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops  
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassettes  
instructions.  
LCD Monitor  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT…  
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.  
To prolong service life…  
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist,  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use. These are not malfunctions…  
...While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD  
monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.  
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around  
the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
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.  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Main Unit  
For safety, DO NOT…  
...open the camcorders chassis.  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite  
to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker  
on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets  
dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center  
hole.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid  
environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.  
...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.  
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 antennas, etc.).  
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or 104°F) or  
extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F) temperatures.  
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.  
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 and viewfinders lens to direct sunlight.  
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip.  
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the  
camcorder is inside it.  
Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
...No picture during playback.  
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
...During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “  
appears.  
...Recording cannot be performed properly.  
 
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About moisture condensation  
Declaration of Conformity  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass  
will cause drops of water to form on the glassouter  
surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head  
drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place  
to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under  
extremely humid conditions or in a place directly  
subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to  
the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the  
camcorder itself.  
Model Number  
Trade Name  
: GR-D94U  
: JVC  
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
Address  
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,  
N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-3175000  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
Change or modifications not approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the users  
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:  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.  
External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such  
cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV  
technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à  
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
EN USER MAINTENANCE  
48  
After Use  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put  
the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off  
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the  
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it  
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove 2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD  
the cassette.  
monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
3 Press PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then  
wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
NOTES:  
4 Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or  
alcohol.  
2 3.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has  
been removed or other power units have been  
disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to  
the cautions of each product.  
OPEN/EJECT  
Cassette holder  
cover  
To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
PUSH HERE  
Remove.  
Cassette holder  
BATT.RELEASE  
   
SPECIFICATIONS EN  
49  
Camcorder  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
DV format (SD mode)  
Signal format  
NTSC standard  
Recording/Playback format  
Video: Digital component recording  
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),  
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)  
Cassette  
Mini DV cassette  
For General  
Power supply  
DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 3.5 W (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)  
Approx. 4.6 W (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)  
Approx. 8.6 W (Maximum)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm  
(2-13/16" x 3-5/8" x 4-11/16") (with the LCD monitor  
closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)  
Weight  
Tape speed  
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)  
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.  
Approx. 500 g (1.1 lbs)  
(without cassette and battery)  
Approx. 590 g (1.3 lbs)  
(incl. cassette and battery)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating humidity  
For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Compression system  
Still image: JPEG (compatible)  
File size  
Still image:  
35% to 80%  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
Pickup  
1/4" CCD  
Lens  
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38.0 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
ø30.5 mm  
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/  
1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)  
Picture quality  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
pg. 18  
For Connectors  
LCD monitor  
S
2.37" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix  
system  
Viewfinder  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" color LCD  
Speaker  
Monaural  
S-Video input:  
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
S-Video output:  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
AV  
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analog  
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analog, stereo  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analog, stereo  
DV  
White LED Light  
Effective distance: 1.5 m  
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
USB  
5-pin  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
DC 11 V G, 1 A  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to  
change without notice.  
 
EN INDEX  
50  
 
INDEX EN  
51  
Controls  
a Menu Wheel [MMENU/VOL.] (pg. 25)  
Speaker Volume Control [MMENU/VOL.] (pg. 14)  
b Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (pg. 18, 31)  
c Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (pg. 12)  
d Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (pg. 32)  
Blank Search Button [BLANK SRCH] (pg. 14)  
e Diopter Adjustment Control (pg. 9)  
f Recording Start/Stop Button (pg. 11)  
g Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (pg. 8)  
h Lock Button (pg. 8)  
T S-Video Input/Output Connector [S-VIDEO]  
(pg. 17, 34)  
U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (pg. 36)  
V Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)  
(pg. 35, 36)  
W Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV]  
(pg. 17, 34)  
X DC Input Connector [DC] (pg. 6, 7)  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification  
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products  
compliant with the i.Link standard.  
i Stop Button [8] (pg. 14)  
j Rewind Button [3] (pg. 14)  
Night Button [NIGHT] (pg. 29)  
Indicators  
k Play/Pause Button [4/9] (pg. 14)  
l Fast-Forward Button [5] (pg. 14)  
Backlight Compensation Button [BACKLIGHT]  
(pg. 33)  
m Index Button [INDEX] (pg. 20)  
n VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (pg. 8)  
o Information Button [INFO] (pg. 21)  
p Battery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (pg. 6)  
q Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]  
(pg. 10)  
r White LED Light Switch [LIGHT] (pg. 29)  
s Monitor Opening Button (pg. 12)  
For models without button, simply pull on bottom end  
of LCD monitor to open.  
C POWER/CHARGE Lamp (pg. 8, 11)  
Other Parts  
a Shoulder Strap Eyelet (pg. 5)  
b Battery Pack Mount (pg. 7)  
c Grip Strap (pg. 7)  
d LCD Monitor (pg. 12, 13)  
e Speaker (pg. 14)  
f Stud Hole (pg. 9)  
g Tripod Mounting Socket (pg. 9)  
h Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] (pg. 10)  
i Cassette Holder Cover (pg. 10)  
j Stereo Microphone (pg. 37)  
k White LED Light (pg. 29)  
l Viewfinder (pg. 9)  
m Remote Sensor (pg. 15)  
n Camera Sensor  
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary  
for shooting is built-in here.)  
 
