JVC MARINE CASE GR DVX8 User Manual

ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5  
GETTING STARTED  
RECORDING  
6 – 13  
14 – 33  
Basic Recording................................. 14  
Advanced Features ............................ 20  
PLAYBACK  
34 – 41  
Basic Playback.................................. 34  
Advanced Features ............................ 35  
Basic Connections .............................. 38  
Advanced Connections ......................... 40  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
DUBBING  
42 – 45  
GR-DVX80  
GR-DVX8  
Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 42  
Dubbing From A VCR .......................... 43  
Dubbing To A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 44  
Dubbing From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 45  
USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
46 – 56  
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Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame  
Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 48  
Playback Special Effects ...................... 49  
Random Assemble Editing .................... 50  
For More Accurate Editing .................... 54  
Audio Dubbing .................................. 56  
USER MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
57  
58 – 64  
65 – 70  
Docking Station ................................ 65  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 66  
Indications ...................................... 68  
CAUTIONS  
TERMS  
71 – 73  
74 – 75  
76 – 77  
SPECIFICATIONS  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LYT0635-001A  
EN  
EN3  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all  
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws  
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.  
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,  
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to  
the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or  
holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a  
malfunction.  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the  
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
CAUTION!  
Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.)  
connected, then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the  
camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked  
can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.  
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use  
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, perform-  
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis-  
sion beforehand.)  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
4
EN  
Docking Station  
CU-V503E or  
CU-V503ED  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
Battery Pack  
BN-V507U  
AA-V51EA, AA-V51A,  
AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or  
AA-V51ED  
Remote Control Unit  
RM-V716U  
DC Cord  
AAA (R03) Battery x 2  
(for remote control unit)  
Editing Cable  
Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to  
RCA plug)  
CD-ROM  
(One plug has 3 rings around  
the pin, and the other has 1 ring  
around the pin.)  
The CD ROM contains the  
following 5 software  
programmes:  
JLIP Video Capture  
JLIP Video Producer  
Mr. Photo Gold  
Mr. Photo  
PhotoAlbum  
ProImage Plus  
S-Video Cable  
Audio/Video (A/V) Cable  
[RCA plug to RCA plug]  
Cleaning Cloth  
PC Connection Cable  
JLIP Cable (Both plugs have  
3 rings around the pin.)  
EN5  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when  
“DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).  
Available when the POWER Switch is set to “  
cassette is in the camcorder.  
and no  
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the  
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for  
more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.  
DEMO. MODEremains ONeven if the camcorder power  
is turned off.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Operation Switch  
to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
MENU Wheel  
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press the  
MENU wheel twice while the demo is in progress. This takes  
you directly to the demo modes Setting Menu (so you will not  
have to go through the Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU wheel  
to select OFFand press it. The normal screen appears.  
CAMERA MENU  
1RETURN  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE  
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
BEEP / TALLY  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE ON  
OFF  
GETTING STARTED  
6
EN  
CHARGE  
indicator  
Power  
Battery pack  
BN-V507U or  
BN-V514U  
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.  
To  
POWER  
indicator  
AC outlet  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Make sure you unplug the camcorders DC cord from  
1
2
3
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/  
Chargers power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER  
indicator lights.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
Attach the battery pack with the  
mark aligned  
DC OUT connector  
with the corresponding marks on the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins  
blinking to indicate charging has started.  
Battery pack  
BN-V507U  
Charging time  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
approx. 3 hrs.  
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished. Pull the battery out.  
Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Chargers  
power cord from the AC outlet.  
BN-V514U (optional)  
NOTES:  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature  
range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.  
Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.  
If you connect the camcorders DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the  
camcorder and charging stops.  
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to  
use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may  
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is  
worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.  
About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or  
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a  
fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to  
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short  
circuit and possibly start a fire.  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder  
temperatures.  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power  
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold tempera-  
tures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it  
may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery  
pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a  
short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as  
the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect  
performance.  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack  
does not come in direct contact with it.)  
EN7  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the  
battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of  
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it  
locks into place as shown in the illustration.  
If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,  
a malfunction may occur.  
1
1
2
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .  
.... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it.  
Approximate recording time  
Battery pack  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
BATT. RELEASE  
Switch  
BN-V507U  
50 min.  
1 hr.  
ATTENTION:  
BN-V514U  
(optional)  
1 hr. 45 min.  
2 hrs. 5 min.  
Before detaching the power source,  
make sure that the camcorders power  
is turned off. Failure to do so can result  
in a camcorder malfunction.  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
7 hrs.  
8 hrs. 30 min.  
NOTES:  
INFORMATION:  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the  
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG or  
AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
Read the VU-V856KITs instruction manuals  
before using.  
Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.  
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery  
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/  
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG or  
AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
To AC outlet  
Power cord  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in  
the illustration).  
NOTES:  
AC Power  
Adapter/  
Charger  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V  
to 240 V.  
For other notes, pg. 6.  
To DC OUT  
terminal  
DC cord  
To battery  
pack mount  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
8
EN  
Power Zoom Lever  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily  
operate the START/STOP Button and Power  
Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
START/STOP Button  
Lock Button  
POWER Switch  
MODE Dial  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
Set the POWER Switch to “  
while  
1
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch and set the MODE Dial to any position.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
2
3
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
PAUSE  
Dioptre Adjustment Control  
Tripod Mounting  
Align the screw on the tripod with the cameras  
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.  
1
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and  
extend its legs fully to stabilise the  
camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit  
caused by falling over, do not use a small-  
sized tripod.  
EN9  
POWER Switch  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its  
display can be turned on or off during playback (pg. 35).  
POWER Lamp  
Lock Button  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER  
1
Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch, then open the LCD  
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The  
POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.  
Operation  
Switch  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”. Press it and  
DISPLAY MENUappears.  
MENU Wheel  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select CLOCK ADJ..  
Press it and dayis highlighted.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to input the day. Press it.  
Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURN, and  
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
Display  
FADER WI PE  
/
WI PE SCROLL  
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
To store the date/time in memory, the clocks rechargeable  
lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the  
camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached  
to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,  
if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the  
clocks lithium battery will become discharged and the  
date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,  
first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the  
clocks rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the  
date/time setting before using the camcorder.  
4
OFF  
FADER  
WH I TE  
FADER BLACK  
FADER  
B
. W  
D I SPLAY MENU  
DISPLAY MENU  
1RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
DATE  
/
T
I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
1
.
1
.
00  
:
ADJ .  
12 00  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the  
date/time.  
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 (day), the clock stops. When you finish  
setting the minute and press the MENU wheel, the date  
and time begin operation from the date and time you just  
set.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Cassette holder cover  
Cassette holder  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a  
cassette.  
Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of  
1
2
the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open  
until it locks. The cassette holder opens automati-  
cally.  
Make sure the  
window side  
is facing out.  
Do not touch internal components.  
Insert or remove a tape and 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.  
When the batterys charge is low, you may not be  
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not  
apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged  
one before continuing.  
PUSH HERE  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
Erase protection tab*  
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks  
into place.  
3
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
* 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.  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try  
again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few  
minutes later, insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before  
opening the cassette holder cover.  
Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is  
closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on  
before loading or unloading.  
When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the  
tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder  
came out or not. See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.  
EN11  
POWER Switch  
Recording Mode Setting  
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.  
POWER Lamp  
Lock Button  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER  
1
Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch, then open the LCD  
monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The  
POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.  
Operation  
Switch  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ” and press it.  
CAMERA MENUappears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select REC MODEand  
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SPor LP”  
by rotating the MENU wheel and press it. Rotate the  
MENU wheel to select 1RETURN, and press it  
twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
MENU Wheel  
Display  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 56) is impossible on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode.  
•“LP(Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
CAMERA MENU  
1RETURN  
REC MODE  
Menu Screen  
Sub Menu  
SP  
SOUND MODE LP  
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
BEEP / TALLY  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO . MODE  
NOTES:  
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the  
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode  
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be  
momentary pauses in the sound.  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
To turn on the camcorder, set the POWER  
Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located  
on the switch.  
Operation Mode  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your  
preference using the POWER Switch, Operation Switch  
and MODE Dial.  
POWER Switch Position  
POWER Switch  
POWER Lamp  
:
Allows you to record.  
OFF:  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
Lock Button  
:
Operation Switch  
Allows you to play back a recording or to transfer a  
still image to a computer.  
When the Operation Switch is set to “ ”,  
F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ ”, there is  
no indication.  
Operation Switch Position  
(Manual):  
Allows you to set various recording functions using  
the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than  
Full Auto recording, try this mode.  
F . AUTO  
(Full Auto):  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
EN13  
MODE Dial  
Position  
MODE Dial  
Function  
MODE  
VIDEO  
Allows you to record video and  
still images. Approx. 6 seconds of  
a still image is inserted between  
video recordings (pg. 16).  
Zoom magnification over 10X  
is available (pg. 17, 23).  
Allows you to record moving  
images (successive jitter-free  
still images) with superior  
(Progressive  
mode)  
quality (pg. 20). The still  
images can also be processed  
on a PC or printed out.  
Zoom magnification over 10X  
is available (pg. 17, 23).  
Playback of images recorded in  
this mode is not smooth.  
The following indications appear in the upper  
left corner, depending on the MODE Dial  
position.  
PS  
No display :  
When set to VIDEO”  
PS :  
When set to “  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
14  
EN  
NOTE:  
POWER Switch  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
Power (pg. 6)  
POWER Lamp  
Lock Button  
Grip Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Viewfinder Adjustment (pg. 8)  
Load A Cassette (pg. 10)  
Recording Mode Setting (pg. 11)  
MODE Dial  
Set the MODE Dial to VIDEOand set the POWER  
1
Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch.  
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the  
LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
START/STOP Button  
Display  
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a  
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during  
use.  
Tape remaining  
time indicator  
(Approximate)  
25  
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure  
the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD  
monitor fully.  
The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters  
the Record-Standby mode. PAUSEis displayed.  
min  
(Now calculating)  
3 min  
90 min  
89 min  
Press START/STOP. “  
in progress.  
appears while recording is  
0 min  
(Blinking)  
1 min  
(Blinking)  
2 min  
(Blinking)  
2
To Stop Recording . . .  
.... press START/STOP. The camcorder re-enters the  
Tally lamp  
Record-Standby mode.  
(lights while  
recording is  
in progress)  
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display  
.... rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator  
on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is  
reached.  
