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JVC GR-D63 Digital Camera User Manual

1. I Viewfinder Adjustment GETTING STARTED cu 9 I Brightness Adjustment Of The Display T Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Dioptre Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers 1 Set the Power Switch to m or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 12 3 Press the MIMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select J and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select BRIGHT and press it The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Rotate the IMMENU VOL Wheel until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by pulling out the viewfinder setting PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER pg 24 26 and adjusting as described above MMENU VOL d Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting Socket and stud hole
2. 12 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cu 25 SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame AX SG IRN PIN UP FRAME FULL For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording lt pg 31 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO ZA The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor light
3. 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Set cg s Iu COPY to ON c pg 24 28 6 Press II to start playback 7 At the point you want to dub press kl again to engage Still Playback 8 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The KPJ indication appears during dubbing The selected image is stored in the memory card NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed e If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE MODE pg 26 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided pg 16 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 gu ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with
4. Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to Cie Bu pg 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 eu FEATURES FOR RECORDING FOCUS SNAPSHOT MMENU VOL Lock Button SZE a Power Switch fl Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases perform Manual Focus e When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low Focus detection zone e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A and AS NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean lt gt pg 48 When condens
5. The exposure control indicator and B disappear Iris Lock Indicator To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 5 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure by rotating the WM MENU VOL Wheel Then lock the iris in steps 6 and 7 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the WJMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 5 The exposure control and the iris become automatic ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING i Backlight Compensation I Manual White Balance Adjustment Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Press BACKLIGHT The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level Using the BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY BACKLIGHT Button f White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours 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 colour tint reproduction To change the setting Set B to the desired mode c pg 24 The selected mod
6. Digital Dubbing 22 2 e EE 36 Connection To A Personal Computer e 37 Audio Dubbing 98 Insert Editing 55 5 sen ar an EEATT A E EEA AIAT 38 REFERENCES 39 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTIONS USER MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX q TERMS 54 I Provided Accessories AC Adapter AP V14E or AP V15E Power Cord Battery Pack BN V408U B Audio Video Cable 23 5 mini plug to RCA plug Core Filter for USB Cable and optional S Video Cable c pg 6 for attachment Shoulder Strap See the right column for attachment CD ROM Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted in the camcorder Remote Control Unit RM V718U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit USB Cable Lens Cap See the right column for attachment Cable Adapter Alithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables eoe OOOO EES GETTING STARTED ey 5 How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided le
7. Wheel to select FORMAT and press it The FORMAT screen appears 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialised e When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears To cancel initialisation select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it FORMAT E ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK QA en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT J changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings lt pg 25 28 amp Power Switch Pag UV Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch and the Power Switch as follows For Video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e For D S C Playback Menus refe
8. 25 5 Press SNAPSHOT There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Switch position CD or m Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode NOTES To remove the shutter sound refer to BEEP on page 26 e When WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE W lt pg 26 the PHOTO indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible elt Program AE with special effects c pg 30 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks elt SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 25 the Stabiliser will be disabled e During playback as well all snapshot modes are available when T m m COPY is set to OFF in VIDEO Menu lt pg 28 However the shutter sound is not heard During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Motor Drive Mode
9. The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode pg 24 26 The colour of Snapshot looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame lt pg 18 31 e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE pg 24 31 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 2 Press BACKLIGHT c pg 34 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright The subject is too bright gt Set Pi to SPOTLIGHT pg 31 White Balance cannot be activated e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance lt pg 31 Wipe Fader effects do not work REFERENCES e The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to M gt pg 8 The Black amp White Fader does not work e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE t pg 24 31 Program AE with special effects does not work e The Power Switc
10. a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated pg 24 25 this can be avoided 42 cy TROUBLESHOOTING When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it The rear of the LCD monitor is hot e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 9 12 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e 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 monitor or the viewfinder during recording or playback These
11. bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control lt pg 33 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 34 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE 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 om CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect y STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 31 i Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 4 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode pg 24
12. e When power is supplied from a battery the CC battery indicator is displayed pg 43 e When power is supplied from an AC outlet the 2 battery indicator does not appear When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker D S C RECORDING pg 18 Even if DIS is set to ON lt pg 25 the Stabiliser will be disabled If Program AE with special effects lt pg 30 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks elt shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or m and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor The Motor Drive mode c pg 31 is disabled when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rule for Camera File system They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF REFERENCES AO en TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interf
13. Button VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to gint 7 pg 27 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card e When the Power Switch is set to EY or m the currently selected image size appears Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or m you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully I Date Time Settings E Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display m Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus pg 24 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode There is no indication on the display OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e A
