JVC MARINE CASE GR DVX8 User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

6 – 13

14 – 33

Basic Recording................................. 14

Advanced Features ............................ 20

PLAYBACK

34 – 41

Basic Playback.................................. 34

Advanced Features ............................ 35

Basic Connections .............................. 38

Advanced Connections ......................... 40

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

DUBBING

42 – 45

GR-DVX80

GR-DVX8

Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 42

Dubbing From A VCR .......................... 43

Dubbing To A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 44

Dubbing From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 45

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

46 – 56

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Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame

Playback and Playback Zoom .............. 48

Playback Special Effects ...................... 49

Random Assemble Editing .................... 50

For More Accurate Editing .................... 54

Audio Dubbing .................................. 56

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USER MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

58 – 64

65 – 70

Docking Station ................................ 65

Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 66

Indications ...................................... 68

CAUTIONS

TERMS

71 – 73

74 – 75

76 – 77

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0635-001A

EN3

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

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

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,

potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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

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

CAUTION!

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

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

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

malfunction.

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

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

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

camcorder.

CAUTION!

Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.)

connected, then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the

camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

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

•Docking Station

CU-V503E or

CU-V503ED

•AC Power Adapter/Charger

•Battery Pack

BN-V507U

AA-V51EA, AA-V51A,

AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or

AA-V51ED

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V716U

•DC Cord

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control unit)

•Editing Cable

•Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to

RCA plug)

•CD-ROM

(One plug has 3 rings around

the pin, and the other has 1 ring

around the pin.)

The CD ROM contains the

following 5 software

programmes:

• JLIP Video Capture

• JLIP Video Producer

Mr. Photo Gold

• Mr. Photo

• PhotoAlbum

• ProImage Plus

•S-Video Cable

•Audio/Video (A/V) Cable

[RCA plug to RCA plug]

•Cleaning Cloth

•PC Connection Cable

•JLIP Cable (Both plugs have

3 rings around the pin.)

EN5

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

Automatic Demonstration takes place when

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

Ⅲ Available when the POWER Switch is set to “

cassette is in the camcorder.

” and no

Ⅲ 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.

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

is turned off.

Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Operation Switch

to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

MENU Wheel

down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press the

MENU wheel twice while the demo is in progress. This takes

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

have to go through the Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU wheel

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

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

BEEP / TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO. MODE ON

OFF

GETTING STARTED

CHARGE

indicator

Power

Battery pack

BN-V507U or

BN-V514U

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.

POWER

indicator

AC outlet

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

Attach the battery pack with the

mark aligned

DC OUT connector

with the corresponding marks on the AC Power

Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins

blinking to indicate charging has started.

Battery pack

BN-V507U

Charging time

approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

approx. 3 hrs.

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays

lit, charging is finished. Pull the battery out.

Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s

power cord from the AC outlet.

BN-V514U (optional)

NOTES:

● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature

range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

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

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

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

● If you connect the 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 tempera-

tures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it

may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery

pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a

short time, then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as

the battery pack itself is not cold, it should not affect

performance.

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

does not come in direct contact with it.)

EN7

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the

battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of

the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it

locks into place as shown in the illustration.

•If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position,

a malfunction may occur.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it.

Approximate recording time

Battery pack

LCD monitor on/

Viewfinder off

LCD monitor off/

Viewfinder on

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

BN-V507U

50 min.

1 hr.

ATTENTION:

BN-V514U

(optional)

1 hr. 45 min.

2 hrs. 5 min.

Before detaching the power source,

make sure that the camcorder’s power

is turned off. Failure to do so can result

in a camcorder malfunction.

BN-V856U

(optional)

7 hrs.

8 hrs. 30 min.

NOTES:

INFORMATION:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the

BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80EG or

AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.

Read the VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals

before using.

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery

pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/

Charger. Use the optional AA-V80EG or

AA-V80EA AC Power Adapter/Charger.

To AC outlet

Power cord

USING AC POWER

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

the illustration).

NOTES:

AC Power

Adapter/

Charger

● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features

automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V

to 240 V.

● For other notes, ੬ pg. 6.

To DC OUT

terminal

DC cord

To battery

pack mount

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Grip Adjustment

Power Zoom Lever

Separate the Velcro strip.

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp

the grip.

Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily

operate the START/STOP Button and Power

Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

START/STOP Button

Lock Button

POWER Switch

MODE Dial

Viewfinder Adjustment

Set the POWER Switch to “

” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch and set the MODE Dial to any position.

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment Control

Tripod Mounting

Align the screw on the tripod with the camera’s

mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.

CAUTION:

When using a tripod, be sure to open and

extend its legs fully to stabilise the

camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit

caused by falling over, do not use a small-

sized tripod.

EN9

POWER Switch

Date/Time Settings

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

display can be turned on or off during playback (੬ pg. 35).

POWER Lamp

Lock Button

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch, then open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The

POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Operation

Switch

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”. Press it and

“DISPLAY MENU” appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”.

Press it and “day” is highlighted.

Rotate the MENU wheel to input the day. Press it.

Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “1RETURN”, and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Display

FADER WI PE

–

WI PE SCROLL

–

WI PE SHUTTER

RANDO

Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery

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

lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder. While the

camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attached

to the camcorder continues to supply power, the clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery is always charged. However,

if the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the

clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the

date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this occurs,

first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger for over 24 hours to charge the

clock’s rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the

date/time setting before using the camcorder.

OFF

–

FADER

WH I TE

FADER BLACK

FADER

. W

D I SPLAY MENU

DISPLAY MENU

¹RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE

I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

ADJ .

12 00

Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the

date/time.

NOTE:

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

highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to

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

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

setting the minute and press the MENU wheel, the date

and time begin operation from the date and time you just

set.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

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

cassette.

Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open

until it locks. The cassette holder opens automati-

cally.

Make sure the

window side

is facing out.

•Do not touch internal components.

Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH 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.

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Erase protection tab*

Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks

into place.

Approximate recording time

Recording mode

* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .

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

the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This

prevents the tape from being recorded over.

To record on this tape, slide the tab back to

“REC” before loading it.

Tape

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

30 min.

60 min.

80 min.

45 min.

90 min.

120 min.

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

minutes later, insert it again.

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

opening the cassette holder cover.

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

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

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

before loading or unloading.

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

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

came out or not. See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.

EN11

POWER Switch

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

POWER Lamp

Lock Button

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch, then open the LCD

monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The

POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

Operation

Switch

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ” and press it.

“CAMERA MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “REC MODE” and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP”

by rotating the MENU wheel and press it. Rotate the

MENU wheel to select “1RETURN”, and press it

twice. The Menu Screen closes.

MENU Wheel

Display

•Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 56) is impossible on a tape

recorded in the LP mode.

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

1.5 times the recording time.

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

REC MODE

Menu Screen

Sub Menu

SOUND MODE LP

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

BEEP / TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO . MODE

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the

playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode

on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be

momentary pauses in the sound.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

To turn on the camcorder, set the POWER

Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”

while pressing down the Lock Button located

on the switch.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your

preference using the POWER Switch, Operation Switch

and MODE Dial.

POWER Switch Position

POWER Switch

POWER Lamp

Allows you to record.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

Lock Button

Operation Switch

Allows you to play back a recording or to transfer a

still image to a computer.

When the Operation Switch is set to “ ”,

“F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ ”, there is

no indication.

Operation Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using

the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than

Full Auto recording, try this mode.

F . AUTO

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

EN13

MODE Dial

Position

MODE Dial

Function

MODE

VIDEO

•Allows you to record video and

still images. Approx. 6 seconds of

a still image is inserted between

video recordings (੬ pg. 16).

•Zoom magnification over 10X

is available (੬ pg. 17, 23).

•Allows you to record moving

images (successive jitter-free

still images) with superior

(Progressive

mode)

quality (੬ pg. 20). The still

images can also be processed

on a PC or printed out.

•Zoom magnification over 10X

is available (੬ pg. 17, 23).

•Playback of images recorded in

this mode is not smooth.

The following indications appear in the upper

left corner, depending on the MODE Dial

position.

No display :

When set to “VIDEO”

PS :

When set to “

”

RECORDING Basic Recording

NOTE:

POWER Switch

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

● Power (੬ pg. 6)

POWER Lamp

Lock Button

● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 8)

● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 8)

● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 10)

● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 11)

MODE Dial

Set the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” and set the POWER

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch.

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the

LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the

viewfinder fully.

START/STOP Button

Display

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

click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during

use.

Tape remaining

time indicator

(Approximate)

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure

the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD

monitor fully.

•The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters

the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

min

(Now calculating)

3 min

90 min

89 min

Press START/STOP. “

in progress.

” appears while recording is

0 min

(Blinking)

1 min

(Blinking)

2 min

(Blinking)

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press START/STOP. The camcorder re-enters the

Tally lamp

Record-Standby mode.

(lights while

recording is

in progress)

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator

on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is

reached.

BR I GHT

MENU Wheel

•It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

90°

180°

EN15

NOTES:

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

happens, use the viewfinder instead.

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

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

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

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

the cassette holder cover.

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

may vary according to the type of tape used.

● “TAPE 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, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

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

may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of a tape” (੬ pg. 18).

● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect optional headphones to

the headphone connector. The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback (੬ pg. 34).

● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, ੬ pg. 22, 23.

● To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, ੬ pg. 22, 25.

Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

SELF-RECORDING

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder

in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in

the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270°

(90° downward, 180° upward).

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own

image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor

and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then

point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)

MENU Wheel

MODE Dial

Snapshot

This feature lets you record still images that look like

photographs onto a tape.

POWER Switch

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

Set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

Lock Button

down the Lock Button located on the switch and the

MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “

”, then set the

Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder

Operation Switch

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”. Press it and

“CAMERA MENU” appears.

SNAPSHOT Button

Display

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SNAP MODE”,

then press it.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired

Snapshot mode, then press it.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

Menu Screen

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

FULL

P I N–UP

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

BEEP / TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO. MODE

Press SNAPSHOT.

1 _{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.

If you press during Recording . . .

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

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal

recording resumes.

FULL

Snapshot mode

with no frame*

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial

photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

NOTES:

● To remove the shutter sound, ੬ “BEEP/TALLY” on pg. 23.

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

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

PIN-UP

Pin-Up mode

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

engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special

effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a

case, the icon blinks.

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

(੬ pg. 24), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

● During playback as well, all snapshot modes are

available.

● When a headphone set is connected to the headphone

connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the

speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

*There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

When the MODE Dial is set to “

recording will be performed with higher quality

(੬ pg. 20).

”, snapshot

EN17

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. 19), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

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

can be switched to 10X magnification using the

optical zoom (੬ pg. 23).

Digital zoom

zone

10X (optical)

zoom zone

● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

Approximate zoom ratio

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

POWER Switch

● Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image

processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve (੬ pg.

28, 29) or Video Echo (੬ pg. 31), is activated.

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

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

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

the Menu Screen on page 24.

Power Zoom Lever

RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)

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. 50 – 55), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank

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

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

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

Middle of A 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

Frames

(25 frames = 1 second)

•When shooting again after shooting a scene

then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

TC 12 34 24

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 37) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,

then engage the Still Playback mode (੬ pg. 34).

2. Set the POWER Switch to “

start recording.

” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

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

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 25, 35).

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

00:00:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Blank

Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code

00:00:00

Time code

05:43:21

Time code

05:44:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

New scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point

EN19

Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further

subject

While focusing on a nearer

subject

FOCUS

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

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

5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

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

focusing):

•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

•When illumination is low.*

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

or a clear, blue sky.*

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

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

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

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

* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:

and

NOTES:

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

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

naturally.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (੬ pg. 17). If zoomed-in in the auto focus

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

and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” (੬ pg. 24) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

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

(੬ pg. 8).

2) Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch, then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears.

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

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

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

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

RECORDING Advanced Features

START/STOP Button

MODE Dial

Progressive Mode Recording

This mode lets you record moving images (successive

jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played

back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still

images can also be processed on a personal computer or

can be printed out (੬ pg. 41).

POWER Switch

Lock Button

Set the MODE Dial to “

”, then set the POWER

Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

To start Progressive Mode Recording, press START/

STOP.

To End Progressive Mode Recording . . .

.... press START/STOP. The camcorder enters the Record-

Standby mode.

SNAPSHOT Button

NOTES:

● When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is

played back, the image may not look natural.

● When the MODE Dial is set to “

”, Picture Wipe/

Dissolve (੬ pg. 28) and some Programme AE with

special effects (੬ pg. 31) cannot be used.

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode, a snapshot will

be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode.

(੬ pg. 16).

EN21

Description of Progressive Scan CCD

Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to

pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of

outputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is able to deliver a

high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.

*A PAL TV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second. 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields.

1 Frame

1. Regular shooting of moving images

Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields, for a total of 50

per second. Since there is a time lag between an odd and

even Field, when they are combined to make 1 Frame the

part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter.

However, during normal playback, the moving picture

looks smooth and natural.

Scan A

Scan B

2. Progressive mode shooting of moving images (Progressive Mode Recording ੬ pg. 20)

Scan A is recorded, divided into an odd- and even-number Field, and then Scan B is skipped. Scans C and D

are handled in the same way as Scans A and B, as illustrated below, thereby recording 25 Frames per second.

Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between

them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the

picture does not look jittery. However, when moving images are played back, the picture can look unnatural.

Scan A

Scan B

Scan C

Scan D

Skip

Odd-number

Field

Even-number

Field

Odd-number

Field

Even-number

Field

25 Frames per second

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

POWER Switch

Lock Button

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

on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more

detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 23 – 25) .

Operation Switch

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

MENU Wheel

Button located on the switch, then pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Display

FADER WI PE

Menu Screen

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function

icon, and press it. The selected function menu

appears.

–

WI PE SCROLL

–

WI PE SHUTTER

RANDO

OFF

–

FADER

WH I TE

Function menu setting depends on the function.

–

FADER BLACK

4 _{If you have selected “}

–

”, “ ” or “ ” . . .

FADER

. W

.... see pg. 23.

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

.... go to step 5.

CAMERA MENU

¹RETURN

REC MODE

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function

and press it. The Sub Menu appears.

Then, rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter,

and press it. Selection is complete.

SOUND MODE LP

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GA I N UP

BEEP / TALLY

I D NUMBER

DEMO. MODE

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

•The

icon represents “END”.

MANUAL MENU

¹RETURN

D I S

OFF

–

SELF T I MER ON

TELE MACRO

WI DE MODE

WI ND CUT

Sub Menu

D I SPLAY MENU

¹RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE

I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK

ADJ .

12 00

END

Normal Screen

EN23

Menu Screen Explanations

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

Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 30, 31).

FADER/WIPE

P.AE/EFFECT

W.BALANCE

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

(੬ pg. 33).

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

preference (੬ pg. 11).

REC MODE

SOUND

MODE

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

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the

32 kHz mode of previous models)

12 BIT

Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the

48 kHz mode of previous models)

16 BIT

10X

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

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

ZOOM

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

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

of 40X digital magnification.

40X

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

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

of 200X digital magnification.

200X

Refer to “Snapshot” (੬ pg. 16).

SNAP

MODE

FULL

PIN-UP

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

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

GAIN UP

OFF

AGC

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

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

natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. When shooting a subject in

low lighting in this mode, “

” is displayed.

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. Instead of a beep, a

melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter

sound effect (੬ pg. 16).

ON: MEL.

ON:BEEP

OFF

BEEP/

TALLY

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

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

of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (੬ pg. 16).

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

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

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

a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99.

Factory setting is 06.

ID NUMBER

: Factory-preset

NOTE:

The “

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

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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,

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

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.

DEMO.

MODE

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

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

high magnification.

DIS

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or

under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

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

● The “

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

Refer to “Self-Timer” (੬ pg. 26).

SELF-

TIMER

Refer to “5-Second Recording” (੬ pg. 27).

OFF

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

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

moving (੬ pg. 27).

ANIM.

OFF

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

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,

the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”,

you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

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

TELE

MACRO

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

normal screen ratio.

OFF

WIDE

MODE

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

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

CINEMA

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.

appears. When using this mode, refer

to your wide-screen 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.

•

“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “

”.

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

SQUEEZE

PS-WIDE

to fit the screen without distortion.

appears. When using this mode, refer to

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

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

•

“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “

”.

^SWappears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical

zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using

a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This

mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.

•“PS-WIDE” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “

”.

: Factory-preset

EN25

OFF

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

WIND

CUT

Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “

” appears. The quality of the

sound will change. This is normal.

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

appearing on the connected TV screen.

SCREEN

LCD

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

LCD/TV

SIMPLE

connected to a TV.

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

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

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

connected TV screen.

DATE/

TIME

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

AUTO

•When the POWER Switch is set from “OFF” to “

” or “

”.

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

are recorded.

•When the date is changed during playback.

The date/time does not appear.

The date/time is always displayed.

Time code is not displayed.

OFF

TIME

CODE

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

numbers are not displayed during recording.

Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 9).

CLOCK ADJ.

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

● The “MANUAL MENU” settings are effective only when the Operation 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. 35). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the POWER

Switch is set to “ ”.

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

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

(provided) (੬ pg. 39, 42, 51).

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

START/STOP Button

Self-Timer

POWER Switch

Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can

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

the final touch to a memorable picture.

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER

Lock Button

Switch to “

” while pressing down the Lock

Button located on the switch, then pull out the

viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully.

•You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180° so that

it faces forward and view yourself while self-

recording with the viewfinder pushed back.

Operation Switch

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, and press it.

SNAPSHOT Button

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “SELF-TIMER”, and

press it. The Sub Menu appears. Rotate the MENU

wheel to select “ON”, and press it. Selection is

complete. Rotate the MENU wheel to select

Display

Menu Screen

MANUAL MENU

“

1RETURN”, and press it twice to close the Menu

¹RETURN

D I S

Screen.

–

SELF

I MER OFF

To engage the Self-Timer for video recording, press

START/STOP. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and

video recording starts. To stop Self-Timer recording,

press START/STOP again. The camcorder re-enters

Record-Standby mode.

TELE MACRO

WI DE MODE

WI ND CUT

Press SNAPSHOT. After 15 seconds, the beep sounds

and snapshot recording starts. After that, the

camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.