BR I GHT  
MENU Wheel  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.  
90°  
180°  
EN15  
NOTES:  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing  
the cassette holder cover.  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation,  
may vary according to the type of tape used.  
TAPE 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.  
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.  
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. 18).  
During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to  
the headphone connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (pg. 34).  
To turn the tally lamp off during recording, pg. 22, 23.  
To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, pg. 22, 25.  
Self-Recording  
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING  
SELF-RECORDING  
In some situations, different shooting angles may  
provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder  
in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in  
the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270°  
(90° downward, 180° upward).  
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own  
image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor  
and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then  
point the lens toward yourself and start recording.  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
EN  
MENU Wheel  
MODE Dial  
Snapshot  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
POWER Switch  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
Set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
Lock Button  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch and the  
MODE Dial to VIDEOor “  
, then set the  
Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder  
Operation Switch  
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”. Press it and  
CAMERA MENUappears.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
Display  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SNAP MODE,  
then press it.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired  
Snapshot mode, then press it.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURNand  
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
CAMERA MENU  
1RETURN  
Menu Screen  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE  
ZOOM  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
P I NUP  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
BEEP / TALLY  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
1 If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
.... PHOTOappears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
If you press during Recording . . .  
.... PHOTOappears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
FULL  
Snapshot mode  
with no frame*  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial  
photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)  
NOTES:  
To remove the shutter sound, BEEP/TALLYon pg. 23.  
If Snapshot recording is not possible, PHOTOblinks  
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
PIN-UP  
Pin-Up mode  
If Programme AE with special effects (pg. 30) is  
engaged, certain modes of Programme 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. 24), the Stabiliser will be disabled.  
During playback as well, all snapshot modes are  
available.  
When a headphone set is connected to the headphone  
connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the  
speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.  
*There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
When the MODE Dial is set to “  
recording will be performed with higher quality  
(pg. 20).  
, snapshot  
EN17  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
FEATURE: Zooming  
1
x
W
T
PURPOSE:  
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
40  
xW  
T
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T.  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W.  
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom display  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In  
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 19), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it  
can be switched to 10X magnification using the  
optical zoom (pg. 23).  
10  
x
W
T
Digital zoom  
zone  
10X (optical)  
zoom zone  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
Approximate zoom ratio  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
POWER Switch  
Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image  
processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve (pg.  
28, 29) or Video Echo (pg. 31), is activated.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the  
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is  
set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACROin  
the Menu Screen on page 24.  
Power Zoom Lever  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
18  
EN  
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
Time Code  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded  
scene on the tape during playback.  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from 00:00:00”  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code  
continues from the last time code number.  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 50 55), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank  
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time  
code starts counting up again from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may record the same time  
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The  
Middle of A Tapebelow in the following cases;  
When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
Display  
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.  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
When shooting again after shooting a scene  
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
:
:
TC 12 34 24  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 37) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,  
then engage the Still Playback mode (pg. 34).  
2. Set the POWER Switch to “  
start recording.  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then  
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. 25, 35).  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
Blank  
Newly recorded scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting stop point  
Shooting start point  
Proper recording  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
05:44:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
New scene  
Latest scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
EN19  
Focus detection zone  
While focusing on a further  
subject  
While focusing on a nearer  
subject  
FOCUS  
FOCUS  
FEATURE: Auto Focus  
PURPOSE:  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.  
5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual  
focusing):  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall,  
or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*  
When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:  
,
,
and  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a  
piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry  
naturally.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (pg. 17). If zoomed-in in the auto focus  
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder  
and the subject. This will not occur when TELE MACRO(pg. 24) is activated.  
FEATURE: Manual Focus  
PURPOSE:  
To obtain correct focus.  
OPERATION:  
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments  
(pg. 8).  
2) Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch, then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears.  
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU wheel towards +. “ ” appears and blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU wheel towards . “ ” appears and blinks.  
4) Press the MENU wheel. Focus adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Operation Switch to “ ”.  
If FOCUS (3) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If  
you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when  
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
20  
EN  
START/STOP Button  
MODE Dial  
Progressive Mode Recording  
This mode lets you record moving images (successive  
jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played  
back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still  
images can also be processed on a personal computer or  
can be printed out (pg. 41).  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
Set the MODE Dial to “  
, then set the POWER  
1
2
Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder  
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
To start Progressive Mode Recording, press START/  
STOP.  
To End Progressive Mode Recording . . .  
.... press START/STOP. The camcorder enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
NOTES:  
When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is  
played back, the image may not look natural.  
When the MODE Dial is set to “  
, Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve (pg. 28) and some Programme AE with  
special effects (pg. 31) cannot be used.  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode, a snapshot will  
be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode.  
(pg. 16).  
EN21  
Description of Progressive Scan CCD  
Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to  
pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of  
outputting 50 full Frames* per second twice the amount of conventional systems it is able to deliver a  
high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.  
*A PAL TV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second. 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields.  
1 Frame  
1. Regular shooting of moving images  
Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields, for a total of 50  
per second. Since there is a time lag between an odd and  
even Field, when they are combined to make 1 Frame the  
part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter.  
However, during normal playback, the moving picture  
looks smooth and natural.  
Scan A  
Scan B  
2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive Mode Recording pg. 20)  
Scan A is recorded, divided into an odd- and even-number Field, and then Scan B is skipped. Scans C and D  
are handled in the same way as Scans A and B, as illustrated below, thereby recording 25 Frames per second.  
Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between  
them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the  
picture does not look jittery. However, when moving images are played back, the picture can look unnatural.  
Scan A  
Scan B  
Scan C  
Scan D  
Skip  
Skip  
Odd-number  
Field  
Even-number  
Field  
Odd-number  
Field  
Even-number  
Field  
25 Frames per second  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
EN  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings (pg. 23 25) .  
Operation Switch  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER  
1
Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock  
MENU Wheel  
Button located on the switch, then pull out the  
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
Display  
FADER WI PE  
/
Menu Screen  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function  
icon, and press it. The selected function menu  
appears.  
WI PE SCROLL  
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
4
OFF  
FADER  
WH I TE  
Function menu setting depends on the function.  
FADER BLACK  
4 If you have selected “  
”, “ ” or “ ” . . .  
FADER  
B
. W  
.... see pg. 23.  
If you have selected “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .  
.... go to step 5.  
CAMERA MENU  
1RETURN  
REC MODE  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function  
and press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
Then, rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter,  
and press it. Selection is complete.  
SP  
SOUND MODE LP  
ZOOM  
5
6
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
BEEP / TALLY  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURNand  
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
The  
icon represents END.  
MANUAL MENU  
1RETURN  
D I S  
OFF  
SELF T I MER ON  
5
S
TELE MACRO  
WI DE MODE  
WI ND CUT  
Sub Menu  
D I SPLAY MENU  
1RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
DATE  
/
T
I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
1
.
1
.
00  
:
ADJ .  
12 00  
END  
Normal Screen  
EN23  
Menu Screen Explanations  
Refer to Fade/Wipe Effects(pg. 28, 29).  
Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects(pg. 30, 31).  
FADER/WIPE  
P.AE/EFFECT  
W.BALANCE  
Refer to White Balance Adjustmentand Manual White Balance Operation”  
(pg. 33).  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your  
preference (pg. 11).  
REC MODE  
SOUND  
MODE  
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is  
recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the  
32 kHz mode of previous models)  
12 BIT  
Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the  
48 kHz mode of previous models)  
16 BIT  
10X  
When set to 10Xwhile using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will  
reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.  
ZOOM  
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.  
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 200X digital magnification.  
200X  
Refer to Snapshot(pg. 16).  
SNAP  
MODE  
FULL  
PIN-UP  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.  
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.  
GAIN UP  
OFF  
AGC  
AUTO  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 1/200 sec.). Shooting a  
subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode, but the subjects movements are not smooth or  
natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. When shooting a subject in  
low lighting in this mode, “  
is displayed.  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. Instead of a beep, a  
melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter  
sound effect (pg. 16).  
ON: MEL.  
ON:BEEP  
OFF  
BEEP/  
TALLY  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end  
of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (pg. 16).  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as  
a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99.  
Factory setting is 06.  
ID NUMBER  
: Factory-preset  
NOTE:  
The “  
CAMERA MENUsettings are effective when the Operation Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,  
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When DEMO.  
MODEis set to ONand the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.  
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,  
the demonstration will resume.  
DEMO.  
MODE  
ON  
NOTES:  
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.  
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.  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
OFF  
OFF  
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at  
high magnification.  
DIS  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or  
under the following conditions:  
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
ON  
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.  
Refer to Self-Timer(pg. 26).  
SELF-  
TIMER  
Refer to 5-Second Recording(pg. 27).  
5S  
OFF  
5S  
Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and  
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is  
moving (pg. 27).  
ANIM.  
OFF  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the  
zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,  
the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to ON,  
you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
TELE  
MACRO  
ON  
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a  
normal screen ratio.  
OFF  
WIDE  
MODE  
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on  
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut  
CINEMA  
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.  
appears. 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie.  
CINEMAmode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEOor “  
.  
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image  
SQUEEZE  
PS-WIDE  
to fit the screen without distortion.  
appears. When using 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.  
SQUEEZEmode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEOor “  
.  
SW appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical  
zoom wide angle range. This modes wide angle setting is equivalent to using  
a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This  
mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.  
PS-WIDEmode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “  
.  
: Factory-preset  
EN25  
OFF  
ON  
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.  
WIND  
CUT  
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “  
appears. The quality of the  
sound will change. This is normal.  
Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from  
appearing on the connected TV screen.  
ON  
SCREEN  
LCD  
Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is  
LCD/TV  
SIMPLE  
connected to a TV.  
Keeps the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time,  
time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder. Also keeps the camcorders  
display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV screen.  
DATE/  
TIME  
Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:  
AUTO  
When the POWER Switch is set from OFFto “  
or “  
.  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes  
are recorded.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
The date/time does not appear.  
The date/time is always displayed.  
Time code is not displayed.  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
TIME  
CODE  
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame  
numbers are not displayed during recording.  
ON  
Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 9).  
CLOCK ADJ.  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
The MANUAL MENUsettings are effective only when the Operation Switch is set to “ ”.  
DISPLAY MENUfunctions which are set when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” are also applied  
when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” (pg. 35). CLOCK ADJ.only appears when the POWER  
Switch is set to “ ”.  
