JVC YU30052 625 1 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
ENGLISH  
GR-DV1  
INSTRUCTIONS  
YU30052-625-1  
EN  
EN  
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About Batteries  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries  
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as  
there is a risk of fire or explosion.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTION:  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or  
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as  
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a  
fire.  
• When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is  
attached to the battery. If you misplace the battery cap,  
carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
..... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini  
DV mark.  
..... remember that the GR-DV1 is not compatible  
with other digital video formats.  
..... remember that the GR-DV1 is intended for  
private consumer use only. Any commercial use  
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if  
you record an event such as a show, perform-  
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is  
strongly recommended that you obtain  
permission beforehand.)  
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit,  
first firmly insert the small end of the power  
cord into the AC Power Adapter/Charger until  
it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the  
larger end of the power cord into an AC  
outlet.  
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.  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion batteries are small yet have a large  
power capacity. However, if exposed to extreme  
cold (below 10°C), the effective operational time  
decreases significantly. Exposure to temperatures  
below 0°C will render the battery inoperative. If you  
are planning to shoot in an environment at these  
temperatures, carry the battery in a pocket to keep it  
warm, then attach it just prior to recording. The  
optional battery case CU-V777U is also recom-  
mended. It holds two batteries, and keeps them  
sufficiently warm even at an outside temperature of  
0°C.  
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible  
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use  
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly  
in your hand, with the strap securely around your  
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the  
viewfinder can result in dropping the unit, or in a  
malfunction.  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the  
cassette cover. Do not let children operate the  
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to  
this type of injury.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.  
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the Docking  
Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO,  
S-VIDEO, Editing, DC) and leaving the unit on top  
of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the  
cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in  
damage.  
Keep the battery in a pocket when not in use, or use  
the optional CU-V777U power grip.  
ABOUT DVC  
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EN  
The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.  
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are  
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter  
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.  
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted  
to a 12-bit signal.  
NOTE:  
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the GR-DV1 is analog.  
VIDEO  
Luminance Signal (Y)  
A/D  
conversion  
Lens  
Recording by  
rotating head  
helical scan  
Color Difference  
Signal (R-Y/B-Y)  
Chrominance (C)  
A/D  
conversion  
Chromatic  
Analysis  
Signal  
compression  
AUDIO  
Mic  
A/D  
conversion  
The GR-DV1 separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.  
Tape direction  
Sub-Code Area  
Video Area  
Audio Area  
ITI Area  
Head tracking direction  
12 tracks/frame  
1 Sub-Code Area  
3 Audio Area  
The Time Code and Date/Time data are  
written here, separate from the video  
data. This enables you to display the date  
and time during playback, even if they  
weren’t displayed while recording.  
The digital audio signal is recorded here.  
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking  
Information) Area  
Insert editing and post-recording editing  
tracking signals are recorded here.  
2 Video Area  
The digital video signal is recorded here.  
CONTENTS  
EN  
5
ABOUT DVC  
4
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
GETTING STARTED  
6
7
Indoor Use................................................................................ 7  
Using The CAM Stand ................................................................... 7  
Charging The Battery ................................................................... 8  
Installing The Battery ................................................................... 9  
Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal ............................. 10  
Date/Time Settings ................................................................... 11  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...................................................... 12  
Hand Strap Attachment............................................................... 13  
Diopter Adjustment ................................................................... 13  
RM-V708U Remote Control ......................................................... 14  
RECORDING  
15  
Full Auto/Manual Operation......................................................... 15  
Menus................................................................................... 16  
Basic Recording ........................................................................ 20  
Advanced Features .................................................................... 22  
PLAYBACK  
41  
Basic Connections...................................................................... 41  
Playback Menu......................................................................... 44  
Basic Playback ......................................................................... 46  
Advanced Features .................................................................... 47  
EDITING  
49  
Docking Station ........................................................................ 49  
Dubbing ................................................................................. 49  
Brand Setting .......................................................................... 50  
Random Assemble Editing ............................................................ 51  
For More Accurate Editing ............................................................ 54  
Audio Dubbing ......................................................................... 56  
Insert Editing ........................................................................... 57  
AFTER USE  
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS  
58  
59  
Main Unit ............................................................................... 59  
Viewfinder Indications ................................................................ 60  
Docking Station ........................................................................ 61  
CAUTIONS  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
62  
64  
67  
68  
SPECIFICATIONS  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
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EN  
Soft camera case  
AC Power  
Remote control unit  
RM-V708U  
Adapter/Charger AA-V70EG  
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MiniDV Cassette Tape  
30 min M-DV30ME  
Docking Station  
CAM Stand  
Lithium battery x 2 CR2025  
(one for clock operation and  
one for remote control unit)  
Battery pack  
BN-V712U  
Hand strap  
Power cord  
AUDIO and VIDEO cable  
(Phono Docking Station  
TV or VCR)  
AUDIO and VIDEO cable  
(ø3.5 DV TV or VCR)  
Cable adapter  
S-VIDEO cable  
Editing cable  
DC cord  
GETTING STARTED  
EN  
7
To AC outlet  
AC POWER  
ADAPTER/CHARGER  
POWER CORD  
MIC  
AV-OUT  
DC-IN 6V  
Connector is under this cover  
CAM STAND  
DC CORD  
Indoor Use  
Using The CAM Stand  
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use  
the AC Adapter instead of a battery.  
During Recording  
If you record while leaving the camcorder on a desk  
or table, it may tip or be accidentally knocked over.  
Attach it to the CAM Stand before this type of use.  
SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER  
1 Connect the power cord between the AC  
Adapter and an AC outlet.  
SUPPLY POWER  
1 Plug the DC Power Cord into the camcorder.  
SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER  
2
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.  
ATTACH TO CAM STAND  
2
Attach as shown in the illustration, paying  
particular attention to the DC Power Cord.  
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)  
8
EN  
Charging The Battery  
You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively.  
ATTACH  
CHARGE INDICATOR 1  
DETACH  
CHARGE INDICATOR 2  
BATTERY PACK BN-V712U  
To AC outlet  
RED  
DC JACK  
POWER LAMP  
BLACK  
POWER CORD  
CHARGE MARKER  
• The charge marker does not move  
by itself. After charging or removing  
a discharged battery, be sure to set  
the marker to the predetermined  
position.  
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER  
1 Connect the power cord between the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger and an AC outlet. The  
power indicator comes on.  
CONFIRM STATUS  
3
When the charge indicator stops blinking but stays  
on, charging is finished. (If two batteries are attached,  
this means that they’ve both been charged.)  
CHARGING TIME  
BATTERY  
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES  
2
Remove the battery pack’s protective cap and  
make sure the + – marks are facing down and  
aligned with the corresponding marks on the  
AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
ONE  
TWO  
BN-V712U  
approx. 140 min.  
approx. 210 min.  
DETACH BATTERY/BATTERIES  
4 Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of  
the arrow and lift off.  
The Charge Indicator begins blinking to  
indicate charging has started.  
To charge two batteries consecutively, attach  
one right after the other. If you attach a  
second battery while the first one is being  
charged, the time required for charging will  
increase.  
•Remember to unplug the power cord from  
the AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
Charge Marker  
The charge marker makes it easy for you to differentiate between charged and discharged batteries. Choose  
RED or BLACK to mean charged or discharged, and you'll always know the status of your batteries.  
EN  
9
NOTES:  
Installing The Battery Pack  
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the  
adapter during battery charging, power is  
supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.  
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, be  
sure to use the supplied power cord only.  
The AC Power Adapter/Charger is for use with the  
BN-V712U Battery Pack only.  
The battery pack does not charge while in the  
camcorder. Before installation, make sure the  
battery pack has been charged fully.  
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.  
BATTERY COVER  
1
2
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes  
electricity internally, it becomes warm during use.  
Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
Be sure to securely connect the power cord to the  
AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
Before connecting to an AC outlet, connect the  
power cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger. If  
you plug into an AC outlet first and the power  
cords terminal comes in contact with a metal  
surface or object, there is the possibility of a short  
circuit or fire.  
** Charging Environment  
Perform charging where the temperature is between  
10° and 30°C. (20°–25°C is the ideal temperature  
range for charging.) If the environment is too cold,  
charging may be incomplete.  
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BATTERY  
Continuous Shooting  
Continuous shooting is possible for approximately  
30 minutes, under the following conditions:  
•A BN-V712U Battery Pack is in use  
The temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F  
OPEN BATTERY COVER  
1 Move the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
2
However, . . .  
If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or  
If Zoom or RECORD/STANDBY are engaged  
repeatedly, continuous shooting capability is  
reduced significantly. Before extended use, it is  
recommended that you prepare enough battery  
packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.  
INSERT BATTERY  
Remove its protective cap and insert the + –  
end of the battery first.  
CLOSE BATTERY COVER  
3
NOTE:  
To remove a discharged battery pack, simply open  
the cover and slide the battery pack out.  
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)  
10  
EN  
Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal  
This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date/time settings.  
BATTERY COVER  
NOTES:  
OPEN BATTERY COVER  
1 Slide off as shown in the illustration.  
2
When the battery is depleted, the “ ” indicator  
appears in the viewfinder after you turn the power  
on.  
REMOVE OLD BATTERY  
Pull the battery holder out as shown, and slide  
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” on page 2 for  
information on safe handling of lithium batteries.  
After changing the lithium battery, reset the date  
and time (pg. 11).  
the battery down and out of the holder.  
INSERT NEW BATTERY  
3
Insert the battery, with the “+” side showing, in  
the holder. Then insert the battery holder in the  
battery cover.  
CLOSE BATTERY COVER  
4
EN  
11  
Date/Time Settings  
If you set the date and time beforehand, the data will automatically be recorded separately from the video  
signal.  
Even if the date and time do not appear during recording, you can display them on the screen or remove  
them from the screen at any time during playback.  
VIEWFINDER  
VIEWFINDER  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
ZOOM  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
ON SCREEN  
OFF  
T
D I SPLAY  
OFF  
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P.AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DATE / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
DATE/T I ME  
25. 12. 96  
17:30  
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ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
RECORDING MENU  
DATE/TIME MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
MENU  
SET  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
POWER DIAL  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
INPUT DATE AND TIME  
1 Set the Power Dial to “REC” and the Select 4 Place the pointer next to “DATE/TIME” by  
Dial to “MANUAL”.  
sliding the Zoom Lever. Press SET and “Day”  
begins blinking.  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in  
the viewfinder.  
Using the Zoom Lever (slide toward “+” to increase  
and toward “” to decrease), input the day. Press  
SET. Repeat the procedure to input the month, year,  
hour and minute. Press SET when the pointer is next  
to “END” to exit.  
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU  
3
Place the pointer next to “TO DATE/TIME  
MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Slide  
toward “+” to move up and toward “–” to  
move down. Press SET and the Date/Time  
Menu appears in the viewfinder.  
NOTE:  
If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock  
display will not move but the camcorder’s internal  
clock continues to operate. Once you close the  
menu, the date and time in the viewfinder begin  
operation from the current date and time, with no  
delay or loss.  
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)  
12  
EN  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
If you have already installed a fully charged battery, you can open the door without external power.  
CASSETTE HOLDER  
OPEN/EJECT SWITCH  
CASSETTE COVER  
Erase protection switch  
Make sure the  
window side is  
PUSH HERE  
facing out.  
• Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.  
• When shooting again after already shooting a scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously  
recorded scene is erased (recorded over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of whether the cassette holder  
comes out or not. See page 26 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.  
NOTES:  
OPEN CASSETTE DOOR  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to  
open. Do not apply force.  
1 Turn on the power, then slide the OPEN/EJECT  
switch in the direction of the arrow. The  
cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the  
direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder  
opens automatically.  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder  
doesn’t open, close the cassette cover and try  
again.  
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the  
holder when it’s closing. If this happens, the  
holder will open automatically after a few  
seconds.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a  
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cover.  
Do not touch internal components.  
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH  
HERE” to close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes  
completely before closing the cassette cover.  
When the battery's charge is low, you may  
not be able to close the cover. Do not apply  
force. Replace the battery with a fully  
charged one before continuing.  
** To protect valuable recordings . . .  
..... slide the erase protection switch on the back of  
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents  
this tape from being recorded over. If you decide  
later that you do want to record on this tape, slide  
the switch back to “REC” before loading the tape.  
TAPE  
DVM 30  
DVM 60  
RECORDING TIME  
Approx. 30 min.  
Approx. 60 min.  
EN  
13  
Hand Strap Attachment  
Diopter Adjustment  
The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm  
hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold  
the camcorder without using the Hand Strap.  
Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.  
VIEWFINDER  
OFF  
5S  
POWER DIAL  
DIOPTER ADJUST LEVER  
2
1
PAUSE  
ATTACH HAND STRAP  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1
Slide the strap through the eyelet, pulling  
firmly to ensure secure attachment.  