Self-Timer

indication

To end Self-Timer recording, select “OFF” in step 4 or

set the POWER Switch to “OFF” or set the Operation

Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

If “BEEP/TALLY” is set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 23), the beep does

not sound and the tally lamp does not light.

Turns off

(Self-Timer

₄snapshot

recording

starts)

Stops blinking

and stays on

₄(Self-Timer

video record-

ing starts)

Begins blinking

(Self-Timer starts)

Blinks quickly

(Self-Timer shooting

starts soon)

When START/STOP or SNAPSHOT is

pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:

After approx. 15 sec.

EN27

5-Second Recording

START/STOP Button

MODE Dial

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips

to keep the action moving. This function is available only

for video recording.

POWER Switch

Set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch and set

Lock Button

the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “

”, then set the

Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Operation Switch

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, and press it.

“MANUAL MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “5S”, and press it.

The Sub Menu appears.

SNAPSHOT Button

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “5S”, and press it.

•“5S MODE” appears.

Press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights and beep

sounds to indicate the start of recording, and after 5

seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode.

•Even if you press START/STOP again within 5

seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby

mode is not engaged.

Display

MANUAL MENU

¹RETURN

Menu Screen

D I S

–

SELF

I MER

OFF

TELE MACRO

WI DE MODE

WI ND CUT

AN I M.

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

To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .

.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 6, select the

desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen, then press

SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-second still

(੬ pg. 16). When “5S” is set to “ANIM.” (੬ pg. 24)

this function is not available.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “ANIM.” in the Menu Screen the

5-second recording mode is not available. Animation

recording of a few frames only is taken instead (੬ pg. 24).

RECORDING Advanced Features (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 recording is started or when

you stop recording.

Set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

IMPORTANT:

down the Lock Button located on the switch and the

Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Programme AE with special

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

Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes

out.

MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “

”, then set the

Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder

fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then press it.

START/STOP Button

MODE Dial

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired

function, then press it. Selection is complete.

•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is

reserved. The indicator representing the selected

effect appears.

POWER Switch

Lock Button

Press START/STOP to activate the Fade-in/out or

Wipe-in/out.

Operation Switch

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

and

(

)

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is

started.

Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

MENU Wheel

Engage the Record-Standby mode.

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

2 _{If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during}

recording . . .

.... press START/STOP when one scene is finished.

The point at which the scene ended is stored in

memory.

NOTES:

● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe

by pressing and holding START/STOP.

● If the power is turned off after a scene is

finished recording, the stored point is erased,

disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-

tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/

Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that

power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes

elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

● Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used when

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode . . .

.... press START/STOP to start recording and press it

again when one scene is finished. The point at

which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-

Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/

Dissolve . . .

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

stored in memory.

the MODE Dial is set to “

”.

● The sound at the end of the last recorded

scene is not stored.

If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of

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 — B.W

Fade in or out with a black screen.

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

from colour to black and white.

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

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

screen.

WIPE — CORNER

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

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

centre.

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

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

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

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

left and right to cover the scene.

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

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

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

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

black screen.

WIPE — SHUTTER

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

DISSOLVE

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

corner to the lower left corner.

WIPE — CORNER

WIPE — WINDOW

WIPE — SLIDE

WIPE — DOOR

WIPE — SCROLL

WIPE — SHUTTER

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

toward the corners, covering the previous scene.

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

left.

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

a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.

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

screen to the top.

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

the top and bottom of the screen.

When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the

effect used in scene transition (from

RANDOM

, and

). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not

available.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Programme AE With Special Effects

Set the Operation Switch to “ ”, then set the

IMPORTANT:

Some modes of Programme 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.

POWER Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the

viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

MODE Dial

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

POWER Switch

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then press it.

Lock Button

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode,

then press it. Selection is complete.

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

mode is activated. The selected mode indicator

appears.

Operation Switch

To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTE:

MENU Wheel

Display

Programme AE with special effects can be changed during

recording or during Record-Standby.

EFFECT

Menu Screen

SLO

V I DEO ECHO

OFF

SHUTTER

1/50

1/100

1/250

1/100

1/250

EN31

TWILIGHT

VIDEO ECHO

Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification

White Balance (੬ pg. 33) is initially set to

of over 10X is not available.

but can be changed to your desired setting. When

Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically

adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity.

From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old

photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a

classic look.

SLOW (Slow Shutter)

MONOTONE

Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than

they would be under good natural lighting. Use

“SLOW” only in dark areas.

Like classic black and white films, your footage is

shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema

mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

SLOW 1

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow

shooting in dark environments.

SLOW 2

Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow

shooting in even darker environments.

NOTES:

CLASSIC FILM

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

strobe-like effect.

Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.

● If the manual focus indicator blinks when

“SLOW” is used, adjust focus manually and use

a tripod.

SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)

1/50 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a

second. Black bands that usually appear when

shooting a TV screen become narrower.

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

second. The flickering that occurs when shooting

under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp

is reduced.

STROBE

Your recording looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

1/250 – This setting allows fast-moving images to

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

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

Available only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO”.

RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)

Exposure Control

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

•When shooting a moving subject.

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the

following situations:

•When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),

such as when the subject is backing away.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When shooting objects under a spotlight.

•When zooming.

•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject

light.

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the

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

when the subject moves away from you, the image

will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of

“Exposure Control”.

POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch,

then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the

LCD monitor fully.

Press EXPOSURE. “EXP.” and the exposure

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

control indicator appear.

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds. The

exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Rotate the MENU wheel towards “+” to

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

image. (maximum 6)

Press the MENU wheel. “ ” changes to “

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

”

Press the MENU wheel. Exposure adjustment is

complete. “EXP.” goes out.

BACKLIGHT Button (²

)

EXPOSURE Button (4/6)

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

POWER Switch

.... press EXPOSURE or set the Operation Switch to

“

”.

EXP.

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

.... press BACKLIGHT.

is displayed and the

subject is brightened. If pressed again,

disappears and the brightness returns to the

previous level.

•+3 exposure has the same effect as the

BACKLIGHT Button.

•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the

subject to become too bright and the subject to

become white.

Operation Switch

MENU Wheel

Iris lock indicator

•Backlight compensations is also available when the

Operation Switch is set to “ ”.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control

indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the

Operation Switch to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 2, adjust the exposure rotating the

MENU wheel. Then lock the iris in step 3. For

automatic locking, press EXPOSURE again in

step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about 2

seconds.

Iris

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

lit environments to keep too much light from

entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in

more light.

EN33

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of colour

reproduction under various lighting. If the white

balance is correct, all other colours will be

accurately reproduced.

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under

various types of lighting.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “

MAN.”.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.

However, more advanced camcorder operators

control this function manually to achieve a more

professional colour/tint reproduction.

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the

subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that

the white paper fills the screen.

Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the

Press the MENU wheel until

blinking.

When the setting is completed,

blinking.

begins

stops

POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch,

then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the

LCD monitor fully.

Press the MENU wheel. Only the Manual White

Balance indicator is displayed.

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen

appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then

press it. The “W.BALANCE” Menu appears.

POWER Switch

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “MANUAL”,

and press it. The Menu Screen disappears and

“W.BAL” and the currently selected mode are

displayed. Rotate it to select the desired mode.

White paper

“

MAN.” – White balance is set manually.

” – Outdoors on a sunny day.

” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.

” – A video light or similar type of lighting

is used.

Lock Button

Operation Switch

Press the MENU wheel. Selection is complete.

MENU Wheel

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

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

Switch to “ ”.

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

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

The white balance is adjusted based on the

colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper

green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =

deeper purple.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or

Monotone (੬ pg. 31) is activated.

NOTES:

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

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually

(੬ pg. 19).

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature

is different depending on the light source, the

subject tint will differ depending on the white

balance settings. Use this function for a more

natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

PLAYBACK Basic Playback

Play/Pause Button (⁴/6)

Load a tape (੬ pg. 10).

Fast-Forward Button (³

)

Set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start

playback, press 4/6.

Rewind Button (2

)

•To stop playback, press 5.

•Press

to rewind, or

to fast-forward the tape

during Stop mode.

POWER Switch

Stop Button (5)

To Control The Speaker Volume . . .

.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to

turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the

volume.

NOTES:

Power Zoom

Lever (VOL.)

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is

supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

automatically. To turn on again, set the POWER Switch

to “OFF”, then to “

”.

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

viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 38).

● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD

monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the

camera body.

MENU Wheel

● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

Speaker

•When power is supplied from a battery: the “

”

Lock Button

battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.

When power is supplied through the DC cord: “

does not appear.

”

•During Stop mode, none of the indications are

displayed.

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

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback: Pauses during playback.

1) Press 4/6 during playback.

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

● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the 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 stabilises the still

image.

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

1) Press

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

● During playback, press and hold

for forward or

for reverse search during playback.

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

Once you release it, normal playback resumes.

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

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

1) Engage Still Playback.

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

Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.

Ⅲ To resume normal playback, press 4/6.

● You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (੬ pg. 48).

Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects

Available only with the remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 48, 49).

PLAYBACK Advanced Features

START/STOP Button

EN35

Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

POWER Switch

The following procedure applies to all except Synchro

Comp (੬ pg. 54, 55).

Set the POWER Switch to “

” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Lock Button

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function

icon, and press it. The selected function menu

appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired

function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.