The DISPLAY MENUsettings are effective even when the Operation Switch is set to “ ”.  
The ON SCREENsetting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control  
(provided) (pg. 39, 42, 51).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
EN  
START/STOP Button  
Self-Timer  
POWER Switch  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can  
become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding  
the final touch to a memorable picture.  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER  
Lock Button  
1
Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock  
Button located on the switch, then pull out the  
viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully.  
You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that  
it faces forward and view yourself while self-  
recording with the viewfinder pushed back.  
Operation Switch  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, and press it.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
MENU Wheel  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELF-TIMER, and  
press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU  
wheel to select ON, and press it. Selection is  
complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select  
Display  
Menu Screen  
MANUAL MENU  
1RETURN, and press it twice to close the Menu  
1RETURN  
D I S  
Screen.  
SELF  
T
I MER OFF  
ON  
5
S
To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press  
START/STOP. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and  
video recording starts. To stop Self-Timer recording,  
press START/STOP again. The camcorder re-enters  
Record-Standby mode.  
TELE MACRO  
WI DE MODE  
WI ND CUT  
5
OR  
Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds  
and snapshot recording starts. After that, the  
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
Self-Timer  
indication  
To end Self-Timer recording, select OFFin step 4 or  
set the POWER Switch to OFFor set the Operation  
Switch to “ ”.  
6
NOTE:  
If BEEP/TALLYis set to OFF(pg. 23), the beep does  
not sound and the tally lamp does not light.  
Turns off  
(Self-Timer  
4 snapshot  
recording  
starts)  
Stops blinking  
and stays on  
4 (Self-Timer  
video record-  
ing starts)  
4
Begins blinking  
(Self-Timer starts)  
Blinks quickly  
(Self-Timer shooting  
starts soon)  
4
When START/STOP or SNAPSHOT is  
pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:  
After approx. 15 sec.  
EN27  
5-Second Recording  
START/STOP Button  
MODE Dial  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips  
to keep the action moving. This function is available only  
for video recording.  
POWER Switch  
Set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch and set  
Lock Button  
the MODE Dial to VIDEOor “  
, then set the  
Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder  
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
Operation Switch  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
5
6
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, and press it.  
MANUAL MENUappears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S, and press it.  
The Sub Menu appears.  
SNAPSHOT Button  
MENU Wheel  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S, and press it.  
•“5S MODEappears.  
Press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep  
sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5  
seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode.  
Even if you press START/STOP again within 5  
seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby  
mode is not engaged.  
Display  
MANUAL MENU  
1RETURN  
Menu Screen  
D I S  
SELF  
T
I MER  
5
S
OFF  
5S  
TELE MACRO  
WI DE MODE  
WI ND CUT  
AN I M.  
To exit the 5S mode, select OFFin step 5.  
7
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .  
.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 6, select the  
desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen, then press  
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still  
(pg. 16). When 5Sis set to ANIM.(pg. 24)  
this function is not available.  
NOTE:  
When 5Sis set to ANIM.in the Menu Screen the  
5-second recording mode is not available. Animation  
recording of a few frames only is taken instead (pg. 24).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
28  
EN  
FADE/WIPE SELECTION (  
,
)
,
,
,
Fade/Wipe Effects  
,
,
,
,
and  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition  
from one scene to the next. You can also vary  
transitions from scene to scene.  
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when  
you stop recording.  
Set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
IMPORTANT:  
1
down the Lock Button located on the switch and the  
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Programme AE with special  
effects (pg. 30). If an unusable Fade/Wipe  
Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes  
out.  
MODE Dial to VIDEOor “  
, then set the  
Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder  
fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then press it.  
START/STOP Button  
MODE Dial  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired  
function, then press it. Selection is complete.  
The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
Press START/STOP to activate the Fade-in/out or  
Wipe-in/out.  
5
Operation Switch  
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION  
and  
(
,
,
,
,
,
)
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is  
started.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.  
MENU Wheel  
1
Engage the Record-Standby mode.  
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .  
.... select OFFin step 4.  
2 If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during  
recording . . .  
.... press START/STOP when one scene is finished.  
The point at which the scene ended is stored in  
memory.  
NOTES:  
You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe  
by pressing and holding START/STOP.  
If the power is turned off after a scene is  
finished recording, the stored point is erased,  
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-  
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that  
power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes  
elapse in the Record-Standby mode.  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used when  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode . . .  
.... press START/STOP to start recording and press it  
again when one scene is finished. The point at  
which the scene ended is stored in memory.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve . . .  
.... the point at which the scene ended is already  
stored in memory.  
the MODE Dial is set to “  
.  
The sound at the end of the last recorded  
scene is not stored.  
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of  
3
the end of the previous recording (without having  
turned the camcorders power off), the previous scene  
wipes out, revealing the new scene.  
EN29  
Fader And Wipe Menu  
Menu  
Effect  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADER — WHITE  
FADER — BLACK  
FADER — B.W  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out  
from colour to black and white.  
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left  
corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black  
screen.  
WIPE — CORNER  
The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward  
the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the  
centre.  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
WIPE — DOOR  
WIPE — SCROLL  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,  
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from  
left and right to cover the scene.  
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or  
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.  
Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom,  
or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a  
black screen.  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.  
DISSOLVE  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right  
corner to the lower left corner.  
WIPE — CORNER  
WIPE — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
WIPE — DOOR  
WIPE — SCROLL  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen  
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to  
left.  
The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left, like  
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the  
screen to the top.  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the  
effect used in scene transition (from  
,
,
,
,
,
,
RANDOM  
,
, and  
). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not  
available.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
Programme AE With Special Effects  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ”, then set the  
30  
EN  
IMPORTANT:  
Some modes of Programme AE with special  
effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe  
Effects (pg. 29). If an unusable mode is  
selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.  
1
POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the  
viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.  
MODE Dial  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
POWER Switch  
2
3
4
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then press it.  
Lock Button  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode,  
then press it. Selection is complete.  
The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected  
mode is activated. The selected mode indicator  
appears.  
Operation Switch  
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .  
.... select OFFin step 4.  
NOTE:  
MENU Wheel  
Display  
Programme AE with special effects can be changed during  
recording or during Record-Standby.  
P
.
AE  
/
EFFECT  
Menu Screen  
1
2
SLO  
W
1
2
SLO  
W
V I DEO ECHO  
OFF  
SHUTTER  
SHUTTER  
SHUTTER  
4
1/50  
1/50  
1/100  
1/250  
1/100  
1/250  
EN31  
*
TWILIGHT  
VIDEO ECHO  
Adds a ghostto the subject, giving your  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
recording a fantasyfeeling. Zoom magnification  
White Balance (pg. 33) is initially set to  
,
of over 10X is not available.  
but can be changed to your desired setting. When  
Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically  
adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity.  
From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.  
SEPIA  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
MONOTONE  
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than  
they would be under good natural lighting. Use  
SLOWonly in dark areas.  
Like classic black and white films, your footage is  
shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema  
mode, it enhances the classic filmeffect.  
SLOW 1  
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow  
shooting in dark environments.  
SLOW 2  
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow  
shooting in even darker environments.  
NOTES:  
CLASSIC FILM  
When using SLOW, the image takes on a  
strobe-like effect.  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
If the manual focus indicator blinks when  
SLOWis used, adjust focus manually and use  
a tripod.  
SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)  
1/50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a  
second. Black bands that usually appear when  
shooting a TV screen become narrower.  
1/100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a  
second. The flickering that occurs when shooting  
under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp  
is reduced.  
STROBE  
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
1/250 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.  
*
Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
32  
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Exposure Control  
Iris Lock  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its  
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),  
such as when the subject is backing away.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject  
light.  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image  
will not darken or brighten.  
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of  
“Exposure Control”.  
1
POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch,  
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the  
LCD monitor fully.  
Press EXPOSURE. EXP.and the exposure  
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
2
3
control indicator appear.  
3
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds. The  
exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.  
Rotate the MENU wheel towards +to  
brighten the image, or towards to darken the  
image. (maximum 6)  
Press the MENU wheel. “ ” changes to “  
and the iris is locked. EXP.goes out.  
Press the MENU wheel. Exposure adjustment is  
complete. EXP.goes out.  
4
BACKLIGHT Button (2  
)
EXPOSURE Button (4/6)  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
POWER Switch  
.... press EXPOSURE or set the Operation Switch to  
.  
EXP.  
0
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .  
.... press BACKLIGHT.  
is displayed and the  
subject is brightened. If pressed again,  
disappears and the brightness returns to the  
previous level.  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the  
BACKLIGHT Button.  
Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the  
subject to become too bright and the subject to  
become white.  
Operation Switch  
MENU Wheel  
Iris lock indicator  
Backlight compensations is also available when the  
Operation Switch is set to “ ”.  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
.... press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control  
indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the  
Operation Switch to “ ”.  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
.... after step 2, adjust the exposure rotating the  
MENU wheel. Then lock the iris in step 3. For  
automatic locking, press EXPOSURE again in  
step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about 2  
seconds.  
Iris  
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-  
lit environments to keep too much light from  
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in  
more light.  
EN33  
White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance Operation  
A term that refers to the correctness of colour  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white  
balance is correct, all other colours will be  
accurately reproduced.  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
1
2
adjustment, and select “  
MAN..  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.  
However, more advanced camcorder operators  
control this function manually to achieve a more  
professional colour/tint reproduction.  
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the  
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that  
the white paper fills the screen.  
Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the  
Press the MENU wheel until  
blinking.  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
begins  
stops  
1
POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
3
4
down the Lock Button located on the switch,  
then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the  
LCD monitor fully.  
Press the MENU wheel. Only the Manual White  
Balance indicator is displayed.  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen  
2
3
4
appears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then  
press it. The W.BALANCEMenu appears.  
POWER Switch  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select MANUAL,  
and press it. The Menu Screen disappears and  
W.BALand the currently selected mode are  
displayed. Rotate it to select the desired mode.  
White paper  
MAN.” – White balance is set manually.  
” – Outdoors on a sunny day.  
” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
” – A video light or similar type of lighting  
is used.  
Lock Button  
Operation Switch  
Press the MENU wheel. Selection is complete.  
5
MENU Wheel  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
.... select AUTOin step 4. Or, set the Operation  
Switch to “ ”.  
