JVC NEDERLANDS GR DVP7 User Manual

ENGLISH

Automatic Demonstration

GETTING STARTED

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVP7

GR-DVP5

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

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Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in

English only):

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For Accessories:

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK

ADVANCED FEATURES

The camcorder

illustrations appearing in

this instruction manual are

of the GR-DVP7.

REFERENCES

TERMS

102

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0984-001A

CAUTIONS:

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

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

playback are possible anywhere.

● Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder

from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate

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

countries.)

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

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

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. 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.)

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any

electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed

for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and

make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for

infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of

road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating

will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit

the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

—

NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —

this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the

malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the

camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the

camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the

camcorder.

CAUTION!

Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Video Flash or MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone

to the camcorder’s Info-Shoe.

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “

” can be used with this unit.

” and memory cards marked “

” or

“

Before recording an important scene…

… make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark

… make sure you only use memory cards with the mark

… remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

… remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without

proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for

personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Provided Accessories

● AC Power Adapter/

Charger

● Battery Pack

BN-V107U

● DC Cord

AA-V100EG or

AA-V100EK

● Remote Control

Unit

RM-V717U

● Cable Adapter

● CD-ROM

● AAA (R03) Battery

x 2 (for remote

control unit)

● USB Cable

● S/AV/Editing Cable

● Editing Extension Cable

● Memory Card 8 MB

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

● Strap

(੬ pg. 7 for

attachment)

● Grip Belt

(੬ pg. 6 for attachment)

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or

more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to

the camcorder.

4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap

h through the buckle, then adjust the grip.

(੬ pg. 12)

How To Attach The Grip Belt

1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.

2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet,

then pass the other end through the loop.

3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h

to the other eyelet.

5) Attach the pad.

3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.

How To Attach The Strap

1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet,

then pass the other end through the loop.

2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket.

To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.

NOTES:

● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by

adjusting the length with the adjuster.

● Because the screw may cause damage to the

camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the

tripod mounting socket when carrying the

camcorder.

● Use the strap only with this camcorder.

● Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the

screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to

the tripod mounting socket.

Automatic Demonstration

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO

MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

+, – Button

Ⅲ Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is

set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in the camcorder.

Ⅲ Performing any operation during the demonstration

stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is

performed for more than 3 minute after that, the

demonstration will resume.

Power Switch

Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder

power is turned off.

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration:

1) Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Lock Button

2) Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder

fully.

3) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4) Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press SET/

SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

5) Press + or – to select “DEMO MODE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

Sub Menu

DEMO MODE

–

OFF

6) Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/SELECT.

7) Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/

SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.

NOTE:

Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes of the

Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor

or viewfinder.

GETTING STARTED

CONTENTS

Power ..................................................................................................10

Grip Adjustment .....................................................................................12

Viewfinder Adjustment ...........................................................................12

Tripod Mounting .....................................................................................13

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................................................13

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................................................13

Operation Mode .....................................................................................14

Date/Time Settings ................................................................................15

Loading A Cassette/Unloading A Cassette .................................................16

Loading A Memory Card/Unloading A Memory Card ...................................17

GETTING STARTED

● If the battery operation time remains extremely

short even after having been fully charged, the

battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets

you choose the most appropriate source of power.

Do not use provided power supply units with other

equipment.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

About Batteries

Charging The Battery Pack

1 ^{Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord}

from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord

into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark

aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC

Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator

begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.

4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but

stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery

pack by pushing up the protruding part.

5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power

cord from the AC outlet.

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart,

or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals

to come in contact with metals, as this can result in

a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

Protruding

Battery

pack

CHARGE

indicator

(green)

part

POWER

indicator

(red)

To AC outlet

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large

power capacity. However, when one is exposed to

cold temperatures (below 10°C), 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.

AC Power Adapter/

Charger

DC OUT connector

Battery pack

Charging time

(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery

pack does not come in direct contact with it.)

BN-V107U

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

Approx. 2 hr.

For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

BN-V114U

(optional)

NOTES:

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery

pack, remove it first.

● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the

adapter during battery charging, power is supplied

to the camcorder and charging stops.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the CHARGE

indicator may not light. In this case, remove the

battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,

then try charging again.

INFORMATION:

Using The Battery Pack

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set

composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/

Charger:

VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-

V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power

Adapter/Charger

Notches

VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA-

V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power

Adapter/Charger

Read the kit’s instruction manual before using.

Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC

Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or

BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and

supply power directly to the camcorder.

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

1 ^{Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs}

on the camcorder’s battery pack mount.

Using AC Power

2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into

To AC outlet

Power cord

the battery pack mount.

3 Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it

AC Power Adapter/

locks into place.

Charger

To detach the battery pack...

While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it.

POWER indicator

(red)

NOTE:

To DC OUT

connector

When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing

cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first

(੬ pg. 25), and then detach the battery pack.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-V107U

1 hr.

2 hr.

1 hr. 10 min.

2 hr. 20 min.

BN-V114U

(optional)

DC cord

BN-V840U

(optional)

5 hr. 10 min.

7 hr. 40 min.

6 hr.

To battery pack mount

BN-V856U

(optional)

9 hr. 10 min.

1 ^{Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord}

from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTES:

2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3 Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the

• 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.

camcorder’s battery pack mount.

4 Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on

the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTES:

● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

ATTENTION:

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

Before detaching the power source, make sure

that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to

do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Loosen the belt.

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.

3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to

easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button,

Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE

SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your

preference.

3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Power Switch

Lock Button

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment

Control

Tripod Mounting

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorder’s

mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open

the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º

downward, 180º upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

● Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a

click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during

use.

90˚

180˚

CAUTION:

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend

its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised

to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage

to the unit by falling over.

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright

level indicator on the display moves and the

appropriate brightness is reached.

● It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder.

BR I GHT

MONITOR

BRIGHT +/–

Button

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to

any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a

tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “

”

(੬ pg. 49), still images are recorded both on the

tape and the memory card.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

POWER Lamp

MEMORY:

● Allows you to record on a memory card or

access data stored on a memory card.

● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the

currently selected image size appears.

Power Switch

1024

Lock Button

Choose the appropriate operation mode according

to your preference using the Power Switch and

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard

recording.

The “A” indicator appears on the display.

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions

using the Menus. (੬ pg. 38)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto Recording, try this mode.

There is no indication on the display.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

● Allows you to play back a video clip on the

memory card.

● Allows you to play back a digital sound effect on

the memory card.

● Allows you to display a still image stored in the

memory card or to transfer a still image stored in

the memory card to a PC.

● Allows you to set various playback functions

using the Menus. (੬ pg. 38)

5 Press + or – to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press

SET/SELECT. The parameter for “Day” is

highlighted.

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,

but its display can be turned on or off during

playback. (੬ pg. 38, 48)

6 Press + or – to input the day, and press SET/

SELECT. Repeat to input the month, year, hour

and minute.

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

+, – Button

CLOCK

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

ADJ.

POWER Lamp

Power Switch

7 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/

SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the

camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an

AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or

while the battery pack attached to the camcorder

continues to supply power, the clock’s rechargeable

lithium battery is always charged. However, if the

camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the

clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and

the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When

this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC

outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over

24 hours to charge the clock’s rechargeable lithium

battery. Then perform the date/time setting before

using the camcorder.

Lock Button

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

W I P E / FADER

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

Note that the camcorder can be used without setting

the date/time.

END

NOTE:

4 Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is

not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock

continues to operate. Once you move the highlight

bar to the first date/time parameter (day), the clock

stops. When you finish setting the minute and press

SET/SELECT, the date and time begin operation from

the date and time you have just set.

SET/SELECT. The DISPLAY Menu appears.

ON SCREEN

DATE / T I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

–

LCD / TV

AUTO

OFF

2 0 . 12 . 01

17 : 3 0

ADJ.

RETURN

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

To protect valuable recordings…

Loading A Cassette

/Unloading A Cassette

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape

in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape

from being recorded over. To record on this tape,

slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or

eject a cassette.

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape

1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette

holder cover open until it locks. The cassette

holder opens automatically.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

45 min.

90 min.

120 min.

● Do not touch internal components.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”

to close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labelled

“PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder;

touching other parts may cause your finger to

get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in

injury or product damage.

● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you

may not be able to close the cassette holder

cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery

pack with a fully charged one or use AC power

before continuing.

To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 38 and

43.

NOTES:

● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to

open. Do not apply force.

● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder

does not open, close the cassette holder cover and

try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,

turn the camcorder off then on again.

● If the tape does not load properly, open the

cassette holder cover fully and remove the

cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm environment, wait a short

time before opening the cassette holder cover.

● Closing the cassette holder cover before the

cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the

camcorder.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a

cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the

cassette holder is closed with the camcorder

switched off, however, it may not recede. It is

recommended to turn the power on before

loading or unloading.

Make sure the

window side is

facing out.

● When resuming recording, once you open the

cassette holder cover a blank portion will be

recorded on the tape or a previously recorded

scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of

whether the cassette holder came out or not. See

“Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”

(੬ pg. 21).

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Erase protection tab

To protect valuable files (available only for SD

Memory Card)…

Loading A Memory Card

/Unloading A Memory Card

The provided memory card is already inserted in the

camcorder at the time of purchase.

Write/erase protection

tab

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the

memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This

prevents the memory card from being recorded over.

To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to

the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.

NOTES:

● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked

“

” or MultiMediaCards marked

”.

Card Cover

● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible

with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory

card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to

FORMAT the card. (੬ pg. 36)

ATTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the

camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the

memory card to be corrupted or cause the

camcorder to become unable to recognise whether

or not the card is installed.

Clipped edge

Memory card

Label

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2 Open the card cover.

3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its

clipped edge first.

To unload a memory card, push it once. After the

memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it

out.

● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side

of the label.

4 Close the card cover.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

VIDEO RECORDING ..................................................................................... 19

Basic Recording ....................................................................................... 19

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................................... 19

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

Journalistic Shooting ................................................................................ 20

Interface Shooting ................................................................................... 20

Time Code .............................................................................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ....................................................... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 22

Normal Playback ..................................................................................... 22

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

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

Blank Search ........................................................................................... 23

Connections To A TV Or VCR .................................................................... 24

VIDEO RECORDING

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again. The camcorder re-enters the

Record-Standby mode.