14. e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 en D S C RECORDING fl Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot ey ER Card Icon c pg 52 Picture Quality NOTE c pg 27 52 card Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Remaining Number Of Shots c pg 52 e Power pg 6 e Loading a Memory Card gt pg 10 Approximate Number of Storable Images You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for e ca EN taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory rr pg e a b SNAPSHOT ien B Image Size Picture SD Memory Card No Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB Power Switch L 640 x 480 FINE 45 95 205 405 STAN DAS 160 295 625 1215 Monitor Opening 1024 x 768 FINE 20 45 95 190 Button STANDARD 65 145 810 605 MultiMediaCard Image Size Picture Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 640 x 480 FINE 55 105 215 640 x 480 STANDARD 190 320 645 VIDEO MEMORY 1024 x 768 FINE 24 48 100 EE 1024 x 768 STANDARD 75 160 320 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 Optional 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Provided 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality r pg 24 27 5 Press SN
15. equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood Screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry EN 3 Mini IN M S Ge MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked I and memory cards marked Sub o MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark miN make sure you only use memory cards with the mark SB or MultiMediaCard femember that this camcorder is not compati
16. on the camcorder Then tighten the Screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED fi Loading Unloading A Cassette Loading Unloading A Memory Card The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out Cassette holder Erase protection tab 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 Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC po
17. recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight CAUTIONS c 47 About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 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 c
18. shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot for Video Recording lt pg 31 BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 18 31 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 18 31 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or iw Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD The image is displayed on the LCD mon
19. the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape See the right column in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search 7 pg 14 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode c pg 14 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 27 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code 05 43 21 00 00 00 Time code 00 00 00 Already recorded scene Newly reco
20. work if USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion I Playback Using The Remote Control 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 lt pg 16 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 T Pullout the battery holder by inserting a pointed instrument into the slot 2 insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have am the mark visible 1 3 Slide the holder back in Slot until you hear a click Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 15 Buttons And Functions Q Infrar
21. APE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB INSERT ERROR Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt while the Power Switch is set to EY or m and the CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO lt pg 8 Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape X USE CLEANING CASSETTE recorded in the LP mode gt pg 38 Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 38 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette i pg 46 D CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED Q PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs The two indications above swiches alternately every 3 seconds When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or mW and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt pg 39 SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 8 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 8 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens A DUB ER
22. APSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files pg 21 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF gt pg 24 26 Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound of a shutter closing l Normal Playback Of Images D S C PLAYBACK en 19 f Avto Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically You can run through all the images stored in memory numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album MMENU VOL bes e Power Switch XM er Lock Button St TINE Tee J card automatically 1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press II to start Auto Playback f you press ga during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order f you press B during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press Nil To display the next SC To display the PEL image previous image VIDEO MEMORY L Normal Playback p gt gt pa aa Auto Playback i Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particul
23. Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack 7 pg 7 e f 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 e 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 e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 9 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e If Playback Zoom r7 pg 16 or Playback Special Effects pg 16 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable fj Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable USB cable provided L3 To USB connector PC OR B Using DV cable To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector EDITING ey 37 A Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC Capture still moving images in
24. DE 26 Digital Image Stabilisation DIS 25 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 22 bauer ege ed holies 21 35 36 Dubbing from tape to memory card 21 E Erase Protection mornarna aaa A 10 Exposure Control EXPOSURE uses 38 F Fade In Ot ero nieto tees 30 Fast Forward The Tape sss 14 Frame By Frame Playback AAA 16 G Gain Up GAIN UP Gip Adjystme nt znasat e A tt metas l Image Size IMAGE SIZE A 27 Index Playback Of Files AA 19 Indications on the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 52 Initialising A Memory Card FORMAT 23 Insert Editing EE 38 IFiS oh orbe oni boi Bei tite wh Atlante sshd le bese Len 33 IEN Bore DR 33 J Journalistic Shooting sssssssssseses 18 L Loading A Cassette Loading A Memory Card M Manual FOCUS eit tete teen eoe 32 Memory Card ciet eei s 10 45 Menu Screen CAMERA 25 CAMERA DISPLAY esee 27 D S C Playback 20 23 po 27 MANUAL cente terre D e ta 25 SYSTEM 4 e tete eset 26 28 VIE ardet retener tends 28 VIDEO DISPLAY 28 Motor Drive Mode eese 31 MultiMediaCard ssseseeeeeeneee 10 45 N Night SCOpe ete reete teneis 29 P Picture Quality QUALITY oo eee Playback sound SO
25. DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card c pg 21 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each T Load a memory card lt pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select ALL 1 and press it The DPOF screen appears 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection select RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints MENU CURRENT RETURN DPOF ALL1 EXECUTE RETURN T Perform steps 1 5 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The DPOF screen appears 3 Press da or gt gt to select the desired file 4 Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel to select the number indication 00 and press it 5 Select the number of prints by rotating the M MENU VOL Wheel towards to increase number or towards to decrease the DPOF SHEETS 00 RETURN DPOF SHEETS
26. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack T With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 3 Set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN V408U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN V416U Approx 3 hr BN V428U Approx 5 hr Provided NOTES e If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out an
