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JVC GR-DVM90 User's Manual

1. DIGITAL For More Accurate Editing 74 eas Audio Dubbing 202000 76 Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 77 USER MAINTENANCE 78 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 84 INDEX 85 92 Docking Station ccceeeeeeeeeee 85 Controls Connectors And Indicators 86 N S TR U C TI ON S Indications csseeesseeeeeeeeeeees 88 CAUTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the TERMS bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference SPECIFICATIONS Model No Serial No LYT0584 001B Zen Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you ee refer to the Index pgs 85 92 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use eee read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the
2. ENGLISH JVC CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 17 RECORDING 18 41 Basic Recording For Video 18 Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera D S C 21 Basic Recording For Video And D S C 22 Advanced Features For DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Video And D S C cccccceccecesseseeseee 24 PLAYBACK 42 57 Basic Playback For Video 42 Advanced Features For Video 43 m Basic Playback For D S C 2 020000000 47 Advanced Features For D S C 50 CONNECTIONS 58 61 _ aaaaaaaaaalaaalaaalaaaallallllllllllllllllllllli ialasssssssl Basic Connections 2 ce0ee 58 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Advanced Connections 0006 60 Web and answer our Consumer Survey DUBBING 62 65 in English only l Dubbing To A VCR eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 62 http www jvc victor co jp english index e html Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 63 Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape 64 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard 65 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 66 77 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 68 ws Playback Special Effects 69 70 Random Assemble Editing
3. f the end of the tape is reached in step 3 the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode will be automatically canceled Refer to the instruction manual of the provided software CardNavigator Video Player and JVC Video Decoder Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder however this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the MultiMediaCard PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Play Button gt H EXPCSURe Sion amp r 1 Fast Forward S od Peole Button gt gt A 5 o Rewind Button lt lt D Z Stop Button W POWER Switch Lock Button For Normal Playback To display the next image For Auto Playback Display a Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatical numbered then stored in numerical order in the end ly MultiMediaCard You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album 7 Load a MultiMediaCard lt pg 14 Set the POWER Switch to 5 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image is displayed Press gt gt to display the next image Press lt lt to display the previous image Auto Playback You can run through all the images stored in me automatically 7 Perform steps 1 and 2 above Press gt H mory e f you press lt lt duri
4. JLIP Video Producer e Picture Navigator for Windows e Picture Navigator for Macintosh e CardNavigator e Video Player e JVC Video Decoder N Mr Photo Gold e Audio Video Cable i ea 93 5 mini plug to Prolmage Plus RCA plug e Audio Cable x 2 for connection of e JLIP Cable Both plugs have an optional external 3 rings around the pin microphone and headphones camcorder e Editing Cable One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin e PC Connection Cable O en How To Use Audio Cables When using an optional external microphone or headphones connect to the provided Audio cable with a core filter attached then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference bis Microphone Headphones y BI SLIP PRINTER J gt MI PC CDIGITAL STILL EDIT E AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the POWER Switch is set to and no cassette is in the camcorder m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off m To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Operation Switch to M a
5. AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting NOYA 60 a Onis a Aa Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom T W Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons REW Button FADE WIPE Button EFFECT ON OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector START STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A DUB Button PLAY Button FF Button STOP Button PAUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons gt E l OL 7 cif o lt q Ir l With the camcorder s POWER Switch set to the camera position Switch set to PLAY PC or CAMERA u ER Transmits the beam signal Zoom in out CF pg 22 Zoom in out CF pg 68 With the camcorder s POWER e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape CF pg 42 e Displays previous image in a MultiMediaCard lt gt pg 47 Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder CF pg 68 CF pg 68 CF pg 76 e Starts Playba
6. 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 General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 66 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Ja Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60
7. Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES To remove the shutter sound C7 BEEP TALLY on pg 29 If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed If Program AE with special effects C pg 38 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON F pg 30 the Stabilizer will be disabled To dub images recorded on a tape to a MultiMediaCard CF pg 65 To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires gt pg 32 During playback as well all snapshot modes are available when O3 Iv COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 When a headphone set is connected to the headphone connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape MENU Wheel POWER Switch MODE Dial Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored the Picture Quality Size mode MODE Dial setting etc Display FINE XGA m 10 24 _ Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have alrea
8. and its file name is DVC00003 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 If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new directory will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 In the playback screen CF pg 47 the directory and only the last four digits of the file name are displayed 001 Index number Index numbers are marked from 001 For example when 10 files are stored index number 001 to 010 if three files with index numbers 002 004 and 006 are deleted from memory the remaining files are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining files is 7 and the new index numbers range from 001 to 007 F S XGA VGA Picture Quality Size mode Displays the Picture Quality Size mode of the stored image There are 4 modes available XGA FINE XGA STD VGA FINE and VGA STD in order of quality F pg 15 f Protect icon When a file is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the index number and that file cannot be deleted Selected File A file is framed in green when it is selected Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file SESE n49 Index Playback You can view or listen to the files still images video clips or sound effects stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when lo
9. instruction sheet 2 PRINT FRAME Button ccccceceeseseesees CF pg 53 8 E MAIL CLIP REC Button ccceceeee CF pg 46 START STOP Button ccceeseceeeseeeeteees CF pg 18 G Power Zoom Lever TW sccceeceees CF pg 22 e Speaker Headphone Volume Control ELO E N ue sesaeciant CF pg 42 6 e MENU Wheel P cceececceseeseeeees CF pg 28 e LCD Monitor Brightness Contool 4 p ernn CF pg 18 C Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT 0088 CF7 pg 20 21 24 26 65 INDEX Button ccecceceeseeeeeees I gt pg 39 48 49 IMAGE SIZE RES Button ccceeeeees CF pg 15 DIGITAL SOUND Button 4 CF pg 39 77 11 Battery Release Switch IBATI RELEASE osea CF pg 9 12 OPEN EJECT Switch c cceecceceesseeeeeesees CF pg 12 13 Play Pause Button P HB 0 c CF pg 42 EXPOSURE BUTON siider CF pg 40 e Rewind Button 44 occ CF pg 42 e BACKLIGHT Button CF pg 40 15 Stop Button MM oo ceceeseeecneeeees CF pg 42 e Fast Forward Button PP nananana CF pg 42 FOCUS PUTON ctacssestncsnctesncrctacsescadenes CF pg 27 D Operation Switch B W oo I gt pg 16 POWER Switch CAMERA PLAv PC VERWY OFF oo I pg 16 Revol ale 0 ol eee nee eer eee CF pg 16 MODE Dial GS VIDEO GUNS 03 CF pg 17 D Diopter Adjustment Control 6 CF pg 10 ENO The connectors to are located beneath a cover
10. mark appears blinking and the sound effect is recorded Selected framed in green onto the tape e The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker Veuncancclownloadcoundtameusicbiec during recording Use a headphone set to hear the our Web Site see below for URL and sound effect transfer them from your PC to the MultiMediaCard to create more sound effects To cancel recording the sound effect midway press DIGITAL SOUND again The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect http www jvc victor co jp english indication disappears download d sound index html NOTES a re art aetna Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing floppy adapter CU VFM40U to transfer ce 77 sound data from a PC to the PE 77 Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred to a ee MultiMediaCard by copying them into the J sound dala oua De Copied into inie MultiMediaCard s sound folder with the specified file MultiMediaCard s DCSD 100JVCGR l name For details refer to the instruction manual of the folder j provided software MultiMediaCard e The file names should be in numerical sequence starting from DVC00001 mp3 If you are using the provided MultiMediaCard file names should be from DVC00013 mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre stored as DVC00001 mp3 through DVCO0001 2 mp3 40 en Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situation
11. 0 ee CF pg 58 SSH en INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only Q Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect C pg 36 37 O Appears when in the Squeeze Cinema or PS Wide mode F pg 30 EJ at 55 min Pin 3 Displays the recording mode SP or LP lt gt pg 13 Displays the tape remaining time pg 18 5 e REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode lt gt pg 18 6 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind lt pg 31 2 Appears while the tape is running F pg 18 5S MODE ANIM MODE Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode CF pg 30 35 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder CF pg 29 Displays the Time Code C pg 23 31 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen F pg 31 43 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Recording Only Q Displays the Picture Quality Size mode of the stored image There are 4 modes available XGA FINE XGA STD VGA FINE and VGA STD in order of quality C pg 15 eip i i 2 Appears and blinks during shooting F pg 21 3 Appears during shooting XGA oh 10 24 e Blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded F pg 21 Displays the number of images that have already
12. DPOF Ms MEMORY MENU E i Confirmation Screen MAY ERASE EXISTING PRE SET SOUND EFFECTS CANCEL EXECUTE anced Features For D S C cont Initializing A MultiMediaCard You can initialize a MultiMediaCard anytime After initialising all images and data stored in the MultiMediaCard including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Set the POWER Switch to M8 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select IM and press it MEMORY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The MultiMediaCard is initialized When initialization is finished NO STORED DATA appears e To cancel initialization rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it Ma BR GW N CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If MultiMediaCard becomes corrupted initialize it SESE ENDO Superimposing A Print Frame A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder A frame can be superimposed
13. Menu Screen Explanations E FADER WIPE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects F pg 36 37 E P AE EFFECT Refer to Program AE With Special Effects pg 38 EA W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation F pg 41 REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference F pg 13 SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE 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 10X When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 200X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 200X digital magnification SNAP FULL Refer to Snapshot For Video Recording CF pg 20 MODE Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright Z beaded lt ox 2e 2 lt 0 Mi The
14. Mi COPY Menu Screen EE DISPLAY MENU E v RETURN ct ON SCREEN DATE TIME m OF F n ON x Each setting is linked with DISPLAY MENU which appears when the Operation Switch is set to M CF pg 31 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 31 NOTES It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided REC MODE can be set when the Operation Switch is set to M F pg 13 29 If ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE it keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder The following procedure applies to all except Synchro EN 453 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Comp CF pg 74 75 EJ VIDEO MENU DISPLAY MENU Set the POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt 4RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen
15. REC MODE BLANK SRCH OJ Iv COPY ON SCREEN DATE TIME Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder TIME CODE Makes the time code appear disappear on the camcorder CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 13 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO MENU when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing gt pg 63 Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the middle of a tape CF pg 45 ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a MultiMediaCard gt pg 65 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen 44 EN janced Features For Video cont Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on pg 43 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in st
