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JVC LYT0633-001A User's Manual

1. To DV connector Core filter connection cable DV cable provided Core filter To DV OUT Ff BIJLIP CODIGITAJ STILL CEDIT Open the connector cover POWER Switch Lock Button CTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board installed 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder or Docking Station to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration e To attach the camcorder to Docking Station refer to Docking Station Attachment on pg 38 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLay Pc while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software Also refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual for the DV connector equipped capture board Open the
2. f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Fven when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape SESE ent l POWER Switch Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on po Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select AI and press it CAMERA MENU appears Rotate the MENU whe
3. 7 Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to VIDEO or GS then set the Operation Switch to M Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select AI Press it and CAMERA MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it A GON Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode ON If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES To remove the shutter sound gt BEEP TALLY on pg 23 f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Programme AE with special effects C pg 30 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording
4. ING Advanced Features cont Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Operation Switch to M then set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EA then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode then press it Selection is complete e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears A U N To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF in step 4 NOTE Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance F pg 33 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 1 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 STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the
5. Recording time is reduced significantly under the VU V856KIT is a set composed of the following conditions BN V856U battery pack and AA V80EG or e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly before using Before extended use it is recommended that you It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the pack using the provided AC Power Adapter planned shooting time Charger Use the optional AA V80EG or AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger To AC outlet Power cord USI NG AC POWER a Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes CF pg 6 Charger To DC OUT terminal DC cord To battery pack mount Sen GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 7 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START STOP Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Lock Button SORE Such Viewfinder Adjustment NADE TR Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dia
6. The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 10X optical zoom is selected e P AE EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e WIDE MODE is set to PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition 13 e The Operation Switch is set to l LY see 14 e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated CORRECTIVE ACTION 6 Set Focus to the Auto mode F pg 19 e Clean the lens and check the focus again C pg 55 7 Set it in the right position F pg 10 e Install a fully charged battery pg 6 7 8 Select 5S in the Menu Screen CF pg 27 9 e Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 24 10 Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame F pg 16 e Turn off Sepia and Mono tone CF pg 30 11 Press the BACKLIGHT Button pg 32 12 Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X in the Menu Screen F pg 23 e Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode F pg 17 31 e Disengage the PS WIDE mode pg 24 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed CF pg 17 28 13 Set the Operation Switch to M CF pg 28 30 14 Turn off Sepia and Mono t
7. When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables Audio Video S Video Editing DC etc connected then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage a N PAL m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked DW can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene on make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DN remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats oe 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 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equip
8. per second Since there is a time lag between an odd and even Field when they are combined to make 1 Frame the part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter However during normal playback the moving picture looks smooth and natural 2 Progressive mode shooting of moving images Progressive Mode Recording lt gt pg 20 Scan A is recorded divided into an odd and even number Field and then Scan B is skipped Scans C and D are handled in the same way as Scans A and B as illustrated below thereby recording 25 Frames per second Since each recorded odd and even number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the picture does not look jittery However when moving images are played back the picture can look unnatural 7 i 7 i y d A HT pe ies HT A ne HT g By i 3 i Hy f f l ar J l i BY i A i dl il i L I Odd number Even number Odd number Even number a Field Field Field Field 25 Frames per second POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Menu Screen RANDO OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W EE CAMERA MENU EEE lt RETURN SP SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE Mm MANUAL MENU E RETURN DIS erm SELF T I
9. JVC ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 13 RECORDING 14 33 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Basic Recording cccceeeeeeeee 14 Advanced Features 000cce008 20 PLAYBACK 34 37 m Basic Playback c cccesscceerees 34 Advanced Features 000cce008 35 CONNECTIONS 38 41 Basic Connections cc0ceeceees 38 lt ater tes a oa ee ee Advanced Connections 40 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide DUBBING TREFT Web and answer our Consumer Survey L in English only Dubbing To A VCR cccceccceseeseeees 42 Dubbing To A Video Unit http www jvc victor co jp english index e html Equipped With N Doaa teas 43 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 44 54 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 46 Playback Special Effects 0 47 Random Assemble Editing 48 For More Accurate Editing 52 Audio Dubbing 2200 0 54 USER MAINTENANCE 55 TROUBLESHOOTING 56 62 INDEX 63 68 Docking Station ceeeeeeeeeeee 63 Controls Connectors And Indicators 64 Indications cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 66 CAUTIONS 69 71 TERMS 72 73 SPECIFICATIONS 74 75 INSTRUCTIONS Zen Dear Customer Thank you for purchas
