ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7
GETTING STARTED
8 – 13
RECORDING
14 – 30
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Basic Recording................................. 14
Advanced Features ............................ 21
PLAYBACK
31 – 37
GR-DVL100
Basic Playback.................................. 31
Advanced Features ............................ 32
Basic Connections .............................. 34
Advanced Connections ......................... 36
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DUBBING
38 – 39
Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 38
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit
Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 39
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
40 – 50
Playback Zoom ................................. 42
Random Assemble Editing .................... 43
For More Accurate Editing .................... 47
Audio Dubbing .................................. 49
Insert Editing ................................... 50
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
51 – 56
57 – 61
Indications ...................................... 57
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 60
USER MAINTENANCE
CAUTIONS
62
63 – 65
66 – 67
68 – 69
TERMS
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT0558-001B
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be blocked or covered.
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating instruc-
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and
operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. If your
product is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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SERVICING
1. Servicing
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable
to restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
2. Product and Cart
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
Combination
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and
the like.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
4. Safety Check
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as
lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying
or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the
unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to
the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, Editing, DC, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit
on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall,
resulting in damage.
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked
“
” can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, perform-
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis-
sion beforehand.)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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•AC Power Adapter/Charger
AA-V40U
•Remote Control Unit
RM-V715U
•Battery Pack BN-V408U
•Shoulder Strap
•AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
•Lens Cap
•Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to
RCA plug)
•Editing Cable
•DC Cord
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
1
2
3
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE”
is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “
and no cassette is in the camcorder.
”
Ⅲ Performing any operation during the demonstration stops
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is per-
formed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra-
tion will resume.
Ⅲ “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power
Switch to “ ”, then press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to
the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to
go through the Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT
wheel to select “OFF” and press it. The normal screen
appears.
CAMERA MENU
1RETURN
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
GA I N UP
TALLY
I D NUMBER
DEMO. MODE ON
GETTING STARTED
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Power
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
To AC outlet
Battery pack
BN-V408U,
BN-V416U or
BN-V428U
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from
1
2
3
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER
indicator lights.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
POWER
indicator
Attach the battery pack with the
mark aligned
DC OUT connector
with the corresponding marks on the AC Power
Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins
blinking to indicate charging has started.
CHARGE indicator
Battery pack
BN-V408U
Fully charging time
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.
Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s
power cord from the AC outlet.
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U (optional) approx. 2 hrs.
BN-V428U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.
NOTES:
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to
77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incom-
plete.
● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the
camcorder and charging stops.
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.
● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is
worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire
or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come
in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and
possibly start a fire.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder
temperatures.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power
capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures
(below 10°C/50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may
cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in
your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time,
then re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery pack
itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does
not come in direct contact with it.)
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USING THE BATTERY PACK
BATTERY RELEASE
Button
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.
1
1
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing
2
downward, push the battery pack slightly against the
battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery
3
pack until it locks in place 3.
2
•If the battery pack is attached with its
mark set
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.
To Detach The Battery Pack. . .
.... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery
pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to
detach it.
ATTENTION:
Approximate recording time
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
Battery pack
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
BN-V408U
1 hr.
(35 min.)
1 hr. 15 min.
(40 min.)
INFORMATION:
BN-V416U
(optional)
2 hrs.
2 hrs. 30 min.
(1 hr. 20 min.)
(1hr. 10 min.)
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC
Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KIT’s
instruction manuals before using.
BN-V428U
(optional)
3 hrs. 30 min.
(2 hrs.)
4 hrs. 20 min.
(2 hrs. 20 min.)
BN-V856U
(optional)
7 hrs.
(4 hrs.)
8 hrs. 40 min.
(4 hrs. 40 min.)
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80U AC Power
Adapter/Charger.
(
) : when the video light is on.
NOTES:
● Recording time is reduced significantly under the
following conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 8.
To AC outlet
Power cord
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
To DC Input
connector
To DC OUT
connector
DC cord
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
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EN
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
2
3
Power Zoom
Lever
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp
the grip.
Recording Start/Stop
button
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and
Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Power Switch
Viewfinder Adjustment
Diopter Adjustment
Control
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while
1
1
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly
focused.
2
Shoulder Strap Attachment
PAUSE
Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is
1 removed. Following the illustration, thread the
strap through the eyelet 1, then fold it back and
thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the
procedure to attach the other end of the strap to
the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap,
making sure the strap is not twisted.
1
3
2
Tripod Mounting
Align the screw and camera direction stud on
1
the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket
and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.
•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and
extend its legs fully to stabilize the
camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit
caused by falling over, do not use a small-
sized tripod.
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its
display can be turned on or off during playback
(੬ pg. 32).
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. The power
lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
1
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen
2
3
4
appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”.
Press it and “DISPLAY MENU” appears.
Power Switch
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “CLOCK
ADJ.”. Press it and “month” is highlighted.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the month.
Press it. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and
minute. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
Lock Button
Power lamp
Display
“
1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen
closes.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not
highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish
setting the minute and press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel,
the date and time begin operation from the date and time
you just set.
FADER WI PE
/
–
WI PE SCROLL
–
WI PE SHUTTER
RANDO
M
4
OFF
–
FADER
WH I TE
–
FADER BLACK
–
FADER
MOSA I C
D I SPLAY MENU
DISPLAY MENU
1RETURN
ON SCREEN
DATE
/
T
I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25
’
:
00
30
PM
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Erase protection tab*
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
Make sure the
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
window side is
facing out.
1
2
arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
•Do not touch internal components.
Cassette holder
OPEN/EJECT Switch
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not
apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged
one before continuing.
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks
into place.
Cassette holder
cover
3
PUSH HERE
Approximate recording time
Recording mode
Tape
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
.... slide the erase protection tab on the back of
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This
prevents the tape from being recorded over.
To record on this tape, slide the tab back to
“REC” before loading it.
SP
LP
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 19 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
● Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation (੬ pg. 10).
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. The power
lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
1
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen
2
3
4
appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and
press it. “CAMERA MENU” appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC
MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select
“SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel
and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to
select “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
Power Switch
Lock Button
•Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 49) and Insert Editing
(੬ pg. 50) are impossible on a tape recorded in the
LP mode.
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
Power lamp
Display
NOTES:
● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
momentary pauses in the sound.
CAMERA MENU
1RETURN
Menu Screen
Sub Menu
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SP
LP
GA I N UP
TALLY
I D NUMBER
DEMO. MODE
RECORDING Basic Recording
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NOTE:
Power Switch
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 8)
Lock Button
Power lamp
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)
● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 12)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 13)
Recording
Start/Stop Button
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Press PUSH
OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/
downward for best viewability.
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the LCD
monitor.
During
shooting
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
Display
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
” appears
25
Tape remaining
time indicator
(Approximate)
3
while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
min
(Now calculating)
3 min
90 min
89 min
0 min
(Blinking)
1 min
(Blinking)
2 min
(Blinking)
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level
indicator on the display moves and the appropriate
brightness is reached.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording
is in progress)
MENU/
BRIGHT Wheel
–
+
BR I GHT
180°
90°
PUSH OPEN Button
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Power Switch Position
(Manual) : Allows you to set various recording functions using the
Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto recording, try this mode.