16. XGA 640 x 480 pixels VGA When set to BE 1Se START STOP Button a pE Lock Button o 9990 BRE ANS S890 POWER Switch POWER Lamp RNT Sosed 080029 ogo Display 25 min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min gt 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress BRIGHT C T MENU Wheel G Basic Recording For Video NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 8 Grip Adjustment lt pg 10 Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 10 Load A Cassette I gt pg 12 Recording Mode Setting F pg 13 Set the MODE Dial to VIDEO and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Open the LCD monitor fully e The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press START STOP BEC appears while reco
17. and store them in a MultiMediaCard as files which can be conveniently sent via e mail 7 Load a MultiMediaCard pg 14 and cassette pg 12 Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press I to start video playback Press E MAIL CLIP REC E MAIL CLIP STAND BY appears and the camcorder enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode Press START STOP E MAIL CLIP RECORDING appears e The camcorder stops E Mail Clip Recording automatically after approx 20 seconds then starts storing the recorded video data in the MultiMediaCard which takes approx 100 seconds additionally COMPLETED appears when it is complete To cancel E Mail Clip Recording after step 3 press E MAIL CLIP REC again or press W to stop video playback To view video clips stored in a MultiMediaCard the video clip selected in the E CLIP Index Screen C pg 49 Index Playback can be viewed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV NOTES Playback operation cannot be performed during E Mail Clip Recording f you press START STOP while E Mail Clip Recording is in progress only the portion which is recorded before START STOP is pressed will be stored in the MultiMediaCard Also if the end of the tape is reached during E Mail Clip Recording that portion will be automatically stored in the MultiMediaCard
18. from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording po DV cable optional Core filter NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack F pg 9 To DV f the remote control is used when both the player and IN OUT Video unit equipped recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the with DV connector same operation To prevent this from happening press the 77 buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time This camcorder can also be used as a recorder If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly some times the image may not appear in step 3 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Zoom F pg 68 Playback Special Effects F pg 69 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference PLAY gt STOP W To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Me
19. shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the 12BIT MODE detected blank portion MI SYNCHRO REC MODE To cancel Blank Search midway TOT ele CANCEL eo MI COPY EXECUTES press W NOTES In step 5 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape cannot be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion MR NH Menu Screen Y BLANK SEARCH 2 l N 40 START STOP Button POWER Switch Lock Button Stop Button W Play Pause Button gt HI E MAIL CLIP REC Button After approx 20 seconds or when START STOP is pressed E MAIL CLIP RECORDING E J Storing is complete Playback Screen E MAIL CLIP RECORD I NG eae COMPLETED yanced Features For Video cont E Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from recorded video footage
20. 34 D Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder gt pg 18 Displays the date time C pg 11 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen C pg 31 43 90 en INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback SEXPLOS ION BLANK SEARCH Q Displays the sound mode C pg 43 44 2 Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect lt gt pg 39 3 Displays the tape speed lt gt pg 13 Q Appears while a tape is running gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle search qa Rewind Shuttle search Hi Pause I gt Forward slow motion lt li Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing HIS Audio Dubbing Pause 5 Displays the Blank Search mode C pg 45 6 Displays the date time C pg 43 44 Q BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder F pg 18 VOLUME Displays the speaker or headphone volume C pg 42 a The level indicator moves Displays the time code C pg 43 44 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback CD Displays the type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP OUND 2 Displays the directory and file names F pg 47 3 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder lt gt pg 18 The level indicator moves 4 Displays the total number of stored files lt gt pg 47
21. 5 Displays the index number of the file lt gt pg 47 Warning Indications Indications CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE 5 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE TIME A DUB ERROR 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 SWITCH gt MEMORY IS FULL wO Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high manj maj a Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA lt gt pg 12 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt gt pg 94 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Appears if a tape is not loaded when START STOP is pressed while the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA and the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO Md IPS or py Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt gt pg 19 Appears if a tape in another format is loaded Appe
22. Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT E ere ears CF pg 60 61 63 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link Connectors standard e Audio Video Output Connector Lc IT Reever ren ene rrr ere CF pg 58 e Headphone Connector Q 00 CF pg 76 Multi Connector When attached to the Docking Station this part is connected Indicators Tally LADD earren arnan an CF pg 18 POWER Lamp sivancasecescaiasderansncstanaseens CF pg 18 Other Parts LED MOnitOr se cscanscctnctastevenccaccensc CF pg 18 19 H Battery Pack MOUNT ceceseeeteeseeteeees CF pg 9 29 T C CF pg 42 EJ Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here E Stereo Microphone cccccceeesesseseeeees I gt pg 76 EA Flash Sensor Be careful not to cover this area as it contains a sensor required by the flash 33 FS eee E CF pg 32 EJ Lens Ef Lens Protector When using an optional lens filter Commercially available you must first detach the lens cover E Remote Sensor ccccceceseeessesesseseesees I gt pg 66 Grip SUP naruga r pg 10 38 ASVO CO CF pg 10 E Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch 06 CF pg 78 EQ Memory Card Cover ccccccecsesecseeeees CF pg 14 i Cassette Holder Cover ccccccecceseeenees CF pg 12 A Tripod Mounting Socket ccceceeees CF pg 10 43 Stud fm
23. Rotate the MENU wheel to select E then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode then press it Selection is complete e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears Go NO To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF in step 4 NOTE Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby SLOW Slow Shutter 4 Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 251 SLOW 1 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments EQ SLOW 2 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 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
24. Unwanted Still Images oe when unwanted still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard or its memory is full refer to Deleting Files C pg 51 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound ee when you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP TALLY to OFF on the Menu Screen CF pg 28 29 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES Even if DIS is set to ON CF pg 30 the Stabilizer will be disabled If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed If Program AE with special effects CF pg 38 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close the LCD monitor and re open it When using the viewfinder push back it in and pull it out again The Motor Drive mode CF pg 20 is disabled when the MODE Dial is set to HQ To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires gt pg 32 When a headphone set is connected to the headphone connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules for Camera File systems Th
25. VCR s instructions Audio was Video cable oe RCA plug to NOTES E provided RCA plug Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the optional indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do White to they will be recorded onto the new tape AUDIOLIN Yellow to To ch heth he following displ VIDEO o choose whether or not the following displays appear kedi IN on the connected TV AUDIOR Date Time A IN T To Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the VIDEO Menu Screen pg 43 ue 4 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 43 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays To PAUSE IN gt set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control The S Video cable and Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug are optional Be sure to use the following e S Video cable YTU94146A e Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug YTU94147A Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on their availability Make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE connector an optional DV cable can be connected s Be careul nottomistake itfor the JLIP instead of an S Video cable and audio vid
26. and set the MODE Dial to any position Lock Button POWER Switch MODE Dial 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused ad PAUSE Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket Then tighten the screw _ 48 __ Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod ESE ent l POWER Lamp Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its po POWER Switch display can be turned on or off during playback pg 43 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD al ll Lock Button monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Operation Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Switch Rotate the MENU wheel to select fa Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and month is highlighted MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU wheel to input the month Press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and Display press it t
27. appears Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files that you wish to delete To deselect a file press the MENU wheel again The X disappears Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected files are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it TO DELETE ALL FILES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the files are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it NOTES Protected files CF pg 50 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting POWER Switch Noi Lock Button o o 20220 TE ANY Logod 89084 98204 080989 go 0920 999 MENU Wheel Display Ma MEMORY MENU E M S F RETURN enu screen IMAGE PRO IMAGE DEL M SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL FRAME DEL
28. as Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 pg 36 37 or Video Echo F pg 38 is activated e When the MODE Dial is set to UIM or BEY Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 30 SESE ENZO NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 70 75 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases eWhen shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed e When a tape is removed and re inserted during during recording shooting e When shooting u
29. as your Edit In point Play back the dubbed scene e If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording EN 195 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select E and press it VIDEO MENU appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed lt pg 74 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to e MENU E 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments SOUND MODE Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting 12BIT MODE SS SSS Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and BLANK SRCH press it twice s i COPY Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 72 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or
30. becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions 1 Not available when the MODE Dial is set to GUM 2 Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or GS 3 Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or SQ VGA STD VGA FINE only 4 Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO GS or GE eno Digital Sound Effects 12 sound effects EXPLOSION SIREN LAUGHTER RACE CAR DOOR BELL BUZZER FANFARE APPLAUSE CHEERS BOING SCREAM and JEERS pre stored in the po provided MultiMediaCard can be dubbed onto a tape SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION Load the provided MultiMediaCard pg 14 anda cassette I pg 12 Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to G3 VIDEO or UW Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully INDEX Button DIGITAL SOUND Button Display 3 Press INDEX The SOUND Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired sound effect e Pressing DIGITAL SOUND starts playback of the currently selected sound effect so you can check it without recording it onto the tape Press DIGITAL SOUND again to stop the sound effect playback 5 Press the MENU wheel The selection is complete SOUND EFFECT RECORDING Press DIGITAL SOUND during recording The selected sound effect indication with a A
31. cable is not required for watching still images with the POWER Switch set to PES Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration F pg 58 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 1 2 3 4 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 in the Menu Screen F pg 43 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Directory File Names and Image Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV nDO NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 9 The S Video cable and Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug are optional Be sure to use the following e S Video cable YTU94146A e Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug YTU94147A Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in th
32. capture board installed 7 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connect the camcorder or Docking Station to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration e To attach the camcorder to Docking Station refer to Docking Station Attachment on pg 58 Turn the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software Also refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual for the DV connector equipped capture board When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference connector t cover To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN To DV connector connector Vv Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To PC connector Core filter Digital Printer PC connection cable provided enO Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Print
33. cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use 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 NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom The rating plate serial number plate of the 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 The AA V51U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 V 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 V 240 V u 50 Hz 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V51U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a l AA V51U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET P
34. 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 the following steps perform steps 1 and 2 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and appear Press the MENU wheel I changes to L and the iris is locked EXP goes out 3 BACKLIGHT Button lt lt EXPOSURE Button gt II Operation Switch POWER Switch Iris lock indicator MENU Wheel To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Operation Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 2 adjust the exposure rotating the MENU wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 For automatic locking press EXPOSURE again in step 2 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more
35. not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected n VCR my Recording deck 7Oen Display Audio Dub Standby mode Lock Button POWER Switch External microphone input connector P PRINTER p gt MIC h J Located F beneath the cover AV OUT headphone connector DISPLAY E CONTROL UNIT cont Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode lt pg 29 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections F pg 58 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE IE 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE I IIS appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE Hl 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE I then STOP H To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 44 NOTES Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector on the Docking Station The provided Audio c
36. one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press START STOP to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene SESE eno Fader And Wipe Menu 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 ia tf from color to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left h WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward L WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center I lt WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right lt gt WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from le
37. 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 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check
38. over a still image 1 Play back an image stored in the MultiMediaCard Press PRINT FRAME The Print Frame Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired print frame and press it Selection is E complete The selected print frame is superimposed PRINT FRAME Button over the still image MENU Wheel To Make The Print Frame Disappear press PRINT FRAME NOTES Print Frame Index A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a SE Screen MultiMediaCard using the provided software Trans ferred print frames are displayed from print frame index number 007 and they can be used together with the print frames in the camcorder s memory For details on i creating transferring print frames refer to the software instructions Depending on the images you play back the print frame outline may become grainy or vague Display POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display eee DELETE DELETE Index EESTI SEI Screen Congratulations 016 E l oal Esi EE MEMORY MENU E Deletion Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE CAUTION Do not remove the MultiMediaCard or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the MultiMediaCard
39. r pg 30 Classe PINION wsress sragasnacserepcrenrscunorteansauedieats CF pg 38 Clean The Camcorder cessseeeereeee CF pg 78 CONNECTIONS ceec eee eees CF pg 9 58 60 63 71 De Darken The LCD Monitor seses CF pg 18 Date Time Display eeeeeeeeees CF pg 31 43 44 Date Time Settings ccssseserseeseseereee CF pg 11 Deleting TINGS seese iento CF pg 51 Demonstration Mode essseceeeeeee CF pg 7 30 Digital Sound Effect vaxceniereanevsssenndsreanatsseags CF pg 39 Digital ZOOM seisoin CF pg 22 29 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer eee CF pg 30 Diopter Adjustment cee eeeseeeeeeeeneeees CF pg 10 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CF pg 56 Dual SNOOP sosser CF pg 26 DUBOS esparsa CF pg 62 65 Be E Mail Clip Recording seere CF pg 46 Erase POLSON aneren F pg 12 Exposure Control csser aneit CF pg 40 TERMS P Fade m OU sacana CF pg 36 37 Fast Forward The Tape ccccccceseeseereeeeees CF pg 42 5 second recording mode sses CF pg 35 FF ASU E EE T CF pg 32 33 Frame By Frame Playback ssssseessn CF pg 42 68 G E s E tease aecbes CF pg 29 GIP AG USUMEN sarisini CF pg 10 l KOR a EE EE CF pg 29 31 dex Playa K anisnrennanprat e CF pg 49 ide SCHGCM sconci CF pg 48 Initialize A MultiMediaCard eee CF pg 52 A PEPE A E A CF pg 40 AES o E E E T CF pg 40 Journalistic Shooting seeen CF pg 19 L LCD monitor
40. shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy When shooting a subject in low lighting in this mode A gt is displayed Al The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect I pg 20 21 ON BEEP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect F pg 20 21 The tally lamp remains off at all times Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ID This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer NUMBER using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 __ Factory preset NOTE The A CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Operation Switch is set to both and M CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 O EN res For Video And D S C cont Menu Screen Explanations cont DEMO Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc MODE and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Wh
41. the green frame to ne the image you wish to print and press it ood 090929 o 0092o oog 4 Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU wheel towards to increase the number or MENU Wheel towards to decrease the number and press it Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the 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 POF DPOF Screen again and change the number Display XIT D 100 DVC00021 019 o0 020 oo 5 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it EE MEMORY MENU E Confirmation Screen To Reset The No Of Prints T CANCEL select RESET in step 5 on pg 56 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images x CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the POWER Switch are disabled in step 5 NOTES f you load a MultiMediaCard already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a MultiMediaCard lt gt pg 65
42. ups are 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 center hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing prop
43. used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time 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 INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals before using It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger To AC outlet USING AC POWER Power cord Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration AC Power Adapter Charger NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes CF pg 8 To DC OUT terminal DC cord To battery pack mount N 10s SETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 7 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START STOP Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip START STOP Button Viewfinder Adjustment Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
44. 30 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DJUBLESHOOTING 6 cont 50 en POSSIBLE CAUSES 11 The color of Snapshot looks strange Although Snapshot is attempted flash does not take place Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash Red Eye Reduction does not take place 14 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark 15 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright 16 Digital Zoom does not work The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated The subject is too bright with the flash set to AUTO or AUTO e If blinks the flash is being charged e The camcorder is in the Record mode e In the Menu Screen GAIN UP is set to OFF or P AE EFFECT is set to TWILIGHT The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which is an important part of Red Eye Reduction e The camcorder is too far from the subject e FLASH is not set to AUTO inthe Menu Screen FLASH is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e The flash emission window is covered by fingers etc e The flash brightness is set to produce a darker image adjustment value 3 e The camcorder is too far from the subject e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions
45. AE with special effects cannot be used I pg 36 38 SESE ena Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing 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 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 aA lt 4 gt and amp NOTES f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 22 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending o
46. BN V514U optional approx 3 hrs NOTES Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incom plete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as thi
47. C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers N S 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time 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 0 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage nsss 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically er
48. DE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode There is the sound effect of a shutter closing When the MODE Dial is set to GY snapshot recording will be performed with higher quality CF pg 24 Sasic Recording For Video cont Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to VIDEO or GB then set the Operation Switch to M Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select AEI Press it and CAMERA MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Ma BR U N SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby Pa PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording ceo PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e To use the flash CF pg 32 Motor Drive Mode
49. FLASH is set to ON in the Menu Screen 10X optical zoom is selected e The MODE Dial is set to DUAL K or Dye e P AE EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e WIDE MODE is set to PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition 11 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame CF pg 20 21 32 e Turn off Sepia and Monotone F pg 38 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen I pg 32 e It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash e Set the camcorder in the Record Standby mode gt pg 32 e Set GAIN UP to AUTO gt or AGC lt gt pg 29 or disengage the TWILIGHT mode pg 38 The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for Red Eye Reduction to take place CF pg 32 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m 27 9 16 to 2 m 6 5 ft from the camcorder pg 32 e Set FLASH to AUTO in the Menu Screen to display the Red Eye Reduction indicator lt gt pg 32 Set FLASH to any position except OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 e Do not cover the flash emission window e Adjust the flash brigh
50. I NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recom
51. IT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and n the path between the two is unobstructed Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes CF pg 23 REW STOP FADE WIPE EFFECT PAUSE EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT tl ON OFF CANCEL EE VCR REC STBY 4en Program 1 Random Assemble Editing Menu TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 hi VCR E Recording deck Remote sensor R A EDIT ON OFF E CONTROL UNIT cont For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition
52. LACK FADER B W EE CAMERA MENU mE lt RETURN SP SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE EE MANUAL MENU E RETURN 5S TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ Sub Menu EE DISPLAY MENU E lt RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK 25 00 ADJ PMN 5 30 Normal Screen atures For Video And D S C cont Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings CF pg 29 31 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E3 FAI or EA sa See pg 29 If you have selected Al or Tal gO to step 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END SESE n29
53. LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored file is displayed Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select EMI and press it MEMORY MENU appears 3 rotating the MENU wheel select IMAGE PRO to access the PROTECT Index Screen select E CLIP PRO to access the E Clip Rec PROTECT Index Screen select SOUND PRO to access the Sound Effect PROTECT Index Screen Then press the MENU wheel TO PROTECT A FILE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it A ff padlock mark appears on the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files you do not wish to delete by accident 4 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears 5 NOTE When the memory is initialized or corrupted 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 through 3 above Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it The padlock mark located above the file disappears and the file is no longer protected Repeat this procedure for all files from which you wish to remove protection Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press i
54. OUSSER JUSQU AU FOND WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Docking Station is on its bottom 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 Use the BN V507U V514U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 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 overning the disposal of these batteries must be ollowed 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 flowe