10. NOTES It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided REC MODE can be set when the Operation Switch is set to M F pg 11 23 If ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE it keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder ENDO Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp CF pg 52 53 down the Lock Button located on the switch icon and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete press it twice to close the Menu Screen SOUND MODE F pg 36 12BIT MODE c pg 36 SYNCHRO CF pg 53 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference lt gt pg 11 BLANK SRCH Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the middle of a tape pg 37 ON SCREEN Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen DATE TIME Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder TIME CODE Makes the time code appear disappear on the camcorder Each settin
11. These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 32 During recording sound 32 e The optional headphones 32 e Connect the optional cannot be heard are not connected to the headphones to the headphones connector headphone connector e The sound volume of the C pg 64 65 headphones connector was e Adjust the sound volume not adjusted appropriately during playback CF pg 34 The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback 33 Play Rewind and Fast The POWER Switch is not 33 Set the POWER Switch to Forward functions do not set to PLAY PC PLAvPC CF pg 34 work 34 The tape is moving but Your TV has AV input 34 Set the TV to the mode or there is no picture terminals but is not set to its channel appropriate for VIDEO mode video playback CF pg 38 e The cassette holder cover is 39 open e Close the cassette holder cover CF pg 10 35 The LCD monitor image is During playback of the distorted unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 36 Images on the LCD The speaker volume is too 36 Turn the speaker volume monitor are jittery great down lt gt pg 34 37 Blocks of noise appear A 37 Clean the video heads with
12. and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C CF pg 69 Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor CF pg 14 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully pg 14 By recording with DIS activated I pg 24 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Do not subject the camcorder to shock or excessive vibration during transport e Turn the camcorder on and off The lens cover closes INDEX Docking Station E PC Connector DIGITAL STILL I pg 40 2 J Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol EDIT DO CF pg 49 e Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software NOTE Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station s JLIP connector If the camcorder is turned off because the POWER Switch is set to OFF or due to Auto Shut Off etc while the JLIP programme software is used it will be impossible to control the connected devices
13. 2 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS gt gt The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU wheel towards PB appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU wheel towards lt 4 appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU wheel Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS gt twice or set the Operation Switch to BY If FOCUS b gt is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink 20en START STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch o Ro ogo Seesg 9980 olod 09204 mi ssced 08 ooR9 9989 SNAPSHOT Button ECORDING Advanced Features Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images successive jitter free still images onto a tape Images can then played back jitter free with superior quality High resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer o
14. In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON lt pg 24 the Stabiliser will be disabled During playback as well all snapshot modes are available When a headphone set is connected to the headphone connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape SESE enl Zoom in T Telephoto t FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 4 Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Zoom display 10x WICUT Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus F pg 19 then zone zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom t pg 23 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve C pg 28 29 or Video Echo F pg 31 is activated Macro s
15. connector cover To DV OUT i filter 4 DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN connector To DV connector 4 Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To PC connector Core filter PC connection cable provided 5 OOOO OOOO OOO DIADA fe 7 x h D D a aa IG fa L a IIE EB en4 l Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Printer optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing C pg 43 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector 4 Turn the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLAy PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 When using the camcorder for dubbing be sure to use it as a player The camcorder s DV connector is only for output f Still Playback Slow Motio
16. during playback or there is an optional cleaning no playback picture and cassette E gt pg 71 the screen becomes blue 38 The LCD monitor the 3 38 Wipe them gently with soft viewfinder and the lens cloth Wiping strongly can have become dirty cause damage CF pg 55 ex fingerprints 39 An unusual mark appears 39 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications CF pg 66 68 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE YUBLESHOOTING 6 cont 62 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 40 An error indication 40 eA malfunction of some kind 40 e Remove the power supply E01 E06 appears 41 The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate During transport the lens cover opens has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on battery pack etc
17. wy Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press gt HE e To stop playback press W e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode lt Sn30 To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the POWER Switch to OFF then to PLAY PC The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor F viewfinder or on a connected TV F pg 38 Ai You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body CD monitor viewfinder indications Speaker e When power is supplied from a battery the 4 Lock Button battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied through the DC cord m does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed When a cable is connected to the AV OUT connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Power Zoom Lever VOL MENU Wheel D Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press gt IH during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt El again f still playback continue