MENU Wheel

Display

Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired

parameter and press it. Selection is complete.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice to close the Menu Screen.

V I DEO MENU

Menu Screen

¹RETURN

SOUND

12B I T

ODE STEREO

ODE

OUND

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

SOUND MODE ੬ pg. 36.

BLANK SRCH

AV / S–V I DEO

12BIT MODE ੬ pg. 36.

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

੬ pg. 55.

Allows you to set the video recording

mode (SP or LP) depending on your

preference (੬ pg. 11). It is recom-

mended you use “REC MODE” in the

“VIDEO MENU” when using this

camcorder as a recorder during dubbing

(੬ pg. 43, 45).

D I SPLAY

¹RETURN

ON SCREEN

DATE / T I

T I ME CODE OFF

BLANK SRCH Helps find a blank portion of tape when

you want to record from the middle of a

tape (੬ pg. 37).

AV/S-VIDEO

IN: Enables audio/video signal input

from the AV and S-VIDEO connectors

(੬ pg. 43).

OUT: Enables audio/video signal output

to a TV, VCR, etc. via the AV and

S-VIDEO connectors (੬ pg. 38, 42).

* Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”,

which appears when the Operation Switch is

set to “” (੬ pg. 25). The parameters are

the same as in the description on pg. 25.

NOTES:

● It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN

settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote

control (provided).

ON SCREEN* Makes the camcorder’s indications appear/

disappear from the connected TV screen.

DATE/TIME*

TIME CODE*

Makes the date/time appear/disappear

on the camcorder.

● “REC MODE” can be set when the Operation

Switch is set to “” (੬ pg. 11, 23).

● 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.

Makes the time code appear/disappear

on the camcorder.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)

Playback Sound

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

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

explanation on pg. 35, select “SOUND 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

25. 12. 00

17 30

TC 12 34 24

Frames*

Seconds

Minutes

*25 frames = 1 second

EN37

Stop Button (5)

Blank Search

POWER Switch

Lock Button

Helps you find where you should start recording in the

middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (੬ pg. 18).

Load a tape (੬ pg. 10) and set the POWER Switch to

“

” while pressing down the Lock Button

located on the switch.

Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ”, then press it.

“VIDEO MENU” appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “BLANK SRCH”,

then press it. The Sub Menu appears.

MENU Wheel

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE”, then

press it.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the

camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward

shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about

3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the

detected blank portion.

Display

V I DEO MENU

Menu Screen

¹RETURN

OUND

12B I T

ODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

.... press 5.

BLANK SRCH CANCEL

AV / S–V I DEO EXECUTE

NOTES:

● In step 5, if the current position is at a blank portion the

camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the

current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder

searches in the forward direction.

● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared

with the tape.

BLANK SEARCH

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during

Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape

cannot be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located between

recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure

there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

PLAYBACK Basic Connections

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

instruction manuals.

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input (RCA type) connectors

To TV or VCR

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

White to

AUDIO L

AV OUT

Red to

AUDIO R

VCR

Yellow to

VIDEO

Connector cover*

* When connecting the cables, open this cover.

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

Docking Station Attachment

1 Align the direction stud and screw on

the Docking Station with the stud hole

and tripod mounting socket on the

camcorder.

2 Tighten the screw.

•When removing the camcorder, loosen

the screw and detach the camcorder.

Tripod

mouting

socket

Stud hole

Stud

Screw

Yellow to VIDEO*

To TV or VCR

White to

Audio/Video cable

[RCA plug to RCA

plug] (provided)

AUDIO L

Red to

AUDIO R

Red to

AUDIO R

White to

AUDIO L

Yellow to

VIDEO IN*

S-Video cable

(provided)

VCR

To S-VIDEO IN

To S

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

EN39

NOTES:

Make sure all units are turned off.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery

pack (੬ pg. 7).

Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 38).

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

If not . . . go to step 4.

● When connecting the cables, make sure to

connect the ends with a core filter to the

camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape, set the

Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

camcorder’s POWER Switch to “

your TV to the appropriate input mode.

”, then set

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

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

shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the

TV as interference will occur in the camcorder

playback picture.

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

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

TV to its VIDEO mode.

● While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the

AV OUT connector, sound cannot be heard from

the speaker.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35).

•Time Code

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed and Tape

Running Displays

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35).

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

PLAYBACK Advanced Connections

PC with DV

connector-equipped

capture board

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.

To DV

connector

RS-232C

Connect the camcorder or Docking Station to your

PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the

illustration.

•To attach the camcorder to Docking Station, refer to

“Docking Station Attachment” on pg. 38.

Core filter

DV cable*

connection

cable

Turn the camcorder’s POWER Switch to “

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch and turn on the PC.

”

NOTES:

(provided)

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 7).

● Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only

the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

● The date/time information cannot be captured into the

PC.

Core filter

To DV

IN/OUT

To PC

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided

Software.

● Also refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for

the DV connector-equipped capture board.

Open the

connector cover.

*Use the DV cable provided with the capture board.

POWER Switch

Lock Button

EN41

Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With

POWER Switch

A DV Connector

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

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

possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto

another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This

function is called Digital Dubbing (੬ pg. 44), which

offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

Lock Button

Make sure all units are turned off.

Open the

connector cover.

Make connections to the device you want to connect

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

If necessary, connect the PC connection cable

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

RS-232C connector.

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

Turn the camcorder’s POWER Switch to “

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch and turn on the other units.

”

DV cable

(optional)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 7).

● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected

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

used as a recorder.

Core filter

To DV IN

connector

To DV

connector

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

Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a

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

an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will

become black.

Video unit equipped

with a DV input

connector

● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected

units.

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

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To PC

connector

Core filter

Digital Printer

PC connection

cable (provided)

To RS-232C

DUBBING

POWER Switch

Lock Button

Dubbing To A VCR

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and

the VCR. Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.

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.

Set “AV/S-VIDEO” to “OUT” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 35).

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

To S

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.

Red to

AUDIO R

Yellow to

VIDEO*

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

White to

AUDIO L

Record mode.

Core filter

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press

4/6 on the camcorder.

S-Video

cable

(provided)

Audio/Video cable

[RCA plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing, then

stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.

NOTES:

● When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the

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

reduces interference.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO* and

S-VIDEO IN

connectors

● You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder

for connection.

● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 48) or Playback

Special Effects (੬ pg. 49) in step 5.

● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications

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

being recorded onto the new tape.

VCR

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35).

•Time Code

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

Screen (੬ pg. 35).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

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

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control.

EN43

[To use this camcorder as a recorder]

POWER Switch

Lock Button

Dubbing From A VCR

Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the

camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration.

Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.

Set “SOUND MODE” to “12 BIT” or “16 BIT” and

“REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen

depending on your preference (੬ pg. 11, 22, 23).

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.

To S

Set “AV/S-VIDEO” to “IN” in the Menu Screen to

engage the analogue input mode (੬ pg. 35).

Red to

AUDIO R

Yellow to

VIDEO*

Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the

Record-Pause mode. “AV. IN” appears on the screen.

White to

AUDIO L

Engage the VCR’s Play mode, then engage the Still

Playback mode when you have found a spot just

before the edit-in point.

Core filter

Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the

S-Video

cable

Audio/Video cable

AV. IN

” appears on the screen.

Record mode. “

[RCA plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

Engage the VCR’s Play mode.

To stop dubbing, press START/STOP on the

camcorder so that “AV. IN” reappears, then engage

the VCR’s Stop mode.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO* and

S-VIDEO OUT

connectors

Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing.

Set “AV/S-VIDEO” back to “OUT” in the Menu

10 _{Screen to disengage the analogue input mode}

(੬ pg. 35).

VCR

NOTES:

● When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the

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

reduces interference.

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 7).

● Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with

this procedure.

● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

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

DUBBING (cont.)

Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A

DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

POWER Switch

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the

camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV

connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any

image or sound deterioration.

[To use this camcorder as a player]

Lock Button

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

Open the

Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped

connector cover.

with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in

the illustration.

To DV

IN/OUT

Set the camcorder’s POWER Switch to “

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch. 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

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/

Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬ pg. 7).

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

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

recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the

same operation. To prevent this from happening, press

the buttons on both units.

● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected

only to one device at a time.

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

the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that

an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 3. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (੬pg. 48), “Playback Special

Effects” (੬ pg. 49) or “Snapshot” is attempted during

playback, only the original playback image recorded on

the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.

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

VC-VDV204U DV cable.

PLAY (4

)

STOP (5)

EN45

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With

POWER Switch

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

[To use this camcorder as a recorder]

NOTE:

Before the following steps, make sure that “AV/S-VIDEO”

is set to “OUT” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35).

Lock Button

Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the

camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output

connector using a DV cable as shown in the

illustration.

Open the

connector cover.

Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen

To DV

IN/OUT

depending on your preference (੬ pg. 11).

Set this camcorder’s POWER Switch to “

”

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch. Turn on the video unit’s power and insert the

appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video

unit.

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

Core filter

Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the

Record-Pause mode.

“DV. IN” appears on the screen.

To DV OUT

Video unit equipped

with DV connector

Engage the video unit’s Play mode, then engage the

Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just

before the edit-in point.

Press START/STOP on the camcorder to engage the

DV. IN

Record mode. “

” appears on the screen.