27. ES e Program AE with special effects lt pg 30 can be used to Spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes f 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 e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops pg 43 Power pg 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION cu 39 VIDEO RECORDING pg 11 e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time is based on room temperature of 20 C Charging times 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 Adapter near a radio Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e The following operation stops charging Set the Power Switch to PLAY EY or m Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder Using the optional AA V40 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge
28. F Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark EA appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If the light does not reach the subject the Night Scope function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the White LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred FEATURES FOR RECORDING ey 29 i Night Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed T Set the Power Switch to IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator Eg appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside a while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappea
29. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D63 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 3 to ensure safe use of this product Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory DSC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 5 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 11 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 ADVANCED FEATURES 24 REFERENCES 39 TERMS 54 To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 24 26 LYT1238 001A EN 2 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this produ
30. LETE screen appears 7 Press da or BP to select the desired file 8 Rotate the HIMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the Gam mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted MENU CURRENT ALL RETURN DELETE DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN To delete all files stored in the memory card 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select ALL and press it The DELETE screen appears 7 Rotate the JMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files c pg 20 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it c pg 23 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C cy 21 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card T Load a cassette pg 10 2 Loada memory card lt gt pg 10 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO
31. ROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 38 o o o o ij E t Q 5 o g REFERENCES 44 en TROUBLESHOOTING MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card as digital stills when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded pg 21 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card lt pg 23 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size t
32. T P EFFECT ON OFF The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT zc repeatedly to move KZ the highlight bar to the 1 desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above ES I Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Audio Video S Video cable cable optional provided Cable Adapter l Y C CVBS Video Out Select Switch To TV or VCR I White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN To S VIDEO IN If your VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Not required for watching still images only Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio
33. UND MODE NARRATION Playback Special Effects AA Playback Zoom mh dedu aedi Power Switch Position Priority Setting PRIORITY senes Program AE With Special Effects PROGRAM AE Classic Film CLASSIC FILM 31 Monotone MONOTONE 31 Sepia SEPIA 91 Shutter Speed SHUTTER 30 Snow SNOW 91 Sports SPORTS ee 30 Spotlight SPOTLIGHT ou ee 31 Strobe STROBE 2 Twilight TWILIGHT Protecting Files PROTECT Provided Accessories essen R Recording media selection REC SELECT 27 Recording Mode REC MODE Recording Time RE E 10 R cord Standby 5 1nd eee rediens 11 Remaining Power Level sess 43 Remote control setting REMOTE 26 Resetting Menu Settings CAM RESET 26 Resetting The File Name 23 Rewind The Tape essent 14 S SD Memory Card sse 10 45 Self Recotrdihg enemies 13 Shuttle Seareh eere eterne deed 14 Slow Motion Playback AA 16 Snapshot 18 31 Snapshot Mode SNAP MODE sees 25 Sound Mode SOUND MODE 25 28 Speaker Volume nnde aer 14 Specifications v Still See 14 T Telephoto setting TELE MACRO 26 Time Code TIME CODE Tripod M
34. al Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system Still image JPEG compatible File size Still image 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images c pg 18 For Connectors S S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo DV Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5 pin AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 77Z2 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES Controls Menu Wheel M MENU VOL gt pg 24 Speaker Volume Control MMENU VOL lt pg 14 Q Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 18 31 Power Zoom Lever T W pg 12 Manual Focus Button FOCUS c pg 32 Blank Search Button BLANK SRCH c pg 14 Dioptre Adjustment Control 1 gt pg 9 Recording Start Stop Button gt pg 11 C Power Switch ID m PLAY OFF pg 8 Lock Button c pg 8 Stop Button Ml lt pg 14 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 14 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 29 Play Pause Button amp M 7 pg 14 Fast Forward Button gt gt pg 14 Backligh
35. ar file you want T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press INDEX The Index Selected file Screen appears T Load a memory card lt pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored image is displayed 4 Press lt lt to display the previous file Press kk to display the next file Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file pg 20 You can also look for the desired file using Index Screen See the right column e You can turn off the on screen playback display lt pg 20 NOTES e Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low 3 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to move the frame to the desired file Press 46 4 to display the previous page Press to display the next page 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The selected file is EJE Index number numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image displayed i because new images are automatically stored after the last Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed file recorded one pg 20 Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVX7 that are not compatible with DCF cann
36. ases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning REFERENCES 48 en USER MAINTENANCE O l After Use J Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 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 3 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 4 Slide BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE Cassette holder BATT RELEASE T 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 2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left
37. ation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 12 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 is set to ON lt pg 26 I Manual Focus NOTE If you are using the viewfinder you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment lt pg 9 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a further subject rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards The gt indicator appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards The indicator appears and blinks To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to EY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES While focusing on a further subject PR Manual focus indicator While focusing on a nearer subject YY Manual focus indicator e 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 fi