55. Sen NECTIONS Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors When connecting to a TV or VCR use the provided Docking Station an optional Audio Video cable and S Video cable Docking Station Attachment First align the camcorder direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the camcorder s stud hole and tripod mounting socket and tighten the screw When removing the camcorder loosen the screw and detach the camcorder Stud hole Pe i Yellow to VIDEO IN Red to AUDIO R IN 4 White to AUDIO L IN q To S VIDEO IN Connect when an S Video cable is not used CURD LA z Z Yellow to VIDEO OUT Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug optional Red to AUDIO R OUT KA H White to AUDIO L OUT S Video cable i To S VIDEO OUT optional The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the POWER Switch set to PRR B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use the provided Audio Video cable White to AUDIO L IN To TV or VCR Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio
56. Special Effects F pg 69 in step 5 Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 43 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen I pg 43 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Connect when an S Video cable is not used EN 63 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a player Open the connector cover _ m Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in To DV IN OUT the illustration 3 Press to play back the source tape POWER Switch 7 Make sure the camcorder s power is off Core filter While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode
57. T Button Video image dA L Released position Half pressed position Fully pressed position Ty res For Video And D S C cont Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously In other words it is possible to store still images in the MultiMediaCard without interrupting image recording on the tape Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to W Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully While recording to a tape press SNAPSHOT halfway A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen where the video image being recorded is displayed e At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be canceled Press SNAPSHOT fully The displayed still image is stored in the MultiMediaCard NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record Standby mode only a still image is stored in the MultiMediaCard Video recording does not take place If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON lt pg 30 the Stabilizer will be disabled The Stabilizer is less effective in the DUAL mode than in other modes The flash is disabled during video recording Still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard in VGA mode file size CF pg 17 When the MODE Dial is set to DUAL all Fade Wipe Effects and some Program
58. T is pressed MEMORY CARD while the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA and the MODE Dial is set to A or CL PLEASE Appears when there is a problem with a MultiMediaCard and its memory is FORMAT corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the MultiMediaCard lt gt pg 52 NO STORED Appears when the POWER Switch is set to 2 and there are no files DATA stored in the MultiMediaCard Appears if there are no sound files stored in the MultiMediaCard when N ND DATA PP urs DIGITAL SOUND is pressed NO STORED IMAGE Appears when the POWER switch is set to and all image files are deleted Appears when the POWER switch is set to l and all E clip recording eee DANA files are deleted UNSUPPORTED DATA Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has UNIT IN SAFEGUARD occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off MODE REMOVE AND automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few REATTACH BATTERY minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
59. Viewfinder CONS sarokra CF pg 88 92 dA TADE marsi na tern parents CF pg 12 M Manual FOCUS scc ciecqsatnsereanate tases CF pg 27 Menu Screen CAMERA MENU CF pg 29 Menu Screen DISPLAY MENU r pg 31 43 Menu Screen MANUAL MENU r pg 30 31 Menu Screen MEMORY MENU CF pg 50 Menu Screen VIDEO MENU nsec r pg 43 MODE Dial Position oseese CF pg 17 MIONOION Gs asicccuszsaeawndviwnenntetwxersestaxerscentens F pg 38 Motor Drive Mode ccsssscceeeeseneeeeeees CF pg 20 MultiMediaCard CF pg 14 94 O gt Operation Switch Position ssssessessssseeeee CF pg 16 P Picture Quality Size Mode ssssesnesseeeeeee CF pg 15 Picture Wipe Dissolve cccceeeee I pg 36 37 Playback Special Effects c sceeeeeeeeneees CF pg 69 Playback ZOON ssoscsesacsossacebeseavsscaionetreats CF pg 68 POWER Switch Position seses CF pg 16 Print Frame Deletion cesecseeeee CF pg 54 55 Pi MCG E E E cnabetionns C pg 61 Program AE With Special Effects CF pg 38 Progressive Mode seese CF pg 24 25 Progressive Wide siisssciesrinssiiniiesacidnen CF pg 30 Priotectina PINGS seseisisoaigierineo CF pg 50 Provided ACCESSOFIES cssssceeeeesneeeeeeteeee CF pg 6 Ro Random Assemble Editing CF pg 70 75 Record Standby 42 cexseaasvainsosetdeonasdacoseetieeees CF pg 18 Recording MOOG rsmapa CF pg 13 Red Eye Reduction c
60. YO MITSUBISHI lec SHARP NEC k EHH TOSHIBA zene 00 _ wo lt HITACHI at m 0000 JVC A MAGNAVOX 00 00 O 00 PA O O 0 s 88 o O C 0 00 O Q aa 60 00 O O QOQ 0000 00 00 feo Fes 60 90 PHILIPS 0600 0000 0000000 D00000 QOQ oo Q TE CONTROL UNIT ont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control C pg 66 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible
61. able reduces interference Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect aptional headpliones to the AV OUT connector When using an optional microphone or headphones be sure to connect it to the provided Audio cable with a core filter attached to reduce interference F pg 7 While an optional microphone is connected the Built in microphone is disabled When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops gt pg 91 Display Audio Dub Standby mode MENU Wheel POWER Switch Lock Button MODE Dial o9 000 o o 2000930 002200 0029500 000200 000900 00009 0000 INDEX Button EDIT IN OUT en Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Load the provided MultiMediaCard pg 14 and perform step 1 and 2 of page 76 Pres
62. ars when the date time is not set lt gt pg 11 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt gt pg 11 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt gt pg 76 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt gt pg 76 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio lt gt pg 76 Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt gt pg 76 Appears when the MultiMediaCard s memory is full and shooting is not possible CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 92 EN _ INDEX Indications cont 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 MultiMediaCard as digital stills or video clips when no MultiMediaCard is loaded when the MultiMediaCard s memory is full when the MultiMediaCard is not formatted COPING EAEED Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images or sound effects stored in the MultiMediaCard s memory to a tape when condensation occurs when no tape is loaded when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE when a tape in another format is loaded when the tape ends Appears if a MultiMediaCard is not loaded when SNAPSHO
63. ases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases 94 n MultiMediaCards To properly use and store your MultiMediaCards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the MultiMediaCard bears the MultiMediaCard mark make sure the MultiMediaCard is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the MultiMediaCard is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the MultiMediaCard and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store MultiMediaCards 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 LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage t
64. becomes corrupted initialize it gt pg 52 vanced Features For D S C cont Print Frame Deletion A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software Print frames that have been transferred to a MultiMediaCard can be deleted when they are no longer needed There are 2 ways of deleting previously created print frames by browsing through print frames individually or by deleting them all at once TO SELECT A PRINT FRAME BY BROWSING PRINT FRAMES STORED IN MEMORY Set the POWER Switch to M8 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select IM and press it MEMORY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select FRAME DEL and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired print frame that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected print frame Repeat this procedure for all print frames that you wish to delete To deselect a print frame press the MENU wheel again The X disappears Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected print frames are deleted an
65. been shot C pg 21 5 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken lt gt pg 21 These indications also appear during DUAL mode NOG LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording QD Appears when the Operation switch is set to BY C pg 16 2 Displays the shooting mode position I pg 17 3 Appears when backlight compensation is used pg 40 Q Appears when FLASH is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen F pg 32 5 Appears when the white balance is adjusted F pg 41 6 Appears when the exposure is adjusted gt pg 40 C Displays the selected Program AE with special effects gt pg 38 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is engaged C pg 30 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually F pg 27 e Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming C pg 22 e AG Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted C pg 29 QD Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator gt pg 22 Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect F pg 39 3 Appears when the flash is ready A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash gt pg 32 33 Appears when taking a Snapshot F pg 20 21 5 Appears when the iris is locked gt pg 40 Appears during Self Timer recording F pg
66. bel 4 To close the card cover push it until you hear a click NOTES Be sure to use only MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard Some brands of MultiMediaCards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a MultiMediaCard consult its manufacturer or dealer To Unload A MultiMediaCard in step 3 push the MultiMediaCard which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover ATTENTION Do not insert remove the MultiMediaCard while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the MultiMediaCard to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed SESE elo POWER Lamp Picture Quality Size Mode Setting POWER Switch Picture quality and size can be selected to best match your a needs Four different modes are available XGA 1024 x MODE Dial 768 pixels FINE XGA STD VGA 640 x 480 pixels FINE and VGA STD listed in order of quality Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set Lock Button the MODE Dial to E893 then open the LCD monitor fully The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press IMAGE SIZE RES until the desired mode appears o 8880 ooog FE SO80q oped ogee 09200 082089 099 Approximate Number of Storable Images MultiMediaCard 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB Picture Quality Size optional pr
67. cccccsesssennceceeeees CF pg 32 Remote Control sseseesesseeesesrrresssrersssssn CF pg 66 Rewind The Tape cccccccssssssrsrtceeeeeees CF pg 42 So Self Recording ssscccceicapieabannesaseccenenceatoesetes CF pg 19 Se Mel E E E CF pg 34 DEDIG EAEE EE atu texeadaddaabecaties r pg 38 Set Remote Control VCR Code 00 CF pg 70 Shooting Mode DUAL ossee CF pg 17 Shooting Mode DSC sesicsvectses dnsdieniassdncizien CF pg 17 Sh ttle SCAN CMs scsusicernisseegstencaceneseseseceeaiceas I gt pg 42 Shutter Speed scece cect ccetesaseatoteoeetecenusieess CF pg 38 Slow Motion Playback cseccceceeeeeneees CF pg 68 SIGS MUIUGN seners N ea CF pg 38 SNAPE saren e LF pg 20 21 26 SHADSIMOL Mode srein CF pg 20 21 Sound Mode u ccsseceeeecceeeceeeeees CF pg 29 43 44 Speaker Volume sesessiesenesaveravaceniceesseesaes CF pg 42 Specifications sroin CF pg 98 99 SQUEEZE ariaa eni A r pg 30 Uy le N AE CF pg 42 SVODE serui ects onset eeeiaseass CF pg 38 Superimposing A Print Frame uo r pg 53 A T TEEVI soriana a anateenetes CF pg 30 Time Code wu ceccceeccesecceeeeeeeeees CF pg 23 31 43 44 pod MOUnNUNE sesse CF pg 10 e E ENE CF pg 38 U Unload A Tape ag sssaaseesssvaseceassacnactaateeeeaacers CF pg 12 Vo WIGEO ECO E CF pg 38 Woo White Balante csevesccatassteiuacteiecsasaimenscertasse CF pg 41 Wide MOOG drernen E CF pg 30 ae KT EEE E E T CF pg 31 Wipe In Out sssessssosoeeee
68. ch as automatic printing which records information about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print information settings available To print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints I pg 57 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 7 Set the POWER Switch to MIX while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select IM and press it MEMORY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it S NR U NO To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 5 The setting is reset to O for all still images SESE ENO POWER TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES Switch AND NO OF PRINTS iit Button A 7 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg 56 Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect SELECT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears tad 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to move
69. ck of a tape F pg 42 e Starts Auto Playback of a MultiMediaCard C pg 47 e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape CF pg 42 e Displays next image in a MultiMediaCard pg 47 e Stops the tape F pg 42 e Stops Auto Playback C pg 47 Pauses the tape pg 68 CF pg 70 75 This function is unavailable with this camcorder OS en E CONTROL MUN TAC FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 41 or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 Remote sensor seconds Zoom Buttons p During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image DO p Button processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect oe After SLOW 41 or I gt is pressed and held the still SHIFT 9 im Down image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by Left or SLOW O re GG pation a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a Rewind Button malfunction OJO G oll PLAY There may be a small margin between the slow motion 5 Ol PAUSE playback start point you chose and the actual start Right or SLOW a STOP