Engage the video unit’s Play mode.

To stop dubbing, press START/STOP on the

camcorder so that “DV. IN” reappears, then engage

the video unit’s Stop mode.

Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack

(੬pg. 7).

● If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform

the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units.

● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so

that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 5. If this

occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

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

“SOUND MODE” setting (੬ pg. 23).

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

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”

(੬ pg. 71).

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.

Transmitted beam

effective area

30°

Remote sensor

30°

EN47

(

)

Functions

With the camcorder’s POWER

Switch set to the camera position

With the camcorder’s POWER

Switch set to “ ”.

Buttons

(“

”).

1 Infrared beam transmitting window

2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons

3 DISPLAY Button

Transmits the beam signal.

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 17)

Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 48)

੬ pg. 51

—

4 SHIFT Button

੬ pg. 48, 50

5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons

—

੬ pg. 48

Left/Right Buttons

੬ pg. 48

6 REW Button

—

Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 34)

7 FADE/WIPE Button

8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button

9 EFFECT Button

—

੬ pg. 52

੬ pg. 49

੬ pg. 51

0 PAUSE IN Connector

! START/STOP Button

@ MBR SET Button

Functions the same as START/STOP on the camcorder.

—

੬ pg. 50

# SNAPSHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

$ Up Button

—

੬ pg. 48

INSERT Button*

—

% Down Button

—

੬ pg. 48

A. DUB Button

੬ pg. 56

^ PLAY Button

—

Starts Playback (੬ pg. 34)

& FF Button

Forward/Forward Shuttle Search

(੬ pg. 34)

* STOP Button

—

Stop (੬ pg. 34)

Pause (੬ pg. 48)

੬ pg. 50 – 55

( PAUSE Button

) R.A.EDIT Buttons

* This function is unavailable with this camcorder.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback

PURPOSE:

To allow slow-speed search in either direction during

playback.

Remote sensor

OPERATION:

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

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

approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes

in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes.

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

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still

Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx.

2 seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image

processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

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

Zoom Buttons

SHIFT

Left or SLOW

Rewind Button

Up Button

image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by

a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a

malfunction.

● There may be a small margin between the slow-motion

playback start point you chose and the actual start

point for Slow-Motion Playback.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances

in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially

with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

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

pause playback.

Down

Button

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

Right or SLOW

Forward Button

FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback

Normal playback

Press T

PURPOSE:

To allow frame-by-frame search during playback.

OPERATION:

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

press SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9

)

To move image,

repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame

is played back.

press

(Right)

while keeping

SHIFT held down.

NOTE:

You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still

Playback by pressing SLOW (9 or 0) repeatedly.

FEATURE: Playback Zoom

PURPOSE:

To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback.

OPERATION:

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

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

camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.

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

SHIFT, press

(Left),

(Right),

(Up) and

(Down).

Ⅲ To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press PLAY (4).

NOTES:

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

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

● Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded with the MODE Dial set to “

”.

EN49

PLAYBACK EFFECT

⁴OFF

PLAYBACK

EFFECT Select

FEATURE: Playback Special Effects

PURPOSE:

CLASS I C F I LM

ONOTONE

To allow you to add creative effects to the playback

image.

SEP I A

STROBE

V I DEO ECHO

OPERATION:

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

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

sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT

Select Menu appears.

3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by

pressing EFFECT. The selected function is activated

and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

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.

NOTE:

The effects that can be used during playback are

Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo.

The effects work the same in playback as they did in

recording. Refer to page 31 for more information.

PLAY

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

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 (੬ pg. 46).

SET REMOTE/VCR CODE

SHIFT

MBR SET

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).

8 9 `

VCR CODE LIST

You are now ready to try Random Assemble

Editing.

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

VCR BRAND

NAME

BUTTONS

(A) (B)

IMPORTANT

AKAI

2ꢀ

4ꢀ

PHILIPS

9ꢀ

5ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

2ꢀ

3ꢀ

2ꢀ

Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and

those of many other makers, it may not work with

yours or may offer limited functions.

BLAUPUNKT

FERGUSON

NOTES:

7ꢀ

8ꢀ

● 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.

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

4ꢀ

ꢀ

SANYO

6ꢀ

● 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.

6ꢀ

SELECO,

REX

1ꢀ

JVC

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

SHARP

5ꢀ

`ꢀ

9ꢀ

1ꢀ

6ꢀ

7ꢀ

SONY

MITSUBISHI

7ꢀ

NEC

7ꢀ

ꢀ

THOMSON,

TELEFUNKEN,

SABA,

PANASONIC

3ꢀ

7ꢀ

1ꢀ

4ꢀ

NORDMENDE

TOSHIBA

9ꢀ

EN51

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 38 and 39.

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 S

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote

control’s PAUSE IN connector.

Red to

AUDIO

Yellow to

VIDEO*

To JLIP

(EDIT)

Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the

Core filter

White to

AUDIO

POWER Switch to “

” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

S-Video

cable

(provided)

Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and

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

Core filter

Editing

Audio/Video

cable

cable [RCA plug

to RCA plug]

(provided)

NOTES:

(provided)

● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

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

they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To AUDIO,

VIDEO* and

S-VIDEO IN

connectors

To choose whether or not the following displays appear

on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35).

To Remote PAUSE

or R.A.EDIT

•Time Code

VCR

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

Screen (੬ pg. 35).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35). Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control.

To PAUSE IN

DISPLAY

● Make sure to set “AV/S-VIDEO” to “OUT” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 35).

● When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the

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

reduces interference.

● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can be connected

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

● You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder

for connection.

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

ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE

• Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP

cable (੬ pg. 4).

• Make sure you connect the end with the

core filter to the camcorder.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

SELECT SCENES

Programme

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 Programme 1.

T I ME CODE –– ––

TOTAL

00 00

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

the remote control. The Edit-In position appears in

the Random Assemble Editing Menu.

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

Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble

Editing Menu.

Remote sensor

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

FADE/WIPE.

•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,

and stop when the one you want is displayed.

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

point, the effect is automatically applied to the

following Edit-In point.

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

of the last scene.

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

included in the total time (this does not apply to

Picture Wipe/Dissolve).

If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT

PLAY

(੬ pg. 49).

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

EDIT IN/OUT

Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

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

CANCEL on the remote control. The registered

points disappear, one at a time, from the most

recently registered point.

CANCEL

•If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Programme AE

with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 only.

NOTES:

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

them.

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

cancelled and editing will not take place.

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

the edited version.

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

total programme time exactly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Editing using a DV cable.

EN53

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of

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

Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote

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

START/STOP

Button

engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.

Press START/STOP on the camcorder. Editing

13 _{proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of}

the last registered scene.

•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does

not start editing.

•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters

the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-

Pause mode.

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

be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

•If you operate the camcorder during automatic

editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode

and automatic editing will stop.

I N

OUT

ODE

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

00 25 02 05

––

07 18 08 31–– ––

3–– 03 33 05 53

09 30 13 15

15 55 16 20–– ––

6–– –– ––

Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the

14 _VCR.

T I ME CODE 16 30

TOTAL

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

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

NOTES:

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

all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.

● When the editing cable is connected to the remote

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. 18).

Remote Sensor

REW

STOP

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT

PAUSE

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

EDIT IN/OUT

VCR REC

STBY

CANCEL

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)

Programme 1

For More Accurate Editing

Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to

I N

OUT

MODE

Random Assemble

Editing Menu

1–– –– ––

Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing

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

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

recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited

tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder

against your VCR.

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 Programme 1

only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,

select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-

In point.

Play back the dubbed scene.

•If any images from the scene prior to the

transition you chose for your Edit-In point were

recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly

from Record-Pause to Record mode.

Remote sensor

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

VCR is slow to start recording.

R.A.EDIT

ON/OFF

EN55

ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER

TIMING

Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote

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

Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then

press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ” and press it.

“VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to

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

is highlighted.

Based on the diagnostics performed (੬ pg. 54), you

can now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating

the MENU wheel towards “+”. You can also delay the

VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel

towards “–”. The adjustment range is from –1.3 to

+1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.

MENU Dial

Display

Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting.

V I DEO MENU

¹RETURN

SOUND

12B I T

ODE

Rotate the MENU wheel to select “1RETURN” and

press it twice.

Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning

with step 4 on page 52.

MODE

SYNCHRO

REC MODE

BLANK SRCH

AV / S–V I DEO

NOTES:

● Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do

a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check

whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,

and make adjustments accordingly.

● Depending on the recorder, there may be situations

where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

VCR

(Recording deck)

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. 23).

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in

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

blank portion of a tape.

● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the

television, make connections (੬ pg. 38).

Play back the tape to locate the point where editing

will start, then press PAUSE (6).

POWER Switch

Lock Button

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

To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .

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

Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35, 36).

Stereo microphone

NOTES:

● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional

microphone connected to the MIC connector on the

Docking Station.

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing. To hear sound, connect optional headphones

to the AV OUT connector.

Remote sensor

● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in

microphone is disabled.

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

the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

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

may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded

areas.

●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move

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

down the TV’s volume.

External

microphone

input connector

Located

beneath

the cover.

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

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

from the point where 16-bit recording began.

●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes

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

or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops (੬ pg. 70).