38. ay your footage it will appear VEM on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes 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 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 24 28 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Cable Adapter Y C CVBS Video Out Select Switch To TV or VCR J to turn on off the date indication Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON pg 24 28 White to AUDIO L IN Indications other than date time and time code O Red to AUDIO R IN Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV Yellow to VIDEO IN pg 24 28 O To S VIDEO IN If your VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter The provided cable adapter accepts only output signals from this camcorder To use this camcorder as a recorder use a commercially available cable adapter Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connectin
39. ble with other digital video formats femember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand A en CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 5 Provided Accessories sssssssee 5 lm E X Eee 6 Grip Adjustment ree etes 7 Operation Mode sesenta 8 Date Time Settings esses 8 Viewfinder Adjustment sessseese 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 9 Tripod Mounting ssee 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette ss 10 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 10 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 11 VIDEO RECORDING enero nonne 11 Basic Recording wl LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 12 Tape Remaining Time 2 12 ZOOMING 12 Journalistic Shooting 13 Self Recording 13 MAING CODY 5 eem pee 18 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 13 VIDEO PLAYBACK 14 Normal Playback E Still Playback 14 Shuttle Search 14 Blank Search cece eee 14 Playback Using The Remote Control 15 C
40. ces where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer Dear a heater To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator e appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions 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
41. ct is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or ___ Black m Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user s
42. d needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one For other notes pg 39 Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 1 2 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 40 min BN V416U 2 hr 20 min 3 hr 15 min BN V428U 4 hr 10 min 5 hr 50 min Provided 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 The White LED Light is used Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration on page 6 NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and cause malfunction For other notes pg 39 GETTING STARTED eu 7 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or exp
43. dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 3 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 6 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 8 6 W Maximum Dimensions W x H x D 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 500 g without cassette and battery Approx 590 g incl cassette and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 6 f 2 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 930 5 mm LCD monitor 2 37 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 colour LCD Speaker Monaural White LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m SPECIFICATIONS cu 49 For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digit
44. e amp CAMERA Menu 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired parameter 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus Selected menu icon blinks Selected function CAMERA REC MODE B SOUND MODE 12bit ZOOM 40x SNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP AUTO A CAMERA 4 Press the WMENU VOL SOUND MODE LER Wheel in The Menu Screen ZOON NODE S RUE returns GAIN UP AUTO A Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes l Recording Menus E CAMERA The fl settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and m However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e Audio Dubbing lt pg 38 and Insert Editing pg 38 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE
45. e indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting lt Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day b CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set 2 to AUTO lt pg 24 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTE White balance cannot be used when PI is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE c pg 31 Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting T setthe Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set E r to MWB c pg 24 e The NA indication blinks slowly 4 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 5 Press the MENU VOL Wheel in until SA begins blinking rapidly e When the setting is completed NA resumes normal blinking 6 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator UA is displayed NOTES e In step 4 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In Such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 32 A subject can be shot under various types of lightin
46. ed beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY O AUDIO Button n se c pg 24 28 PAUSE Button Ire pg 16 Up Button pg 16 SLOW Rewind Button pg 16 REW Button r pg 14 19 Left Button pg 16 Q INSERT Button pg 38 STOP Button tz pg 14 19 Down Button pg 16 SHIFT Button c pg 16 O EFFECT ON OFF Button c pg 16 EFFECT Button c pg 16 Q9 SLOW Forward Button c pg 16 Q FF Button c pg 14 19 Right Button edu pg 16 PLAY Button c pg 14 19 A DUB Button c pg 38 DISPLAY Button sse c pg 17 35 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m S SHOT Snapshot Button START STOP Button Zoom T W Buttons ou c pg 12 16 Functions the same as each corresponding button on the camcorder lt gt pg 51 Functions when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY as well D H VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 16 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Up Button or PAUSE SLOW Forward a ia SLOW Rewind Los Button Button co Ed td Left Button ASS si Rint Button COST PLAY Down Button Wo or STOP Cp 39 f c3 Zoom Buttons SHIFT Rap Slow Motion Playback A
47. eld is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ak or amp will blink l Exposure Control FEATURES FOR RECORDING cu 33 i Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright T Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMMENU VOL Wheel to select EJ EXPOSURE and press it 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select MANUAL and press it The exposure control indicator appears 6 To brighten the image rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel towards To darken the image rotate the IjMENU VOL Wheel towards 7 maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 34 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when PI is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 31 7 Press the IjMENU VOL Wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 5 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control a
48. ens use the viewfinder instead 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 e When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts The lt gt indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording e 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 e 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 VIDEO PLAYBACK pg 14 Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning cassette when No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback For details gt pg 46 elt Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body LCD monitor viewfinder indications
49. erence from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 7 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 6 7 e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording gt Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder The POWER CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record Standby mode e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Then the POWER CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter gt Push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor to return to the Record Standby mode Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF gt Set the Power Switch to EY or tw pg 11 18 For Video Recording The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC pg 10 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt S
50. erviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet Mt BE CAUTIONS This camcorder i
51. es will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use