70. cover battery pack DG Cassette holder o 9880 9990q goog RRT 0000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 oo0000 PUSH HERE Ra OPEN EJECT Switch O BATT RELEASE Switch Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Slide down BATT RELEASE 1 and remove the USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Open 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 4 Pull out the viewfinder fully Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Lens blower TROUBLESHOOTING EN 79 If after follo
71. d the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it NOTES f print frames created on a PC have not been transferred to a MultiMediaCard it is not possible to delete them using these steps The print frames in the camcorder s memory cannot be deleted O n55 POWER TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES Switch 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag 54 The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears press it All the print frames are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it MENU Wheel Display Ms MEMORY MENU E Menu Screen J RETURN IMAGE PRO IMAGE DEL M SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP Lue CLIP DE CANCEL BPO F ALL FORMAT SELECTS Me MEMORY MENU E Deletion Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE x Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Mm MEMORY MENU E m lt RETURN IMAGE PRO IMAGE DEL mM SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL SELECT FRAME DEL RESET FORMAT Menu Screen Mi MEMORY MENU E Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE anced Features For D S C cont Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems su
72. 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 equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 96en AC Power Adapter Charger eeee CF pg 8 9 ANIMALON lt sdsssescetnstessedetessenieescateodoiswsssaess C pg 35 Audio DUBE ia aecaceagentonaceiseessetuaesiedes CF pg 76 PUNO D Eene sei uamencnnones r pg 31 AUO FOCUS sisi dieses oeiesndeswedasseusennbiseesesteases F pg 27 Aut Playback sorsara CF pg 47 Auto Shut off essssesssssssssesssess CF pg 19 21 42 re Backlight Compensation esseeeeereee CF pg 40 Beery COW epaia r pg 91 Battery PACK souninnoniisaenon CF pg 8 9 93 Beep fally seausasasnetssianseventeaseiaussnanenpetaarans CF pg 29 Blank Search costictenccassutseedevecagieuarepssameaatycs CF pg 45 Brighten The LCD Monitor seese CF pg 18 Built in Clock s Lithium Battery CF pg 11 C Channels Left Right ssssssssssssissssessesssssisss CF pg 44 Charge The Battery Pack scese CF pg 8 Sea E E O
73. dy been shot Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting Picture Quality Size mode Displays the Picture Quality Size mode of the stored image There are 4 modes available XGA FINE XGA STD VGA FINE VGA STD in order of quality F pg 15 FULL Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing EN 2 1 Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power CF pg 8 Grip Adjustment lt pg 10 Viewfinder Adjustment C pg 10 Loading A MultiMediaCard lt pg 14 Picture Quality Size Mode Setting lt gt pg 15 7 Set the MODE Dial to B39 and the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press SNAPSHOT halfway The screen becomes a still image which is captured into the camcorder s memory However it is not rcorded until SNAPSHOT is pressed fully e At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be canceled 3 Press SNAPSHOT fully The image is recorded in the MultiMediaCard e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To use the flash pg 32 To Delete
74. e package for details on their availability Make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or MultiMediaCard set the camcorder s POWER Switch to CAMERA 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 f 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 When a cable is connected to the AV OUT connector the sound is not heard from the speaker 60en PC with DV connector equipped capture board PC LSS Ep ELD o FAV To DV connector Core filter PC connection cable provided DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN OUT _ M PI BIJLIP PRINTER J AG STILL EDIT Open the connector POWER Switch Lock Button CTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector equipped
75. en DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off if DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes ON QQ e When shooting aan or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used SELF Refer to Self Timer pg 34 TIMER OFF O Refer to 5 Second Recording CF pg 35 AG CAMERA MENU TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnificat
76. en the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select AI and press it CAMERA MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU wheel and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing pg 76 is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound A U N 14a x Y C Card Cover aei ay Clipped edge Label MultiMediaCard GETTING STARTED cont Loading A MultiMediaCard The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder 7 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the la
77. eo cable cable F pg 6 You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder for connection R A EDIT Connect when an S Video cable is not used e Make sure you connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 12 CONTROL UNIT cont Program SELECT SCENES 115 12 3 4 5 6 iZ 8 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears ts me a Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Remote sensor Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a P
78. er optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing pg 63 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector 4 Turn the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLAy PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time This camcorder can also be used as a recorder I gt pg 63 If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a colored mosaic pattern or it will become black Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Following the illustratio
79. ereo on both L and R channels in stereo __ Factory preset NOTES The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12B I T SOUND1 SP DEC 2500 PM 5 30 TC 12 34 24 Frames Seconds Minutes 30 frames 1 second EN 45 Stop Button W Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the POWER Switch middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 23 Load a tape CF pg 12 and set the POWER Switch to pLayipc While pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Lock Butt Dracedhe MENU odhaal THaMeRu SaGeaanneae Pee Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select E then press it Za VIDEO MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select BLANK SRCH then press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE then press it e BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward
80. erly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning NDS Declaration of Conformity Model Number CU V502U Trade Name VC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 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 interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be
81. ey do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF In the XGA mode images shot using a 680 000 pixel Progres sive Scan CCD effective area 630 000 pixels 962 x 654 pixels are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size 1024 x 768 pixels 22 en Zoom in T Telephoto 5 T od Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom display 10x WE DOT Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever POWER Switch sic Recording For Video And D S C FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 27 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom CF7 pg 29 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases e When digital image processing such
82. fact niece coves Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 7 Slide down and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open Make sure ee the window until it locks The cassette holder opens automati side is cally facing out e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder 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 s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not PUSH HERE apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing OPEN EJECT Switch 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Erase protection tab P To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This Recording mode prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force 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 camco
83. fety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product ENO 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ce
84. from the speaker 1 f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When gt II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press H During playback press and hold lt lt or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback m To resume normal playback press gt HE You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback I gt pg 68 Slow Motion Playback Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control provided pg 68 69 POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display ma VIDEO MENU m lt RETURN SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SOUND L SYNCHRO SOUND R REC MODE BLANK SRCH eo gt
85. ft and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom A WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen P DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears hP WIPE CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner CIP WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene I lt P WIPE SLIDE a next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left like o P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward IP WIPE SHUTTER f ine top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the A effect used in scene transition from BW MWH G1 Aly sl IR RANDOM k E and BJ The Picture Wipe Dissolve function is not available J E IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects F pg 37 If an unusable mode is selected i
86. g scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the POWER Switch was set to OFF e The power is off 21 The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 22 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 36 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 23 e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress CORRECTIVE ACTION 17 Set the Operation Switch to M F pg 36 38 18 Turn off Sepia and Monotone C pg 36 38 19 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition F pg 36 38 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode lt gt pg 30 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Program AE with special effects you want before starting editing CF pg 36 38 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated F pg 36 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased CF pg 36 e The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 min
87. icture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT R A EDIT gt pg 69 ON OFF Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point e f you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be canceled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blink
88. iling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANS
89. ill playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded with the MODE Dial set to B PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select POFF Menu 1 CLASSIC FILM 2 B W MONOTONE 3 4 SEPIA 4 STROBE 5 R VIDEO ECHO Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON OFF EN 69 FEATURE Playback Special Effects PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 38 for more information 70e VCR Recording deck T W a oo Rs SO Ol amp Gr o poed o SHIFT VCR CODE LIST VCRBRAND BUTTONS ff VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A NAME A B PHILIPS 0 O PANASONIC RCA SAN
90. imer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELF TIMER and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen To engage the Self Timer for video recording press START STOP After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts To stop Self Timer recording press START STOP again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode To end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 4 or set the POWER Switch to OFF or set the Operation Switch to BY NOTE If BEEP TALLY is set to OFF CF pg 29 the beep does not sound and the ta
91. ing Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing t is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable EN 73 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE II AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press START STOP on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode IN OUT MODE Random Assemble e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will ee oD i oe na Se aioe Editing Menu be dubbed all the way to the end automatically e f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the TIME CODE 16 VCR TOTAL 9 3 To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A ED
92. ion Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a WIDE normal screen ratio CINEMA Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving i pg 35 a MANUAL MENU MODE Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 C appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e CINEMA mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or GY For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion WW appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction partial During slay ea i a on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically e SQUEEZE mode is effecti
93. light White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears press it The W BALANCE Menu appears A Go N and press it The Menu Screen disappears and W BAL and the currently selected mode are displayed Rotate it to select the desired mode NSA MAN White balance is set manually _ Outdoors on a sunny day Outdoors on a cloudy day Se A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU wheel Selection is complete To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Operation Switch to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone pg 38 is activated Rotate the MENU wheel to select EA then Rotate the MENU wheel to select MANUAL en4 Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance
94. lly You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select J and press it MANUAL MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select FLASH ADJ and press it The parameter appears To intensify the flash rotate the MENU wheel towards To weaken the flash rotate it towards Adjustment range 3 to 3 Press the MENU wheel Rotate it to select lt lt RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen NOTE When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 5 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness S44 en MENU Wheel START STOP Button POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button Display Me MANUAL MENU E F lt RETURN Menu Screen DIS SSRs OFF r 5S Al TELE MACRO DaS H WIDE MODE 2 WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ Self Timer indication When START STOP or SNAPSHOT is pressed the tally lamp changes as shown ires For Video And D S C cont Self T
95. lly lamp does not light Turns off Self Timer snapshot recording starts Stops blinking and stays on Begins blinking Blinks quickly Self Timer Self Timer starts Self Timer shooting video record starts soon ing starts After approx 15 sec a n35 MENU Wheel 5 Second Recording START STOP Button Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only Operation l Switch for video recording Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to VIDEO GS or MW then set the Operation Switch to M Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully POWER Switch Lock Button MODE Dial Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select and press it MANUAL MENU appears SNAPSHOT Button Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it The Sub Menu appears Display EE MANUAL MENU E Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it lt RETURN Menu Screen ane e 5S MODE appears SELF T IMER TELE MACRO J WIDE MODE ANIM wX WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ SERA Press START STOP The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e Even if you press START STOP again withi
96. log output JLIP EDIT 3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug PC DIGITAL STILL 2 5 mm 3 pole External microphone input 506 pV rms high impedance unbalanced with 3 5 mm stereo PRINTER For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD p ata Z do Printed in Japan 0600FOVX UN YP
97. lve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used when the MODE Dial is set to GS All Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used when the MODE Dial is set to UA The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored yres For Video And D S C cont FADE WIPE SELECTION wW Bd Bw D oO G e amp amp and pr Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording 7 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to VIDEO or GS then set the Operation Switch to M Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete e The FADER WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears 5 Press START STOP to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select E then press it PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P op OP P ip EP and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 above Engage the Record Standby mode If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press START STOP when
98. mended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech
99. move protection from the files stored in the MultiMediaCard and delete them lt pg 50 51 Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV and set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen CF pg 31 43 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 18 19 33 Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the POWER Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down SYMPTOM 35 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 36 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 37 During recording sound cannot be heard 38 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 39 A MultiMediaCard cannot be played back 40 The tape is moving but there is no picture 41 The LCD monitor image is distorted 42 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 43 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 44 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints POSSIBLE CAUSES 35 e Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 36 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 viewfi
100. n connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 58 and 59 Set the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt II on the camcorder Press gt IH on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Red to Yellow to E Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press AUDIO VIDEO R OUT OUT OUT gt I on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then White to stop the VCR and camcorder when finished AUDIO L OUT NOTES The S Video cable and Audio Video cable RCA plug to ey cable S Video RCA plug are optional Be sure to use the following RCA plug to cable e S Video cable YTU94146A RCA plug optional e Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug optional YTU94147A Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet White to included in the package for details on their availability AUDIO L IN Make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder an R Z GAA S VIDEO for connection iN l IN You can use Playback Zoom lt pg 68 or Playback i
101. n 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged m 7 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 5 To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Recording Mode instead of pressing START STOP in step 6 select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still C pg 20 When 5S is set to ANIM CF pg 30 this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead t pg 30 JOE Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects T pg 38 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out START STOP Button Operation Switch gt __ POWER Switch io MENU Wheel To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding START STOP f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Disso
102. n the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO lt pg 30 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments lt gt pg 10 2 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS gt gt The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU wheel towards appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU wheel towards lt 4 appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU wheel Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS gt twice or set the Operation Switch to BY If FOCUS b gt is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Menu Screen RANDOM OFF FADER WHI TE FADER B
103. nd set the POWER Switch to while pressing down MENU Wheel the Lock Button located on the switch then press the MENU wheel twice while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the mam CAMERA MENU H demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the lt RETURN Menu Screen Rotate the MENU wheel to select OFF and press it HGCA CMG OE The normal screen appears ZOOM SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODEMON _ OFF _ 5 Sen GETTING STARTED Power Battery pack BN V507U or BN V514U This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you CHARGE choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use indicator To provided power supply units with other equipment POWER K AC outlet indicator Cal CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER indicator lights Adapter Charger Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V507U approx 1 hr 30 min When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Pull the battery out Remem ber to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet
104. nder 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 optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector e The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback The POWER Switch is not set to PLAY PC 39 e The POWER Switch is set to dl A or dl PLAY PC 40 Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect The speaker volume is too great CORRECTIVE ACTION 35 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS c pg 30 36 38 37 Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector CF pg 86 87 e Adjust the sound volume during playback C pg 42 38 Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC CF pg 42 39 Set the POWER Switch to BUN gt pg 47 40 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback c pg 58 59 e Close the cassette holder cover C pg 12 42 e Turn the speaker volume down lt gt pg 42 43 eClean the video heads with an optional cleani
105. ng Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order e f you press gt gt during Auto Playback images are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W NOTES Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored last recorded one after the mage number directory and file names appear if ON SCREEN is set to either LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen gt pg 31 Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names CF pg 48 49 lt lt number of images Displays the total number of stored images To display the Image number previous image Displays the index number of the image file pg 48 49 45 en Type of file Picture Quality Size mode Appears only when displaying still Directory and images File names Index number Selected file Protect icon POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel ACK Basic Playback For D S C cont Index Screen The files you stored can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking files stored beforehand the Index Screen also shows the Picture Quality Size mode directory and file names as well as which files are protected against accidental erasure 100 DVC00003 Directory and File names Shows that the selected file is in a directory called 100
106. ng cassette F pg 94 44 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage CF pg 78 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 46 An error indication E01 E06 appears The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate During transport the lens cover opens The MultiMediaCard cannot be removed from the camcorder A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark e This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 45 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indica tions CF pg 88 92 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To pr
107. nician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition SES tte ENO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surface
108. nu Screen F pg 43 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press START STOP to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen 5 Press START STOP to start recording DV IN changes to 6 Press START STOP again to engage the Record Pause mode returns to DV IN NOTES Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting F pg 29 During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the AV OUT connector POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Fast Forward Button gt gt Rewind Button lt lt Display DOT Gm Cn Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape 7 Load a MultiMediaCard lt pg 14 and cassette C pg 12 Set the POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image play back the tape Stop playback at the desired point Set the POWER Switch to MIX while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback lt pg 49 Auto Playback pg 47 or press lt lt or gt gt to select the image you wish To engage Dub Standby pres
109. o a tape Images can then played back jitter free with superior quality High resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out pg 61 7 Set the MODE Dial to GS then set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully To start Progressive Mode Recording press START STOP To End Progressive Mode Recording press START STOP The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back the image may not look natural When the MODE Dial is set to GS Picture Wipe Dissolve I pg 36 and some Program AE with special effects C7 pg 38 cannot be used f SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode a snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode pg 20 SESE ENZO Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which unlike conventional interlace scanning is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 60 full Frames per second twice the amount of conventional systems it is able to deliver a po high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen A NTSC TV screen image is composed of 30 F
110. o the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up elf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use 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 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove qa CAUTIONS cont in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of
111. oking for a file you wish to view or hear Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on pg 47 To access the Index Screen press INDEX once If you press INDEX twice the Index Screen for E Mail Clip Rec CF pg 46 appears if a video clip has been stored If there is no video clip this will be skipped a If you press INDEX three times INDEX Button the Index Screen for Digital Sound Effect F pg 39 appears If there is no sound effect the display will return to the still image Index Screen Display 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it The file selected in the Playback Screen Index Screen is displayed or played back EXIT IMAGE 1 IA EXIT E CLIP 100 DVC00001 202 _ 903 __ POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display lam MEMORY MENU m f lt RETURN IMAGE PRO IMAGE DEL SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL FRAME DEL DPOF FORMAT Menu Screen EXIT PROTECT PROTECT Index Screen Padlock mark If Protection is removed EXIT PROTECT a 0o01 F_ oo2z s o03 s_ Normal playback ACK Advanced Features For D S C Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number that file cannot be deleted Set the POWER Switch to M8 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the
112. on Power Zoom Lever VOL MENU Wheel o 009o cogl Speaker Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press gt IH during playback 2 To resume normal playback press I again BACK Basic Playback For Video 7 Load a tape I pg 12 Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press gt HE e To stop playback press W e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automati cally To turn on again set the POWER Switch to OFF then to PLAY PC The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV I pg 58 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied through the DC cord 1 does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed When a cable is connected to the AV OUT connector the sound is not heard