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Power (੬ pg. 10)

● Loading A Cassette (੬ pg. 16)

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the

display. “– – min” means the camcorder is

calculating the remaining time. When the remaining

time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts

blinking.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

POWER Lamp

25min

Recording Start/

Stop Button

min

(Now calculating)

0 min

3 min

2 min

90 min

89 min

1 min

Power Switch

(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)

NOTES:

Lock Button

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the

LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during

Interface Shooting. (੬ pg. 20)

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off

automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,

push back and pull out the viewfinder again or

close and re-open the LCD monitor.

Tally Lamp

(Lights while recording is in

progress.)

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

Lens Cover (Slide up the

lens cover to protect the

lens when the camcorder is

not in use.)

“

” battery indicator is displayed.

(੬ pg. 100)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“

” battery indicator does not appear.

● When a blank portion is left between recorded

scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted

and errors may occur when editing the tape. To

avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle

Of A Tape” (੬ pg. 21).

● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,

੬ pg. 38, 47.

1 Slide down the lens cover.

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 38, 43.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder

enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is

displayed.

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop

Button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”

appears on the display while recording is in

progress.

Zooming

VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is

set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in

MANUAL Menu on page 46.

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring

towards “T”.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 81.

Zoom Out

Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring

towards “W”.

● The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the

quicker the zoom action.

Journalistic Shooting

In some

situations,

different shooting

angles may

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

provide more

dramatic results.

Hold the

camcorder in the

desired position

and tilt the LCD

monitor in the

most convenient

direction. It can

rotate 270º (90º

downward, 180º

upward).

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Digital zoom zone

Interface Shooting

10X (optical) zoom

zone

The person you

shoot can view

himself/herself in

the LCD monitor,

and you can even

shoot yourself while

viewing your own

image in the LCD

monitor.

Approximate zoom ratio

Power Zoom

Ring

1) Open the LCD

monitor and tilt it

upward to 180º

so that it faces

forward.

Self Recording

● When the LCD

monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over

approx. 105º, the monitor image is inverted

vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled out at that

time, it also switches on.

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.

In this case, set the zoom while in Record-

Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 54), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it

can be switched to 10X magnification using the

optical zoom. (੬ pg. 43)

2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when

self-recording) and start recording.

● During Interface Shooting, the monitor image

and indications do not appear inverted as they

would when viewing a mirror.

● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded

scene on the tape during playback.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”

(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code

continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 73 – 77), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank

portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time

code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as

those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle Of A

Tape” below in the following cases;

● When shooting again after playing back a

Display

Frames are not displayed

during recording.

recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames

(25 frames = 1 second)

● When shooting again after shooting a scene then

opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

12 : 34 : 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 23) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then

engage the Still Playback mode. (੬ pg. 22)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start

recording.

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 48)

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Newly recorded scene

Blank

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point

New scene

Shooting start point

VIDEO PLAYBACK

To control the speaker volume…

Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to

Normal Playback

turn down the volume.

Still Playback

VOL. +/–

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.

● If still playback continues for more than about

3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is

automatically engaged.

Play/Pause

Button (4/9)

Power Switch

● When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not

pause immediately while the camcorder

stabilises the still image.

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH

Ring to the right (5) for forward search, or to

the left (3) for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

● During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH

Ring to the right (5) or to the left (3) and

hold it. The search continues as long as you

hold the ring. Once you release the ring,

normal playback resumes.

Lock Button

Speaker

Stop Button (8)

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring

(3/5)

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display

during Shuttle Search. This is not a

malfunction.

4 To start playback, press 4/9.

5 To stop playback, press 8.

● During Stop mode, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH

Ring to the left (3) to rewind, or to the right

(5) to fast-forward the tape.

ATTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of

the picture may not be clearly

visible, particularly on the left

side of the screen.

NOTES:

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power

is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

automatically. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, then to “P”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

(੬ pg. 24)

● You can also view the playback picture on the

LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed

against the camcorder body.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a battery: the

“

” battery indicator is displayed.

(੬ pg. 100)

• When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the

“

” battery indicator does not appear.

• During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the

S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the

speaker.

NOTES:

Blank Search

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position

is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in

the reverse direction. If the current position is at a

recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the

forward direction.

Helps you find where you should start recording in

the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.

(੬ pg. 21)

● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has

appeared with the tape.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached

during Blank Search, the camcorder stops

automatically.

FOCUS/BLANK Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of

tape may not be detected.

Power Switch

● The detected blank portion may be located

between recorded scenes. Before you start

recording, make sure there is no recorded scene

after the blank portion.

Slow-Motion Playback

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Playback Zoom

Lock Button

Stop Button (8)

Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided).

(੬ pg. 68, 69)

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 During Stop mode,

press FOCUS/BLANK.

● The “BLANK

SEARCH”

indication appears

blinking and the

camcorder

automatically starts

BLANK SEARCH

reverse or forward search, then stops at the

spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before

the beginning of the detected blank portion.

5 To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Connections To A TV Or VCR

A. Use the provided S/AV/Editing cable.

To TV or VCR

Red to AUDIO R IN*

VCR

White to AUDIO L IN*

Yellow to VIDEO IN

S/AV/Editing cable

(provided)

To S/AV connector

Connector

Cover***

Black to S-VIDEO IN**

Not connected

Not required for watching still images only.

** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector.

*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

B. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector

Use the provided Cable Adapter.

To TV or VCR

Cable

Adapter

Red to AUDIO R IN*

White to AUDIO L IN*

S/AV/Editing cable

(provided)

“Y/C”/

“CVBS”

Yellow to VIDEO IN

VCR

To S/AV connector

Connector

Cover***

Video Out

Select Switch

Black to S-IN**

Not connected

Not required for watching still images only.

** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector.

*** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C:

When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the

battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown

in the illustration. (੬ pg. 24)

If using a VCR, go to step 3.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory

card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or

“M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input

mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

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

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

● While the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the

S/AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the

speaker.

If not, go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV…

● Date/Time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 48)

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn

on/off the date indication.

● Time Code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (੬ pg. 48)

● Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape

running displays for video playback

Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(੬ pg. 48)

NOTE:

How to connect the S/AV/Editing cable...

1) Align the guide pin at the end of the S/AV/Editing cable with the guide hole on the camcorder.

2) Insert the cable straight into the hole and neighboring S/AV connector.

3) To disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable, pull the cable straight out.

To S/AV connector

Guide hole

Guide pin

S/AV/Editing cable

(provided)

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

CONTENTS

D.S.C. RECORDING ...................................................................................... 27

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ............................................................... 27

D.S.C. PLAYBACK ........................................................................................ 28

Normal Playback Of Images ..................................................................... 28

Auto Playback Of Images ......................................................................... 28

Playback Of Video Clips ........................................................................... 29

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................................................. 29

Index Playback Of Files ........................................................................... 30

Viewing File Information .......................................................................... 30

Removing On-Screen Display .................................................................... 31

Protecting Files ....................................................................................... 31

Deleting Files .......................................................................................... 33

Making A New Folder .............................................................................. 34

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ................................................... 34

Initialising A Memory Card ....................................................................... 36

D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still

Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored

in the memory card.

1024

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

● Power (੬ pg. 10)

A Image Size (੬ pg. 49, 97)

B Shooting Icon (੬ pg. 97)

C Card Icon (੬ pg. 97)

● Loading A Memory Card (੬ pg. 17)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

D Picture Quality (੬ pg. 49, 97)

E Remaining Number Of Shots (੬ pg. 97)

Power Switch

NOTES:

● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 45), the

Stabiliser will be disabled.

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “O”

blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 41) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with

special effects are disabled during Snapshot

recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and

power is supplied from the battery pack, the

camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.

To perform shooting again, push back and pull out

the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD

monitor.

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

1 Slide down the lens cover.

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

● The Motor Drive mode (੬ pg. 52) is disabled

when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the

S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard

from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the

tape.

● Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design

rule for Camera File system). They do not have any

compatibility with devices which are not

compliant to DCF.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode

with no frame.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to

“Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter

sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 47)

● To change the Image Size and/or Picture

Quality, ੬ pg. 38, 49.

Snapshot mode with

no frame

There is the sound of

a shutter closing.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

NOTES:

Normal Playback Of Images

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically

numbered, then stored in numerical order in the

memory card. You can view the stored images, one

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

● Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a

low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an

existing image, because new images are

automatically stored after the last-recorded one.

● Images shot in a file size other than “640 x 480”,

“1024 x 768” and “1280 x 960” with another

devices will be displayed thumbnail images. These

thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.

● Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7)

that are not compatible with DCF cannot be

viewed with this camcorder; “UNSUPPORTED

FILES” will be displayed.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Play/Pause Button

(4/9)

Power Switch

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in

memory card automatically.

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “Normal Playback Of

Lock Button

Images”.

Stop Button (8)

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)

● If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the

right (5) during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in ascending order.

SET/SELECT

Button

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

[For Normal Playback]

To display the next image

Image playback screen

(IMAGE)

[For Auto Playback]

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback

(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/

SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

7 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left

(3) to display the previous file. Turn the

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to

display the next file.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (੬ pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using

Index Screen. (੬ pg. 30)

To display the previous

image

● You can turn off the on-screen playback

display. (੬ pg. 31)

Playback Of Video Clips

Playback Of Digital Sound Effects

You can view video clips (੬ pg. 60) stored in the

12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided

memory card. You can listen to the sound effects

stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be

also dubbed onto a tape. (੬ pg. 57)

memory card.

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

EXPLOSION

SIREN

Explosion

Siren

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

LAUGHTER

RACE CAR

DOOR BELL

BUZZER

FANFARE

APPLAUSE

CHEERS

BOING

SCREAM

JEERS

Laughter

Racing car

Door bell

Buzzer

Fanfare

Applause

Cheers

Booing

Scream

Jeers

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital

sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press

SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.

6 Press + or – to select

E-MAIL CLIP

“E-MAIL CLIP”, and

press SET/SELECT. The

video clip playback

screen (E-MAIL CLIP)

appears.

1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

7 Turn the SHUTTLE

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

SEARCH Ring to the

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

left (3) to select the previous file. Turn the

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to

select the next file.