F. AUTO
(Full Auto) : Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
When the Power Switch is set to
OFF
: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
“
”, “F. AUTO” appears.
When set to “ ” or “
”,
there is no indication.
NOTES:
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, use the viewfinder instead.
● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder .
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.
● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing
the cassette holder cover.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation,
may vary according to the type of tape used.
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this
condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn
the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then back to “ ” or “ ”.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors
may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording from the middle of a tape” (੬ pg. 19).
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker.
● 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.
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
In some situations, different shooting angles may provide
more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired
position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°
upward).
Self-Recording
SELF-RECORDING
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in
the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward
180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens toward
yourself and start recording.
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
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EN
Power Switch
Lock Button
Snapshot
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SNAPSHOT Button
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing
1
2
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MODE
Button
Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5
available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the
desired snapshot mode indicator appears.
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
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.
Display
Motor Drive Mode
Snapshot mode
FULL
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.
1 second)
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NOTES:
FRAME
Snapshot mode
with frame*
● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot
recording will be performed in the FULL mode during
Digital Zoom.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 28) is
engaged, certain modes of Program 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 Stabilizer will be disabled.
● During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are
available. The shutter sound is not heard.
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is
no effect in the recorded image.
FULL
Snapshot mode
with no frame*
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it
is recorded onto the tape.
MULTI-4
Multi-Analyzer 4
●
will appear while the snapshot is being taken.
MULTI-9
Multi-Analyzer 9
PIN-UP
Pin-Up mode*
* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
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EN
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
FEATURE: Zooming
1
x
W
T
PURPOSE:
10
x
W
T
20
xW
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
40
xW
T
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. 21), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 250X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom (੬ pg. 23).
10
x
W
T
Digital zoom
zone
10X (optical)
zoom zone
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
Approximate zoom ratio
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image
processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve (੬ pg.
26, 27) or Video Echo (੬ pg. 28), is activated.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
the Menu Screen on page 24.
Power Zoom Lever
Power Switch
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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. 43 – 48), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time
code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time
codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The
Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;
•When shooting again after playing back a
recorded tape.
Display
•When power shuts off during shooting.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
Minutes
Seconds
•When shooting again after shooting a scene
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
:
:
TC 12 34 24
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback
mode (੬ pg. 31).
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then
start recording.
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 25, 32).
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
Blank
Newly recorded scene
Shooting start point
Shooting stop point
Shooting start point
Proper recording
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
New scene
Latest scene
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
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EN
FEATURE: Video Light
PURPOSE:
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
OPERATION:
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:
OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the
subject.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch
(Open the LCD monitor to
access this switch.)
ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the
camcorder’s power on.
Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance
DANGER
(੬ pg. 30) to
when you use the video light.
Ⅲ The video light can become
extremely hot. Do not touch
it either while in operation or
soon after turning it off,
Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
NOTES:
● Even if the battery indicator (
otherwise serious injury may
result.
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using the
video light, since it remains extremely
hot for some time.
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the
video light and people or objects.
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video
light.
) does not blink
due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn
off automatically when you turn on the video light,
or when you start recording with the video light
turned on.
● When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:
•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,
manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON.
•While the “SHUTTER” mode (੬ pg. 28) is
engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
•While the “TWILIGHT” mode (੬ pg. 28) is
engaged, the light will not activate.
RECORDING Advanced Features
EN21
While focusing on a further
While focusing on a nearer
subject
Focus detection zone
subject
FEATURE: Auto Focus
PURPOSE:
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual
focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or
a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:
,
,
and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a
piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry
naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (੬ pg. 18). 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. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to “ ”, then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.
If FOCUS (3) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If
you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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EN
Power Switch
Lock Button
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 23 – 25) .
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen
appears.
Display
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function icon, and press it. The selected
function menu appears.
FADER WI PE
/
Menu Screen
–
WI PE SCROLL
–
WI PE SHUTTER
RANDO
M
4
OFF
Function menu setting depends on the function.
–
FADER
WH I TE
4 If you have selected “
–
FADER BLACK
”, “ ”, “
” or “ ” . . .
–
FADER
MOSA I C
.... see pg. 23.
If you have selected “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .
.... go to step 5.
CAMERA MENU
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.
1RETURN
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
SP
LP
5
6
GA I N UP
TALLY
I D NUMBER
DEMO. MODE
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“
1RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen
closes.
•The
icon represents “END”.
MANUAL MENU
ON
1RETURN
D I S
TELE MACRO OFF
WI DE MODE
WI ND CUT
CAM RESET
Sub Menu
D I SPLAY MENU
1RETURN
ON SCREEN
DATE
/
T
I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25
’
:
00
30
PM
5
END
Normal Screen
EN23
Menu Screen Explanations
Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 26, 27).
FADER/WIPE
P.AE/EFFECT
EXPOSURE
W.BALANCE
Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 28).
Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (੬ pg. 29).
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”
(੬ pg. 30).
REC MODE
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your
preference (੬ pg. 13).
SOUND
MODE
12 BIT
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recom-
mended for use when performing audio dubbing (੬ pg. 49). (Equivalent to
the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
16 BIT
10X
Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to
the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will
reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
ZOOM
40X
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum
of 40X digital magnification.
250X
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying
images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum
of 250X digital magnification.
GAIN UP OFF
AGC
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a
subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or
natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. When the shutter speed is
automatically adjusted, “
” is displayed.
ON
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
TALLY
OFF
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer
using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
ID
NUMBER
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● The “
● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “
CAMERA MENU” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.
” (੬ pg. 13, 32).
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
24
EN
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
DEMO.
MODE
ON
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,
and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.
MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,
the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
OFF
ON
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
DIS
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or
under the following conditions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
•When shooting dark or dim subjects.
OFF
•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
TELE
MACRO
ON
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the
zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the
subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set
to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
60 cm (2 ft.).
OFF
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
WIDE
MODE
OFF
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.
CINEMA
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.
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.
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
SQUEEZE
to fit the screen without distortion.
appears. When using this mode, refer to
your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3
TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
: Factory-preset
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WIND
CUT
ON
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “
sound will change. This is normal.
” appears. The quality of the
OFF
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
CANCEL
Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.
CAM
RESET
EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
ON
SCREEN
LCD
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from
appearing on the connected TV screen.
LCD/TV
SIMPLE
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
Keeps the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time,
time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder. Also keeps the camcorder’s
display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the con-
nected TV screen.
DATE/
TIME
ON
The date/time is always displayed.
The date/time does not appear.
OFF
ON
TIME
CODE
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame
numbers are not displayed during recording.
OFF
Time code is not displayed.
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).
CLOCK
ADJ.
