JVC Digital Camera GR X5EE User Manual

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Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this digital  
video camera. Before use, please  
read the safety information and  
precautions contained in the pages  
3 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of  
this product.  
ENGLISH  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GETTING STARTED  
GR-X5EK/E  
VIDEO RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for  
Digital Video Camera:  
PLAYBACK  
For Accessories:  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
REFERENCES  
TERMS  
To deactivate the demonstration,  
set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
EN  
LYT1436-001A  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTION:  
To avoid electric  
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
shock or damage to  
the unit, first firmly  
insert the small end  
of the power cord into  
the AC Adapter until it  
is no longer wobbly,  
and then plug the  
larger end of the  
power cord into an  
AC outlet.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this  
equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power  
points in your home or the cable is too short to  
reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate  
safety approved extension lead or consult your  
dealer.  
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an  
identical approved type, as originally fitted,  
and to replace the fuse cover.  
CAUTIONS:  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to  
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug  
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by  
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains  
plug then follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger  
Terminal coded E or Green.  
This camcorder is designed to be used with  
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be  
used for playback with a television of a different  
standard. However, live recording and LCD  
monitor playback are possible anywhere.  
This product includes patented and other  
proprietary technology and will operate only  
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC  
BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs  
and, to recharge them or to supply power to the  
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided  
multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate  
conversion adapter may be necessary to  
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in  
different countries.)  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Blue to N (Neutral)  
or Black  
Brown to L (Live)  
or Red  
If these colours do not correspond with the  
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as  
follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or  
coloured black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured  
Red.  
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
The battery used in this device may present a fire  
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C  
or incinerate.  
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita  
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.  
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in  
fire.  
CAUTIONS:  
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No  
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel.  
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a  
long period of time, it is recommended that you  
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.  
NOTES:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) and  
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the  
back of the main unit.  
The rating information and safety caution of the  
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.  
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE  
OF EQUIPMENT  
This equipment has been designed and  
manufactured to meet international safety  
standards but, like any electrical equipment,  
care must be taken if you are to obtain the  
best results and safety is to be assured.  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on  
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on  
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on  
both sides, on top and at the rear).  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a  
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able  
to get out.)  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
DO read the operating instructions before you  
attempt to use the equipment.  
When discarding batteries, environmental  
problems must be considered and the local rules  
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries  
must be followed strictly.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or  
places with water.  
Also do not place any containers filled with water  
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower  
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this  
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including  
the mains plug, extension leads and  
interconnections between pieces of equipment) are  
properly made and in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw  
the mains plug when making or changing  
connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt  
about the installation, operation or safety of your  
equipment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on  
equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are  
in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the  
mains plug and consult your dealer.  
Do not point the lens 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.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose  
dangerous voltages.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical  
damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach  
and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding  
the camcorder by the LCD monitor can result in  
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is  
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is  
designed for unattended operation or has a standby  
mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment  
and make sure that your family knows how to do  
this. Special arrangements may need to be made  
for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or  
radios so that you are distracted from the  
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch  
television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as  
such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for  
example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life  
of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs  
with wood screws — to ensure complete safety  
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs  
with the fixings provided according to the  
instructions.  
Take care not to get your finger caught in the  
cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate  
the camcorder, as they are particularly  
susceptible to this type of injury.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel  
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious  
damage to the camcorder.  
CAUTION!  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to  
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is  
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will  
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to  
rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL  
NEVER let anyone especially children push  
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in  
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical  
shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical  
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe  
than sorry!  
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CONTENTS  
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Initialising a Memory Card .............................. 32  
Index................................................................. 6  
Provided Accessories ..................................... 10  
LCD Monitor.................................................... 12  
Power.............................................................. 13  
Operation Mode.............................................. 14  
Language Setting ........................................... 15  
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 15  
Grip Adjustment.............................................. 15  
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 16  
Changing the Menu Settings .......................... 33  
Recording Menus............................................ 34  
Playback Menus ............................................. 37  
FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 39  
Snapshot Flash............................................... 39  
Flash Brightness Adjustment.......................... 39  
Night-Scope.................................................... 40  
Self-Timer ....................................................... 40  
5-Second Recording....................................... 40  
Manual Focus ................................................. 41  
Exposure Control............................................ 41  
Iris Lock .......................................................... 42  
Backlight Compensation................................. 42  
Spot Exposure Control.................................... 42  
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 43  
Wipe or Fader Effects..................................... 44  
Program AE .................................................... 44  
Special Effects................................................ 45  
EDITING............................................................ 46  
Dubbing to or from a VCR .............................. 46  
Insert Editing................................................... 49  
Audio Dubbing ................................................ 50  
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 18  
Basic Recording.............................................. 18  
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 18  
Zooming...................................................... 19  
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 19  
Time Code.................................................. 19  
Quick Review.............................................. 20  
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 20  
Normal Playback............................................. 20  
Still Playback (Pause)................................. 20  
Shuttle Search............................................ 21  
Blank Search .............................................. 21  
Connections to a TV or VCR .......................... 22  
D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 25  
Continuous Shooting .................................. 25  
Bracket Shooting ........................................ 25  
Interval Shooting......................................... 26  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK.............................................. 26  
Normal Playback of Images............................ 26  
Auto Playback of Images................................ 26  
Index Playback of Files................................... 27  
Viewing File Information ................................. 27  
Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 27  
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 51  
USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 56  
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 57  
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 60  
Memory Card.............................................. 28  
Resetting The File Name................................ 28  
Protecting Files............................................... 28  
Deleting Files.................................................. 29  
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a
When loading or unloading a  
cassette, disconnect the  
headphone cable, etc. and  
close the cover. If the cover is  
open, it may get caught in  
cassette holder.  
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YMicrophone connector [MIC] (pg. 12, 50)  
(An optional microphone can be used during  
video recording and audio dubbing. To  
stabilise the microphone, use of an optional  
shoe adapter is recommended.)  
ZHeadphone connector [ ] (pg. 12, 50)  
(No sound is output from the speaker when  
headphones are connected to this connector.)  
aS-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output Connector  
Controls  
ASet Button [SET] (pg. 33)  
BPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (pg. 20)  
Night-Scope Button [NIGHT] (pg. 40)  
Up Button  
CFast-Forward Button [5] (pg. 20)  
Flash Button [FLASH] (pg. 39)  
DRewind Button [3] (pg. 20)  
Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW]  
EStop Button [8] (pg. 20)  
Backlight Compensation Button  
bDC Input Connector [DC] (pg. 13)  
Indicators  
Down Button  
cPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (pg. 13, 18)  
dTally Lamp (pg. 18)  
FMenu Button [MENU] (pg. 33)  
GWhite Balance Button [W.B] (pg. 43)  
Information Button [INFO] (pg. 27)  
HLCD Backlight Button [LCD BACKLIGHT]  
Data Battery Button [DATA] (pg. 14)  
IFade/Wipe Button [FADE/WIPE] (pg. 44)  
Index Button [INDEX] (pg. 27)  
JRecording Start/Stop Button (pg. 18)  
KVIDEO/MEMORY Switch (pg. 14)  
LLock Button (pg. 14)  
MPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (pg. 14)  
NSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]  
OCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]  
PPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (pg. 19)  
Speaker/Headphone Volume Control  
[VOL. +, –] (pg. 20)  
QManual Focus Dial (pg. 41)  
RFocus Set Button [SET] (pg. 41)  
SManual Focus Button [FOCUS] (pg. 41)  
TProgram AE Button [PROGRAM AE]  
Other Parts  
eLCD Monitor (pg. 12)  
fCard Cover [MEMORY CARD] (pg. 17)  
gShoulder Strap Eyelet (pg. 11)  
hGrip Strap (pg. 15)  
iCassette Holder Cover (pg. 16)  
kRemote Sensor (pg. 23)  
Camera Sensor  
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.)  
lLens  
(Be careful not to cover this area in order to  
obtain proper flash brightness.)  
nFlash Sensor  
(Be careful not to cover this area, as it  
contains a sensor required by the flash.)  
oStereo Microphone (pg. 50)  
pShoe  
Attach the optional stereo microphone or  
video light. Make sure to turn off the power  
of the camcorder and the microphone  
before attaching and removing them.  
The attached microphone may be shot in  
the image depending on its size.  
qBattery Pack Mount (pg. 13)  
rStud Hole (pg. 16)  
UExposure Button [EXPOSURE] (pg. 41)  
VBattery Release Switch [BATT. RELEASE]  
Connectors  
The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
WUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector  
sTripod Mounting Socket (pg. 16)  
XDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
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During D.S.C. Recording Only  
Indications on LCD Monitor  
During Video Recording Only  
1024  
100  
INTERVAL  
15  
1h40m  
REC  
AGain Mode Indicator (pg. 34)  
BImage Size: 2560 (2560 x 1920), 2048  
(2048 x 1536), 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280  
(1280 x 960), 640 (640 x 480) (pg. 37)  
CInterval Shooting Indicator (pg. 26)  
DShooting Icon (pg. 25)  
SOUND 12BIT  
15:55  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
ECard Icon (pg. 25)  
: Appears during shooting.  
: Blinks in white when a memory card is  
not loaded.  
ASelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
BTape Running Indicator (pg. 18)  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is  
reading the data in the memory card.  
: Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator  
: Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator  
CSelected Wide Mode Indicator (pg. 35)  
DRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (pg. 34)  
ETape Remaining Time (pg. 18)  
FREC: (Appears during recording.) (pg. 18)  
PAUSE: (Appears during record-standby  
F
GPicture Quality:  
(FINE) /  
(STANDARD)  
(in order of quality) (pg. 36)  
G5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-second recording  
mode or animation recording mode.  
HInsert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode  
HRemaining Number Of Shots (pg. 61)  
(Displays the approximate remaining number  
of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.  
recording.)  
IClock Icon (pg. 26)  
IWind Cut Indicator (pg. 35)  
KDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (pg. 34)  
LSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 34) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds  
after turning on the camcorder.)  
JFlash Indicator (pg. 39)  
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
: Auxiliary Microphone Level  
Indicator  
L
PHOTO  
R
(Appears when an optional microphone is  
50m  
BRIGHT  
AOperation Mode Indicator (pg. 14)  
B
: Night-Scope Indicator (pg. 40)  
: Gain Up Mode (pg. 34)  
CRed Eye Reduction Indicator (pg. 39)  
DProgram AE Indicator (pg. 44)  
EWhite Balance Indicator (pg. 43)  
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FSpecial Effect Indicator (pg. 45)  
: Spot Exposure Control Indicator  
: Backlight Compensation Indicator  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 41)  
HIris Lock Indicator (pg. 42)  
IApproximate Zoom Ratio (pg. 19)  
JZoom Indicator (pg. 19)  
KSelf-Timer Recording Indicator (pg. 40)  
LO: (Appears when taking snapshot.)  
HVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (speaker or  
G
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator  
J
: Auxiliary Microphone Level  
Indicator  
L
R
(Appears when an optional microphone is  
connected during audio dubbing. pg. 50)  
During D.S.C. Playback  
MBrightness Control Indicator (pg. 16)  
NBattery Remaining Power Indicator  
PManual Focus Adjustment Indicator  
100-0013  
50m  
BRIGHT  
QFlash Indicator (pg. 39)  
During Video Playback  
AOperation Mode Indicator (pg. 27)  
BFolder/File Number (pg. 27)  
CBattery Remaining Power Indicator  
12BIT/MIX  
L
DBrightness Control Indicator (pg. 16)  
MIC  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
50m  
L
VOLUME  
20:21:25  
R
ASound Mode Indicator (pg. 37)  
BBlank Search Indicator (pg. 21)  
D4: Playback  
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
9: Pause  
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Slow-Motion  
Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Slow-Motion  
D: Audio Dubbing  
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause  
(Appear while a tape is running.)  
ESound Input for Audio Dubbing (pg. 50)  
FBattery Remaining Power Indicator  
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®
®
Before Using This Camcorder  
Microsoft and Windows are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini  
DV mark  
Make sure you only use memory cards with the  
mark or  
.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the  
digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “  
” and  
memory cards marked “  
” or  
” can be used with this unit.  