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (੬ pg. 30)

5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip

playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press

SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.

● You can also look for the desired file using

Index Screen. (੬ pg. 30)

8 To start playback, press 4/9.

9 To stop playback, press 8.

6 Press + or – to select

SOUND

“SOUND”, and press

SET/SELECT. The

digital sound

playback screen

(SOUND) appears.

7 To play back to the

sound effect, press

4/9.

● All the sounds are played back in ascending

order.

NOTES:

● In the digital sound playback screen,

• Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left

(3) to select the previous file. Turn the

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to

select the next file.

• Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed

file. (੬ pg. 30)

● You can also look for the desired file using Index

Screen. (੬ pg. 30)

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Index Playback Of Files

Viewing File Information

You can view several different files stored in the

memory card at a time. This browsing capability

makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

You can get the relevant file information by pressing

the INFO Button during normal playback or Index

Playback.

1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 – 6

DCF

FOLDER

FILE

DATE

SIZE

Folder and file number (IMAGE only)

Folder name (੬ pg. 34)

File name (੬ pg. 34)

Date the file was made

Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP

only)

Picture quality (IMAGE only)

Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND

only)

When set to “ON”, the file is

protected from accidental erasure.

(੬ pg. 31)

in “Normal Playback Of Images” (੬ pg. 28).

For Index Playback of video clip files, perform

1 – 6 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 29).

For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 – 6

in “Playback Of Digital Sound Effects”

(੬ pg. 29).

QUALITY

TIME

2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected

type of file appears.

Selected file

PROTECT

Index number

Index Screen

Information Screen

DCF

: 1 0 0 - 0 0 1 0

FOLDER

F I LE

DATE

S I ZE

: 1 0 0 JVCGR

: DVC0 0 0 1 0

: 2 7. 1 0 . 0 2

: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8

QUAL I TY : F I NE

PROTECT : OFF

3 Press + or – to move the frame to the desired file.

● Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left

(3) to display the previous page. Turn the

SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to

display the next page.

● Press the INFO Button again to close the

Information Screen.

NOTE:

With images shot with other devices or processed on

a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.

4 Press SET/SELECT. The selected file is displayed.

● Pressing INFO gives you details on the

displayed file. (੬ right column)

Removing On-Screen Display

Protecting Files

1 Perform steps 1 – 6 of “Normal Playback Of

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

Images” (੬ pg. 28).

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Press + or – to select “n DISPLAY”, and press

SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

Power Switch

4 Press + or – to select “OFF”, and press SET/

SELECT. The operation mode indicator and

battery indicator (

) disappear.

● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Operation mode indicator

Battery indicator

Lock Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

SET/SELECT Button

D I SPLAY OFF

RETURN

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

If you want to select another type of file, go to

step 5.

If not, go to step 7.

5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.

6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and

press SET/SELECT.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

8 Press + or – to select

“PROTECT”, and press

SET/SELECT. The Sub

Menu appears.

To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 8 in

“Protecting Files” (੬ pg. 31).

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

NO . RESET

FORMAT

D I SPLAY

END

To remove protection from the currently

displayed file

9 Press + or – to select “CURRENT”, and press SET/

To protect the

SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

currently displayed file

10 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left

(3) or to the right (5) to select the desired

file.

9 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and

press SET/SELECT. The

PROTECT screen

appears.

PROTECT

CURRENT

PROT . ALL

CANC . ALL

11 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

RETURN

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to

remove protection.

10 Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) or to the

To remove protection from all files stored

in the memory card

right (5) to select the desired file.

11 Press + or – to select

PROTECT

9 Press + or – to select “CANC.ALL”, and press

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

● To cancel

protection, select

“RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and

11 for all files you

want to protect.

10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

PROTECTED

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

RETURN

To protect all files stored in the memory

card

9 Press + or – to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET/

SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.

10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “

” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

● When the memory card is initialised or corrupted,

even protected files are deleted. If you do not want

to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and

save them.

To delete the currently displayed file

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a

time or all at once.

9 Press + or – to select

“CURRENT”, and

press SET/SELECT. The

DELETE screen

appears.

DELETE

CURRENT

ALL

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

RETURN

10 Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) or to the

Power Switch

right (5) to select the desired file.

11 Press + or – to select

DELETE

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● To cancel deletion,

select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 10 and

11 for all files you

want to delete.

DELETE?

Lock Button

EXECUTE

RETURN

NOTE:

MENU Button

If the “

” mark appears, the selected file is

+, – Button

SET/SELECT Button

protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all files stored in the memory

card

9 Press + or – to select “ALL”, and press SET/

SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.

10 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

NOTES:

● Protected files (੬ pg. 31) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection first.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any

other operation (such as turning off the

camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use

the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the

memory card may be corrupted if the battery

becomes exhausted during deletion. If the

memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

(੬ pg. 36)

If you want to select another type of file, go to

step 5.

If not, go to step 7.

5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen

appears.

6 Press + or – to select the desired type of file, and

press SET/SELECT.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

8 Press + or – to select “DELETE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Making A New Folder

New still pictures you are going to take can be

separated from previously shot pictures by resetting

the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will

be stored in a new folder.

Setting Print Information (DPOF

Setting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF

(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to

support future systems such as automatic printing.

You can select one of the 2 print information settings

for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All

Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By

Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.

1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

NOTES:

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

● If you load a memory card already set as shown

below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will

make prints of the selected still images

automatically.

viewfinder fully.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them

to a memory card. (੬ pg. 65)

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback

(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/

SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

1 ^{Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)}

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

8 Press + or – to select “NO. RESET”, and press

4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

SET/SELECT. The NO. RESET screen appears.

viewfinder fully.

9 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”)

will be made and the file made of the next shot

starts from DVC00001.

● The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or

SOUND) which has been played back at the

last time is displayed.

5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,

(੬ pg. 29)) or the digital sound playback

(SOUND, (੬ pg. 29)) screen appears, press SET/

SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

Folder and File names

Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made

using a number which is larger by one than the

largest number of the file names which are in use.

Even if you delete an image file with a number in the

middle of range, the number will not be used for a

new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical

sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a

new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and

the file name will start again from DVC00001.

6 Press + or – to select “IMAGE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

8 Press + or – to select

“DPOF”, and press

SET/SELECT. The Sub

Menu appears.

DPOF

CURRENT

ALL

RESET

RETURN

9 Press + or – to select

“ALL 1”, and press

SET/SELECT. The

DPOF screen appears.

10 Press + or – to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT. The

To Reset The Number Of Prints

DPOF

1 ^{Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images}

normal playback

(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 34).

ALL1?

screen appears.

● To cancel selection,

select “RETURN”.

2 Press + or – to select “RESET”, and press SET/

EXECUTE

RETURN

SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number

Of Prints

1 ^{Perform steps 1 – 8 in “To Print All Still Images}

(One Print For Each)” (੬ pg. 34).

CAUTION:

2 Press + or – to select

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

DPOF

“CURRENT”, and

press SET/SELECT. The

DPOF screen appears.

SHEETS

3 Turn the SHUTTLE

0 0

SEARCH Ring to the

RETURN

left (3) or to the

right (5) to select

the desired file.

4 Press + or – to select the number indication (00),

and press SET/SELECT.

5 Select the number of

DPOF

prints by pressing + to

increase the number,

or – to decrease the

number, and press

SET/SELECT.

● Repeat steps 3

through 5 for the

desired number of prints.

SHEETS

0 5

● The number of prints can be set up to 15.

● To correct the number of prints, select the

image again and change the number.

6 Press + or – to select

DPOF

“RETURN”, and press

SET/SELECT. The

“SAVE?” appears.

SAVE?

● If you did not

EXECUTE

CANCEL

change any settings

in step 3 through 5,

the Menu Screen

reappears.

7 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” to save the

setting you have just made, and press SET/

SELECT.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

6 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET/

SELECT. The memory card is initialised.

● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES

STORED”, “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” or

“NO SOUND FILES” appears.

Initialising A Memory Card

You can initialise a memory card anytime.

After initialising, all files and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.

CAUTION:

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power

Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be

corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during

initialisation. If the memory card becomes

corrupted initialise it.

Power Switch

Lock Button

MENU Button

+, – Button

SET/SELECT Button

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.

PROTECT

DELETE

DPOF

NO . RESET

FORMAT

D I SPLAY

END

5 Press + or – to select

FORMAT

“FORMAT”, and press

ERASE ALL

EX I ST I NG DATA?

SET/SELECT. The

FORMAT screen

appears.

EXECUTE

RETURN

ADVANCED FEATURES

CONTENTS

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...........................................................38

Changing The Menu Settings ....................................................................38

RECORDING MENUS ...................................................................................39

Wipe Or Fader Effects .............................................................................39

Program AE With Special Effects ..............................................................41

White Balance Adjustment .......................................................................42

PLAYBACK MENUS .....................................................................................50

FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................................................52

Snapshot (For Video Recording) ...............................................................52

Self-Timer .............................................................................................53

Auto Focus ............................................................................................54

Manual Focus .........................................................................................54

Exposure Control ....................................................................................55

Iris Lock ................................................................................................55

Backlight Compensation ..........................................................................56

White Balance Adjustment .......................................................................56

Manual White Balance Adjustment ...........................................................56

Recording Digital Sound Effects ................................................................57

NAVIGATION Function ............................................................................58

E-Mail Clip Recording ..............................................................................60

DUBBING ..................................................................................................62

Dubbing To A VCR ..................................................................................62

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN Connector

(Digital Dubbing) ...................................................................................63

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT Connector

(Digital Dubbing) (GR-DVP7 only) ............................................................64

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card ......................65

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................66

Audio Dubbing .......................................................................................70

Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects .................................................71

Insert Editing .........................................................................................72

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .........................................................73

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................78

Connection To A Personal Computer ..........................................................78

Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .........................................................79

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

Changing The Menu Settings

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

screen menu system that simplifies many of the

more detailed camcorder settings. (੬ pg. 39 – 51)

selected function.

Menus without Sub Menus

— v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,

u W. BALANCE

1) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.

Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

Selected function icon is

SHUTTER1/120

displayed in reverse.