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● The “MANUAL MENU” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
● “DISPLAY MENU” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the
Power Switch is set to “
” (੬ pg. 32). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
● The “DISPLAY MENU” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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EN
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 down
IMPORTANT:
1
2
3
4
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Program AE with special
effects (੬ pg. 28). If an unusable Fade/Wipe
Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes
out.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen
appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”,
then press it.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.
•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is
reserved. The indicator representing the selected
effect appears.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
5
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION
and
(
,
,
,
,
,
)
Recording
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is
started.
Power Switch
Start/Stop Button
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
1
2
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .
.... select “OFF” in step 4.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during
recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one
scene is finished. The point at which the scene
ended is stored in memory.
NOTES:
● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe
by pressing and holding the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-
Standby mode . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording and press it again when one scene is
finished. The point at which the scene ended is
stored in memory.
● If the power is turned off after a scene is
finished recording, the stored point is erased,
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that
power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes
elapse in the Record-Standby mode.
● The sound at the end of the last recorded
scene is not stored.
If you 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.
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.
3
EN27
Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu
Effect
Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER — WHITE
FADER — BLACK
FADER — MOSAIC
FADER — B.W
Fade in or out with a black screen.
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out
from color to black and white.
Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left
corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black
screen.
WIPE — CORNER
The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward
the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the
center.
WIPE — WINDOW
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE — SLIDE
WIPE — DOOR
WIPE — SCROLL
Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right,
revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from
left and right to cover the scene.
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom,
or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a
black screen.
WIPE — SHUTTER
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.
DISSOLVE
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right
corner to the lower left corner.
WIPE — CORNER
WIPE — WINDOW
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to
left.
WIPE — SLIDE
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.
WIPE — DOOR
WIPE — SCROLL
WIPE — SHUTTER
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the
screen to the top.
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward
the top and bottom of the screen.
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the
effect used in scene transition (from
,
,
,
,
,
,
RANDOM
,
,
, and ). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not
available.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
28
EN
IMPORTANT:
Program AE With Special Effects
Some modes of Program AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects
(੬ pg. 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its
indicator blinks or goes out.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
1
2
3
4
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen
appears.
MENU/BRIGHT
Wheel
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
then press it.
”,
Power Switch
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired mode, then press it. Selection is complete.
•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected
mode is activated. The selected mode indicator
appears.
Display
P
.
AE
/
EFFECT
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
Menu Screen
.... select “OFF” in step 4.
SLO
SLO
V I DEO ECHO
OFF
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
SHUTTER
W
W
4x
10x
NOTE:
4
Program AE with special effects can be changed during
recording or during Record-Standby.
1/60
1/100
1/250
1/60
1/100
1/250
TWILIGHT
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance (੬ pg. 30) is initially set to
, but can be changed to your desired
setting. When Twilight is chosen, the
camcorder automatically adjusts the focus
from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From
less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus
manually.
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Use “SLOW”
only in dark areas.
SLOW 4X
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to
quadruple the sensitivity.
SLOW 10X
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to provide
10 times the sensitivity.
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema
mode for a classic look.
NOTES:
● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-like
effect.
MONOTONE
● If the manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW” is
used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.
Like classic black and white films, your
footage is shot in B/W. Used together with
the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic
film” effect.
SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second.
Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV
screen become narrower.
CLASSIC FILM
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
1/100–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second.
The flickering that occurs when shooting under a
fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
1/250, 1/500 –These settings allow fast-moving images
to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable
slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the
darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function
under good lighting conditions.
STROBE
Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
VIDEO ECHO
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your
recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom
magnification of over 10X is not available.
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Exposure Control
Iris Lock
Use this function in the following situations:
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the
following situations:
•When shooting a moving subject.
•When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),
such as when the subject is backing away.
•When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
•When shooting objects under a spotlight.
•When zooming.
•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
•When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
•When the background is overly dark or the subject
light.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through
4 of “Exposure Control”.
1
2
3
4
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu
Screen appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
“
”, then press it.
5
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds.
The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. “ ” changes
to “ ” and the iris is locked. “EXP.” goes out.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen
disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the
exposure control indicator are displayed.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”
to brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken
the image. (maximum 6)
BACKLIGHT Button
5
6
EXP.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Exposure
adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.”
and the highlight bar on the exposure control
indicator go out.
0
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power
Switch to “ ”.
Iris lock
indicator
MENU/BRIGHT
Wheel
NOTE:
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .
Power Switch
.... press BACKLIGHT.
is displayed and the
subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the
previous level.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to display
“AUTO” then press it in step 4. The exposure
control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the
Power Switch to “ ”.
•+3 exposure has the same effect as the
BACKLIGHT Button.
•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the
subject to become too bright and the subject to
become white.
•Backlight compensation is also available when the
Power Switch is set to “ ”.
•Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating the
MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step
5. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/
BRIGHT wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in
step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2
seconds.
when the exposure
is set to “MANUAL” and
the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
Iris
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-
lit environments to keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in
more light.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
A term that refers to the correctness of color
reproduction under various lighting. If the white
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under
various types of lighting.
balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately
reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional color/tint reproduction.
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment, and select “ MAN.”.
1
2
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that
the white paper fills the screen.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until
1
2
3
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3
4
begins blinking.
When the setting is completed,
blinking.
stops
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu
Screen appears.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Only the
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
Manual White Balance indicator
displayed.
is
“
”, then press it. The Menu Screen
disappears and “W.BAL” and the currently
selected mode are displayed.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
4
desired mode.
“AUTO” – White balance is adjusted automati-
cally (factory preset).
“
“
“
“
MAN.” – White balance is set manually.
” – Outdoors on a sunny day.
” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.
” – A video light or similar type of lighting
is used.
White paper
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Selection is
complete.
5
Power Switch
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power
Switch to “ ”.
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The
white balance is adjusted based on the color,
changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green;
blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper
purple.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or
Monotone (੬ pg. 28) 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. 21).
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is
different depending on the light source, the subject
tint will differ depending on the white balance
settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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Play/Pause Button
Load a tape (੬ pg. 12).
(
4/6)
1
2
Rewind Button (2
)
Fast-Forward Button
Set the Power Switch to “
” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start
playback, press 4/6.
(
3
)
Stop Button (5)
•To stop playback, press 5.
Power Zoom
Lever (VOL.)
•Press
2
to rewind, or
3
to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to
turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the
volume.
NOTES:
● 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
Speaker
“OFF”, then to “
”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 34).
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the
camera body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
•When power is supplied from a battery: the “
”
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.
When power is supplied through the DC cord: “
does not appear.
”
Lock Button
•During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed.
Power Switch
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the
sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.
1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.
● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still
image.
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.
1) Press
3
for forward or
2
for reverse search during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
● During playback, press and hold
2
or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback.
2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for
reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.
Ⅲ To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 42).
PLAYBACK Advanced Features
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Power Switch
Lock Button
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro
Comp (੬ pg. 47, 48).
Set the Power Switch to “
” while pressing down
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen
appears.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function icon, and press it. The selected
function menu appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, and press it to display the Sub
Menu.
