JVC GR DVL505 User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7

GETTING STARTED

8 – 15

RECORDING

16 – 32

Basic Recording For Video .................... 16

Basic Recording For

Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ 19

Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... 20

Advanced Features For

Video And D.S.C. ............................. 23

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

PLAYBACK

33 – 41

Basic Playback For Video ..................... 33

Advanced Features For Video ................ 34

Basic Playback For D.S.C. ..................... 36

Advanced Features For D.S.C. ............... 38

GR-DVL805

GR-DVL505

CONNECTIONS

42 – 45

Basic Connections .............................. 42

Advanced Connections ......................... 44

DUBBING

46 – 49

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Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 46

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 47

Dubbing Images Stored In

The Built-in Memory To A Tape ............ 48

Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To

The Built-in Memory ......................... 49

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USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

50 – 61

Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame

Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 52

Playback Special Effects ...................... 53

Random Assemble Editing .................... 54

For More Accurate Editing .................... 58

Audio Dubbing .................................. 60

Insert Editing ................................... 61

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

62 – 68

69 – 75

Indications ...................................... 69

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 74

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the

bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

USER MAINTENANCE

CAUTIONS

77 – 79

80 – 81

82 – 83

TERMS

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0575-001B

EN3

5. Ventilation

IMPORTANT PRODUCT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, these openings must

not be blocked or covered.

•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a

bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such

as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been

adhered to.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.

But improper use can result in potential electrical

shock or fire hazards. This product has been

engineered and manufactured to assure your

personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in

safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its

installation, use and servicing.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the manufacturer.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions

marked on your product and its operating instruc-

tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and

operating instructions before you operate this

product and keep this manual for future reference.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

information with regard to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized plug.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and

power-line surges.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire

grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-

ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type

power outlet. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

grounding-type plug.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines

or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching

such power lines or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult

your product dealer or local power company. If your

product is intended to operate from battery power, or

other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire

or electric shock.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to

cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the product.

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

USE

SERVICING

1. Servicing

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a

marked change in performance and you are unable

to restore normal operation by following the detailed

procedure in its operating instructions, do not

attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the

product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions for any mounting of the product.

•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across

thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

2. Product and Cart

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

Combination

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

A product and cart

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause

the product and cart

combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and

the like.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

4. Object and Liquid Entry

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind

on the product.

5. Attachments

4. Safety Check

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer of this product as they may cause

hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

EN5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the

unit, or in a malfunction.

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

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

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

the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit

on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall,

resulting in damage.

Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked

“

” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

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

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

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use

without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, perform-

ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis-

sion beforehand.)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/Charger

AA-V40U

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V716U

•Battery Pack BN-V408U

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

•Shoulder Strap

•Lens Cap

•CD-ROM

The CD ROM contains the

following 7 software programs:

•Editing Cable

•Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to

RCA plug)

• JLIP Video Capture

• JLIP Video Producer

• Picture Navigator (for Windows^®)

• Picture Navigator (for Macintosh^®)

Presto!

• Mr. Photo

• PhotoAlbum

• ImageFolio

•PC Connection Cable

•DC Cord

EN7

How To Attach The Lens Cap

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE”

is set to “ON” (factory-preset).

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “

and no cassette is in the camcorder.

”

Ⅲ Performing any operation during the demonstration stops

the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is per-

formed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra-

tion will resume.

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

power is turned off.

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power

Switch to “ ”, then press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to

the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to

go through the Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select “OFF” and press it. The normal screen

appears.

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

GA I N UP

TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO . MODE ON

S I DE LED

OFF

GETTING STARTED

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.

To AC outlet

Battery pack

BN-V408U,

BN-V416U or

BN-V428U

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from

the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/

Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER

indicator lights.

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

POWER

indicator

Attach the battery pack with the

mark aligned

DC OUT connector

with the corresponding marks on the AC Power

Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins

blinking to indicate charging has started.

CHARGE indicator

Battery pack

BN-V408U

Fully charging time

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.

Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s

power cord from the AC outlet.

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-V416U (optional) approx. 2 hrs.

BN-V428U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

NOTES:

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to

77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incom-

plete.

● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.

● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the

camcorder and charging stops.

● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to

use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may

not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is

worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or

expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire

or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come

in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and

possibly start a fire.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder

temperatures.

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power

capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures

(below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may

cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in

your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time,

then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack

itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.

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

not come in direct contact with it.)

EN9

USING THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE

Button

Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.

With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

downward, push the battery pack slightly against the

battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery

pack until it locks in place 3.

•If the battery pack is attached with its

mark set

in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack. . .

.... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery

pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to

detach it.

ATTENTION:

Approximate recording time

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.

Battery pack

LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

BN-V408U

1 hr.

(35 min.)

1 hr. 15 min.

(40 min.)

BN-V416U

(optional)

2 hrs.

(1hr. 10 min.)

2 hrs. 30 min.

(1 hr. 20 min.)

INFORMATION:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the

BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC

Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KIT’s

instruction manuals before using.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery

pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/

Charger. Use the optional AA-V80U AC Power

Adapter/Charger.

BN-V428U

(optional)

3 hrs. 30 min.

(2 hrs.)

4 hrs. 20 min.

(2 hrs. 20 min.)

BN-V856U

(optional)

7 hrs.

(4 hrs.)

8 hrs. 40 min.

(4 hrs. 40 min.)

(

) : when the video light is on.

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•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.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).

NOTES:

● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to

240 V.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 8.

To AC outlet

Power cord

AC Power

Adapter/Charger

To DC Input

connector

To DC OUT

connector

DC cord

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Separate the Velcro strip.

Power Zoom

Lever

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

Recording Start/Stop

button

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and

Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Power Switch

Viewfinder Adjustment

Diopter Adjustment

Control

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly

focused.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

PAUSE

Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is

1 _{removed. Following the illustration, thread the}

strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and

thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the

procedure to attach the other end of the strap to

the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap,

making sure the strap is not twisted.

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw and camera direction stud on

the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket

and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and

extend its legs fully to stabilize the

camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit

caused by falling over, do not use a small-

sized tripod.

EN11

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Date/Time Settings

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

display can be turned on or off during playback

(੬ pg. 34).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. The power

lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”.

Press it and “DISPLAY MENU” appears.

Power Switch

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “CLOCK

ADJ.”. Press it and “month” is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the month.

Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and

minute.

Lock Button

Power lamp

Display

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

NOTE:

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not

highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to

operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/

time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish

setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel,

the date and time begin operation from the date and time

you just set.

FADER WI PE

–

WI PE SCROLL

–

WI PE SHUTTER

RANDO

OFF

–

FADER

WH I TE

–

FADER BLACK

–

FADER

MOSA I C

D I SPLAY MENU

DISPLAY MENU

¹RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE

I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25

’

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Erase protection tab*

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a

cassette.

Make sure the

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the

window side is

facing out.

arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it

locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.

•Do not touch internal components.

Cassette holder

OPEN/EJECT Switch

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

close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be

able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not

apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged

one before continuing.

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place.

Cassette holder

cover

PUSH HERE

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

Tape

* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

.... slide the erase protection tab on the back of

the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This

prevents the tape from being recorded over.

To record on this tape, slide the tab back to

“REC” before loading it.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

45 min.

90 min.

120 min.

NOTES:

● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.

● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try

again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few

minutes later, insert it again.

● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before

opening the cassette holder cover.

● Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.

● Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is

closed with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not recede. It is recommended to turn the power on

before loading or unloading.

● When resuming recording, once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the

tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of whether the cassette holder

came out or not. See page 21 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

● Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation (੬ pg. 10).

EN13

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch. The power

lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and

press it. “CAMERA MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC

MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select

“SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel

and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to

select “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu

Screen closes.

Power Switch

Lock Button

•Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 60) and Insert Editing

(੬ pg. 61) are impossible on a tape recorded in the

LP mode.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1.5 times the recording time.

Power lamp

Display

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode

on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be

momentary pauses in the sound.

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

GA I N UP

TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO. MODE

S I DE LED

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Picture Quality Mode Setting

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match

your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:

FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality).

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp

lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and

press it. “DSC MENU” appears.

Power Switch

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“QUALITY” and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The

Menu Screen closes.

Lock Button

Power lamp

Display

Approximate Number of

Picture Quality Mode

Storable Images

FINE

STANDARD

DSC MENU

¹RETURN

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

QUAL I TY

STANDARD

NOTES:

REC SELECT F I NE

● The number of storable images depends on the selected

Picture Quality mode as well as the composition of the

subjects in the images.

● The numbers listed above are applicable when the

camcorder’s memory is empty (when there are no

sample images stored).

EN15

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power

Switch to any operation mode except

“OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button

located on the switch.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your

preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC

Switch.

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using

the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than

Full Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Power Switch

Lock Button

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

Allows you to play back a recording on the tape, to

display a still image stored in the camcorder’s built-in

memory or to transfer a still image recorded on the

tape or in the camcorder’s built-in memory to a

computer.

Power lamp

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”,

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position

“F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ ” or

“

”, there is no indication.

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If

F. AUTO

“REC SELECT” is set to “

” in the DSC

Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the

camcorder’s built-in memory.

Allows you to record a still image or display a still

image stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory.