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.  
The white balance is adjusted based on the  
colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper  
green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =  
deeper purple.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or  
Monotone (pg. 31) is activated.  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually  
(pg. 19).  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
34  
EN  
Play/Pause Button (4/6)  
Load a tape (pg. 10).  
1
2
Fast-Forward Button (3  
)
Set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start  
playback, press 4/6.  
Rewind Button (2  
)
To stop playback, press 5.  
Press  
2
to rewind, or  
3
to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
POWER Switch  
Stop Button (5)  
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .  
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards +to  
turn up the volume, or towards to turn down the  
volume.  
NOTES:  
Power Zoom  
Lever (VOL.)  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is  
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the POWER Switch  
to OFF, then to “  
.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,  
viewfinder or on a connected TV (pg. 38).  
You can also view the playback picture on the LCD  
monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the  
camera body.  
MENU Wheel  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
Speaker  
When power is supplied from a battery: the “  
Lock Button  
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
When power is supplied through the DC cord: “  
does not appear.  
During Stop mode, none of the indications are  
displayed.  
When a cable is connected to the AV OUT connector,  
the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.  
1) Press 4/6 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.  
If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorders Stop mode is automatically  
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorders power is automatically turned off.  
When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still  
image.  
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.  
1) Press  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
During playback, press and hold  
3
for forward or  
2
for reverse search during playback.  
2
or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.  
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.  
1) Engage Still Playback.  
2) Rotate the MENU wheel towards +for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards for reverse  
Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.  
To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (pg. 48).  
Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the remote control (provided) (pg. 48, 49).  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
START/STOP Button  
EN35  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
POWER Switch  
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro  
Comp (pg. 54, 55).  
Set the POWER Switch to “  
while pressing  
1
2
3
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Lock Button  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function  
icon, and press it. The selected function menu  
appears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired  
4
5
6
function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.  
MENU Wheel  
Display  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired  
parameter and press it. Selection is complete.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURNand  
press it twice to close the Menu Screen.  
V I DEO MENU  
Menu Screen  
1RETURN  
SOUND  
12B I T  
M
ODE STEREO  
M
ODE  
S
S
OUND  
OUND  
L
R
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE pg. 36.  
BLANK SRCH  
AV / SV I DEO  
12BIT MODE pg. 36.  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
pg. 55.  
Allows you to set the video recording  
mode (SP or LP) depending on your  
preference (pg. 11). It is recom-  
mended you use REC MODEin the  
VIDEO MENUwhen using this  
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing  
(pg. 43, 45).  
D I SPLAY  
1RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I  
MENU  
M
E
T I ME CODE OFF  
ON  
BLANK SRCH Helps find a blank portion of tape when  
you want to record from the middle of a  
tape (pg. 37).  
AV/S-VIDEO  
IN: Enables audio/video signal input  
from the AV and S-VIDEO connectors  
(pg. 43).  
OUT: Enables audio/video signal output  
to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV and  
S-VIDEO connectors (pg. 38, 42).  
* Each setting is linked with DISPLAY MENU,  
which appears when the Operation Switch is  
set to “” (pg. 25). The parameters are  
the same as in the description on pg. 25.  
NOTES:  
It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN  
settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote  
control (provided).  
ON SCREEN* Makes the camcorders indications appear/  
disappear from the connected TV screen.  
DATE/TIME*  
TIME CODE*  
Makes the date/time appear/disappear  
on the camcorder.  
REC MODEcan be set when the Operation  
Switch is set to (pg. 11, 23).  
If ON SCREENis set to SIMPLE, it keeps  
the camcorders display (except the date,  
time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV. It also makes the playback  
sound mode and tape speed disappear on the  
camcorder.  
Makes the time code appear/disappear  
on the camcorder.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)  
36  
EN  
Playback Sound  
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the  
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access  
explanation on pg. 35, select SOUND MODEor 12BIT MODEfrom the Menu Screen and set it to the  
desired parameter.  
STEREO  
Sound is output on both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
Sound from the Lchannel is output in stereo.  
SOUND MODE  
12BIT MODE  
SOUND L  
SOUND R  
SOUND 1  
SOUND 2  
MIX  
Sound from the Rchannel is output in stereo.  
Original sound is output on both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
Dubbed sound is output on both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on  
both Land Rchannels in stereo.  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
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.  
Display  
ON SCREEN setting:  
For playback sound, tape  
speed and tape running.  
DATE/TIME setting:  
For date/time.  
TIME CODE setting:  
For time code.  
12B I T / SOUND  
1
SP  
4
25. 12. 00  
:
:
:
17 30  
TC 12 34 24  
Frames*  
Seconds  
Minutes  
*25 frames = 1 second  
EN37  
Stop Button (5)  
Blank Search  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
Helps you find where you should start recording in the  
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (pg. 18).  
Load a tape (pg. 10) and set the POWER Switch to  
1
while pressing down the Lock Button  
located on the switch.  
Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
2
3
4
5
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then press it.  
VIDEO MENUappears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select BLANK SRCH,  
then press it. The Sub Menu appears.  
MENU Wheel  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE, then  
press it.  
•“BLANK SEARCHappears blinking and the  
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward  
shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about  
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the  
detected blank portion.  
Display  
V I DEO MENU  
Menu Screen  
1RETURN  
OUND  
12B I T  
S
M
ODE  
M
ODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .  
.... press 5.  
BLANK SRCH CANCEL  
AV / SV I DEO EXECUTE  
NOTES:  
In step 5, if the current position is at a blank portion the  
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the  
current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder  
searches in the forward direction.  
44  
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTEhas appeared  
with the tape.  
BLANK SEARCH  
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  
cannot be detected.  
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.  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
38  
EN  
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input (RCA type) connectors  
To TV or VCR  
TV  
Audio/Video cable  
[mini-plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
White to  
AUDIO L  
To  
AV OUT  
Red to  
AUDIO R  
VCR  
Yellow to  
VIDEO  
Connector cover*  
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors  
Docking Station Attachment  
1
2
1 Align the direction stud and screw on  
the Docking Station with the stud hole  
and tripod mounting socket on the  
camcorder.  
2 Tighten the screw.  
When removing the camcorder, loosen  
the screw and detach the camcorder.  
Tripod  
mouting  
socket  
Stud hole  
Stud  
Screw  
Yellow to VIDEO*  
To TV or VCR  
White to  
Audio/Video cable  
[RCA plug to RCA  
plug] (provided)  
AUDIO L  
TV  
Red to  
AUDIO R  
Red to  
AUDIO R  
White to  
AUDIO L  
Yellow to  
VIDEO IN*  
S-Video cable  
(provided)  
VCR  
To S-VIDEO IN  
To S  
* Connect when the S-Video cable is not used.  
EN39  
NOTES:  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery  
pack (pg. 7).  
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration (pg. 38).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
When connecting the cables, make sure to  
connect the ends with a core filter to the  
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCRs instruction manual.  
camcorders POWER Switch to “  
your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
, then set  
3
4
5
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.  
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
TV to its VIDEO mode.  
While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the  
AV OUT connector, sound cannot be heard from  
the speaker.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
.... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF”  
in the Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
Time Code  
.... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed and Tape  
Running Displays  
.... set ON SCREENto LCDor SIMPLEin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.  
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections  
40  
EN  
PC with DV  
connector-equipped  
capture board  
Connection To A Personal  
Computer  
PC  
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using  
the provided software when connected as shown in the  
illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.  
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.  
1
To DV  
connector  
To  
RS-232C  
Connect the camcorder or Docking Station to your  
2
PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the  
illustration.  
To attach the camcorder to Docking Station, refer to  
“Docking Station Attachment” on pg. 38.  
Core filter  
DV cable*  
PC  
connection  
cable  
Turn the camcorder’s POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch and turn on the PC.  
3
NOTES:  
(provided)  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(pg. 7).  
Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV  
cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only  
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into the  
PC.  
Core filter  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
To PC  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided  
Software.  
Also refer to the manufacturers instruction manual for  
the DV connector-equipped capture board.  
Open the  
connector cover.  
*Use the DV cable provided with the capture board.  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
EN41  
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With  
POWER Switch  
A DV Connector  
Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows  
you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also  
possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto  
another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This  
function is called Digital Dubbing (pg. 44), which  
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.  
Lock Button  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
1
2
3
Open the  
connector cover.  
Make connections to the device you want to connect  
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.  
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable  
(provided) to the printers PC connector and the PCs  
RS-232C connector.  
To DV IN/OUT  
Core filter  
Turn the camcorders POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch and turn on the other units.  
4
DV cable  
(optional)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(pg. 7).  
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected  
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be  
used as a recorder.  
Core filter  
To DV IN  
connector  
To DV  
connector  
If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or  
Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a  
video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on  
an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will  
become black.  
Video unit equipped  
with a DV input  
connector  
Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected  
units.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC  
VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
To PC  
connector  
Core filter  
Digital Printer  
PC connection  
cable (provided)  
To RS-232C  
PC  
DUBBING  
42  
EN  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
Dubbing To A VCR  
[To use this camcorder as a player]  
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and  
1
2
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.  
Set the camcorders POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, turn on the VCRs power, and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
Set AV/S-VIDEOto OUTin the Menu Screen  
3
4
5
(pg. 35).  
Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
To S  
Engage the camcorders Play mode to find a spot just  
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Red to  
AUDIO R  
Yellow to  
VIDEO*  
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCRs  
White to  
AUDIO L  
6
7
8
Record mode.  
Core filter  
Engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
S-Video  
cable  
(provided)  
Audio/Video cable  
[RCA plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
NOTES:  
When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the  
ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter  
reduces interference.  
To AUDIO,  
VIDEO* and  
S-VIDEO IN  
connectors  
You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder  
for connection.  
You can use Playback Zoom (pg. 48) or Playback  
Special Effects (pg. 49) in step 5.  
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.  
VCR  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
.... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
Time Code  
TV  
.... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35).  
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running  
Displays  
*Connect when the S-Video cable is not used.  
.... set ON SCREENto LCDor SIMPLEin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35). Or, press DISPLAY on the  
remote control.  
EN43  
[To use this camcorder as a recorder]  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
Dubbing From A VCR  
Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the  
camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration.  
Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.  
1
2
3
Set SOUND MODEto 12 BITor 16 BITand  
REC MODEto SPor LPin the Menu Screen  
depending on your preference (pg. 11, 22, 23).  
