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JVC LYT1439-001B User's Manual

1. NAVIGATION DELETE CURRENT 3 00PM DEC 2804 EXECUTE RETURN CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED FEATURES 5O en FEATURES FOR RECORDING CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it NOTES e Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording otherwise the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation Function properly e Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE e f you change the memory card while shooting on one tape two memory cards will share the tape s thumbnail images We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape e Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape Also do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting otherwise Navigation Function does not work properly e Before shooting newly over a recorded tape be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card e f you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC
2. 2 Set the Power Switch to Iw 3 Set E to the desired mode lt pg 36 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects See the right column In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out ES WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset Wal FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white Screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen L wIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 47 WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right 0 wiPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left
3. E Mail Clip Recording You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e mail pg 31 Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight lt pg 45 e You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available c pg 45 Spot Exposure Control SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e his camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere This produ
4. NOTES e To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 9 using the remote control gt pg 26 e Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels i Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files To reset the file name for images display its playback screen lt pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen lt pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press a or v to select NO RESET and press SET The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVCO00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVCO0001 i Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 1 To protect the file for images display its playback screen gt pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen 7 pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select PROTECT and press SET The Sub Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press a or v to select CURRENT and press SET The PR
5. Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra 9 LC Sg A r High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 17 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or IM and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO lt pg 15 amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt pg 63 IJ CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt gt pg 16 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP TROUBLESHOOTING cy 59 Appears for 5 seconds after power is t
6. eeeeeeeseesss 17 Troubleshooting EE 56 W Warning Indications ss 58 White Balance uk 46 Wide Mode EE 38 Wipe Or Fader Effects s 47 Z Ei elen Un Le EE 20 26 37 5 Second Recording 42 TERMS 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited 0656540 H5 2 Printed in Malaysia 0205FOH ID VM
7. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment setthe Power Switch to EY or fw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Diopter Adjustment Control Example p CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to M or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 19 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER lt pg 36 39 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press A or v to select 9 and press SET The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or v to select BRIGHT and press SET The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Press lt or gt until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator
8. DATE TIME OFF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE OFF ON rx pg 21 Time Code LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES rmx s 0 The language setting can be changed lt pg 16 AUDIO LEV OFF ON r pg 39 AUDIO LEV ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark MA appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES e Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e f the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the center area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they wil
9. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 35 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed j Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading A Cassette pg 17 VIDEO MEMORY Lock Button POWER CHARGE Lamp e 7 A Remove the lens cap lt pg 11 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or y while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed e To record in LP Long Play mode pg 37 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button 4 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate rec
10. e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON lt pg 38 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward point the lens toward yourself and start recording Self Recording Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames z 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the s
11. or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display GETTING STARTED cu 15 Iw Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 36 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus i pg 36 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s T sp Ev lt pg 40 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY e Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card e When the Power Switch is set to EY or M the currently selected image size appears GETTING STARTED Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or m you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully 16 en
12. e E CLIP appears e To cancel E Mail Clip Recording press E MAIL again or press W to stop video playback 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start E Mail Clip Recording 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop E Mail Clip Recording e COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 9 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording NOTES e Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 32 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a cassette lt pg 17 2 Loada memory card gt pg 18 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode except SLOW c pg 36 37 4 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 6 set pras pip COPY to ON lt gt pg 36 41 7 Press gt I to start playback 8 At the point you want to dub press ki again to engage Still Playback 9 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The 3 KFJ indication appears during dubbing
13. e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets Vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources OUt
14. Images 2 Press kill to start Auto Playback e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press Ml Playback Of Video Clips You can view video clips lt pg 31 stored in the memory card Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 If the image playback IMAGE screen appears press SEL The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 3 Press or v to select Om mec E MAIL CLIP and press vcoooo ASF SET The video clip Aen e playback screen E MAIL ae CLIP appears 4 Press lt to select the previous file Press gt to select the next file 5 To start playback press kl To stop playback press W NOTES e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder e You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows Media Player version 6 4 or later Refer to the instructions of PC and software i CES III DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING A PLAYBACK 30 en D S C PLAYBACK f Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want For Index Playback of image files perform steps 1 5 in
15. Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card Dubbing To Or From A VCR Open the cover To S connector S cable optional AV cable provided Q To S VIDEO IN or OUT O Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN OUT connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable NOTE The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 star playback on the camcorder c pg 22 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder EDITING cu 51 NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 15 e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF c pg 36 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indicat
16. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm 1 3 16 of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter 3 cm 1 3 16 NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder GETTING STARTED cu 13 Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack BATT RELEASE Open the cover A Battery pack Kr To DC connector Lid N Arrow Battery pack mount o GETTING STARTED A mark Power switch POWER CHARGE KS lamp AC Adapter E To AC outlet 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing right push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder CONT
17. and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DF550U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in acco
18. becomes blue lt pg 17 r Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette lt pg 17 e The cassette holder cover is open Advanced features Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by The focus does not adjust automatically bright light vertical lines appear e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 44 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation When the screen is under direct sunlight Clean the lens and check the focus again during shooting the screen becomes red or pg 61 black for an instant cassette i pg 64 e This is not a malfunction In the 5 Second mode recording ends e This is not a malfunction before 5 seconds have elapsed During recording the date time does not e The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL g Menu appear Set 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu e DATE TIME is set to OFF lt pg 36 42 gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 36 39 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode lt pg 36 38 The color of Snapshot looks strange e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it a
19. in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when ET is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c pg 47 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 36 37 fris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming 1 Set the Power Switch to wj 2 Set EI to MANUAL gt pg 36 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the W indication appear 4 Press SET The Iu indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY e The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock th
20. to AUTO lt pg 36 Or set the Power Switch to Ey f Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Select MWB in A W BALANCE menu lt gt pg 36 then press and hold SET until E begins blinking e When the setting is completed NA stops blinking 4 Press SET twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NEA is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 44 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent 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 e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White paper Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO
21. AE Selected lt pg 47 parameter EXPOSURE NW 1 pg 44 x SPORTS EA W BALANCE S SPOTLIGHT pg 46 a a TWILIGHT 1 Press or v to select o CLASSIC FILM i a m STROBE the desired parameter x Y e Example FA PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press SET Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press SET The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA pg 37 Selected menu icon Ia MANUAL blinks lt gt pg 38 SYSTEM c pg 38 CAMERA DISPLAY lt gt pg 39 7 DSC pg 40 EX VIDEO pg 40 VIDEO DISPLAY pg 41 1 Press or v to select the desired function and press SET The Sub Menu appears e Example CAMERA Menu 2 Press or v to select the desired parameter 3 Press SET Selection is complete e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 4 Press SET The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press SET The Menu Screen closes Selected function CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 60x SNAP SLOW FULL GAIN UP AGC NAVIGATION MANUAL tJRETURN Sub Menu CAMERA REC MODE 1 Da sooscod CAMERA REC MODE 5H SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOO 60x SNAP SLOW FULL GAIN UP AGC NAVIGATION MANUAL Recording Menus 1 CAMERA The CAMERA settings are effective
22. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 41 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The gt indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode e f no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF gt pg 36 41 e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting gt pg 37 Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable To DV connector PC with DV connector EDITING cy 53 When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC e Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector A Using USB cable It is possible to do the fol
23. Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording Clock Icon c pg 28 During E Mail Clip Recording gt 00 15 Image Size 160 160 x 120 2 Shooting Icon c pg 27 31 S E Mail Clip Recording Indicator lt pg 31 Memory Card Remaining Time For E Mail Clip Recording lt pg 31 5 E Mail Clip Recording Time lt pg 31 During E Video And D S C Recording Eu 5x LI p PHOTO 0 Operation Mode r pg 15 A Gain Up Mode r pg 37 LED Light Indicator lt pg 42 White Balance Indicator lt pg 46 eg Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt gt pg 45 D Backlight Compensation Indicator lt gt pg 45 Exposure Adjustment Indicator gt pg 44 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator lt pg 47 ixi Night Alive Indicator lt pg 43 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 45 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 20 Zoom Indicator pg 20 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 28 43 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow gt pg 42 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 pg 17 2 Battery Remaining Power Indicator gt pg 58 3 Date Time lt pg 16 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 44 GETTING STARTED cu 9 PED During Video Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL 0 D Sound Mode In
24. GETTING STARTED Language Settings The language on the display can be changed c pg 36 39 41 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 19 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press a or v to select CAMERA DISPLAY fay and press SET The ON SCREEN LCD TV CAMERA DISPLAY Menu dE ee BIDS appears TIME CODE O LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LEV ON 5 Press or v to select LANGUAGE and press SET CLOCK DEC 20 05 ADJ 5 00 PM 6 Press A or v to select the desired language and press SET 7 Press a or v to select URETURN and press SET twice The Menu Screen closes i Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback gt pg 36 41 XD OX SRE URETURN CAMERA DISPLAY 10 LANGUAGE HX ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES XOCSEBR She Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings above 2 Press or v to select CLOCK ADJ and press SET The parameter for Month is highlighted Press a or v to input the day and press SET Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 4 Press a or v to select URETURN and press SET twice The Menu Screen closes CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK DEC 20 05 ADJ 5 00 PM XD OXjEJEJRe ERE Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip
25. OUT DV cable Core filter optional To DV IN OUT 5 o 0000 je eo8 Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder F pg 22 d Ate point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video units instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 15 e f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom lt pg 26 or Playback Special Effects lt pg 26 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2
26. To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold gt gt or ga The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 21 Load a cassette lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press SET to select EI The VIDEO Menu appears 6 Press a or v to select BLANK SRCH and press SET The Sub Menu appears 7 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion e To cancel Blank Search midway press MI NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward dire
27. a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 41 repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW 4l or I gt is pressed the frame is played back CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D S C playback 1 Press PLAY P to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images Y o d JK E 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T e To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and v Down e To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt during video playback NOTES e Zoomcan also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image Pg CLASSIC FI