52. et the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette i pg 10 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover For D S C Recording e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 24 27 During recording sound cannot be heard e This is normal The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 2 Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg 24 31 Digital Zoom does not work e 16X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X pg 25 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor e White spot
53. even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 5 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Press da or gt gt to select the desired file 8 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select CANC ALL and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel selection select RETURN i Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once T Loada memory card 7 pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the yMENU VOL Wheel to select DELETE and press it The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and press it The DE
54. f the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously reco
55. g conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed C2 White paper EDITING cu 35 l Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to page 17 2 Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Turn on the VCR s power 5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder insert the recording cassette in the VCR 7 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes e Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR 1 To AV 1 ToS 8 Press II on the camcorder to start playback of the Source tape gece P en 9 atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the provided VCR s Record mode 107 pause dubbing engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press kl on the camcorder 11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing Stop the VCR and camcorder T T NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 e As the camcorder starts to pl
56. g is built in here REFERENCES 52 en INDEX LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video oi Only em Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt gt pg 30 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 11 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 26 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt gt pg 25 Tape Remaining Time c pg 12 REC Appears during recording lt pg 11 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode gt pg 11 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode c pg 38 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 26 9 Sound Mode Indicator c gt pg 25 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Time Code c pg 27 28 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS pg 25 During D S C Recording Only 1 Image Size 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 gt pg 27 Q Shooting Icon lt pg 18 Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon c pg 18 KP3 Appears during shooting Picture Quality K74 FINE and ES STANDARD in order of quality lt pg 27 Remaining Number Of Shot c pg 18 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded During Both Video And D S C Record
57. g to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable VCR ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en EDITING Dubbing To 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 DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN E i Lo j Video unit equipped d with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn on the video unit s power 6 insert the source cassette in this camcorder 7 insert the recording cassette in the video unit 8 Press II on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette 9 atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the video unit s Record mode 10 pause dubbing engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press kl on this camcorder 11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing Stop the video unit and camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC
58. g video playback and D S C playback 1 Press PLAY P to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press KI Left D Right PN Up and M Down j To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY P during video playback NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA and STROBE The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording lt pg 30 V CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE 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 d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look Wi STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 1 To start playback mU press PLAY P dE EFFECT 2 Press EFFEC
59. h is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to M lt gt pg 8 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF pg 24 25 The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C i pg 45 SET DATE TIME appears e The date time is not set gt Set the date time lt pg 8 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement There is no picture e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again pg 8 Some functions are not available using the y MENU VOL Wheel e The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to v lt pg 8 Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them pg 20 When the image is printed from the printer
60. hat is not compatible with this camcorder CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occurred 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 E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer Battery Packs CAUTIONS cu 45 Cassettes The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before e using the supplied battery a pack or an optional battery N pack be sure to read the following cautions To avoid hazards Terminals do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery I
61. he image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the CC battery indicator is displayed pg 43 When power is supplied from an AC outlet the ec battery indicator does not appear 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 pg 13 To turn the beep sounds off 7 pg 24 26 e For other notes pg 39 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 12 en VIDEO RECORDING LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use e Monitor Opening Button NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinde
62. ing Operation Mode c pg 8 jg Night Scope Indicator gt pg 29 Appears when Night Scope is engaged EA Gain Up Mode lt pg 25 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted White LED Light Indicator c pg 29 White Balance Indicator gt pg 34 E Backlight Compensation Indicator lt gt pg 34 x Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 33 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator pg 30 Iris Lock Indicator lt gt pg 33 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 12 Appears during zooming 9 Zoom Indicator r pg 12 Appears during zooming The level indicator amp moves PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot c pg 31 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 9 The level indicator moves Battery Indicator 17 pg 43 Date Time pg 8 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt gt pg 32 During Video Playback INDEX ey 53 During D S C Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 28 Q Blank Search Indicator lt gt pg 14 Tape Speed gt pg 25 gt Playback bP Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion I Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion S Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape i
63. ing at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 32A is displayed m MANUAL The Iul settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON on J To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The 4j indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used ADVANCED FEATURES 26 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT OFF Disables the function 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 1 m 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 NOTE Depending on the z
64. itor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset E CAMERA DISPLAY MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cu 27 E DSc e The fei CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to tw e The fy CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective only for shooting except BRIGHT Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or m ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control gt pg 17 35 TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording
65. le Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press for forward search or a for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold kk or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the Screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 13 T Load a cassette pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 During Stop mode press BLANK SEARCH e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not
66. llows slow speed search in either direction during video playback During normal video playback press SLOW lt I or I more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 1 minute approx 20 seconds with an 80 minute cassette in Slow Rewind or approx 5 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE II e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY ki NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt I or I gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search during video playback During normal or still playback press SLOW IP repeatedly for forward or SLOW all repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW lt I or IP is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 44X at any time durin
67. llows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 24 The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg 24 28 T set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select It and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ and press it The parameter for Day is highlighted 6 Rotate the HIMENU VOL Wheel to input the day and press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute 7 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select URETURN 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 day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the KJ MENU VOL Wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set CAMERA DISPLAY CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK ADJ DOREM 17 30
68. lt gt pg 13 CLOCK ADJ tz pg 8 Date Time Settings Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE ES and STANDARD ES in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used pg 18 640 x 480 1024 x 768 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs c pg 18 NOTE The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY O3 When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape sik Iv When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP MODE selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording ADVANCED FEATURES 28 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Playback Menus Di VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on
69. lumn If an unusable mode is selected the indicator of Program AE with Special Effects blinks or goes out T Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 3 Set TET to the desired mode lt pg 24 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Scope PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions 7 SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely
70. n of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorders functions become unusable gt c pg 44 An error indication E03 or E04 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorders functions become unusable 7 pg 44 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFF gt Set REMOTE to ON t pg 24 26 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor gt Point at the remote sensor lt pg 15 The remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 15 TROUBLESHOOTING cy 43 Warning Indications A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16bit RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape m Oo oS CH recorded in the LP mode lt pg 38 High Exhausted Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape As the battery power comes close to nil the battery recorded in 16 bit audio r pg 38 indicator blinks e Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed When the battery power is exhausted power turns off when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE automatically pg 38 Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 10 Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape pg 38 CHECK T
71. ns cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder GETTING STARTED Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration T Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Strap guide 6 ex GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter for USB Cable and optional S Video Cable Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference T Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack 3 cm NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder I Power Power Switch i POWER CHARGE lamp TE A Lock Button JE Mm Battery pack f mount Battery pack BATT RELEASE Power Cord To AC outlet This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power
72. number and press it eg e Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the m desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select RETURN and press it The SAVE appears e f you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Rotate the BgMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press it e To cancel selection select CANCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints DPOF SAVE CANCEL T Perform steps 1 5 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select RESET and press it The DPOF screen appears 3 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted I Resetting The File Name ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C eu 23 ji Initialising A Memory Card By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files T Load a memory card 7 pg 10 2 Se
73. onnections To A TV Or VCR see 17 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 D S C RECORDING Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 18 D S C PLAYBACK 19 Normal Playback Of Images 19 Auto Playback Of Images 19 Index Playback Of Files 19 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C n 20 Viewing File Information eeeeseeeeeeeererrerrerrere Removing On Screen Display Protecting Files Deleting Files Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Resetting The File Name Initialising A Memory Card ADVANCED FEATURES 24 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 24 Changing The Menu Settings A 24 Recording Menus sse 25 Playback Menus 28 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 29 White LED Light 29 Night Scope 29 Wipe Or Fader Effects 90 Program AE With Special Effects 30 Snapshot For Video Recording 31 Auto Focus eee 32 Mantilal FOCUS indt entire rares 32 Exposure Control 33 Iris Lock secte 33 Backlight Compensation 34 White Balance Adjustment 34 Manual White Balance Adjustment 34 EDITING 35 Dubbing To A VCR sidii piii iia 35 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
74. oom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA T Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual 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 letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE W For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The V indicator 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 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Ga Helps cut down on noise created by wind The n indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The Ez functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Turns off sounds when performing any operations It also deactivates the shutter sound effect however the
75. optical zoom c pg 25 e Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 26 Journalistic Shooting VIDEO RECORDING cy 13 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Time Code Self Recording During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames 1 second 12 34 24 Frames are not displayed during recording 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
76. ose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder 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 Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures GETTING STARTED For other notes pg 39 i Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference 8 en GETTING STARTED i Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF CHARGE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch POWER CHARGE lamp Power Switch E el Lock