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
5
6
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Display
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“
1RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu
Screen.
V I DEO MENU
1RETURN
Menu Screen
SOUND
12B I T
MODE
STEREO
SOUND MODE
੬ pg. 33.
੬ pg. 33.
੬ pg. 48.
M
ODE
S
S
OUND
OUND
L
SYNCHRO
R
REC MODE
12BIT MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
Allows you to set the
video recording mode (SP
or LP) depending on your
preference (੬ pg. 13).
It is recommended you
use “REC MODE” in the
“VIDEO MENU” when
using this camcorder as a
recorder during digital
dubbing (੬ pg. 39).
D I SPLAY
1RETURN
M
ENU
ON
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I
ME
T I ME CODE
OFF
* Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”,
which appears when the Power Switch is set
to “ ” (੬ pg. 25). The parameters are the
same as in the description on pg. 25.
ON SCREEN*
Makes the camcorder’s
indications appear/
disappear from the
connected TV screen.
NOTES:
● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power
DATE/TIME*
TIME CODE*
Makes the date/time
appear/disappear on the
camcorder.
Switch is set to “
23).
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 13,
● 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.
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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. 32, 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
1
SP
4
DEC 25 ’00
:
:
:
PM
5
30
TC 12 34 24
Frames*
Seconds
Minutes
*30 frames = 1 second
PLAYBACK Basic Connections
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
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A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input
connectors
To AV
To TV or VCR
White to
AUDIO L IN
Core filter
TV
Audio/Video cable
(provided)
Red to
AUDIO R IN
Connector cover*
Yellow: Not connected
To S-VIDEO IN
Core filter
To S
VCR
S-Video cable
(optional)
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.
B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
White to
AUDIO L IN
TV
To AV
Red to
AUDIO R IN
Yellow to VIDEO IN
Core filter
To TV or VCR
Audio/Video cable
VCR
(provided)
Connector cover*
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.
EN35
NOTES:
Make sure all units are turned off.
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack (੬ pg. 9).
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 34).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
● Use the provided Audio/Video cable, making sure
to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable.
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the
sheet included in the package for details on its
availability. Make sure to connect the end with a
core filter to the camcorder. The core filter
reduces interference.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
3
4
5
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).
•Time Code
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections
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Connection To A Personal
Computer
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC with a DV
connector-equipped capture board installed.
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
1
2
Power Switch
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the DV
cable as shown in the illustration.
Connector
cover
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
” while
3
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
and turn on the PC.
To DV
NOTES:
IN/OUT
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
(੬ pg. 9).
Core filter
● The date/time information cannot be captured into the
PC.
● Refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for the
DV connector-equipped capture board.
● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter
attached. The core filter reduces interference.
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
To DV
connector
PC with DV
connector-equipped
capture board
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Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector
Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows
you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also
possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto
another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This
function is called Digital Dubbing (੬ pg. 39), which
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.
Power Switch
Connector
cover
Make sure all units are turned off.
1
2
3
Make connections to the device you want to connect
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.
To DV IN/OUT
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable
(optional) to the printer’s PC connector and the PC’s
RS-232C connector.
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
and turn on the other units.
” while
4
Core filter
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack
(੬ pg. 9).
To DV IN
connector
To DV
connector
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be
used as a recorder (੬ pg. 39).
● If Still Playback, Fast-Forward or Rewind is attempted
with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the
DV connector, the image will take on an effect similar to
a colored mosaic pattern or it will become black.
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected
units.
Video unit equipped with
a DV input connector
To PC
connector
● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter
attached. The core filter reduces interference.
Core filter
Digital Printer
PC connection
cable (optional)
To RS-232C
PC
DUBBING
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Dubbing To A VCR
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 34 and 35.
1
2
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
Power Switch
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
3
4
To AV
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press
4/6 on the camcorder.
Core filter
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
5
6
7
Record mode.
Connector cover**
To S
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
4/6 on the camcorder.
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
Core filter
NOTES:
● Use the provided Audio/Video cable, making sure to
connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The
core filter reduces interference.
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable.
S-Video cable
(optional)
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet
included in the package for details on its availability.
Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 42) in step 5.
● Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications
do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are
being recorded onto the new tape.
White to
AUDIO L IN
To
Yellow to
VIDEO IN
Red to
AUDIO R
IN
S-VIDEO IN
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV . . .
VCR
TV
•Date/Time
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 32).
•Time Code
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 32).
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting the cables, open this cover.
EN39
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any
image or sound deterioration.
[To use this camcorder as a player]
Power Switch
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
Connector cover
1
2
To DV
IN/OUT
Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped
with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in
the illustration.
Core filter
Press
4
to play back the source tape.
3
4
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
To DV
IN/OUT
NOTES:
Video unit equipped
with DV connector
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger
as the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬pg. 9).
● If the remote control is used when both the player and
recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the
same operation. To prevent this from happening, press
the buttons on both units.
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be
used as a recorder.
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on
the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that
an unusual image is not dubbed.
PLAY (4
)
STOP (5)
● 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” (੬ pg. 42) or “Snapshot” is
attempted during playback, only the original playback
image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/
OUT connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter
attached. The core filter reduces interference.
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .
1. Turn the Power Switch to “
” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32)
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV. IN” appears on the screen.
DV. IN
DV. IN
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. “DV. IN” changes to “
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “
“DV. IN”.
”.
” returns to
NOTES:
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current
“SOUND MODE” setting (੬ pg. 23).
● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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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.
If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pgs. 43 – 48), use the optional RM-V700U remote
control.
Installing The Batteries (RM-V715U,
provided)
The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size
1
batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”
(੬ pg. 63).
3
Open the battery compartment cover as
–
2
illustrated.
1
2
3
+
+
–
Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in the
correct direction.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Installing The Battery
A
B
1
(RM-V700U, optional)
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
2
There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out
3
of the RM-V700U.
1
1
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the
Lock hole
lock hole.
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the
battery holder.
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
2
3
have the “+” mark visible.
2
3
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
in the RM-V700U instruction manual.
1
Knob
1
Remote sensor
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.
Transmitted beam
effective area
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.
5m (16 ft)
30°
30°
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RM-V715U
(provided)
RM-V700U (optional)
1
#
@
1
%
2
8
$
7
8
3
4
5
6
2
9
0
!
@
9
0
^
5
4
3
!
6
7
&
Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set
to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”) .
With the camcorder’s Power Switch
set to “ ”.
1 Infrared beam
transmitting window
Transmits the beam signal.
2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 42)
3 PLAY Button
—
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)
4 REW Button
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 31)
5 STOP Button
—
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)
6 INSERT Button
੬ pg. 50
7 REC TIME Button*
—
ANIM. Button*
8 START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
9 FF Button
—
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 31)
0 PAUSE Button
—
—
Pause (੬ pg. 46)
! A.DUB Button
੬ pg. 49
@ INT. TIME Button*
—
—
SELF TIMER Button*
# PAUSE IN Connector
$ MBR SET Button
% VISS Button*
—
—
੬ pg. 44
੬ pg. 43
^ VCR CTL Button
& R.A.EDIT Buttons
—
—
੬ pg. 43
੬ pg. 43 – 48
*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.