1 Set the Power Dial to “REC”.  
ADJUST DIOPTER  
2 Pull out the viewfinder and slide the Diopter  
Adjust Lever.  
•Slide in either direction, while looking at the  
viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.  
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)  
14  
EN  
RM-V708U Remote Control Unit  
You can use the RM-V708U to control the camcorder when its attached to the Docking Station.  
RECORDING START/STOP Button (pg. 57)  
PAUSE IN connector (pg. 51)  
ZOOM Buttons (pg. 47)  
POWER ON/OFF Button  
When the camcorders Power  
Dial is set to “PLAY”, you can  
turn the unit’s power on and off  
using the RM-V708U.  
DISPLAY Button (pg. 56)  
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AUDIO MONITOR  
Button (pg. 56)  
SHIFT Button (pg. 47)  
MBR SET Button (pg. 50)  
SLOW Rewind/Forward  
Buttons (pg. 42)  
AUDIO DUBBING  
Button (pg. 56)  
LEFT/RIGHT Buttons  
(pg. 47)  
DOWN Button (pg. 47)  
INSERT Button (pg. 57)  
UP Button (pg. 47)  
FADE/WIPE Button  
(pg. 51)  
EFFECT Button  
(pg. 48)  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
Button (pg. 48)  
Operation Buttons  
(pg. 47)  
CANCEL Button (pg. 52)  
R.A. EDIT Buttons (pg. 51)  
Installing The Battery  
The RM-V708U uses one lithium battery (CR2025).  
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER  
1
Pull out in the direction of the arrow while  
pressing the knob as shown.  
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER  
2 With the “+” side up, place the lithium battery  
(CR2025) in the holder.  
RE-INSERT HOLDER  
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
KNOB  
RECORDING  
EN  
15  
Full Auto/Manual Operation  
The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes.  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
MANUAL  
SELECT DIAL  
FULL AUTO  
MODE  
MANUAL MODE  
SELECT DIAL  
SELECT DIAL POSITION  
POSITION  
AUTO  
YES  
FOCUS  
YES  
EXPOSURE  
YES  
WB  
YES  
PRO  
YES  
Snapshot (pg. 22)  
Scene (pg. 19)*2  
Self-Timer (pg. 25)  
YES*1  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Date/Time Display  
ON  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
(pg. 27)  
Focus (pg. 40)  
AUTO  
AUTO/MAN  
ON/OFF  
AUTO/LOCK  
ON/OFF  
AUTO/LOCK  
ON/OFF  
AUTO/LOCK  
ON/OFF  
D.I.Stabilizer (pg. 17)*3 Not operational  
Exposure Control  
AUTO  
AUTO/LOCK  
AUTO/MAN  
AUTO/LOCK  
AUTO/LOCK  
(pg. 36)  
White Balance (pg. 38)  
Digital Zoom (pg. 23)  
P.AE/Effects (pg. 33)  
FADER/WIPE (pg. 28)  
AUTO  
AUTO/LOCK  
ON/OFF  
AUTO/LOCK  
ON/OFF  
AUTO/MAN  
ON/OFF  
AUTO/LOCK  
ON/OFF  
YES  
20x only  
Not operational  
Not operational  
YES (can't change once set)  
YES (can't change once set)  
YES  
*1– Factory-preset for “5S”. However, if you change the setting in the System Menu (pg. 18), either  
“5SD” or “ANIMATION” becomes available when you engage the “AUTO” mode.  
*2– Records in “AUTO” regardless of Select Dial setting.  
Make sure the Power Dial is in the “MANUAL” position when you make selections at the Recording Menu.  
*3– When D.I.Stabilizer is set to “ON”, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/100.  
RECORDING (Cont.)  
16  
EN  
Menus  
The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions: Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Digital Image  
Stabilizer, Gain Up, Fade/Wipe (pg. 28), P.AE/Effects (pg. 33), Date/Time Menu, and System Menu.  
The following selection procedure applies to Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization and Gain Up.  
VIEWFINDER  
VIEWFINDER  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
ZOOM  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
T
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
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ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
RECORDING MENU  
MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
SET  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
POWER DIAL  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
SELECT DIAL  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
Set the Power Dial to “REC” and set the Select  
Dial to “MANUAL”.  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
Cycle through the available settings of the  
selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in  
either direction, and stop when the one you  
want is displayed. Then press SET and the  
pointer automatically moves to “END”.  
1
4
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in  
the viewfinder.  
To set the parameters for a different function,  
repeat steps 3 and 4.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
3 Place the pointer next to the desired function  
by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The  
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the  
function has been selected.  
CLOSE RECORDING MENU  
5 Press SET. Selection is complete and the menu  
disappears.  
EN  
17  
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)  
When recording while holding the camcorder in  
your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or  
no contrast, subtle hand movements will cause  
shakiness in the recorded image.  
10X  
20X  
100X  
OFF  
SQUEEZE  
CINEMA  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
ON–Compensates for relatively small shakes that  
occur when shooting close up. “ ” appears in the  
viewfinder during recording. *This function is  
usable when the Select Dial is set to “MANUAL”.  
OFF–When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed  
position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to “OFF”.  
If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera  
to follow a moving subject, unnecessary  
ZOOM  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
compensation occurs and this can result in an  
unnatural recorded image.  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
NOTES:  
ON  
OFF  
A
AGC  
OFF  
The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand  
movements while shooting.  
The Stabilizer will not work when certain  
P.AE/ Effects (Classic Film, Strobe, Slow 1, 2  
(pg. 34) and Fade/Wipe Effects (Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve (pg. 30) are activated.  
Wide Mode  
This recording mode is compatible with  
The “  
” indicator appears blinking in the  
wide-screen TVs (16:9 aspect ratio). When using  
this mode, please refer to your wide-screen TV’s  
instruction manual.  
viewfinder.  
Zoom Magnification  
You can select 10x, 20x, or 100x zoom  
magnifications.  
SQUEEZE–For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio  
of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the  
screen without distortion.  
viewfinder.  
appears in the  
CINEMA–Inserts black bands at the top and bottom  
of the screen. Works with both 4:3 and 16:9 TVs.  
Used with the Sepia (pg. 34) or Monotone  
(pg. 34) modes, it gives the recorded scenes the  
look of a classic movie.  
10x–Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality  
of the recording.  
20x–Electronic processing (Digital zoom) that lets  
you get closer up.  
100x–Electronically-processed images at 100-times  
magnification.  
OFF–Select “OFF” when you don’t want to use  
either of the above modes (first set the Select Dial to  
“MANUAL”). *During Full-Auto operation, both  
Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable.  
Gain Up  
When you watch a “SQUEEZE”- or “CINEMA”-  
mode picture on a wide-screen TV, connect an S-  
Video cable between connector S1 or S2 on the TV  
and the S-Video output connector on the Docking  
Station, and adjust the setting at the TV manually to  
produce the appropriate 16:9 picture.  
During playback, the images is naturally expanded  
to fit the wide screen, with no proportional  
distortion.  
Bright, natural recordings can be taken even in  
areas with low or poor lighting.  
–The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/  
A
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.  
OFF–Select this setting when lighting is not a  
problem.  
NOTES:  
AGC–This is the factory setting, and is automatically  
activated during Auto operation. The overall  
appearance is jagged, but the image is bright and  
When recording using the Squeeze, the image in the  
viewfinder, as well as on a regular TV (if connected for  
playback) will be the standard aspect ratio and the  
picture will appear squeezed.  
the movements are more natural than in “  
mode.  
A
When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and  
Cinema, Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema  
during fast-forward or rewind.  
RECORDING (Cont.)  
18  
EN  
VIEWFINDER  
VIEWFINDER  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
ZOOM  
SCENE  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
5S  
T
BEEP  
ON  
WIND CUT  
SOUND MODE  
I D No .  
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
OFF  
48kHz  
07  
W
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
RECORDING MENU  
SYSTEM MENU  
MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
SET  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
POWER DIAL  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
SELECT DIAL  
System Menu  
The System Menu allows you to set the following functions: Scene, Beep, Wind Cut, Sound Mode and ID  
numbers.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
Set the Power Dial to “REC” and set the Select  
Dial to “MANUAL”.  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
Slide the Zoom Lever in either direction to  
cycle through the available settings for the  
selected function, and stop when the desired  
setting appears. Then press SET, and the  
pointer automatically moves to “END”.  
1
5
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in  
the viewfinder.  
To set the parameters for a different function,  
repeat steps 4 and 5.  
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU  
3 Place the pointer next to “TO SYSTEM MENU”  
by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The  
System Menu appears in the viewfinder.  
CLOSE SYSTEM MENU  
6 Press SET twice. Setting is complete and the  
System Menu disappears.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
4 Place the pointer next to the desired function  
by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The  
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the  
function has been selected.  
EN  
19  
5S  
5SD  
ANIM.  
ON  
OFF  
SCENE  
5S  
BEEP  
ON  
OFF  
WIND CUT  
SOUND MODE  
I D No .  
OFF  
48kHz  
07  
AUTO  
48 kHz  
32 kHz  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
This number will be necessary in the future  
when connecting the camcorder to a  
computer [01 to 99].  
Sound  
Beep  
Sound signals can be sampled at 48 kHz or 32 kHz.  
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or  
off, and at the beginning and end of recording.  
48 kHz–The camcorder is factory-preset for 48 kHz.  
This setting enables recording of stereo sound on  
two separate channels. *A tape recorded at 48 kHz  
cannot be used for Audio Dubbing.  
32 kHz–This setting enables recording of stereo  
sound on four separate channels, and is  
recommended for use when performing Audio  
Dubbing.  
ONTo activate the beep.  
OFFTo turn off the beep.  
NOTE:  
Beep is automatically turned on during Full Auto  
operation.  
Wind Cut  
When activated, this mode helps cut down on noise  
created by wind.  
Scene (5-Second Mode)  
This mode is enabled when the Power Dial is set to  
“5S”.  
AUTO–When shooting in high winds, noise is  
automatically reduced.  
•“ ” appears in the viewfinder.  
•The quality of the sound will change. This is  
normal.  
5S–Pressing RECORDING START/STOP allows you  
to take a 5-second “clip”. Press repeatedly for a  
succession of short recordings.  
5SD–If you record a 5-second clip within 5 minutes  
after the previous one, the end of the old scene  
dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a  
2-second period (pg. 24).  
ANIM. (Animation)–Each time you press  
RECORDING START/STOP, a 1/8-second recording  
is taken. By using an inanimate object and changing  
its position between shots, you can record the  
subject as though it’s moving.  
OFF–This function is disabled.  
NOTE:  
The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto  
operation.  
RECORDING (Cont.)  
20  
EN  
Basic Recording  
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (pgs. 8 – 19). Set the Select Dial to  
“AUTO” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.  
OFF  
VIEWFINDER  
5S  
REC  
STANDBY  
RECORDING  
START/STOP  
BUTTON  
DURING  
RECORDING  
VIEWFINDER  
POWER LAMP  
PAUSE  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
OFF  
5S  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
RECORD/STANDBY  
NOTE:  
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during  
recording, they are recorded onto the tape and can be displayed during playback (pg. 45).  
END RECORDING  
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER  
5 When you’re finished recording, press  
RECORDING START/STOP. Align the  
viewfinder’s mark with “CAMERA OFF”; the  
power lamp goes out and the lens cover closes  
automatically.  
1
Align its mark with “STANDBY”.  
TURN ON POWER  
2 Set the Power Dial to “REC”. The power lamp  
comes on and RECORD/STANDBY mode is  
engaged.  
• When transporting, make sure the viewfinder is in  
this position.  
• Before turning the power on again, you must pull  
out the viewfinder.  
•If you don’t pull out the viewfinder, the  
power cannot be turned on.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
3
Set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.  
NOTES:  
If 5 minutes elapse in the RECORD/STANDBY mode, the  
power shuts off automatically to conserve energy. To turn  
the camcorder on again, set the Power Dial to “OFF”,  
then to “REC”. As long as you don’t take out the tape you  
were using or play it back, you can continue recording  
from where you left off with no noticeable break.  
RECORD/STANDBY means that a tape is loaded and the  
camcorder is ready to record.  
•In the “AUTO” mode, only Zoom (20x),  
Snapshot, 5S (if you change the setting in the  
System Menu, either 5SD or ANIMATION  
becomes available – see pgs. 18 – 19) and  
Self-Timer are available.  
START RECORDING  
If RECORD/STANDBY (Pause) is engaged for 5 minutes,  
the Stop mode is automatically activated to protect the  
heads.  
If you start a recording on a blank portion of the tape, or  
onto a brand new tape, recording starts approximately  
3-4 seconds after you press RECORDING START/STOP.  
In order to record the entire scene or sequence, make  
sure to start recording slightly in advance.  