Provided Accessories  
Remember that this camcorder is not  
compatible with other digital video formats.  
Remember that this camcorder is intended for  
private consumer use only.  
Any commercial use without proper permission is  
prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a  
show, performance or exhibition for personal  
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you  
obtain permission beforehand.)  
OR  
Before recording important video, be sure to  
make a trial recording.  
Play back your trial recording to make sure the  
video and audio have been recorded properly.  
We recommend cleaning your video heads  
before use.  
If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the  
heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically  
cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette  
(optional).  
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and  
camcorder in the proper environment.  
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your  
cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty  
area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the  
camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the  
camcorder in a bag or other container.  
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video  
recordings.  
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more  
video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may  
experience mosaic-like noise during playback  
depending on the tape characteristics and the  
usage environment.  
So, for important recordings, we recommend using  
SP mode.  
It is recommended that you use JVC brand  
cassette tapes.  
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of  
commercially available cassette tapes complying  
with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette  
tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the  
performance of your camcorder.  
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 57 59.  
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a AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14E  
b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E)  
c Battery Pack BN-VF707U  
Align.  
Rotate clockwise.  
d S-Video/Audio/Video Cable  
e USB Cable  
f Audio Extension Cable (for optional  
microphone, see page 12 for connection)  
g Audio Extension Cable (for optional  
headphone, see page 12 for connection)  
h Core Filter [large] (for USB cable, see page  
12 for attachment)  
Rotate counterclockwise to remove it.  
Remove the lens hood when attaching a  
conversion lens or lens filter. If this type of lens is  
attached over the lens hood, the corners of the  
image may be darkened (vignetting).  
Core Filter [large] (for power cord, only for  
AP-V14E, see page 12 for attachment)  
i Core Filter [small] x5 (for S-Video/Audio/  
Video cable, audio extension cable and AC  
adapter’s cord, see page 12 for attachment)  
j CD-ROM  
How to Attach the Lens Cap  
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap  
to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
k Remote Control Unit RM-V720U  
l Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control  
unit)  
m Memory Card 32 MB (already inserted in the  
camcorder)  
n Shoulder Strap (see the right column for  
attachment)  
o Lens Cap and its string (see the right column  
for attachment)  
p Battery Mount Cover** (already attached on  
the camcorder)  
NOTE:  
To confirm the lens cap is  
on correctly make sure the  
cap is flush to the  
camcorder.  
Place here during  
shooting.  
q Cable Adapter  
How to Attach the Shoulder Strap  
Follow the illustration.  
r Lens Hood (see below for attachment)  
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the remote  
control unit at time of shipment (with insulation  
sheet). To use the remote control unit, remove the  
insulation sheet.  
** Attach the battery mount cover to protect the  
battery connector when the battery pack is  
removed. For the attachment/detachment, refer to  
1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.  
2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap  
guide and the buckle.  
To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then  
tighten the strap in the buckle.  
3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.  
NOTES:  
Strap guide  
Buckle  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the  
camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with  
one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core  
filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be  
connected to the camcorder.  
2
Make sure to use the provided cables for  
connections. Do not use any other cables.  
Attaching the Lens Hood  
1
3
When shooting outside or in bright locations,  
light can sometimes reflect within the lens and  
cause a whitish haze to appear over the subject  
(flare). To prevent flare and provide extra  
protection for the lens, attach the lens hood to  
the camcorder.  
Eyelet  
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Attaching the Core Filter  
How to Use the Audio Extension Cable  
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core  
filter reduces interference.  
When using optional headphones or external  
microphone, connect to the provided audio  
extension cable (with a core filter attached), then  
connect the audio extension cable to the  
1 Release the  
stoppers on both  
ends of the core filter.  
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.  
2 Run the cable  
Stopper  
through the core  
filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the  
cable plug and the core filter.  
Headphones  
Microphone  
S-Video/Audio/Video cable  
Core filter (small)  
3 cm  
Core Filter*  
To MIC  
USB cable, power cord (only for AP-V14E),  
audio extension cable and AC adapter’s cord  
Wind the cable once around the outside of the  
core filter as shown in the illustration.  
Audio Extension Cable  
(provided)  
Open the cover.  
To  
* Attach two core filters to the audio extension  
cable for headphones.  
Core filter (large: USB cable and  
power cord, small: audio extension  
cable and AC adapter’s cord)  
3 cm  
LCD Monitor  
Pull on the end  
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270°.  
180°  
of the LCD monitor and open  
90°  
Wind once.  
When attaching to the power cord, attach the core  
filter near the end which is connected to the AC  
adapter.  
Wind the cable so that it is not slack.  
3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.  
USB cable, power cord,  
audio extension cable  
and AC adapter’s cord  
S-Video/Audio/Video  
cable  
You can also turn the  
LCD monitor over and  
move it back to the  
camcorder body with its  
monitor facing out.  
NOTES:  
Take care not to damage the cable.  
When connecting a cable, attach the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
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Battery pack  
BN-VF707U*  
BN-VF714U  
Charging time  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.  
Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.  
Power  
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system  
lets you choose the most appropriate source of  
power. Do not use provided power supply units  
with other equipment.  
BN-VF733U  
* Provided  
Charging the Battery Pack  
NOTES:  
This product includes patented and other  
POWER/CHARGE  
Lamp  
proprietary technology and will operate only  
with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-  
VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using  
generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage  
to the internal charging circuitry.  
Power Switch  
A
If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
Open the cover.  
Make sure to use the battery pack with the arrow  
( ) mark. The camcorder does not turn on with the  
battery mount cover without the arrow ( ) mark.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time  
or after a long storage period, the POWER/  
CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove  
the battery pack from the camcorder, then try  
charging again.  
If the battery operation time remains extremely  
short even after having been fully charged, the  
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.  
Please purchase a new one.  
Since the AC adapter processes electricity  
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to  
use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
Using the optional AA-VF7 battery charger, you  
can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U  
battery pack without the camcorder.  
mark  
Arrow  
To DC connector  
To AC outlet  
Battery pack  
Battery pack  
AC Adapter  
mount  
(ex. AP-V17E)  
BATT. RELEASE  
1 Set the power switch to “OFF”.  
2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing  
upward, push the battery pack slightly against  
the battery pack mount.  
After 5 minutes has elapsed in record-standby  
mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder  
will automatically turn off its power supplied from  
the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge  
starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.  
If the battery mount cover is attached, remove it  
by sliding BATT. RELEASE.  
3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in  
place.  
4 Connect the AC adapter to the camcorder.  
Using the Battery Pack  
Perform steps 2 3 in “Charging the Battery  
5 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.  
(AP-V14E only)  
6 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. The  
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder  
blinks to indicate charging has started.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
Battery pack  
BN-VF707U*  
Recording time  
45 min. (55 min.)  
7 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,  
charging is finished. Unplug the AC adapter from  
the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter from  
the camcorder.  
BN-VF714U  
BN-VF733U  
* Provided  
1 hr. 35 min. (1 hr. 55 min.)  
3 hr. 45 min. (4 hr. 35 min.)  
To detach the battery pack  
While sliding BATT. RELEASE, remove the  
battery pack.  
(
): When LCD backlight is off.  
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To resume the original function of the  
accurate battery power indication  
NOTES:  
Recording time is reduced significantly under the  
following conditions:  
If the battery power indication differs from the  
actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and  
then run it down. However this function may not  
turn back if the battery was used for a long period  
of time under extremely high/low temperature  
condition or charged too many times.  
Zoom or record-standby mode is engaged  
repeatedly.  
The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.  
The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.  
Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camcorder, set the power switch  
to any operation mode except “OFF” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch. The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights.  
ATTENTION:  
Before detaching the power source, make sure that  
the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so  
can result in a camcorder malfunction.  
Data Battery System  
You can check the remaining battery power and  
the recordable time.  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
POWER/  
CHARGE Lamp  
1) Make sure the battery is attached and the  
power switch is set to “OFF”.  
Power Switch  
A
2) Open the LCD monitor fully.  
3) Press DATA, and the battery status screen  
appears.  
Lock Button  
It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the  
button is pressed and released quickly, and for  
approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed  
and hold for several seconds.  
If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears  
instead of the battery status even though you  
tried to press DATA several times, there may  
be a problem with your battery. In such a case,  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
DATA  
MENU  
Choose the appropriate operation mode  
according to your preference using the power  
switch and VIDEO/MEMORY switch.  
Power Switch Position  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
The recordable time display should only be  
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute  
units.  
Allows you to record using NO special effects  
or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard  
recording.  
Using AC Power  
The “A” indicator appears on the display.  
M (Manual Recording):  
Allows you to set various recording functions  
using the menus. (pg. 33)  
If you want more creative capabilities than full  
auto recording, try this mode.  
NOTE:  
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage  
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.  
About Batteries  
OFF:  
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries  
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive  
heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.  
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its  
terminals to come in contact with metals, as this  
can result in a short circuit and possibly start a  
fire.  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
PLAY:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the  
tape.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in  
the memory card or to transfer a still image  
stored in the memory card to a PC.  
Allows you to set various playback functions  
using the menus. (pg. 33)  
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VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all  
times, but its display can be turned on or off  
during playback. (pg. 33, 38)  
VIDEO:  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a  
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “  
/
(pg. 37), still images are recorded both on  
the tape and the memory card.  
1 Perform steps 1 4 in “Language Setting” on  
the left column.  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record in a memory card or  
access data stored in a memory card.  
When the power switch is set to “A” or “M”,  
the currently selected image size appears.  
2 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“CLOCK ADJ., and press SET. The day is  
highlighted.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to input the day,  
and press SET. Repeat to  
input the month, year, hour  
and minute.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the power switch is set to “A” or “M”, you  
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/  
closing the LCD monitor.  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
20. 1 2. 0 5  
1
7 : 0 0  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select “BRETURN”, and press SET  
Language Setting  
twice. The menu screen closes.  
The language on the display can be changed.  
Grip Adjustment  
1 Set the power switch to “M” while pressing  
1 Adjust the velcro strip.  
down the lock button located on the switch.  
2 Pass your right hand  
through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
3 Adjust your thumb and  
fingers through the grip to  
easily operate the  
recording start/stop button,  
power switch and power  
zoom lever. Be sure to  
fasten the velcro strip to  
your preference.  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select “n”,  
and press SET. The  
CAMERA DISPLAY menu  
appears.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
BRIGHT  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
LANGUAGE  
AUX MIC  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
OFF  
ENGLISH  
ON  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
20. 12. 05  
17:00  
RETURN  
5 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select “LANGUAGE”, and press  
SET.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
6 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select the  
1/3  
desired language, and  
press SET.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
FRANÇAIS  
7 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The menu  
screen closes.  
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Brightness Adjustment of the  
Display  
Loading/Unloading a Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load  
or eject a cassette.  
1 Set the power switch to  
Erase protection  
M” or “PLAY” while  
tab  
PUSH HERE  
pressing down the lock  
button located on the  
switch.  
Up (4/9)  
Down (8)  
Make sure the window  
side is facing out.  
2 Open the LCD monitor  
3 Press MENU. The  
LCD  
BACKLIGHT  
menu screen appears.  
MENU  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select “n”,  
and press SET. The  
BRIGHT  
CAMERA DISPLAY or  
VIDEO DISPLAY menu appears.  
OPEN/  
EJECT  
Cassette holder  
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“BRIGHT”, and press SET. The menu screen  
closes and the brightness control indicator  
appears.  
Cassette holder  
cover  
6 Press  
3
or  
5
until the appropriate  
1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction  
of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens  
automatically.  
brightness is reached.  
7 Press SET to clear the brightness control  
indicator from the display.  
Do not touch internal components.  
LCD monitor’s backlight  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH  
HERE” to close the cassette holder.  
Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH  
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching  
other parts may cause your finger to get caught in  
the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product  
damage.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may  
not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do  
not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a  
fully charged one or use AC power before  
continuing.  
For normal use, turn the backlight on (bright).  