Set the camcorders POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch. Turn on the VCRs power and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.  
To S  
Set AV/S-VIDEOto INin the Menu Screen to  
4
5
6
engage the analogue input mode (pg. 35).  
Red to  
AUDIO R  
Yellow to  
VIDEO*  
Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the  
Record-Pause mode. AV. INappears on the screen.  
White to  
AUDIO L  
Engage the VCRs Play mode, then engage the Still  
Playback mode when you have found a spot just  
before the edit-in point.  
Core filter  
Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the  
S-Video  
cable  
Audio/Video cable  
AV. IN  
appears on the screen.  
7
8
9
Record mode. “  
[RCA plug to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
(provided)  
Engage the VCRs Play mode.  
To stop dubbing, press START/STOP on the  
camcorder so that AV. INreappears, then engage  
the VCRs Stop mode.  
To AUDIO,  
VIDEO* and  
S-VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing.  
Set AV/S-VIDEOback to OUTin the Menu  
10 Screen to disengage the analogue input mode  
(pg. 35).  
VCR  
NOTES:  
When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the  
ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter  
reduces interference.  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(pg. 7).  
TV  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with  
this procedure.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
*Connect when the S-Video cable is not used.  
DUBBING (cont.)  
44  
EN  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A  
DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)  
POWER Switch  
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.  
[To use this camcorder as a player]  
Lock Button  
Make sure the camcorders power is off.  
1
Open the  
Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped  
connector cover.  
2
3
4
with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in  
the illustration.  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
Set the camcorders POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch. Press to play back the source tape.  
Core filter  
4
DV cable  
(optional)  
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage  
the DV connector-equipped video units record mode  
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin  
recording.  
Core filter  
NOTES:  
To DV IN  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(pg. 7).  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
If the remote control is used when both the player and  
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the  
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press  
the buttons on both units.  
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected  
only to one device at a time.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on  
the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that  
an unusual image is not dubbed.  
Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.  
If Playback Zoom(pg. 48), Playback Special  
Effects(pg. 49) or Snapshotis attempted during  
playback, only the original playback image recorded on  
the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC  
VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
PLAY (4  
)
STOP (5)  
EN45  
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With  
POWER Switch  
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)  
[To use this camcorder as a recorder]  
NOTE:  
Before the following steps, make sure that AV/S-VIDEO”  
is set to OUTin the Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
Lock Button  
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the  
1
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output  
connector using a DV cable as shown in the  
illustration.  
Open the  
connector cover.  
Set REC MODEto SPor LPin the Menu Screen  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
2
3
depending on your preference (pg. 11).  
Set this camcorders POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch. Turn on the video units power and insert the  
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video  
unit.  
Core filter  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Core filter  
Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the  
Record-Pause mode.  
4
5
6
7
8
DV. INappears on the screen.  
To DV OUT  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
Engage the video units Play mode, then engage the  
Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just  
before the edit-in point.  
Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the  
DV. IN  
Record mode. “  
appears on the screen.  
Engage the video units Play mode.  
To stop dubbing, press START/STOP on the  
camcorder so that DV. INreappears, then engage  
the video units Stop mode.  
Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger 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.  
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.  
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 5. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current  
SOUND MODEsetting (pg. 23).  
During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
46  
EN  
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate  
this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic  
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and  
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional  
playback functions possible.  
1
3
Tab  
Installing The Batteries  
The remote control uses two AAA (R03)size  
batteries. See General Battery Precautions”  
(pg. 71).  
Remove the battery compartment cover while  
1
2
3
pushing up the tab as illustrated.  
Insert two AAA (R03)size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
+
2
Re-attach the battery compartment cover.  
+
When using the remote control, be sure to point it  
at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the  
approximate transmitted beam effective area for  
indoor use.  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the  
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or  
powerful lighting.  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
5m  
30°  
Remote sensor  
30°  
EN47  
1
0
2
4
!
3
5
@
$
^
*
#
%
&
(
6
8
7
9
)
Functions  
With the camcorder’s POWER  
Switch set to the camera position  
With the camcorder’s POWER  
Switch set to “ ”.  
Buttons  
(“  
”).  
1 Infrared beam transmitting window  
2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
3 DISPLAY Button  
Transmits the beam signal.  
Zoom in/out (pg. 17)  
Zoom in/out (pg. 48)  
pg. 51  
4 SHIFT Button  
pg. 48, 50  
5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons  
pg. 48  
Left/Right Buttons  
pg. 48  
6 REW Button  
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search  
(pg. 34)  
7 FADE/WIPE Button  
8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button  
9 EFFECT Button  
pg. 52  
pg. 49  
pg. 49  
pg. 51  
0 PAUSE IN Connector  
! START/STOP Button  
@ MBR SET Button  
Functions the same as START/STOP on the camcorder.  
pg. 50  
# SNAPSHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.  
$ Up Button  
pg. 48  
INSERT Button*  
% Down Button  
pg. 48  
A. DUB Button  
pg. 56  
^ PLAY Button  
Starts Playback (pg. 34)  
& FF Button  
Forward/Forward Shuttle Search  
(pg. 34)  
* STOP Button  
Stop (pg. 34)  
Pause (pg. 48)  
pg. 50 55  
( PAUSE Button  
) R.A.EDIT Buttons  
* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
48  
EN  
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback  
PURPOSE:  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during  
playback.  
Remote sensor  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press  
SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After  
approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes  
in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.  
To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx.  
2 seconds.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed and held, the still  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Left or SLOW  
Rewind Button  
Up Button  
image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by  
a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a  
malfunction.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-motion  
playback start point you chose and the actual start  
point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances  
in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially  
with steady images. This is not a malfunction.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to  
pause playback.  
Down  
Button  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
Right or SLOW  
Forward Button  
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Normal playback  
Press T  
PURPOSE:  
To allow frame-by-frame search during playback.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,  
press SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9  
)
To move image,  
repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame  
is played back.  
press  
(Right)  
while keeping  
SHIFT held down.  
NOTE:  
You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still  
Playback by pressing SLOW (9 or 0) repeatedly.  
FEATURE: Playback Zoom  
PURPOSE:  
To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback.  
OPERATION:  
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.  
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.  
3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down  
SHIFT, press  
(Left),  
(Right),  
(Up) and  
(Down).  
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.  
Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded with the MODE Dial set to “  
.  
EN49  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
4OFF  
PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select  
Menu  
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects  
PURPOSE:  
1
2
3
4
5
CLASS I C F I LM  
M
ONOTONE  
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback  
image.  
SEP I A  
STROBE  
V I DEO ECHO  
OPERATION:  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).  
2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote  
sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT  
Select Menu appears.  
3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by  
pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated  
and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/  
OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-  
activates the selected effect.  
Remote sensor  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
NOTE:  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo.  
The effects work the same in playback as they did in  
recording. Refer to page 31 for more information.  
PLAY  
EFFECT  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
50  
EN  
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player. You can select up to 8 cutsfor  
VCR (Recording deck)  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand  
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see  
VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by  
operating the VCR manually.  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed  
in the remote control (pg. 46).  
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
SHIFT  
MBR SET  
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
4
3
1
2
remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).  
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCRs power comes on.  
2
5
1
6
Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote  
for the desired function. The functions the  
remote can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF,  
REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to  
press SHIFT for this one).  
7
8 9 `  
VCR CODE LIST  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
IMPORTANT  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and  
those of many other makers, it may not work with  
yours or may offer limited functions.  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
NOTES:  
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-  
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and  
try step 2.  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,  
use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote controls batteries run out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased.  
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one  
to reset the VCR brand.  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
SELECO,  
REX  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SHARP  
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
SONY  
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
EN51  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.  
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause  
1
connector . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the Remote  
PAUSE connector.  
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote  
pause connector but equipped with an R.A.  
EDIT connector . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
To S  
A VCR other than above . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector.  
Red to  
AUDIO  
R
Yellow to  
VIDEO*  
To JLIP  
(EDIT)  
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the  
Core filter  
White to  
AUDIO  
L
2
3
POWER Switch to “  
while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
S-Video  
cable  
(provided)  
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCRs instructions).  
Core filter  
Editing  
Audio/Video  
cable  
cable [RCA plug  
to RCA plug]  
(provided)  
NOTES:  
(provided)  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the  
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,  
they will be recorded onto the new tape.  
To AUDIO,  
VIDEO* and  
S-VIDEO IN  
connectors  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
Date/Time  
.... set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFFin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35).  
To Remote PAUSE  
or R.A.EDIT  
Time Code  
VCR  
.... set TIME CODEto ONor OFFin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35).  
Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running  
Displays  
.... set ON SCREENto LCDor SIMPLEin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35). Or, press DISPLAY on the  
remote control.  
To PAUSE IN  
DISPLAY  
TV  
Make sure to set AV/S-VIDEOto OUTin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 35).  
When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the  
ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter  
reduces interference.  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected  
instead of the S-Video cable and audio/video cable.  
You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder  
for connection.  
*Connect when the S-Video cable is not used.  
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE  
Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP  
cable (pg. 4).  
Make sure you connect the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
SELECT SCENES  
52  
EN  
Programme  
Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
:
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1– –– ––  
sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/  
OFF on the remote control.  
4
5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,  
press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Programme 1.  
:
T I ME CODE – ––  
TOTAL  
:
00 00  
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on  
the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in  
the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
6
7
8
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble  
Editing Menu.  
Remote sensor  
If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press  
FADE/WIPE.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end  
of the last scene.  
When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply to  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
1
If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT  
PLAY  
(pg. 49).  
9
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
EDIT IN/OUT  
Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
10 To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
CANCEL  
If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE  
with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.  
NOTES:  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between  
them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby mode will be  
cancelled and editing will not take place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in  
the edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the  
total programme time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve  
or Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next  
Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during  
recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble  
Editing using a DV cable.  
EN53  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of  
11 the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).  
Point the remote control towards the VCRs remote  
12 sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually  
START/STOP  
Button  
engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.  
Press START/STOP on the camcorder. Editing  
13 proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of  
the last registered scene.  
Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does  
not start editing.  
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters  
the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-  
Pause mode.  
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will  
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.  
If you operate the camcorder during automatic  
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode  
and automatic editing will stop.  