113. onnector Then initialize or run the software again Auto Shut Off If 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode or in the Pause mode the camcorder s power shuts off automatically to conserve energy e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CF pg 70 75 3 PRINTER Connector Connect to the optional printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector Refer to the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER instruction sheet G External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC jnvssstasiivencadtacnesseeantes CF pg 76 DE o EES EE E E E CF pg 58 O BOEN eeds CF pg 58 T Multi Connector The Docking Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object if the pins are damaged the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure S Video Output Connector IS OWT oessa CF pg 58 71 Video Output Connector MIE Opes set costes cece inet toes gt pg 58 71 Audio Output Connectors AUDIO L R csccccccsnevesssvesccccvenseveses CF pg 58 71 D Screw Knob cecscsesesssesesessessesscesaceeees CF pg 58 To attach the camcorder tighten this clockwise 5 6 EN Controls Connectors And Indicators EN Je T a T Controls C PRINT Button Enables printing using the optional printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector Refer to the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER
114. otect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F F pg 93 Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 18 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully F pg 18 By recording with DIS activated I pg 30 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Do not subject the camcorder to shock or excessive vibration during transport e Turn the camcorder on and off The lens cover closes Push in the MultiMediaCard a few more times pg 14 INDEX Docking Station PC Connector DIGITAL STILL CF pg 60 2 J Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol EDIT 00 0 eee CF pg 61 e Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software NOTE Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station s JLIP connector If the camcorder is turned off because the POWER Switch is set to OFF or due to Auto Shut Off etc while the JLIP program software is used it will be impossi ble to control the connected devices from the computer In such a case first try turning the camcorder on again or unplug the JLIP connec tion cable from the Docking Station s JLIP c
115. ovided optional Mode with Sound Effects pre stored NOTES The number of storable images depends on the selected Picture Quality Size mode as well as the composition of the subjects in the images IMAGE SIZE RES Button When the MODE Dial is set to BUWX only the picture quality can be set Display FINE XGA _EwT lt Picture quality Picture size 16en GETTING STARTED cont To turn on the camcorder set the POWER Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your on the switch preference using the POWER Switch Operation Switch and MODE Dial POWER Lamp POWER Switch Position CAMERA Allows you to record on a tape or in the MultiMediaCard POWER Switch A OFF PI oa Button Allows you to switch off the camcorder 1 Uf Operation PLAY PC Switch Allows you to play back a recording on the tape or to transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the MultiMediaCard to a computer o o 28800 FERE 09209 cogl o mE Allows you to display an image stored in the MultiMediaCard When the POWER Switch is set to AF the type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SOUND is displayed When set to Operation Switch Position or PLAY PC there is no indication M Manual Allows you to set various recording functions u
116. point for Slow Motion Playback Forward Button During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur bances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunc tion During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE Il to ause playback Normal playback Press T iad FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback A PURPOSE U To allow frame by frame search during video playback To move image OPERATION press Right 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback while keeping press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW lt 1 SHIFT held down repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 or I gt repeatedly FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press Kj Left O Right FY Up and K4 Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and st
117. r vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equip ment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground ing pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a sa
118. rames per second 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields 1 Frame 1 Regular shooting of moving images Records 30 odd and 30 even image Fields for a total of 60 per second Since there is a time lag between an odd and even Field when they are combined to make 1 Frame the part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter However during normal playback the moving picture looks smooth and natural 2 Progressive mode shooting of moving images Progressive Mode Recording lt gt pg 24 Scan A is recorded divided into an odd and even number Field and then Scan B is skipped Scans C and D are handled in the same way as Scans A and B as illustrated below thereby recording 30 Frames per second Since each recorded odd and even number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the picture does not look jittery However when moving images are played back the picture can look unnatural 7 i 7 i y d A HT pe ies HT A ne HT g By i 3 i Hy f f l ar J l i BY i A i dl il i L I Odd number Even number Odd number Even number a Field Field Field Field 30 Frames per second 20 n EN Q J a o MENU Wheel aif Switch __ ae Button Operation Switch o 20 o 9980 ogl Boge ogy e FR SNAPSHO
119. rder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback ca ii MENU Z Ll 2 gt lt am 2 m g OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed TIME OFF Time code is not displayed CODE l o Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording CLOCK Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 11 ADJ Factory preset NOTES The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Operation Switch is set to M DISPLAY MENU functions which are set when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA are also applied when the POWER Switch is set to PLAY PC I gt pg 43 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Operation Switch is set to EY The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided lt pg 59 62 71 3 2 EN tures For Video And D S C cont MENU Wheel POWER Switch Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby pg 20 21 e In Full Auto mode the flash automatically fires if it is Lock Button dark 4 appears e In Manual mode you can select the FLASH setting as follows Operation AUTO Fires au
120. rder off then on again f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Fven when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 23 for information about recording from the middle of a tape POWER Lamp POWER Switch lt 5 gt gt 0 a Lock Button alla Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display fe CAMERA MENU Mi 4RETURN Menu Screen REC MODE SP SOUND MODE S ZOOM x Sub Menu SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE end 3 Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference a Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then op
121. rding is in progress To Stop Recording press START STOP The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder SESE el 9 NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached pe There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or clo
122. re when it is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to OFF F pg 29 and with Programme AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT F pg 38 When taking several snapshots in succession Motor Drive Mode the flash fires only during the first one Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 6 5 ft 2 m push down the flash to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted The color tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps To change the brightness of the flash Flash Brightness Adjustment F pg 33 While charging the flash blinks and the flash will not fire Although noise may appear this is not a malfunction and is not recorded It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch o 2o TETS LF AN 9990 ogoogo og80 coga MENU Wheel Display Mam MANUAL MENU E RETURN DIS SELF T IMER 5S Menu Screen TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH ee A EN 3 3 Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot F pg 20 21 is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash C pg 32 and adjusts the brightness automatica
123. s 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 light 7 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press EXPOSURE EXP and the exposure control indicator appear 3 Rotate the MENU wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 4 Press the MENU wheel Exposure adjustment is complete EXP goes out To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPOSURE or set the Operation Switch to l Al A To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT 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 Operation Switch is set to EY ures For Video And D S C cont Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so
124. s It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables Audio Video S Video Editing DC etc connected then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage MTN MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked IMW and memory cards marked MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DV make sure you only use memory cards with the mark MultiMediaCard remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show perform ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis sion beforehand e Docking Station e AC Power Adapter Charger e Battery Pack BN V507U CU V502U AA V51U e Remote Control Unit e DC Cord e AAA R03 Battery x 2 RM V716U for remote control unit OD e CD ROM The CD ROM contains the e Cleaning Cloth e MultiMediaCard 8 MB rollowing 1 SNA programs Already inserted in the e MultiMediaNavigator JLIP Video Capture
125. s EDIT IN OUT so that A D D appears e To select the sound effect press INDEX to display the SOUND Index Screen I pg 49 then use the MENU wheel to select the desired sound effect elf no Digital Sound Effect is displayed the microphone input will be dubbed onto the tape 3 Press PLAY gt to begin Audio Dubbing Press DIGITAL SOUND where you want to use the sound effect e The displayed sound effect blinks while it is being dubbed e To stop dubbing the sound effect midway press DIGITAL SOUND again 5 Press STOP W to end Audio Dubbing NOTES The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2 c pg 44 f you press PAUSE IE to pause dubbing in step 4 the selected sound effect indication remains displayed f you press STOP to end Audio Dubbing in step 5 the selected sound effect continues to be heard from the connected headphones optional press DIGITAL SOUND to stop the sound effect 75en After Use 7 Turn off the camcorder Slide down and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover Open the card cover then press EJECT The MultiMediaCard is disengaged from the camcorder Remove the MultiMediaCard Close the card
126. s SNAPSHOT The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH SNAPSHOT appears 6 While the message is being displayed press SNAPSHOT again The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx 6 seconds e The BEC indicator disappears when dubbing is complete NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE the message COPYING FAILED is displayed The XGA image is dubbed onto the tape at 720 x 480 pixels You can superimpose a print frame over the selected still image to be dubbed I pg 53 and dub it to a tape After step 4 superimpose a print frame over the still image and go to step 5 a 65 POWER Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A a MultiMediaCard Lock Button Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard 1 Load a MultiMediaCard CF pg 14 and cassette F pg 12 Set the POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select J and press it VIDEO MENU appears SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel yA Rotate the MENU wheel to select O9 mI COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete Ma VIDEO MENU E RETURN SOUND MODE 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and Ue one Play Pa
127. s can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries temperatures Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it SESE en USING THE BATTERY PACK no 1 Insert the terminal end Q of the battery pack into the po Be battery pack mount then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it A locks into place as shown in the illustration F e f the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur A To Detach The Battery Pack E 7 while sliding down BATT RELEASE detach it Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on LCD monitor off Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V514U 1 hr 45 min 2 hrs 5 min optional BN V856U 8 hrs 30 min optional NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is
128. se and re open the LCD monitor When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape F pg 23 During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphone connector The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback I pg 42 To turn the tally lamp off during recording gt pg 28 29 To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 28 31 Self Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF RECORDING In some situations different shooting angles may You can shoot yourself while viewing your own provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 point the lens toward yourself and start recording 90 downward 180 upward 20en MENU Wheel MODE Dial PZZ AA A Lock Button POWER Switch KH Operation Switch o o 0920 8899 M osese Sees SNAPSHOT Button Display Mam CAMERA MENU E lt lt RETURN REC MODE SOUND MODE Menu Screen ZOOM SNAP MODE FULL __ GAIN UP PIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MO
