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JVC Model GR-D244US User's Manual

1. 35 Timaccede 19 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With SE Ce 25 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 19 Connection To A Personal Computer 37 VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 Normal Playback 20 REFERENCES 38 Stil Playback et 20 TROUBLESHOOTIN 38 Shuftle Seareh iui doe Ee 20 USER MAINTENANCE 42 Blank Search 20 CAUTIONS 43 C ti T A TV O VCR ET 21 9 5 46 TERMS 47 6 en GETTING STARTED index Controls D Stop Button W r pg 20 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT lt pg 31 Play Pause Button amp M lt pg 20 Manual Focus Button FOCUS lt pg 29 3 Rewind Button 4 4 lt pg 20 Menu select Button pg 14 Quick Review Button G lt pg 19 4 Fast Forward Button gt lt pg 20 Menu select Button lt pg 14 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 28 Menu Button MENU c pg 22 Data Battery Button DATA 7 pg 12 Dioptre Adjustment Control lt pg 15 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT lt pg 29 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 18 Speaker Volume Control
2. hm m m m m e m mn a m m ma p a ma ma ma ma ma ma ma a e a TETEE ETER Nov 16 705 10 00 AM 8 D Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 26 2 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 20 3 Tape Speed c pg 23 4 b Playback gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 4 Rewind Shuttle Search II Pause II gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt Il Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt pg 40 6 Date Time lt pg 26 27 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 20 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder c pg 15 Time Code c pg 26 27 GETTING STARTED En 9 Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark TV This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked M TA can be used with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly
3. Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly c pg 11 e The battery is dead Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 11 Video Recording Blocks of noise appear during playback or Recording cannot be performed Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback gt pg 21 The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 16 there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE cassette c pg 44 Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC rx pg 16 Advanced features e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover e Focus is set to the Manual mode Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 29 When shooting a subject illuminated by e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation bright light vertical lines appear Clean the lens and check the focus again r pg 42 This is not a malfunction In the 5 Second mode recording ends V hen the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or before 5 seconds have elapsed black for an instant The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL e This i R Tu Menu Dur
4. i Language Settings The language on the display can be changed lt pg 22 26 27 Set the Power Switch to Mi while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select fay and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select LANGUAGE and press MENU 6 Press or to select the desired language and press MENU 7 Press or to select URETURN and press MENU tvvice The Menu Screen closes CAMERA DISPLAY BR ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF LANGUAGE ENGLISH CLOCK ADJ X Sieger tJRETURN CAMERA DISPLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL X CX eeu Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback lt pg 22 27 Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings on the left column 2 Press or to select CLOCK ADJ and press MENU The parameter for Month is highlighted 3 Press or to input the month and press MENU Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 4 Press or to select URETURN and press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes i Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and f
5. We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 5096 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Also read CAUTIONS on pages 43 45 GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens 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 Provided A
6. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please JVC read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 9 to ensure safe use of this ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 6 GR D244 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber ADVANCED FEATURES 22 For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory REFERENCES 38 TERMS 47 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 22 25 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1484 001A EN 2 EN Maior Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro style scene transitions lt pg 33 brightens the image darkened by backlight lt pg 31 Fade in e You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation 1 is available c pg 31 Spot Exposure Control Program AE with Special Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast Data Battery moving images to be captured one frame ata You can check the battery status by simply t
7. SPOTLIGHT pg 32 a a AT Kat B W MONOTONE 1 Press or to select 533 CLASSIC F LM the desired parameter x e Example FA PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press MENU Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus El CAMERA pg 23 selected menu icon i MANUAL blinks pg 24 SYSTEM c pg 25 CAMERA DISPLAY gt pg 26 EX VIDEO pg 26 VIDEO DISPLAY gt pg 27 1 Press or to select the desired function and press MENU The Selected function CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 22x SNAPSHOT FULL GAIN UP AGC tJRETURN Sub Menu Sub Menu appears Example El CAMERA Menu 2 Press or to select the desired parameter 3 Press MENU Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you vvish to set other function menus 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you vvish to set other function menus 5 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes CAMERA REC MODE 1 Da 2 X 5 Sie CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 200 SUN SHOT FULL GAIN UP AGC x Ox tJRETURN Recording Menus 1 CAMERA The El CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and Mi However the menu settings can be changed only when
8. 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 VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 21 R 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connections To A TV Or VCR 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input To AV referring to your VCR s instruction manual connor 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Audio Video 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 cable provided To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 22 27 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 22 27 e Indications other than date time and time code Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV VCR has only A V input connectors pg 22 27 Red to AUDIO RIN NOTES White to AUDIO L IN e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as Not required for watching still images only s 75 instead of the battery pack r pg To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder vvithout inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or M then set yo
9. e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES Colored 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 These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery lt pg 11 AO en TROUBLESHOOTING Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD c pg 18 22 25 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor lt gt pg 15 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 18 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable pg 41 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level rara tl 0i High Exhauste
10. Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped 1 Set the Power Switch to MI 2 set EX to the desired mode gt pg 22 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 3 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 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects lt pg 34 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out IZ WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset WH 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 color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black a
11. case use the manual focus mode 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Press or to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer or A will blink 4 Press MENU Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to D Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color 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 ak gt and amp ADVANCED FEATURES 30 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control 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 subjec
12. conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 212 F 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 e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire EN 3 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 safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt 4 EN 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 3 15 16 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 n
13. times GETTING STARTED cw 13 Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch MENU DATA Power Switch Lock Button OFF PLAY se m nn a POWER LLI CHARGE E tc POWER E CHARGE lamp 02 c5 E Choose the appropriate operation mode in according to your preference using the Power Switch Power Switch Position EY 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 Iw Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus gt pg 22 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 22 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 en GETTING STARTED 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
14. 27 fle 40m da M I EE EE el oaea RS 18 Bildir ZS 070 ees Operation Mode c pg 13 jg Night Alive Indicator lt pg 28 gt A Gain Up Mode c pg 23 3 White Balance Indicator lt pg 32 4 eg Spot Exposure Control Indicator gt pg 31 Backlight Compensation Indicator gt pg 31 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 30 5 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator lt pg 34 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 30 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 23 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 24 9 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 18 Zoom Indicator pg 18 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt gt pg 33 2 Tape Running Indicator pg 17 Rotates while tape is running 9 Selected Wide Mode Indicator r pg 24 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt pg 23 9 Tape Remaining Time c pg 17 REC Appears during recording lt pg 17 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 17 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot gt pg 29 2 5S Anim Displays the 5 Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode lt gt pg 24 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 24 Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt pg 40 Date Time pg 14 During Video Playback i BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL
15. 43 STEE 25 Blank Search E 20 C Changing The Menu Settings 22 27 Charging The Battery Pack 11 Connection To A Personal Computer 37 Connections To A TV Or VCR aseen 21 D Data Battery s cadet etras bubo ss 12 Date Time Settings 14 Demonstration Mode 25 Digital Image Stabilisation DIS 24 DUDDING WEE 35 36 E Exposure Control ecce tie ctio etae 30 WS 0 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 15 18 Loading A Cassette 16 M Manual FOCUS 29 Motor Drive Mode 29 N HIG EAI a cecidere n bada 28 P Playback Sound l 26 Povver Linked Operation 14 Program AE With Special Effects 34 Q Quick Review 19 R Recording Capacity RR 17 S Snapshot Mode nn 23 Sound Medet m And 23 26 Speaker Volume 20 pecilicalqns n 46 Spot Exposure Control 31 TERMS en 47 T Tape Speed REC MODE 23 26 Telephoto Setting 26 24 Time Code 2 E 19 26 Tripod Mounting
16. AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Alive e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 250 1 4000 is selected e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects lt pg 33 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 250 SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 1000 SHUTTER 1 2000 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions 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 darke
17. 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 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 CAUTIONS cu 45 Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR D244U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Address Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate r
18. g 1 2 165 incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 f 2 2 2 mm to 55 mm 22 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 027 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 16 black and white LCD Speaker Monaural For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Connectors AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kO analogue stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice A AC Adapter unisce a bota adea Lan S 13 elle ee PNE ROO TORRE 24 B Backlight Compensation 31 Battery Pack 11 13
19. is set from OFF to EY or M ON The date time is alvvays displayed TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording pg 19 LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL The language setting can be changed c pg 14 CLOCK ADJ rs pg 14 Date Time Settings Playback Menus D VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 22 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO Iml Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R 1 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 REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when
20. previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape pg 19 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 VIDEO RECORDING cw 19 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 c pg 26 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 20 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 20 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing dovvn the Lock Button located on the svvitch then start recording VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback V
21. using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt pg 35 36 BLANK SRCH rs pg 20 Blank Search SYSTEM Each setting is linked with KO SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M gt pg 22 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 25 VIDEO DISPLAY The T T VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 26 Factory preset BRIGHT rs pg 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF 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 TIME CODE OFF ON rx pg 19 Time Code LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL The language setting can be changed lt pg 14 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 28 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING 5 Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording Set 58 to 59 r pg 24 e The 5S indicator ap
22. 15 Troubleshooting ns 38 W Warning Indications 40 White Balance 32 Wide Mode o tUe ento uc re dee 24 Wipe Or Fader Effects 33 Z 18 23 5 Second Recording 28 H E 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited 2 Printed in Malaysia 0605MKH ID VM