I N  
:
OUT  
:
M
ODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
~
1
2
00 25 02 05  
––  
:
~
:
07 18 08 31– ––  
:
~
:
303 33 05 53  
:
~
:
4
5
09 30 13 15  
:
~
:
15 55 16 20– ––  
:
~
~
~
6– –– ––  
1
7
8
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
14 VCR.  
:
:
T I ME CODE 16 30  
TOTAL  
9
39  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control clears  
all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure  
the remote control is pointed at the VCRs sensor, and  
the path between the two is unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated time  
codes (pg. 18).  
Remote Sensor  
REW  
STOP  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
PAUSE  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
EDIT IN/OUT  
VCR REC  
STBY  
CANCEL  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
54  
EN  
Programme 1  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to  
I N  
:
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1– –– ––  
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing  
for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,  
you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have  
recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited  
tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder  
against your VCR.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
:
T I ME CODE – ––  
TOTAL  
:
00 00  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
1
2
3
remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
Play back the dubbed scene.  
If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were  
recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly  
from Record-Pause to Record mode.  
Remote sensor  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the  
VCR is slow to start recording.  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
EN55  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER  
TIMING  
Point the remote control at the camcorders remote  
4
5
6
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the  
Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then  
press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ” and press it.  
VIDEO MENUappears. Then, rotate it to  
SYNCHROand press it. The value for SYNCHRO”  
is highlighted.  
Based on the diagnostics performed (pg. 54), you  
can now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating  
the MENU wheel towards +. You can also delay the  
VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU wheel  
towards . The adjustment range is from 1.3 to  
+1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
MENU Dial  
Display  
Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting.  
V I DEO MENU  
1RETURN  
SOUND  
12B I T  
M
ODE  
Rotate the MENU wheel to select 1RETURNand  
press it twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning  
with step 4 on page 52.  
MODE  
7
+
SYNCHRO  
1
.
0
REC MODE  
BLANK SRCH  
AV / SV I DEO  
NOTES:  
Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do  
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check  
whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,  
and make adjustments accordingly.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations  
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
56  
EN  
Display  
Audio Dubbing  
6e  
Audio Dub  
Standby mode  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in  
the 12-bit mode (pg. 23).  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a  
blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections (pg. 38).  
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
1
2
3
will start, then press PAUSE (6).  
POWER Switch  
Lock Button  
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6). 6eappears.  
Press PLAY (4) , then begin narrating.  
Speak into the microphone.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).  
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP  
4
(5).  
Speaker  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .  
.... set 12BIT MODEto SOUND 2or MIXin the  
Menu Screen (pg. 35, 36).  
Stereo microphone  
NOTES:  
Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional  
microphone connected to the MIC connector on the  
Docking Station.  
Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio  
Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones  
to the AV OUT connector.  
Remote sensor  
While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in  
microphone is disabled.  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,  
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound  
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded  
areas.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move  
the camcorders microphone away from the TV, or turn  
down the TVs volume.  
External  
microphone  
input connector  
Located  
beneath  
the cover.  
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 (pg. 70).  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected  
to the camcorders AV connector, first set AV/S-VIDEO”  
to INin the Menu Screen (pg. 35). You can hear  
sound from the video unit using optional headphones.  
AV OUT  
(headphone)  
connector  
DISPLAY  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
USER MAINTENANCE  
After Use  
EN57  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
Turn off the camcorder.  
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft  
cloth.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it  
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again  
with a dry cloth.  
1
2
1
Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the  
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette  
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette  
holder opens automatically. Remove the  
cassette.  
Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor.  
2
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
4
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
3
4
5
Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
Slide down BATT. RELEASE 1 and remove the  
battery pack 2 3.  
Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the  
direction of the arrow 1.  
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at  
the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior  
of the viewfinder with it 2.  
Cassette holder  
Close the hatch until it locks in place and push  
the viewfinder back in.  
6
Remove.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine  
or alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
PUSH HERE  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
Hatch  
Lens blower  
2
1
1
2
BATT. RELEASE  
Switch  
3
TROUBLESHOOTING  
58  
EN  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed  
as usual from the beginning.  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is supplied.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Connect the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger securely  
(pg. 7).  
1. The power is not connected  
properly.  
The battery is dead.  
The LCD monitor is not  
open fully or the viewfinder  
is not pulled out when  
recording.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one  
(pg. 6, 7).  
Open the LCD monitor fully  
or pull out the viewfinder.  
2. SET DATE/TIME!”  
2. The built-in clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery  
is discharged.  
2. Connect the camcorder to  
an AC outlet using the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger for  
over 24 hours to charge the  
clocks lithium battery  
(pg. 9).  
appears.  
The previously set date/time  
is erased.  
3. Recording cannot be  
3. The tapes erase protection  
tab is set to SAVE.  
3. Set the tapes erase  
protection tab to REC”  
(pg. 10).  
performed.  
The POWER Switch is set to  
or OFF.  
Set the POWER Switch to  
TAPE ENDappears.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
(pg. 12).  
Replace with new cassette  
(pg. 10).  
Close the cassette holder  
cover.  
4. There is no picture.  
4. The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other  
4. Turn the camcorders power  
off and on again (pg. 14).  
malfunction exists.  
5. Some functions are not  
available using the MENU  
wheel.  
5. The Operation Switch is set  
5. Set the Operation Switch to  
to “ ”.  
(pg. 12).  
EN59  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
6. Focus is set to the Manual  
mode.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
6. The focus does not adjust  
6. Set Focus to the Auto mode  
(pg. 19).  
automatically.  
The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
Clean the lens and check  
the focus again (pg. 57).  
The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
7. The cassette will not load  
7. The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
7. Set it in the right position  
(pg. 10).  
properly.  
The batterys charge is low.  
Install a fully charged  
battery (pg. 6, 7).  
8. In the 5-Second mode,  
recording ends before  
8. The 5-Second mode is set to  
ANIM.in the Menu  
Screen.  
8. Select 5Sin the Menu  
Screen (pg. 27).  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
9. Snapshot mode cannot be  
9. The Squeeze mode is  
9. Disengage the Squeeze  
used.  
selected.  
mode (pg. 24).  
10. The colour of Snapshot  
10. The light source or the  
subject does not include  
white. Or there are various  
different light sources  
behind the subject.  
10. Find a white subject and  
compose your shot so that it  
also appears in the frame  
(pg. 16).  
looks strange.  
Turn off Sepia and Mono-  
tone (pg. 30).  
The Sepia or Monotone  
mode is activated.  
11. The image taken using  
11. Shooting was performed  
11. Press the BACKLIGHT  
Snapshot is too dark.  
under backlit conditions.  
Button (pg. 32).  
12. Digital Zoom does not  
12. 10X optical zoom is  
selected.  
12. Set ZOOMto 40Xor  
200Xin the Menu Screen  
(pg. 23).  
work.  
P.AE/EFFECTis set to  
VIDEO ECHOin the  
Menu Screen.  
WIDE MODEis set to  
PS- WIDEin the Menu  
Screen.  
Disengage the VIDEO  
ECHOmode (pg. 17,  
31).  
Disengage the PS-WIDE”  
mode (pg. 24).  
Picture Wipe or Dissolve are  
being used in a scene  
transition.  
Wait until the Picture Wipe  
or Dissolve effects are  
completed (pg. 17, 28).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
60  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
13. Set the Operation Switch to  
13. Programme AE with  
special effects and Fade/  
Wipe Effects do not work.  
13. The Operation Switch is set  
to “ ”.  
” (pg. 28, 30).  
14. The Black & White Fader  
14. The Sepia or Monotone  
14. Turn off Sepia and Mono-  
does not work.  
mode is activated.  
tone (pg. 28, 30).  
15. The Dissolve function does  
15. The Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter mode of  
Programme AE with special  
effects is activated.  
15. Turn off Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter before adding  
Dissolve to a scene  
not work.  
transition (pg. 28, 30).  
Set “WIDE MODE” to  
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode  
(pg. 24).  
WIDE MODE” is set to  
“SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE”  
in the Menu Screen.  
The previously selected  
mode of Programme AE  
with special effects was  
changed after the last  
selected scene for editing  
was registered.  
Make sure you have  
selected the mode of  
Programme AE with special  
effects you want before  
starting editing  
(pg. 28, 30).  
16. The Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions do not  
work.  
16. The last selected editing  
scene is ending.  
16. Select Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve before beginning  
recording. The effects are  
then automatically activated  
(pg. 28).  
At the end of the last  
selected scene for editing,  
the POWER Switch was set  
to “OFF”.  
Do not turn off the  
The power is off.  
camcorder’s power after  
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points, as they will all be  
erased (pg. 28).  
The camcorder automati-  
cally shuts off after 5 minutes  
have elapsed in the Record-  
Standby mode. Make sure  
you continue operations  
within 5 minutes after  
engaging Record-Standby  
mode (pg. 28).  
17. The picture wipe function  
17. The Slow Shutter mode is  
activated.  
17. Disengage the Slow Shutter  
mode or set “WIDE MODE”  
to “OFF” before preparing  
to use the Picture Wipe  
does not work.  
WIDE MODE” is not set to  
“OFF”.  
(pg. 24, 28, 30).  
EN61  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
18. Scene transition does not  
18. When using “Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve” (pg. 28), there  
is a delay of a fraction of a  
second between the  
18.  
go as expected.  
previous record stop-point  
and the Dissolve start-point.  
This is normal, but this slight  
delay becomes especially  
noticeable when shooting  
fast-moving subject or  
————  
during rapid panning.  
19. The Video Echo mode  
19. The Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve functions are in use.  
WIDE MODE” is set to  
“SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE”  
in the Menu Screen.  
19. Set “WIDE MODE” to  
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode  
(pg. 24).  
does not work.  
Do not try to use the Video  
Echo mode during a Fade-In  
or Fade-Out (pg. 28, 30).  
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in  
progress.  
20. Even when Slow Shutter is  
not selected, the image  
20. When shooting in the dark,  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light and the  
image takes on an effect  
similar to Slow Shutter.  
20. If you want the lighting to  
look more natural, set “GAIN  
UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” in  
the Menu Screen (pg. 23).  
looks like it is activated.  
21. There is no strobe when  
the Classic Film or Strobe  
mode is activated.  
21. The Picture Wipe or  
21. Do not try to use the Classic  
Film or Strobe mode during  
a scene transition (pg.  
28, 30).  
Dissolve function is in use.  