SPORTS

Power Switch

SNOW

SPOTL I GHT

I L I GHT

SEP I A

MONOTONE

CLASS I C F I LM

STROBE

Lock Button

Selected parameter

2) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete. The

Menu screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

+, – Button

WIPE / FADER

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

OFF

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

3) Press MENU again. The Menu Screen closes.

1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”

or “MEMORY”.

Menus with Sub Menus

— m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,

n DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO

1) Press + or – to select the desired function and

press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

Example: m CAMERA Menu

● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

● Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.

PLAYBACK” (੬ pg. 28).

Selected function

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

–

12B I T

Selected function icon is

displayed in reverse.

FULL

AGC

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

RETURN

Menu Screen for Video

and D.S.C. Recording

Menu Screen for Video

Playback Menu

2) Press + or – to select the desired parameter.

Sub Menu

WIPE / FADER

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

OFF

V I DEO

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

SOUND MODE

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

MANUAL

COPY

–

REC MODE

S P

L P

SYSTEM

NAV I . DEL .

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

4 Press + or – to select the desired function, and

press SET/SELECT. The selected function menu

appears.

RECORDING MENUS

3) Press SET/SELECT. Selection is complete.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

–

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from

one scene to the next.

12B I T

FULL

AGC

IMPORTANT:

Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Program AE with special effects.

(੬ pg. 41) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is

selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.

RE TURN

4) Press SET/SELECT. The Menu Screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY

WIPE / FADER

PROGRAM AE

W. BALANCE

CAMERA

OFF

MANUAL

SYSTEM

D I SPLAY

DSC

END

Recording Start/

Stop Button

5) Press SET/SELECT again. The Menu Screen

closes.

Power Switch

NOTES:

● The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the

Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.

However, the menu settings can be changed only

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

Lock Button

● The “s SYSTEM” and “n DISPLAY” functions

which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M”

are also applied when the Power Switch is set to

“P”. The “CLOCK ADJ.” menu only appears

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

+, – Button

● The “n DISPLAY” settings are effective even

when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However,

the menu settings can be changed only when the

Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote

control (provided). (੬ pg. 25, 62, 74)

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started

or stopped.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or

stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or

Wipe-in/out effect works.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

To deactivate the selected effect…

Select “OFF” in step 4.

2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

NOTES:

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

● You can select other effects for “v WIPE/FADER”

during recording.

viewfinder fully.

4 Set “v WIPE/FADER” to the desired mode.

● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

(੬ pg. 38)

● The selected effect indicator appears.

WIPE/FADER

(

: Factory-preset)

Indicator

Parameter

OFF

Description

—

Disables effects.

FADER–WHITE

FADER–BLACK

Fade in or out with a white screen.

Fade in or out with a black screen.

Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade

out from colour to black and white.

FADER–B.W

Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left

WIPE – CORNER corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black

screen.

The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in

WIPE – WINDOW toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping

out to the centre.

WIPE – SLIDE

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and

right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen

reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

WIPE – DOOR

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or

wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

WIPE – SCROLL

Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and

WIPE–SHUTTER bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre

leaving a black screen.

3 Set “r PROGRAM AE” to the desired mode.

Program AE With Special Effects

(੬ pg. 38)

● The selected mode indicator appears.

IMPORTANT:

To deactivate the selected mode…

Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.

(੬ pg. 39) If an unusable mode is selected, the

indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.

Select “OFF” in step 3.

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects can be changed

during recording or during Record-Standby.

● Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used during Night-Scope.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

PROGRAM AE

(

: Factory-preset)

Indicator

Parameter

OFF

Description

Deactivates Program AE with special effects.

—

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under

good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it

may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30

times sensitivity.

● “ ” appears beside “

automatically adjusted.

” while the shutter speed is being

NIGHTSCOPE

NOTES:

● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be

activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 41).

• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu. (੬ pg. 44)

• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu. (੬ pg. 45)

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

focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

(Variable Shutter Speed)

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that

usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/50

SHUTTER 1/120

The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that

occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour

lamp is reduced.

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000)

This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a

time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function

under good lighting conditions.

SPORTS

SNOW

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when

shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

SPOTLIGHT

NOTE:

“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the exposure control.

(੬ pg. 55)

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance

(੬ pg. 42, 56) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder

automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From

less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in

this mode.

TWILIGHT

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this

with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

SEPIA

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

together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

MONOTONE

CLASSIC FILM*

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

STROBE*

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen, juxtaposed to

the normal image on the other half.

MIRROR*

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

White Balance Adjustment

W. BALANCE

(

: Factory-preset)

For details, refer to “White Balance Adjustment” (੬ pg. 56).

—

AUTO

White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

Outdoors on a sunny day.

FINE

CLOUD

HALOGEN

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

Camera Menu

CAMERA

(

: Factory-preset)

Recording mode

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

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 70) and Insert Editing (੬ pg. 72) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching

point.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be

momentary pauses in the sound.

REC MODE

Standard Play

Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

Sound mode

SOUND

MODE

12 BIT

16 BIT

Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to

the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

(Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

Zooming

ZOOM

10X

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

40X*

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

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

200X*

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

magnifying images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 200X digital magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Snapshot mode for video recording

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (੬ pg. 52).

SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA

Nega mode

PIN-UP

FRAME

Pin-Up mode

Snapshot mode with frame

There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

Gain up

GAIN UP

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AGC

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 – 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 subject’s movements are

not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the

shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “

” is displayed.

Manual Menu

MANUAL

(

: Factory-preset)

Digital Image Stabilisation

DIS

OFF

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly

at high magnification.

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.

• 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.

Self-Timer

SELF TIMER OFF

Refer to “Self-Timer” (੬ pg. 53).

5-Second Recording

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is

available only for video recording.

1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (੬ pg. 38)

3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

● “5S” appears.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording

mode…

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder

enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop

Button again within 5 seconds after recording

starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button

in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in

CAMERA Menu (੬ pg. 44), then press SNAPSHOT.

The camcorder records a 5-second still. When “5S”

is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.

OFF

Disables 5-Second Recording.

Enables 5-Second Recording.

Anim.

Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and

changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though

it is moving.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not

available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Maximum telephoto setting

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there

is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

TELE

MACRO

OFF

Disables the function.

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.

Wide mode

WIDE MODE

OFF

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

normal screen ratio.

CINEMA*

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The

indicator

appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top

and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.

During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black

bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image

appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.

SQUEEZE*

S.WIDE*

For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

image to fit the screen without distortion. The

indicator appears.

When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.

During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the

image is elongated vertically.

The

indicator appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the

maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting

is equivalent to using a 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible

from 0.9X to a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode is suitable

for shooting in a small room.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Wind cut

WIND CUT

OFF

Disengages the function.

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears.

The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

System Menu

SYSTEM

(

: Factory-preset)

Beep, melody and shutter sound

BEEP

OFF

Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the

tape.

BEEP

The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the

beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect.

(੬ pg. 27, 52)

MELODY

Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It

also activates the shutter sound effect. (੬ pg. 27, 52)

Tally lamp setting

TALLY

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

Automatic demonstration mode

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how

these functions operate. (੬ pg. 8)

DEMO MODE OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects,

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

•When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.

•With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about

3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the

demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3

minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMOMODE”remains“ON”evenifthecamcorderpoweristurnedoff.

● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

Navigation time

NAVIGATION OFF

The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image

when the recording time is over the navigation time.

For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail

images. (੬ pg. 58) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a

lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is

recommended.

5SEC

15SEC

30SEC

60SEC

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING MENUS (cont.)

Sound input

SOUND IN

MIC/AUX

D.SOUND

Enables sound input from camcorder’s stereo microphone, when Audio

Dubbing (੬ pg. 70) is executed. “MIC” or “AUX” appears on the Audio

Dubbing screen depending on the sound input you use.

Enables sound effect input recorded on the provided memory card, when

Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 71) is executed. “D.SOUND” appears on the

Audio Dubbing screen.

E-Mail Clip Recording

E-CLIP REC

160 x 120

Refer to “E-Mail Clip Recording” (੬ pg. 60).

240 x 176

Resetting menu settings

CAM RESET

CANCEL

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

EXECUTE

Display Menu

DISPLAY

(

: Factory-preset)

Display setting

ON SCREEN LCD

Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from

appearing on the connected TV screen.

LCD/TV

Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

Date and time display setting

DATE/TIME

OFF

The date/time does not appear.

AUTO

Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:

● When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.

● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when

scenes are recorded.

● When the date is changed during playback.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code setting

TIME CODE

OFF

Time code is not displayed.

Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV.

Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

Clock adjustment

CLOCK ADJ. Allows you to set the current date and time. (੬ pg. 15)

DSC Menu

DSC

(

: Factory-preset)

Picture quality

QUALITY

FINE

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two

Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of

quality).

STANDARD

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as

well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of

memory card being used.

Image size

IMAGE SIZE

640 x 480

1024 x 768

1280 x 960

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs.

NOTE:

The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is

set to “MEMORY”.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

Image Size/Picture Quality

SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

8 MB* 8 MB** 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB* 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB

640 x 480/FINE

150

134

295

205

625

405

1215

190

605

120

405

160

105

320

210

640

100

320

640 x 480/STANDARD

1024 x 768/FINE

1024 x 768/STANDARD

1280 x 960/FINE

1280 x 960/STANDARD

Optional

145

310

160

205

100

200

** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)

Recording media selection

REC SELECT

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape

but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP

MODE” selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card

recording.

PLAYBACK MENUS

Video Menu

VIDEO

(

: Factory-preset)

Playback sound

During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays

the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access

explanation on page 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

NOTES:

● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions,

“12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)

● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast-forward or

rewind. During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner.

SOUND

MODE

STEREO

SOUND L

SOUND R

Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Sound from the “L” channel is output.

Sound from the “R” channel is output.

12BIT MODE

MIX

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on

both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

Synchro adjustment

SYNCHRO

0.0

Refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (੬ pg. 77).

Recording mode

REC MODE

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

your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO

Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing

(GR-DVP7 only). (੬ pg. 64)

NOTE:

“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “P” or

“M”.

Dubbing from tape to memory card

OFF

Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback.

COPY

IMAGE

Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card.

(੬ pg. 65)

NAVIGATION Enables thumbnail images to be made manually during tape playback.

(੬ pg. 59)

Deleting thumbnail images

NAVI.DEL.