●To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected

to the camcorder’s AV connector, first set “AV/S-VIDEO”

to “IN” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 35). You can hear

sound from the video unit using optional headphones.

AV OUT

(headphone)

connector

DISPLAY

A.DUB

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

USER MAINTENANCE

After Use

EN57

Cleaning The Camcorder

Turn off the camcorder.

To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft

cloth.

Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it

well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again

with a dry cloth.

Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the

direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette

holder cover open until it locks. The cassette

holder opens automatically. Remove the

cassette.

Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft

cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

Close the LCD monitor.

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.

Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Slide down BATT. RELEASE 1 and remove the

battery pack 2 3.

Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the

direction of the arrow 1.

Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at

the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior

of the viewfinder with it 2.

Cassette holder

Close the hatch until it locks in place and push

the viewfinder back in.

Remove.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine

or alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units have

been disconnected.

● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Switch

Hatch

Lens blower

BATT. RELEASE

Switch

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. 7).

1. •The power is not connected

properly.

•The battery is dead.

•The LCD monitor is not

open fully or the viewfinder

is not pulled out when

recording.

•Replace the dead battery

with a fully charged one

(੬ pg. 6, 7).

•Open the LCD monitor fully

or pull out the viewfinder.

2. “SET DATE/TIME!”

2. •The built-in clock’s

rechargeable lithium battery

is discharged.

2. •Connect the camcorder to

an AC outlet using the AC

Power Adapter/Charger for

over 24 hours to charge the

clock’s lithium battery

(੬ pg. 9).

appears.

•The previously set date/time

is erased.

3. Recording cannot be

3. •The tape’s erase protection

tab is set to “SAVE”.

3. •Set the tape’s erase

protection tab to “REC”

(੬ pg. 10).

performed.

•The POWER Switch is set to

“

” or “OFF”.

•Set the POWER Switch to

•“TAPE END” appears.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

“

” (੬ pg. 12).

•Replace with new cassette

(੬ pg. 10).

•Close the cassette holder

cover.

4. There is no picture.

4. •The camcorder is not getting

power, or some other

4. •Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again (੬ pg. 14).

malfunction exists.

5. Some functions are not

available using the MENU

wheel.

5. •The Operation Switch is set

5. •Set the Operation Switch to

to “ ”.

“

” (੬ pg. 12).

EN59

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

6. •Focus is set to the Manual

mode.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

6. The focus does not adjust

6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode

(੬ pg. 19).

automatically.

•The recording was done in a

dark place, or the contrast

was low.

•Clean the lens and check

the focus again (੬ pg. 57).

•The lens is dirty or covered

with condensation.

7. The cassette will not load

7. •The cassette is in the wrong

position.

7. •Set it in the right position

(੬ pg. 10).

properly.

•The battery’s charge is low.

•Install a fully charged

battery (੬ pg. 6, 7).

8. In the 5-Second mode,

recording ends before

8. •The 5-Second mode is set to

“ANIM.” in the Menu

Screen.

8. •Select “5S” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 27).

5 seconds have elapsed.

9. Snapshot mode cannot be

9. •The Squeeze mode is

9. •Disengage the Squeeze

used.

selected.

mode (੬ pg. 24).

10. The colour of Snapshot

10. •The light source or the

subject does not include

white. Or there are various

different light sources

behind the subject.

10. •Find a white subject and

compose your shot so that it

also appears in the frame

(੬ pg. 16).

looks strange.

•Turn off Sepia and Mono-

tone (੬ pg. 30).

•The Sepia or Monotone

mode is activated.

11. The image taken using

11. •Shooting was performed

11. •Press the BACKLIGHT

Snapshot is too dark.

under backlit conditions.

Button (੬ pg. 32).

12. Digital Zoom does not

12. •10X optical zoom is

selected.

12. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

“200X” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 23).

work.

•“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to

“VIDEO ECHO” in the

Menu Screen.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“PS- WIDE” in the Menu

Screen.

•Disengage the “VIDEO

ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 17,

31).

•Disengage the “PS-WIDE”

mode (੬ pg. 24).

•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

being used in a scene

transition.

•Wait until the Picture Wipe

or Dissolve effects are

completed (੬ pg. 17, 28).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

13. •Set the Operation Switch to

13. Programme AE with

special effects and Fade/

Wipe Effects do not work.

13. •The Operation Switch is set

to “ ”.

“

” (੬ pg. 28, 30).

14. The Black & White Fader

14. •The Sepia or Monotone

14. •Turn off Sepia and Mono-

does not work.

mode is activated.

tone (੬ pg. 28, 30).

15. The Dissolve function does

15. •The Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter mode of

Programme AE with special

effects is activated.

15. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

Slow Shutter before adding

Dissolve to a scene

not work.

transition (੬ pg. 28, 30).

•Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(੬ pg. 24).

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE”

in the Menu Screen.

•The previously selected

mode of Programme AE

with special effects was

changed after the last

selected scene for editing

was registered.

•Make sure you have

selected the mode of

Programme AE with special

effects you want before

starting editing

(੬ pg. 28, 30).

16. The Picture Wipe and

Dissolve functions do not

work.

16. •The last selected editing

scene is ending.

16. •Select Picture Wipe or

Dissolve before beginning

recording. The effects are

then automatically activated

(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).

17. The picture wipe function

17. •The Slow Shutter mode is

activated.

17. •Disengage the Slow Shutter

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

to “OFF” before preparing

to use the Picture Wipe

does not work.

•“WIDE MODE” is not set to

“OFF”.

(੬ pg. 24, 28, 30).

EN61

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

18. Scene transition does not

18. •When using “Picture Wipe/

Dissolve” (੬ pg. 28), there

is a delay of a fraction of a

second between the

18.

go as expected.

previous record stop-point

and the Dissolve start-point.

This is normal, but this slight

delay becomes especially

noticeable when shooting

fast-moving subject or

————

during rapid panning.

19. The Video Echo mode

19. •The Picture Wipe or

Dissolve functions are in use.

•“WIDE MODE” is set to

“SQUEEZE” or “PS-WIDE”

in the Menu Screen.

19. •Set “WIDE MODE” to

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

(੬ pg. 24).

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.

20. Even when Slow Shutter is

not selected, the image

20. •When shooting in the dark,

the unit becomes highly

sensitive to light and the

image takes on an effect

similar to Slow Shutter.

20. •If you want the lighting to

look more natural, set “GAIN

UP” to “AGC” or “OFF” in

the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 23).

looks like it is activated.

21. There is no strobe when

the Classic Film or Strobe

mode is activated.

21. •The Picture Wipe or

21. •Do not try to use the Classic

Film or Strobe mode during

a scene transition (੬ pg.

28, 30).

Dissolve function is in use.

22. White Balance cannot be

22. •The Sepia or Monotone

22. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone

before setting White

activated.

mode is activated.

Balance (੬ pg. 30, 33).

23. When shooting a subject

illuminated by bright light,

vertical lines appear.

23. •This is a result of exceed-

ingly high contrast, and is

not a malfunction.

23.

————

24. When the screen is under

direct sunlight during

shooting, the screen

becomes red or black for

an instant.

24. •This is not a malfunction.

24.

————

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

25. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”

in the Menu Screen

25. During recording, the date/

25. •“DATE/TIME” is set to

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

•Self-Recording is performed.

time does not appear.

(੬ pg. 25).

•During Self-Recording, the

date/time does not appear

(੬ pg. 15).

26. The indicators and

26. •“ON SCREEN” is set to

“SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE”

is set to “OFF” in the Menu

Screen.

26. •Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD”

or “LCD/TV” and set “TIME

CODE” to “ON” in the Menu

Screen (੬ pg. 25, 35).

messages do not appear.

27. Images on the LCD

monitor appear dark or

whitish.

27. •In places subject to low

temperature, images become

dark due to the characteris-

tics of the LCD monitor.

When this happens, the

displayed colours differ from

those that are actually

27. •Adjust the brightness and

angle of the LCD monitor

(੬ pg. 14, 15).

recorded. This is not a defect

of the camcorder.

•When the LCD monitor's

fluorescent light reaches the

end of its service life, images

on the LCD monitor become

dark. Consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

28. The rear of the LCD

28. •The light used to illuminate

the LCD monitor causes it to

become hot.

28. •Close the LCD monitor to

turn it off or set the POWER

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

unit cool down.

monitor is hot.

29. The indicators and the

image colour on the LCD

monitor are not clear.

29. •This may occur when the

surface or the edge of the

LCD monitor is pressed.

29.

————

30. The LCD monitor or

viewfinder indications

blink.

30. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects,

certain modes of Programme

AE with special effects, “DIS”

and other functions that

30. •Re-read the sections

covering Fade/Wipe effects,

Programme AE with special

effects and “DIS”

cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

(੬ pg. 24, 28 – 31).

31. Coloured bright spots

appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.

31. •The LCD monitor and the

viewfinder are made with

high-precision technology.

However, black spots or

bright spots of light (red,

green or blue) may appear

constantly on the LCD

31.

————

monitor or the viewfinder.

These spots are not

recorded on the tape. This is

not due to any defect of the

unit. (Effective dots: more

than 99.99 %)

EN63

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

32. During recording, sound

32. •The optional headphones

are not connected to the

headphones connector.

•The sound volume of the

headphones connector was

not adjusted appropriately.