22. White Balance cannot be  
22. The Sepia or Monotone  
22. Turn off Sepia or Monotone  
before setting White  
activated.  
mode is activated.  
Balance (pg. 30, 33).  
23. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
23. This is a result of exceed-  
ingly high contrast, and is  
not a malfunction.  
23.  
————  
24. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen  
becomes red or black for  
an instant.  
24. This is not a malfunction.  
24.  
————  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
62  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
25. Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”  
in the Menu Screen  
25. During recording, the date/  
25. DATE/TIME” is set to  
“OFF” in the Menu Screen.  
Self-Recording is performed.  
time does not appear.  
(pg. 25).  
During Self-Recording, the  
date/time does not appear  
(pg. 15).  
26. The indicators and  
26. ON SCREEN” is set to  
“SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE”  
is set to “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen.  
26. Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD”  
or “LCD/TV” and set “TIME  
CODE” to “ON” in the Menu  
Screen (pg. 25, 35).  
messages do not appear.  
27. Images on the LCD  
monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
27. In places subject to low  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the characteris-  
tics of the LCD monitor.  
When this happens, the  
displayed colours differ from  
those that are actually  
27. Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor  
(pg. 14, 15).  
recorded. This is not a defect  
of the camcorder.  
When the LCD monitor's  
fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life, images  
on the LCD monitor become  
dark. Consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
28. The rear of the LCD  
28. The light used to illuminate  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
28. Close the LCD monitor to  
turn it off or set the POWER  
Switch to “OFF”, and let the  
unit cool down.  
monitor is hot.  
29. The indicators and the  
image colour on the LCD  
monitor are not clear.  
29. This may occur when the  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
29.  
————  
30. The LCD monitor or  
viewfinder indications  
blink.  
30. Certain Fade/Wipe effects,  
certain modes of Programme  
AE with special effects, “DIS”  
and other functions that  
30. Re-read the sections  
covering Fade/Wipe effects,  
Programme AE with special  
effects and “DIS”  
cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
(pg. 24, 28 – 31).  
31. Coloured bright spots  
appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
31. 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  
31.  
————  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
These spots are not  
recorded on the tape. This is  
not due to any defect of the  
unit. (Effective dots: more  
than 99.99 %)  
EN63  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
32. During recording, sound  
32. The optional headphones  
are not connected to the  
headphones connector.  
The sound volume of the  
headphones connector was  
not adjusted appropriately.  
The sound volume at this  
point is the same as the level  
it was adjusted to during  
playback.  
32. Connect the optional  
headphones to the  
cannot be heard.  
headphone connector  
(pg. 66, 67).  
Adjust the sound volume  
during playback (pg. 34).  
33. Play, Rewind and Fast-  
Forward functions do not  
work.  
33. The POWER Switch is not  
33. Set the POWER Switch to  
set to “  
”.  
” (pg. 34).  
34. The tape is moving, but  
34. Your TV has AV input  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
34. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for video  
playback (pg. 38, 39).  
Close the cassette holder  
cover (pg. 10).  
there is no picture.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
35. The LCD monitor image is  
35. During playback of the  
unrecorded portion, High-  
speed Search and still  
35.  
distorted.  
————  
playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted.  
This is not a defect.  
36. Images on the LCD  
36. The speaker volume is too  
36. Turn the speaker volume  
monitor are jittery.  
great.  
down (pg. 34).  
37. There is no playback  
picture on the connected  
TV.  
37. •Since the analogue input  
mode is engaged, the  
37. Set “AV/S-VIDEO” to  
“OUT” in the Menu Screen  
(pg. 35).  
camcorder is in the Record-  
Standby mode.  
38. Blocks of noise appear  
during playback, or there is  
no playback picture and  
the screen becomes blue.  
38.  
38. •Clean the video heads with  
an optional cleaning  
————  
cassette (pg. 73).  
39. The LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty  
39.  
39. Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage (pg. 57).  
————  
(ex. fingerprints).  
40. An unusual mark appears.  
40.  
40. Check the section of the  
manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder  
————  
indications (pg. 68 – 70).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
64  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
41. Remove the power supply  
(battery pack, etc.) and wait  
a few minutes for the  
41. An error indication  
41. A malfunction of some kind  
has occurred. In this case  
the camcorder’s functions  
become unusable.  
(E01 — E06) appears.  
indication to clear. When it  
does, you can resume using  
the camcorder.  
If the indication remains  
even though you repeat the  
above two or three times,  
please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
42. The charger indicator on  
the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger does not light.  
42. The temperature of the  
battery is extremely high/low.  
Charging is difficult in  
places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
42. To protect the battery, it is  
recommended to charge it  
in places with a temperature  
of 10°C to 35°C (pg. 71).  
43. Picture does not appear on  
43. The viewfinder is pulled  
out.  
43. Push the viewfinder back in.  
Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor (pg. 14).  
If the monitor is tilted  
the LCD monitor.  
The LCD monitor's  
brightness setting is too  
dark.  
upward 180 degrees, open  
the monitor fully (pg. 14).  
44. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black  
bar appears at the bottom  
of the screen.  
44. This is not a malfunction.  
44. By recording with “DIS”  
activated (pg. 24) this  
can be avoided.  
45. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder  
does not operate.  
45. The DV cable was plugged/  
unplugged with power  
turned on.  
45. Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again, then  
operate it.  
46. During transport, the lens  
46.  
46. Do not subject the  
camcorder to shock or  
excessive vibration during  
transport.  
cover opens.  
————  
Turn the camcorder on and  
off. The lens cover closes.  
INDEX Docking Station  
EN65  
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
3
0
9
1 PC Connector [DIGITAL STILL] ............ pg. 40  
2 J Terminal/Edit Connector  
3 External Stereo Microphone Input  
Connector [MIC] ................................. pg. 56  
4 Stud .................................................... pg. 38  
5 Screw .................................................. pg. 38  
[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
(EDIT)] ................................................ pg. 51  
Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or  
VCR to control it from the computer using the  
provided Software.  
6 Multi Connector  
The Docking Station can be connected with this  
camcorder through this connector. Never touch it  
with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the  
pins are damaged, the connectors will become  
unusable due to contact failure.  
NOTE:  
Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while  
connecting the camcorder to a PC using the  
Docking Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder  
is turned off (because the POWER Switch is set to  
“OFF” or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the JLIP  
programme software is used, it will be impossible  
to control the connected devices from the  
computer. In such a case, first try turning the  
camcorder on again, or unplug the JLIP connection  
cable from the Docking Station’s JLIP connector.  
Then, initialise or run the software again.  
* Auto Shut Off:  
7 S-Video Input/Output Connector  
[S] ................................................. pg. 38, 51  
8 Video Input/Output Connector  
[VIDEO] ........................................ pg. 38, 51  
9 Audio Input/Output Connectors  
[AUDIO L/R] ................................. pg. 38, 51  
0 Screw Knob ......................................... pg. 38  
To attach the camcorder, tighten this clockwise.  
If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode  
or in the Pause mode, the camcorder’s power  
shuts off automatically to conserve energy.  
Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing ......... pg. 50 – 55  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
66  
EN  
7
1
2
8
0
3
4
e
9
q
w
5 6  
t r  
u
Q
y
(
!
i
@
)
#
o
p
$
^
&
W
R
*
E
%
EN67  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 START/STOP Button ............................. pg. 14  
The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover.  
2 Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. pg. 17  
^ Digital Video Connector  
Speaker/Headphone Volume Control  
[DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) ........ pg. 40, 41, 44, 45  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
[VOL.] .............................................. pg. 34  
3 MENU Wheel [+, –, 4] ..................... pg. 22  
LCD Monitor Brightness  
Control [+, –] .................................... pg. 14  
& Audio/Video Output Connector  
4 Snapshot Button  
[AV OUT] ......................................... pg. 38  
Headphone Connector [ ]............... pg. 56  
[SNAPSHOT]................................. pg. 16, 20  
5 Battery Release Switch  
* Multi Connector  
[BATT. RELEASE] .................................... pg. 7  
When attached to the Docking Station, this part is  
connected.  
6 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. pg. 10  
7 Play/Pause Button [4/6] ................... pg. 34  
Indicators  
EXPOSURE Button ............................ pg. 32  
8 Rewind Button [2] ......................... pg. 34  
( Tally Lamp ........................................... pg. 14  
) POWER Lamp ..................................... pg. 14  
BACKLIGHT Button .......................... pg. 32  
9 Stop Button [5] ................................... pg. 34  
Other Parts  
0 Fast-Forward Button [3] ................. pg. 34  
FOCUS Button .................................. pg. 19  
q LCD Monitor ................................. pg. 14, 15  
w Battery Pack Mount ............................... pg. 7  
e Speaker ............................................... pg. 34  
! Operation Switch [  
,
] .................. pg. 12  
@ POWER Switch  
[
,
, OFF] ....................... pg. 12  
r Camera Sensor  
# Lock Button ......................................... pg. 12  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
$ MODE Dial  
[
, VIDEO] ...................................... pg. 13  
t Stereo Microphone .............................. pg. 56  
y Lens  
% Dioptre Adjustment Control.................... pg. 8  
u Lens Protector  
When using an optional lens filter (commercially  
available), you must first detach the lens cover.  
i Remote Sensor ..................................... pg. 46  
o Grip Strap .............................................. pg. 8  
p Viewfinder ............................................. pg. 8  
Q Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. pg. 57  
W Cassette Holder Cover ......................... pg. 10  
E Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... pg. 8  
R Stud Hole ............................................ pg. 38  
INDEX Indications  
68  
EN  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording  
*
*
0 ! @  
#
$ %  
*
1
3
F. AUTO  
PS40  
SP 35  
2
x
W
T
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
REC  
444  
4
6
PHOTO  
5
7
2
ANIM . MODE  
BRIGHT  
8
1. 1. 00  
r
:
:
9
TC 23 25  
12 00  
*
1 Appears when the Operation switch  
# Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS  
Wide mode. (pg. 24)  
$ Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).  
(pg. 11)  
is set to “ ”.  
(pg. 12)  
*
2 Displays the shooting mode position. (pg. 13)  
3 Appears when backlight compensation is used.  
*
(pg. 32)  
% Displays the tape remaining time.  
(pg. 14)  
(pg. 16)  
4 Appears when the white balance is adjusted.  
^ Appears when taking a Snapshot.  
& REC” appears during recording.  
(pg. 33)  
5 Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.  