IMAGE SEL. Refer to “To delete thumbnail images” (੬ pg. 59).

TAPE SEL.

ALL

RETURN

System Menu

SYSTEM

(

: Factory-preset)

BEEP

OFF

੬ pg. 47

Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 38)

The parameters are the same as in the description on

page 47.

BEEP

MELODY

OFF

TALLY

੬ pg. 47

DEMO MODE OFF

੬ pg. 47

Display Menu

DISPLAY

(

: Factory-preset)

ON SCREEN LCD

੬ pg. 48

Each setting is linked with “n DISPLAY”, which appears

when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 38)

The parameters are the same as in the description on

page 48.

LCD/TV

OFF

DATE/TIME

੬ pg. 48

NOTE:

AUTO

The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing

the DISPLAY Button on the remote control (provided).

(੬ pg. 25, 62, 74)

TIME CODE

OFF

੬ pg. 48

Display

ON SCREEN Setting:

For playback sound, tape For date/time.

speed and tape running

DATE/TIME Setting:

TIME CODE Setting:

For time code.

during video playback.

12B I T / SOUND

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

2 5 . 12 .02

17 :3 0

* 25 frames = 1 second

12 : 34 : 24

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

special effects are disabled during Snapshot

recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to

“ON” (੬ pg. 45), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

● During playback as well, all snapshot modes

except Nega mode are available when

COPY” is set to “OFF” in VIDEO Menu.

(੬ pg. 50) However, the shutter sound is not

heard.

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

MENU Button

SET/SELECT

“

+, – Button

Button

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed

in the viewfinder may be partially missing.

However, there is no effect in the recorded image.

● When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the

S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard

from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the

tape.

Motor Drive Mode

Power Switch

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an

effect similar to serial photography. (Interval

between still images: approx. 1 second)

SNAPSHOT Button

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC

SELECT” is set to “

”. (੬ pg. 38, 49)

Lock Button

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

4 Set “SNAP MODE” to the desired mode.

(੬ pg. 38, 44)

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

● The “O” indication appears and a still

image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,

then the camcorder re-enters the Record-

Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during

recording. A still image will be recorded for

approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording

resumes.

● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A”

or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using

the selected Snapshot mode.

NOTES:

● To remove the shutter sound, refer to “BEEP” on

page 47.

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, the “O”

indication blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 41) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator

can become part of the scene in a more natural way,

adding the final touch to a memorable picture.

Self-Timer

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

Switch

VIDEO/MEMORY

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set “SELF TIMER” to

“ON ”. (੬ pg. 38)

SELF–T I MER

–

OFF

● You can tilt the LCD

monitor upward to

180° so that it faces

forward and view

yourself while self-

recording with the

viewfinder pushed

back.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

4 To engage the Self-

Timer for video

recording, press the

Recording Start/Stop

Button.

● After 15 seconds, the

beep sounds and

video recording

starts.

Lock Button

MENU Button

SET/SELECT Button

+, – Button

Self-Timer indication

5 To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording

Start/Stop Button again.

● The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby

mode.

5 Press SNAPSHOT.

● After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and

snapshot recording starts. After that, the

camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

6 To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in

step 3.

NOTE:

If “BEEP” and “TALLY”are set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 47),

the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not

light.

Turns off

When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT

is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:

(Self-Timer snapshot recording starts)

Stops blinking and stays on

(Self-Timer video recording starts)

Begins blinking

(Self-Timer starts)

Blinks quickly

(Self-Timer shooting

starts soon)

After approx. 15 sec.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Auto Focus

Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers

continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close

as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

NOTE:

If you are using the viewfinder, you should already

have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment”

(੬ pg. 12).

Focus detection zone

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Press FOCUS/BLANK. The manual focus

indicator appears.

3 To focus on a further subject, press +. The “

”

indicator appears and blinks.

While focusing on a

further subject

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the

situations listed below (in these cases perform

“Manual Focus”):

● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

● When illumination is low.*

Manual focus

indicator

● When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-

colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the

viewfinder.*

To focus on a nearer subject, press –. The “

”

indicator appears and blinks.

While focusing on a

nearer subject

● When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

Manual focus

indicator

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking:

and

4 Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete.

● To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK

twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.

● If FOCUS/BLANK is pressed once, the

camcorder will enter the focus adjustment

mode again.

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing

is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (੬ pg. 91)

When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth

or wait for it to dry naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom

out first. (੬ pg. 20) If zoomed-in in the auto focus

mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom

out depending on the distance between the

camcorder and the subject. This will not occur

when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”.

NOTES:

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum

telephoto position when you use the Manual

Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the

wide-angle position, sharply focused images

cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the

depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any

further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

(੬ pg. 38, 46)

+, – Button

Iris Lock

SET/SELECT Button

BACKLIGHT

Button

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in

well-lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow

in more light.

Use this function in the following situations:

● When shooting a moving subject.

● When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder

changes), such as when the subject is backing

away.

EXPOSURE

Button

Power

Switch

● When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When shooting objects under a spotlight.

● When zooming.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

● When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When the background is overly dark or the subject

is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Press EXPOSURE.

● The exposure control indicator appears.

4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

SET/SELECT for over 2 seconds. The exposure

control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Press SET/SELECT. The

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

“

” indication changes

viewfinder fully.

to “ ” and the iris is

locked.

3 Press EXPOSURE.

● The exposure control indicator appears.

To return to automatic iris

control...

Press EXPOSURE twice.

Or, set the Power Switch to

“A”.

● The exposure control

indicator and “ ” disappear.

4 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the

image, press –. (maximum 6)

● +3 exposure has the same effect as the

backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 56)

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when

“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”.

(੬ pg. 41)

Iris Lock Indicator

To lock the exposure control and the iris…

After step 4 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure by pressing + or –. Then lock the iris in

step 2 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, press

EXPOSURE twice in step 3. The iris becomes

automatic after about 2 seconds.

5 Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control...

Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the Power Switch to

“A”.

● If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the camcorder will

enter the exposure control mode again.

NOTE:

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the

same time when “r PROGRAM AE” is set to

“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (੬ pg. 38, 41), or with

the backlight compensation. (੬ pg. 56)

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Backlight Compensation

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

quickly.

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting

under various types of lighting.

Press BACKLIGHT. The

indicator is displayed

and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the previous

level.

● Using BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

White paper

MENU Button

+, – Button

● Backlight compensations is also available when

the Power Switch is set to “A”.

White Balance Adjustment

Power

The white balance that refers to the correctness of

colour reproduction under various lighting. If the

white balance is correct, all other colours will be

accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional colour/tint reproduction.

Switch

SET/SELECT

Button

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

3 Set “u W.BALANCE” to “MWB”. (੬ pg. 38, 42)

—

AUTO

White balance is adjusted

automatically.

● The

indication blinks slowly.

4 Slide down the lens cover.

MWB

Adjust the white balance

manually when shooting

under various types of

lighting. (੬ “Manual White

Balance Adjustment”)

5 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

6 Press SET/SELECT until

begins blinking

rapidly.

FINE

Outdoors on a sunny day.

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

When the setting is completed,

normal blinking.

resumes

CLOUD

7 Press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes

HALOGEN A video light or similar type

and the Manual White Balance indicator

displayed.

of lighting is used.

(

: Factory-preset)

● For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu

Settings” (੬ pg. 38).

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

NOTES:

● In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

(੬ pg. 54)

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the 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.

To return to automatic white balance…

Set “u W.BALANCE” to “AUTO”. (੬ pg. 38) Or,

set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when

“r PROGRAM AE” is set to “SEPIA” or

“MONOTONE”. (੬ pg. 41)

8 Press SET/SELECT.

● Pressing D.SOUND

starts playback of the

currently selected

Recording Digital Sound Effects

SP100min

REC

MENU Button

sound effect. You can

check it without

recording it onto the

tape. Press D.SOUND

again to stop the

INDEX

Button

EXPLOS ION

+, – Button

VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch

sound effect playback midway.

9 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected

sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears

moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the

tape.

● The sound effect cannot be heard from the

speaker during recording. Connect a

headphone to the headphone connector to

hear the sound effect.

Power Switch

To cancel recording the sound effect midway...

Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops

recording the sound effect and the sound effect

indication disappears.

SET/SELECT

Button

D.SOUND

Button

Downloading sound data from Web Site

Lock Button

You can download sound data available at our Web

Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your

PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create

more sound effects.

The sound effects pre-stored in the provided

memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/

d-sound/index.html

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

● You can also use the PC card adapter

CU-VPSD60, floppy adapter CU-VFSD50 or USB

reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data

from a PC to the memory card.

● Sound data should be copied into the memory

card’s DCSD\100JVCGR folder.

2 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

● The file names should be in numerical sequence

starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the

provided memory card, file names should be from

DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre-

stored as DVC00001.mp3 through

5 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the

viewfinder fully.

6 Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects

(੬ pg. 30) appears.

DVC00012.mp3.

I NDEX

NOTES:

EXPLOS I ON

Selected Sound

● Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.

(੬ pg. 71)

S I REN

LAUGHTER

RACE CAR

DOOR BELL

BUZZER

● Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.

playback mode. (੬ pg. 29, 30)

FANFARE

● Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred

to a memory card by copying them into the

memory card’s sound folder with the specified file

name. For details, refer to the instruction manual

of the provided software. However, some sound

(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back

with this camcorder.

7 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

of the point where the loaded memory card is

recognised is captured.

● If the recording time is over the navigation time

set in step 5, “ ” appears briefly and the

captured image is stored in the memory card as

a thumbnail image.

NAVIGATION Function

The Navigation Function helps you check tape

contents by making thumbnail images on a memory

card.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop tape

recording.

NOTES:

Power Switch

● The remaining number of storable thumbnail

images also appears on the screen when it reaches

10 or less. If “REC SELECT”is set to “

”

in DSC Menu, the number shows how many

640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.

● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL

menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work

properly.

Lock Button

To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images

(NAVIGATION Search)

SNAPSHOT Button

NAVI Button

1 ^{Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)}

2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.

MENU Button

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.

● The loaded cassette’s

NAV I GAT I ON

NAVIGATION

To make thumbnail images during tape

recording

DATE : 24 . 2 5 ’ 0 2

3 : 3 : 2 9

1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5

thumbnail image

screen appears.

● Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) to display

the previous page.

1 ^{Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)}

006

2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.

Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

(5) to display the next page.

6 Press + or – to select the desired image, and press

SET/SELECT.

5 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation

● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication

appears blinking and the camcorder starts

searching the tape for the relevant point of the

selected thumbnail image.

storing time. (੬ pg. 38, 47)

● The “

” appears blinking on the screen.

Wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop

blinking after a while, check if a memory card

is loaded.

To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...

Press 4/9 or 8, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring

to the left (3) or to the right (5).

6 Press the Recording

LP100min

Start/Stop Button to

PAUSE

start tape recording.

The image of the point

where recording is

started is captured.

● If the Recording

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any

other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)

during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided

AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may

be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted

during deletion. If the memory card becomes

corrupted, initialise it.

Start/Stop button is

Displayed while the

pressed before

” stops

blinking, the image

captured image is being

stored in the memory

card.

“

IMPORTANT

To add thumbnail images during tape

playback

● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory

card together as they were during recording;

otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape

and Memory Card IDs to perform NAVIGATION

function properly.

1 ^{Perform steps 1 to 4 of “To find scenes on tape}

using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”.

2 Set “

COPY” to “NAVIGATION”.

● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are

loaded when the following messages appear: “NO

ID ON TAPE OR CARD”, “UNABLE TO USE

NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT

COMPATIBLE”.

● If you change the memory card while shooting on

one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s

thumbnail images. We recommend that you use

one memory card for one tape.

(੬ pg. 38)

3 Press 4/9 to start tape playback.

4 Press SNAPSHOT at the desired point.

● The “ ” indicator appears and the image of

the point where SNAPSHOT is pressed is

stored on the memory card as a thumbnail

image.

● NAVIGATION Search does not work if the current

position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do

not leave a blank portion partway through the tape

when shooting; otherwise, NAVIGATION function

does not work properly.

● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be

sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous

recording from the relevant memory card.

● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory

card to another via a PC, NAVIGATION Search

does not work with the copied memory card.

To delete thumbnail images

1 ^{Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)}

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

5 Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press

SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Press + or – to select

SOUND MODE

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

–

STEREO

SOUND

O . O

“NAVI.DEL.”, and

press SET/SELECT. The

Sub Menu appears.

REC MODE

COPY

NAV I . DEL .

–

OFF

7 By pressing + or –...

RETURN

Select “IMAGE SEL.” to

delete the currently

displayed thumbnail image.

Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images

for the tape which contains the currently

displayed image.

Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images

stored on the memory card at once.

8 Press SET/SELECT. The

NAV I GAT I ON

NAVIGATION screen

DELETE CURRENT?

appears.

9 Press + or – to select

2 6 . 5 . 0 2

EXECUTE

RETURN

1 5 : 0 0

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET/SELECT.

● Turn the SHUTTLE

SEARCH Ring to the

left (3) to display the previous page. Turn

the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5)

to display the next page.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during

tape playback.

NOTE:

Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check images before deleting.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)

To make video clips from real-time camera

image

E-Mail Clip Recording

You can make video clips from real-time camera

image or recorded video footage and store them in a

memory card as files which can be conveniently

sent via E-Mail.

1 ^{Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)}

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

4 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.

(੬ pg. 38, 60)

5 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

● “PUSH “START/STOP” TO RECORD CLIP TO

CARD” appears.

Power Switch

6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop

recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the

camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

SNAPSHOT

Lock Button

Button

8 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The

E-MAIL

Button

normal screen reappears.

MENU Button

+, – Button

To view video clips stored in a memory card…

Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 29).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory

card…

Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).

Approximate recording time

Memory

Card

Image Size

160 x 120

SET/SELECT

Button

240 x 176

8 MB*

16 MB

2 min.

5 min. 40 sec.

15 min. 40 sec.

33 min. 20 sec.

160

E-MAIL CLIP

5m i n

00 : 00

STANDBY

Remaining time

5 min. 40 sec.

12 min. 20 sec.

32 MB

* Provided

NOTE:

Shooting starts when the

Recording Start/Stop

Button is pressed.

It is not possible to adjust the speaker and

headphone volume when making video clips from

real-time camera image .

160

E-MAIL CLIP

5m i n

00 : 15

REC

Shooting stops when the

Recording Start/Stop

Button is pressed again.

COMPLETED

Recording is complete.

To view video clips stored in a memory card…

To make video clips from recorded video

footage

Refer to “Playback Of Video Clips” (੬ pg. 29).

To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory

card…

Refer to “Deleting Files” (੬ pg. 33).

Stop Button (8)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

NOTES:

● Playback operation cannot be performed during

E-Mail Clip Recording.

● If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip

Recording, that portion will be automatically

stored in the memory card.

● If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the

E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be

automatically cancelled.

Play/Pause

Button (4/9)

Power Switch

● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are

compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files

stored with other devices cannot be played back

with this camcorder.

● Video noise may appear while viewing video clips

in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this

noise is not present in the actual video clips stored

in the memory card.

SNAPSHOT Button

Lock Button

● You can also view video clips on your PC by using

Windows^®Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer

to the instructions of PC and software.

E-MAIL Button

1 ^{Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)}

2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “E-CLIP REC” to the desired image size.

(੬ pg. 38, 60)

6 Press 4/9 to start video playback.

7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

● “E-MAIL CLIP STANDBY”and “PUSH

“SNAPSHOT” TO RECORD CLIP TO CARD”

appears.

● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL

again or press 8 to stop video playback.

8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.

9 Press SNAPSHOT to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the

camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-

Standby mode.

10 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

The normal screen reappears.

DUBBING

3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

Dubbing To A VCR

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

4 Turn on the VCR’s power.

5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

7 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.

● Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of

the source tape.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the VCR’s Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record-

Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.

11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop

To S/AV connector

Connector

Cover**

the VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the

battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)

S/AV/Editing cable

(provided)

● As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will

appear on your TV. This will confirm the

connections and the AUX channel for dubbing

purposes.

To AUDIO, VIDEO and

S-IN* connectors

● 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.

Not connected

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV...

• Date/time

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

Cable Adapter***

(provided)

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

(੬ pg. 38, 48)

• Playback sound mode, tape speed and tape

running displays

Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(੬ pg. 38, 48)

VCR

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN

connector.

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

*** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pages 24

and 25.

2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV IN Connector

(Digital Dubbing)

2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped

with a DV input connector using a DV cable as

shown in the illustration.

3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

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.

4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

5 Turn on the video unit’s power.

6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.

7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.

8 Press 4/9 on this camcorder to start playback of

the source cassette.

9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage

the video unit’s Record mode.

10 To pause dubbing, engage the video unit’s

Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this

camcorder.

Connector

Cover**

11 Repeat steps 8 – 10 for additional editing. Stop

To DV IN/OUT*

the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the

battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)

DV cable

Core filter

(optional)

● If the remote control is used when both the player

and recorder are JVC video units, both units will

perform the same operation. To prevent this from

happening, press the buttons on both units.

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing

may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If

this occurs, turn off the power and make

connections again.

To DV IN

● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 68) or “Playback

Special Effects” (੬ pg. 69) is attempted or

SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the

original playback image recorded on the tape is

output from the DV IN/OUT (GR-DVP7) or DV

OUT (GR-DVP5) connector.

Video unit equipped with

DV connector

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP7

DV OUT: GR-DVP5

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

DUBBING (cont.)

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

Dubbing From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV OUT

Connector (Digital Dubbing)

(GR-DVP7 only)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from

another video unit equipped with a DV connector

onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,

there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped

with a DV output connector using a DV cable as

shown in the illustration.

3 Set this camcorder’s VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.

4 Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch.

5 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (੬ pg. 38, 50)

6 Turn on the video unit’s power.

7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.

8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

9 Press START/STOP on the remote control to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “

” indication appears on the screen.

DV. IN

10 Press START/STOP on the remote control to

start recording.

● The

indication rotates.

11 Press START/STOP on the remote control

again to engage the Record-Pause mode.

Connector

● The

indication stops rotating.

To DV IN/OUT

Cover*

12 Repeat steps 10 – 11 for additional editing.

Stop the video unit and camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the

battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

● If the remote control is used when both the player

and recorder are JVC video units, both units will

perform the same operation. To prevent this from

happening, press the buttons on both units.

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing

may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 9. If

this occurs, turn off the power and make

connections again.

To DV OUT

● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode

recorded on the original tape, regardless of the

current “SOUND MODE” setting. (੬ pg. 43)

● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output

from the S/AV connector.

Video unit equipped with DV

connector

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

When connecting the cable, open the cover.

8 To dub the image,

press SNAPSHOT.

● The ” ” indication

blinks during

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On

A Tape To A Memory Card

Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory

card.

dubbing.

● The selected image

is stored in the

memory card.

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

NOTES:

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory

card is not loaded, the message “COPYING

FAILED” is displayed.

● If an image recorded on the tape using “WIDE

MODE” (੬ pg. 46) is dubbed to a memory card,

the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed

with it.

Play/Pause Button

(4/9)

Power Switch

● To use Playback Special effects with a video image

you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the

remote control (provided). (੬ pg. 69)

● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

SNAPSHOT

Button

Lock Button

MENU Button

SET/SELECT

Button

+, – Button

1 Load a cassette. (੬ pg. 16)

2 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Set “

to “IMAGE”.

(੬ pg. 38, 50)

COPY”

COPY

–

OFF

6 Press 4/9 to start

IMAGE

NAVIGATION

playback.

7 At the point you want

to dub, press 4/9

again to engage Still

Playback.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic

operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback

functions possible. (੬ pg. 68)

Installing The Batteries

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

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

batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions”

(੬ pg. 88).

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at

the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s

approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m.

1 Remove the battery compartment cover while

NOTE:

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is

directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

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

correct direction.

3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

Tab

–

Insert the minus (–) end first.

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Buttons And Functions

Functions

Buttons

With the camcorder’s Power With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to “A” or “M”.

Switch set to “P”.

A Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.