If you are shooting in a bright location, turning  
the LCD backlight off makes the display darker  
and easier to see. It also reduces battery  
consumption.  
To turn off the LCD backlight, press LCD  
BACKLIGHT.  
To turn on the LCD backlight, press LCD  
BACKLIGHT again.  
Tripod Mounting  
To attach the camcorder  
to a tripod, align the  
direction stud and screw  
to the mounting socket  
and stud hole on the  
camcorder. Then tighten  
the screw clockwise.  
Some tripods are not  
equipped with studs.  
3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it  
locks into place.  
Be careful not to pinch your fingers by the  
cassette holder cover.  
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To protect valuable recordings  
Loading/Unloading a Memory Card  
The provided memory card is already inserted in  
the camcorder at the time of purchase.  
Label  
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the  
tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents  
the tape from being recorded over. To record on  
this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before  
loading it.  
Memory card  
NOTES:  
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder  
does not open, close the cassette holder cover  
and try again. If the cassette holder still does not  
open, turn the camcorder off then on again.  
If the tape does not load properly, open the  
cassette holder cover fully and remove the  
cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.  
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a  
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cassette holder cover.  
Clipped edge  
Write/erase  
protection tab  
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)  
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).  
3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with  
its clipped edge first.  
To unload a memory card, push it once. After  
the memory card comes out of the camcorder,  
pull it out.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of  
the label.  
4 Close the card cover.  
To protect valuable files (available only for  
SD Memory Card)  
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side  
of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.  
This prevents the memory card from being  
recorded over. To record on this memory card,  
slide the tab back to the position opposite to  
“LOCK” before loading it.  
NOTES:  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible  
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory  
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary  
to format the card. (pg. 32)  
ATTENTION:  
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the  
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the  
memory card to be corrupted or cause the  
camcorder to become unable to recognise whether  
or not the card is installed.  
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EN  
18  
NOTES:  
Basic Recording  
If the record-standby mode continues for  
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off  
automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,  
close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
When a blank portion is left between recorded  
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted  
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 16)  
POWER/CHARGE Lamp  
Power Switch  
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,  
A
During recording, sound is not heard from the  
speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional  
headphone to the headphone connector.  
Lock Button  
Recording Start/Stop  
Button  
Tape Remaining Time  
Approximate tape remaining  
time appears on the display.  
“– h – – m” means the  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Tally Lamp  
(Lights while recording is in  
progress.)  
camcorder is calculating the  
remaining time. When the  
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication  
starts blinking.  
Power Zoom Lever  
The time required to calculate and display the  
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the  
calculation, may vary according to the type of tape  
used.  
1 Remove the lens cap. (pg. 11)  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
4 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the  
camcorder enters the record-standby mode.  
PAUSE” is displayed.  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 34.  
5 To start recording, press the recording start/  
stop button. The tally lamp lights and “T REC”  
appears on the display while recording is in  
progress.  
6 To stop recording, press the recording start/  
stop button again. The camcorder re-enters the  
record-standby mode.  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
SP  
LP  
45 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
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19  
Zooming  
Journalistic Shooting  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an  
instantaneous change in image magnification.  
In some situations,  
different shooting  
angles may provide  
more dramatic results.  
Hold the camcorder in  
the desired position  
and tilt the LCD  
To zoom in  
Slide the power zoom lever towards “T”.  
To zoom out  
Slide the power zoom lever towards “W”.  
monitor in the most  
convenient direction.  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
40  
xW  
T
Time Code  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the  
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the  
recorded scene on the tape during playback.  
Display  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
10  
x
W
T
Digital zoom zone  
10X (optical) zoom zone  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Approximate zoom ratio  
Frames*  
(25 frames =  
The further you slide the power zoom lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom magnification over 10X is done through  
digital image processing, and is therefore called  
digital zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to  
12 : 34 : 24  
1 second)  
* Frames are not displayed during recording.  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time  
code begins counting from “00:00:00”  
300X. Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. (pg. 34) (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from  
Zooming is available up to 8X when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
the end of a previously recorded scene, the time  
code continues from the last time code number.  
If during recording a blank portion is left partway  
through the tape, the time code is interrupted.  
When recording is resumed, the time code starts  
counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means  
the camcorder may record the same time codes  
as those existing in a previously recorded scene.  
To prevent this, perform “Recording from the  
cases;  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom while in record-standby,  
lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 41), then zoom in or out in record mode.  
During digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the  
subject) is possible when the power zoom lever is  
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in  
MANUAL menu on page 35.  
When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom  
out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the  
camcorder may automatically zoom out  
depending on the distance between the  
camcorder and the subject. This will not occur  
When power shuts off during shooting.  
When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located partway  
through the tape.  
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (pg. 35)  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then  
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
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20  
EN  
NOTES:  
Normal Playback  
The time code cannot be reset.  
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time  
code indication does not move smoothly.  
The time code is displayed only when “TIME  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Power Switch  
4/9  
5
3
A
Quick Review  
Enables to check the end of the last recording.  
1) Press QUICK REVIEW (3) during the  
record-standby mode.  
2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds  
and played back automatically, then pauses in  
the record-standby mode for the next shot.  
Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is  
not a malfunction.  
Lock Button  
VOL. +, –  
8
MENU  
Speaker  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
Recording from the Middle of a Tape  
1) Play back a tape or use blank search  
(pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to  
start recording, then engage the still playback  
(pause) mode. (See the right column.)  
2) Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
4 To start playback, press 4/9.  
5 To stop playback, press 8.  
During stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to  
fast-forward the tape.  
To control the speaker volume  
Slide the power zoom lever (VOL. +, –) towards  
“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn  
down the volume.  
NOTES:  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor or on a connected TV. (pg. 22)  
If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power  
is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off  
automatically. To turn on again, set the power  
switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.  
When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector,  
the sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Still Playback (Pause)  
Pauses during video playback.  
1) Press 4/9 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9  
again.  
If still playback continues for more than about  
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is  
automatically engaged.  
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EN  
21  
Shuttle Search  
Allows high-speed search in either direction  
during video playback.  
1) During playback, press 5 for forward  
search, or 3 for reverse search.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.  
During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The  
search continues as long as you hold the button.  
Once you release the button, normal playback  
resumes.  
NOTES:  
Before starting blank search, if the current position  
is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in  
the reverse direction. If the current position is at a  
recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the  
forward direction.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached  
during blank search, the camcorder stops  
automatically.  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of  
tape may not be detected.  
The detected blank portion may be located  
between recorded scenes. Before you start  
recording, make sure there is no recorded scene  
after the blank portion.  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display  
during shuttle search. This is not a malfunction.  
ATTENTION:  
During shuttle search, parts  
of the picture may not be  
clearly visible, particularly on  
the left side of the screen.  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording  
in the middle of a tape to avoid time code  
interruption. (pg. 19)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
4 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
5 Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO menu  
appears.  
6 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“BLANK SRCH”, and press SET. The sub menu  
appears.  
7 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and  
the camcorder automatically starts reverse or  
forward search, then stops at the spot which is  
about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of  
the detected blank portion.  
To cancel blank search, press 8.  
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Connections to a TV or VCR  
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration.  
If using a VCR, go to step 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
To S/AV  
connector  
Open the cover.  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
mark  
S-Video/Audio/Video cable  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX (auxiliary) input  
(provided)  
mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
6 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 20)  
To choose whether or not the following  
displays appear on the connected TV  
Date/Time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn  
on/off the date indication.  
[Y/C] / [CVBS]  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
Cable Adapter*  
TV  
Time code  
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.  
VCR  
A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/  
VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input  
connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
connect the yellow video cable.)  
B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/  
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)  
C Red to AUDIO R IN**  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory  
card, set the camcorder’s power switch to “A” or  
M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camcorder is turned on.  
D White to AUDIO L IN**  
*
If your TV/VCR has a SCART connector, use  
the provided cable adapter.  
** Not required for watching still images only.  
NOTE:  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter  
as required:  
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
does not accept Y/C signals and uses a video cable.  
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23  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
Playback Using the Remote Control  
The following buttons are available only when  
the camcorder’s power switch is set to “PLAY”.  
B PAUSE Button  
Pauses the tape (pg. 24)  
Up Button (pg. 24)  
C SLOW Rewind Button (pg. 24)  
The full-function remote control unit can operate  
this camcorder from a distance as well as the  
basic operations (playback, stop, pause, fast-  
forward and rewind) of your VCR. It also makes  
additional playback functions possible.  
D REW Button  
Rewind/Reverse shuttle search on a tape  
Displays previous file in a memory card  
Installing the Battery  
The remote control uses  
one lithium battery  
(CR2025).  
2
Left Button (pg. 24)  
1
E INSERT Button (pg. 49)  
F SHIFT Button (pg. 24)  
G DISPLAY Button (pg. 22, 46)  
H SLOW Forward Button (pg. 24)  
I PLAY Button  
Starts playback of a tape (pg. 20)  
Starts auto playback of images in a memory  
1 Pull out the battery  
1
holder by pushing the lock  
tab.  
Lock tab  
2 Insert the battery in the  
holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.  
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
J FF Button  
Forward/Forward shuttle search on a tape  
Displays next file in a memory card (pg. 26)  
Right Button (pg. 24)  
K A. DUB Button (pg. 50)  
L STOP Button  
Stops the tape (pg. 20)  
Stops auto playback (pg. 26)  
Down Button (pg. 24)  
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)  
When using the remote  
control, be sure to point it at  
the remote sensor. The  
transmitted beam’s  
approximate effective  
distance for indoor use is 5 m.  
Use the remote control in  
Remote sensor  
front of the camcorder facing toward the lens.  
M EFFECT Button (pg. 24)  
N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (pg. 24)  
NOTE:  
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may  
cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor  
is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.  
The following buttons are available when the  
camcorder’s power switch is set to “A” or “M”.  
o Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
(Also available with the power switch set to  
“PLAY”)  
Buttons And Functions  
p START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the recording start/  
stop button on the camcorder.  
q S.SHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the  
camcorder.  
(Also available with the power switch set to  
“PLAY”)  
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.
2) At the point you want to zoom  
in, press the zoom button (T).  
To zoom out, press the zoom  
button (W).  
PAUSE or  
(Up)  
Zoom (T/W)  
SLOW (YI)  
SLOW (IU)  
3) You can move the image on  
the screen around to find a  
particular portion of the picture.  
While holding down SHIFT,  
PLAY  
(Right)  
STOP or  
(Down)  
(Left)  
press  
(Left), (Right),  
(Down).  
SHIFT  
(Up) and  
To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then  
press PLAY (U) during video playback.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI  
or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback  
resumes.  
To pause slow-motion playback, press PAUSE  
(9).  
NOTES:  
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still  
playback.  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
To stop slow-motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video  
playback image.  
NOTES:  
You can also engage slow-motion playback from  
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more  
than approx. 2 seconds.  
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white  
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together  
with the cinema mode (pg. 35, “WIDE  
During slow-motion playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic  
effect.  
After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the  
still image may be displayed for a few seconds,  
followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This  
is not a malfunction.  
During slow-motion playback, there will be  
disturbances in video and the picture may seem  
unstable, especially with steady images. This is  
not a malfunction.  
MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish  
tint like old photos. Combine this with the cinema  
mode (pg. 35, “WIDE MODE”) for a classic  
look.  
STROBE: Your recording looks like a  
series of consecutive snapshots.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
1) To start playback,  
press PLAY (U).  
2) Press EFFECT.  
The PLAYBACK  
EFFECT select menu  
appears.  
EFFECT  
ON/OFF  
EFFECT  
During normal or still playback, press SLOW  
(IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI)  
repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or  
IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.  
Playback Zoom  
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the  
highlight bar to the desired effect.  
The selected function is activated and after  
2 seconds the menu disappears.  
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT  
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press  
EFFECT ON/OFF again.  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 30X at any  
time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
playback. Or perform normal  
playback of images.  
To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2  
above.  
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25  
Continuous Shooting  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides  
an effect similar to serial photography.  