The sound volume at this

point is the same as the level

it was adjusted to during

playback.

32. •Connect the optional

headphones to the

cannot be heard.

headphone connector

(੬ pg. 66, 67).

•Adjust the sound volume

during playback (੬ pg. 34).

33. Play, Rewind and Fast-

Forward functions do not

work.

33. •The POWER Switch is not

33. •Set the POWER Switch to

set to “

”.

“

” (੬ pg. 34).

34. The tape is moving, but

34. •Your TV has AV input

terminals, but is not set to its

VIDEO mode.

34. •Set the TV to the mode or

channel appropriate for video

playback (੬ pg. 38, 39).

•Close the cassette holder

cover (੬ pg. 10).

there is no picture.

•The cassette holder cover is

open.

35. The LCD monitor image is

35. •During playback of the

unrecorded portion, High-

speed Search and still

35.

distorted.

————

playback, LCD monitor

indications appear distorted.

This is not a defect.

36. Images on the LCD

36. •The speaker volume is too

36. •Turn the speaker volume

monitor are jittery.

great.

down (੬ pg. 34).

37. There is no playback

picture on the connected

TV.

37. •Since the analogue input

mode is engaged, the

37. •Set “AV/S-VIDEO” to

“OUT” in the Menu Screen

(੬ pg. 35).

camcorder is in the Record-

Standby mode.

38. Blocks of noise appear

during playback, or there is

no playback picture and

the screen becomes blue.

38.

38. •Clean the video heads with

an optional cleaning

————

cassette (੬ pg. 73).

39. The LCD monitor, the

viewfinder and the lens

have become dirty

39.

39. •Wipe them gently with soft

cloth. Wiping strongly can

cause damage (੬ pg. 57).

————

(ex. fingerprints).

40. An unusual mark appears.

40.

40. •Check the section of the

manual that explains LCD

monitor/viewfinder

————

indications (੬ pg. 68 – 70).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

41. •Remove the power supply

(battery pack, etc.) and wait

a few minutes for the

41. An error indication

41. •A malfunction of some kind

has occurred. In this case

the camcorder’s functions

become unusable.

(E01 — E06) appears.

indication to clear. When it

does, you can resume using

the camcorder.

If the indication remains

even though you repeat the

above two or three times,

please consult your nearest

JVC dealer.

42. The charger indicator on

the AC Power Adapter/

Charger does not light.

42. •The temperature of the

battery is extremely high/low.

•Charging is difficult in

places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

42. •To protect the battery, it is

recommended to charge it

in places with a temperature

of 10°C to 35°C (੬ pg. 71).

43. Picture does not appear on

43. •The viewfinder is pulled

out.

43. •Push the viewfinder back in.

•Adjust the brightness of the

LCD monitor (੬ pg. 14).

•If the monitor is tilted

the LCD monitor.

•The LCD monitor's

brightness setting is too

dark.

upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully (੬ pg. 14).

44. When the image is printed

from the printer, a black

bar appears at the bottom

of the screen.

44. •This is not a malfunction.

44. •By recording with “DIS”

activated (੬ pg. 24) this

can be avoided.

45. When the camcorder is

connected via the DV

connector, the camcorder

does not operate.

45. •The DV cable was plugged/

unplugged with power

turned on.

45. •Turn the camcorder’s power

off and on again, then

operate it.

46. During transport, the lens

46.

46. •Do not subject the

camcorder to shock or

excessive vibration during

transport.

cover opens.

————

•Turn the camcorder on and

off. The lens cover closes.

INDEX Docking Station

EN65

1 PC Connector [DIGITAL STILL] ............ ੬ pg. 40

2 J Terminal/Edit Connector

3 External Stereo Microphone Input

Connector [MIC] ................................. ੬ pg. 56

4 Stud .................................................... ੬ pg. 38

5 Screw .................................................. ੬ pg. 38

[JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

(EDIT)] ................................................ ੬ pg. 51

•Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or

VCR to control it from the computer using the

provided Software.

6 Multi Connector

The Docking Station can be connected with this

camcorder through this connector. Never touch it

with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the

pins are damaged, the connectors will become

unusable due to contact failure.

NOTE:

Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while

connecting the camcorder to a PC using the

Docking Station’s JLIP connector. If the camcorder

is turned off (because the POWER Switch is set to

“OFF” or due to Auto Shut Off* etc.) while the JLIP

programme software is used, it will be impossible

to control the connected devices from the

computer. In such a case, first try turning the

camcorder on again, or unplug the JLIP connection

cable from the Docking Station’s JLIP connector.

Then, initialise or run the software again.

* Auto Shut Off:

7 S-Video Input/Output Connector

[S] ................................................. ੬ pg. 38, 51

8 Video Input/Output Connector

[VIDEO] ........................................ ੬ pg. 38, 51

9 Audio Input/Output Connectors

[AUDIO L/R] ................................. ੬ pg. 38, 51

0 Screw Knob ......................................... ੬ pg. 38

To attach the camcorder, tighten this clockwise.

If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode

or in the Pause mode, the camcorder’s power

shuts off automatically to conserve energy.

•Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing ......... ੬ pg. 50 – 55

INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators

5 6

t r

(

)

EN67

Controls

Connectors

1 START/STOP Button ............................. ੬ pg. 14

The connectors ^ to * are located beneath a cover.

2 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 17

^ Digital Video Connector

•Speaker/Headphone Volume Control

[DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) ........ ੬ pg. 40, 41, 44, 45

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The logo

is used for products compliant with the i.Link

standard.

[VOL.] .............................................. ੬ pg. 34

3 •MENU Wheel [+, –, 4] ..................... ੬ pg. 22

•LCD Monitor Brightness

Control [+, –] .................................... ੬ pg. 14

& •Audio/Video Output Connector

4 Snapshot Button

[AV OUT] ......................................... ੬ pg. 38

•Headphone Connector [ ]............... ੬ pg. 56

[SNAPSHOT]................................. ੬ pg. 16, 20

5 Battery Release Switch

* Multi Connector

[BATT. RELEASE] .................................... ੬ pg. 7

When attached to the Docking Station, this part is

connected.

6 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. ੬ pg. 10

7 •Play/Pause Button [4/6] ................... ੬ pg. 34

Indicators

•EXPOSURE Button ............................ ੬ pg. 32

8 •Rewind Button [2] ......................... ੬ pg. 34

( Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 14

) POWER Lamp ..................................... ੬ pg. 14

•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... ੬ pg. 32

9 Stop Button [5] ................................... ੬ pg. 34

Other Parts

0 •Fast-Forward Button [3] ................. ੬ pg. 34

•FOCUS Button .................................. ੬ pg. 19

q LCD Monitor ................................. ੬ pg. 14, 15

w Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 7

e Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 34

! Operation Switch [

] .................. ੬ pg. 12

@ POWER Switch

[

, OFF] ....................... ੬ pg. 12

r Camera Sensor

# Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 12

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.

$ MODE Dial

[

, VIDEO] ...................................... ੬ pg. 13

t Stereo Microphone .............................. ੬ pg. 56

y Lens

% Dioptre Adjustment Control.................... ੬ pg. 8

u Lens Protector

When using an optional lens filter (commercially

available), you must first detach the lens cover.

i Remote Sensor ..................................... ੬ pg. 46

o Grip Strap .............................................. ੬ pg. 8

p Viewfinder ............................................. ੬ pg. 8

Q Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. ੬ pg. 57

W Cassette Holder Cover ......................... ੬ pg. 10

E Tripod Mounting Socket ......................... ੬ pg. 8

R Stud Hole ............................................ ੬ pg. 38

INDEX Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

0 ! @

$ %

F. AUTO

PS40

SP 35

(

)

REC

444

PHOTO

ANIM . MODE

BRIGHT

1. 1. 00

TC 23 25

12 00

1 Appears when the Operation switch

# Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS

Wide mode. (੬ pg. 24)

$ Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

(੬ pg. 11)

is set to “ ”.

(੬ pg. 12)

2 Displays the shooting mode position. (੬ pg. 13)

3 Appears when backlight compensation is used.

(੬ pg. 32)

% Displays the tape remaining time.

(੬ pg. 14)

(੬ pg. 16)

4 Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

^ Appears when taking a Snapshot.

& •“REC” appears during recording.

(੬ pg. 33)

5 Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.

(੬ pg. 32)

(੬ pg. 14)

6 Displays the selected Program AE with special

* Appears while the tape is running.

(੬ pg. 14)

(੬ pg. 32)

effects.

(੬ pg. 30)

( Appears when the iris is locked.

7 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is

engaged. (੬ pg. 24)

8 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

(੬ pg. 19)

(੬ pg. 18, 25)

0 •Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming. (੬ pg. 17)

: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically

) Appears during Self-Timer recording. (੬ pg. 26)

q Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to

cut down on noise created by wind. (੬ pg. 25)

w 5S MODE/ANIM. MODE: Displays the 5 second

recording mode or Animation recording mode.

(੬ pg. 24, 27)

e BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder. (੬ pg. 14)

SOUND: Displays the sound mode for

approx. 5 seconds after turning on the

9 Displays the Time Code.

•

adjusted.

(੬ pg. 23)

! Appears during zooming.

camcorder.

r Displays the date/time.