23. EN 5 GETTING STARTED 6 ADVANCED FEATURES 22 Index cesis 2030755 6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 22 Provided eoe 10 Changing The Menu Settings 22 OWE T DUET 11 Recording Menus 23 Operation 0 13 Playback Menus ea rt eterne 26 Language Settings Ee 14 FEATURES FOR RECORD IN 28 Date Time Settings Sg EE E eee ba eke eee Ee 14 5 Second Recording mS 28 Grip Adjustment eene ni 28 Viewfinder Adjustment ee uru 15 Snapshot For Video Recording a 29 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 15 Manual FOCUS etc s s 29 Tripod Mounting enn 15 Exposure Control 30 Loading Unloading A Cassette 1005006 0 30 Backlight Compensation 31 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 17 Spot ES CONO coser koe conten io 31 White Balance Adjustment 32 77 2777 b n Manual White Balance Adjustment 39 Se Ce 5 Sua le ee 17 Wipe Or Fader Effects 33 Program AE With Special Effects 34 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 18 EDITING 35 127 We Dubbing To A VCR
24. MANUAL c pg 22 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the B indication appear 4 Press MENU The B indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY e The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by pressing or Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to MI 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the EY indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white FEATURES FOR RECORDING ex 31 Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three me
25. N UP to AGC or OFF rz pg 22 23 Other problems The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 90 F r pg 43 e The battery pack is not attached firmly m Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly c pg 11 TROUBLESHOOTING En 39 SET DATE TIMET appears The date time is not set Set the date time c pg 14 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction By recording with DIS activated lt pg 22 24 this can be avoided VVhen the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on Turn the camcorders power off and on again then operate it Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e n places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 15 18
26. OL Lock Button Power Switch MENU Load a cassette r pg 16 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 To start playback press kl 4 To stop playback press MI e During Stop mode press 4 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV lt gt pg 21 e f 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 e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press ku again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press P for forward search or 4 4 for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold kb or ga The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button
27. PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector EDITING cu 37 To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector ADVANCED FEATURES 38 TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the 005 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications problem still exists please consult your nearest blink JVC dealer e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled Program AE with special effects DIS and other device External noise and interference from a functions that cannot be used together are TV a radio etc might prevent it from selected atthe same time functioning properly In such cases first gt Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader disconnect its power supply unit battery pack effects Program AE with special effects and AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and DIS rz pg 22 24 33 34 then re connect it and proceed as usual from Digital Zoom does not work the beginning e 22X optical zoom is selected Power gt Set ZOOM to 88X or 800X lt pg 23 Video Playback No power is supplied The povver is not connected properly The tape is moving but there is no picture Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 13 e The battery pack is not attached firmly
28. VOL lt gt pg 20 Battery Release Button PUSH BATT pg 11 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 17 Power Switch 13 M PLAY OFF lt pg 13 2 Lock Button pg 13 3 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT lt pg 16 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers Audio Video Output Connector AV lt pg 21 35 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 11 5 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link lt pg 36 37 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 7 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 11 17 GETTING STARTED Other Parts Monitor Latch r pg 18 LCD Monitor lt pg 18 19 Viewfinder lt gt pg 15 Battery Pack Mount pg 12 Shoulder Strap Eyelet pg 11 Speaker lt pg 20 Grip Strap lt pg 14 Lens Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone Stud Hole lt pg 15 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 15 Cassette Holder Cover pg 16 EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder pg 15 During i Recording amp Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator MENSES UNE CoU x 100 a 63 Time Code pg 26
29. adio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada REFERENCES 46 en SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 2 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 2 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 6 5 W Maximum when charging the battery pack Dimensions W x H x D 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm 2 1 4 x 3 3 4 x 4 7 16 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 430 g 0 95 Ibs without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 510
30. ake sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder 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 22 25 e Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction c pg 39 Looming 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 VV e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle 10x WIE TIT El Digital zoom zone 22X 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 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X or it can be switched to 22X magnification using the optical zoom lt pg 23 e Zoom magnification of over 22X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the sub
31. ccessories Place here during shooting D AC Adapter AP V16U or AP V14U 2 Battery Pack BN VF707U 3 Audio Video Cable 03 5 mini plug to RCA plug Shoulder Strap pg 11 for attachment 5 Lens Cap see the right column for attachment NOTES e 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 e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle e 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 Buckle Strap guide GETTING STARTED cy 11 Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack l IN PLAY POWER CHARGE Power switch POWER CHARGE lamp Battery pack mount PUSH BATT 4 Battery pack Arrow To DC connector GETTING STARTED Open the cover AC Adapter 79 To AC outlet 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 wi
32. ctor using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder F pg 20 4 Arte point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 13 e f 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 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 26 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop B
33. d As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 16 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or M c pg 13 amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt pg 44 IJ CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to LV or M TAPE END Appears vvhen the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME Appears vvhen the date time is not set pg 14 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark a PLY eo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The erro