77. ot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE will be displayed Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided pg 16 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Power Switch MMENU VOL Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback FOLDER Folder name c pg 23 FILE File name c pg 23 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size QUALITY Picture quality PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure See the right column e Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen 100JVCGR DVC00010 27 10 04 1024X768 FINE FOLDER FILE DATE SIZE QUALITY PROTECT OFF NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed I Removing On Screen Display 1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 19 2 Press the IyMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MJMENU VOL Wheel to select DISPLAY and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the BIMENU VOL Wheel to select OFF and press it The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery indicator cxx disappear To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder file n
78. ounting ee 1e eere ces U Unloading A Cassette sss 10 Unloading A Memory Card sse 10 V VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position 8 Viewfinder Adjustment senes 9 W White Balance OWN BAL ANE 34 White LED Light 5 5 heres 29 Wide Mode WIDE MODE Cinema CINEMA seen Squeeze SQUEEZE ES Wipe In OUt o raton dac a Z Zooming ZOOM sese 12 25 TERMS cu 55 TERMS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD EK Printed in Malaysia 1203 FO ID PJ 9a 49
79. page 24 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO Il Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R A Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels NOTES e You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote control i pg 15 to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu e 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 e 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 Rec move TT Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing pg 35 36 NOTE REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or fl OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback
80. problems To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in pla
81. r is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu c pg 24 26 Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction pg 42 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 0h25m h m gt 1h 0m gt 0h59m 0h 3m Now calculating Oh Om lt Oh 1m 0h 2m Blinking Blinking Blinking Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action GEM SCH Zoom in T Telephoto EE mm d s T 10XWEI TTT Zoom out W Wide angle 10x WII TIT eg Digital zoom zone 16X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 32 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be Switched to 16X magnification using the
82. r to D S C PLAYBACK pg 19 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired function and press it The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and D S C Screen for Video Playback Recording Menu Menu mi VIDEO sc SOUND MODEMS onc 28 NARRATION OFF 0 m FADER WHITE ADER BLA re REC MODE J BicoPv OFF 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER c pg 30 PROGRAM AE c pg 30 EXPOSURE t pg 33 KS W BALANCE ts pg 34 1 Rotate the vy MENU VOL Wheel to select the desired parameter e Example PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press the y MENU VOL Wheel in Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus Selected menu icon blinks Selected parameter PROGRAM AE A SHUTTER 1 50 SHUTTER 1120 SPORTS SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE v EJ CAMERA c pg 25 E MANUAL c pg 25 SYSTEM c pg 26 CAMERA DISPLAY pg 27 9 DSC c pg 27 E VIDEO c pg 28 VIDEO DISPLAY gt pg 28 1 Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Exampl
83. rded scene Tape Blank A A A Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start point point point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Tape Already HD Latest scene recorded scene scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 14 en VIDEO PLAYBACK I MENU VOL BLANK SEARCH Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Speaker i Normal Playback T Load a cassette pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 To start playback press kl 5 To stop playback press W e During Stop mode press lt 4 lt 4 to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV lt pg 17 For other notes pg 39 Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press kl during playback 2 To resume normal playback press Kl again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When kl is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shutt
84. rded 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 e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc hever unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets REFERENCES 46 en CAUTIONS LCD Monitor Dirty heads can cause the following
85. re to use only SD Memory Cards marked Spa or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the card lt pg 23 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed Write erase protection tab I Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 6 Loading a Cassette r pg 10 E Power Switch ock Button Recording Start Stop Button VIDEO RECORDING cw 11 T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 12 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or fa while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed To record in LP Long Play mode gt pg 24 25 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The 2 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e T
86. real time Use this camcorder as a WebCam B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD ROM It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable
87. rom the point where 16 bit recording began e 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 e To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections lt pg 17 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 Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON lt pg 24 28 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape e To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections lt pg 17 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II Confirm the time code at this point pg 13 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE Il The IHO indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP W NOT
88. rs NOTES During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects pg 30 GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu rx pg 25 e DIS in MANUAL Menu lt pg 25 During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended ADVANCED FEATURES 30 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING SNAPSHOT MMENU VOL LU Power Switch VIDEO MEMORY i Wipe Or Fader Effects IMPORTANT Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects See the right column If an unusable Wipe Fader Effect is selected its indicator blinks in blue or goes out These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully 7 pg 12 4 Set E to the desired mode lt pg 24 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4 The effect indicator di
89. s designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 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 etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cabl
90. s or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear on the LCD monitor This may occur when the Night Scope function is activated during recording and is not a malfunction Video and D S C Playback Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work e The Power Switch is set to EY or m gt Set the Power Switch to PLAY pg 14 e VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO The tape is moving but there is no picture e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback lt pg 17 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 10 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette pg 46 A memory card cannot be played back e The Power Switch is set to EY or tw gt Set the Power Switch to PLAY pg 19 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Advanced features TROUBLESHOOTING cy 41 Other problems The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 32 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 48