28. aX holder by pushing the lock A 3 tab V 2 insert the battery in the Lock tab holder and be sure to have the mark visible 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m 16 ft NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may Cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor Buttons And Functions Aces Gel ETER m o Iu pam MB RE E Q Infrared beam transmitting window e Transmits the beam signal The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY PAUSE Button e Pauses the tape i pg 25 Up Button lt pg 26 SLOW Rewind Button r pg 25 REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape lt gt pg 22 e Displays previous file in a memory card lt gt pg 29 Left Button lt pg 26 INSERT Button lt pg 55 SHIFT Button lt pg 26 DISPLAY Button lt pg 23 51 SLOW Forward Button See the right column PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape pg 22 e Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card lt pg 29 FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape lt pg 22 e Displays next file
29. and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Set Et to the desired mode lt pg 36 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Alive e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 250 1 4000 is selected e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects See the left column In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out ADVANCED FEATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 48 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset NIGHTSCOPE pg 43 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black band
30. but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP SLOW selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording INT SHOT OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting gt pg 28 INT TIME 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting lt pg 28 Playback Menus D VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 36 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO il Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L Dn Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R d Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo gt pg 54 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using
31. displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset 3 CAMERA DISPLAY e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to wy e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUDIO LEV are effective only for shooting Factory preset MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cw 39 BRIGHT rx pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or iw ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control gt pg 23 51 TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camco
32. 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 e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot CAUTIONS en 63 Main Unit e For safety DO NOT Open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set hear appliances generating strong ma
33. or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card e when no memory card is loaded e when the memory card s memory is full e when the memory card is not formatted e when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 32 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card lt gt pg 35 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback NO E MAIL CLIP STORED Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted REFERENCES 60 en TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH e Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the
34. pg 29 Thumbnail Storing Button STORE gt pg 48 Information Button INFO lt pg 30 Set Button SET lt pg 36 Fast Forward Button PP lt pg 22 LED Light Button LIGHT pg 42 Right Button gt c pg 36 Stop Button W pg 22 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT pg 45 Down Button v lt pg 36 Rewind Button lt lt lt pg 22 Quick Review Button Q REVIEW pg 21 Left Button lt lt pg 36 9 VIDEO MEMORY Switch lt pg 15 Play Pause Button gt H c pg 22 Manual Focus Button FOCUS F pg 44 Up Button A pg 36 Diopter Adjustment Control lt pg 16 2 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE pg 14 43 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT lt pg 27 43 Live Slow Button SLOW lt pg 36 42 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 20 Speaker Volume Control VOL lt gt pg 22 5 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT gt pg 17 Recording Start Stop Button pg 19 Power Switch ID M PLAY OFF c pg 15 Lock Button pg 15 GETTING STARTED eu Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers S Video Input Output Connector S c pg 23 51 Microphone connector MIC c pg 54 amp USB Universal Serial Bus Connector pg 53 Digital Video i Link Connector DV IN OUT c pg 52 53 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof T
35. strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer USER MAINTENANCE en 61 REFERENCES 62 en CAUTIONS AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explod
36. this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt pg 51 52 eor 4 i Mere a4 OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded ona tape to a memory card lt pg 32 NAVI DEL IMAGE SEL TAPE SEL ALL RETURN r pg 49 To delete thumbnail images BLANK SRCH rx pg 22 Blank Search S AV INPUT OFF Disables audio video signal input from the AV and S Video connectors i pg 51 ON Enables audio video signal input from the AV and S Video connectors 7 pg 51 NOTE When set to ON the S video input has a priority to the composite video input SYSTEM Each setting is linked with KO SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to W gt pg 36 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 38 VIDEO DISPLAY The VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUDIO LEV e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 39 Factory preset BRIGHT rx pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 41 ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears
37. viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu lt pg 36 39 e Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction lt pg 57 Looming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle ts Digital zoom zone 15X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 44 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom t pg 37 e Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY e 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 MANUAL Menu on page 38
38. 1 11 Ibs incl battery cassette memory card and lens cap Operating temperature O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 4 5 1 330 000 pixels CCD Lens F 1 2 f 3 0 mm to 45 mm 15 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 930 5 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 16 color LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m 5 ft For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 4 modes 1600 x 1200 pixels 1152 x 864 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Moving image 1 mode 160 x 120 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images cF pg 27 For Connectors S S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analog S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75
39. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DF550 77 VIDEO RECORDING amp read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for ei db bcd DIGITAL STILL CAMERA http www jvc co jp english cyber D S C RECORDING A For Accessories PLAYBACK 2f 27 http www jvc co jp english accessory ADVANCED FEATURES 36 REFERENCES 56 TERMS 67 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF lt pg 36 39 INSTRUCTIONS 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro style scene transitions lt pg 47 Fade in edi Fade cat Program AE with Special Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast moving images to be captured one frame ata time for vivid stable slow motion lt pg 47 Navigation Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card lt pg 48 Se GC GRE c pr DATE MAY 24 04 3 29AM TC 13 23 15
40. F Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect 7 pg 27 43 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 27 43 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or tw e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e Even with DEMO MODE set to ON if a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration will not take place e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e f DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD The image is
41. INUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 en GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f the 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 e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserte
42. LM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Adr EFFECT ON OFF playback press PLAY EFFecT VE P 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears e To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again e To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above f Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading a Memory Card c pg 18 VIDEO MEMORY SNAPSHOT Lock Button Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 19 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY d Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e To change the Image Size and or Picture Quali
43. Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 29 For Index Playback of video clip files perform steps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips lt pg 29 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen of the selected type of file appears 3 Press A v to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Index number Selected file Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback FOLDER Folder name gt pg 32 FOLDER 100JVCGR FILE File name MES au EAE ar cu 29 DATE Date the file was PROTECT OFF made SIZE Image size QUALITY Picture quality IMAGE only TIME Playback time E MAIL CLIP only PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure lt pg 32 e Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed Removing On Screen Display Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select DISPLAY and press SET The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or v to select OFF and press SET The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear e To display the indicators again select ON Op
44. OTECT Screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET On e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to protect MENU PROTECT CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL RETURN PROTECT PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press A or v to select PROT ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e f the Ga mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card 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 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press or v to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file 6 Press A or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press A or v to select CANC ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press a
45. Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or IM Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to Wiem 7 pg 40 ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Set the Power Switch to MJ 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Press or to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer AA or a will blink 4 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to D Manual focus is recommen
46. Q analog AV Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio input 300 mV rms 50 KQ analog stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analog stereo Microphone input 93 5 mm stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 Full Speed compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice A AG Adapter a unice Rc Uto idu ect EROR UU dau 15 PUVA og PEN 38 Audio Dubbing WEE 54 B Backlight Compensation 45 Battery Pack echon cueva edis 13 15 62 BECO void nos itid addio epos durs 38 SEI Lee 22 C Changing The Menu Settings 36 41 Charging The Battery Pack sasssseseeneeennnnnnn 13 Connection To A Personal Computer 53 Connections To A TV Or VCR 23 D Data Battery ode aae eet ud Puto erat 14 Date Time Settings 16 Deleting ples acutos eoe ecu 33 Demonstration Mode 39 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 38 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 34 35 Re lee E 32 51 52 E E Mail Clip Recording 31 Exposure Control diee etse Yes 44 l image rA eM I 40 Init
47. Recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead Night Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Set Fel to NIGHTALIVE lt pg 47 The Night Alive indicator appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside Dx while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Set Fl to OFF so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 47 e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu c pg 37 e DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 38 e During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 43 Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to M 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode lt gt pg 36 37 The Snapshot indicator Ter appears 4
48. SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position e Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write protected SD Memory Card loaded UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using
49. SET The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection select RETURN DPOF ALL1 EXECUTE RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each Press a or v to select CURRENT and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press or to select the desired file 4 Press a or v to select the number indication 00 and press SET 5 Select the number of prints by pressing A to increase the number or v to decrease the number SHEETS and press SET Ds e Repeat steps 3 through 5 M 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 again and change the number 6 Press a or v to select RETURN and press SET The SAVE appears e f you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Press a or v to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press SET e To cancel selection select CANCEL DPOF SHEETS 00 RETURN DPOF DPOF SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each Press a or v to select RESET and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback s
50. TE TIME appears e The date time is not set gt Set the date time lt pg 16 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted e Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them t pg 32 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction By recording with DIS activated lt pg 36 38 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorders power off and on again then operate it Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e n places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor lt pg 17 19 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high prec
51. ame time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape See the right column in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON c pg 39 VIDEO RECORDING py 21 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press Q REVIEW during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 22 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode i gt pg 22 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording VIDEO RECORDING
52. amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK f Normal Playback MENU e a VOL Power Switch VIDEO MEMORY Lock Button lt lt Wi gt gt SET Speaker Load a cassette lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 To start playback press I 5 To stop playback press MI e During Stop mode press ga to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV lt gt pg 23 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press ki during playback 2 To resume normal playback press ku again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt for forward search or a for reverse search 2
53. ator lt pg 38 Aix Live Slow Indicator lt pg 42 el Snapshot Indicator c pg 43 Recording Speed Mode SP LP c pg 37 Tape Remaining Time c pg 19 REC Appears during recording lt pg 19 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 19 9 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode gt pg 55 5S Anim Displays the 5 Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode gt pg 38 Wind Cut Indicator pg 38 2 Time Code r pg 39 41 3 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 38 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 37 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Lum Auxiliary Microphone Level ROT Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected c pg 39 AUDIO LEV During D S C Recording Only Image Size 1600 1600 x 1200 1152 1152 x 864 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 c pg 40 2 INTERVAL Interval Shooting Icon lt pg 28 ZS Focus Icon pg 27 Shooting Icon Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon ERT Appears during shooting M Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded m Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images video clips still images etc Picture Quality P FINE and ES STANDARD in order of quality t pg 40 Remaining Number Of Shots lt pg 27
54. cassettes marked wl and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 5096 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordi
55. creen appears e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 35 Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card any time After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press a or v to select FORMAT and press SET The FORMAT screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The memory card is initialized e When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED or NO E MAIL CLIP STORED appears e To cancel initialization select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it FORMAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 36 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The M
56. ct includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire EN 3 NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt 4 EN Wh
57. ction e 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 may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion Connections To A TV Or VCR Open the cover To S connector AV cable provided S cable optional Q Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable O Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 23 NOTE The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX i
58. d bottom of the screen The _ indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE W For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The W indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically D WIDE W 9 The K indicator 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 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON SS Helps cut down on noise created by wind The R indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The Ed SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to Iw are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OF
59. d the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Viewfinder on BN VF714U 2 hr 35 min BN VF733U 4 hr 50 min 6 hr 5 min Provided NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e The LED Light is used e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press BATT DATA and the battery status Screen appears e t can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed e It is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds elt COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of t
60. ded in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A gt and amp Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to Iw 2 Set EJ to MANUAL gt pg 36 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 To brighten the image press To darken the image press maximum 6 e 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 45 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when fz is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 48 4 Press SET Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO
61. dicator lt pg 40 2 Blank Search Indicator pg 22 sb Live Slow Indicator c pg 42 el Snapshot Indicator lt pg 43 Tape Speed c pg 37 gt Playback kk Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt Il Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running Sound Input For Audio Dubbing pg 54 Battery Remaining Power Indicator gt pg 58 Date Time r pg 39 41 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 22 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 pg 17 Time Code c pg 39 41 O Lm Auxiliary Microphone Level REE Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing pg 54 GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED During D S C Playback 100 0013 50m raram bee eee Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 30 Folder File Number lt pg 30 3 Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt pg 58 4 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 17 Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only
62. e exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by pressing or gt Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears FEATURES FOR RECORDING ry 45 To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the EX indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator Tel appears e A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press or to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press SET e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold SET o
63. e or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where 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 Terminals remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes
64. econd Recording 42 Kei GE 43 Snapshot For Video Recording 43 Manual FOCUS EEN 44 Exposure Control 44 ISO CK sree T MER 45 Backlight Compensation 45 Spot Exposure Control 45 White Balance Adjustment 46 Manual White Balance Adjustment 46 Wipe Or Fader Effects sssss 47 Program AE With Special Effects 47 Navigation Function sss 48 EDITING eme 5 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 51 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 52 Connection To A Personal Computer 53 Audio Dubbing isa rot eto Coda oo ooo 54 Insert Editing ostrea aes ete no eset 55 REFERENCES 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 56 USER MAINTENANCE 61 SIL cdm P 62 SPECIFICATIONS sisis ssns 66 TERMS 67 GETTING STARTED 6 EN index NN SFL pu SDN OW re Vy NO TA AN KN EZ YW d KR VV j TET Controls 0 Menu Button MENU c pg 36 Data Battery Button BATT DATA 7 pg 14 2 E Mail Clip Recording Button E MAIL gt pg 31 Index Button INDEX lt pg 30 8 D S C Playback Select Button SEL gt
65. econds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 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 e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape
66. en 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 governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit o
67. ent it from selected atthe same time functioning properly In such cases first Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader disconnect its power supply unit battery pack effects Program AE with special effects and AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and DIS rz pg 36 38 47 then re connect it and proceed as usual from Digital Zoom does not work the beginning e 15X optical zoom is selected Power gt Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X lt pg 37 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to N e lied MEMORY Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e The power is not connected properly e gt Connect the AC Adapter securely gt pg 15 Video and D S C Playback e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach BAAC CACAN ST T dale etm EC e C PT 38 it firmly c pg 13 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 13 e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback lt pg 23 Video and D S C Recording The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 17 Recording cannot be performed Blocks of noise appear during playback or e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE RASCH dE Ru nin gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC
68. enu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings lt pg 37 41 VIDEO MEMORY MENU a POWER CHARGE Lock Button For video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK i gt pg 29 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 19 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press A or v to select the desired function and press SET The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and Screen for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu WIPE FADER OFF VIDEO SOUND MODE STEREO L eo SS WW FADER WHITE Wf NARRATION OFF Bd FADER BLACK REC MODE EH me BW FADER B W OJ coPY OFF OH b WIPE CORNER NAVI DEL gt IM m WIPE WI NDOW BLANK SRCH r W CI WIPE SL IDE S AV INPUT OFF o WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL gt EZ WIPE SHUTTER RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER Selected menu icon pg 47 blinks PROGRAM
69. eration mode indicator Folder file number MENU DISPLAY OFF ON Battery remaining power indicator E Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from real time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E Mail To make video dips from real time camera image Loada memory card lt pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode e E CLIP appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording e COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 7 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording Approximate recording time SD Memory Card Remaining time Image Size 160 x 120 MultiMediaCard MWMedCad Image Size 160 x 120 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 31 To make video dips from recorded video footage Load a cassette lt pg 17 2 Loada memory card pg 18 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO A Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Press gt I to start video playback 6 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode
70. from the display Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs GETTING STARTED cu 17 Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Erase protection tab Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly unti
71. g Interval Shooting mode the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting Set INT SHOT to ON lt pg 36 40 e INTERVAL and 5 appear 2 Set INT TIME to the desired shooting interval gt pg 36 40 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT e First shot is taken after 2 seconds e The PHOTO indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken e The clock icon lt turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken e The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed 5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting To cancel Interval Shooting mode Set INT SHOT to OFF in step 1 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 e To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting lt pg 32 e Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full e The function Animation in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows9 only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From St
72. gitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible beyond 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 37 SNAP SLOW FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame SLOW Live Slow mode FULL NEGA PIN UP For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow lt pg 42 and Snapshot For Video Recording pg 43 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 5A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted SA is displayed NAVIGATION MANUAL Enables thumbnail images to be made manually gt pg 49 5SEC 15SEC 30SEC 60SEC The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time For example 5SEC is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images lt pg 48 However the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory In this case using the memo
73. gnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under O C or 32 F temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight Carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE REFERENCES 64 en CAUTIONS e Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 s
74. he amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard 9 Audio Video Input Output Connector AV c pg 23 51 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 13 Indicators 5 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 13 19 Other Parts LCD Monitor lt pg 19 20 Shoe Before you purchase optional shoe accessories make sure the items are compatible and can attach to the shoe on your camcorder There may be cases where a part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the camcorder s body preventing attachment to your unit Viewfinder c pg 16 Speaker lt pg 22 Battery Pack Mount pg 14 Cassette Holder Cover pg 17 Lens LED Light pg 42 When using an optional conversion lens it may cover this area and block the light Remote Sensor pg 24 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone lt pg 54 Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 12 Grip Strap lt pg 16 Card Cover MEMORY CARD lt pg 18 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 17 Stud Hole lt pg 17 GETTING STARTED n2 8 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording Only 3 6 Es gt Tata dei Navigation Indicator lt pg 48 2 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator gt pg 47 Tape Running Indicator pg 19 Rotates while tape is running 4 Selected Wide Mode Indic
75. he battery status even though you tried to press BATT DATA several times there may be a problem on the battery In sucha case consult your nearest JVC dealer BN VF707U 1 hr 15 min Using AC Power Perform step 4 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Power Switch SS POWER CHARGE lamp VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position 3 Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects
76. he memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it lt gt pg 35 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 34 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card c pg 32 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select DPOF and press SET The Sub Menu appears DPOF MENU il 4 Press a or v to select RESET ALL 1 and press SET UIRETURN The DPOF screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press
77. ializing A Memory Card 35 Insert EG oiii t iato et 55 WAS SOCK EEN 45 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 16 19 B zin He ee 42 EIVE SIOW EE 42 Loading A Cassette sssse 17 Loading A Memory Card 18 M Manual e ei E 44 Memory Gad tete as 18 63 Motor Drive Mode eere 43 N Navigation Acacias 37 48 Veit e 43 TERMS en 67 P Picture Qual ily uocis A EU Et tin 40 Playback LEE 40 Playback Special Effects 26 Power Linked Operation 15 Program AE With Special Effects 47 Q Quick REVIEW aranana 21 R Recording Capacity Memory Card esee 27 31 RRE 19 Recording Media Selection 40 Remote EE eege genat teet perite 24 Resetting The File Name 32 S Self Recording usd suce hein tese tuis 20 Slow Motion Playback 25 Snapshot Mode csceeeeeeee KEEN 37 Sound Mode 37 40 Speaker Volume 22 SDOCITICallOTS s sees eege iva ar paca co gees AC 66 Spot Exposure Control 45 T Tape Speed REC MODE 37 41 Telephoto Setting 38 Time Code eee 21 39 Tripod Mounting
78. ill Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro f Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album SEL MENU aD Gorn a Oj WY POWERICHARGE Lock Button VIDEO lt v gt SET MEMORY Load a memory card c pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The type of file IMAGE or E MAIL CLIP which has been played back at the last time is displayed 4 it the video clip playback E MAIL CLIP see the right column screen appears press SEL The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 5 Press or v to select IMAGE and press SET The image playback screen IMAGE appears 6 Press to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control lt pg 25 D S C PLAYBACK cu 29 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of
79. in a memory card lt pg 29 Right Button pg 26 Q9 A DUB Button lt pg 54 Q STOP Button e Stops the tape pg 22 e Stops Auto Playback lt pg 29 Down Button lt pg 26 EFFECT Button c pg 26 Q EFFECT ON OFF Button lt pg 26 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m 9 Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out c pg 20 26 Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 25 PAUSE or Zoom T W SCH T gt A Up SLOW lt I __ _ ERE ow I gt PLAY SEC PIRA lt Left T cI STOP or v Down SHIFT i c Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes e To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE I e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY P NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt I or IP is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for
80. ion e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 36 41 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 36 41 To use this camcorder as a recorder Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s output connectors 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 37 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set S AV INPUT to ON lt pg 36 41 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The A V IN indication appears on the screen 6 start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The 2 indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e t is also possible to dub from another camcorder ADVANCED FEATURES 52 en EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To DV IN
81. ision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 9996 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery lt pg 13 58 en TROUBLESHOOTING The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder gt Push in the memory card a few more times lt pg 18 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD c pg 19 36 39 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor lt gt pg 17 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully gt pg 19 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable gt pg 60 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFF gt Set REMOTE to ON gt pg 36 39 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor gt Point at the remote sensor i pg 24 e he remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 24
82. l appear slightly blurred f Live Slow This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW lt pg 36 37 The Live Slow indicator a appears 3 Press SLOW during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes LED Light 5 Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording set 5S to 5S pg 38 e The 5S indicator appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode automatically e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu c pg 37 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim the 5 Second