To use this function, set “C SHOOTING” to “ON”.  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)  
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still  
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are  
stored in the memory card.  
indicator appears.  
NOTE:  
Bracket Shooting  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
In addition to an image with the exposure  
automatically set by the camcorder, two other  
images are recorded with exposure values  
shifted to the +0.3EV and –0.3EV sides. You can  
select the image that has a suitable exposure  
after shooting.  
Loading a Memory Card (pg. 17)  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Power Switch  
A
Lock Button  
SNAPSHOT  
Increased  
exposure  
Standard  
exposure  
Decreased  
exposure  
1 Remove the lens cap.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
1 Set “C SHOOTING” to “BRACKET”.  
(pg. 33, 37) The indicator appears.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to  
“MEMORY”.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to  
4 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
“MEMORY”.  
3 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
To change the image size and/or picture quality,  
5Ppregs.s33S,N3A6,P3S7H. OT. The “O” indication  
appears while the snapshot is being taken.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode  
with no frame.  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting  
When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,  
set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (pg. 33, 35)  
4 Press SNAPSHOT for bracket shooting.  
Three images are recorded.  
To cancel bracket shooting mode  
Set “C SHOOTING” to “OFF” in step 1.  
NOTE:  
The shutter speed cannot be fixed in the bracket  
shooting, even if the shutter priority (pg. 45) is  
set.  
NOTES:  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes  
when the power switch is set to “A” or “M” and  
power is supplied from the battery pack, the  
camcorder shuts off automatically to save power.  
To perform shooting again, close and re-open the  
LCD monitor.  
For approximate number of storable images, see  
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Interval Shooting  
During interval shooting mode, the camcorder  
continues to take snapshots automatically with  
an interval of your desired setting.  
Normal Playback of Images  
Images shot with the camcorder are  
automatically numbered, then stored in  
numerical order in the memory card. You can  
view the stored images, one at a time, much like  
flipping through a photo album.  
1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (pg. 33, 37)  
“INTERVALand “ ” appear.  
2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Power Switch  
4/9  
3 Set the power switch to “A” or “M” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
5
3
A
4 Press SNAPSHOT.  
First shot is taken after 2 seconds.  
The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot  
is being taken.  
Lock Button  
8
INDEX  
INFO  
The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next  
shot is being taken.  
The next shot is being taken automatically when  
the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.  
MENU  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 17)  
5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop interval shooting.  
To cancel interval shooting mode  
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to  
“MEMORY”.  
3 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the lock button located on the switch.  
A stored image is displayed.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
4 Press 3 to display the previous file. Press  
5 to display the next file.  
To distinguish between still images taken in  
interval shooting mode and other still images, it is  
recommended that you reset the file names before  
NOTE:  
Images shot and stored in the memory card with  
another device with resolutions other than  
“640 x 480”, “1280 x 960”, “1600 x 1200”,  
“2048 x 1536” and “2560 x 1920” will be displayed  
as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot  
be transferred to a PC.  
Interval shooting will stop if the battery runs out of  
power or the memory card becomes full.  
The function “Animation” in the provided software  
“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create  
movie files from the captured still images  
®
(Windows only). To create movie files with the  
Playback Zoom  
Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the  
function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images”  
in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.  
Available only with the remote control.  
Auto Playback of Images  
You can run through all the images stored in the  
memory card automatically.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
2 Press 4/9 to start auto playback.  
If you press 3 during auto playback, files are  
displayed in descending order.  
If you press 5 during auto playback, files are  
displayed in ascending order.  
3 To end auto playback, press 8.  
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27  
The more pixels there are toward the left, the  
darker the image.  
The more pixels there are toward the right, the  
brighter the image.  
By checking the image and its histogram, you  
can see the exposure level pattern and the  
overall tone reproduction condition.  
Index Playback of Files  
You can view several different files stored in the  
memory card at a time. This browsing capability  
makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
To display the histogram  
Press INFO twice while a still image is  
displayed.  
2 Press INDEX. The  
Selected file  
index screen appears.  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
3 Press Up (4/9)/  
Down (8)/3/5 to  
move the frame to the  
desired file.  
To turn off the histogram  
Press INFO once.  
6
9
NOTE:  
The shutter speed, F-number and ISO sensitivity  
(GAIN) are also displayed as recording information  
with histogram. The shutter speed displayed during  
shooting is an approximation. It may not match the  
one displayed with histogram.  
4 Press SET. The  
selected file is displayed.  
Index number  
Viewing File Information  
You can get the relevant file information by  
pressing the INFO button during normal  
playback or index playback.  
Removing On-Screen Display  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
FOLDER: Folder name  
FILE: File name  
DATE: Date the file was  
made  
SIZE: Image size  
QUALITY: Picture quality  
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is  
protected from accidental erasure. (pg. 28)  
Press the INFO button twice to close the  
information screen.  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
FOLDER  
FILE  
: 1 0 0 JVCGR  
: DVC0 0 0 1 0  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“DISPLAY”, and press SET. The sub menu  
appears.  
DATE  
SIZE  
:
:
27. 10. 05  
2560X1920  
QUALITY : FINE  
PROTECT : OFF  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “OFF”,  
and press SET. The operation mode indicator,  
folder/file number and battery remaining power  
indicator disappear.  
To display the indicators again, select “ON”.  
Operation mode indicator  
Folder/file number  
NOTE:  
100-0013  
With images shot with other devices or processed  
on a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
MENU  
50m  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
Histogram (for Still Image Files)  
A histogram is a graph  
indicating the image’s  
brightness. The horizontal  
axis indicates the  
Battery remaining power indicator  
brightness level (darker on  
the left and brighter on the  
right), while the vertical  
1
F
I
/
2
2
.
5
0
0
0
s
S O 1  
0
D
B
axis indicates how many pixels exist for each  
brightness level.  
The more pixels there are in centre position, the  
exposure is proper and the brightness is well-  
balanced.  
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded on a  
Tape to a Memory Card  
Protecting Files  
The protect mode helps prevent the accidental  
erasure of files.  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
memory card.  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 16)  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 17)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“PROTECT”, and press SET. The sub menu  
appears.  
4 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
To protect the currently displayed file  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
5 Set “  
COPY” to “ON”.  
Down (8) to select  
MENU  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
“CURRENT”, and press  
SET. The PROTECT  
screen appears.  
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.  
RETURN  
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9  
again to engage Still Playback.  
5 Press 3 or 5 to  
select the desired file.  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
The “  
” indication appears during dubbing.  
6 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
SET.  
To cancel protection,  
select “RETURN”.  
PROTECT  
NOTES:  
To use playback special effects with a video image  
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the  
remote control. (pg. 24)  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for  
all files you want to protect.  
Resetting The File Name  
To protect all files stored in the memory card  
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be  
made. The new files you are going to make will  
be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to  
separate the new files from previously made  
files.  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“PROT.ALL, and press SET. The PROTECT  
screen appears.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.  
NOTES:  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
If the “  
” mark appears, the currently displayed  
file is protected.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “NO.  
RESET”, and press SET. The NO. RESET  
screen appears.  
When the memory card is initialised or corrupted,  
even protected files are deleted. If you do not want  
to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and  
save them.  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The new folder  
(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file  
name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.  
NOTE:  
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder  
(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file  
name will start again from DVC00001.  
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29  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 3  
NOTE:  
If the “  
” mark appears, the selected file is  
protected and cannot be deleted.  
To delete all files stored in the memory card  
To remove protection from the currently  
displayed file  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select “ALL,  
and press SET. The DELETE screen appears.  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT  
screen appears.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.  
5 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file.  
NOTES:  
6 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
Protected files (pg. 28) cannot be deleted. To  
delete them, remove protection first.  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check files before deleting.  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to  
remove protection.  
CAUTION:  
To remove protection from all files stored in  
the memory card  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)  
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted  
if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If  
the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“CANC.ALL, and press SET. The PROTECT  
screen appears.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one  
at a time or all at once.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“DELETE”, and press SET. The sub menu  
appears.  
To delete the currently displayed file  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
MENU  
“CURRENT”, and press  
SET. The DELETE screen  
appears.  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RETURN  
5 Press 3 or 5 to  
select the desired file.  
6 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
SET.  
DELETE  
DELETE?  
To cancel deletion, select  
“RETURN”.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for  
all files you want to delete.  
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To Print by Selecting Still Images and  
Number of Prints  
Setting Print Information (DPOF  
Setting)  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to  
support future systems such as automatic  
printing. You can select one of the 2 print  
information settings for images stored in the  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still  
2 Press Up (4/9) or  
DPOF  
Down (8) to select  
“CURRENT”, and press  
SET. The DPOF screen  
appears.  
SHEETS  
0 0  
RETURN  
3 Press 3 or 5 to  
select the desired file.  
NOTES:  
If you load a memory card already set as shown  
below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will  
make prints of the selected still images  
automatically.  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select the  
number indication (00), and press SET.  
5 Select the number of  
DPOF  
prints by pressing Up (4/  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them  
to a memory card. (pg. 28)  
9) to increase the number,  
or Down (8) to decrease  
the number, and press  
SET. The “SAVE?”  
SHEETS  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
0 5  
appears.  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
6 Press Up (4/9) or  
DPOF  
Down (8) to select  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or  
“EXECUTE” to save the  
setting you have just  
made, and press SET.  
To cancel the setting,  
select “CANCEL.  
Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the desired number  
of prints.  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the image  
again and change the number.  
If you did not change any settings in step 3  
through 5, the menu screen reappears.  
SAVE?  
Down (8) to select  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
“DPOF”, and press SET.  
The sub menu appears.  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
1
RETURN  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
“ALL 1”, and press SET.  
The DPOF screen appears.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or  
DPOF  
Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press  
SET. The normal playback  
screen appears.  
To cancel the setting,  
select “RETURN”.  
7 Press SET three times to close the menu  
ALL1?  
screen.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
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EN  
31  
To Reset the Number of Prints  
Direct Printing with a PictBridge  
Printer  
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, still  
images can be printed easily by connecting the  
camcorder with USB cable directly to the printer.  
DPOF setting can also be used. (pg. 30)  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still  
2 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“RESET”, and press SET. The DPOF screen  
appears.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
To cancel the setting, select “RETURN”.  
The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still  
images.  
NOTE:  
After selecting “DIRECT PRINT” in the menu,  
connect the USB cable.  
To print by selecting a still image  
4 Press SET three times to close the menu  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
screen.  
CAUTION:  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
While performing the above, never disconnect  
power, as this may cause the memory card to be  
corrupted.  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“DIRECT PRINT”, and press SET. A message  
“PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER” appears.  
4 Connect the camcorder to the printer with  
USB cable.  
After a while, the print menu appears.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or  
DIRECT PRINT  
Down (8) to select  
“SELECTED PRINT” and  
press SET.  
SELECTED PRINT  
DPOF PRINT  
6 Press 3 or 5 to  
CANCEL  
select the desired file, and  
press SET.  
7 Press 3 or 5 to  
DIRECT PRINT  
select the number of  
prints.  
The number of prints can  
be set from 1 to 99.  
NUMBER OF PRINTS  
01  
DATE  
ON  
PRINT  
CANCEL  
8 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
“DATE”, then press 3 or 5 to select “ON”  
or “OFF”.  
Select “ON” to print the date and “OFF” not to  
print.  
9 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“PRINT”, and press SET. The image is printed.  
To cancel the print setting  
Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“CANCEL, and press SET.  
To stop printing after printing starts  
1 Press SET. The confirmation screen  
appears.  
2 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
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32  
EN  
To print using the DPOF setting  
Initialising a Memory Card  
You can initialise a memory card any time.  
After initialising, all files and data stored in the  
memory card, including those which have been  
protected, are cleared.  
If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can  
use the DPOF setting. (pg. 30)  
1 Perform steps 1 3 in “Normal Playback of  
2 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to  
3 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select  
“DIRECT PRINT”, and press SET. A message  
“PLEASE CONNECT PRINTER” appears.  
“MEMORY”.  
2 Set the power switch to “PLAY” while  
pressing down the lock button located on the  
switch.  
4 Connect the camcorder to the printer with  
USB cable.  