91. s running Sound Input For Audio Dubbing c pg 38 Battery Indicator lt pg 43 Date Time c pg 27 28 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator Speaker cr pg 14 The level indicator moves BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 9 The level indicator moves 9 Time Code c pg 27 28 LEI 100 0013 Operation Mode Indicator c pg 20 Folder File Number r pg 20 Battery Indicator lt pg 43 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder pg 9 The level indicator moves REFERENCES 54 en TERMS A AC Adapter psx tual e eue 6 7 Audio Dubbing eege ege AUO FOCUS s oon Decitre ee ete ette eee gore eed Auto Playback Of Images Auto Shut Off B Backlight Compensation ssessessss 34 Battery Pack e beer 6 7 45 Beep BEEP 26 Blank search d Brightness Adjustment Of The Display BRIGHT 9 C Changing The Menu Settings eee 24 Charging The Battery Pack sessssssss 6 Cleaning The Camceorder 48 Clock adjustment CLOCK ADJ eese 8 Connections Charging keel di 6 Dubbing 35 36 RRE 37 To ATV Or VCR 17 D Date Time Display DATE TIME eene 27 28 Settings cene ertet 8 DCF Design rule for Camera File system 19 39 Deleting Files DELETE Demonstration Mode DEMO MO
92. sappears NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset Wi FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white lk WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen Li WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre 4 WIPE SLIDE wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black Screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Ey WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects See the left co
93. spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery lt pg 6 7 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder gt Push in the memory card a few more times lt pg 10 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 12 24 26 e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 9 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully pg 12 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery e The speaker volume is too great gt Turn the speaker volume down pg 14 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints gt Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage lt pg 48 To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Time code does not appear e TIME CODE is set to OFF Set TIME CODE to ON tz pg 24 27 28 An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears e A malfunctio
94. t Compensation Button BACKLIGHT ty pg 34 Index Button INDEX lt pg 19 VIDEO MEMORY Switch c pg 8 Information Button INFO lt pg 20 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE c pg 6 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT tx pg 10 White LED Light Switch LIGHT gt pg 29 Monitor Opening Button c gt pg 12 For models without button simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open INDEX gy 51 Connectors S Video Output Connector S VIDEO gt pg 17 35 6 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector lt gt pg 37 Digital Video Connector DV i Link c pg 36 37 Audio Video Output Connector AV pg 17 35 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 6 7 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 24 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 8 11 Other Parts Ei Shoulder Strap Eyelet gt pg 5 Battery Pack Mount gt pg 7 E Grip Strap lt pg 7 E LCD Monitor c pg 12 13 Ej Speaker c pg 14 El Stud Hole c pg 9 El Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 9 E Card Cover MEMORY CARD c pg 10 Ell Cassette Holder Cover c pg 10 Ed Stereo Microphone c pg 38 Ed White LED Light lt pg 29 El Viewfinder lt pg 9 E Remote Sensor lt pg 15 E Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shootin
95. t the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select NO RESET and press it The NO RESET screen appears 6 Rotate the HIMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a number in the middle of range the number will not be used for a new shot a gap will remain in the numerical sequence If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 You can initialise a memory card anytime After initialising all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 12 4 Press the MIMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears MENU PROTECT 5 Rotate the MMENU VOL
96. t the same time when PI is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW pg 30 or with the backlight compensation lt pg 34 elt the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO pg 24 25 Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e 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 e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming 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 doing the following perform steps 1 5 in Exposure Control 6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the v MENU VOL Wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the W indication appear 7 Press the MIMENU VOL Wheel in The r indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in Step 5 Or setthe Power Switch to nm
97. the BN V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC Adapter Loading Unloading A Cassette pg 10 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 e If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e 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 recedes 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 e 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 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 13 e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happ
98. the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card 7 pg 21 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with fad which appears when the Power Switch is set to Ml 7 pg 24 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 26 Factory preset IE OFF Beep MELODY wert OFF 0N DEMO woDE OFF on LCD FINDER EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO DISPLAY CAM RESET The T9I VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description on page 27 Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears ES eet AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback mwecopE er Ou SNAPSHOT ien Power Switch Ian JS err N T inte Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button White LED Light White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting T Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OF
99. umber 100 0013 MENU PIETIVYAMOFF ON Battery indicator Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files T Loada memory card c pg 10 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored file is displayed 4 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Make sure PROTECT is selected and press the y MENU VOL Wheel in The Sub Menu appears MENU PROTECT DELETE DPOF NO RESET FORMAT DISPLAY BRIGHT To protect the currently BRI displayed file 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select CURRENT and lt MENU press it The PROTECT screen EU appears CANC ALL RETURN 7 Press da or gt gt to select the desired file 8 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it On e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 7 and 8 for all files you want to protect PROTECT PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 6 Rotate the IyMENU VOL Wheel to select PROT ALL and press it The PROTECT screen appears 7 Rotate the MENU VOL Wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e f the Ga mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialised or corrupted
100. video cable VIDEO PLAYBACK eu 17 T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 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 e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 24 28 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 24 28 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 24 28 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on 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
101. wer before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min To switch the recording mode refer to pages 24 and 25 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 For other notes pg 39 The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase Card Cover MEMORY CARD Memory card Clipped edge T Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the LCD monitor lt pg 12 then open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES Be su
102. while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en EDITING fi Audio Dubbing l Insert Editing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12 bit and SP modes lt pg 25 e Use the provided remote control Stereo Microphone PAUSE START STOP REW i PLAY SERT NC lA pug STOP Speaker ee 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE I 2 While holding A DUB e on the remote control press PAUSE II The IIS and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE IIl 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IIl then STOP m To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX pg 24 28 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective f

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