When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “

”

and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”,

“DSC” appears. When set to “VIDEO”, there is

no indication.

DSC

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

RECORDING Basic Recording For Video

NOTE:

Power Switch

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

Lock Button

Power lamp

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 12)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 13)

Recording

Start/Stop Button

Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Press

PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the

VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure

the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it upward/

downward for best viewability.

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the LCD

monitor.

During

shooting

•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the

Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

Display

Tape remaining

time indicator

(Approximate)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “

” appears

while recording is in progress.

To Stop Recording . . .

min

(Now calculating)

3 min

90 min

89 min

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

0 min

(Blinking)

1 min

(Blinking)

2 min

(Blinking)

Tally lamp

(lights while recording

is in progress)

MENU/

BRIGHT Wheel

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level

indicator on the display moves and the appropriate

brightness is reached.

•If you are using the GR-DVL805, it is also possible to

adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the

LCD monitor and adjusting as described above.

–

BR I GHT

180°

90°

PUSH OPEN Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch

EN17

NOTES:

● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, use the viewfinder instead.

● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder .

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

● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.

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

the cassette holder cover.

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

may vary according to the type of tape used.

● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this

condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn

the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “ ” or “ ”.

● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors

may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of a tape” (੬ pg. 21).

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

● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, ੬ pg. 24, 25.

● To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, ੬ pg. 24, 27.

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may provide

more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired

position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient

direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°

upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in

the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward

180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward

yourself and start recording.

Self-Recording

RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.)

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Snapshot (For Video Recording)

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

MODE Button

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5

available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the

desired snapshot mode indicator appears.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

If you press during Recording . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal

recording resumes.

FULL

Motor Drive Mode

Snapshot mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to

serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.

1 second)

NOTES:

● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot

recording will be performed in the FULL mode during

Digital Zoom.

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special

effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a

case, the icon blinks.

FRAME

Snapshot mode with

frame*

MULTI-9

Multi-Analyzer 9

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

(੬ pg. 26), the Stabilizer will be disabled.

● When “REC SELECT” is set to “

” in the

FULL

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 27), still images are recorded not

only onto the tape but also in the camcorder’s built-in

memory. If SNAPSHOT is pressed when a tape is not

loaded, still images will not be recorded in the memory.

● To dub images recorded on a tape to the camcorder’s

built-in memory, ੬ pg. 49.

Snapshot mode with no

frame*

● During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are

available when “

COPY” is set to “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 34). However, the shutter sound is

not heard.

● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the

viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is

no effect in the recorded image.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it

is recorded onto the tape.

MULTI-4

PIN-UP

Multi-Analyzer 4

Pin-Up mode*

●

will appear while the snapshot is being taken.

* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.)

EN19

Power Switch

Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for

taking snapshots.

Lock Button

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 8)

SNAPSHOT Button

MODE

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

Button

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)

● Picture Quality Mode Setting (੬ pg. 14)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5

available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the

desired snapshot mode indicator appears.

•The available Snapshot modes are the same as

those on pg. 18.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Press SNAPSHOT.

The image is stored in the camcorder’s built-in

memory.

To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . .

.... when unwanted still images are stored in the

camcorder’s built-in memory or its memory is full,

refer to “Deleting Images” (੬ pg. 40) and delete

unwanted still images.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

Total number of shots

NOTES:

Displays the approximate total number of shots that

can be stored, including those already taken. The

number increases or decreases depending on the shots

stored, the Picture Quality mode, etc.

● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot

recording will be performed in the FULL mode during

Digital Zoom.

● Even if “DIS” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 26), the Stabilizer

will be disabled.

STD

Display

10 / 30

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● The Motor Drive mode (੬ pg. 18) is disabled when the

VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”.

● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) is

engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special

effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a

case, the icon blinks.

Number of shots taken

Displays the number of images that

have already been shot.

● If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when

the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and power is

supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off

automatically to save power. To perform shooting again,

set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “ ” or “ ”.

● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in

memory at the factory. If you wish to delete them, first

remove the “Protect” function (੬ pg. 39), then perform

the “Delete” function (੬ pg. 40).

Memory icon

Appears during shooting.

Shooting icon

Appears and blinks during shooting.

Picture Quality mode

Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored

image. There are 2 modes available:

FINE and STD (Standard) (੬ pg. 14).

RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

FEATURE: Zooming

PURPOSE:

To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous

change in image magnification.

OPERATION:

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

Zoom display

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In

this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,

lock the focus by using the manual focus

(੬ pg. 23), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 250X, or it

can be switched to 10X magnification using the

optical zoom (੬ pg. 25).

Digital zoom

zone

10X (optical)

zoom zone

● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

Approximate zoom ratio

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

● Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image

processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve

(੬ pg. 28, 29) or Video Echo (੬ pg. 30), is

activated.

Power Zoom Lever

● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

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

the Menu Screen on page 26.

Power Switch

EN21

NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

Time Code

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

scene on the tape during playback.

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

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

continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 54 – 59), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank

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

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

codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The

Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;

•When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

Display

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located

partway through the tape.

Frames are not displayed

during recording.

Minutes

Seconds

•When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Frames

(30 frames = 1 second)

TC 12 34 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback

mode (੬ pg. 33).

2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then

start recording.

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

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

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 27, 34).

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Blank

Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

New scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point

RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the

camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch

(Open the LCD monitor to

access this switch.)

subject.

: Always keeps the light on as long as the

camcorder is turned on.

Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the

camcorder’s power on.

Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance

DANGER

(੬ pg. 32) to

when you use the video light.

Ⅲ The video light can become

extremely hot. Do not touch

it either while in operation or

soon after turning it off,

Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save

battery power.

NOTES:

● Even if the battery indicator (

otherwise serious injury may

result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the

carrying case immediately after using the

video light, since it remains extremely

hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of

about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the

video light and people or objects.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive

materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your

nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video

light.

) does not blink

due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn

off automatically when you turn on the video light,

or when you start recording with the video light

turned on.

● When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video

light may keep turning on and off. In this case,

manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT

OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “SHUTTER” mode (੬ pg. 30) is

engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “TWILIGHT” mode (੬ pg. 30) is

engaged, the light will not activate.

RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.

EN23

While focusing on a further

subject

While focusing on a nearer

subject

Focus detection zone

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.

5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual

focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or

a clear, blue sky.*

•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:

and

NOTES:

● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a

piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry

naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (੬ pg. 20). If zoomed-in in the auto focus

mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder

and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” ( ੬ pg. 26) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments

(੬ pg. 10).

2) Set the Power Switch to “ ”, then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears.

3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.

To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.

4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.

If FOCUS (3) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If

you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when

zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Power Switch

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

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

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 25 – 27) .

Lock Button

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function icon, and press it. The selected

function menu appears.

Display

FADER WI PE

Menu Screen

–

WI PE SCROLL

–

WI PE SHUTTER

RANDO

Function menu setting depends on the function.

OFF

–

FADER

WH I TE

4 _{If you have selected “}

–

FADER BLACK

”, “ ”, “

” or “ ” . . .

–

FADER

MOSA I C

.... see pg. 25.

If you have selected “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .

.... go to step 5.

DSC MENU

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

QUAL I TY

¹RETURN

REC MODE

STANDARD

REC SELECT F I NE

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

GA I N UP

TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO . MODE

S I DE LED

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen

closes.

MANUAL MENU

TELE MACRO OFF

WI DE MODE

WI ND CUT

CAM RESET

¹RETURN

•The

icon represents “END”.

D I S

Sub Menu

D I SPLAY MENU

¹RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE

I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25

’

END

Normal Screen

EN25

Menu Screen Explanations

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 28, 29).

FADER/WIPE

P.AE/EFFECT

EXPOSURE

W.BALANCE

Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 30).

Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (੬ pg. 31).

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

(੬ pg. 32).

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

preference (੬ pg. 13).

REC MODE

12 BIT

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

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing (੬ pg. 60).

(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

SOUND

MODE

16 BIT

10X

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equiva-

lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

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

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

ZOOM

40X

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

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 40X digital magnification.

250X

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

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

of 250X digital magnification.

GAIN UP OFF

AGC

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

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

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or

natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. When the shutter speed is

automatically adjusted, “

” is displayed.

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

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

TALLY

OFF

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

NUMBER

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

● The “

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

CAMERA MENU” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.

” (੬ pg. 13, 34).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

DEMO.

MODE

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,

and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.

MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,

the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

● If a tape 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”.

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

OFF

SIDE LED ON

OFF

The Side LED indicator (੬ p. 74, 75) lights on the camcorder when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.

DIS

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

under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

OFF

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

● The “

” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

TELE

MACRO

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the

subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set

to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.

60 cm (2 ft.).

OFF

•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

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

normal screen ratio.

WIDE

MODE

OFF

Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on

wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut

CINEMA

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

appears. When using this mode, refer

to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on

4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and

bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

•The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

to “VIDEO”.

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

SQUEEZE

to fit the screen without distortion.

appears. When using this mode, refer to

your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3

TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

•The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

to “VIDEO”.

: Factory-preset

EN27

WIND

CUT

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “

sound will change. This is normal.

” appears. The quality of the

OFF

Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

CANCEL

Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

CAM

RESET

EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

SCREEN

LCD

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

appearing on the connected TV screen.