After a while, the print menu appears.  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or  
4 Press Up (4/9) or  
FORMAT  
DIRECT PRINT  
Down (8) to select “DPOF  
Down (8) to select  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
PRINT”, and press SET.  
“FORMAT”, and press  
SET. The FORMAT  
screen appears.  
6 Press Up (4/9) or  
SELECTED PRINT  
DPOF PRINT  
Down (8) to select  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
CANCEL  
“PRINT”, and press SET.  
The image is printed.  
5 Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select  
To confirm the DPOF setting, select “CHECK  
SETTINGS”, and press SET. You can check  
images and number of prints by pressing 3 or  
5. To return to the previous menu, press Up  
(4/9) or Down (8) to select “RETURN”, and  
press SET.  
“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The memory card  
is initialised.  
When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES  
STORED” appears.  
To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.  
CAUTION:  
NOTE:  
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning  
off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure  
to use the provided AC adapter, as the memory  
card may be corrupted if the battery becomes  
exhausted during initialization. If the memory card  
becomes corrupted, initialise it.  
If the printer is not recognised, or to print again after  
direct printing with a PictBridge Printer, remove the  
USB cable, select “DIRECT PRINT” in the menu  
again, and then reconnect the cable.  
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EN  
33  
Menus without Sub Menus  
Changing the Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of  
the more detailed camcorder settings.  
v WIPE/FADER  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
Selected  
parameter  
1) Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select the  
desired parameter.  
Example: r EFFECT  
menu  
EFFECT  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
OFF  
Up (4/9)  
CLASSIC FILM  
Power Switch  
MONOTONE  
SET  
SEPIA  
STROBE  
2) Press SET. Selection  
is complete. The menu  
screen returns.  
A
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other  
function menus.  
Lock Button  
3) Press SET. The menu screen closes.  
MENU  
Down (8)  
Menus with Sub Menus  
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO” or  
“MEMORY”.  
Set the power switch to “M” while pressing down  
the lock button located on the switch.  
q MANUAL  
Selected menu icon  
blinks.  
Selected function  
n
CAMERA DISPLAY  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
For Video Playback Menus:  
SOUND MODE12BIT  
ZOOM  
SNAP SHOT  
GAIN UP  
10x  
n VIDEO DISPLAY  
1) Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select the  
desired function, and  
press SET. The sub  
menu appears.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
Set the power switch to “PLAY” while pressing  
down the lock button located on the switch.  
For D.S.C. playback menus, refer to “D.S.C.  
FULL  
AGC  
RETURN  
Sub Menu  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
3 Press MENU. The menu screen appears.  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
4 Press Up (4/9) or Down (8) to select the  
desired function, and press SET. The selected  
function menu appears.  
Example: CAMERA  
menu  
2) Press Up (4/9) or  
Down (8) to select the  
desired parameter.  
3) Press SET. Selection  
is complete.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
4) Press SET. The  
menu screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other  
function menus.  
Screen for Video and Screen for Video  
D.S.C. Recording Menu Playback Menu  
WIPE  
/
FADER  
VIDEO  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE – STEREO  
FADER–WHITE  
FADER–BLACK  
FADER–B.W  
NARRATION  
REC MODE  
OFF  
SOUND MODE12BIT  
ZOOM  
SNAP SHOT  
GAIN UP  
10x  
COPY– OFF  
WIPE–CORNER  
WIPE–WINDOW  
WIPE–SLIDE  
FULL  
AGC  
BLANK SRCH  
OFF  
S/AV INPUT  
WIPE–DOOR  
WIPE–SCROLL  
WIPE–SHUTTER  
RETURN  
RETURN  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the  
selected function.  
5) Press SET. The menu screen closes.  
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EN  
SNAP SHOT  
Recording Menus  
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame  
NEGA: Nega mode  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
CAMERA  
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when  
the power switch is set to both “A” and “M”.  
However, the menu settings can be changed  
only when the power switch is set to “M”.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[FULL]  
NEGA  
FRAME  
For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot  
REC MODE  
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode  
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5  
times the recording time.  
GAIN UP  
(Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is  
set to “VIDEO”)  
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no  
picture brightness adjustment.  
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,  
but the image is bright.  
NOTES:  
Audio dubbing (pg. 50) and insert editing  
(pg. 49) are possible on tapes recorded in the  
SP mode.  
If the recording mode is switched, the playback  
picture will be blurred at the switching point.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP  
mode on this camcorder be played back on this  
camcorder.  
During playback of a tape recorded on another  
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there  
may be momentary pauses in the sound.  
AUTO  
: The shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor  
lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s  
movements are not smooth or natural. The  
overall appearance may be grainy. While the  
shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,  
” is displayed.  
SOUND MODE  
GAIN  
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo  
sound on four separate channels. Select “12BIT”  
mode if you want to perform audio dubbing  
afterward. (pg. 50) (Equivalent to the 32 kHz  
mode of previous models)  
(Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is  
set to “MEMORY”)  
[AUTO] / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400  
Select the ISO sensitivity to the desired setting.  
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the  
48 kHz mode of previous models)  
MANUAL  
The q MANUAL settings are effective only  
when the power switch is set to “M”.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
ZOOM  
10X: Only optical zoom is available up to 10X for  
video recording and 8X for still image recording.  
[40X]*: Digital zoom is available up to 40X.  
300X*: Digital zoom is available up to 300X.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
DIS  
(Available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is  
set to “VIDEO”)  
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON  
]: To compensate for unstable images  
caused by camera-shake, particularly at high  
magnification.  
NOTES:  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting  
condition.  
The “  
” indicator blinks or goes out if the  
Stabiliser cannot be used.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
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EN  
35  
SYSTEM  
SELF-TIMER  
[OFF] / ON  
The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when  
the power switch is set to “M” are also applied  
when the power switch is set to “PLAY”.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
5S  
[OFF]: Disables 5-second recording.  
5S: Enables 5-second recording. (pg. 40)  
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.  
By using an inanimate object and changing its  
position between shots, you can record the  
subject as though it is moving.  
BEEP  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,  
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is  
turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of  
recording. It also activates the shutter sound  
TELE MACRO  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed. It also  
activates the shutter sound effect.  
ON: When the distance to the subject is less  
than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can  
shoot a subject as large as possible at a  
distance of approx. 70 cm.  
NOTE:  
TALLY  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out  
of focus.  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start  
of recording.  
WIDE MODE  
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen  
ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen  
ratio.  
REMOTE  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.  
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen. The  
indicator appears.  
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black  
bands at the top and bottom of the screen are  
cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When  
using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s  
instruction manual.  
16:9 WIDE* : For playback on TVs with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the  
image to fit the screen without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using this mode,  
refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction  
manual.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
NOTE:  
During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor,  
black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of  
the screen and the image appears like a letter  
boxed 16:9 movie. (CINEMA and 16:9 WIDE mode)  
WIND CUT  
[OFF]: Disengages the function.  
ON  
wind. The “  
: Helps cut down on noise created by  
” indicator appears. The quality of  
the sound will change. This is normal.  
FLASH ADJ.  
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EN  
DEMO MODE  
DATE/TIME  
OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take  
place.  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5  
seconds when the power switch is set from  
“OFF” to “A” or “M”.  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote  
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as  
program AE or special effects, etc., and can be  
used to confirm how these functions operate.  
Demonstration starts in the following cases:  
When the menu screen is closed after “DEMO  
MODE” is turned “ON”.  
With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the power  
switch is set to “A” or “M”.  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
TIME CODE  
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder  
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are  
not displayed during recording. (pg. 19)  
LANGUAGE  
NOTES:  
/
/ [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS /  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the  
demonstration cannot be turned on.  
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions  
will not be available. After viewing demo, set to  
“OFF”.  
DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /  
NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ /  
/
The language setting can be changed.  
AUX MIC  
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does  
not appear.  
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level  
indicator when optional microphone is  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the  
factory-preset.  
CLOCK ADJ.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are  
effective even when the power switch is set to “A”.  
However, the menu settings can be changed only  
when the power switch is set to “M”.  
DSC  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except  
“BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE” and “AUX MIC” are  
effective only for shooting.  
QUALITY  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
The picture quality mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. Two picture quality modes  
are available: FINE (  
order of quality).  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
BRIGHT  
) / STANDARD (  
) (in  
NOTE:  
The number of storable images depends on the  
selected picture quality as well as the composition  
of the subjects in the images and the type of  
memory card being used. (pg. 61)  
ON SCREEN  
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the  
date, time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV screen.  
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display  
appear on screen when the camcorder is  
connected to a TV.  
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EN  
37  
IMAGE SIZE  
INT.SHOT  
640 x 480 / 1280 x 960 / 1600 x 1200 /  
2048 x 1536 / [2560 x 1920]  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
ON: Enables interval shooting. (pg. 26)  
The image size mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. (pg. 61)  
INT.TIME  
15SEC  
30MIN  
/
/
30SEC  
60MIN  
/
[1MIN]  
/
2MIN  
/
5MIN  
/
10MIN  
/
NOTE:  
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY switch is set to “MEMORY”.  
Allows you to select the shooting interval for  
interval shooting. (pg. 26)  
C SHOOTING  
[OFF]: Disables the function.  
Playback Menus  
ON: Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an  
effect similar to serial photography. (pg. 25)  
BRACKET: Two more images are automatically  
recorded with exposure values shifted to the  
+0.3EV and –0.3EV sides. (pg. 25)  
VIDEO  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
SOUND MODE and NARRATION  
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the  
sound mode in which the recording was made,  
and plays the sound back. Select the type of  
sound to accompany your playback picture.  
According to the menu access explanation on  
page 33, select “SOUND MODE” or  
REC SELECT  
[
(TAPE)]: When snapshots are taken with  
the VIDEO/MEMORY switch set to “VIDEO”, still  
images are recorded only onto the tape.  
/
(TAPE/CARD): When snapshots  
are taken with the VIDEO/MEMORY switch set  
to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only  
onto the tape but also in the memory card  
(640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP  
SHOT” selection in CAMERA menu is also  
applicable to memory card recording.  
“NARRATION” from the menu screen and set it  
to the desired parameter.  
SOUND MODE  
[STEREO  
]: Sound is output on both “Land  
“R” channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the “Lchannel is  
output.  
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is  
output.  
NARRATION  
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “Land  
“R” channels in stereo.  
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “Land “R”  
channels in stereo. (pg. 50)  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined  
and output in stereo on both “Land “R”  
channels.  
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38  
EN  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
REC MODE  
[SP] / LP  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP  
or LP) depending on your preference. It is  
recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO  
menu when using this camcorder as a recorder  
during dubbing. (pg. 46, 47)  
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are  
effective only for video playback except  
“BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE” and “AUX MIC”.  
The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN  
settings) are the same as in the description  
(CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 36.  
COPY  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed  
during tape playback, the playback image  
pauses and normal playback will resume after  
approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not  
recorded.)  
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a  
tape to a memory card. (pg. 28)  
BRIGHT  
ON SCREEN  
OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV  
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display  
disappears.  
BLANK SRCH  
DATE/TIME  
[OFF] / AUTO / ON  
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed  
in the following cases:  
S/AV INPUT  
When playback starts. The camcorder displays  
the date/time when scenes are recorded.  
When the date is changed during playback.  
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from  
the S/AV connector. (pg. 46)  
A/V IN: Enables audio/video signal input from  
the S/AV connector. (pg. 46)  
S IN: Enables audio/S-video signal input from  
the S/AV connector. (pg. 46)  
TIME CODE  
[OFF] / ON  
LANGUAGE  
SYSTEM  
/
/ [ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS /  
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which  
appears when the power switch is set to “M”.  
The parameters are the same as in the  
description on page 35.  
DEUTSCH / ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO /  
NEDERLANDS / PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ /  
/
The language setting can be changed.  
AUX MIC  
OFF / [ON]  
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
EN  
39  
1 Select “FLASH ADJ.in MANUAL menu, and  
Snapshot Flash  
press SET.  
The parameter appears.  