EN INDEX  
52  
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications  
g
8
9
During Video Recording Only  
2
40  
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W
T
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3
4
6
q
g
REC  
3
BRIGHT  
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a Operation Mode (pg. 8)  
: Night-Alive Indicator (pg. 29)  
b
(Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.)  
: Gain Up Mode (pg. 26)  
(Appears when GAIN UPis set to AUTOand the  
shutter speed is automatically adjusted.)  
c White LED Light Indicator (pg. 29)  
d White Balance Indicator (pg. 33)  
: Backlight Compensation Indicator (pg. 33)  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 32)  
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator  
(pg. 30)  
g Iris Lock Indicator (pg. 32)  
h Approximate Zoom Ratio (pg. 12)  
(Appears during zooming.)  
i Zoom Indicator (pg. 12)  
(Appears during zooming.)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
a Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (pg. 30)  
b Tape Running Indicator (pg. 11)  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
c Selected Wide Mode Indicator (pg. 26)  
d Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (pg. 26)  
e Tape Remaining Time (pg. 12)  
f REC: (Appears during recording.) (pg. 11)  
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)  
(pg. 11)  
g Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (pg. 37)  
h Wind Cut Indicator (pg. 27)  
i Sound Mode Indicator (pg. 26)  
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the  
camcorder.)  
e
j Time Code (pg. 27, 28)  
k Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) (pg. 26)  
j O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (pg. 31)  
k BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
Viewfinder) (pg. 9)  
During D.S.C. Recording Only  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
l Battery Indicator (pg. 43)  
m Date/Time (pg. 8)  
n Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (pg. 32)  
1280  
15  
a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280 (1280 x 960),  
1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) (pg. 28)  
b Shooting Icon (pg. 18)  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
c Card Icon (pg. 18)  
: Appears during shooting.  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.  
d Picture Quality:  
(FINE) and  
(STANDARD) (in  
order of quality) (pg. 27)  
e Remaining Number Of Shot (pg. 18)  
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots  
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording. The  
number increases or decreases depending on the  
Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.)  
         
INDEX EN  
53  
During Video Playback  
During D.S.C. Playback  
1
2
3 4  
5
1
2
12 b i t / M I X  
L
100-0013  
MIC  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
VOLUME  
6
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1 0  
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g
9
7
8
g
4
3
a Sound Mode Indicator (pg. 28)  
b Blank Search Indicator (pg. 14)  
c Tape Speed (pg. 26)  
d U : Playback  
a Operation Mode Indicator (pg. 21)  
b Folder/File Number (pg. 21)  
c Battery Indicator (pg. 43)  
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)  
(pg. 9)  
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
3
(The level indicator g moves.)  
9 : Pause  
9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
D : Audio Dubbing  
9D : Audio Dubbing Pause  
(Appear while a tape is running.)  
e Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (pg. 37)  
f Battery Indicator (pg. 43)  
g Date/Time (pg. 27, 28)  
h VOLUME +, : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker)  
(pg. 14)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
Viewfinder) (pg. 9)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
i Time Code (pg. 27, 28)  
EN TERMS  
54  
A
J
Auto Shut Off .........................................................11, 39  
B
Manual Focus .............................................................. 32  
Beep (BEEP) ................................................................27  
Blank search ................................................................14  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display (BRIGHT) .........9  
CAMERA DISPLAY .............................................. 27  
C
VIDEO DISPLAY .................................................. 28  
Connections  
Charging ..................................................................6  
Dubbing ...........................................................34, 35  
To A PC .................................................................36  
To A TV Or VCR ...................................................17  
N
Night-Alive ................................................................... 29  
D
Power Switch Position ................................................... 8  
Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ......................................... 27  
Program AE With Special Effects (PROGRAM AE)  
Monotone (MONOTONE) ..................................... 31  
Protecting Files (PROTECT) ....................................... 22  
Provided Accessories .................................................... 5  
Date/Time  
Display (DATE/TIME) ......................................27, 28  
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) ..........................27  
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) ..................................26  
DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format) ..................23  
Dubbing ............................................................19, 34, 35  
Dubbing from tape to memory card .............................19  
E
F
Frame-By-Frame Playback ..........................................16  
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ................ 28  
Recording Mode (REC MODE) ............................. 26, 28  
Recording Time  
G
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ......................................................26  
Grip Adjustment .............................................................7  
Tape ..................................................................... 10  
Record-Standby .......................................................... 11  
Remaining Power Level .............................................. 43  
Remote control setting (REMOTE) .............................. 27  
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) ..................... 27  
Resetting The File Name ............................................. 24  
Rewind The Tape ........................................................ 14  
I
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ...........................................28  
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................20  
Indications on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ..................52  
Initializing A Memory Card (FORMAT) ........................24  
Insert Editing ................................................................37  
Iris ................................................................................32  
Iris Lock ........................................................................32  
 
TERMS EN  
55  
S
Slow-Motion Playback .................................................16  
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ..............................26, 28  
Speaker Volume ..........................................................14  
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ......................28, 34, 35  
T
Time Code (TIME CODE) ......................................13, 27  
U
Unloading A Cassette ..................................................10  
Unloading A Memory Card ..........................................10  
V
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .................................8  
Viewfinder Adjustment ...................................................9  
W
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .....................................33  
White LED Light ...........................................................29  
Wide Mode (WIDE MODE)  
Cinema (CINEMA) ................................................26  
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) ...........................................26  
Wipe In/Out ..................................................................30  
Z
Zooming (ZOOM) ...................................................12, 26  
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