# – & : RM-V700U only
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
42
EN
Remote sensor
FEATURE: Playback Zoom
PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 25X at any time
during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.
Make sure the remote control is pointed at the
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.
ⅢTo end zoom, press and hold W until magnification
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press
PLAY (4).
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
Zoom Buttons
PLAY
STOP
Normal playback
Press T
EN43
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see
VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by
operating the VCR manually.
VCR (Recording deck)
Use the optional RM-V700U remote control.
Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed
in the remote control (੬ pg. 40).
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
MBR SET
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
VCR CTL
1
2
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.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding VCR CTL, 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 VCR CTL for this one).
RM-V700U
(optional)
VCR CODE LIST
You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
VCR BRAND
NAME
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
VCR BRAND
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
NAME
IMPORTANT
GE
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ
2ꢀ
`ꢀ
4
PHILIPS
3
7
3ꢀ
2
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with
yours or may offer limited functions.
PANASONIC
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8ꢀ
NOTES:
HITACHI
6
6
6ꢀ
3
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and
try step 2.
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
ꢀ
RCA
9
9
6
6
9
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
6ꢀ
3ꢀ
`
MAGNAVOX
9
1
7
7
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6
● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,
use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control’s batteries run out, the
VCR brand you have set will be erased.
In that case, replace the old battery with a new one
to reset the VCR brand.
SANYO
SHARP
SONY
3
3
6ꢀ
5
MITSUBISHI
NEC
6
6
7ꢀ
8
1
1
5ꢀ
`
3
3
7ꢀ
8
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
2
ꢀ
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
6
6
9ꢀ
1
1
6
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
44
EN
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Also refer to pg. 34 and 35.
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause
1
connector . . .
... connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote
pause connector but equipped with an R.A.
EDIT connector . . .
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
To AV
To JLIP/
EDIT
Connector
cover**
Core
filter
A VCR other than above . . .
... connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.
Core filter
To S
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the
Editing cable
(provided)
2
3
Power Switch to “
” while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
Core filter
Audio/Video
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).
S-Video cable
(optional)
cable
(provided)
White to
AUDIO L IN
NOTES:
● Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,
they will be recorded onto the new tape.
Yellow to
VIDEO IN*
Red to
AUDIO R IN
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 32).
•Time Code
To
S-VIDEO IN
To Remote
PAUSE or
R.A.EDIT
VCR
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 32).
To PAUSE IN
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).
● Use the provided cables, making sure to connect the
end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter
reduces interference.
TV
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the
YTU94146A S-Video cable.
RM-V700U
(optional)
Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet
included in the package for details on its availability.
Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected
instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting cables, open this cover.
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE
Make sure you connect the end with the
core filter to the camcorder.
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SELECT SCENES
Program
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/OFF on
the remote control.
I N
OUT
MODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
:
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1–– –– ––
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on the
remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the
Random Assemble Editing Menu.
5
6
7
:
T I ME CODE –– ––
TOTAL
:
00 00
At the end of the scene, press IN/OUT. The Edit-Out
position appears in the Random Assemble Editing
Menu.
Remote sensor
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to register additional scenes.
•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.
NOTES:
● When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points
so that there is a relatively large difference between
them.
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the
recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be canceled
and editing will not take place.
● If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and
Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the
edited version.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately as
seconds, the time code total time may not match the
total program time exactly.
RM-V700U
(optional)
FF
REW
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
PLAY
IN/OUT
ON/OFF
CANCEL
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
46
EN
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of
11 the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote
12 sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
13 camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right
Recording Start/Stop Button
through to the end of the last registered scene.
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does
not start editing.
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters
the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-
Pause mode.
•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
M
ODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
:
~
:
1–– 00 25 02 05–– ––
:
~
:
2–– 07 18 08 31–– ––
:
~
:
3–– 03 33 05 53–– ––
:
~
:
4–– 09 30 13 15–– ––
:
~
:
5–– 15 55 16 20–– ––
:
~
~
~
6–– –– ––
7
8
:
:
T I ME CODE 16 30
TOTAL
1
9
39
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
14 VCR.
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press
Remote Sensor
ON/OFF on the remote control.
NOTES:
● Pressing 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. 19).
RM-V700U
(optional)
PAUSE
ON/OFF
VCR REC STBY
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Program 1
For More Accurate Editing
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to
Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing
for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time,
you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have
recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited
tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder
against your VCR.
I N
OUT
MODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
:
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1–– –– ––
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
:
T I ME CODE –– ––
TOTAL
:
00 00
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the
1
2
3
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and
press ON/OFF.
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
TV
VCR
(Recording deck)
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-
In point.
Remote sensor
Play back the dubbed scene.
•If any images from the scene prior to the
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were
recorded, that means your VCR moves too quickly
from Record-Pause to Record mode.
•If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress, the
VCR is slow to start recording.
RM-V700U
(optional)
ON/OFF
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
48
EN
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER
MENU/BRIGHT Dial
TIMING
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
4
5
6
sensor and press ON/OFF to make the Random
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the
MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and
press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to
“SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO”
is highlighted.
Display
Based on the diagnostics performed (੬ pg. 47), you
can now advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating
the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. You can also
delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU/
BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. The adjustment range is
from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting.
V I DEO MENU
1RETURN
SOUND
12B I T
M
ODE
MODE
+
SYNCHRO
1
.
0
REC MODE
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
7
“1RETURN” and press it twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning
with step 4 on page 45.
TV
NOTES:
VCR
(Recording deck)
● 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.
Remote sensor
● Depending on the recorder, there may be situations
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.
RM-V700U
(optional)
ON/OFF
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Display
Audio Dubbing
6e
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. 34).
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
1
2
3
will start, then press PAUSE (6).
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.
Press PLAY (4), then begin “narrating”.
Speak into the microphone.
•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP
4
(5).
Speaker
Power Switch
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .
.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32, 33).
Remote sensor
NOTES:
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Dubbing.
●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded
areas.
●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move
the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn
down the TV’s volume.
Stereo
microphone
●If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-recording and
then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective
from the point where 16-bit recording began.
●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-bit
audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops
(੬ pg. 59).
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
A.DUB
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
50
EN
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The
original audio remains unchanged.
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure that
“TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen
(੬ pg. 32).
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the
television, make connections (੬ pg. 34).
Display
6w
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and
1
press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point
Lock Button
(੬ pg. 33).
:
TC 12 34
Press REW (2) until the Edit-In point is located, then
Power Switch
2
3
press PAUSE (6).
Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control,
then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code
(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-
Pause mode.
Remote sensor
Press START/STOP to begin editing.
•Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in
step 1.
•To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again
to resume editing.
4
To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then STOP
5
(5).
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 28) can be used
to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time information
changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the
tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure
you only edit recorded areas.