LCD/TV

SIMPLE

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

connected to a TV.

Keeps the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time,

time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder. Also keeps the camcorder’s

display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the con-

nected TV screen.

DATE/

TIME

The date/time is always displayed.

The date/time does not appear.

OFF

TIME

CODE

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

numbers are not displayed during recording.

OFF

Time code is not displayed.

CLOCK

ADJ.

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).

QUALITY Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode (FINE and STANDARD) depending on your

preference (੬ pg. 14).

REC

SELECT

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch set to

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

When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/DSC Switch set to

“VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the

camcorder’s built-in memory.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

● The “MANUAL MENU” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

● “DISPLAY MENU” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the

Power Switch is set to “

” (੬ pg. 34). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

● The “DISPLAY MENU” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

● The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control

(provided) (੬ pg. 43, 46, 55).

RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

FADE/WIPE SELECTION (

Fade/Wipe Effects

and

)

These effects let you make pro-style scene

transitions. Use them to spice up the transition

from one scene to the next. You can also vary

transitions from scene to scene.

Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or

when you stop recording.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch.

IMPORTANT:

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Program AE with special

effects (੬ pg. 30). If an unusable Fade/Wipe

Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes

out.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”,

then press it.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.

•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is

reserved. The indicator representing the selected

effect appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the

Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

and

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording

is started.

Recording

(

)

Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during

recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one

scene is finished. The point at which the scene

ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode . . .

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch)

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording and press it again when one scene is

finished. The point at which the scene ended is

stored in memory.

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTES:

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve . . .

.... the point at which the scene ended is already

stored in memory.

● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe

by pressing and holding the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

● If the power is turned off after a scene is

finished recording, the stored point is erased,

disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-

tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/

Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that

power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes

elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

● The sound at the end of the last recorded

scene is not stored.

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

the end of the previous recording (without having

turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene

wipes out, revealing the new scene.

EN29

Fader And Wipe Menu

Effect

Fade in or out with a white screen.

FADER — WHITE

FADER — BLACK

FADER — MOSAIC

FADER — B.W

Fade in or out with a black screen.

Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.

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

from color to black and white.

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

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

screen.

WIPE — CORNER

The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward

the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the

center.

WIPE — WINDOW

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

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

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

revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from

left and right to cover the scene.

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

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

Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,

or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a

black screen.

WIPE — SHUTTER

The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.

DISSOLVE

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right

corner to the lower left corner.

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen

toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to

left.

WIPE — SLIDE

The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like

a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the

screen to the top.

The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward

the top and bottom of the screen.

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the

effect used in scene transition (from

RANDOM

, and ). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not

available.

RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

IMPORTANT:

Program AE With Special Effects

Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects

(੬ pg. 29). If an unusable mode is selected, its

indicator blinks or goes out.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

MENU/BRIGHT

Wheel

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “

”,

then press it.

Power Switch

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired mode, then press it. Selection is complete.

•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected

mode is activated. The selected mode indicator

appears.

Display

EFFECT

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

Menu Screen

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

SLO

V I DEO ECHO

OFF

SHUTTER

10x

NOTE:

Program AE with special effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

1/60

1/100

1/250

1/60

1/100

1/250

TWILIGHT

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

White Balance (੬ pg. 32) is initially set to

, but can be changed to your desired

setting. When Twilight is chosen, the

camcorder automatically adjusts the focus

from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From

less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus

manually.

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they

would be under good natural lighting. Use “SLOW”

only in dark areas.

SLOW 4X

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to

quadruple the sensitivity.

SLOW 10X

The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to provide

10 times the sensitivity.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like

old photos. Combine this with the Cinema

mode for a classic look.

NOTES:

● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-like

effect.

MONOTONE

● If the manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW” is

used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.

Like classic black and white films, your

footage is shot in B/W. Used together with

the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic

film” effect.

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)

1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second.

Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV

screen become narrower.

CLASSIC FILM

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second.

The flickering that occurs when shooting under a

fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.

1/250, 1/500 –These settings allow fast-moving images

to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the

darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function

under good lighting conditions.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of

consecutive snapshots.

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom

magnification of over 10X is not available.

EN31

Exposure Control

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the

following situations:

•When shooting a moving subject.

•When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),

such as when the subject is backing away.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When shooting objects under a spotlight.

•When zooming.

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject

light.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

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

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through

4 of “Exposure Control”.

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu

Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

“

”, then press it.

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds.

The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. “ ” changes

to “ ” and the iris is locked. “EXP.” goes out.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen

disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the

exposure control indicator are displayed.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”

to brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken

the image. (maximum 6)

BACKLIGHT Button

EXP.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Exposure

adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.”

and the highlight bar on the exposure control

indicator go out.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

Iris lock

indicator

MENU/BRIGHT

Wheel

NOTE:

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

Power Switch

.... press BACKLIGHT.

is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the

previous level.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to display

“AUTO” then press it in step 4. The exposure

control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the

Power Switch to “ ”.

•+3 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the

subject to become too bright and the subject to

become white.

•Backlight compensation is also available when the

Power Switch is set to “ ”.

•Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in

step 5. For automatic locking, rotate the

MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “AUTO”, then

press it in step 4. The iris becomes automatic

after about 2 seconds.

when the exposure

is set to “MANUAL” and

the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

Iris

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-

lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in

more light.

RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of color

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately

reproduced.

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “

MAN.”.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional color/tint reproduction.

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until

begins blinking.

When the setting is completed,

blinking.

stops

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu

Screen appears.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Only the

Manual White Balance indicator

displayed.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

”, then press it. The Menu Screen disap-

pears and “W.BAL” and the currently selected

mode are displayed.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

desired mode.

“AUTO” – White balance is adjusted automati-

cally (factory preset).

“

MAN.” – White balance is set manually.

” – Outdoors on a sunny day.

” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.

” – A video light or similar type of lighting

is used.

White paper

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Selection is

complete.

Power Switch

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power

Switch to “ ”.

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white.

The white balance is adjusted based on the

color, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper

green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =

deeper purple.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or

Monotone (੬ pg. 30) is activated.

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 23).

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is

different depending on the light source, the subject

tint will differ depending on the white balance

settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video

EN33

Play/Pause Button

Load a tape (੬ pg. 12).

(

4/6)

Rewind Button (²

)

Fast-Forward Button

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback,

press 4/6.

•To stop playback, press 5.

(

)

Stop Button (5)

Power Zoom

Lever (VOL.)

•Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

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:

Speaker

● 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

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch)

“OFF”, then to “

”.

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 42).

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the

camera body.

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

•When power is supplied from a battery: the “

”

battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power is supplied through the DC cord: “

does not appear.

Lock Button

”

•During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

Power Switch

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.

● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically

engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.

● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still

image.

Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.

1) Press

for forward or

for reverse search during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

● During playback, press and hold

or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.

Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.

1) Engage Still Playback.

2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for

reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

Ⅲ To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

● You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (੬ pg. 52).

Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 52, 53).

PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video

Power Switch

Lock Button

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

The following procedure applies to all except Synchro

Comp (੬ pg. 58, 59).

Set the Power Switch to “

” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function icon, and press it. The selected

function menu appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired function, and press it to display the Sub

Menu.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the

desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

Recording Start/Stop Button

Display

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

1RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu

Screen.

V I DEO MENU

¹RETURN

Menu Screen

SOUND MODE

੬ pg. 35.

੬ pg. 59.

SOUND

12B I T

MODE

STEREO

ODE

OUND

12BIT MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

COPY

Allows you to set the

video recording mode (SP

or LP) depending on your

preference (੬ pg. 13).

It is recommended you

use “REC MODE” in the

“VIDEO MENU” when

using this camcorder as a

recorder during digital

dubbing (੬ pg. 47).

D I SPLAY

¹RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE / T I

T I ME CODE

ENU

OFF

* Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”,

which appears when the Power Switch is set

to “ ” (੬ pg. 27). The parameters are the

same as in the description on pg. 27.

COPY

ON: Enables dubbing of

images recorded on a

tape to the camcorder’s

built-in memory

(੬ pg. 49).

NOTES:

OFF: Enables snapshots to

be taken during video

playback (੬ pg. 18).

● It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN

settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote

control (provided).

● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power

ON SCREEN*

Makes the camcorder’s

indications appear/

disappear from the

Switch is set to “

25).

” or “ ” (੬ pg. 13,

connected TV screen.

● If “ON SCREEN” is set to “SIMPLE”, it keeps

the camcorder’s display (except the date,

time and time code) from appearing on the

connected TV. It also makes the playback

sound mode and tape speed disappear on the

camcorder.

DATE/TIME*

TIME CODE*

Makes the date/time

appear/disappear on the

camcorder.

Makes the time code

appear/disappear on the

camcorder.

EN35

Playback Sound

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

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

explanation on pg. 34, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the

desired parameter.

STEREO

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

Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

SOUND L

SOUND R

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

MIX

Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.

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

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

Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on

both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

Display

ON SCREEN setting:

For playback sound, tape

speed and tape running.

DATE/TIME setting:

For date/time.

TIME CODE setting:

For time code.

12B I T

SOUND

DEC 25 ’00

TC 12 34 24

Frames*

Seconds

Minutes

*30 frames = 1 second

PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C.