34. ed and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects r pg 34 e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu c pg 23 DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 24 e During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Set the Power Switch to MI 2 Set SNAP SHOT to the desired mode lt pg 22 23 3 Press SNAPSHOT e 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 e 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 EY or Ix Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second FEATURES FOR RECORDING cu 29 Manual Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this
35. ery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time BN VF707U 1 hr 25 min BN VF714U 2 hr 20 min BN VF733U 5 hr 25 min Provided NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e 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 Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the reco
36. ewspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided 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 serio
37. he cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place 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 NOTES e f 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 f 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 Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power r pg 11 e Loading A Cassette lt pg 16 Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Lock Button POWER CHARGE Lamp Recording Start Stop Button EN g4 Remove the lens cap lt pg 10 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or Hi 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 e To record in LP Long Play mode rs pg 23 A To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button REC ap
38. he point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder Open the cover NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 13 e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 22 27 e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 22 27 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 22 27 Audio Video cable L3 provided 6 Yellow to VIDEO IN O Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN OUT o o 0000 e 6 ooo B Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input conne
39. his is normal SYSTEM The 64 SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect t pg 29 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect gt pg 29 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation 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 tw e 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 demonstrati
40. ime for vivid stable slow motion pg 34 Pressing the DATA button lt pg 12 BATTERY CONDITION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate
41. ing recording the date time does not pg 22 28 appear Snapshot mode cannot be used e DATE TIME is set to OFF S The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected Set DATE ME to ON S Um pg 22 20 Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode lt pg 22 24 The color 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 Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame pg 29 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press BACK LIGHT c pg 31 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright m Set to SPOTLIGHT gt pg 34 White Balance cannot be activated e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance pg 34 The Black amp White Fader does not work The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE pg 34 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 gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAI
42. ingers 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 CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK DEC 20705 ADJ 5 00 PM X OSCEDAN Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing dovvn 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 Example PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers GETTING STARTED cu 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to M or PLAY while GETTING STARTED pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully c pg 18 MENU e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER BRIGHT E TH 3 Press MENU The m Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select F T and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO D SPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select BRIGHT and press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Press or until the appropriate brightness is
43. ject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 24 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON lt pg 24 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 1 second 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 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
44. ject and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 4 ft NOTE Depending on the zoom 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 CINEMAL Tt 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 W 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 WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON 25 Helps cut down on noise created by wind The A indicator appears The quality of the sound will change T
45. nd white hb WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen wIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right gt 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 FEATURES FOR RECORDING cu 33 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 Ex 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 24 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to MI 2 set TET to the desired mode lt pg 22 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 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
46. ng use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage 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 REFERENCES 44 ey CAUTIONS LCD Monitor e 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 e 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
47. 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 lt pg 19 Load a cassette r pg 16 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press MENU to select EZ The VIDEO Menu appears 5 Press or to select BLANK SRCH and press MENU The Sub Menu appears Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 10 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search press W NOTES Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction f the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forvvard direction 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
48. on To change the setting Set B to the desired mode lt pg 22 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting c Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 9 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set E29 to AUTO r pg 22 Or set the Power Switch to EY Manval White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting E m KS M k N White pss Set the Power Switch to M 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Select MWB in A W BALANCE menu c pg 22 then press and hold MENU until N Z begins blinking e When the setting is completed NZ stops blinking 4 Press MENU tvvice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NZ is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper n such a case adiust focus manually r pg 29 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc
49. on cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e f DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 25 LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 26 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 3 CAMERA DISPLAY e The fa 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 M e The T T CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT rs pg 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch
50. pears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode automatically e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu c pg 23 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 55 is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim the 5 Second Recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead Night Alive 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 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator OG appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside Oo while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activat