START/STOP
PLAY
REW
STOP
PAUSE
INSERT
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting
stops (੬ pg. 59).
TROUBLESHOOTING
EN51
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. •The power is not connected
properly.
1. •Connect the AC Power
Adapter/Charger securely
(੬ pg. 9).
•The battery is dead.
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(੬ pg. 8, 9).
2. “SET DATE/TIME!”
2. •The date/time is not set.
•The built-in clock battery
has run out and the
2. •Set the date/time (੬ pg. 11).
•Consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacement.
appears.
previously set date/time has
been erased.
3. Recording cannot be
3. •The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
3. •Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”
(੬ pg. 12).
performed.
•The Power Switch is set to
“
” or “OFF”.
•Set the Power Switch to
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
“
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 15).
•Replace with new cassette
(੬ pg. 12).
•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/
BRIGHT wheel.
5. •The Power Switch is set to
5. •Set the Power Switch to
“
”.
“
” (੬ pg. 15).
6. The focus does not adjust
6. •Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode
(੬ pg. 21).
automatically.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (੬ pg. 62).
7. The cassette will not load
7. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
7. •Set it in the right position
(੬ pg. 12).
properly.
•The battery’s charge is low.
•Install a fully charged
battery (੬ pg. 8, 9).
8. Snapshot mode cannot be
8. •The Squeeze mode is
8. •Disengage the Squeeze
used.
selected.
mode (੬ pg. 24).
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
52
EN
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. The color of Snapshot
9. •The light source or the
subject does not include
white. Or there are various
different light sources
behind the subject.
9. •Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame
(੬ pg. 16).
looks strange.
•Turn off Sepia and
•The Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.
Monotone (੬ pg. 28).
10. The image taken using
10. •Press the BACKLIGHT
10. •Shooting was performed
Snapshot is too dark.
Button (੬ pg. 29).
under backlit conditions.
11. Digital Zoom does not
11. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or
“250X” in the Menu Screen
(੬ pg. 23).
11. •10X optical zoom is
selected.
work.
•“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to
“VIDEO ECHO” in the
Menu Screen.
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are
being used in a scene
transition.
•Disengage the “VIDEO
ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 18,
28).
•Wait until the Picture Wipe
or Dissolve effects are
completed (੬ pg. 18, 26).
12. Program AE with special
effects and Fade/Wipe
Effects do not work.
12. •Set the Power Switch to
12. •The Power Switch is set to
“
” (੬ pg. 26, 28).
“
”.
13. The Black & White Fader
13. •Turn off Sepia and Mono-
13. •The Sepia or Monotone
does not work.
tone (੬ pg. 26, 28).
mode is activated.
14. The Dissolve function does
14. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or
Slow Shutter before adding
Dissolve to a scene
14. •The Sepia, Monotone or
Slow Shutter mode of
not work.
Program AE with special
effects is activated.
transition (੬ pg. 26, 28).
•Set “WIDE MODE” to
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode
(੬ pg. 24).
•“WIDE MODE” is set to
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu
Screen.
•Make sure you have
selected the mode of
Program AE with special
effects you want before
starting editing
•The previously selected
mode of Program AE with
special effects was changed
after the last selected scene
for editing was registered.
(੬ pg. 26, 28).
15. The Picture Wipe and
Dissolve functions do not
work.
15. •Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve before beginning
recording. The effects are
then automatically activated
(੬ pg. 26).
15. •The last selected editing
scene is ending.
•At the end of the last
selected scene for editing,
the Power Switch was set to
“OFF”.
•Do not turn off the
camcorder’s power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased (੬ pg. 26).
•The power is off.
•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. 26).
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
16. The picture wipe function
16 •The Slow Shutter mode is
activated.
16. •Disengage the Slow Shutter
mode or set “WIDE MODE”
to “OFF” before preparing
to use the Picture Wipe
does not work.
•“WIDE MODE” is not set to
“OFF”.
(੬ pg. 24, 26, 28).
17. Scene transition does not
17. •When using “Picture Wipe/
Dissolve” (੬ pg. 26), there
is a delay of a fraction of a
second between the
17.
go as expected.
previous record stop-point
and the Dissolve start-point.
This is normal, but this slight
delay becomes especially
noticeable when shooting
fast-moving subject or
————
during rapid panning.
18. The Video Echo mode
18. •The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in use.
•“WIDE MODE” is set to
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu
Screen.
18. •Set “WIDE MODE” to
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode
(੬ pg. 24).
does not work.
•Do not try to use the Video
Echo mode during a Fade-In
or Fade-Out (੬ pg. 26, 28).
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in
progress.
19. Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image
19 •When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.
19. •If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set GAIN
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in
the Menu Screen
looks like it is activated.
(੬ pg. 23).
20. There is no strobe when
the Classic Film or Strobe
mode is activated.
20. •The Picture Wipe or
20. •Do not try to use the Classic
Film or Strobe mode during
a scene transition
Dissolve function is in use.
(੬ pg. 26, 28).
21. White Balance cannot be
21. •The Sepia or Monotone
21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White
activated.
mode is activated.
Balance (੬ pg. 28, 30).
22. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
22. •This is a result of exceed-
ingly high contrast, and is
not a malfunction.
22.
————
23. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen
becomes red or black for
an instant.
23. •This is not a malfunction.
23.
————
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
54
EN
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
24. •“DATE/TIME” is set to
“OFF” in the Menu Screen.
•Self-Recording is performed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
24. During recording, the date/
24. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”
in the Menu Screen
time does not appear.
(੬ pg. 25).
•During Self-Recording, the
date/time does not appear
(੬ pg. 15).
25. The indicators and
25. •“ON SCREEN” is set to
“SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE”
is set to “OFF” in the Menu
Screen.
25. •Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD”
or “LCD/TV” and set
“TIME CODE” to “ON”
in the Menu Screen
messages do not appear.
(੬ pg. 25, 32).
26. Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.
26. • In places subject to low
temperature, images become
dark due to the characteristics
of the LCD monitor. When
this happens, the displayed
colors differ from those that
are actually recorded. This is
not a defect of the camcorder.
•When the LCD monitor's
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life,
26. •Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor
(੬ pg. 14, 15).
images on the LCD monitor
become dark. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
27. The rear of the LCD
27. •The light used to illuminate
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
27. •Close the LCD monitor to
turn it off or set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, and let the
unit cool down.
monitor is hot.
28. The indicators and the
image color on the LCD
monitor are not clear.
28. •This may occur when the
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.
28.
————
29. The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications
blink.
29. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects,
certain modes of Program AE
with special effects, “DIS”
and other functions that
29. •Re-read the sections
covering Fade/Wipe effects,
Program AE with special
effects and “DIS”
cannot be used together are
selected at the same time.
(੬ pg. 24, 26 – 28).
EN55
SYMPTOM
30. Colored bright spots
appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
30. •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
30.
————
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 %)
31. During recording, sound
31. •This is normal.
31.
————
cannot be heard.
32. Play, Rewind and Fast-
Forward functions do not
work.