Rewind (²

Button

)

Fast-Forward (³

Button

)

Normal Playback

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically

numbered, then stored in numerical order in the

camcorder’s built-in memory. You can view the stored

images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo

album.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “

Lock Button.

” while pressing down the

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

•A stored image is displayed.

Press

to display the next image.

to display the previous image.

Power Switch

NOTE:

Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low-

numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image,

because new images are automatically stored after the last-

recorded one.

Lock Button

To display the

next image

Display

10 / 30

11 / 30

12 / 30

13 / 30

Total number of images

Displays the total number of stored images.

To display the

image

Image number

Displays the index number of the image file (੬ pg. 37).

EN37

INDEX Screen

Picture Quality mode

The images you shot can be displayed together with their

index information. Convenient for checking images shot

beforehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture

Quality mode as well as which images are protected

against accidental erasure.

Index number

Selected image

EXIT

INDEX

01: Index number

Index numbers are marked from 01. For example, when

10 images are stored (index number: 01 to 10), if three

images with index numbers 02, 04 and 06 are deleted

from memory, the remaining images are automatically

moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence.

Therefore, the number of remaining images is 7, and the

new index numbers range from 01 to 07.

: Picture Quality mode

Protect icon

Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image.

There are 2 modes available: FINE and STANDARD

(੬ pg. 14). A star mark is displayed next to still images

shot in the FINE mode. There are no marks next to still

images shot in the STANDARD mode.

Power Switch

Lock Button

: Protect icon

When an image is protected against its accidental erasure,

a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality mode

indicator, and that image cannot be deleted.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Selected Image

An image is framed in green like this when it is selected.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame

to the desired image.

Index Playback

You can view the images stored in memory six at a time.

Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to

view.

Perform step 1 of “Normal Playback” on pg. 36.

Display

DSC

¹RETURN

I NDEX

Menu Screen

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

SL I DE SHOW

PROTECT

DELETE

FORMAT

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and

press it. “DSC MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “INDEX”

and press it. The INDEX Screen appears.

Playback Screen

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green

frame to the desired image and press it. The selected

image is displayed on the whole screen, then the

screen enters normal playback.

PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C.

Power Switch

Lock Button

Slide Show

You can run through all the images stored in memory

automatically in numerical order.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “

”, while pressing down the

Lock Button.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and

press it. “DSC MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “SLIDE

SHOW” and press it. The Slide Show starts.

To stop the Slide Show, press 5.

To start the Slide Show without going through the Menu

Stop (5) Button

Screen . . .

Play/Pause (4/6)

Button

.... after step 1, press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, press

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

Display

DSC

¹RETURN

I NDEX

SL I DE SHOW

PROTECT

DELETE

FORMAT

EN39

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Protecting Images

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of

images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the

Picture Quality Mode indication, that image cannot be

deleted.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button.

•A stored image is displayed.

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(Open the LCD monitor

to access this switch.)

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “DSC

MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “PRO-

TECT” and press it. The PROTECT Index Screen

appears.

Lock Button

Power Switch

TO PROTECT AN IMAGE

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3

above.

Display

DSC

¹RETURN

I NDEX

Menu Screen

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green

SL I DE SHOW

PROTECT

DELETE

frame to the desired image and press it. A “

”

padlock mark appears on the selected image.

Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish

to delete by accident.

FORMAT

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select

“EXIT” and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

EXIT

PROTECT>

PROTECT Index

Screen

NOTE:

When the memory is initialized or corrupted, even

protected images are deleted. If you do not want to lose

important images, transfer them to a PC and save them.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3

above.

Padlock mark

Normal playback

If Protection is

removed

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green

frame to the desired image and press it. The “

”

EXIT

PROTECT

padlock mark located above the image disappears

and the image is no longer protected.

Repeat this procedure for all images from which you

wish to remove protection.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select

“EXIT” and press it. The normal playback screen

appears.

Normal playback

PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.)

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Deleting Images

Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time

or all at once.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button.

•A stored image is displayed.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “DSC

MENU” appears.

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(Open the LCD monitor

to access this switch.)

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “DELETE”

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING

IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

Lock Button

Power Switch

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “SELECT”

and press it. The DELETE Index Screen appears.

Display

DELETE

DELETE Index

Screen

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green

frame to the desired image that you wish to delete and

press it. An “ ” appears above the selected image.

Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to

delete.

To deselect an image, press the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel again. The “ ” disappears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select

“NEXT” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation

Screen appears.

DSC MENU

Deletion

Confirmation

Screen

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “EX-

ECUTE” and press it. “DELETING IN PROGRESS”

appears. The selected images are deleted and the

normal playback screen appears.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it.

CANCEL

EXECUTE

TO DELETE ALL IMAGES

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ALL” and

press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.

CAUTION:

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

Do not perform any other operation

(such as turning off the camcorder)

during deletion. Also, be sure to use

the provided AC Power Adapter/

Charger, as the memory may be

corrupted if the battery becomes

exhausted during deletion. If the

memory becomes corrupted initialize

it. (੬ pg. 41)

“EXECUTE” and press it. “DELETING IN PROGRESS”

appears. All the images are deleted and the normal

playback screen appears.

•To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it.

NOTES:

● Protected images (੬ pg. 39) cannot be deleted with the

above operation. To delete them, remove protection first.

● Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check images before deleting.

EN41

You can initialize the camcorder’s built-in memory

anytime.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Initializing The Built-in Memory

After initializing, all images stored in the memory,

including those which have been protected, are cleared.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

”, while pressing down the

Power Switch to “

Lock Button located on the switch.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

VIDEO/DSC Switch

(Open the LCD monitor

to access this switch.)

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and

press it. “DSC MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“FORMAT” and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Lock Button

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“EXECUTE” and press it. “FORMATTING IN

PROGRESS” appears and the built-in memory is

initialized. When initialization is finished, “NO

IMAGES STORED” appears.

•To cancel initialization, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT

wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it.

Power Switch

Display

DSC

¹RETURN

I NDEX

Menu Screen

SL I DE SHOW

PROTECT

DELETE

FORMAT

CANCEL

EXECUTE

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialization.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power

Adapter/Charger, as the memory may be

corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted

during initialization. If the memory becomes

corrupted initialize it again.

CONNECTIONS Basic Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors

To AV

To TV or VCR

White to

Core filter

AUDIO L IN**

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

Connector cover*

Yellow: Not connected

To S-VIDEO IN

Core filter

To S

VCR

S-Video cable

(optional)

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”.

B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

White to

AUDIO L IN**

To AV

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Core filter

To TV or VCR

Audio/Video cable

VCR

(provided)

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”.

EN43

NOTES:

Make sure all units are turned off.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 9).

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 42).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

● Use the provided Audio/Video cable, making sure

to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the

sheet included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with a

core filter to the camcorder. The core filter

reduces interference.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then

set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

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

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬pg. 34).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 34).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape

Running Displays for video playback

Image Number/Total Number of Images for D.S.C.

Playback

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the

Menu Screen (੬pg. 34). Or, press DISPLAY

on the remote control (provided).

CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections

Connection To A Personal Computer

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using

the provided software when connected as shown in the

illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed.

Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

Power Switch

Connect the camcorder to your PC using the

appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

Connector

cover

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch

and turn on the PC.

” while

To DV

IN/OUT

To PC

(DIGITAL

PHOTO)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬pg. 9).

Core filter

● Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only

the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into the

PC.

DV cable

(optional)

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided

Software.

PC connection

cable (provided)

● Also refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for

the DV connector-equipped capture board.

● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter

attached. The core filter reduces interference.

Core filter

To DV

connector

RS-232C

PC with DV

connector-equipped

capture board

EN45

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector

Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows

you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also

possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto

another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This

function is called Digital Dubbing (੬pg. 47), which

offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Power Switch

Connector

cover

Make sure all units are turned off.

Make connections to the device you want to connect

to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.

To DV IN/OUT

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable

(provided) to the printer’s PC connector and the PC’s

RS-232C connector.

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch

and turn on the other units.

” while

Core filter

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 9).

To DV IN

connector

To DV

connector

● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected

only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be

used as a recorder (੬pg. 47).

● If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback, Fast-Forward or

Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a

video unit via the DV connector, the image will take on

an effect similar to a colored mosaic pattern or it will

become black.

Video unit equipped with

a DV input connector

To PC

connector

● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected

units.

● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter

attached. The core filter reduces interference.

Core filter

Digital Printer

PC connection

cable

(provided)

To RS-232C

DUBBING

Dubbing To A VCR

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to pg. 42 and 43.

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

camcorder’s Power Switch to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on

the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes

in the camcorder and the VCR.

Power Switch

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

To AV

Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just

before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press

4/6 on the camcorder.

Core filter

Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s

Record mode.

Connector cover**

To S

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4/6 on the camcorder.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

Core filter

NOTES:

● Use the provided Audio/Video cable, making sure to

connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The

core filter reduces interference.

S-Video cable

(optional)

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its availability.

Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 52) or Playback

Special Effects (੬ pg. 53) in step 5.

● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications

do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are

being recorded onto the new tape.

White to

AUDIO L IN

Yellow to

VIDEO IN

Red to

AUDIO R

S-VIDEO IN

VCR

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 34).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 34).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 34). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control.