(੬ pg. 23)

(੬ pg. 9)

Zoom level indicator

(੬ pg. 17)

@ Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

(੬ pg. 28, 29)

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

(੬ pg. 25, 35).

EN69

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback

1 Displays the sound mode.

2 Displays the Blank Search mode.

3 Displays the tape speed.

(੬ pg. 35, 36)

(੬ pg. 37)

(੬ pg. 11)

4 Appears while a tape is running.

: Playback

12B I T / SOUND

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search

: Rewind/Shuttle search

: Pause

: Forward slow-motion

: Reverse slow-motion

: Audio Dubbing

BLANK SEARCH

6e : Audio Dubbing Pause

VOLUME

5 Displays the date/time.

(੬ pg. 35, 36)

1. 1. 00

6 BRIGHT

Displays the brightness of the LCD

TC 10 06 20

1 2 00

monitor or the viewfinder. (੬ pg. 14)

VOLUME : Displays the speaker or headphone

volume.

(੬ pg. 34)

The level indicator moves.

7 Displays the time code.

(੬ pg. 35, 36)

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. 10)

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

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH

Switch is set to “

”.

(੬ pg. 10)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional

cleaning cassette. (੬ pg. 73)

HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED USE

CLEANING CASSETTE

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

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

CONDENSATION

OPERATION PAUSED

PLEASE WAIT

Appears if a tape is not loaded when START/STOP is pressed while the

POWER Switch is set to “

or “ ”.

” and the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO”

TAPE!

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

(੬ pg. 15)

TAPE END

DIFFERENT

FORMATTED TAPE

●Appears when the date/time is not set.

(੬ pg. 9)

●Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the

SET DATE/TIME!

A. DUB ERROR!

previously set date/time is erased.

(੬ pg. 9)

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

(੬ pg. 56)

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

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB

mode.

(੬ pg. 56)

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

ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

audio.

(੬ pg. 56)

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

<CANNOT DUB

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

(੬ pg. 56)

ON A 16BIT

RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

PROTECTION SWITCH >

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

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

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

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

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

E01 — E06

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD

MODE REMOVE AND

REATTACH BATTERY

CAUTIONS

EN71

General Battery Precautions

If the remote control is not functioning even if it is

being operated correctly, the batteries are ex-

hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is

a lithium-ion battery. Before

using the supplied battery

pack or an optional battery

pack, be sure to read the

following cautions:

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

Terminals

Please make note of the following rules for battery

use. When misused, the batteries can leak or

explode.

1. To avoid hazards . . .

.... do not burn.

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

.... do not modify or disassemble.

1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 46.

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

specified.

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

4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as

they can leak or explode.

.... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch fire.

.... use only specified chargers.

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

.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.

.... charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type

battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical

reaction, while warmer temperatures can

prevent complete charging.

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

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

stored for an extended period to avoid battery

leakage which can cause malfunctions.

.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life.

.... fully charge and then fully discharge the

battery every 6 months when storing the

battery pack over a long period time.

.... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even

when switched off.

NOTES:

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

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging ........................... 10°C to 35°C

Operation ......................... 0°C to 40°C

Storage ............................. –10°C to 30°C

●Recharging time is based on room temperature of

20°C.

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

Cassettes

Main Unit

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to

read the following cautions:

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

1. During use . . .

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

.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded

tapes automatically erases the previously

recorded video and audio signals.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

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

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

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

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

a cooking stove.

2. Store cassettes . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by

motors, transformers or magnets).

.... vertically, in their original cases.

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

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

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low

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

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

LCD Monitor

1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,

DO NOT . . .

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

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

the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD

monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

•While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD

monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the

surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

EN73

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

.... allow it to become wet.

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

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

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

viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the hand strap

or the grip.

.... swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camcorder is inside it.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or

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

wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre

hole using a circular motion.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

About moisture condensation . . .

● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form

on the glass‘ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool

place to a warm place, after heating a cold

room, under extremely humid conditions or

in a place directly subjected to the cool air

from an air conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning

indicator “ ” appears.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.

Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used

more than once consecutively, damage to the

video heads may result. After the camcorder

plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops

automatically. Also refer to the cleaning 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.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit

immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled

device. External noise and interference (from a

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

ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its

power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power

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

minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as

usual from the beginning.

TERMS

AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 6, 7

Analogue Input ................................... ੬ pg. 35, 43

Animation ................................................ ੬ pg. 27

Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 56

Auto Date................................................. ੬ pg. 25

Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 19

Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 15, 34

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

Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. ੬ pg. 34

5-second recording mode ......................... ੬ pg. 27

Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. ੬ pg. 34, 48

Gain Up ................................................... ੬ pg. 23

Grip Adjustment ......................................... ੬ pg. 8

Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 32

Battery Low .............................................. ੬ pg. 70

Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 6, 7, 71

Beep/Tally ................................................ ੬ pg. 23

Blank Search ............................................ ੬ pg. 37

Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 14

Built-in Clock’s Lithium Battery ................... ੬ pg. 9

Icons ................................................ ੬ pg. 23 – 25

Iris............................................................ ੬ pg. 32

Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 32

Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 15

LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 36

Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 6

Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 24

Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 31

Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 57

Connections ............................ ੬ pg. 7, 38 – 45, 51

Indications ..................................... ੬ pg. 68 – 70

Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 10

Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 19

Menu Screen, CAMERA MENU................. ੬ pg. 23

Menu Screen, DISPLAY MENU ........... ੬ pg. 25, 35

Menu Screen, MANUAL MENU.......... ੬ pg. 24, 25

Menu Screen, VIDEO MENU .................... ੬ pg. 35

MODE Dial Position ................................. ੬ pg. 13

Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 31

Motor Drive Mode.................................... ੬ pg. 16

Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 14

Date/Time Display ........................ ੬ pg. 25, 35, 36

Date/Time Settings ...................................... ੬ pg. 9

Demonstration Mode ............................ ੬ pg. 5, 24

Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 17, 23

DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ..................... ੬ pg. 24

Dioptre Adjustment .................................... ੬ pg. 8

Dubbing ........................................... ੬ pg. 42 – 45

Operation Switch Position ........................ ੬ pg. 12

Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 10

Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 32

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

Playback Special Effects ............................ ੬ pg. 49

Playback Zoom ........................................ ੬ pg. 48

POWER Switch Position ........................... ੬ pg. 12

Printer ...................................................... ੬ pg. 41

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

Progressive Mode ............................... ੬ pg. 20, 21

Progressive Wide ...................................... ੬ pg. 24

Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 4

Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 24

Time Code.............................. ੬ pg. 18, 25, 35, 36

Tripod Mounting ......................................... ੬ pg. 8

Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 31

Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 10

Video Echo ............................................... ੬ pg. 31

Random Assemble Editing................. ੬ pg. 50 – 55

Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 14

Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 11

Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 46

Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 34

White Balance .......................................... ੬ pg. 33

Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 24

Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 25

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

Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 17

Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 15

Self-Timer ................................................. ੬ pg. 26

Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 31

Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 50

Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 34

Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 31

Slow-Motion Playback .............................. ੬ pg. 48

Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 31

Snapshot .................................................. ੬ pg. 16

Snapshot Mode ........................................ ੬ pg. 16

Sound Mode................................. ੬ pg. 23, 35, 36

Speaker Volume ....................................... ੬ pg. 34

Specifications ..................................... ੬ pg. 76, 77

Squeeze ................................................... ੬ pg. 24

Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 34

Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 31

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

Dimensions (W x H x D)

: Approx. 4.7 W

: Approx. 5.5 W

: 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm

(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

: Approx. 500 g

(without cassette and battery)

Approx. 575 g

(incl. cassette and battery)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Pickup

: 0°C to 40°C

: 35% to 80%

: –20°C to 50°C

: 1/4" CCD (Progressive Scan)

: F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

: ø27 mm

: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

: Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD

: Monaural

Lens

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

Speaker

For Digital Video Camera

Format

Signal format

: DV format (SD mode)

: PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

: Video: Digital component recording

: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),

48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)

Cassette

: Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

: SP: 18.8 mm/s

LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time

(using 80 min. cassette)

: SP: 80 min.

LP: 120 min.

For Connectors

Video output

Audio output

DV Input/output

Headphone output

: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant

: ø3.5 mm, stereo

EN77

AC Power Adapter/Charger

AA-V51EA, AA-V51A, AA-V51A-S, AA-V51SH or AA-V51ED

Power requirement

: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

Output

: 23 W

Charge

VTR

: DC 7.2 V

: DC 6.3 V

, 0.77 A

, 1.8 A

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

: 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm

AA-V51EA

AA-V51A

AA-V51A-S

AA-V51SH

AA-V51ED

: Approx. 270 g

: Approx. 260 g

: Approx. 330 g

: Approx. 260 g

Docking Station CU-V503E or CU-V503ED

For General

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

: 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm

: Approx. 89.9 g

For Connectors

Output

: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

: Y : 0.8 V (p-p) – 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C : 0.2 V (p-p) – 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

Input

VIDEO

Video output

Video input

: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

: 0.8 V (p-p) – 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

AUDIO

Audio output

Audio input

: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue, stereo

JLIP (EDIT)

: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head jack (compatible with RC-5325 plug)

PC (DIGITAL STILL)

External microphone input

: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole

: 506 µV (rms), high impedance unbalanced with ø3.5 mm (stereo)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject

to change without notice.

MEMO

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