32. •The Power Switch is not set
32. •Set the Power Switch to
” (੬ pg. 31).
to “
”.
“
33. The tape is moving, but
33. •Your TV has AV input
terminals, but is not set to its
VIDEO mode.
33. •Set the TV to the mode
or channel appropriate
for video playback
there is no picture.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
(੬ pg. 34, 35).
•Close the cassette holder
cover (੬ pg. 12).
34. The LCD monitor image is
34. •During playback of the
unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
34.
distorted.
————
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
35. Images on the LCD
35. •The speaker volume is too
35. •Turn the speaker volume
monitor are jittery.
great.
down (੬ pg. 31).
36. Blocks of noise appear
during playback, or there is
no playback picture and
the screen becomes blue.
36.
36. •Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
————
cassette (੬ pg. 64).
37. The LCD monitor, the
viewfinder and the lens
have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
37.
37. •Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage (੬ pg. 62).
————
38. An unusual mark appears.
38.
38. •Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
————
indications (੬ pg. 57 – 59).
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
56
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
39. An error indication
39. •A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case
the camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
39. •Remove the power supply
(battery pack, etc.) and wait a
few minutes for the indication
to clear. When it does, you
can resume using the
(E01 — E06) appears.
camcorder.
If the indication remains even
though you repeat the above
two or three times, please
consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
40. The charger indicator on
the AC Power Adapter/
Charger does not light.
40. • The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/low.
•Charging is difficult in
places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures.
40. •To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it
in places with a temperature
of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
95°F) (੬ pg. 63).
41. Picture does not appear on
41. •The lens cap is attached.
•The LCD monitor's
brightness setting is too
dark.
41. •Remove the lens cap
(੬ pg. 14).
the LCD monitor.
•Adjust the brightness of the
LCD monitor (੬ pg. 14).
•If the monitor is tilted
upward 180 degrees, open
the monitor fully (੬ pg. 15).
42. When the image is printed
from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom
of the screen.
42. •This is not a malfunction.
42. •By recording with “DIS”
activated (੬ pg. 24) this
can be avoided.
43. When the camcorder is
connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder
does not operate.
43. •The DV cable was plugged/
unplugged with power
turned on.
43. •Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again, then
operate it.
INDEX Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
EN57
*
3
*
4
1 2
*
w
F. AUTO
40
SP 35
x
W
T
5
7
*
6
8
9
q
(
&
%
REC
444
6w
)
PHOTO
2
*
^
0
–
+
BR I GHT
DEC 25 00
’
$
:
:
TC 23 25
PM 5 30
*
@
#
!
*
1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
(੬ pg. 26, 27)
2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
(੬ pg. 24)
3 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
(੬ pg. 13)
@ •BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
monitor. (੬ pg. 14)
•SOUND : Displays the sound mode for
approx. 5 seconds after turning on
the camcorder.
(੬ pg. 23)
*
# Displays the Time Code.
(੬ pg. 19, 25)
*
$ Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
(੬ pg. 21)
(੬ pg. 29)
^ Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is
engaged. ੬ pg. 24)
4 Displays the tape remaining time.
(੬ pg. 14)
5 Appears during zooming.
% Appears when the iris is locked.
Zoom level indicator
(੬ pg. 18)
*
6 •“REC” appears during recording.
•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.
(੬ pg. 14)
& Displays the selected Program AE with special
effects.
(੬ pg. 28)
7 Appears while the tape is running.
8 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert
(੬ pg. 14)
* Appears when the exposure is adjusted.
(੬ pg. 29)
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. (੬ pg. 50)
( Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
(੬ pg. 30)
9 •Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during
zooming.
(੬ pg. 18)
) Appears when taking a Snapshot. (੬ pg. 16, 17)
•
: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically
adjusted. (੬ pg. 23)
q Appears when backlight compensation is used.
(੬ pg. 29)
0 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to
*
w Appears when the power switch is set to “ ”.
(੬ pg. 15)
cut down on noise created by wind. (੬ pg. 25)
! Displays the date/time.
(੬ pg. 11)
*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen
(੬ pg. 25, 32).
INDEX Indications (cont.)
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
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1 Displays the sound mode.
(੬ pg. 32, 33)
2 Displays the tape speed.
(੬ pg. 13)
1
2
3
3 Appears while a tape is running.
4
: Playback
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search
: Rewind/Shuttle search
: Pause
: Forward slow-motion
: Reverse slow-motion
: Audio Dubbing
12B I T
L
/
SOUND
1
LP
4
6
1
e
4
6
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause
4 Displays the date/time.
(੬ pg. 32, 33)
5 Displays the time code.
(੬ pg. 32, 33)
VOLUME
6 •BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
DEC 25 00
’
monitor.
(੬ pg. 14)
:
:
:
TC 10 06 20 PM 5 30
•SOUND : Displays the speaker volume.
(੬ pg. 31)
The level indicator moves.
6
5
4
Warning Indications
Indications
Function
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator
blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded.
(੬ pg. 12)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION SWITCH
Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.
(੬ pg. 12)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
(੬ pg. 64)
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
EN59
Indications
Function
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or
TAPE!
“
”.
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
(੬ pg. 15)
TAPE END
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
DIFFERENT
FORMATTED TAPE
●Appears when the date/time is not set.
●Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the
(੬ pg. 11)
SET DATE/TIME!
previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer
for replacement.
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
LENS CAP
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
A. DUB ERROR!
(੬ pg. 49)
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP
mode.
(੬ pg. 49)
ON AN LP RECORDED
TAPE>
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit
audio.
(੬ pg. 49)
<CANNOT DUB
●Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
ON A 16BIT
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 49)
RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION SWITCH>
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
(੬ pg. 50)
INSERT ERROR!
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
(੬ pg. 50)
ON AN LP RECORDED
TAPE>
●Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 50)
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION SWITCH>
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this
camcorder is being used as a recorder.
COPYING FAILED
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few
minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E01 — E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
60
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r
t
(
)
q
1
u y
w
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
e
# $ %
o
i
9 0 ! @
E R
Q
W
p
^ & *
EN61
Controls
Connectors
1 Monitor Open Button
To connect a cable to the following connector
the LCD monitor.
&, open
[PUSH OPEN] ..................................... ੬ pg. 14
2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 10
& J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level
Interface Protocol)/EDIT] ...................... ੬ pg. 44
•Connect the editing cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing.
3 Battery Release Button
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 9
4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... ੬ pg. 22
•LCD Monitor BRIGHT
•Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR
to control it from the computer using the
provided Software.
•JLIP-controlled editing from the camcorder to a
VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped
with a J terminal.
(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. ੬ pg. 14
5 Snapshot Button
[SNAPSHOT]................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17
6 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 18
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 31
* DC Input Connector .............................. ੬ pg. 9
7 Snapshot Mode Button
The connectors
(
to
q
are located beneath a cover.