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

** When connecting the cables, open this cover.

EN47

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.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Power Switch

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

Connector cover

Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped

with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in

the illustration.

To DV IN/OUT

Press

to play back the source tape.

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

While watching the playback on the monitor, engage

the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode

from the spot on the source tape you want to begin

recording.

Core filter

NOTES:

To DV

IN/OUT

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as

the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬pg. 9).

● If the remote control is used when both the player and

recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the

same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the

buttons on both units.

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only

to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be used as

a recorder.

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the

player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an

unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, some-

times the image may not appear in step 3. If this occurs, turn

off the power and make connections again.

PLAY (4

)

● If “Playback Zoom” (੬pg. 52), “Playback Special Effects”

(੬pg. 53) or “Snapshot” is attempted during playback,

only the original playback image recorded on the tape is

output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter

attached. The core filter reduces interference.

STOP (5)

To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .

1. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then turn the Power Switch to “

Lock Button located on the switch.

” while pressing down the

2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen (੬pg. 34)

3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.

4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV. IN” appears on the screen.

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. “DV. IN” changes to “

6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “

“DV. IN”.

DV. IN

”.

” returns to

NOTES:

● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current

“SOUND MODE” setting (੬ pg. 25).

● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.

DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing Images Stored In The Built-in

Memory To A Tape

Images can be dubbed from the camcorder’s built-in

memory to a tape.

Load a cassette (੬pg. 12).

To locate the point where you wish to dub a still

image, play back the tape. Stop playback at the

desired point.

Power Switch

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “

”, then set the

Power Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

Recording

To select a still image to be dubbed, perform Index

Start/Stop Button

Playback (੬ pg. 37) or press

to select the

Lock Button

image you wish.

To engage Dub-Standby, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button. The message “TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH

START/STOP” appears.

Rewind Button (²

)

Fast-Forward

Button (³

While the message is being displayed, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button. The selected still image

is recorded on the tape for approx. 5 seconds.

)

•The indicator disappears when dubbing is

complete.

NOTE:

If the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed in step 5 when

the tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”, the

message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

Display

TO COPY TO TAPE

PUSH START / STOP

REC

444

EN49

Power Switch

Lock Button

Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To

The Built-in Memory

Images can dubbed from a tape to the camcorder’s built-in

memory.

MODE Button

SNAPSHOT Button

Load a cassette (੬ pg. 12).

MENU/

BRIGHT

Wheel

Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “VIDEO

MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“

COPY” and press it. The Sub Menu

appears. Rotate it to select “ON” and press it.

Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “1RE-

TURN” and press it twice. The normal playback

screen resumes.

V I DEO

¹RETURN

SOUND

ODE

12B I T MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

To select a video image to be dubbed, start playback

by pressing 4/6. At the moment you find the image

you wish to dub, press it again to engage Still

Playback.

COPY ON

Press MODE to select the Snapshot mode to use for

dubbing the image to the built-in memory.

Play/Pause Button (4/6)

To start dubbing, press SNAPSHOT. The selected

image is stored in the built-in memory.

•“ ” blinks during dubbing.

NOTES:

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when the built-in

memory is full, the message “COPYING FAILED”

appears.

● If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode

(੬ pg. 26) is dubbed to the camcorder’s built-in

memory, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not

dubbed with it.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

● To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you

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

control (provided) (੬ pg. 53).

Display

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this

camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations

(Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your

VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible.

Tab

Installing The Batteries

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

See “General Battery Precautions” (੬pg. 77).

Remove the battery compartment cover while

pushing up the tab as illustrated.

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

direction.

Re-attach the battery compartment cover.

–

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

remote sensor. The illustration shows the approximate

transmitted beam effective area for indoor use.

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote

sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful

lighting.

Remote sensor

Transmitted beam

effective area

5m (16 ft)

30°

EN51

(

)

Functions

With the camcorder’s Power

Switch set to the camera position

(“ ” or “ ”) .

With the camcorder’s Power Switch

set to “ ”.

Buttons

1 Infrared beam transmitting window

2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons

3 DISPLAY Button

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20)

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 52)

੬ pg. 43, 46, 55

੬ pg. 52, 54

—

4 SHIFT Button

5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

—

੬ pg. 52

Left/Right Buttons

੬ pg. 52

6 REW Button

—

• Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on

a tape (੬ pg. 33)

• Displays previous image in the

built-in memory (੬pg. 36)

7 FADE/WIPE Button

8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button

9 EFFECT Button

—

੬ pg. 56

੬ pg. 53

੬ pg. 55

0 PAUSE IN Connector

! START/STOP Button

@ MBR SET Button

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

੬ pg. 54

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

—

# SNAPSHOT Button

$ Up Button

—

੬ pg. 52

INSERT Button

੬ pg. 61

% Down Button

—

੬ pg. 52

A. DUB Button

੬ pg. 60

^ PLAY Button

—

• Starts Playback of a tape (੬ pg. 33)

• Starts Slide Show (੬pg. 38)

& FF Button

—

• Forward/Forward Shuttle Search

on a tape (੬ pg. 33)

• Displays next image in the built-in

memory (੬ pg. 36)

* STOP Button

—

• Stops the tape (੬pg. 33)

• Stops Slide Show (੬ pg. 38)

( PAUSE Button

—

Pauses the tape (੬pg. 52)

) R.A.EDIT Buttons

੬ pg. 54 – 59

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Remote sensor

FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during

video playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback,

press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press

SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After

approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2

minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.

ⅢTo stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).

NOTES:

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image

processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After SLOW (9 or 0) is pressed and held, the still

image may be displayed for a few seconds,

followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is

not a malfunction.

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Up Button

Down

Button

● There may be a small margin between the slow-

motion playback start point you chose and the

actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem

unstable, especially with steady images. This is not

a malfunction.

PLAY

PAUSE

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

STOP

● During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to

pause playback.

Normal playback

Press T

FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback.

OPERATION:

1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,

press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press

To move image,

press

(Right)

SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9

)

while keeping

SHIFT held down.

repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the

frame is played back.

FEATURE: Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 25X at any time during playback.

OPERATION:

1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.

2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the

camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding

down SHIFT, press

(Left),

(Right),

(Up) and

(Down).

ⅢTo end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press

PLAY (4).

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

EN53

PLAYBACK EFFECT

⁴OFF

PLAYBACK

EFFECT Select

FEATURE: Playback Special Effects

PURPOSE:

CLASS I C F I LM

ONOTONE

To allow you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

SEP I A

STROBE

V I DEO ECHO

OPERATION:

1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).

2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote

sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by

pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated

and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

Ⅲ To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/

OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-

activates the selected effect.

Remote sensor

Ⅲ To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

NOTES:

● When some Playback Special Effects are used, the

Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot

modes (੬ pg. 18) are not available.

● The effects that can be used during playback are

Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video

Echo. The effects work the same in playback as they

did in recording. Refer to page 30 for more

information.

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]

Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as

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

VCR (Recording deck)

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

more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand

Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see

VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by

operating the VCR manually.

Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed

in the remote control (੬pg. 50).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

MBR SET

SHIFT

Turn off the power to the VCR and point the

remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,

referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold

MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).

The code is automatically set once you release

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

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

holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote

for the desired function. The functions the

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

REW and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to

press SHIFT for this one).

7 8 9 `

VCR CODE LIST

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

1 1ꢀ

9 2ꢀ

9 `ꢀ

9 4

PHILIPS

3 3ꢀ

7 2

IMPORTANT

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

PANASONIC

1 3ꢀ

1 7ꢀ

1 1ꢀ

9 4ꢀ

1 8ꢀ

HITACHI

6 6ꢀ

6 3

NOTES:

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

another code from the VCR CODE LIST.

● Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-

cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and

try step 2.

JVC

9 1ꢀ

9 6ꢀ

9 3

ꢀ

RCA

9 2ꢀ

9 4ꢀ

6 6ꢀ

6 3ꢀ

9 `

MAGNAVOX

9 5ꢀ

1 1ꢀ

7 1ꢀ

7 6

● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,

use the controls on the VCR.

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

VCR brand you have set will be erased.

In that case, replace the old battery with a new one

to reset the VCR brand.

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

3 6ꢀ

3 5

MITSUBISHI

NEC

6 7ꢀ

6 8

1 5ꢀ

1 `

3 7ꢀ

3 8

6 5ꢀ

6 `ꢀ

3 9ꢀ

3 1ꢀ

PHILIPS

1 9ꢀ

9 5ꢀ

1 1ꢀ

9 4ꢀ

9 1ꢀ

9 6ꢀ

1 2

ꢀ

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

6 9ꢀ

6 1

1 6

EN55

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 42 and 43.

A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause

connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the Remote

PAUSE connector.

A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote

pause connector but equipped with an R.A.

EDIT connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

To AV

To JLIP/

EDIT

Connector

cover**

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

Core

filter

Core

filter

To S

Editing

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the

VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power

cable

(provided)

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Core filter

Button located on the switch.

S-Video cable

(optional)

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

White to

AUDIO L IN

NOTES:

● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,

they will be recorded onto the new tape.