4 When “PAUSE” appears in the viewfinder,  
press RECORDING START/STOP. A beep  
signals the start of recording.  
EN  
21  
30min  
REC  
29 min  
1 min blinking  
2 min blinking  
3 min  
RE SHOOT  
0 min blinking  
CAN.  
Tape Remaining Indicator  
The time remaining on the tape is automatically  
monitored and displayed in the viewfinder  
(pg. 60). When the tape ends, “TAPE END”  
appears in the viewfinder.  
Re Shoot A Scene  
If you aren’t pleased with a scene you just recorded  
(after having checked it in the viewfinder), you can  
easily return to the beginning and record it again.  
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE  
1 Press RECORDING START/STOP, then press  
RE SHOOT. The tape returns automatically to  
the starting point of the most recent recording,  
and the camcorder enters RECORD/STANDBY  
mode.  
•If, after the tape has rewound to the  
beginning of the scene, you decide you don’t  
need to re-record, press CAN. The tape auto-  
matically fast-forwards to the end of the scene.  
Stable Shooting Positions  
Before pressing RECORDING START/  
STOP, ZOOM or SNAP SHOT, be sure to  
hold the camcorder with both hands.  
Fasten hand strap around wrist  
Feet set slightly  
apart with your  
body turned  
toward the  
subject  
Lean against a wall  
or pole for support  
For low  
shooting  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
22  
EN  
STANDBY  
PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORDING  
PRESS SNAPSHOT DURING RECORD/STANDBY  
SNAPSHOT  
Snapshot  
REWIND TAPE  
2
Press REW. Let the tape rewind to the begin-  
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take  
a snapshot, or several of them in succession.  
ning, where it stops automatically.  
BEGIN SEARCH  
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER  
1 Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover  
opens automatically.  
3 Press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder begins  
searching for the first scene recorded in  
Snapshot mode or where the Strobe effect was  
used.  
TAKE SNAPSHOT  
2 Press SNAPSHOT. “PHOTO” appears in the  
viewfinder, and the image, bordered by a white  
frame, will be recorded and displayed in the  
viewfinder for 6 seconds. The next image then  
gradually overlaps the snapshot and normal  
recording resumes.  
•If the first scene on the tape was recorded in  
Snapshot mode or with the Strobe effect, the  
camcorder may not be able to locate the  
exact beginning of the scene.  
Snapshot Search could malfunction if the  
recorded tape has:  
When using the Snapshot function from  
RECORD/STANDBY, the camcorder returns  
to RECORD/STANDBY after 6 seconds.  
The sound effect of a shutter closing is  
recorded together with the image.  
Too little time between Snap shots  
•Blank space between recordings  
•Snap shots taken using Motor Drive mode  
To Stop A Snapshot Search In Progress . . .  
..... press SNAPSHOT again.  
Motor Drive mode:  
NOTES:  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect  
similar to serial photography. (The interval between  
the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds)  
To temporarily stop playback, press PAUSE. This  
is known as “still playback”. Press again to  
resume normal playback. If still playback  
continues for more than about 3 minutes, the  
camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
If the camcorder is left in its Stop mode for 5  
minutes, its power goes off automatically.  
In the future, by attaching the camcorder to the  
Docking Station and connecting a video printer to  
the station, it will become possible to print out  
snapshots.  
Snapshot Search  
The Snapshot Search function enables you to  
quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the  
Snapshot mode, or scenes where Strobe was used.  
ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH  
1 Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.  
EN  
23  
ZOOM LEVER  
Digital zoom  
zone  
D
T
10X zoom  
zone  
W
ZOOM DISPLAY  
T
ZOOM IN (T: Tight)  
W
D
T
D
T
D
T
D
T
W
W
W
W
T
ZOOM OUT (W: Wide)  
W
NOTE:  
Zoom  
Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while  
the Video Echo effect (pg. 34), the Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve function (pg. 30) or the 5SD mode  
(pg. 24) are activated.  
Select any one of the three powers of magnification  
and get “closer” to the subject (pg. 17).  
Simply slide the Zoom Lever to either zoom in  
(toward “+”) or zoom out (toward “–”). The Zoom  
speed is variable — the quicker you slide the Zoom  
Lever, the quicker the zoom action.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
24  
EN  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
5S  
RECORDING  
START/STOP BUTTON  
STANDBY  
VIEWFINDER  
REC  
5S MODE  
Dissolve in the 5-Second mode  
After 5 sec.  
Select “5SD” at the System Menu (pg. 18).  
“5SD MODE” appears in the viewfinder in step 2  
below. Record one 5-second clip, and the image at the  
end of the clip is stored. If you record the next clip  
within 5 minutes, the previous scene dissolves as the  
new scene appears.  
PAUSE  
5S MODE  
* If you turn the power off, the stored image will be lost.  
RECORD/STANDBY  
Scene  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second  
function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/  
Wipe (pg. 28), P.AE/Effects (pg. 33) and other manual operations cannot be performed.  
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER  
Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover  
opens automatically.  
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING  
When you’re done, set the Power Dial to the  
“REC” or “OFF” position.  
1
3
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .  
..... instead of pressing RECORDING START/STOP  
in step 2, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder  
records a 6-second still with the shutter sound,  
but without the white border.  
SELECT MODE  
2 Set the Power Dial to “5S” and press RECORD-  
ING START/STOP. “5S MODE” appears in the  
viewfinder, the tally lamp lights to indicate the  
start of recording, and after 5 seconds the  
camcorder enters RECORD/STANDBY mode.  
If you press and hold RECORDING START/  
STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts,  
RECORD/STANDBY is not engaged.  
EN  
25  
STANDBY  
VIEWFINDER  
OFF  
F . AUTO  
F . AUTO  
– – –  
REC  
PAUSE  
5S  
After 15 sec.  
RECORDING  
START/STOP BUTTON  
DURING RECORDING  
Self-Timer  
Once the camcorder is set, you (or whomever is operating the camcorder) can get into the scene, putting the  
final touch on a memorable picture.  
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER  
Align its mark to “STANDBY”. The lens cover  
opens automatically.  
END RECORDING  
1
3
Press RECORDING START/STOP and set the  
Power Dial to the “REC” or “OFF” position.  
To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .  
..... in step 2, press SNAPSHOT instead of  
RECORDING START/STOP. After 15 seconds, a  
6-second still with the shutter sound effect and  
a white border is recorded. After that, the  
camcorder enters the RECORD/STANDBY  
mode.  
SELECT MODE  
2 Set the Power Dial to “  
” and press  
RECORDING START/STOP. “ ” appears in  
the viewfinder, and the tally lamp lights and  
begins blinking 15 seconds before recording  
starts. When the lamp stops blinking, recording  
begins.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
26  
EN  
OFF  
5S  
OFF  
5S  
RECORDING  
START/STOP BUTTON  
STOP PLAY  
/PAUSE  
REW  
FF  
PLAY  
/PAUSE  
RE SHOOT CAN.  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing  
back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this  
procedure.  
NOTES:  
SELECT MODE  
Starting at 00:00:00 (MIN:SEC:FRAME), the  
camcorder records a time reference signal from the  
beginning of the tape. See page 45 for information  
about displaying Time Codes.  
1 Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.  
START SEARCH  
2 Press PLAY, then press REW or FF. Watch in the  
viewfinder for the spot where you want to  
begin recording.  
The video recording may not start from exactly  
00:00:00.  
The Time Code cannot be reset.  
If you start recording from the end of the previous  
recording leaving no blank space, there may be  
situations where a clean transition is not possible.  
Whenever you start recording in a blank portion, the  
Time Code counts from 00:00:00. That means the  
camcorder may record the same Time Codes as a  
previously-recorded segment. Random Assemble  
Editing (pg. 51) may not function properly when  
using a tape with duplicated codes. To prevent this,  
start recording from the end of the previous recording  
leaving no blank space. Note that such a blank space  
may be also left between scenes when a tape is  
removed and re-inserted.  
ENGAGE STILL MODE  
3 Once you find the spot at which you want to  
start recording, press PLAY/PAUSE to engage  
the Still mode.  
START RECORDING  
4 Set the Power Dial to “REC” and press  
RECORDING START/STOP.  
Even if you record over the blank space between two  
already-recorded segments, the old Time Codes  
remain after the newly-recorded portion, and thus  
duplicated codes will still exist. Random Assemble  
Editing (pg. 51) may not function properly in the  
case.  
EN  
27  
VIEWFINDER  
VIEWFINDER  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
ZOOM  
ON SCREEN  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
OFF  
T
D I SPLAY  
OFF  
DATE / TIME  
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
25. 12. 96  
17:30  
W
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
RECORDING MENU  
DATE/TIME MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
MENU  
SET  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
POWER DIAL  
PRO  
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording  
You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” pg. 11). Set “DISPLAY” to “ON” in the  
Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time appears in the viewfinder if the Select Dial is set to “MANUAL”. The Date/  
Time is always displayed in the viewfinder when the Select Dial is set to “AUTO”.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
1 Set the Power Dial to "REC" and the Select Dial 5 Cycle through the available settings of the  
to “MANUAL”.  
selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in  
either direction, and stop when the one you  
want is displayed. Then press SET and the  
pointer automatically moves to “END”.  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in  
the viewfinder.  
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU  
3 Place the pointer next to “TO DATE/TIME  
MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Slide  
toward “+” to move up and toward “–” to  
move down. Press SET and the Date/Time  
Menu appears in the viewfinder.  
CLOSE RECORDING MENU  
6 Press SET twice. Selection is complete and the  
menu disappears.  
NOTE:  
Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON  
SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The  
display appears on the connected TV when the  
camcorder is in RECORD/STANDBY.  
INPUT DATE AND TIME  
4
Place the pointer next to “DISPLAY” by sliding  
the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The cursor  
stops blinking, indicating that the function has  
been selected.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
28  
EN  
VIEWFINDER  
VIEWFINDER  
FADER / W IPE SELECT  
FADER / W IPE SELECT  
OFF  
T
OFF  
W
K
H
WH ITE FADER  
BLACK FADER  
D I SSOLVE  
CORNER W IPE  
W INDOW W IPE  
1
2
3
4
5
W
K
H
WH ITE FADER  
BLACK FADER  
D I SSOLVE  
1
2
3
4
5
B
B
P
P
W
CORNER W IPE  
W INDOW W IPE  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
FADER/WIPE MENU  
After 2 sec.  
EFFECT  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
W
H
PAUSE  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
SET  
SELECT DIAL  
POWER DIAL  
FADE/WIPE Effects  
Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to  
scene.  
Select any one effect from the Fader/Wipe Menu. To use effects that don’t appear in the menu, exchange  
them (pg. 32).  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
Set the Select Dial to “PRO”. “EFFECT”  
appears in the viewfinder.  
START RECORDING  
1
4
Press RECORDING START/STOP. The buzzer  
sounds, indicating the start of recording.  
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU  
DEACTIVATE FADE/WIPE EFFECTS  
2 Press SET. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears in 5 In step 3, place the pointer next to “OFF”.  
the viewfinder.  
SELECT EFFECT  
NOTES:  
3 Place the pointer next to the desired effect by  
If certain P.AE/Effects are activated, some Fade/Wipe  
Effects cannot be used. If you select a Fade/Wipe  
Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the  
indication blinks.  
sliding the Zoom Lever.  
Once you select the desired effect, the Fader/  
Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is  
activated within 2 seconds. The indicator  
representing the selected effect appears in the  
viewfinder.  
The P.AE Effect Menu is displayed if SET is pressed  
twice. Press SET again to display the Fader/Wipe  
Menu.  
Keep SET pressed to continue displaying the menu  
until you make your selection using the Zoom Lever.  
Beep won't sound when the Select Dial is set to  
“MANUAL” (pg. 18) if “BEEP” is set to “OFF” in  
the System Menu.  
NOTE:  
Refer to pages 29 – 31 for Fade/Wipe effects and  
techniques.  
EN  
29  
FADE  
EXAMPLE  
Fade In  
W
H
WHITE FADER  
Fade Out  
WIPE  
EXAMPLE  
SCROLL WIPE  
Wipe In  
RECORDING  
START/STOP BUTTON  
Wipe Out  
Fades and Wipes  
A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen (Fade In/Wipe In), or disappears, leaving a black or  
white screen (Fade Out/Wipe Out). Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader/Wipe Menu (pg. 28).  
SHUTTER WIPE:  
ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN  
Wipe in toward the center of a black screen  
1 Press RECORDING START/STOP to start  
from the top and bottom, or wipe out from  
recording, and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs  
the center toward the top and bottom,  
automatically.  
leaving a black screen.  
ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT  
When you want to stop recording the scene,  
press RECORDING START/STOP. Before the  
camcorder enters the RECORD/STANDBY  
mode, the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs  
automatically.  