83. l it locks into place To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE GETTING STARTED 18 en GETTING STARTED NOTES e f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Loading Unloading A Memory Card Memory card optional Clipped edge Card Cover MEMORY CARD Write erase protection tab Make sure the camcorders power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK
84. lowing thing e Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images on a tape to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 15 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board ADVANCED FEATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 54 en EDITING e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using USB a
85. lso appears in the frame lt pg 27 43 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Press BACK LIGHT c pg 45 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Set FA to SPOTLIGHT gt pg 48 White Balance cannot be activated e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance i gt pg 48 The Black amp White Fader does not work e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE lt pg 48 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF gt pg 36 37 Other problems The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C pg 62 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 13 TROUBLESHOOTING pw 57 SET DA
86. me set in step 1 El appears briefly then the image of the point where recording is started is captured and stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image e f the Recording Start Stop button is pressed before Nu stops blinking the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognized is captured 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording To make thumbnail images after video recording manually Set NAVIGATION to MANUAL lt gt pg 36 37 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m 3 After the recording press STORE e The al indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image NOTES e The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less If REC SELECT is set to Gig v in DSC Menu the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored e f 5S is set to 5S or Anim in MANUAL Menu the NAVIGATION function will not work properly To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images Navigation Search Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press INDEX during stop mode e The loaded cassette s Navigation thumbnail image screen appears 3 Press gt lt n v to select the desired image and press SET e The NAVIGATION SEARCH indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumb
87. nail image VIGATIC DATE MAY 24 2i TC 13 MUR 3 29AM To cancel Navigation search midway Press kl lt lt gt gt or B FEATURES FOR RECORDING py 49 To add thumbnail images during video playback set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press kill to start video playback 3 Press STORE at the desired point e The Bal indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image To delete thumbnail images set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press SET to select EI The VIDEO Menu appears 4 Press a or v to select D D SOUND MODE SICHER x NAVI DEL and press S NARRATION ai SET The Sub Menu REG MODE BB NAVI DEL IMAGE SEL appears BLANK SRCH TAPESEL S AV INPUT ALL 5 By pressing A or v RETURN LS URETURN Select IMAGE SEL to delete the currently displayed thumbnail image Select TAPE SEL to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image Select ALL to delete all thumbnail images stored in the memory card at once Press SET The NAVIGATION screen appears 7 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e Press to display the previous image Press to display the next image e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video playback
88. ngs we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Also read CAUTIONS on pages 62 65 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Provided Accessories CH GO pc eo Goo AC Adapter AP V16U or AP V14U Battery Pack BN VF707U AV Cable Audio Extension Cable for optional microphone c pg 12 for connection USB Cable Core Filter large for USB cable c pg 13 for attachment Core Filter small x 3 for Audio extension cable and AC Adapter s cable c pg 13 for attachment Core Filter for AV cable c pg 13 for attachment CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V720U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Shoulder Strap lt pg 12 for attachment Lens Cap see the right column for attachment A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet GETTING STARTED cu 11 NOTES e In orde
89. nput mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 start playback on the camcorder lt pg 22 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF c pg 36 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFP pg 36 41 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 36 41 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 15 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or W then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e 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 Playback Using The Remote Control The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible lt gt pg 25 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery 2 CR2025 O Pull out the battery al Y
90. ophone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 BIT recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 BIT audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops e Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON in VIDEO Menu lt pg 36 41 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged e Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE for CAMERA DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY is set to ON lt pg 36 39 41 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II Memorize the time code at this point lt pg 21 since it will be needed to stop editing in step 5 2 P
91. or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 33 Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once To delete the file for images display its playback screen lt gt pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen lt gt pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press a or v to select DELETE and press SET The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press or v to select CURRENT and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file 6 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the wu mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted MENU DELETE CURRENT ALL RETURN DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press a or v to select ALL and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files lt pg 32 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove t
92. ording time e Recording mode Tape VIDEO RECORDING cw 19 NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorders power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Hecording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 21 e To turn the beep sounds off c pg 36 38 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end A of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward 0h25m While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO RECORDING NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the
93. ppears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while USB is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage f Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes gt pg 37 e Use the provided remote control Microphone Connector POWER CHARGE 0000 Speaker START ee ass STOP E PAUSE REW EFC PLAY INSERT e GD De STOP L A DUB sal Stereo Microphone Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE Ill The IIS and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP B To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX lt pg 36 40 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 BIT the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s micr
94. r VCR 23 Playback Using The Remote Control 24 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 27 D S C RECORDING 27 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 27 Interval Ghootmg 28 D S C PLAYBACK ccisicsscssecscsscsetcacesscssasesncdscavase 29 Normal Playback Of Images 29 Auto Playback Of Images sssssssesesneeeenne 29 Playback Of Video Clips 29 Index Playback Of Files 30 Viewing File Information 30 Removing On Screen Display 30 CONTENTS en 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C E Mail Clip Recording Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To 5 Memory Card esos efron tte oi s 32 Resetting The File Name 32 Protecting Files eessssssse 32 Deleting H GE 33 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 34 Initializing A Memory Card 35 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 36 Changing The Menu Settings 36 Recording Menus reser rrre nn 37 Playback Menus eeeeeeeeeeeees 40 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 42 Mu EP KE I E 42 Be 42 5 S