(pg. 32)  
(pg. 14)  
6 Displays the selected Program AE with special  
* Appears while the tape is running.  
(pg. 14)  
(pg. 32)  
effects.  
(pg. 30)  
( Appears when the iris is locked.  
7 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is  
engaged. (pg. 24)  
8 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.  
(pg. 19)  
(pg. 18, 25)  
0 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during  
zooming. (pg. 17)  
: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to  
“AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically  
) Appears during Self-Timer recording. (pg. 26)  
q Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to  
cut down on noise created by wind. (pg. 25)  
w 5S MODE/ANIM. MODE: Displays the 5 second  
recording mode or Animation recording mode.  
(pg. 24, 27)  
e BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. (pg. 14)  
SOUND: Displays the sound mode for  
approx. 5 seconds after turning on the  
9 Displays the Time Code.  
adjusted.  
(pg. 23)  
! Appears during zooming.  
camcorder.  
r Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 23)  
(pg. 9)  
Zoom level indicator  
(pg. 17)  
@ Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.  
(pg. 28, 29)  
*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen  
(pg. 25, 35).  
EN69  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback  
1 Displays the sound mode.  
2 Displays the Blank Search mode.  
3 Displays the tape speed.  
(pg. 35, 36)  
(pg. 37)  
1
2
3
4
(pg. 11)  
4 Appears while a tape is running.  
4
: Playback  
12B I T / SOUND  
L
1
LP  
4
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search  
: Rewind/Shuttle search  
: Pause  
6
1
e
4
: Forward slow-motion  
: Reverse slow-motion  
: Audio Dubbing  
BLANK SEARCH  
6
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
VOLUME  
5 Displays the date/time.  
(pg. 35, 36)  
1. 1. 00  
6 BRIGHT  
:
Displays the brightness of the LCD  
:
:
:
TC 10 06 20  
1 2 00  
monitor or the viewfinder. (pg. 14)  
VOLUME : Displays the speaker or headphone  
volume.  
(pg. 34)  
7
6
5
The level indicator moves.  
7 Displays the time code.  
(pg. 35, 36)  
INDEX Indications (cont.)  
70  
EN  
Warning Indications  
Indications  
Function  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level: high  
Remaining power level: exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator  
blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
Appears when no tape is loaded.  
(pg. 10)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the POWER  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION SWITCH  
Switch is set to “  
”.  
(pg. 10)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional  
cleaning cassette. (pg. 73)  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED USE  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait  
more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when START/STOP is pressed while the  
POWER Switch is set to “  
or “ ”.  
” and the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO”  
TAPE!  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.  
(pg. 15)  
TAPE END  
DIFFERENT  
FORMATTED TAPE  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 9)  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the  
SET DATE/TIME!  
A. DUB ERROR!  
previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 9)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
(pg. 56)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP  
A. DUB ERROR!  
<CANNOT DUB  
mode.  
(pg. 56)  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit  
ON A LP RECORDED  
TAPE>  
audio.  
(pg. 56)  
Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CANNOT DUB  
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
(pg. 56)  
ON A 16BIT  
RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION SWITCH >  
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has  
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few  
minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
E01 — E06  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
MODE REMOVE AND  
REATTACH BATTERY  
CAUTIONS  
EN71  
General Battery Precautions  
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is  
being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-  
hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.  
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:  
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2  
Terminals  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or  
explode.  
1. To avoid hazards . . .  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 46.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those  
specified.  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery  
to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical  
reaction, while warmer temperatures can  
prevent complete charging.  
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the  
battery every 6 months when storing the  
battery pack over a long period time.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
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  
Operation ......................... 0°C to 40°C  
Storage ............................. 10°C to 30°C  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
72  
EN  
Cassettes  
Main Unit  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
.... open the camcorders chassis.  
.... disassemble or modify the unit.  
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
1. During use . . .  
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly  
without allowing the tape to run at all. This  
slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near  
a cooking stove.  
2. 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).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
.... 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 extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C.  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
LCD Monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
2. To prolong service life . . .  
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use.  
These are not malfunctions:  
While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
EN73  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.  
.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
.... swing it excessively when using the hand strap  
or the grip.  
.... swing the soft camera case excessively when  
the camcorder is inside it.  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or  
back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently  
wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre  
hole using a circular motion.  
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.  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
About moisture condensation . . .  
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.  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
During recording, the Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears.  
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.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems  
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video  
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and  
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear  
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are  
recommended after using the unit for about  
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-  
ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its  
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power  
Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few  
minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as  
usual from the beginning.  
TERMS  
74  
EN  
A
F
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... pg. 6, 7  
Analogue Input ................................... pg. 35, 43  
Animation ................................................ pg. 27  
Audio Dubbing ........................................ pg. 56  
Auto Date................................................. pg. 25  
Auto Focus ............................................... pg. 19  
Auto Shut off ...................................... pg. 15, 34  
Fade-In/Out ........................................ pg. 28, 29  
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. pg. 34  
5-second recording mode ......................... pg. 27  
Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. pg. 34, 48  
G
Gain Up ................................................... pg. 23  
Grip Adjustment ......................................... pg. 8  
B
I
Backlight Compensation ........................... pg. 32  
Battery Low .............................................. pg. 70  
Battery Pack ..................................... pg. 6, 7, 71  
Beep/Tally ................................................ pg. 23  
Blank Search ............................................ pg. 37  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ pg. 14  
Built-in Clocks Lithium Battery ................... pg. 9  
Icons ................................................ pg. 23 25  
Iris............................................................ pg. 32  
Iris Lock ................................................... pg. 32  
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................. pg. 15  
L
C
LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
Channels (Left/Right) ................................. pg. 36  
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. pg. 6  
Cinema .................................................... pg. 24  
Classic Film .............................................. pg. 31  
Clean The Camcorder ............................... pg. 57  
Connections ............................ pg. 7, 38 45, 51  
Indications ..................................... pg. 68 70  
Load A Tape ............................................. pg. 10  
M
Manual Focus........................................... pg. 19  
Menu Screen, CAMERA MENU................. pg. 23  
Menu Screen, DISPLAY MENU ........... pg. 25, 35  
Menu Screen, MANUAL MENU.......... pg. 24, 25  
Menu Screen, VIDEO MENU .................... pg. 35  
MODE Dial Position ................................. pg. 13  
Monotone ................................................ pg. 31  
Motor Drive Mode.................................... pg. 16  
D
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... pg. 14  
Date/Time Display ........................ pg. 25, 35, 36  
Date/Time Settings ...................................... pg. 9  
Demonstration Mode ............................ pg. 5, 24  
Digital Zoom ...................................... pg. 17, 23  
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ..................... pg. 24  
Dioptre Adjustment .................................... pg. 8  
Dubbing ........................................... pg. 42 45  
O
Operation Switch Position ........................ pg. 12  
E
Erase Protection ........................................ pg. 10  
Exposure Control ...................................... pg. 32  
EN75  
P
T
Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... pg. 28, 29  
Playback Special Effects ............................ pg. 49  
Playback Zoom ........................................ pg. 48  
POWER Switch Position ........................... pg. 12  
Printer ...................................................... pg. 41  
Programme AE With Special Effects ........... pg. 30  
Progressive Mode ............................... pg. 20, 21  
Progressive Wide ...................................... pg. 24  
Provided Accessories .................................. pg. 4  
Tele Macro ............................................... pg. 24  
Time Code.............................. pg. 18, 25, 35, 36  
Tripod Mounting ......................................... pg. 8  
Twilight .................................................... pg. 31  
U
Unload A Tape ......................................... pg. 10  
V
Video Echo ............................................... pg. 31  
R
W
Random Assemble Editing................. pg. 50 55  
Record-Standby ........................................ pg. 14  
Recording Mode ....................................... pg. 11  
Remote Control ........................................ pg. 46  
Rewind The Tape ...................................... pg. 34  
White Balance .......................................... pg. 33  
Wide Mode .............................................. pg. 24  
Wind Cut ................................................. pg. 25  
Wipe In/Out ....................................... pg. 28, 29  
Z
S
Zooming .................................................. pg. 17  
Self-Recording .......................................... pg. 15  
Self-Timer ................................................. pg. 26  
Sepia ........................................................ pg. 31  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. pg. 50  
Shuttle Search........................................... pg. 34  
Shutter Speed ........................................... pg. 31  
Slow-Motion Playback .............................. pg. 48  
Slow Shutter ............................................. pg. 31  
Snapshot .................................................. pg. 16  
Snapshot Mode ........................................ pg. 16  
Sound Mode................................. pg. 23, 35, 36  
Speaker Volume ....................................... pg. 34  
Specifications ..................................... pg. 76, 77  
Squeeze ................................................... pg. 24  
Still Playback ............................................ pg. 34  
Strobe ...................................................... pg. 31  
SPECIFICATIONS  
76  
EN  
Camcorder  
For General  
Power supply  
: DC 6.3 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
(Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
: Approx. 4.7 W  
: Approx. 5.5 W  
: 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)  
Weight  
: Approx. 500 g  
(without cassette and battery)  
Approx. 575 g  
(incl. cassette and battery)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Pickup  
: 0°C to 40°C  
: 35% to 80%  
: 20°C to 50°C  
: 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan)  
: F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
: ø27 mm  
: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD  
: Monaural  
Lens  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
Signal format  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: PAL 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  
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.  
For Connectors  
Video output  
Audio output  
DV Input/output  
Headphone output  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
: ø3.5 mm, stereo  
EN77  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
AA-V51EA, AA-V51A, AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or AA-V51ED  
Power requirement  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Output  
: 23 W  
Charge  
VTR  
: DC 7.2 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 0.77 A  
, 1.8 A  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
: 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm  
AA-V51EA  
AA-V51A  
AA-V51A-S  
AA-V51SH  
AA-V51ED  
: Approx. 270 g  
: Approx. 260 g  
: Approx. 260 g  
: Approx. 330 g  
: Approx. 260 g  
Docking Station CU-V503E or CU-V503ED  
For General  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
: 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm  
: Approx. 89.9 g  
For Connectors  
S
Output  
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
: Y : 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C : 0.2 V (p-p) 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Input  
VIDEO  
Video output  
Video input  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
: 0.8 V (p-p) 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
AUDIO  
Audio output  
Audio input  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue, stereo  
JLIP (EDIT)  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)  
PC (DIGITAL STILL)  
External microphone input  
: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole  
: 506 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
MEMO  
MEMO  
EN  
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