SLIDE WIPE:  
2
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from  
left to right.  
DOOR WIPE:  
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.  
NOTE:  
You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by  
pressing and holding the RECORDING START/  
STOP button.  
CORNER WIPE:  
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper  
right to the lower left corner, or wipe out  
from lower left to upper right, leaving a  
black screen.  
WHITE FADER:  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
W
H
BLACK FADER:  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
B
K
WINDOW WIPE:  
BLACK & WHITE FADER:  
Fade in to a color screen from a black and  
white screen, or fade out from color to  
black and white.  
The scene starts in the center of a black  
screen and wipes in toward the corners, or  
comes in from the corners, gradually wiping  
out to the center.  
B/W  
MOSAIC FADER:  
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic  
effect.  
SCROLL WIPE:  
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.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
30  
EN  
Previous scene end  
EXAMPLE  
SCROLL WIPE  
The next scene gradually  
wipes in over the previous  
scene.  
P
Within 5 minutes . . .  
RECORDING START/STOP  
BUTTON  
Wipe In  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve  
Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect. There are 6 Picture  
Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader/Wipe Menu (pg. 28). If you  
want to use effects not currently appearing on the menu, exchange those appearing for others (pg. 32).  
SLIDE WIPE:  
START RECORDING  
P
P
The next scene gradually wipes in over  
the previous one from right to left.  
1
2
Press RECORDING START/STOP.  
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE  
Press RECORDING START/STOP when one  
scene is finished. The point at which the scene  
ended is stored in memory.  
DOOR WIPE:  
The previous scene wipes out from the  
center to the right and left, like a door  
being pushed open to reveal the next  
scene.  
RESUME RECORDING  
CORNER WIPE:  
The new scene wipes in over the  
previous one from the upper right corner  
to the lower left corner.  
3 If you start recording a new scene within 5  
minutes of the end of the previous recording  
(without having turned the camcorder’s power  
off), the previous scene wipes out from bottom  
to top, revealing the new scene.  
P
P
WINDOW WIPE:  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the  
center of the screen toward the corners,  
covering the previous scene.  
NOTES:  
If you turn off the power after having finished  
recording a scene, the stored point is erased.  
This disables the Picture Wipe/Dissolve  
combination. When this happens, the Picture  
Wipe/Dissolve indicator blinks. Try recording  
again, but don’t turn the power off when you’re  
finished. The camcorder stores the end point of  
the last recorded scene, and you can use Picture  
Wipe/Dissolve between the last scene and the  
next one.  
SCROLL WIPE:  
P
P
The new scene wipes in over the last one  
from the bottom of the screen to the top.  
SHUTTER WIPE:  
The new scene wipes in over the  
previous one from the center toward the  
top and bottom of the screen.  
DISSOLVE:  
The new scene gradually appears as the  
old one gradually disappears.  
P
The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is  
not stored.  
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31  
RECORDING  
START/STOP BUTTON  
Random Variations  
START RECORDING  
1 Press RECORDING START/STOP, and “  
?
R
appears in the viewfinder. The camcorder does  
the rest, selecting an effect at random.  
?
R
RANDOM FADER:  
When this function is activated, the camcorder  
randomly selects the effect used in scene transition  
(from the Fade and Wipe effects).  
•The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe  
In. If you press RECORDING START/STOP  
during recording, RECORD/STANDBY mode  
is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out;  
when you resume recording, it begins with a  
Fade In or Wipe In.  
B/W  
W
H
BK  
NOTES:  
The camcorder chooses one of the fades/wipes at  
random.  
The Picture Wipe/Dissolve feature is not available  
when Random Fader is activated.  
When using MOSAIC FADER, a black bar may  
appear at the bottom of the screen.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
32  
EN  
WIDE MODE  
ZOOM  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
FADER /W IPE CUSTOMIZE  
D I S  
T
WH  
GA I N UP  
WH ITE FADER  
BLACK FADER  
D I SSOLVE  
1
2
3
4
5
BK  
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
P
CORNER W IPE  
W INDOW W IPE  
W
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
RECORDING MENU  
FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE  
MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
SET  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
POWER DIAL  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects  
You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others. After exchanging, the new  
effects appear in the Fader/Wipe Menu.  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
SELECT NEW EFFECT  
1
2
Set the Select Dial to “PRO”.  
5
Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding  
the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop  
when the one you want is displayed. Press SET.  
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in  
the viewfinder.  
•The pointer automatically moves to “END”.  
To replace other effects, repeat steps 4 and 5.  
ACCESS FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE  
CLOSE MENU  
3 MENU  
6 Press SET twice. Selection is complete, and  
you can use the new effects during recording  
(pg. 28).  
Place the pointer next to “TO FADER/WIPE  
MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press  
SET. The Fader/Wipe Customize Menu appears.  
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED  
4 Place the pointer next to the number of the  
effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom  
Lever, then press SET. The cursor stops  
blinking.  
EN  
33  
VIEWFINDER  
P . AE / EFFECT SELECT  
OFF  
VIEWFINDER  
P . AE / EFFECT SELECT  
OFF  
T
1
2
3
4
5
1/250 SHUTTER 1/250  
TW IL IGHT  
1
2
3
4
5
1/250 SHUTTER 1/250  
TW IL IGHT  
SEP I A  
SEP I A  
B/  
W
MONOTONE  
B/  
W
MONOTONE  
W
CLASS IC F I LM  
CLASS IC F I LM  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
P.AE/EFFECTS MENU  
(FACTORY SETTING)  
After 2 sec.  
EFFECT  
PAUSE  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
The indicator for the  
selected mode appears, and  
the selected mode is  
engaged.  
SET  
SELECT DIAL  
POWER DIAL  
P.AE/Effects  
You can choose any one of the effects from the P.AE/Effects Menu. In addition, you can exchange 5 of the 13  
options that appear for other available effects (pg. 35).  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
1 Set the Select Dial to “PRO”. “EFFECT”  
appears in the viewfinder.  
DISABLE PRODUCTION EFFECT  
4 To turn off the selected effect, re-access the  
P.AE/Effects Menu and place the pointer next to  
“OFF” by sliding the Zoom Lever.  
ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS  
2 MENU  
NOTE:  
Press SET twice. The P.AE/Effects Menu appears  
in the viewfinder.  
If certain Fades or Wipes are activated, some  
P.AE/Effects cannot be used, If you select a P.AE/  
Effect that is unusable in the current situation, the  
effect’s name or symbol begins flashing.  
SELECT EFFECT  
3 Place the pointer next to the desired effect by  
sliding the Zoom Lever.  
•Approximately 2 seconds after you place the  
pointer, the P.AE/Effects Menu disappears and  
the selected mode is activated. The name or  
symbol of the selected mode appears in the  
viewfinder.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
34  
EN  
MONOTONE 
ߛ
 
B/  
W
Like classic black and white films, your footage is  
shot in B/W. Used together with the Wide  
Cinema function, it enhances the “classic film”  
effect.  
VIDEO ECHO  
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your  
recording a “fantasy” feeling.  
SEPIA 
ߛ
 
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for  
a classic look.  
STROBE  
CLASSIC FILM 
ߛ
 
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
SHUTTER  
(Variable  
(Shutter  
(Speed)  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
TWILIGHT 
ߛ
 
1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a  
second.  
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a  
second.  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
1/250 (factory preset), 1/500–These settings  
allow fast-moving images to be captured one  
frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion  
playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker  
the picture becomes. Use in areas with good  
lighting.  
** Checked “
ߛ
”effects are factory preset.  
To use other effects, refer to “Exchanging P.AE/  
Effects” on page 35.  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter  
than they would be under good natural lighting.  
x 4 = 4 times sensitivity  
1
(shutter speed 1/12.5 sec.)  
x 10 = 10 times sensitivity  
(shutter speed 1/5 sec.)  
2
NOTES:  
When using Slow, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.  
Use Slow only in dark areas.  
The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use.  
If the image is out of focus, adjust manually. It is also recommended that you use a tripod, if  
possible.  
EN  
35  
VIEWFINDER  
VIEWFINDER  
WIDE MODE  
OFF  
20X  
OFF  
AGC  
P . AE / EFFECT CUSTOMIZE  
ZOOM  
D I S  
GA I N UP  
1
2
3
4
5
1/250 SHUTTER1/250  
TW IL IGHT  
T
TO FADER / W IPE MENU  
TO P . AE / EFFECT MENU  
TO DAT E / TIME MENU  
TO SYSTEM MENU  
SEP I A  
B/  
W
MONOTONE  
W
CLASS IC F I LM  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
RECORDING MENU  
P.AE/EFFECT  
CUSTOMIZE MENU  
MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
SET  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
POWER DIAL  
PRO  
SELECT DIAL  
Exchanging P.AE/Effects  
You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others.  
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED  
4 Place the pointer next to the number of the  
effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom  
Lever, then press SET. The pointer stops  
blinking.  
SELECT MODE  
1 Set the Select Dial to “PRO”.  
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU  
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in  
the viewfinder.  
SELECT NEW EFFECT  
ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS  
5 Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding  
the Zoom Lever in either direction, and stop  
when the one you want is displayed. Press SET.  
3 CUSTOMIZE MENU  
Place the pointer next to “TO P.AE/EFFECT  
MENU” by sliding the Zoom Lever. Then press  
SET and the P.AE/Effect Customize Menu  
appears in the viewfinder.  
•The pointer automatically moves to “END”.  
To replace other effects, repeat steps 4 and 5.  
CLOSE MENU  
6 Press SET twice. Selection is finished, and you  
can use the new effect(s) in recording  
(pg. 33).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
36  
EN  
EXP.  
0
ZOOM LEVER  
T
EXPOSURE DISPLAY  
W
AUTO  
FOCUS  
OFF  
5S  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
SET  
PRO  
POWER DIAL  
SELECT DIAL  
Exposure Control  
Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari-  
son with the subject, adjust the Exposure manually.  
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
SELECT MODE  
..... set the Select Dial to “EXP”, then press SET  
1 Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP” is displayed  
quickly. The Exposure setting display disappears.  
in the viewfinder.  
Or set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.  
ADJUST EXPOSURE  
NOTES:  
2 Slide the Zoom Lever while holding down SET.  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in  
the following situations:  
The Exposure Control indicator appears in the  
Viewfinder.  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the  
subject light.  
The adjustment range is from –6 to +6. Slide  
toward “+” to brighten the image, or toward  
“–” to darken it.  
EN  
37  
L
IRIS LOCK INDICATOR  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
OFF  
5S  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
SET  
PRO  
POWER DIAL  
SELECT DIAL  
Iris Lock  
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance  
(thus its size in the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will  
not darken.  
NOTES:  
SELECT MODE  
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa-  
tions:  
1
Set the Select Dial to “EXP”. “EXP.” is displayed  
in the viewfinder.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When the subject is backing away.  
When zooming.  
CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS  
2 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the  
viewfinder, then press and hold SET for about 2  
L
seconds. The exposure setting display and “  
appear, indicating that the iris is locked.  
** Locking the exposure control and the iris  
After step 1, adjust the exposure using the Zoom  
Switch while holding SET. Then lock the iris in  
step 2. For automatic locking, press SET quickly.  
The iris becomes automatic after about 2  
seconds.  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
..... set the Select Dial to “EXP”, then press SET. The  
L
exposure setting display and “ ” disappear. Or  
set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.  
Iris  
Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-  
lighted environment, the human pupil contracts to  
keep too much light from enterintg. In low lighting,  
the pupil dilates to allow more light in.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
38  
EN  
POWER DIAL  
SELECT DIAL  
AUTO  
MWB  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
WHITE BALANCE SELECT  
ZOOM LEVER  
PRO  
SET  
WB  
AUTO  
MWB  
PAUSE  
T
W
White Balance Adjustment  
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is  
correct. all other colors will be accurately reproduced.  
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, when you want to shoot in various types of  
lighting, or when shooting a scene with changing tint, use this function.  
SELECT MODE  
ENTER SELECTION  
1 Set the Select Dial to “WB”. “WB” appears in 4 Press SET. Setting is complete and the indicator  
the viewfinder.  
representing the selected setting appears in the  
viewfinder.  
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE DISPLAY  
Press SET. The White Balance display appears  
in the viewfinder.  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
..... select “AUTO” in step 3. Or set the Select Dial to  
“AUTO”.  
2
3
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE  
Slide the Zoom Lever in the appropriate  
direction while watching in the viewfinder.  
NOTES:  
White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects  
Sepia or Monotone are activated.  
Confirm the tint setting on a TV before  
connecting, to make sure the displays are as close  
as possible.  
AUTO–The white balance is adjusted automatically.  
This is the factory preset position.  
MWB  
–When shooting with the white balance  
already having been set on the subject (pg. 39).  
”– When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.  