B Zoom (T/W) Buttons

C DISPLAY Button

D SHIFT Button

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20)

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 68)

੬ pg. 25, 62, 74

੬ pg. 68, 73

E SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

੬ pg. 68

Left/Right Buttons

F REW Button

● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search

on a tape (੬ pg. 22)

● Displays previous file in a

memory card (੬ pg. 28)

G FADE/WIPE Button

H EFFECT ON/OFF Button

I EFFECT Button

੬ pg. 75

੬ pg. 69

੬ pg. 74

J PAUSE IN Connector

K START/STOP Button

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

camcorder.

L MBR SET Button

੬ pg. 73

M SNAPSHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

N Up Button

੬ pg. 68

੬ pg. 72

INSERT Button

O Down Button

੬ pg. 68

੬ pg. 70

A. DUB Button

P PLAY Button

● Starts Playback of a tape

(੬ pg. 22)

● Starts Auto Playback of images

in a memory card (੬ pg. 28)

Q FF Button

● Forward/Forward Shuttle

Search on a tape (੬ pg. 22)

● Displays next file in a memory

card (੬ pg. 28)

R STOP Button

● Stops the tape (੬ pg. 22)

● Stops Auto Playback

(੬ pg. 28)

S PAUSE Button

Pauses the tape (੬ pg. 68)

T R.A.EDIT Buttons

੬ pg. 73 – 77

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows frame-by-frame search during video

playback.

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)

repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for

reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the

frame is played back.

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time

during video playback.

Remote sensor

1) Press PLAY (U) to start playback.

Zoom Buttons

Up Button

2) At the point you want to zoom

in, press the Zoom Button (T).

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Down Button

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

3) You can move the image on the

screen around to find a particular

portion of the picture. While

holding down SHIFT, press L

(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E

(Down).

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

● To end zoom, press and hold W until

magnification returns to normal. Or, press

STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U).

Slow-Motion Playback

Allows slow-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and

still playback.

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or

IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or

approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal

playback resumes.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).

● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from

Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more

than approx. 2 seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital

image processing, the picture may take on a

mosaic effect.

● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still

image may be displayed for a few seconds,

followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This

is not a malfunction.

● There may be a small margin between the slow-

motion playback start point you chose and the

actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem

unstable, especially with steady images. This is not

a malfunction.

Playback Special Effects

CLASSIC

FILM

Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

MONOTONE Like classic black and

white films, your

footage is shot in B/W.

Used together with the

Cinema mode, it

enhances the “classic

film” effect.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a

brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this

with the Cinema mode

for a classic look.

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STROBE

Your recording looks

like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).

2) Press EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly

to move the highlight

bar to the desired effect.

● The selected function

is activated and after

OFF

CLASS I C F I LM

PLAY

EFFECT

ONOTONE

SEP I A

STROBE

EFFECT ON/OFF

2 seconds the menu disappears.

● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT

ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press

EFFECT ON/OFF again.

● To change the selected effect, repeat from

step 2 above.

Allows you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

The effects that can be used during playback are

CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.

The effects work the same in playback as they did in

recording. (੬ pg. 41)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customised only when

editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

2 While holding A. DUB

MIC

(D) on the remote

recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (੬ pg. 43)

control, press PAUSE

(9). The “9D”

indicator appears.

Stereo microphone

3 Press PLAY (U), then

begin “narrating”.

Speak into the

microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then

STOP (8).

To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...

Connect optional headphones to the headphone

connector or use the S/AV connector, and set the

“12BIT MODE” to the desired mode;

Headphone

connector

Speaker

•“SOUND 1” for the playback sound.

•“SOUND 2” for the dubbed sound.

•“MIX” for the Playback and dubbed sound.

To hear the dubbed sound during playback…

Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX”.

(੬ pg. 38, 50)

NOTES:

● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at

12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded

separately.

● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the

sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit

recorded areas.

● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,

move the camcorder’s microphone away from the

TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

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● If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-

recording and then use the tape for Audio

Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where

16-bit recording began.

● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded

in 16-bit audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing

stops.

● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections. (੬ pg. 24, 25)

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index

Audio Dubbing Using Digital

Sound Effects

Screen.

8 Press + or – to select the desired sound effect and

press SET/SELECT.

9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The

selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.

● The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.

● To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press

D.SOUND.

MENU Button

+, – Button

INDEX

Button

10 Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.

NOTES:

● After dubbing, set “SOUND IN” back to “MIC/

AUX”.

● The dubbed sound effect is recorded on

SOUND 2. (੬ pg. 50)

● If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9

the selected sound effect indication remains

displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).

SET/SELECT

Button

D.SOUND Button/

STOP (8) Button

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

1 Load the provided memory card. (੬ pg. 17)

Then, perform step 1 and 2 on page 70.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Press + or – to select “s SYSTEM”, and press

SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.

4 Press + or – to select “SOUND IN”, and press

SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.

5 Press + or – to select

D.SOUND

“D.SOUND”, and

press SET/SELECT.

6 Press + or – to select

“BRETURN”, and

APPLAUSE

press SET/SELECT

twice. The Menu

Screen closes and the

sound effect indication appears.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

● Confirm the insert at the time code you

checked in step 1.

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously

recorded tape, replacing a section of the original

● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it

again to resume editing.

recording with minimal picture distortion at the in

and outpoints. The original audio remains

unchanged.

5 To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then

STOP (8).

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 38, 41)

can be used to spice up the scenes being edited

during Insert Editing.

● During Insert Editing, the date and time

information changes.

● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on

the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.

Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank

portion, Insert Edting stops. (੬ pg. 100, 101)

Remote sensor

START/STOP

INSERT

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure

that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 38, 48)

● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the

television, make connections. (੬ pg. 24, 25)

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

press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this

point. (੬ pg. 38, 48)

2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,

then press PAUSE (9).

3 Press and hold INSERT

(I) on the remote

control, then press

PAUSE (9). The “9I”

indicator and the Time

Code (min.:sec.)

appear and the

12 : 34

camcorder enters

Insert-Pause mode.

IMPORTANT

Random Assemble Editing

[R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for

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

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR

(see “VCR CODE LIST”), but can also be performed

by operating the VCR manually.

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs

and those of many other makers, it may not work

with yours or may offer limited functions.

NOTES:

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

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR do not come on

automatically. In this case, turn the power on

manually and try step 2.

● If the remote control is not able to control the

VCR, use the controls on the VCR.

● When the remote control’s batteries run out, the

VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that

case, replace the old battery with a new one to

reset the VCR brand.

Before operation, make sure the batteries are

installed in the remote control. (੬ pg. 66)

VCR

VCR CODE LIST

VCR BRAND

NAME

CODE

VCR BRAND

NAME

CODE

AKAI

PHILIPS

BLAUPUNKT

DAEWOO

SHIFT

MBR SET

FERGUSON

SAMSUNG

SANYO

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

SELECO, REX

SHARP

JVC

Set Remote/VCR Code

SONY

LG/

GOLDSTAR

MITSUBISHI

1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold

MBR SET, and enter the brand code.

The code is automatically set once you release

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

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

NEC

2 Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while

holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote

for the desired function. The functions the remote

can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW

and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press

SHIFT for this one).

NORDMENDE

PANASONIC

TOSHIBA

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE

Make Connections

Also refer to page 24 and 25.

connector…

…Connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote

PAUSE connector but equipped with an

R.A.EDIT connector…

…Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

C A VCR other than above…

…Connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Connector

Cover****

To S/AV

connector

4 Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape

and engage the AUX mode.

● Refer to the VCR’s instructions.

S/AV/Editing

cable

(provided)

NOTES:

● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If

they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV…

To AUDIO,

VIDEO and S-

IN* connectors

• Date/Time

Set “DISPLAY” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 48) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote

control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time Code

Editing

Extension

cable

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 48)

• Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays

Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(੬ pg. 38, 48)

● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter

as required:

(provided)***

Cable Adapter**

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out

Select Switch

ABTo Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video

cable.

VCR

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

does not accept Y/C signals and uses an

audio/video cable.

● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can be

connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable.

However, it is necessary to connect the editing

cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For

details, see step 1.)

CTo PAUSE

DISPLAY

Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN

connector.

** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

*** If necessry, use this cable for connections.

****When connecting the cable, open the cover.

● To change previously registered points, press

CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

Select Scenes

● If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE

with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.

Remote sensor

NOTES:

● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out

points so that there is a relatively large difference

between them.

● If the search time for an in-point exceeds

5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby

mode will be cancelled and editing will not take

place.

● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-

In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be

included in the edited version.

PLAY

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

CANCEL

● Since time codes register time only as accurately

as seconds, the time code total time may not

match the total program time exactly.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all

registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from

Program AE with special effects, you cannot use

the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case

the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins

blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,

the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,

use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use

the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during

Random Assemble Editing.

6 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor. Press PLAY (U) and then press

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

The Random Assemble

Editing Menu appears.

Selected parameter

I N

OUT

MODE

7 If using a Wipe/Fader at

the beginning of the

scene, press FADE/WIPE

on the remote control.

● Cycle through the

effects by pressing

– –

– – : – –

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

– –

00 : 00

repeatedly, and stop

when the one you want is displayed.

● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

beginning of Program 1.

● It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and

Program AE with special effects during Random

Assemble Editing using a DV cable.

8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/

OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position

appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

Fader And Wipe Menu

(available only for Random Assemble Editing)

You can also use the fader/wipe effects on page 40.

DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears

as the old one gradually disappears.

9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The

Edit-Out position appears in the Random

Assemble Editing Menu.

10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,

WIPE – CORNER: The new scene wipes in

over the previous one from the upper right corner to

the lower left corner.

WIPE – WINDOW: The next scene gradually

wipes in from the center of the screen toward the

corners, covering the previous scene.

WIPE – SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes

in over the previous one from right to left.

WIPE – DOOR: The previous scene wipes out

from the center to the right and left, like a door

being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

WIPE – SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over

the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.

WIPE–SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in over

the previous one from the center toward the top and

bottom of the screen.

press FADE/WIPE.

● Cycle through the effects by pressing

repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is

displayed.

● If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

● You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

end of the last scene.

● When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not apply

to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)

11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.

(੬ pg. 69)

12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register

additional scenes.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the

beginning of the scene you want to edit and press

PAUSE (9).

Automatic Editing To VCR

14 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s

remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (79), or

manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Recording Start/

Stop Button

15 Press START/STOP

on the remote control.