51. pears on the display while recording is in progress 5 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time e Recording mode Tape NOTES e f 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 e 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 Hecording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 19 e To turn the beep sounds off pg 22 25 VIDEO RECORDING cw 17 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 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 0h25m VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 En VIDEO RECORDING LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder M
52. r indications 01 02 or 06 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 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 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 TROUBLESHOOTING amp 41 REFERENCES 42 en USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES 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 powe
53. r the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions 66 SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely 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 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 32 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 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode c pg 24 WIDE 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 c pg 24 WIDE MODE it enhances the classic film effect ya a CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect El STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half EDITING Ex 35 e Following the illustrations connect the Dubbing To A VCR camcorder and the VCR s input connectors a a 2 Start playback on the camcorder pg 20 3 At t
54. r units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter r male Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatu
55. rdable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e lt can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed e It is displayed for approx 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds elt COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform step 4 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many
56. reached 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs 16 en GETTING STARTED l Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out 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 e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e 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 e 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 power before continuing 3 Close t
57. res 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 Terminals CAUTIONS cu 43 remove from charger or powered unit when not in use aS Some machines use current even when switched off The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e Duri
58. t is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to MI 2 Set EI to MANUAL c pg 22 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 To brighten the image press To darken the image press maximum 6 e 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation 7 gt pg 31 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when ET is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 34 4 Press MENU Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when FeT is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c pg 34 or with the backlight compensation e If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 22 23 fris Lock 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 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Set EST to
59. tering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder 1 Set the Power Switch to MI 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator Tel appears A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press or to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press MENU e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold MENU over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the indicator disappears NOTES e You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE pg 24 STROBE in PROGRAM AE c pg 34 Digital Zoom pg 18 e Manual Exposure Control e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproducti
60. th no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording lt pg 29 FULL NEGA PIN UP 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 75A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted o az ACA is displayed ADVANCED FEATURES 24 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Iz MANUAL The Tri MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON di To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4JJ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod OFF Disables 5 Second Recording 5S Enables 5 Second Recording lt pg 28 Anim Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate ob
61. th the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 12 en GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e 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 f the batt
62. 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 f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t 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 12BIT 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 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 22X When set to 22X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 22X since digital zoom will be disengaged 88X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 22X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 88X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 22X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 23 SNAP SHOT FULL Snapshot mode wi
63. 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 e 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 104 F or extremely low under O C or 32 F temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e 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 s
64. ur 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 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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 23 27 Lock Button ei Power Switch MENU For Video Recording Menus Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully t pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select the desired function and press MENU The selected function menu appears Screen for Video Recording Menu WIPE FADER FADER WHITE FADER BLACK Screen for Video Playback Menu VIDEO SOUND MODE STEREO NARRATION OFF REC MODE BLANK SRCH gt XS WIPE SCROLL WI PE SHUTTER X S i EDEPEPESE 2 gt lt _URETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER Selected menu icon lt pg 33 blinks PROGRAM AE Selected rr pg 34 parameter EXPOSURE PROGRAM AE m lt gt pg 30 a a SPORTS EA W BALANCE
65. us damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DE QUOI qoem Te Gei 10 11 12 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CONTENTS
66. utton again to stop dubbing The 428 indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTE Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 23 Connection To A Personal Computer It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows xP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 13 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 e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e 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 he system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC e Connect the DV cable first to the
67. wing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator appears Recording cannot be performed properly In Such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 e Moisture on the head drum

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