[MODE] .............................................. ੬ pg. 16
( Audio/Video Output Connector
8 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. ੬ pg. 12
[AV] ........................................ ੬ pg. 34, 38, 44
9 Stop Button [5] ................................... ੬ pg. 31
) Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]
(i.link*) .................................... ੬ pg. 36, 37, 39
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
0 •Rewind Button [2] ......................... ੬ pg. 31
•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... ੬ pg. 29
! Play/Pause Button [4/6] ...................... ੬ pg. 31
@ •Fast-Forward Button [3] ................. ੬ pg. 31
•FOCUS Button .................................. ੬ pg. 21
q S-Video Output Connector [S] ... ੬ pg. 34, 38, 44
# Power Switch
[
,
,
, OFF] ........................... ੬ pg. 15
Indicators
$ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 14
% Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 14
w Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 14
e Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 14
^ Video Light Switch
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON] ...................... ੬ pg. 20
Other Parts
r •Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 40
•Camera Sensor
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
t Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 10
y Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 20
u Stereo Microphone .............................. ੬ pg. 49
i Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 10
o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10
p Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 9
Q LCD Monitor ................................. ੬ pg. 14, 15
W Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 31
E Stud Hole ............................................ ੬ pg. 10
R Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 10
USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder
62
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After Use
Turn off the camcorder.
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft
cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again
with a dry cloth.
1
2
1
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically. Remove the cassette.
Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
2
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.
3
4
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
3
4
Press BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery
pack.
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical
position. Carefully open the cover on the
bottom of the viewfinder 1.
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the
interior of the viewfinder with it 2.
5
6
Close the cover. Tilt the viewfinder back to the
horizontal position.
Remove.
Cassette holder
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine
or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery
pack has been removed or other power units have
been disconnected.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
refer to the cautions of each product.
OPEN/EJECT
Switch
Cassette holder
cover
PUSH HERE
1
Cover
BATTERY
RELEASE Button
Lens
blower
2
CAUTIONS
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
areas other than the USA
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
EN63
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:
Terminals
1. To avoid hazards . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
Plug adapter
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede chemical
reaction, while warmer temperatures can
prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery every 6 months when storing the
battery pack over a long period time.
Video Light
DANGER
Ⅲ The video light can become extremely
hot. Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot for some time.
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
(11-13/16”) between the video light and people or
objects.
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
.... 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 (50°F to 95°F)
Operation ........... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
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.
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or
explode.
●Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C (68°F).
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 40.
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.
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be
stored for an extended period to avoid battery
leakage which can cause malfunctions.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
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2. Avoid using the unit . . .
Cassettes
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
nas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
....make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.
....be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
....make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
....do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
This slackens the tape and can result in damage.
....do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
2. Store cassettes . . .
....away from heaters or other heat sources.
....out of direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.
....where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
....where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
....vertically, in their original cases.
.... 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.
LCD Monitor
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap or the grip.
....push it strongly or apply any shocks.
....place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on
the bottom.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
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.
•No picture during playback.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
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.
....open the camcorder’s chassis.
....disassemble or modify the unit.
....short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
....allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
....remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
....leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
EN65
About moisture condensation . . .
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
● 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
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Change or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool
place to a warm place, after heating a cold
room, under extremely humid conditions or
in a place directly subjected to the cool air
from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
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.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
TERMS
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A
F
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 8, 9
Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 49
Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 21
Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 15, 31
Fade-In/Out ........................................ ੬ pg. 26, 27
Fast-Forward The Tape.............................. ੬ pg. 31
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ ੬ pg. 31
G
B
Gain Up ................................................... ੬ pg. 23
Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 29
Battery Low .............................................. ੬ pg. 58
Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 63
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 14
Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 10
I
Icons ................................................ ੬ pg. 23 – 25
Insert Editing............................................. ੬ pg. 50
Iris............................................................ ੬ pg. 29
Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 29
C
Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 33
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 8
Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 24
Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 28
Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 62
Connections ...................... ੬ pg. 9, 34, 36 – 39, 44
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 15
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Indications ..................................... ੬ pg. 57 – 59
D
Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 12
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 14
Date/Time Display ........................ ੬ pg. 25, 32, 33
Date/Time Settings .................................... ੬ pg. 11
Demonstration Mode ............................ ੬ pg. 7, 24
Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 18, 23
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... ੬ pg. 24
Diopter Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 10
Dubbing............................................. ੬ pg. 38, 39
M
Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 21
Menu Screen, CAMERA MENU........... ੬ pg. 23, 24
Menu Screen, DISPLAY MENU ........... ੬ pg. 25, 32
Menu Screen, MANUAL MENU.......... ੬ pg. 24, 25
Menu Screen, VIDEO MENU .................... ੬ pg. 32
Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 28
E
Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 12
Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 29
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P
T
Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... ੬ pg. 26, 27
Playback Zoom ........................................ ੬ pg. 42
Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 15
Printer ...................................................... ੬ pg. 37
Program AE With Special Effects................ ੬ pg. 28
Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 6
Tally ................................................... ੬ pg. 14, 23
Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 24
Time Code.............................. ੬ pg. 19, 25, 32, 33
Tripod Mounting....................................... ੬ pg. 10
Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 28
U
R
Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 12
Random Assemble Editing................. ੬ pg. 43 – 48
Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 14
Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 13
Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 40
Reset ........................................................ ੬ pg. 25
Rewind The Tape...................................... ੬ pg. 31
V
Video Echo ............................................... ੬ pg. 28
Video Light ............................................... ੬ pg. 20
W
White Balance.......................................... ੬ pg. 30
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 24
Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 25
Wipe In/Out ....................................... ੬ pg. 26, 27
S
Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 15
Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 28
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 43
Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 31
Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 28
Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 28
Snapshot ............................................ ੬ pg. 16, 17
Snapshot Mode .................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17
Sound Mode................................. ੬ pg. 23, 32, 33
Speaker Volume ....................................... ੬ pg. 31
Specifications ..................................... ੬ pg. 68, 69
Squeeze ................................................... ੬ pg. 24
Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 31
Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 28
Z
Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 18
SPECIFICATIONS
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Camcorder
For General
Power supply
: DC 6.3 V
DC 7.2 V
(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)
(Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off
Video light
: Approx. 4.3 W
: Approx. 5.3 W
: Approx. 3.5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
: 80 mm x 96 mm x 159 mm (3-3/16" x 3-13/16" x 6-5/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)
Weight
: Approx. 550 g (1.3 lbs)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Storage temperature
Pickup
: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
: 35% to 80%
: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
: 1/4" CCD
Lens
: F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
: ø37 mm
: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD
: Monaural
Filter diameter
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Speaker
For Digital Video Camera
Format
: DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
: NTSC standard
Recording/Playback format
: Video: Digital component recording
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
Cassette
: Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
: SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time
(using 80 min. cassette)
: SP: 80 min.
LP: 120 min.
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For Connectors
S
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output
AV
Video output
Audio output
DV
: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo
Input/output
JLIP/EDIT
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada
Other countries
Power consumption
Output
: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
: 23 W
Charge
VTR
: DC 7.2 V
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.2 A
, 1.8 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
: 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm (2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/8")
: Approx. 250 g (0.56 lbs)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.
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