Yellow to

VIDEO IN*

Red to

AUDIO R IN

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

S-VIDEO IN

To Remote

PAUSE or

R.A.EDIT

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 34).

•Time Code

VCR

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 34).

To PAUSE IN

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 34). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control.

DISPLAY

● Use the provided cables, making sure to connect the

end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter

reduces interference.

● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the

YTU94146A S-Video cable.

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its availability.

Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can be connected

instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.

** When connecting cables, open this cover.

ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE

Make sure you connect the end with the

core filter (plug which has 3 rings around

the pin) to the camcorder.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Program

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

I N

OUT

MODE

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

1–– –– ––

sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/

OFF on the remote control.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene,

press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the

beginning of Program 1.

T I ME CODE –– ––

TOTAL

00 00

Remote sensor

At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT on

the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in

the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

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

Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

If using a Fade/Wipe at the end of the scene, press

FADE/WIPE.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end

of the last scene.

•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is

included in the total time (this does not apply to

Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

PLAY

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

(੬ pg. 53).

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.

10 _{•To change previously registered points, press}

CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

CANCEL

•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with

special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

NOTES:

● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between

them.

● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be

canceled and editing will not take place.

● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in

the edited version.

● Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds, the time code total time may not match the

total program time exactly.

● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.

● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or

Black & White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins blinking. Once the next

Edit-In point is registered, the effect is turned off. To combine these effects, use Sepia or Monotone during

recording, then use the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during Random Assemble Editing.

● It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble

Editing using a DV cable.

EN57

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

11 _{the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).}

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote

12 _{sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually}

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the

13 _{camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right}

Recording Start/Stop Button

through to the end of the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-

Pause mode.

I N

OUT

ODE

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

00 25 02 05

––

07 18 08 31–– ––

•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will

be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

•If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode

and automatic editing will stop.

3–– 03 33 05 53

09 30 13 15

15 55 16 20–– ––

6–– –– ––

T I ME CODE 16 30

TOTAL

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

14 _VCR.

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

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

Remote Sensor

NOTES:

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

all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

● When the editing cable is connected to the remote

control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure

the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s sensor, and

the path between the two is unobstructed.

● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly

when using a tape including several duplicated time

codes (੬ pg. 21).

STOP

FADE/WIPE

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

REW

CANCEL

VCR REC

STBY

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Program 1

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to

I N

OUT

MODE

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing

for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,

you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have

recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited

tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder

against your VCR.

1–– –– ––

T I ME CODE –– ––

TOTAL

00 00

DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the

remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and

press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.

The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.

VCR

(Recording deck)

Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,

select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-

In point.

Remote sensor

Play back the dubbed scene.

•If any images from the scene prior to the

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

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

VCR is slow to start recording.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

EN59

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the

Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then

press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and

press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to

“SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO”

is highlighted.

Display

Based on the diagnostics performed (੬ pg. 58), you

can now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating

the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. You can also

delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU/

BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. The adjustment range is

from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting.

V I DEO MENU

¹RETURN

SOUND

12B I T

ODE

MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

COPY

Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“1RETURN” and press it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4 on page 56.

Remote sensor

NOTES:

● Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do

a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check

whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,

and make adjustments accordingly.

● Depending on the recorder, there may be situations

where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

VCR

(Recording deck)

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Display

Audio Dubbing

Audio Dub

Standby mode

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in

the 12-bit mode (੬ pg. 25).

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in

16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a

blank portion of a tape.

● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections (੬pg. 42).

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (6).

While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,

press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.

Press PLAY (4), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).

To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP

(5).

Speaker

Power Switch

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the

Menu Screen (੬pg. 34, 35).

Remote sensor

NOTES:

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing.

●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,

the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

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

may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded

areas.

●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move

the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn

down the TV’s volume.

Stereo

microphone

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

then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective

from the point where 16-bit recording began.

●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit

audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops

(੬ pg. 73).

A.DUB

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

EN61

Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded

tape, replacing a section of the original recording with

minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The

original audio remains unchanged.

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that

“TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 34).

● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP

mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the

television, make connections (੬ pg. 42).

Display

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

Lock Button

press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point

TC 12 34

(੬ pg. 35).

Power Switch

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

press PAUSE (6).

Remote sensor

Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control,

then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code

(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-

Pause mode.

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.

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

(5).

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 30) 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.

START/STOP

INSERT

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes

recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting

stops (੬ pg. 73).

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

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

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

as usual from the beginning.

SYMPTOM

1. No power is supplied.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. •Connect the AC Power

Adapter/Charger securely

(੬ pg. 9).

1. •The power is not connected

properly.

•The battery is dead.

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one

(੬ pg. 8, 9).

2. “SET DATE/TIME!”

2. •The date/time is not set.

•The built-in clock battery

has run out and the

2. •Set the date/time (੬ pg. 11).

•Consult your nearest JVC

dealer for replacement.

appears.

previously set date/time has

been erased.

3. Recording cannot be

3. — For Video Recording —

•The tape’s erase protection

tab is set to “SAVE”.

3. •Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”

(੬ pg. 12).

performed.

•The Power Switch is set to

•Set the Power Switch to

“

” or “OFF”.

“

” or “ ” (੬ pg. 15).

•The VIDEO/DSC Switch is

set to “ ”.

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•The VIDEO/DSC Switch is

set to “VIDEO”.

•The camcorder’s built-in

memory is full.

•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

to “VIDEO”.

•Replace with new cassette

(੬ pg. 12).

•Close the cassette holder

cover.

•Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

to “

”.

•Delete unwanted still

images (੬ pg. 40).

4. There is no picture.

4. •The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other

4. •Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again (੬ pg. 15).

malfunction exists.

5. Some functions are not

available using MENU/

BRIGHT.

5. •The Power Switch is set to

5. •Set the Power Switch to

“

”.

“

” (੬ pg. 15).

6. The focus does not adjust

6. •Focus is set to the Manual

mode.

6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode

(੬ pg. 23).

automatically.

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•Clean the lens and check

the focus again (੬ pg. 76).

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

EN63

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

7. The cassette will not load

7. •The cassette is in the wrong

position.

7. •Set it in the right position

(੬ pg. 12).

properly.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•Install a fully charged

battery (੬ pg. 8, 9).

8. Snapshot mode cannot be

8. •The Squeeze mode is

8. •Disengage the Squeeze

used.

selected.

mode (੬ pg. 26).

9. The color of Snapshot

9. •The light source or the

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources

behind the subject.

9. •Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appears in the frame

(੬ pg. 18, 19).

looks strange.

•Turn off Sepia and Mono-

tone (੬ pg. 28).

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

10. The image taken using

10. •Shooting was performed

10. •Press the BACKLIGHT

Snapshot is too dark.

under backlit conditions.

Button (੬ pg. 31).

11. Digital Zoom does not

11. •10X optical zoom is

selected.

11. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

“250X” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 25).

work.

•“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to

“VIDEO ECHO” in the

Menu Screen.

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

•Disengage the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 20,

30).

•Wait until the Picture Wipe

or Dissolve effects are

completed (੬ pg. 20, 28).

12. Program AE with special

effects and Fade/Wipe

Effects do not work.

12. •The Power Switch is set to

12. •Set the Power Switch to

“

”.

“

” (੬ pg. 28, 30).

13. The Black & White Fader

13. •The Sepia or Monotone

13. •Turn off Sepia and Mono-

does not work.

mode is activated.

tone (੬ pg. 28, 30).

14. The Dissolve function does

14. •The Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter mode of

Program AE with special

effects is activated.

14. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scene

not work.

transition (੬ pg. 28, 30).

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(੬ pg. 26).

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

Screen.

•The previously selected

mode of Program AE with

special effects was changed

after the last selected scene

for editing was registered.

•Make sure you have

selected the mode of

Program AE with special

effects you want before

starting editing

(੬ pg. 28, 30).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

15. The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

15. •The last selected editing

scene is ending.

15. •Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are

then automatically activated

(੬ pg. 28).

•At the end of the last

selected scene for editing,

the Power Switch was set to

“OFF”.

•Do not turn off the

•The power is off.

camcorder’s power after

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

points, as they will all be

erased (੬ pg. 28).

•The camcorder automati-

cally shuts off after 5

minutes have elapsed in the

Record-Standby mode.

Make sure you continue

operations within 5 minutes

after engaging Record-

Standby mode (੬ pg. 28).

16. The picture wipe function

16 •The Slow Shutter mode is

activated.

16. •Disengage the Slow Shutter

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

to “OFF” before preparing

to use the Picture Wipe

does not work.

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to

“OFF”.

(੬ pg. 26, 28, 30).

17. Scene transition does not

17. •When using “Picture Wipe/

Dissolve” (੬ pg. 28), there

is a delay of a fraction of a

second between the

17.

go as expected.

previous record stop-point

and the Dissolve start-point.

This is normal, but this slight

delay becomes especially

noticeable when shooting

fast-moving subject or

————

during rapid panning.

18. The Video Echo mode

18. •The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

Screen.

18. •Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(੬ pg. 26).

does not work.

•Do not try to use the Video

Echo mode during a Fade-In

or Fade-Out (੬ pg. 28, 30).

•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

progress.

EN65

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

19. Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image

19 •When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

19. •If you want the lighting to

look more natural, set GAIN

UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in

the Menu Screen

looks like it is activated.