”– When using a video light or other similar  
type of lighting.  
EN  
39  
AUTO  
MWB  
WHITE PAPER  
AUTO  
MWB  
T
W
AUTO  
WB  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MWB  
PAUSE  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
PRO  
SET  
MWB Operation  
Set this function before shooting subjects under various types of lighting.  
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
SELECT MODE  
..... In step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The  
white balance is adjusted based on the color,  
changing the tint. Red paper — deeper green;  
blue paper — orange; yellow paper — deeper  
purple.  
1 In step 3 of the White Balance adjustment  
(pg. 38), select “MWB  
”.  
SET MWB  
2
3
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.  
NOTES:  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the tint  
of the subject will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
ENTER SETTING  
Press and hold SET. When the MWB  
indicator begins blinking, release the button.  
The camcorder exits the menu and setting is  
complete.  
The MWB indicator  
viewfinder.  
appears in the  
Once you adjust white balance during MWB  
operation, the setting is retained even if the power  
is turned off or the battery removed.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (Cont.)  
40  
EN  
FOCUS ZONE (Focus is adjusted  
at the center of the screen)  
FOCUS  
ZOOM LEVER  
T
MANUAL FOCUS  
INDICATOR  
W
AUTO  
FOCUS  
OFF  
5S  
EXP.  
WB  
SET  
SET  
PRO  
POWER DIAL  
SELECT DIAL  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
The recorder, in most cases, adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically. However, when focusing  
is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder, adjust the focus manually.  
To Change To Auto Focus . . .  
SELECT MODE  
..... set the Select Dial to “FOCUS” and press SET  
1
Set the Select Dial to “FOCUS”. “FOCUS” is  
displayed in the viewfinder.  
once quickly. The manual focus indications  
disappear. Or set the Select Dial to “AUTO”.  
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY  
NOTES:  
2 Press SET. The Manual Focus display appears  
in the viewfinder. The focus is locked at this  
point.  
Manual focus is recommended in the following  
situations:  
When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object  
with little or no contrast.  
When wire or other obstacles come between the  
camcorder and the subject.  
When shooting in dark places.  
When shooting objects with a detailed design or  
pattern.  
When shooting under flourescent or flickering  
lighting.  
ADJUST FOCUS  
3 While holding down SET, slide the Zoom Lever  
toward “+” to adjust to faraway targets, or  
toward “–” to focus on closer targets.  
When the focus reaches its near or far limit,  
the “ ” or “ ” will begin blinking.  
•When focus cannot be adjusted manually, try  
zooming in or out, then try the manual focus  
adjustment again.  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
EN  
41  
POWER DIAL  
RELEASE BUTTON  
TO DC INPUT JACK  
AC POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER  
To AC outlet  
LOCK LEVER  
MULTI JACK  
DOCKING STATION  
POWER CORD  
TO DC JACK  
Docking Station Attachment  
When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station, you can add many interesting effects during  
playback.  
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS  
SELECT MODE  
1
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
5
Set the Power Dial to “PLAY”.  
PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING  
2 STATION  
Using The Remote Control During Playback  
Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking  
Station, you can use the RM-V708U remote control  
for regular playback, slow motion  
If you plan to use the MENU button while the  
camcorder is docked, you need to pull out its  
viewfinder before attaching.  
(approx. 1/10 speed– pg. 42), Playback Zoom  
(pg. 47), and P.AE/Effects (pg. 48).  
ATTACH AND LOCKS  
3 Press down on the camcorder and slide the  
Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. The  
camcorder and the Docking Station are now  
securely attached.  
Charging The Camcorder Battery  
If you attach the camcorder with the battery  
installed to the Docking Station, you can charge the  
battery. Set the Power Dial to “OFF”, then perform  
steps 1 through 4 of the Docking Station Attachment  
procedure. The Docking Station’s charging lamp  
starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun.  
When it stops blinking but stays on, charging is  
complete. It normally take approximately 170  
minutes to charge using this method.  
•Make sure that the camcorder does not have  
a DC cord or an AV cable connected to it  
before attaching.  
•When removing the camcorder, press the  
Release button and lift the camera out.  
SUPPLY POWER  
4
Connect the AC Adapter between the Docking  
Station and an AC outlet.  
•Do not attach or remove the battery while the  
camcorder is attached to the Docking Station.  
•The Docking Station cannot function using  
the camcorder’s battery.  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections (Cont.)  
42  
EN  
TV Playback  
* Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.  
NOTE:  
During playback, if the camcorder is left on its side for an extended period, its surface will become very  
warm. It is recommended that you use the Docking Station (pg. 41) or the CAM Stand (pg. 43) during  
playback.  
AC POWER  
ADAPTER/CHARGER  
TO DC  
OUTPUT  
JACK  
DC CORD  
TO S-VIDEO INPUT JACK  
VIDEO OUT select switch  
(Y/C or CVBS)  
TO DC INPUT  
JACK  
When an  
S-Video jack  
is available.  
S-VIDEO CABLE  
Connect to AV  
jack-equipped  
TV or to VCR.  
TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT JACK  
TO AUDIO OUTPUT  
JACKS (L/R)  
TO AUDIO INPUT  
JACKS (L/R)  
Cable adapter (provided)  
AUDIO and  
VIDEO cable  
VCR (Recording deck)  
TO VIDEO INPUT JACK  
RED  
WHITE  
RED  
WHITE  
YELLOW  
TO VIDEO OUTPUT  
JACK  
YELLOW  
CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO  
END PLAYBACK  
1 TV OR VCR  
6 Press STOP and, if you’re not going to  
continue using the camcorder, set the Power  
Dial to “OFF”.  
Connect as shown in the illustration.  
TURN ON POWER  
2 Turn on the power to the camcorder and the TV/VCR.  
NOTES:  
To change from normal to slow-motion playback,  
press PAUSE, then point the remote control at the  
Docking Station and press SLOW. After playing  
back in slow motion for about 20 seconds,  
normal playback resumes. To stop slow-motion  
playback in progress, press PLAY.  
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE  
Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for  
3
video playback.  
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 4.  
If not . . . go to step 5.  
During slow-motion playback, due to digital  
image processing, the picture may take on a  
mosaic effect.  
Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as  
required: either to “CVBS” (with the direct VCR  
connection) or to “Y/C” (with the RGB converter  
connection).  
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV  
4 INPUT  
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. You can watch the scenes you recorded  
5
on the TV.  
EN  
43  
VCR/TV Connection  
B
MIC  
C
To AV OUT  
AV-OUT  
DC-IN 6V  
c
b
a
A
CAM STAND  
AUDIO and VIDEO cable  
(ø3.5 DV TV or VCR)  
VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS)  
To AUDIO and  
VIDEO IN  
connectors  
Cable adapter (provided)  
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR  
START PLAYBACK  
1 VCR  
6 Slide the cover (pg. 44) and press PLAY.  
You can watch the scenes you recorded on the  
TV.  
Connect as shown in the illustration.  
ATTACH CAM STAND TO  
END PLAYBACK  
2 CAMCORDER  
7 Press STOP and, if you’re not going to  
continue using the camcorder, set the Power  
pDial to “OFF”.  
a
B
b
C
c
A
Line up  
with  
,
with  
and  
with  
.
The CAM Stand has two sides. One side is  
used to hold the camcorder upright and the  
other side is used to hold the camcorder flat.  
NOTES:  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV . . .  
TURN ON POWER  
3 Turn on the power to the camcorder and the  
TV/VCR.  
Date/Time, Time Code  
..... set to “ON” or “OFF” in the Playback Menu  
(pg. 45).  
Playback Sound Mode Display  
..... set the Power Dial to “REC”, and set “ON  
SCREEN” in the Date/Time Menu (pg. 27)  
to “ON” or “OFF”. Then set the Power Dial  
back to “PLAY”.  
SELECT TV’S VIDEO MODE  
4
Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate  
for video playback.  
If Using A VCR . . . go to step 5.  
If not . . . go to step 6.  
Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as  
required: either to “CVBS” (with the direct VCR  
connection) or to “Y/C” (with the RGB converter  
connection).  
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV  
5 INPUT  
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
PLAYBACK Playback Menu  
44  
EN  
Playback Menu  
The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions: Playback Sound (48 kHz, 32 kHz), Synchro  
Comp, Display and Time Code. The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (pgs. 54 – 55).  
PLAYBACK MENU  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
SOUND 2  
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND  
32kHz MODE SOUND  
1
SYNCHRO  
D I SPLAY  
0 . 0  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
T I ME CODE OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
POWER DIAL  
MENU  
ZOOM LEVER  
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND  
T
32kHz MODE SOUND  
1
SYNCHRO  
D I SPLAY  
0 . 0  
ON  
T I ME CODE OFF  
W
SET  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU  
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS  
1 Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears in 3 Slide the Zoom Lever to cycle through the  
the viewfinder and on the connected TV.  
available settings for the selected function, and  
stop when the desired setting appears. Then  
press SET, and the pointer automatically moves  
to “END”.  
SELECT FUNCTION  
2
Place the pointer next to the desired function  
by sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The  
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the  
function has been selected.  
To set parameters for other functions, repeat  
steps 2 and 3.  
CLOSE MENU  
4 Press SET again, and the menu disappears.  
EN  
45  
Playback Sound  
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the  
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. (48 kHz is preset to “FULL  
SOUND” and 32 kHz is preset to “SOUND 1”.)  
RECORDING SOUND  
DISPLAY  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
OUTPUT SOUND  
48 kHz  
Stereo sound  
“L” sound is output on both channels  
“R” sound is output on both channels  
SOUND 2  
32 kHz  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
Stereo sound  
SOUND 2  
When watching a tape recorded at 48 kHz, if you want to change the output sound, access the Playback  
Menu and, in step 3 on page 44, select “48kHz MODE” and set it for “FULL SOUND”, “SOUND 1” or  
“SOUND 2”. When playing back a tape recorded at 32kHz, set in the same manner. For information on  
output sound during Audio Dubbing, see page 56.  
NOTES:  
You can also use the RM-V708U remote control’s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound  
(without having to access the Playback Menu). Make sure you point the remote control at the Docking  
Stations sensor.  
During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made. This detection  
cannot be made during fast-forward or rewind.  
VIEWFINDER  
MINUTES  
SECONDS  
25. 12. 96  
FRAMES*  
10:35  
12 : 34 : 24  
*25 frames = 1 second  
Displaying The Time Code During  
Playback  
You can display the Time Code on screen during  
playback. This is especially useful for editing. This  
function is preset to “OFF”. To turn it on, select  
“TIME CODE” at the Playback Menu and change  
the setting. (pg. 44)  
Displaying the Date During Playback  
If the time has been set, the date is automatically  
recorded separately from the recorded video signal.  
You can display or remove the date anytime during  
playback. This function is preset to “ON”. To turn it  
off, select “DISPLAY” at the Playback Menu and  
change the setting. (pg. 44)  
ON– The date is displayed on the playback screen.  
OFFThe date is not displayed.  
ON– The Time Code is displayed on the playback  
screen.  
OFFThe Time Code doesn’t appear.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
46  
EN  
You can watch what you’ve recorded in the viewfinder.  
OFF  
POWER  
LAMP  
5S  
REW  
RE SHOOT  
POWER DIAL  
PLAY  
/PAUSE  
OPERATION PANEL  
COVER  
NOTES:  
SELECT MODE  
You can also perform a High-Speed Search by  
pressing and holding REW or FF during the PLAY  
mode. The search continues as long as you hold  
the button. Once you release it, normal playback  
resumes.  
1 Pull out the viewfinder and set the Power Dial  
to “PLAY”.  
OPEN COVER  
2
3
Slide the camcorders Operation Panel cover  
as shown in the illustration.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during  
High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.  
The sound is not available during High-Speed  
Search.  
REWIND TAPE  
Press REW. If you rewind all the way to the end  
of the tape, it stops automatically.  
Still Playback  
WATCH RECORDING  
To temporarily stop playback, press PAUSE. Press  
again to resume playback. If still playback  
continues for more than about 3 minutes, the  
camcorders Stop mode is automatically engaged.  
After 5 minutes in the stop mode, the camcorder’s  
power is automatically turned off.  
4 Press PLAY. You can watch the recording in the  
viewfinder.  
3
END PLAYBACK  
5 Press STOP and set the Power Dial to “OFF”.  
To Perform High-Speed Search . . .  
..... press REW or FF after pressing PLAY. The tape  
will move at approximately 9 times the normal  
playback speed. Watch in the viewfinder and,  
when you reach the spot you want to see, press  
PLAY and normal playback resumes.  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
EN  
47  
POWER DIAL  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
Normal  
playback  
REMOTE SENSOR  
ZOOM  
SHIFT  
Press T  
T
W
LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN  
STOP  
PAUSE  
Press (RIGHT)  
to move image  
RM-V708U (provided)  
Playback Zoom  
The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback.  