The flash can be used when a  
snapshot is taken in Record-  
Standby mode. (pg. 25, 39)  
You can select the flash  
2 To intensify the flash, press Up (4/9). To  
weaken the flash, press Down (8).  
Adjustment range: –3 to +3. (Factory-preset: 0)  
setting. Press FLASH (5  
repeatedly to select the  
desired mode.  
)
3 Press SET three times to close the menu  
screen.  
NOTE:  
Flash  
[
0A]: Fires automatically if it  
is dark.  
0A: Fires automatically if it is dark and  
When you change the subject you are shooting or  
the shooting location, set it back to 0 as described  
in step 2 and take a snapshot to check the flash  
brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired  
brightness.  
C
reduces the red-eye effect in the subject’s eyes.  
0: Always fires.  
0S: The flash fires regardless of the shooting  
condition. The shutter speed becomes slower in  
this mode, so the background can be also  
brightened.  
OFF (No indicator): Will not fire.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
This feature lets you record still images that look  
like photographs onto a tape.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set the power switch to “M”.  
If “C 0A” is selected  
The C red-eye reduction indicator lights. Press  
SNAPSHOT. The flash fires twice. The first flash  
is for reduction of the human eye’s red reflection  
and the second flash is for the actual recording.  
3 Set “SNAP SHOT” to the desired mode.  
4 Press SNAPSHOT.  
There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
The “O” indication appears and a still image  
will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the  
camcorder re-enters the record-standby mode.  
You can take snapshots also during video  
recording. A still image will be recorded for  
approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording  
resumes.  
NOTES:  
Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.  
The flash does not fire when the flash is set to  
“OFF” or when Night-Scope mode (pg. 40) is  
engaged, and also when the battery remaining  
power is low.  
The flash does not fire even if the flash is set to  
“ON” when continuous shooting or bracket  
shooting (pg. 25, 39) is performed, or “r” is  
set to “SPORTS” or “SNOW” (pg. 44).  
When shooting a subject at a distance where the  
flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the  
flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from  
becoming too dark or becoming too tinted.  
While charging the flash, blinks and the flash  
will not fire.  
Regardless of the power switch position (“A” or  
M”), snapshots are taken with the selected  
snapshot mode.  
The flash does not fire during recording.  
Continuous Shooting  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides  
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval  
between still images: approx. 1 second)  
Flash Brightness Adjustment  
The continuous shooting mode is disabled when  
“REC SELECT” is set to “  
/
”.  
When a snapshot is taken (pg. 25) in the dark  
the camcorder fires the flash and adjusts the  
brightness automatically. You can also adjust the  
flash brightness manually. When you find that  
the snapshots you took look too bright or too  
dark, adjust it manually.  
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EN  
OR  
Night-Scope  
3 For snapshot, press SNAPSHOT.  
The tally lamp starts blinking.  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than  
they would be under good natural lighting.  
Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may  
look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter  
speed.  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and a  
snapshot is taken. The tally lamp turns off. After  
that, the camcorder re-enters record-standby  
mode.  
4 To end self-timer recording, select “OFF” in  
step 2.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press NIGHT (4/9) so that the Night-Scope  
NOTE:  
indicator “  
” appears.  
If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (pg. 35),  
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does  
not light.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to  
provide up to 25 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
” while the shutter speed  
is being automatically adjusted.  
5-Second Recording  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-  
second clips to keep the action moving. This  
function is available only for video recording.  
To deactivate Night-Scope  
Press NIGHT (4/9) again so that the Night-  
Scope indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
During Night-Scope, the following functions or  
settings cannot be activated and its indicator  
blinks or goes out:  
1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (pg. 33, 35)  
The “5S” indicator appears.  
2 Press the recording start/stop button to start  
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder  
enters record-standby mode automatically.  
Even if you press the recording start/stop button  
again within 5 seconds after recording starts,  
record-standby mode is not engaged.  
Some modes of “Program AE” or “Special  
“GAIN UP” in CAMERA menu (pg. 34)  
“DIS” in MANUAL menu (pg. 34)  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the  
camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a  
tripod is recommended.  
3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.  
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording  
mode  
Instead of pressing the recording start/stop  
button in step 2, select the desired snapshot  
mode in CAMERA menu (pg. 34), then press  
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-  
second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim., this  
function is not available.  
Self-Timer  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder  
operator can become part of the scene in a  
more natural way, adding the final touch to a  
memorable picture.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
NOTE:  
2 Set “SELF-TIMER” to  
The “ ” indicator  
appears.  
MANUAL  
SELF-TIMER  
When “5S” is set to “Anim., the 5-second recording  
mode is not available. Animation recording of a few  
frames only is taken instead.  
OFF  
ON  
3 For video recording,  
press the recording start/  
stop button.  
The tally lamp starts blinking.  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and video  
recording starts. The tally lamp stays on.  
To stop self-timer recording, press the recording  
start/stop button again.  
The camcorder re-enters record-standby mode.  
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41  
Manual Focus  
Exposure Control  
Manual exposure control is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When the background is overly dark or the subject  
is bright.  
The camcorder’s full range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as  
close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
However, correct focus may not be obtained  
depending on the shooting condition. In this  
case, use the manual focus mode.  
1 Set the power switch to  
M”.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press FOCUS. The  
manual focus indicator  
appears.  
2 Press EXPOSURE.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3 Rotate the manual focus dial to adjust the  
3 Rotate the manual  
exposure.  
focus dial to focus on a  
subject.  
Manual focus  
indicator  
Adjustment range  
For video recording: –6 to +6  
For still image recording: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV)  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 42)  
When the focus level  
cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or  
” will blink.  
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial. Focus  
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial.  
adjustment is complete.  
Exposure adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus  
Press FOCUS twice or set the power switch to  
A”.  
To return to automatic exposure control  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the power  
switch to “A”.  
Manual focus is recommended in situations  
listed below.  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-  
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD  
monitor.*  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at  
the same time when program AE is set to “SNOW”  
(pg. 44), or with the backlight compensation.  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.  
When the scene contains minute patterns or  
identical patterns that are regularly repeated.  
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light  
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.  
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast  
background.  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
blinking:  
,
,
and  
.
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EN  
NOTE:  
Iris Lock  
Using backlight compensation may cause the light  
around the subject to become too bright and the  
subject to become white.  
Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris  
contracts in well-lit environments to keep too  
much light from entering, and dilates in dim  
environments to allow in more light.  
Use this function in the following situations:  
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject changes (so its  
size in the LCD monitor changes), such as when  
the subject is backing away.  
Spot Exposure Control  
Selection of a spot metering area enables more  
precise exposure compensation. You can select  
one of the three metering areas on the LCD  
monitor.  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press BACKLIGHT (8) twice so that the  
Spot Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.  
A spot metering area frame appears at the  
centre of the LCD monitor.  
When zooming.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press EXPOSURE.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
3 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired spot  
metering area.  
3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
monitor, then press and hold SET on the manual  
focus dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure  
control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.  
4 Press SET.  
Spot exposure control is engaged.  
Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of  
the selected area most appropriate.  
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial. The “  
indication changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.  
To lock the iris  
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2  
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the  
iris is locked.  
To return to automatic iris control  
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the power  
switch to “A”.  
The exposure control indicator and “  
To cancel spot exposure control  
disappear.  
Press BACKLIGHT (8) once so that the “  
indicator disappears.  
To lock the exposure control and the iris  
After step 2, adjust the exposure by rotating the  
manual focus dial. Then lock the iris in steps 3  
and 4. For automatic locking, Press  
EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The exposure  
control and the iris become automatic.  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the spot exposure control at the  
same time with following functions.  
Digital zoom (pg. 19)  
Manual exposure control  
Depending on the shooting location and condition,  
optimum result may not be attained.  
Backlight Compensation  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject  
quickly.  
With simple operation, backlight compensation  
feature brightens the dark subject portion by  
increasing the exposure.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press BACKLIGHT (8) so that the backlight  
compensation indicator “ ” appears.  
To cancel backlight compensation  
Press BACKLIGHT (8) twice so that the “  
indicator disappears.  
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43  
White Balance Adjustment  
The white balance refers to the correctness of  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Adjust the white balance  
colour reproduction under various lighting. If the manually when shooting  
white balance is correct, all other colours will be under various types of  
accurately reproduced.  
lighting.  
The white balance is usually adjusted  
automatically. However, more advanced  
camcorder operators control this function  
manually to achieve a more professional colour/  
tint reproduction.  
1 Set the power switch  
to “M”.  
White paper  
2 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.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press W.B repeatedly to select the desired  
3 Press W.B repeatedly to select “  
”.  
mode.  
4 Press and hold W.B until  
begins blinking.  
stops blinking.  
[AUTO] (No indicator): White balance is  
adjusted automatically.  
: For adjusting the white balance manually  
depending on the light source. (“Manual  
: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.  
: When a video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
When the setting is completed,  
NOTES:  
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.  
A subject can be shot under various types of  
lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,  
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature  
is different depending on the light source, the  
subject tint will differ depending on the white  
balance settings. Use this function for a more  
natural result.  
Once you adjust white balance manually, the  
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or  
the battery removed.  
[ ] = Factory-preset  
The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”  
appears.  
To return to automatic white balance  
Select “AUTO” in step 2.  
Or, set the power switch to “A”.  
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WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of  
a black screen open to the left and right,  
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black  
screen reappears from left and right to cover the  
scene.  
Wipe or Fader Effects  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition  
from one scene to the next.  
Wipe or fader works when video recording is  
started or stopped.  
WIPE–SCROLL: 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.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
2 Set the power switch to “M”.  
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre  
of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or  
wipe out from the top and bottom toward the  
centre leaving a black screen.  
3 Set “v” to the desired mode. (pg. 33)  
4 Press FADE/WIPE.  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
Program AE  
You can use the program AE settings for specific  
shooting situations.  
5 Press the recording start/stop button to  
activate the fade-in/out or wipe-in/out.  
To deactivate the selected effect  
Press FADE/WIPE twice in step 4. The effect  
indicator disappears.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Press PROGRAM AE.  
NOTES:  
The program AE menu appears.  
You can extend the length of a wipe or fader by  
pressing and holding the recording start/stop  
button.  
3 Rotate the manual focus dial to select the  
desired mode.  
Some wipe/fader effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of program AE and special effects.  
(pg. 44, 45) In this case, the selected indicator  
blinks or goes out.  
4 Press SET on the manual focus dial. The  
setting is completed.  
The selected program AE indicator appears.  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look  
more natural. White balance (pg. 43) is  
automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to  
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the  
camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from  
approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m,  
adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire  
in this mode.  
WIPE/FADER  
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
screen.  
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black  
screen.  
PORTRAIT: The subject in the front is  
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a colour screen  
from a black and white screen, or fade out from  
colour to black and white.  
accentuated by blurring the background.  
SPORTS  
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):  
This setting allows fast-moving images to be  
captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable  
slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter  
speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the  
shutter function under good lighting conditions.  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in  
extremely bright surroundings such as in the  
snow.  
WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen  
from the upper right to the lower left corner, or  
wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a  
black screen.  
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the  
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the  
corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually  
wiping out to the centre.  
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or  
wipe out from left to right.  
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45  
A PRIORITY (F1.8 – F8.0):  
Special Effects  
You can add special effects to your recording  
After selecting “A PRIORITY” (Aperture Priority)  
in step 3, rotate the manual focus dial to select  
the desired value, and press SET. You can set  
the aperture value (F-number) manually. The  
larger the aperture value (lower F-number), the  
more blurred the background will become. The  
smaller the aperture value (higher F-number),  
the clearer the focus will be both near and far  
object.  
images.  
1 Set the power switch to “M”.  
2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (pg. 33)  
The selected special effect indicator appears.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white  
films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together  
with the cinema mode (pg. 35, “WIDE  
You can select the F-number from F1.8*/F1.9**/  
F2.0/F2.8/F4.0/F5.6/F8.0*.  
*
Not available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch  
is set to “MEMORY”.  