(੬ pg. 25).

20. There is no strobe when

the Classic Film or Strobe

mode is activated.

20. •The Picture Wipe or

20. •Do not try to use the Classic

Film or Strobe mode during

a scene transition

Dissolve function is in use.

(੬ pg. 28, 30).

21. White Balance cannot be

21. •The Sepia or Monotone

21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White

activated.

mode is activated.

Balance (੬ pg. 30, 32).

22. When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

22. •This is a result of exceed-

ingly high contrast, and is

not a malfunction.

22.

————

23. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black for

an instant.

23. •This is not a malfunction.

23.

————

24. During recording, the date/

24. •“DATE/TIME” is set to

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

•Self-Recording is performed.

24. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

time does not appear.

(੬ pg. 27).

•During Self-Recording, the

date/time does not appear

(੬ pg. 17).

25. Images stored in the built-

in memory cannot be

deleted.

25. •Images stored in the built-in

25. •Remove protection from the

images stored in the built-in

memory and delete them

(੬ pg. 39, 40).

memory are protected.

26. The indicators and

26. •“ON SCREEN” is set to

“SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE”

is set to “OFF” in the Menu

Screen.

26. •Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD”

or “LCD/TV” and set

“TIME CODE” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

messages do not appear.

(੬ pg. 27, 34).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

27. Images on the LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitish.

27. • In places subject to low

temperature, images become

dark due to the characteristics

of the LCD monitor. When

this happens, the displayed

colors differ from those that

are actually recorded. This is

not a defect of the camcorder.

•When the LCD monitor's

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service life,

27. •Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(੬ pg. 16, 17).

images on the LCD monitor

become dark. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

28. The rear of the LCD

28. •The light used to illuminate

the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

28. •Close the LCD monitor to

turn it off or set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

unit cool down.

monitor is hot.

29. The indicators and the

image color on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

29. •This may occur when the

surface or the edge of the

LCD monitor is pressed.

29.

————

30. The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications

blink.

30. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

certain modes of Program AE

with special effects, “DIS”

and other functions that

30. •Re-read the sections

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

Program AE with special

effects and “DIS”

cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

(੬ pg. 26, 28 – 30).

31. Colored bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

31. • The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high-precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (red,

green or blue) may appear

constantly on the LCD

31.

————

monitor or the viewfinder.

These spots are not recorded

on the tape. This is not due to

any defect of the unit.

(Effective dots: more than

99.99 %)

EN67

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

32. •This is normal.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

32. During recording, sound

32.

————

cannot be heard.

33. Play, Rewind and Fast-

Forward functions do not

work.

33. •The Power Switch is not set

to “ ”.

33. •Set the Power Switch to

” (੬ pg. 33).

“

34. Images in the built-in

memory cannot be played

back.

34. •The VIDEO/DSC Switch is

set to “VIDEO”.

34. •Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch

to “ ”.

•Set the Power Switch to

”.

•The Power Switch is set to

” or “ ”.

“

35. The tape is moving, but

35. • Your TV has AV input

terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

35. •Set the TV to the mode

or channel appropriate

for video playback

there is no picture.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

(੬ pg. 42, 43).

•Close the cassette holder

cover (੬ pg. 12).

36. The LCD monitor image is

36. •During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

36.

distorted.

————

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

37. Images on the LCD

37. •The speaker volume is too

37. •Turn the speaker volume

monitor are jittery.

great.

down (੬ pg. 33).

38. Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and

the screen becomes blue.

38.

38. •Clean the video heads with

an optional cleaning

————

cassette (੬ pg. 78).

39. The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens

have become dirty (ex.

fingerprints).

39.

39. •Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage (੬ pg. 76).

————

40. An unusual mark appears.

40.

40. •Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

————

indications (੬ pg. 69 – 73).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

41. An error indication

41. •A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case

the camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

41. •Remove the power supply

(battery pack, etc.) and wait a

few minutes for the indication

to clear. When it does, you

can resume using the

(E01 — E06) appears.

camcorder.

If the indication remains even

though you repeat the above

two or three times, please

consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

42. The charger indicator on

the AC Power Adapter/

Charger does not light.

42. • The temperature of the

battery is extremely high/low.

•Charging is difficult in

places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

42. •To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it

in places with a temperature

of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to

95°F) (੬ pg. 77).

43. Picture does not appear on

43. •The lens cap is attached.

•The LCD monitor's

brightness setting is too

dark.

43. •Remove the lens cap

(੬ pg. 16).

the LCD monitor.

•Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor (੬ pg. 16).

•If the monitor is tilted

upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully (੬ pg. 17).

44. When the image is printed

from the printer, a black

bar appears at the bottom

of the screen.

44. •This is not a malfunction.

44. •By recording with “DIS”

activated (੬ pg. 26) this

can be avoided.

45. When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder

does not operate.

45. •The DV cable was plugged/

unplugged with power

turned on.

45. •Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again, then

operate it.

INDEX Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording Only

EN69

No.

Function

Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

(੬ pg. 28, 29)

Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema

mode. (੬ pg. 26)

1 2

Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(੬ pg. 13)

SP 35

Displays the tape remaining time.

(੬ pg. 16)

REC

444

•“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-

Standby mode.

(੬ pg. 16)

Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged

to cut down on noise created by wind.

(੬ pg. 27)

SOUND 12B I T

Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert

Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged.

(੬ pg. 61)

TC 23 25

Appears while the tape is running.

8 7 6 5

(੬ pg. 16)

Displays the sound mode for approx.

5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.

(੬ pg. 25)

*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu

Screen removes indications marked with * from the

Displays the Time Code.

(੬ pg. 21, 27)

screen (੬ pg. 27, 34).

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only

No.

Function

Appears when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set

2 3 4 5 6

to “

“

” and the Power Switch is set to

” or “ ”. (੬ pg. 15, 19)

STD

Appears and blinks during shooting.

(੬ pg. 19)

DSC

10 / 30

Displays the Picture Quality mode of the

stored image. There are 2 modes available:

FINE and STD (Standard).

(੬ pg. 14, 19)

Appears during shooting.

(੬ pg. 19)

Displays the number of images that have

already been shot.

(੬ pg. 19)

Displays the total number of shots that can

be stored, including those already taken.

(੬ pg. 19)

INDEX Indications (cont.)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording

F. AUTO

PHOTO

–

BR I GHT

DEC 25 00

’

PM 5 30

No.

Function

Appears when the power switch is set to “ ”.

Appears when backlight compensation is used.

Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

(੬ pg. 15)

(੬ pg. 31)

(੬ pg. 32)

(੬ pg. 31)

(੬ pg. 30)

(੬ pg. 26)

(੬ pg. 23)

Displays the selected Program AE with special effects.

Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is engaged.

Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator

(੬ pg. 20)

• Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during zooming.

(੬ pg. 20)

•

: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is

automatically adjusted.

(੬ pg. 25)

(੬ pg. 18, 19)

(੬ pg. 31)

Appears when taking a Snapshot.

Appears when the iris is locked.

Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Displays the date/time.

(੬ pg. 16)

(੬ pg. 11)

*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen

(੬ pg. 27, 34).

EN71

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback

No.

Function

Displays the sound mode.

Displays the tape speed.

(੬ pg. 34, 35)

(੬ pg. 13)

12B I T

SOUND

Appears while a tape is running.

: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

: Rewind/Shuttle search

: Pause

: Forward slow-motion

16 : Reverse slow-motion

: Audio Dubbing

6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

Displays the date/time.

(੬ pg. 34, 35)

VOLUME

DEC 25 00

’

Displays the time code.

(੬ pg. 34, 35)

TC 10 06 20 PM 5 30

BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor. (੬ pg. 16)

VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.

(੬ pg. 33)

The level indicator moves.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback

No.

Function

1 2

Displays the index number of the image file.

(੬ pg. 36)

Displays the total number of stored images.

(੬ pg. 36)

Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor

or the viewfinder.

(੬ pg. 16)

The level indicator moves.

–

BR I GHT

10 30

INDEX Indications (cont.)

Warning Indications

Indications

Function

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level: high

Remaining power level: exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator

blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded.

(੬ pg. 12)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH

“VIDEO”.

(੬ pg. 12)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads. Use an optional cleaning cassette.

(੬ pg. 78)

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION,

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or

TAPE!

“

” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

(੬ pg. 17)

TAPE END

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

EN73

Indications

Function

●Appears when the date/time is not set.

●Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the

(੬ pg. 11)

SET DATE/TIME!

previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer

for replacement.

LENS CAP

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

A. DUB ERROR!

(੬ pg. 60)

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP

mode.

(੬ pg. 60)

ON AN LP RECORDED

TAPE>

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit

audio.

(੬ pg. 60)

<CANNOT DUB

●Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

ON A 16BIT

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(੬ pg. 60)

RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH>

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

(੬ pg. 61)

INSERT ERROR!

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

(੬ pg. 61)

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT

ON AN LP RECORDED

TAPE>

●Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(੬ pg. 61)

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH>

MEMORY IS FULL

Appears when the built-in memory is full and shooting is not possible.

●Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this

camcorder is being used as a recorder.

●Appears if the built-in memory is full when dubbing still images recorded

on the tape to the built-in memory.