FIND ‘ZOOM’ SCENE  
END ZOOM  
1 Press PLAY to start playback.  
4 Press and hold W until magnification returns to  
normal. Or, press STOP and then press PLAY.  
ACTIVATE ZOOM  
2 Press ZOOM on the remote control. Make sure  
the remote control is pointed at the Docking  
Station’s sensor.  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and  
normal playback.  
If the Video Echo effect (pg. 48) is selected  
during playback zoom, playback zoom is  
canceled.  
•Pressing T zooms in.  
LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED  
3 SCENE  
You can move the image on screen around to  
find a particular portion of the picture. While  
holding down SHIFT, press (LEFT),  
(RIGHT), (UP) and (DOWN).  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features (Cont.)  
48  
EN  
POWER DIAL  
PLAY  
REMOTE SENSOR  
EFFECT SELECT  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
CLASS IC F I LM  
MONOTONE  
SEP I A  
B/W  
T
W
STROBE  
V I DEO ECHO  
P.AE EFFECT SELECT SCREEN  
(Playback)  
EFFECT  
EFFECT ON/OFF  
RM-V708U (provided)  
Playback Effects  
These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture. You can use any one of the 5 effects.  
NOTE:  
START PLAYBACK  
To deactivate the selected effect, press  
EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
1
Press PLAY.  
ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video  
Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they  
did in recording. Refer to page 34 for more  
information.  
2 MENU  
Point the remote control at the Docking  
Station’s sensor and press EFFECT. The  
Production Effects Menu appears on the  
connected TV.  
SELECT EFFECT  
3 Place the pointer next to the desired effect by  
pressing EFFECT. After 2 seconds the menu  
disappears and the selected function is  
activated.  
EDITING  
Docking Station  
EN  
49  
Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” on pages 41 and 42 for attachment procedures. Make sure the  
camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing.  
Dubbing  
You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual  
for details.  
PLAY  
STOP  
POWER DIAL  
VCR (Recording deck)  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
END RECORDING  
1 Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as 5 Press STOP to stop the source tape, and  
shown in the illustration on page 42.  
engage the VCR’s stop mode.  
START PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
2
3
Press PLAY to play back the source tape.  
You can use Playback Zoom (pg. 47) or  
Playback P.AE/Effects (pg. 48) in step 2.  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the  
viewfinder indications don’t appear on the  
connected TV. If they do appear during dubbing,  
they are being recorded onto the new tape.  
To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display, press  
DISPLAY on the RM-V708U Remote Control.  
Select “DISPLAY” and “TIME CODE” from the  
Playback Menu to show or hide the Date/Time  
and the Time Code on the recording.  
START RECORDING  
While watching on the connected TV, engage  
your VCR’s record mode from the spot on the  
source tape you want to begin recording.  
PAUSE RECORDING  
Engage your VCR’s pause mode to stop  
recording a segment.  
4
EDITING (Cont.)  
50  
EN  
Brand Setting  
Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing, or  
control the VCR using the RM-V708U remote  
control, you must set the VCR brand.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
The remote control is capable of controlling basic  
VCR functions (PLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE, STOP). After  
you’ve set the brand, point the remote at the VCR’s  
sensor and press the appropriate button.  
* Some video decks cannot be controlled.  
There are two types of signals:  
A [ Operation Confirmation  
When the VCR does not operate . . .  
B [ Operation Confirmation  
3
T
W
MBR SET  
SHIFT  
1
6
2
4
5
The following procedure explains how to set the  
VCR brand.  
NOTE:  
Make sure the VCR’s power is off before beginning  
the procedure.  
RM-V708U  
(provided)  
7 8 9 `  
PRESS AND HOLD SET BUTTON  
1 Make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
VCR.  
VCR CODE LIST  
ENTER BRAND  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
2
3
Press the appropriate brand setting button from  
the VCR Code List.  
NAME  
AKAI  
6
6
7
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
7
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
3
RELEASE SET BUTTON  
Turn on the VCR’s power and make sure it is  
operating properly.  
•When the remote control’s battery expires,  
reset the brand after installing a fresh battery.  
BLAUPUNKT  
FERGUSON  
1
3
9
9
3
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
2
SANYO  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
1
3
4ꢀ  
4
SELECO, REX  
SHARP  
9
9
1ꢀ  
6
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
SONY  
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1
MITSUBISHI  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
NEC  
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
9
9
9
3
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
2
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
EN  
51  
Random Assemble Editing  
Using the RM-V708U remote control, you can use P.AE/Effects and make an original edited tape.  
SOURCE TAPE (Camcorder)  
NEW TAPE (VCR)  
T
W
TO REMOTE PAUSE  
JACK  
TO EDITING JACK  
EDITING CABLE  
TO S-VIDEO  
OUTPUT JACK  
TO S-VIDEO  
INPUT JACK  
RM-V708U  
VIDEO OUT  
select switch  
(Y/C or CVBS)  
S-VIDEO CABLE  
TO AUDIO  
INPUT JACKS (L/R)  
TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS (L/R)  
AUDIO and VIDEO cable  
RED  
RED  
WHITE  
WHITE  
YELLOW  
YELLOW  
TO VIDEO OUTPUT JACK  
TO VIDEO INPUT JACK  
Cable adapter (provided)  
If your VCR has the 21-pin AV input  
connector (SCART), use the provided  
cable adapter.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
START SOURCE PLAYBACK  
1 Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and 2 Press PLAY and then press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF  
make sure that the playback picture and sound  
are available on the connected TV (pg. 42).  
on the remote control. Make sure to point the  
remote control at the Docking Station's sensor.  
•The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
•If you're not using a Fade/Wipe at the  
PROGRAM 1 Edit-In point, go to step 4.  
NOTES:  
When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause  
terminal, connect the editing jack on the Docking  
Station to the VCRs remote pause terminal using an  
editing cable.  
If the VCR has an S-Video input terminal, connect it  
using an S-Video cable.  
If the VCR has only one audio input terminal,  
connect it using a conversion plug.  
Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as  
required: either to “CVBS” (with the direct VCR  
connection) or to “Y/C” (with the RGB converter  
connection).  
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN  
3 Press FADE/WIPE.  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing  
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want  
is displayed.  
You can’t use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1, or at the end of the  
last scene.  
To Operate The VCR With The Remote Control . . .  
..... press and hold SHIFT, then press the  
appropriate control button.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
EDITING (Cont.)  
52  
EN  
PROGRAM  
IN  
OUT  
:
MODE  
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
RM-V708U (provided)  
POWER DIAL  
REMOTE SENSOR  
:
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
00 : 00  
T
W
RANDOM ASSEMBLE  
EDITING MENU  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
PLAY  
EDIT IN/OUT  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
CANCEL  
NOTES:  
SET EDIT-IN POINT  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points so there’s a relatively large difference  
between them.  
4
5
At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/  
OUT on the remote control. The Edit In  
position appears in the viewfinder and on the  
connected TV.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds  
5 minutes, the recording deck's Record-Standby  
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take  
place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the  
Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue-backed screen  
may be included in the edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately  
as seconds, the time code total time may not  
match the total program time exactly.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all  
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
To use a P. AE/Effect, press EFFECT on the remote  
control repeatedly to cycle through the effects  
until the one you want is displayed.  
To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
If you use Sepia or Monotone P.AE/Effects, you  
can’t use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In  
this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator  
begins blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is  
registered, the effect is turned off. To combine  
these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during  
recording, then use Dissolve or Black & White  
Fader during Random Assemble Editing.  
SET EDIT-OUT POINT  
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT.  
The Edit Out position appears in the viewfinder  
and on the connected TV.  
USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE  
6 TRANSITION  
Press FADE/WIPE.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing  
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want  
is displayed.  
If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an  
Edit-Out point, the effect is automatically  
applied to the following Edit-In point.  
When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply  
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
USE P.AE/EFFECT  
7
8
Press EFFECT.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing  
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want  
is displayed.  
You can use Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia,  
Strobe or Video Echo effects.  
CONTINUE EDITING  
Repeat steps 4 7.  
If you're not using Fade/Wipe or P.AE/Effects,  
repeat steps 4 and 5 only.  
EN  
53  
IN  
OUT MODE  
W
H
P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
00 : 25~02 : 05  
07 : 18~08 : 31  
03 : 33~05 : 53  
09 : 30~13 : 15  
P
B/W  
:
15 : 55~  
~
~
~
FF  
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
15 : 55  
09 : 02  
REW  
R.A.EDIT PROGRAM SCREEN  
STOP  
EDIT  
RM-V708U  
(provided)  
T
W
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
EDIT IN/OUT  
VCR RECORD/STANDBY  
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE  
9 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the  
beginning of the scene you want to edit and  
press PAUSE.  
STOP EDITING  
12  
Engage the STOP modes for the camcorder and  
the recorder.  
NOTES:  
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE  
10 MODE  
During dubbing, make sure the remote control is  
pointed at the recorders sensor, and that the path  
between the two is unobstructed.  
Point the remote control toward the VCR's  
infrared sensor and press VCR RECORD/  
STANDBY, or manually engage the VCR's  
Record-Pause mode.  
If, during dubbing, you press a button on the  
camcorder, its RECORD/STANDBY mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function  
properly when using a tape including several  
duplicated Time Codes. ((pg. 26)  
When using MOSAIC FADER, black bars may  
appear at the bottom and left of the screen.  
START EDITING  
11  
Press EDIT on the Docking Station. Editing  
proceeds as programmed, right through to the  
end of the last registered scene.  
•If you selected a Fade/Wipe effect, it is active  
between selected scenes during dubbing.  
•If you selected a P.AE/Effect, it is active  
during scenes while dubbing.  
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder  
enters the PAUSE mode, and the recorder  
enters its RECORD/STANDBY mode.  
•If you don’t register an Edit-Out point, the  
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end  
automatically.  
EDITING (Cont.)  
54  
EN  
VCR (Recording deck)  
REMOTE SENSOR  
PROGRAM 1  
IN  
OUT  
:
MODE  
RM-V708U  
(provided)  
:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T
W
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
:
00 : 00  
ON/OFF  
R.A.EDIT PROGRAM SCREEN  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from RECORD/STANDBY to RECORD mode faster than others. Even if you  
begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or  
find that you’ve recorded scenes you didn’t want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of  
the camcorder against your VCR.  
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT  
PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE  
1
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point  
the remote control at the Docking Station’s  
remote sensor and press R.A. EDIT ON/OFF.  
3
•If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point  
were recorded, that means your VCR moves  
quickly from RECORD/STANDBY to  
RECORD.  
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in  
progress, the VCR is slow to start recording.  
R.A. EDIT” appears on the TV screen.  
CHOOSE A SCENE  
2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on  
PROGRAM 1 only. In order to check VCR and  
camcorder timing, select the beginning of a  
scene transition as your Edit-In point.  
EN  
55  
VCR (Recording deck)  
SET  
MENU  
POWER DIAL  
ZOOM LEVER  
STOP  
PLAY  
48kHz MODE FULL SOUND  
32kHz MODE SOUND1  
FULL SOUND  
48kHz MODE  
32kHz MODE  
SYNCHRO  
SOUND  
–0.1  
ON  
1
T
SYNCHRO  
D I SPLAY  
0 . 0  
ON  
D I SPLAY  
T I ME CODE OFF  
T I ME CODE OFF  
W
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
ITEM ZOOM SW .  
SET SET BUTTON  
END  
END  
PLAYBACK MENU  
SELECT OPERATION MODE  
INPUT CORRECTION DATA  
4 Set the Power Dial to “PLAY” and press PLAY. 7 If the VCR is quick, slide the Zoom Lever  
toward “–”; if the VCR is slow, slide toward  
“+”. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to +1.3  
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU  
5 Press MENU. The Playback Menu appears on  
the TV screen.  
CLOSE MENU  
SELECT FUNCTION  
8 Press SET twice.  
6
Place the pointer next to “SYNCHRO” by  
sliding the Zoom Lever, then press SET. The  
pointer stops blinking, indicating that the  
function has been selected.  
•Now perform Random Assemble Editing  
beginning with step 2 on page 51.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the recorder, there may be situations  
where the timing difference cannot be fully  
corrected.  
EDITING (Cont.)  
56  
EN  
Audio Dubbing  
Using a tape recorded at 32 kHz, you can customize the soundtrack of a tape you’ve recorded.  
NOTE:  
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz.  
POWER DIAL  
EXT. MIC INPUT  
CONNECTOR  
REMOTE SENSOR  
T
W
AUDIO MONITOR  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
6e  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
AUDIO DUB STANDBY  
RM-V708U (provided)  
FIND EDIT-IN POINT  
PAUSE DURING DUBBING  
1
Play back the tape to locate the point where  
editing will start, then press PAUSE.  