129. sing the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode EY Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording When the Operation Switch is set to EY F AUTO appears When set to M there is no indication F AUTO enl MODE Dial ne Function Position e Allows you to record video on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously gt pg 26 e File size of still images 640 x 480 pixels e Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode VIDEO e Allows you to record video and still images on a tape Approx 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings CF pg 20 e Zoom magnification over 10X is available C pg 22 29 GS e Allows you to record moving The following indications appear in the upper left corner depending on the MODE Dial position Progressive images successive jitter free mode still images with superior quality on a tape F pg 24 DUAL The still images can also be processed on a PC or printed out e Zoom magnification over 10X is available C pg 22 29 DUAL Playback of images recorded in When set to UUW this mode is not smooth P RE es NIDEO e Allows you to record still images in a MultiMediaCard PS C pg 15 21 When set to GB e File size 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or VGA
130. sing a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene ae nni then opening closing the cassette holder cover 1G 12 34 24 Display Minutes Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 45 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 42 2 Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON CF pg 31 43 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 24 ex START STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button janced Features For Video And D S C Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images successive jitter free still images ont
131. ssolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is nota malfunction This is not a malfunction DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e Self Recording is performed Files stored in the MultiMediaCard are protected ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE or TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder 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 33 The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 34 This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed 24 e If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 29 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition CF pg 36 38 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance C pg 38 41 Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen F pg 31 e During Self Recording the date time does not appear gt pg 19 Re
132. ssssssssssereessee CF pg 36 37 fo LOOMI corir A CF pg 22 9S en SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette For Digital Still Camera Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 6 W Approx 5 5 W 51 mmx 125 mm x 97 mm 2 1 16 x 4 15 16 x 3 7 8 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 510 g 1 2 Ibs without cassette MultiMediaCard and battery Approx 585 g 1 3 Ibs incl cassette MultiMediaCard and battery 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 1 4 CCD Progressive Scan F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 27 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 color LCD Monaural DV format SD mode NTSC standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bi
133. t Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min MultiMediaCard JPEG compatible 2 modes XGA 1024 x 768 pixels VGA 640 x 480 pixels 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with the provided MultiMediaCard 8 MB with Sound Effects pre stored FINE 46 VGA 21 XGA STANDARD 133 VGA 64 XGA with an optional MultiMediaCard 4 MB FINE 26 VGA 12 XGA STANDARD 76 VGA 36 XGA with an optional MultiMediaCard 8 MB FINE 54 VGA 24 XGA STANDARD 155 VGA 75 XGA ESE nI For Connectors Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Headphone output 3 5 mm stereo AC Power Adapter Charger AA V51U Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 Vu 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 V u 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 7 2 V 0 77 A VTR DC 6 3 V 733Z 1 8 A Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm 2 11 16 x 1 13 16 x 4 3 8 Weight Approx 254 5 g 0 57 Ibs Docking Station CU V502U For General Dimensions W x H x D 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm 2 3 16 x 1 7 16 x 4 1 4 Weight Approx 89 9 g 0 2 Ibs For Connectors S Video Y 1 V p p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog output Video 1 V p p 75 Q analog output Audio 300 mV rms 1 kQ ana
134. t The normal playback screen appears POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display 7 ELETE TENE DELETE Index MAET Screen m g ine 004 Fal Be 27 No Mi MEMORY MENU E Deletion Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE R CAUTION Do not remove the MultiMediaCard or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the MultiMediaCard becomes corrupted initialize it gt pg 52 eno Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once Set the POWER Switch to M8 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored file is displayed Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select IM and press it MEMORY MENU appears By rotating the MENU wheel select IMAGE DEL to delete images select E CLIP DEL to delete E clip recording files select SOUND DEL to delete sound effects Then press the MENU wheel The Sub Menu appears TO SELECT A FILE BY BROWSING FILES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen
135. tness to a larger value C pg 33 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m 27 9 16 to 2 m 6 5 ft C pg 32 e Press the BACKLIGHT Button pg 40 Set FLASH to any parameter other than ON in the Menu Screen gt pg 32 Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X in the Menu Screen CF pg 29 e Set the MODE Dial to GJ or VIDEO F pg 17 22 e Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode gt pg 22 38 e Disengage the PS WIDE mode gt pg 34 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed CF pg 22 36 SYMPTOM 17 Program AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 18 The Black amp White Fader does not work 19 The Dissolve function does not work 20 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work 21 The picture wipe function does not work 22 Scene transition does not go as expected 23 The Video Echo mode does not work POSSIBLE CAUSES 17 The Operation Switch is set to 18 e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 19 The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Program AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered The last selected editin
136. tomatically if it is dark 4 appears Switch AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires OFF Will not fire Perform the procedure below SNAPSHOT Button 1 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Display Button located on the switch then pull out the E MANUAL MENU H viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully lt RETURN Menu Screen DIS SELF TIMER 2 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears TELE MACRO WIDE MODES AUTO DiX 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select and press it MANUAL MENU appears WIND CUT ON FLASH OFF FLASH ADJ 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select FLASH and press it The Sub Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select AUTO AUTO ON or OFF and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN Press it twice to close the Menu Screen If AUTO Is Selected the Red Eye reduction indicator lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording NOTES Do not fire the flash at a person at short range The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF in the Menu Screen and also when the battery remaining power is low Moreover the flash does not fi
137. ts indicator blinks or goes out MENU Wheel Operation Switch POWER Switch Lock Button P p MODE Dial wil Ow 2 223 VIDEO ECHO 1 460 SHUTTER 1 60 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance F pg 41 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode SEPIA 1 Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE 1 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 82 CLASSIC FILM 2 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect E STROBE 2 Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 22 VIDEO ECHO 3 Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnifica tion of over 10X is not available ures For Video And D S C cont Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Operation Switch to M then set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears
138. use press it twice The normal playback screen resumes SYNCHRO Button gt 11 REC MODE BLANK SRCH 6 To select a video image to be dubbed start playback po aie by pressing gt IH At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback 7 To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the MultiMediaCard e gt blinks during dubbing NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed f an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode I pg 30 is dubbed to a MultiMediaCard 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 7 using the remote control provided F pg 69 Images are dubbed in VGA file size Display Transmitted beam effective area 5m 16 ft Remote sensor dV OY Ne CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions C pg 93 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two
139. utes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode lt pg 36 21 Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe C pg 30 36 38 23 Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode lt gt pg 30 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out CF pg 36 38 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 82 EN JUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 24 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated White Balance cannot be activated When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant During recording the date time does not appear Files stored in the MultiMediaCard cannot be deleted The indicators and messages do not appear Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 33 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 34 The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear 24 e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Di
140. ve only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or B PS WIDE SW appears The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0 7X wide conversion lens Zooming is possible from 0 7X to 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room e PS WIDE mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to GY __ Factory preset SESE eno I WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind oe ON amp S Helps cut down on noise created by wind N appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal FLASH Refer to Snapshot Flash C pg 32 aes Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment CF pg 33 ADJ Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV SIMPLE Keeps the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc from appearing in the camcorder Also keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen DATE AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases TIME e When the POWER Switch is set from OFF to CAMERA or PLAY PC e When playback starts The camco
141. when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select 4 MAN 1 subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen Press the MENU wheel until 8 begins blinking When the setting is completed 8 stops blinking 4 Balance indicator NZ is displayed Operation Switch POWER Switch MENU Wheel Lock Button White paper To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually F pg 27 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the Press the MENU wheel Only the Manual White Play Pause Button gt II Fast Forward Button gt gt Rewind Button lt lt POWER Switch J Lock Butt
142. wice The Menu Screen closes A Go N 7 ees Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cs AP WIPE SCROLL p WIPE SHUTTER To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable AR RANDOM lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the ES T camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC FADER BLACK Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached BW FADER B W to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the EE DISPLAY MENU EEE DISPLAY MENU date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs i EEN first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC f DATE TIME Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the ao cee Bde 25 00 clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the im ADJ PM 5 30 date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU wheel the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set 12 GETTING STARTED cont
143. wing the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM 1 No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette will not load properly 8 The MultiMediaCard will not load properly 9 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed 10 Snapshot mode cannot be used POSSIBLE CAUSES e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The POWER Switch is set to PLAY PC u Farg or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Operation S
144. witch is set to e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The MultiMediaCard is in the wrong position e The 5 Second mode is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen 10 The Squeeze mode is selected 8 9 CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely lt gt pg 9 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one F pg 8 9 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery C pg 11 e Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC F pg 12 e Set the POWER Switch to u CAMERA gt pg 16 e Replace with new cassette lt gt pg 12 e Close the cassette holder cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again C pg 18 e Set the Operation Switch to u M n F pg 1 6 e Set Focus to the Auto mode F pg 27 e Clean the lens and check the focus again CF pg 78 e Set it in the right position F pg 12 e Install a fully charged battery F pg 8 9 e Set it in the right position F pg 14 e Select 5S in the Menu Screen pg 35 10 Disengage the Squeeze mode lt gt pg
145. with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 If the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand en I MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 58 and 59 7 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT a connector PC BJJLIP PRINTER p gt A VCR other than above oo connect the editing cable to the remote OUT control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Core filter POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch White to To JLIP AUDIO EDIT L OUT S Video bl Coretiiter optional Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the

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