** Not available when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch  
MODE”), it enhances the “classic film” effect.  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
If it is too bright, set to the larger F-number. If it is  
too dark, set to the smaller.  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish  
tint like old photos. Combine this with the cinema  
look.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a  
series of consecutive snapshots.  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
S PRIORITY (1/50 – 1/4000):  
After selecting “S PRIORITY” (Shutter Priority)  
in step 3, rotate the manual focus dial to select  
the desired value, and press SET. You can set  
the shutter speed manually.  
1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second.  
Black bands that usually appear when shooting  
a TV screen become narrower.  
1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120  
second. The flickering that occurs when  
shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-  
vapor lamp is reduced.  
To turn off the special effect  
Select “OFF” in step 2. The special effect  
indicator disappears.  
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000*, 1/2000*, 1/4000*: Fast  
shutter speed allows fast-moving subject to be  
captured one frame at a time vividly. Use these  
settings when an automatic adjustment does not  
work well by  
SPORTS mode  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY switch  
is set to “VIDEO”.  
To turn off the program AE  
Select “OFF” in step 3. The program AE  
indicator disappears.  
NOTES:  
Some modes of program AE cannot be used  
during Night-Scope.  
When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical  
streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear  
phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” is  
selected.  
Some modes of program AE cannot be used with  
certain wipe/fader effects (pg. 44). In this case,  
the selected indicator blinks or goes out.  
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NOTES:  
Dubbing to or from a VCR  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV  
Date/time  
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.  
(pg. 33, 38) Or, press DISPLAY on the  
remote control to turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
To S/AV  
connector  
Open the cover.  
mark  
S-Video/Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/  
[Y/C] / [CVBS]  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
Cable Adapter*  
TV  
To use this camcorder as a recorder  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR’s output connectors.  
2 Set the camcorder’s power switch to “PLAY”.  
VCR  
3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”.  
A To S-VIDEO IN or OUT**  
B Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT  
C Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT  
4 Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V IN” or “S IN”*.  
* Select “S IN” when using S-VIDEO OUT  
D White to AUDIO L IN or OUT  
5cPonrensescttohreonreycoourrdTinVg/VsCtaRrt./stop button to  
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the  
provided cable adapter. (The provided cable  
adapter accepts only output signals from this  
camcorder. To use this camcorder as a recorder,  
use a commercially available cable adapter.)  
engage the record-pause mode.  
The “  
A/V IN  
the screen.  
” or “  
” indication appears on  
S IN  
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not  
6 Start playback on the player.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press  
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.  
the recording start/stop button to start dubbing.  
NOTE:  
The  
8 Press the recording start/stop button again to  
stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.  
indication rotates.  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter  
as required:  
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.  
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which  
does not accept Y/C signals and uses a video cable.  
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback  
mode.  
NOTES:  
To use this camcorder as a player  
After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital  
signals with this procedure.  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
2 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 20)  
3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s  
instruction manual.)  
4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,  
then stop playback on the camcorder.  
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Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,  
sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the  
original playback image recorded on the tape is  
output from the DV IN/OUT connector.  
Dubbing to or from a Video Unit  
equipped with a DV Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from  
the camcorder onto another video unit equipped  
with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is  
sent, there is little if any image or sound  
deterioration.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
To use this camcorder as a recorder  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit  
equipped with a DV output connector using a DV  
cable as shown in the illustration.  
To DV IN/OUT  
3 Set the camcorder’s power switch to “PLAY”.  
4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”.  
5 Press the recording start/stop button to  
engage the record-pause mode.  
DV cable (optional)  
To DV IN/OUT  
Core filter  
The “  
” indication appears on the screen.  
DV IN  
6 Start playback on the player.  
7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press  
the recording start/stop button to start dubbing.  
The  
8 Press the recording start/stop button again to  
stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.  
indication rotates.  
9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback  
mode.  
Video unit equipped with DV connector  
To use this camcorder as a player  
1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
NOTES:  
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set  
“S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (pg. 33, 38)  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode  
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the  
current “SOUND MODE” setting. (pg. 34)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit  
equipped with a DV input connector using a DV  
cable as shown in the illustration.  
3 Start playback on the camcorder. (pg. 20)  
4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start  
recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video  
unit’s instruction manual.)  
5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video  
unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
If a blank portion or disturbed image is played  
back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing  
may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.  
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When connecting the camcorder to a PC  
Connection to a Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable  
OR  
using a DV cable, make sure to follow the  
procedure below. Connecting the cable  
incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the  
camcorder and/or the PC.  
Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then  
to the camcorder.  
Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly  
according to the shape of the DV connector.  
[A] Using USB cable  
You can transfer still images stored on a memory  
card to a PC.  
[B] Using DV cable  
To DV IN/OUT  
Core filter  
To USB  
You can also transfer still or moving images  
recorded on a tape to a PC with a DV connector  
by using the provided software, software  
equipped with the PC or commercially available  
software.  
®
If you are using a Windows XP, you can use  
®
Windows Messenger to conduct video  
USB cable  
(provided)  
DV cable  
(optional)  
conferences over the Internet, using a  
camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the  
®
Windows Messenger.  
Core filter  
“USB” and/or “  
appears on the  
To USB  
connector  
To DV connector  
LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in  
the camcorder or the camcorder is  
transferring a file to the PC.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
” is displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product  
damage.  
NOTES:  
PC with DV connector  
PC  
If the icon for the recording medium is not  
displayed on the PC when the camcorder is  
connected to the PC with a USB cable, either  
reconnect the cable, or use another USB port.  
When the camcorder is connected to the PC with  
a DV cable, set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to  
“VIDEO”.  
Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC  
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software  
and drivers.  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack.  
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49  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV  
Insert Editing  
You can record a new scene into a previously  
cable simultaneously to the camcorder.  
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the  
camcorder.  
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original  
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in  
and outpoints. The original audio remains  
unchanged.  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV  
cable depending on the type of DV connector  
(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.  
If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB  
cable is not powered, the camcorder does not  
enter the USB mode.  
The date/time information cannot be captured into  
the PC.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
Software.  
Use the provided remote control.  
NOTES:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure  
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in CAMERA  
DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY menus.  
Insert editing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
The still images can also be transferred to a PC  
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.  
The system may not work properly depending on  
the PC or capture board you are using.  
1 Play back the  
tape, locate the edit-  
out point and press  
PAUSE (9). Confirm  
the time code at this  
START/  
STOP  
PAUSE  
REW  
INSERT  
STOP  
2 Press REW (3)  
until the edit-in point is located, then press  
PAUSE (9).  
3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote  
control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I”  
indicator and the time code (min.:sec.) appear  
and the camcorder enters insert-pause mode.  
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.  
Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in  
step 1.  
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it  
again to resume editing.  
5 To end insert editing, press START/STOP,  
then STOP (8).  
NOTES:  
Program AE and special effects (pg. 44, 45)  
can be used to spice up the scenes being edited  
during insert editing.  
During insert editing, the date and time  
information changes.  
If you perform insert editing onto a blank space on  
the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.  
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.  
During insert editing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank  
portion, insert editing stops. (pg. 55)  
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50  
EN  
NOTES:  
Audio Dubbing  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at  
12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded  
separately.  
The audio track can be customized only when  
recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.  
If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the  
sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit  
recorded areas.  
Use the provided remote control.  
If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,  
move the camcorder’s microphone away from the  
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.  
If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-  
recording and then use the tape for audio  
dubbing, it is not effective from the point where  
16-BIT recording began.  
Stereo Microphone  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
A.DUB  
During audio dubbing, when the tape moves to  
scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes  
recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, audio  
dubbing stops.  
Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional  
microphone connected to the microphone  
connector.  
While an optional microphone is connected, the  
built-in microphone is disabled.  
To perform audio dubbing with a video unit  
connected to the camcorder’s S/AV connector,  
first set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V IN” or “S IN” in  
Microphone connector  
Speaker  
Headphone connector  
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where  
editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).  
2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote  
control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC”  
indicators appear.  
3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.  
Speak into the microphone on the camcorder.  
To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).  
The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.  
4 To end audio dubbing, press PAUSE (9),  
then STOP (8).  
To hear the sound during audio dubbing  
Connect optional headphones to the headphone  
connector or use the S/AV connector, and set  
the “NARRATION” to the desired mode  
“OFF” for the playback sound.  
“ON” for the dubbed sound.  
“MIX” for the playback and dubbed sound.  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback  
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.  
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51  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the  
problem still exists, please consult your nearest  
JVC dealer.  
During recording, the date/time does not  
appear.  
“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.  
HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (pg. 33, 36)  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such cases, first  
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,  
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from  
the beginning.  
The LCD monitor indications blink.  
Certain wipe/fader effects, certain modes of  
program AE and special effects, “DIS” and other  
functions that cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
HRe-read the sections covering wipe/fader effects,  
program AE, special effects and “DIS”.  
Power  
Digital zoom does not work.  
No power is supplied.  
10X optical zoom is selected.  
HSet “ZOOM” to “40X” or “300X”. (pg. 34)  
The VIDEO/MEMORY switch is set to  
“MEMORY”.  
The power is not connected properly.  
HConnect the AC adapter securely. (pg. 14)  
The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
it firmly. (pg. 13)  
The battery is dead.  
HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged  
Video and D.S.C. Playback  
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.  
Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to  
its VIDEO mode.  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for  
video playback. (pg. 22)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover. (pg. 16)  
Recording cannot be performed.  
The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or  
there is no playback picture and the screen  
becomes blue.  
TAPE END” appears.  
HReplace with new cassette. (pg. 16)  
The cassette holder cover is open.  
HClose the cassette holder cover. (pg. 16)  
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning  
cassette. (pg. 59)  
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright  
light, vertical lines appear.  
This is not a malfunction.  
When the screen is under direct sunlight  
during shooting, the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
This is not a malfunction.  
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Advanced features  
The image looks like the shutter speed is too  
slow.  
The focus does not adjust automatically.  
When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes  
highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to  
“AUTO”.  
HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (pg. 33, 34)  
Focus is set to the manual mode.  
HSet focus to the auto mode. (pg. 41)  
The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.  
HClean the lens and check the focus again.  
Although snapshot is attempted, flash does  
not take place.  
In the 5-second mode, recording ends before  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
The subject is too bright with the flash set to  
0A” or “C 0A”.  
The 5-second mode is set to “Anim..  
HSet “5S” to “5S”. (pg. 33, 40)  
HSet the flash mode to “ 0”. (pg. 39)  
If blinks, the flash is being charged.  
HIt can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.  
The camcorder is in the record mode.  
HSet the camcorder in the record-standby mode.  
Snapshot mode cannot be used.  
The wide mode (16:9 WIDE) is selected.  
HSet “WIDE MODE” to “OFF”. (pg. 33, 35)  
The colour of snapshot looks strange.  
Although a snapshot is taken with the flash,  
red-eye reduction does not take place.  
The light source or the subject does not include  
white. Or there are various different light sources  
behind the subject.  
HFind a white subject and compose your shot so  
that it also appears in the frame. (pg. 25, 39)  
The subject does not look straight toward the  
flash.  
The subject does not look at the first flash, which  
is an important part of red-eye reduction.  
HThe subject should look straight toward the flash,  
especially the first flash. If the subject does not  
see the first flash, it will be difficult for red-eye  
reduction to take place. (pg. 39)  
The image taken using snapshot is too dark.  
Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.  
HPress BACKLIGHT. (pg. 42)  
The camcorder is too far from the subject.  
HThe flash is effective for subjects at a distance of  
approx. 0.7 m to 2 m from the camcorder.  
The image taken using snapshot is too bright.  
The subject is too bright.  
HSet exposure to “–3” manually. (pg. 41)  
White balance cannot be activated.  
The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
HDisengage the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone  
(MONOTONE) mode before setting white  
The black & white fader does not work.  
The sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
HDisengage the sepia (SEPIA) and monotone  
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Other problems  
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder  
does not light during charging.  
In places subject to low temperature, images  
become dark due to the characteristics of the  
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.  
HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD  
When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches  
the end of its service life, images on the LCD  
monitor become dark.  
Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to  
charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to  
The battery pack is not attached firmly.  
HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach  
it firmly. (pg. 13)  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD  
monitor.  
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.  
The LCD monitor is made with high-precision  
technology. However, black spots or bright spots  
of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly  
on the LCD monitor. These spots are not  
recorded on the tape. This is not due to any  
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than  
99.99%)  
The date/time is not set.  
HSet the date/time. (pg. 15)  
The built-in clock battery has run out and the  
previously set date/time has been erased.  
HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.  
Files stored in the memory card cannot be  
deleted.  
The cassette will not load properly.  
Files stored in the memory card are protected.  
HRemove protection from the files stored in the  
memory card and delete them. (pg. 28)  
The battery’s charge is low.  
HInstall a fully charged battery. (pg. 13)  
The memory card cannot be removed from the  
camcorder.  
When the image is printed from the printer, a  
black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.  
HPush in the memory card a few more times.  
This is not a malfunction.  
HBy recording with “DIS” activated (pg. 33, 34)  
this can be avoided.  
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.  
When the camcorder is connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does not operate.  
The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.  
HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power  
turned on.  
HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again,  
An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.  
A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this  
case the camcorder’s functions become  
unusable.  
then operate it.  
When connected to the PC with a DV cable, the  
image data is not transferred.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY switch is set to  
“MEMORY”.  
HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “VIDEO”.  
The remote control does not work.  
“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.  
HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (pg. 33, 35)  
The remote control does not point at the remote  
sensor.  
HPoint at the remote sensor. (pg. 23)  
The remote control batteries are exhausted.  
HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (pg. 23)  
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EN  
Warning Indications  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
The built-in clock battery has run out and the  
previously set date/time has been erased.  
Consult your nearest JVC dealer for  
replacement.  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level  
High  
Exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the  
battery remaining power indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power  
turns off automatically.  
LENS CAP  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if  
the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.  
The battery remaining power indicator display  
should only be used as a guide.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
When the remaining recordable time is more  
than 30 minutes, it is displayed in 10-minute  
units and when the time is less than 30 minutes,  
it is displayed in 5-minute units.  
Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a  
blank portion of a tape. (pg. 50)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
Appears when no tape is loaded. (pg. 16)  
Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a  
tape recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 50)  
Appears if audio dubbing is attempted on a  
tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (pg. 50)  
Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is  
pressed when the erase protection tab is set to  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to  
“SAVE” while the power switch is set to “A” or  
M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is set to  
“VIDEO”. (pg. 14, 17)  
USE CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during  
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this  
indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour  
until condensation disappears.  
TAPE!  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the  
recording start/stop button or SNAPSHOT  
button is pressed while the power switch is set to  
A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY switch is  
set to “VIDEO”.  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or  
playback.  
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INSERT ERROR!  
MEMORY CARD!  
Appears if insert editing is attempted on a blank Appears if there is no memory card loaded when  
portion of a tape. (pg. 49)  
you attempt to record on a memory card or  
access data on a memory card.  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>  
PLEASE FORMAT  
Appears when there is a problem with a memory  
card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not  
been initialised. Initialise the memory card.  
Appears if insert editing is attempted on a  
blank portion of a tape.  
Appears if insert editing is attempted on a tape  
recorded in the LP mode. (pg. 49)  
Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control  
is pressed when the erase protection tab is set  
NO IMAGES STORED  
Appears if there are no image files stored in the  
memory card when you attempt memory card  
playback.  
MEMORY IS FULL  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full  
and shooting is not possible.  
Appears when the camcorder does not  
recognise the loaded memory card. Remove the  
memory card once and insert it again. Repeat  
these procedures until no indication appears. If  
the indication still appears, the memory card is  
corrupted.  
HDV  
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV  
format are detected. The pictures in the HDV  
format cannot be played back with this  
camcorder.  
CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still  
images when the write protection tab on the SD  
Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.  
?
Appears when playing back a file that is not  
compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is  
not compatible with this camcorder.  
COPYING FAILED  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is  
attempted while this camcorder is being used  
as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing  
from a tape to a memory card (pg. 28):  
when no memory card is loaded.  
when the memory card’s memory is full.  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is  
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56  
EN  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what  
type of malfunction has occured. When an error  
indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
automatically. Remove the power supply  
(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the  
indication to clear. When it does, you can  
resume using the camcorder. If the indication  
remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and  
remove the battery pack and AC adapter.  
To clean the exterior  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in  
diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off  
heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to  
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE  
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE  
To clean the lens  
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
The error indications (03 or 04) show what type  
of malfunction has occured. When an error  
indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-  
insert it, then check if the indication clears.  
When it does, you can resume using the  
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
NOTES:  
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as  
benzine or alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the battery  
pack has been removed or other power units have  
been disconnected.  
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth  
refer to the cautions of each product.  
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EN  
57  
Battery Packs  
NOTES:  
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after  
charging, or after use.  
The supplied battery  
pack is a lithium-ion  
battery. Before using the  
supplied battery pack or  
an optional battery pack,  
be sure to read the  
following cautions:  
Terminals  
Temperature Range Specifications  
Charging: 10°C to 35°C  
Operation: 0°C to 40°C  
Storage: –20°C to 50°C  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery  
To avoid hazards  
...do not burn.  
pack.  
...do not short-circuit the terminals. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery cap  
is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is  
misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
...do not modify or disassemble.  
...do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to  
overheat, explode or catch fire.  
...use only specified chargers.  
To prevent damage and prolong service  
life  
...do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
...charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type battery —  
cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,  
while warmer temperatures can prevent  
complete charging.  
...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to  
high temperatures will increase natural discharge  
and shorten service life.  
...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery  
every 6 months when storing the battery pack  
over a long period time.  
...remove from charger or powered unit when not in  
use, as some machines use current even when  
switched off.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be  
sure to read the following cautions:  
During use  
...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.  
...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes  
automatically erases the previously recorded  
video and audio signals.  
...make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly  
without allowing the tape to run at all. This  
slackens the tape and can result in damage.  
...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
Store cassettes  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...where they 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.  
The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries  
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a  
large power capacity. However, when one is  
exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C),  
its usage time becomes shorter and it may  
cease to function. If this happens, place the  
battery pack in your pocket or other warm,  
protected place for a short time, then re-  
attach it to the camcorder.  
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Memory Cards  
Main Unit  
To properly use and store your memory cards,  
be sure to read the following cautions:  
During use  
...make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
For safety, DO NOT  
...open the camcorder’s chassis.  
...disassemble or modify the unit.  
...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in  
use.  
...allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power  
supply while the power is on.  
...leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
Avoid using the unit  
...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.  
...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a  
cooking stove.  
...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
...near a television set.  
...near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,  
etc.).  
...make sure the memory card is positioned  
properly when inserting.  
While the memory card is being accessed  
(during recording, playback, deletion,  
initialization, etc.)  
...never unload the memory card and never turn off  
the camcorder.  
Store memory cards  
...away from heaters or other heat sources.  
...out of direct sunlight.  
...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).  
LCD Monitor  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT  
...push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
...place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the  
bottom.  
...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or  
extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.  
DO NOT leave the unit  
...in places of over 50°C.  
...in places where humidity is extremely low (below  
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
...in direct sunlight.  
...in a closed car in summer.  
...near a heater.  
To protect the unit, DO NOT  
...allow it to become wet.  
...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during  
transportation.  
...keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects  
for long periods.  
...expose the lens to direct sunlight.  
...carry it by holding the LCD monitor.  
...swing it excessively when using the hand strap or  
the grip.  
To prolong service life  
...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
Be aware of the following phenomena for  
LCD monitor use. These are not  
malfunctions  
...While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface  
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
...swing the soft camera case excessively when the  
camcorder is inside it.  
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CAUTIONS  
EN  
59  
Dirty heads can cause the following  
problems:  
About moisture condensation  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on  
the 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.  
Moisture on the head drum can cause severe  
damage to the video tape, and can lead to  
internal damage to the camcorder itself.  
...No picture during playback.  
...Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
...During recording or playback, the Head Clog  
Warning indicator “ ” appears.  
...Recording cannot be performed properly.  
In such cases, use an optional cleaning  
cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette  
is used more than once consecutively, damage  
to the video heads may result. After the  
camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it  
stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning  
cassette’s instructions.  
Serious malfunctioning  
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit  
immediately and consult your local JVC  
dealer.  
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the  
problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
Mechanical moving parts used to move the  
video heads and video tape tend to become  
dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain  
a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups  
are recommended after using the unit for about  
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please  
consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from  
a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from  
functioning properly. In such cases, first  
disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,  
AC adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and  
then re-connect it and proceed as usual from  
the beginning.  
How To Handle A CD-ROM  
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface  
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write  
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back  
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it  
with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.  
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning  
spray.  
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror  
surface.  
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or  
humid environment. Keep it away from direct  
sunlight.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
60  
EN  
Camcorder  
For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
For General  
Power supply  
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 4.8 W (LCD backlight off)  
Approx. 5.8 W (LCD backlight on)  
Approx. 6.5 W (Maximum; when charging the  
battery pack)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
88 mm x 89 mm x 93 mm (with the LCD monitor  
closed)  
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Compression system  
JPEG (compatible)  
Image size  
5 modes (2560 x 1920 / 2048 x 1536 /  
1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480)  
Picture quality  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
For Connectors  
S/AV  
S-Video input:  
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
S-Video output:  
Weight  
Approx. 510 g (without battery, cassette, memory  
card, lens hood and lens cap)  
Approx. 590 g (incl. battery, cassette, memory card,  
lens hood and lens cap)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C  
Operating humidity  
35% to 80%  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.3 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue,  
stereo  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue,  
stereo  
Microphone input  
ø3.5 mm, stereo  
Headphone output  
ø3.5 mm, stereo  
DV  
Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant  
USB  
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0 (Full speed)  
compliant  
Pickup  
1/4.5" (1,330,000 pixels) CCD x 3 (3 CCD)  
Lens  
Video: F 1.8 to 2.4, f = 3.2 mm to 32 mm, 10:1  
power zoom lens  
Still: F 1.9 to 2.4, f = 4 mm to 32 mm, 8:1 power  
zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
ø37 mm  
LCD monitor  
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active  
matrix system  
Speaker  
Monaural  
Flash  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Output  
DC 11 V G, 1 A  
Within 2 m (recommended shooting distance)  
For Digital Video Camera  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless  
otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and  
specifications subject to change without notice.  
Format  
DV format (SD mode)  
Signal format  
PAL standard  
Recording/Playback format  
Video: Digital component recording  
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel  
(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)  
Cassette  
Mini DV cassette  
Tape speed  
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time (using 80 min.  
cassette)  
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
61  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
The number increases or decreases depending on the picture quality/image size, etc.  
SD Memory Card  
Image Size/Picture Quality  
MultiMediaCard  
32 MB  
32* MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB  
640 x 480/  
640 x 480/  
185  
265  
50  
385  
550  
100  
170  
65  
780  
1115  
210  
350  
140  
225  
85  
1555  
2225  
420  
705  
280  
455  
170  
270  
110  
175  
3140  
4490  
845  
6040  
8635  
1630  
2745  
1095  
1775  
675  
195  
275  
50  
FINE  
STANDARD  
1280 x 960/  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
80  
1425  
570  
85  
STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/  
1600 x 1200/  
2048 x 1536/  
2048 x 1536/  
2560 x 1920/  
2560 x 1920/  
33  
35  
FINE  
50  
110  
42  
920  
55  
STANDARD  
FINE  
20  
350  
21  
32  
65  
135  
55  
550  
1055  
435  
34  
STANDARD  
FINE  
13  
27  
225  
14  
21  
42  
85  
355  
685  
22  
STANDARD  
* Provided  
The following SD Memory Cards have been confirmed to work with this camcorder.  
Capacity  
Manufacturer  
32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,  
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB  
Panasonic, TOSHIBA,  
SanDisk, pqi  
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EN  
62  
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Q
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Recording Capacity  
Recording Media Selection  
(REC SELECT) .......................................37  
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EN  
Printed in Japan  
0405MKH-AL-VP  
EK/EX  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
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