4
5
Press PAUSE.  
STOP DUBBING  
CONNECT EXTERNAL  
Press STOP.  
2 MICROPHONE  
Connect an optional stereo microphone. Then  
while holding A. DUB on the remote control,  
press PAUSE.  
NOTES:  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz,  
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.  
To select the desired sound for playback, press AUDIO  
MONITOR on the remote control.  
Pull out the viewfinder and “6e” appears.  
Press DISPLAY on the remote control if  
sending the image to a connected TV.  
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, move the Docking  
Station so the camcorder’s microphone is away from the  
TV, or turn down the TVs volume.  
If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid-recording  
and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not  
effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began.  
BEGIN DUBBING  
3 Press PLAY, then begin “narrating” using the  
external microphone.  
RECORDING SOUND  
DISPLAY  
FULL SOUND  
SOUND 1  
OUTPUT SOUND  
32 kHz  
Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo.  
Original track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.  
New track is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo.  
SOUND 2  
EN  
57  
Insert Editing  
You can insert snapshots and other scenes in previously recorded footage.  
Place photo, etc.  
on its side.  
POWER DIAL  
REMOTE SENSOR  
RECORDING START/STOP  
DISPLAY  
6w  
T
W
INSERT  
PLAY  
12:34  
PAUSE  
REW(IND)  
RM-V708U (provided)  
FIND EDIT OUT POINT  
Confirm the time code at this point.  
(pg. 45)  
START RECORDING  
1
2
4
Press RECORDING START/STOP to begin  
editing.  
FIND EDIT IN POINT  
Press REW until the point is located, then press  
PAUSE.  
•Confirm the insert at the time code you  
checked in step 1.  
PAUSE DURING EDITING  
5 Press RECORDING START/STOP. Press again  
PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING  
3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control,  
then press PAUSE. “6w” and the Time Code  
(min.:sec.) appear in the viewfinder.  
to resume editing.  
STOP EDITING  
6 Press RECORDING START/STOP, then press  
STOP.  
NOTE:  
To see the on-screen characters on a connected TV,  
press DISPLAY on the remote control.  
(pg. 49)  
NOTES:  
When performing Insert Editing, the tape’s Video  
Area and Sub-Code Area (pg. 4) are rewritten,  
so 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.  
AFTER USE  
58  
EN  
CASSETTE DOOR  
VIEWFINDER COVER  
BATTERY PACK  
CASSETTE HOLDER  
Audio/Video cable (ø3.5 DV TV or VCR)  
CAM STAND  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
RESET VIEWFINDER  
CLEAN EXTERIOR  
7 Close the viewfinder's cover and push the  
1
2
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
viewfinder back in.  
CLEAN LENS  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR  
8
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY  
3 Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC  
Audio/Video Cable And CAM Stand  
Power Adapter/Charger.  
OPEN CASSETTE DOOR  
WRAP CABLE AROUND STAND  
4 There is no power to the camcorder, so the 1 Position the plug of the Audio/Video cable  
cassette holder won't open.  
(ø3.5 DV TV or VCR) as shown in the  
illustration, then wrap the cable around the  
stand in the direction indicated.  
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER  
5 Pull out the viewfinder and slide its cover  
open.  
CONFIRM PLUG POSITION  
2
Make sure the white, red and yelow plugs are  
positioned as shown in the illustration.  
CLEAN VIEWFINDER  
6
Remove dust using blower brush or cotton  
swab (commercially available).  
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS  
Main Unit  
EN  
59  
Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator changes as follows  
according to the battery pack’s remaining power level:  
1
2
(Blinks)  
Fullly  
charged  
2/3 Charge  
Remaining  
1/3 Charge  
Remaining  
No Charge  
Remaining  
3
When the power is almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the  
unit shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.  
4
5
%
^
0 !  
RTC  
6
7
8
M
S
&
*
(
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#
9
$
STOP  
e w  
q
y t  
r
PLAY  
PAUSE  
FF  
CAN.  
REW  
RE SHOOT  
1 MENU Button (pg. 16)  
@ Remaining Battery Power Indicator (pg. 59)  
# “No Tape Loaded” Indicator  
$ Tape Advance Buttons (pg. 21)  
% Stereo Microphone  
2 White Balance Sensor  
* Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand  
while shooting.  
3 Lens (pg. 7)  
4 Tally Lamp  
^ Power Lamp (pg. 20)  
& OPEN/EJECT Switch (pg. 12)  
* Zoom Lever (pg. 11)  
The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress.  
5 SNAPSHOT Button (pg. 22)  
6 Ext. Mic Input Jack (pg. 7)  
7 AV Output Jack (pg. 7)  
8 DC Input Jack (pg. 7)  
( Select Dial (pg. 15)  
) SET Button (pg. 16)  
q Battery Cover (pg. 9)  
w RECORDING START/STOP Button (pg. 20)  
e Power Dial (pg. 11)  
9 Multi Connector  
* Located inside the cover. Connect to the Docking  
r Diopter Adjust Lever (pg. 13)  
t Tripod Mounting Socket  
y Hand Strap Eyelet (pg. 13)  
Station’s multi connector. To avoid malfunction, do  
not touch this connector or force the cover open.  
0 LCD Display Window  
! Remaining Tape Time (during recording)  
Time Code (during playback)  
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS (Cont.)  
Viewfinder Indications  
60  
EN  
p
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i
48kHz / FULL  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
F . AUTO  
1 A  
P
30min  
REC  
9
!
#
0
D
T
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PAUSE  
TAPE!  
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PHOTO  
6we  
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SOUND 32kHz  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
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25. 12. 96  
10 : 35  
w q ) (*  
Recording And Playback  
No.  
1
2
3
4
NAME & FUNCTION  
No.  
$
NAME & FUNCTION  
“No Tape Loaded” Indicator  
Appears for 15 seconds after power is turned on  
if there's no tape loaded.  
Select Dial Position  
GAIN UP Indicator  
Wide Mode  
(pg. 15)  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 17)  
%
Clock Battery Warning  
“Battery Low” Indicator  
Appears when the clock (lithium) battery is not  
in place or exhausted. For inserting or replacing  
the clock battery, refer to page 10.  
Appears and blinks when battery charge is low.  
Digital Image Stabilizer Indicator  
(pg. 17)  
5
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r
t
y
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i
o
p
Wind Cut Indicator  
Date/Time Display  
Recording Mode Indicator  
Sound Mode Display  
Time Code Display  
Snapshot Indicator  
Self-Timer Indicator  
Focus Indicators  
(pg. 19)  
(pg. 11)  
(pg. 24)  
(pg. 19)  
(pg. 26)  
(pg. 22)  
(pg. 25)  
(pg. 40)  
(pg. 38)  
(pg. 36)  
(pg. 37)  
(pg. 23)  
(pg. 28)  
(pg. 33)  
6
7
Record-Standby Indicator  
(pg. 24)  
“Cassette Loaded” Indicator  
Appears when no tape is loaded, or when you  
try to record with the record safety tab set to  
“SAVE”.  
8
Condensation Warning  
When this indicator appears, all functions are  
disabled. Turn the unit off for a few hours, and  
when you turn it on again the indicator should  
disappear.  
White Balance Indicator  
Exposure Indicator  
Iris Lock Indicator  
Zoom Level Indicator  
FADE/WIPE Indicator  
P.AE/Effect Indicator  
9
0
!
@
Tape Remaining Indicator  
Recording Indicator  
(pg. 21)  
(pg. 20)  
(pg. 20)  
“Tape Running” Indicator  
Audio Dubbing/Insert Editing Mode  
Indicator  
(pgs. 56, 57)  
#
Head clog warning  
Playback Sound Mode Display (pg. 45)  
At the start of recording, appears and  
blinks if dirt is detected on heads. Stop  
recording and clean the heads using the  
“Tape End” Indicator  
(pg. 21)  
An error number (E01, etc.)  
appears in the viewfinder  
Consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Cleaning Cassette.  
(pg. 63)  
(pg. 66)  
EN  
61  
Docking Station  
1 2 3 45  
6
# $ % ^  
&
@ ! 098  
7
) ( *  
1 Fan  
Comes on automatically when camcorder is  
@ Remote Control Sensor ....................... pg. 47  
# JLIP Jack (Joint Level Interface Protocol)  
In the future, it will be used to connect the  
camcorder to a device such as a personal  
computer.  
$ Video Output Jack .............................. pg. 42  
% Multi Jack ........................................... pg. 41  
^ Audio Output Jack [L] ........................ pg. 42  
& DC Input Jack ..................................... pg. 42  
* S-Video Output Jack ........................... pg. 42  
( Audio Output Jack [R] ........................ pg. 42  
attached; serves to cool the unit down. Take care  
not to interfere with the blades.  
2 EDIT Button ........................................ pg. 53  
3 CHARGE Indicator ............................. pg. 41  
4 PAUSE Button  
5 PLAY Button ....................................... pg. 47  
6 RELEASE Button .................................. pg. 41  
7 Lock Lever .......................................... pg. 41  
8 Fast-Forward (FF) Button  
9 Rewind (REW) Button......................... pg. 53  
0 STOP Button ....................................... pg. 49  
! EDIT Jack ............................................ pg. 51  
) DC Output Jack  
For future use.  
CAUTIONS  
62  
EN  
Battery Packs  
Cassettes  
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.  
Before using the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure to read the following  
cautions:  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use . . .  
.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV  
mark.  
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
.... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run  
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
Cap  
Terminals  
Battery  
1. To avoid hazard . . .  
.... do not burn.  
.... do not open the front tape cover. This  
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
.... use only specified chargers.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service  
life . . .  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
.... charge in an environment where  
temperatures are within the tolerances shown  
in the chart below. This is a chemical  
reaction type battery—cooler temperatures  
impede chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current  
even when switched off.  
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .  
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to  
deliver less recording time per charge.  
NOTE:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
Temperature Ranges  
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C  
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C  
Storage...................................... –10°C to 30°C  
NOTES:  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
EN  
63  
5. Dirty heads can cause the folowing  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
problems:  
No picture during  
playback.  
.... open the camcorders chassis.  
.... disassemble or modify the unit.  
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not  
in use.  
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
.... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
Blocks of noise appear  
during playback.  
During recording, the  
Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears in the viewfinder.  
In such cases, use the optional Cleaning Cassette  
M-DV2CL. Insert it and play back for approxi-  
mately 20 seconds. After this time the camcorder  
stops automatically. If the cassette is used more  
than once consecutively, damage to the video  
heads may result.  
If, after using the Cleaning Cassette, the  
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or  
dust.  
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as  
near a cooking stove.  
.... in places subject to excessive shock or  
vibration.  
About moisture condensation . . .  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into  
a glass will cause drops of water to form on the  
glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon  
occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it  
is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after  
heating a cold room, under extremely humid  
conditions or in a place directly subjected to the  
cool air from an air conditioner.  
.... near a television set.  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic  
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over  
40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) tempera-  
tures.  
•Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal  
damage to the camcorder itself.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C.  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
Serious malfunctioning  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the  
sun.  
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder.  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such cases, first  
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,  
AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and  
clock battery; and then re-connect it and  
proceed as usual from the beginning.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC  
dealer or Technical Service Center.  
64  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied.  
1. •The power is not connected  
properly.  
1. Connect the AC Adapter  
securely (pg. 7).  
•The battery is dead.  
•The viewfinder hasn’t been  
pulled out.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one  
(pg. 9).  
Pull the viewfinder out.  
2. Recording cannot be  
2. •The tape’s record safety tab  
is set to “SAVE”.  
2. Set the tapes record safety  
tab to “REC” (pg. 12).  
Set the Power Dial to  
“REC”.  
performed.  
•The Power Dial is set to  
“PLAY”.  
3. There is no picture.  
3. •The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other  
3. Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again.  
malfunction exists.  
Pull out the viewfinder to  
open the lens cover.  
•The lens cover is closed.  
4. Some functions are not  
4. •The Select Dial is set to  
“AUTO”.  
4. Set the Select Dial to any  
position except “AUTO”.  
Set the Power Dial to any  
position except “5S”.  
available.  
The Power Dial is set to “5S”.  
5. The focus does not adjust  
5. •Focus is set to “MANUAL”.  
•The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
5. Set Focus to “AUTO”  
(pg. 40).  
automatically.  
Adjust the diopter  
(pg. 13).  
•The diopter is not properly  
adjusted.  
Clean the lens and check  
the focus again.  
•The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
6. The cassette won’t load  
6. •The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
6. Set it in the right position.  
Install a fully charged  
battery (pg. 9).  
properly.  
•The battery’s charge is low.  
7. Play, Rewind and  
Fast-Forward functions  
don’t work.  
7. •The Power Dial is not set to  
“PLAY”.  
7. Set the Power Dial to  
“PLAY” (pg. 46).  