(੬ pg. 49)

●Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images stored in the

built-in memory to a tape:

COPYING FAILED

– when condensation occurs.

– when no tape is loaded.

– when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

– when a tape in another format is loaded.

– when the tape ends.

(੬ pg. 48)

Appears if there are no images stored in the built-in memory when the

Power Switch is set to “ ” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

NO IMAGES STORED

”.

The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has

occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off

automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few

minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

E01 — E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

p o

3 4 5 6 7 8

# $ %

9 0 ! @

Y U

^ & * ( )

EN75

Controls

Connectors

1 Monitor Open Button

To connect cables to the following connectors

open the LCD monitor.

and

[PUSH OPEN] ..................................... ੬ pg. 16

2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 10

* PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector ........ ੬ pg. 44

3 Battery Release Button

( J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level

Interface Protocol)/EDIT] ...................... ੬ pg. 55

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing.

[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 9

4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... ੬ pg. 24

•LCD Monitor BRIGHT

•Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR

to control it from the computer using the

provided Software.

(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. ੬ pg. 16

5 Snapshot Button

[SNAPSHOT]........................... ੬ pg. 18, 19, 49

) DC Input Connector .............................. ੬ pg. 9

6 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 20

The connectors

are located beneath a cover.

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 33

q Audio/Video Output Connector

7 Snapshot Mode Button

[AV] ........................................ ੬ pg. 42, 46, 55

[MODE] ........................................ ੬ pg. 18, 19

w Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.link*) .................................... ੬ pg. 44, 45, 47

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

8 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. ੬ pg. 12

9 Stop Button [5] ................................... ੬ pg. 33

0 •Rewind Button [2] ......................... ੬ pg. 33

•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... ੬ pg. 31

! Play/Pause Button [4/6] ...................... ੬ pg. 33

@ •Fast-Forward Button [3] ................. ੬ pg. 33

e S-Video Output Connector [S] ... ੬ pg. 42, 46, 55

•FOCUS Button .................................. ੬ pg. 23

Indicators

# Power Switch

[

, OFF] ........................... ੬ pg. 15

r Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 16

t Side LED Indicator ............................... ੬ pg. 26

y Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 16

$ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 16

% Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 15

^ VIDEO/DSC Switch [VIDEO,

] ...... ੬ pg. 15

Other Parts

& Video Light Switch

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... ੬ pg. 22

u •Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 50

•Camera Sensor

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

i Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 10

o Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 22

p Stereo Microphone .............................. ੬ pg. 60

Q Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 10

W Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10

E Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 9

R LCD Monitor ................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17

T Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 33

Y Stud Hole ............................................ ੬ pg. 10

U Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 10

USER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning The Camcorder

After Use

Turn off the camcorder.

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again

with a dry cloth.

Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

automatically. Remove the cassette.

Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to

damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.

•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,

then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

Press BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery

pack.

To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical

position. Carefully open the cover on the

bottom of the viewfinder 1.

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the

interior of the viewfinder with it 2.

Close the cover. Tilt the viewfinder back to the

horizontal position.

Remove.

Cassette holder

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.

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

OPEN/EJECT

Switch

Cassette holder

cover

PUSH HERE

Cover

BATTERY

RELEASE Button

Lens

blower

CAUTIONS

EN77

When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in

areas other than the USA

Battery Packs

Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from

110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an

AC wall outlet other than American National

Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,

called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.

For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

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

1. To avoid hazards . . .

.... do not burn.

.... do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery

cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap

is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

.... do not modify or disassemble.

Plug adapter

.... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the

battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

.... use only specified chargers.

2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

.... 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.

Video Light

DANGER

Ⅲ The video light can become extremely

hot. Do not touch it either while in

operation or soon after turning it off,

otherwise serious injury may result.

Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case

immediately after using the video light, since it

remains extremely hot for some time.

Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm

(11-13/16”) between the video light and people or

objects.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your nearest

JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

NOTES:

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-

hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ............. 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Operation ........... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)

●Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C (68°F).

Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

explode.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 50.

2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those

specified.

3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.

7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-

nas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C

or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

....do not load and unload the cassette

repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.

This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

....do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. 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).

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

....vertically, in their original cases.

4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder

strap or the grip.

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

....push it strongly or apply any shocks.

....place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

....avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•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.

Main Unit

•No picture during playback.

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator “ ” appears.

....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.

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.

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.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

....in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

....in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

....in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration.

....near a television set.

EN79

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number

Trade Name

: GR-DVL805U/505U

: JVC

Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or

back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center

hole using a circular motion.

Address

: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N. J. 07470

Telephone Number : 973-315–5000

•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.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Change or modifications not approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment. This

equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

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.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled

device. External noise and interference (from a

TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-

ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its

power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power

Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few

minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

TERMS

AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 8, 9

Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 60

Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 23

Auto Shut off ................................ ੬ pg. 17, 19, 33

Fade-In/Out ........................................ ੬ pg. 28, 29

Fast-Forward The Tape.............................. ੬ pg. 33

Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. ੬ pg. 33, 52

Gain Up ................................................... ੬ pg. 25

Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 31

Battery Low .............................................. ੬ pg. 72

Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 77

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 16

Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 10

Icons ................................................ ੬ pg. 25 – 27

Index Playback ......................................... ੬ pg. 37

Index Screen ............................................ ੬ pg. 37

Insert Editing............................................. ੬ pg. 61

Iris............................................................ ੬ pg. 31

Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 31

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 35

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 8

Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 26

Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 30

Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 76

Connections ...................... ੬ pg. 9, 42, 44 – 47, 55

Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 17

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 16

Date/Time Display ........................ ੬ pg. 27, 34, 35

Date/Time Settings .................................... ੬ pg. 11

Deleting Images........................................ ੬ pg. 40

Demonstration Mode ............................ ੬ pg. 7, 26

Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 20, 25

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... ੬ pg. 26

Diopter Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 10

Dubbing........................................... ੬ pg. 46 – 49

Indications ..................................... ੬ pg. 69 – 73

Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 12

Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 23

Menu Screen, CAMERA MENU........... ੬ pg. 25, 26

Menu Screen, DISPLAY MENU ........... ੬ pg. 27, 34

Menu Screen, DSC MENU .................. ੬ pg. 27, 39

Menu Screen, MANUAL MENU.......... ੬ pg. 26, 27

Menu Screen, VIDEO MENU .................... ੬ pg. 34

Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 30

Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 12

Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 31

EN81

Picture Quality Mode ............................... ੬ pg. 14

Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... ੬ pg. 28, 29

Playback Special Effects ............................ ੬ pg. 53

Playback Zoom ........................................ ੬ pg. 52

Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 15

Printer ...................................................... ੬ pg. 45

Program AE With Special Effects................ ੬ pg. 30

Protecting Images ..................................... ੬ pg. 39

Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 6

Tally ................................................... ੬ pg. 16, 25

Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 26

Time Code.............................. ੬ pg. 21, 27, 34, 35

Tripod Mounting....................................... ੬ pg. 10

Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 30

Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 12

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position ..................... ੬ pg. 15

Video Echo ............................................... ੬ pg. 30

Video Light ............................................... ੬ pg. 22

Random Assemble Editing................. ੬ pg. 54 – 59

Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 16

Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 13

Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 50

Reset ........................................................ ੬ pg. 27

Rewind The Tape...................................... ੬ pg. 33

White Balance.......................................... ੬ pg. 32

Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 26

Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 27

Wipe In/Out ....................................... ੬ pg. 28, 29

Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 17

Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 30

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 54

Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 33

Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 30

Slide Show ............................................... ੬ pg. 38

Slow-Motion Playback .............................. ੬ pg. 52

Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 30

Snapshot ............................................ ੬ pg. 18, 19

Snapshot Mode ........................................ ੬ pg. 18

Sound Mode................................. ੬ pg. 25, 34, 35

Speaker Volume ....................................... ੬ pg. 33

Specifications ..................................... ੬ pg. 82, 83

Squeeze ................................................... ੬ pg. 26

Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 33

Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 30

Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 20

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

: DC 6.3 V

DC 7.2 V

(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)

(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off

Video light

: Approx. 4.3 W

: Approx. 5.3 W

: Approx. 3.5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

: 80 mm x 96 mm x 159 mm (3-3/16" x 3-13/16" x 6-5/16")

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)

Weight

: Approx. 580 g (1.3 lbs)

: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

: 1/4" CCD

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Pickup

Lens

: F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

: ø37 mm

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

GR-DVL805

GR-DVL505

Viewfinder

: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

: 3.0" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

GR-DVL805

GR-DVL505

Speaker

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" color LCD

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD

: Monaural

For Digital Video Camera

Format

: DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

: NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

: Video: Digital component recording

: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette

Tape speed

: Mini DV cassette

: SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time

(using 80 min. cassette)

: SP: 80 min.

LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera

Storage media

Compression system

: Built-in flash memory, 2 Mbyte

: JPEG (compatible)

File size

Picture quality

: VGA: 640 x 480 pixels

: 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

FINE

STANDARD

: 30

: 60

EN83

For Connectors

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output

Video output

Audio output

: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo

Input/output

PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)

Digital still output

JLIP/EDIT

: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries

Power consumption

Output

: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz

: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: 23 W

Charge

VTR

: DC 7.2 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 1.2 A

, 1.8 A

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

: 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm (2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/8")

: Approx. 250 g (0.56 lbs)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject

to change without notice.

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