Editing proceeds as

programmed, right

through to the end of

the last registered

scene.

I N

OUT

MODE

– –

00 : 25

07 : 18

03 : 33

09 : 30

15 : 55

02 : 05

08 : 31 – – – –

05 : 53

– –

13 : 15

16 : 29 – – – –

– – – –

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

1 6

3 0

9 : 39

● When dubbing is

complete, the camcorder enters the Pause

mode, and the VCR enters its Record-Pause

mode.

● If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the

tape will be dubbed all the way to the end

automatically.

● If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause

mode and automatic editing will stop.

16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and

the VCR.

To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,

press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.

Remote sensor

NOTES:

● Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control

clears all settings registered during Random

Assemble Editing.

● When the editing cable is connected to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,

make sure the remote control is pointed at the

VCR’s sensor, and the path between the two is

unobstructed.

START/STOP

● Random Assemble Editing may not function

properly when using a tape including several

duplicated time codes. (੬ pg. 21)

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

VCR REC

STBY

3 Play back the dubbed scene.

● If any images from the scene prior to the

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause

to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin

editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the

same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find

that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For

a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing

of the camcorder against your VCR.

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too

quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.

● If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,

the VCR is slow to start recording.

Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing

4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s

remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to

make the Random Assemble Editing menu

disappear, then press MENU. The Menu Screen

appears.

5 Press + or – to select “t VIDEO”, and press

SET/SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.

6 Press + or – to select

“SYNCHRO” and

SYNCHRO

–

O . 1

press SET/SELECT. The

value for “SYNCHRO”

is highlighted.

Remote sensor

7 Based on the

diagnostics performed,

you can now advance

the VCR’s record timing by pressing +. You can

also delay the VCR’s record timing by pressing –.

The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3

seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

Press SET/SELECT to finish the setting.

8 Press + or – to select “BRETURN”, and press SET/

SELECT twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing

beginning with step 6 on page 75.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

NOTES:

● Before performing actual Random Assemble

Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial

runs to check whether the value you have input is

appropriate or not, and make adjustments

accordingly.

● Depending on the recorder, there may be

situations where the timing difference cannot be

fully corrected.

Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing

1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point

the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

Program 1

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

I N

OUT

MODE

– –

– – : – –

T I ME CODE

TOTAL

– –

00 : 00

2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder

timing, select the beginning of a scene transition

as your Edit-In point.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

To USB connector

USB cable (provided)

Connector

Cover**

To USB

[B] Using DV cable

To DV

connector

To DV IN/OUT* DV cable

or DV OUT*

(optional)

Connector

Cover**

Core filter

PC with DV

connector

DV IN/OUT: GR-DVP7

DV OUT: GR-DVP5

** When connecting the cable, open the cover.

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable

simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only

the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV

cable depending on the type of DV connector (4

or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable

provided with the capture board.

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB

cable is not powered, the camcorder does not

enter the USB mode.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into

the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

● The still images can also be transferred to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

● The system may not work properly depending on

the PC or capture board you are using.

[A] Using USB cable

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by

using the provided software.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with

a DV connector by using software equipped with the

PC or commercially available software.

1 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

2 If you are using the USB connection, set the

VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on

the switch and turn on the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manual of the software

on how to transfer a still image to the PC.

“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILES”

appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is

accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder

is transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

“ACCESSING FILES” is displayed on the LCD

monitor since this can result in product damage.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB

OR PC CONNECTION GUIDE” for the installation

of the bundled software and drivers.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack. (੬ pg. 11)

1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are

Using The Camcorder As A

WebCam

installed in your PC and all units are turned off.

2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB

cable.

3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB

connection.

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

5 Turn on the PC.

● “Web CAMERA” appears on the screen.

● If the PC is not

Web CAMERA

powered on, the

camcorder does not

enter the Web

Camera mode.

6 When finished, turn

off the PC first, then

the camcorder.

Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder

and PC.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the

battery pack. (੬ pg. 11)

● Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to

capture video in real time.

Connector Cover*

● You can also use the camcorder for web

conference by using Microsoft Windows^®

NetMeeting^®and signing up for MSN Hotmail.

● In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons

cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, the

Recording Start/Stop Button.

To USB

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

provided Software.

USB cable

(provided)

To USB

connector

USB-equipped PC

When connecting the cable, open the cover.

REFERENCES

CONTENTS

DETAILS ..................................................................................................... 81

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 82

CAUTIONS ................................................................................................. 88

USER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 91

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 92

INDEX ....................................................................................................... 94

Controls ................................................................................................. 94

Connectors ............................................................................................. 94

Indicators ............................................................................................... 94

Other Parts ............................................................................................ 94

Indications .............................................................................................. 96

TERMS .................................................................................................... 102

DETAILS

ITEMS

NOTES

V Power (੬ pg. 10)

● 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.

● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes

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

V VIDEO

RECORDING

(੬ pg. 19, 20)

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor

may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.

● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette

holder opens. Do not use force.

● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes

completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

● When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds

before actual recording starts. The “T” indicator starts rotating when the

camcorder actually starts recording.

● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the

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

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off

automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears

when a cassette at its end is loaded.

● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound,

connect optional headphones to the headphone connector. The sound volume is

at the level it was adjusted to during playback. (੬ pg. 22)

● During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running” indicator and warning indications

(੬ pg. 100, 101) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the

display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the

recording.

● The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting.

However, when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears

showing the remaining time:

(blinking)

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery

pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual

from the beginning.

Power

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied.

1. •The power is not connected 1. •Connect the AC Power

properly.

Adapter/Charger securely.

(੬ pg. 11)

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not open

fully or the viewfinder is not

pulled out when recording.

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one.

(੬ pg. 10, 11)

•Open the LCD monitor fully

or pull out the viewfinder.

Video and D.S.C. Recording

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Recording cannot be

2. •The Power Switch is set to

“P” or “OFF”.

2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”

or “M”. (੬ pg. 14)

performed.

— For Video Recording —

•The tape’s erase protection

tab is set to “SAVE”.

•The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

— For Video Recording —

•Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”.

(੬ pg. 16)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “VIDEO”.

•Replace with new cassette.

(੬ pg. 16)

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

•Close the cassette holder

cover.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “MEMORY”.

3. When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

3. •This is a result of exceedingly 3.

high contrast, and is not a

malfunction.

—

4. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during shooting,

the screen becomes red or

black for an instant.

4. •This is not a malfunction.

5. During recording, the date/

5. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. 5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.

time does not appear.

(੬ pg. 38, 48)

6. During recording, sound

6. •The optional headphones are 6. •Connect the optional

cannot be heard.

not connected to the

headphones connector.

•The sound volume of the

headphones connector was

not adjusted appropriately.

The sound volume at this

point is the same as the level

it was adjusted to during

playback.

headphones to the

headphone connector.

(੬ pg. 95)

•Adjust the sound volume

during playback. (੬ pg. 22)

7. The LCD monitor or

7. •Certain Wipe/Fader effects,

certain modes of Program AE

with special effects, “DIS”

and other functions that

7. •Re-read the sections covering

Wipe/Fader effects, Program

AE with special effects and

“DIS”. (੬ pg. 38, 39 –

41, 45)

viewfinder indications blink.

cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. •10X optical zoom is selected. 8. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

•The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

“200X”. (੬ pg. 43)

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C. Playback

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. •The Power Switch is set to

9. •Set the Power Switch to

“P”. (੬ pg. 22)

functions do not work.

“A” or “M”.

•VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is

set to “MEMORY”.

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “VIDEO”.

10. The LCD monitor image is

10. •During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

10.

distorted.

—

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

11. The tape is moving, but there is 11. •Your TV has AV input

11. •Set the TV to the mode or

channel appropriate for

video playback.

no picture.

terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

(੬ pg. 24, 25)

•Close the cassette holder

cover. (੬ pg. 16)

12. Blocks of noise appear during 12.

playback, or there is no

12. •Clean the video heads with

an optional cleaning

—

playback picture and the

cassette. (੬ pg. 91)

screen becomes blue.

13. A memory card cannot be

13. •The Power Switch is set to

“A” or “M”.

13. •Set the Power Switch to

“P”. (੬ pg. 28)

played back.

•The VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

•Set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “MEMORY”.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Advanced features

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

14. The focus does not adjust

14. •Focus is set to the Manual

14. •Set Focus to the Auto mode.

automatically.

mode.

(੬ pg. 54)

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•Clean the lens and check the

focus again. (੬ pg. 91)

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

15. In the 5-Second mode,

recording ends before

15. •The 5-Second mode is set to 15. •Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL

“Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.

Menu. (੬ pg. 45)

5 seconds have elapsed.

16. Snapshot mode cannot be

16. •The Squeeze mode

16. •Disengage the Squeeze

(SQUEEZE) mode.

(੬ pg. 46)

used.

(SQUEEZE) is selected.

17. The colour of Snapshot looks 17. •The light source or the

17. •Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appears in the frame.

(੬ pg. 27, 52)

strange.

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources behind

the subject.

•The Sepia (SEPIA) or

Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

•Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 42)

18. The image taken using

18. •Shooting was performed

18. •Press BACKLIGHT.

Snapshot is too dark.

under backlit conditions.

(੬ pg. 56)

19. The image taken using

19. •The subject is too bright.

19. •Set “r PROGRAM AE” to

Snapshot is too bright.

“SPOTLIGHT”. (੬ pg. 41)

20. White Balance cannot be

20. •The Sepia (SEPIA) or

Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

20. •Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode before setting White

Balance. (੬ pg. 42, 42)

activated.

21. Wipe/Fader effects do not

21. •The Power Switch is set to

21. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.

work.

“A”.

(੬ pg. 14)

22. The Black & White Fader does 22. •The Sepia (SEPIA) or

22. •Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)

and Monotone

not work.

Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

(MONOTONE). (੬ pg. 42)

23. Program AE with special

23. •The Power Switch is set to

23. •Set the Power Switch to “M”.

effects does not work.

“A”.

(੬ pg. 14)

24. Even when Slow Shutter is not 24. •When shooting in the dark, 24. •If you want the lighting to

selected, the image looks like

it is activated.

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

look more natural, set “GAIN

UP” to “ACG” or “OFF”.

(੬ pg. 38, 44)