•The cassette’s cover is open.  
8. The tape is moving, but  
8. Your TV has AV input  
terminals, but is not set to  
its VIDEO mode.  
8. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for  
video playback.  
there’s no picture.  
9. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright  
9. •This is a result of  
9.  
exceedingly high contrast,  
and is not a malfunction.  
————  
light, vertical lines appear.  
10. In the 5-Second mode,  
recording ends before 5  
seconds have elapsed.  
10. •The 5-Second mode in the  
System Menu is set to  
“ANIMATION”.  
10. Select “5S” or “5SD” in the  
System Menu  
(pgs. 18, 19).  
11. Even though “GAIN UP”  
11. Depending on the light source,  
the 1/30 shutter speed may be  
deactivated in order to reduce  
the shakiness in the picture.  
11.  
was set to “  
”, scenes  
A
————  
shot in dark places are  
not brightened.  
12. Snapshot mode cannot be  
12. P.AE/Effects Sepia,  
Monotone or Slow (Slow  
Shutter) are activated.  
•The Squeeze mode is  
selected.  
12. Disengage them  
(pg. 33).  
used.  
Disengage the Squeeze  
mode (pgs. 16, 17).  
Disengage the Cinema  
mode (pgs. 16, 17).  
The Cinema mode is engaged,  
disabling the white border.  
EN  
65  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
13. Digital Zoom doesn’t  
13. 10x optical zoom is selected.  
13. Turn off the Video Echo  
effect (pg. 33).  
work.  
The Video Echo effect is activated.  
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve  
are being used in a scene  
transition.  
Wait until the Picture Wipe  
or Dissolve effects are  
completed.  
5-Second recording was  
done with the Power Dial  
set to “5S”, and with “5SD”  
selected in the System Menu.  
•Snapshot Dissolve was  
attempted during Digital  
Zoom.  
Change the setting of either  
the System Menu or the  
Power Dial (pgs. 18, 19).  
•Do not attempt to take a  
Snapshot when performing  
Digital Zoom (pg. 22).  
14. P.AE/Effects and Fade/  
14. •The Select Dial is set to  
“AUTO”.  
14. •Set the Select Dial to  
“MANUAL”.  
Wipe Effects don’t work.  
•The Power Dial is set to  
“5S”.  
•Change the setting of the  
Power Dial.  
15. The Black & White Fader  
15. •The Sepia or Monotone  
15. Turn off Sepia and  
doesn’t work.  
effects are activated.  
Monotone (pg. 33).  
16. The Dissolve function  
16. P.AE/Effects Sepia,  
Monotone or Slow are  
activated.  
16. Turn off Sepia and  
Monotone before adding  
Dissolve to a scene  
doesn’t work.  
•The Squeeze mode is  
selected.  
transition (pg. 33).  
•Make sure that the Squeeze  
mode in the Recording  
Menu is set to “OFF”.  
17. The Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions don’t  
work.  
17. •The last selected editing  
scene is ending.  
17. Select Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve before beginning  
recording. The effects are  
then automatically  
•At the end of the last  
selected scene for editing,  
the Power Dial was set to  
“OFF”.  
activated (pg. 30).  
•Do not turn off the  
camcorders power after  
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points, as they will all be  
erased.  
•The power is off.  
•The previously selected  
P.AE/Effect was changed  
after the last selected scene  
for editing was registered.  
•The P.AE/Effects in the  
Recording Menu were  
exchanged after the last  
selected scene for editing  
was registered.  
•The camcorder  
automatically shuts off  
after 5 minutes have  
elapsed in the RECORD/  
STANDBY mode. Make  
sure you continue  
operations within  
5 minutes after engaging  
RECORD/STANDBY.  
•Make sure you have  
selected the P.AE/Effects  
you want before starting  
editing.  
•Exchanging P.AE/Effects  
may deactivate the effect(s)  
you selected. Once you’ve  
selected an effect, do not  
perform an exchange  
before beginning editing. If  
you do, make sure you  
don’t replace the effect(s)  
you selected.  
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)  
66  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
18. The Picture Wipe function  
18. •The Slow (Slow Shutter)  
18. Make sure the Squeeze  
mode, Cinema mode, or  
Slow effect is not activated  
when preparing to use the  
Picture Wipe function.  
doesn’t work.  
effect is activated.  
•The Squeeze or Cinema  
mode is selected in the  
Recording Menu.  
19. Even when Slow (Slow  
Shutter) isn't selected, the  
image looks like it is  
activated.  
19. When shooting in the dark  
19. If you want the lighting to  
look more natural, set  
with GAIN UP set to  
, the  
A
unit becomes highly sensitive  
to light and the image takes  
on an effect similar to Slow  
(Slow Shutter).  
GAIN UP to "AGC" or  
"OFF" in the Recording  
Menu (pgs. 16, 17).  
20. The Video Echo effect  
20. •The Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve functions are in use.  
•The Squeeze mode is  
selected in the Recording  
Menu.  
20. Make sure the Squeeze  
mode is set to “OFF”  
(pg. 16, 17).  
doesn’t work.  
Do not try to use the Video  
Echo effect during a  
•Snapshot Dissolve is in  
progress.  
Fade-In or Fade-Out.  
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in  
progress (White Fader, Black  
Fader or Black & White  
Fader).  
21. There is no strobe when  
the Classic Film and  
Strobe effects are  
activated.  
21. •The Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve functions are in  
use.  
21. Do not try to use the  
Classic Film or Strobe  
effects during a scene  
transition (pg. 30).  
•Snapshot Dissolve is in  
progress.  
22. White Balance cannot be  
22. •The Sepia or Monotone  
effects are activated.  
•Snapshot Dissolve is in  
progress.  
22. Turn off Sepia or Monotone  
before setting White  
activated.  
Balance (pg. 30).  
Wait until the Snapshot  
Dissolve is finished before  
setting White Balance.  
23. The viewfinder indica-  
23. •Certain FADE/WIPE, P.AE/  
Effects and other functions  
that cannot be used together  
are selected at the same  
time.  
23. Re-read the sections  
covering FADE/WIPE and  
P.AE/Effects  
tions blink.  
(pg. 28, 33).  
24. There are disturbances in  
24. •If Audio Dubbing or Insert  
Editing have been performed  
repeatedly on the same  
portion of the tape,  
24. Use a new, or infrequently  
used, tape for Audio  
audio and video.  
Dubbing and Insert Editing.  
disturbance to the sound  
and picture may result.  
25. An unusual mark appears  
25.  
25. Check the section of the  
manual that explains  
viewfinder indications  
(pg. 60).  
in the viewfinder.  
————  
26. An error indication  
(E01 — E07) appears in  
the viewfinder.  
26. •A malfunction of some kind  
has occurred. In this case  
the camcorder’s functions  
become unusable.  
26. Remove the tape or the  
battery pack, and wait a  
few minutes for the  
indication to clear. When it  
does, you can resume using  
the camcorder.  
If the indication remains,  
please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer or Technical  
Service Center.  
INDEX  
A
Animation ................................................ pg. 19  
Audio Dubbing ........................................ pg. 56  
Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 40  
B
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67  
M
N
O
On-Screen Menus.................................... pg. 27  
P
Battery ....................................................... pg. 8  
P.AE/Effects .............................................. pg. 33  
Playback On TV ...................................... pg. 42  
Power (AC/Battery) ............................... pgs. 7, 8  
Q
Battery Low ............................................. pg. 59  
C
Charging .................................................... pg. 8  
Charging While Docked .......................... pg. 41  
Cleaning The Camcorder ......................... pg. 58  
Connections ..................................... pgs. 41, 42  
R
Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 51  
Record/Standby ....................................... pg. 20  
Recording Format ...................................... pg. 4  
Remote Control ....................................... pg. 14  
D
Date/Time Display ................................... pg. 27  
Date/Time Settings ................................... pg. 11  
Digital Zoom ........................................... pg. 17  
Diopter Adjustment ................................. pg. 13  
Docking Station ....................................... pg. 41  
Dubbing .................................................. pg. 49  
S
Self-Timer ................................................ pg. 25  
Set VCR Brand ......................................... pg. 50  
Shooting Posture ...................................... pg. 21  
Slow Motion Playback ............................. pg. 42  
Snapshot Mode ........................................ pg. 22  
Snapshot Search ...................................... pg. 22  
Sound ...................................................... pg. 19  
Stabilizer.................................................. pg. 17  
Strobe ...................................................... pg. 34  
E
Editing ..................................................... pg. 49  
Erase protection ....................................... pg. 12  
Exposure Control ..................................... pg. 36  
F
5SD .........................................................pg. 24  
5-Second Mode ....................................... pg. 24  
Fade-In/Out ............................................. pg. 29  
Focus Adjustment .................................... pg. 40  
T
Tapes ....................................................... pg. 12  
Time Code ........................................... pg. 4, 26  
U
V
G
H
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Viewfinder Indications ............................. pg. 60  
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Insert Editing ............................................ pg. 57  
Iris ........................................................... pg. 37  
Iris Lock ................................................... pg. 37  
White Balance ......................................... pg. 38  
Wide........................................................ pg. 17  
Wipe In/Out ............................................. pg. 29  
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Lithium Battery .......................................... pg. 2  
Loading A Tape ........................................ pg. 12  
SPECIFICATIONS  
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MAIN UNIT  
General  
Power  
: DC 6 V  
DC 3.6 V  
: 6.2 W  
: DV Format (SD mode)  
: PAL Standard  
(using AC Adapter),  
(using Battery)  
Power consumption  
Format  
Signal format  
Video signal recording format  
Data compression rate  
Digital compression technology  
: Digital Component Recording  
: 25 Mbps  
: DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform) &  
VLC (Variable Length Coding)  
: MINI DV Cassette  
Cassette  
Tape Speed  
: 18.8 mm/sec.  
Maximum recording time  
Continuous recoring time  
: 60 min. (using DVM-60 cassette)  
: Approx. 30 min.  
(using fully charged BN-V712U  
Battery Pack)  
Fast-Forward/Rewind Time  
Pickup  
: Approx. 90 sec. (using DVM-60 cassette)  
: 1/3" CCD  
Zoom  
: 10x Optical Zoom 20x/100x Digital Zoom  
: F1.6, f = 4.5`45 mm  
ø27  
: Electronic 0.55" colour LCD  
: AUTO/MAN.  
Lens diameter  
(Filter Diameter)  
Viewfinder  
White balance  
Iris  
: AUTO/LOCK  
Microphone  
: Condensor type/stereo  
: 0 — 40°C  
: 35 — 80%  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
Weight  
During recording  
: –20 — 50°C  
: 43 (W) x 148 (H) x 88 (D) mm  
: Main unit approx. 450 g  
Approx. 520 g (With BN-V712U Battery Pack,  
Cassette M-DVM30ME, Hand Strap)  
Audio  
Sampling frequencies  
Channels  
: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz (playback), 32 kHz  
: 2 (48 kHz)  
4 (32 kHz)  
Quantum Bits  
: 16 linear (48 kHz)  
12 non-linear (32 kHz)  
Connectors  
Microphone input connector  
A/V output connector  
DC input connector  
Multi connector  
: ø3.5 mm –62 dB stereo  
: ø3.5 mm 4 quadripolar (analog output)  
: 6 V  
: 34 pin  
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BATTERY PACK BN-V712U  
Power  
: DC 3.6 V  
/1250mAh  
: 20 mm (W) x 20 mm (H) x 71 mm (D)  
: Approx. 50 g  
Dimensions  
Weight  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-V708U  
Power  
: DC 3 V  
(Lithium Battery CR2025)  
Battery Life  
: Approx. 1 year (depending on usage)  
: Approx. 5 m (front shaft)  
: 0°C — 40°C  
: –20°C — 50°C  
: 54 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)  
: Approx. 26 g (with battery installed)  
Effective distance  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Dimensions  
Weight  
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER AA-V70EG  
Power  
: AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Output power  
: 15 W  
: DC 3.6 V  
: DC 6.0 V  
, 1.3 A (charge)  
, 1.1 A (VTR)  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: 0°C — 40°C (when charging, 10°C — 35°C)  
: 112 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 63 mm (D)  
: Approx. 185 g  
DOCKING STATION  
Operating temperature  
Editing connector  
S-Video connectors  
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: 0°C — 40°C (when charging, 10°C — 35°C)  
: ø3.5 mm  
: 1 Vp-p, 75  
: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
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Video output connector  
Audio output connector  
JLIP connector  
Multi connector  
Dimensions  
: 1 Vp-p, 75 (Pin jack)  
: –8dBs, 1 k (Pin jack)  
: ø3.5 mm  
: 34-pin  
: 112 mm (W) x 48 mm (H) x 203 mm (D)  
: Approx. 345 g  
Weight  
* E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
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COPYRIGHT© 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  

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