95. r automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect rage CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect I STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Navigation Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card Before continuing To use Navigation functions load a cassette and memory card then set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically Set NAVIGATION to the desired navigation storing time lt pg 36 37 e If the mNm indicator appears blinking on the screen wait until it stops blinking If it does not stop blinking after a while check if a memory card is loaded 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording e When the recording time is over the navigation ti
96. r in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DE QUOI qoem Te Gei 10 11 12 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip Over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is requi
97. r to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder Place here during shooting CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Use The Audio Extension Cable Follow the illustration When using an optional external microphone connect to the provided Audio extension cable Thread the strap through the eyelet E g d with a core filter attached then connect the 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap Audio extension cable to the camcorder The guide and the buckle core filter reduces interference pg 13 e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet S Buckle Strap guide 1 L Audio extension Core filter cable provided Stereo microphone How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference
98. rdance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAUTIONS en 65 REFERENCES 66 en SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 7 W 4 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 7 W 5 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 6 6 W Maximum when charging a battery pack Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm 3 x 2 15 16 x 4 3 8 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 410 g 0 91 Ibs without battery cassette memory card and lens cap Approx 490 g
99. rder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording lt pg 21 LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES px s 0 The language setting can be changed lt pg 16 AUDIO LEV OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected lt pg 8 CLOCK ADJ r pg 16 Date Time Settings ADVANCED FEATURES 40 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 7 DSC Factory preset FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE Ba and STANDARD FX in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used lt pg 27 640 x 480 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1600 x 1200 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs r pg 27 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY REC SELECT OJ TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape s C v TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape
100. red when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped GETTING STARTED 6 leo e 6 Provided Accessories 11 mig d nay E peels tet 13 Operation Mode sssseeennnnennnenennnneeeesssssnn reene 15 Language Settings ssssss 16 Date Time Settings 16 Grip Adjustment porcine Eege 16 Viewfinder Adjustment 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 17 Tripod Mountmg 17 Loading Unloading A Cassette 17 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 18 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 19 VIDEO RECORDING 19 Basic Hecordimg 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 19 ZOOMING e TN EE 20 Journalistic Shooting 20 Delf ee e xe esee e alides 20 Time Code eege sees 21 Quick Review 21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK 25 2 cicero eoi coeo eve oani 22 Normal SEU et Lei EE 22 Still Playback 22 Shuttle Sed CIT gege 22 Blank oos EE 22 Connections To A TV O
101. ress REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE IIl The IC indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 When the time code reaches Edit Out point time code from step 1 press START STOP then STOP W to end Insert Editing NOTES e Program AE with special effects lt pg 47 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops pg 59 EDITING gy 55 ADVANCED FEATURES 56 en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the DARE The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications problem still exists please consult your nearest blink JVC dealer e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled Program AE with special effects DIS and other device External noise and interference from a functions that cannot be used together are TV a radio etc might prev
102. ry card with large capacity is recommended OFF Disables the function e The mu indicator appears when NAVIGATION is set to other than MANUAL and OFF ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Iz MANUAL The Tri MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON 4i To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4JJ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod OFF Disables 5 Second Recording 5S Enables 5 Second Recording lt pg 42 Anim 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 TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 50 cm 19 3 4 NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMAT TI Inserts black bands at the top an
103. s that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 250 SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 1000 SHUTTER 1 2000 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the Snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 46 is automatically set to 9 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorde
104. ty rx pg 36 40 9 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold The amp indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release SNAPSHOT To record it in the memory card press SNAPSHOT fully e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files lt pg 33 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF lt pg 36 38 D S C RECORDING gy 27 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or iw and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor Approximate Number of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Image Size Picture Quality SD Memory Card 64 MB DEER 38 2 60 128 z e0 x e00FNE 8 T8 far 1600 x 1200 STANDARD 28 60 130 MultiMediaCard s a 7 i T s Image Size Picture Quality 65 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 en D S C RECORDING Interval Shooting Durin
105. urned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 54 A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode i pg 54 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio lt pg 54 e Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 54 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 55 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION gt lt CANNOT EDIT ON ALP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode i pg 55 e Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt pg 55 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible zi Meo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF
106. ver 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the s indicator disappears NOTES e You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE c pg 38 e STROBE in PROGRAM AE c pg 47 e Digital Zoom lt pg 20 e Manual Exposure Control e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained ADVANCED FEATURES 46 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction To change the setting Set EA to the desired mode lt pg 36 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting c Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day amp b CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 4 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set EP
107. when the Power Switch is set to both EY and m However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e Audio Dubbing lt pg 54 and Insert Editing lt pg 55 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is necessary for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 15X When set to 15X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will be limited to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged 60X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible beyond 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 60X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By di

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