18. 16 Snapshot Mode o ccxcesdesnnveanedntsenaragenednccetss CF pg 16 Sound Mode u ccseeceesesceeeceeeeees CF pg 23 35 36 Speaker Volume xcscestescecsosndetveneseatxvastestes CF pg 34 SPECI CANONS sassen CF pg 74 75 ICEA O gereinig a CF pg 24 SULFIDA te eces CF pg 34 SMODE sierpe aTa CF pg 31 EN 13 T TOI e EE EI EE ET CF pg 24 Time Code wu ccc ceeeccesecceeeseeeeees CF pg 18 25 35 36 TRIP OG IMIOUINCING crien CF pg 8 e E EEEE ET CF pg 31 U Unload A Tape ag sssaaseesssvaseceassacnactaateeeeaacers CF pg 10 Vo WIGEO ECO E CF pg 31 NN White Balante ssnstinin CF pg 33 Wide MOOG drernen E CF pg 24 ae KT EEE E E T CF pg 25 Wipe In Out sxesascetpszecedeetsaneseauenoeteaadens CF pg 28 29 L 7 OOMMMING aoir a A F pg 17 4en SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette For Connectors Video output Audio output DV output Headphone output DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 4 W Approx 5 2 W 51 mmx 125 mm x 97 mm with the LCD monitor
19. ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE e Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP cable CF pg 4 e Make sure you connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder w49 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 38 and 39 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 35 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 Or pr
20. Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 44 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Aa Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions EN 69 Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerance
21. Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 31 for more information 48 EN TE CONTROL UNIT ont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for VCR Recording deck automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control F pg 44 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code
22. and monitor appear dark or temperature images angle of the LCD monitor whitish become dark due to the C pg 14 15 characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer 28 The rear of the LCD The light used to illuminate 28 e Close the LCD monitor to monitor is hot the LCD monitor causes it to turn it off or set the POWER become hot Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 29 The indicators and the This may occur when the image colour on the LCD surface or the edge of the monitor are not clear LCD monitor is pressed 30 The LCD monitor or Certain Fade Wipe effects 30 Re read the sections viewfinder indications certain modes of Pro covering Fade Wipe effects blink gramme AE with special Programme AE with special effects DIS and other effects and DIS functions that cannot be C pg 24 28 31 used together are selected at the same time Coloured bright spots The LCD monitor and the appear all over the LCD viewfinder are made with monitor or the viewfinder high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder
23. camcorder loosen Stud hole the screw and detach the camcorder Stud To TV or VCR Audio Video cable Cable M RCA pl plug to RCA Red to AUDIO R Red to AUDIO R 6 4 qe to VIDEO White to AUDIO L Set to Y C E m m To S IN S Video cable To S optional Connect when an S Video cable is not used To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN When an S Video Yellow to VIDEO cable is not used Du White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN To S VIDEO IN Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug optional Red to AUDIO R L_ White to AUDIO L S Video cable To S optional Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration gt pg 38 39 If usinga VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 referring to your VCR s instruction manual Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 35 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Spe
24. dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Lens blower Oe TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel 1 e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The POWER Switch is set to PLAY PC or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Operation Switch is set to l Al A 1 e Connect the AC Power A
25. from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 Ifthe remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand ni VCR CODE LIST Ma BRAND BUTTONS AME A B AKAI O O O O Q GRUNDIG 0O HITACHI VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B PHILIPS 000 0009 QOQ 09 9000 00 00000000 JVC A 0O B O QO C 0 O mr 88 3 PANASONIC 0000 Q O90000 00 THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA 0000 O 0 0 QO 2d 2 QO 5 Q 5 oO O oO 0 Q 0 2 000000 QOQ PC BISLIP ITAL STILL EDIT Yellow to VIDEO White to Core filter AUDIO L S Video cable Core filter optional Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug Editing optional cable provided To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN J connectors cable adapter 4 A B To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT a gt If your VCR has the SCART connector uy C CVBS use the provided video out select switch Connect when an S Video cable is not used
26. last recorded scene is not stored NG Advanced Features cont FADE WIPE SELECTION W B4 BW Bd C O 0 A amp and PR Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when you stop recording 1 2 3 4 5 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to VIDEO or GS then set the Operation Switch to M Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select E then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete e The FADER WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears Press START STOP to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P op OP P ip EP and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 above 2 Engage the Record Standby mode If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press START STOP when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press START STOP to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you sel
27. operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES If a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF OFF Automatic Automatic demonstration will not take place will not take Automatic demonstration will not take place E n compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes ON QQ e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used SELF TIMER TIMER Refer to Self Timer pg 26 Refer to 5 Second Recording pg 27 CAMERA MENU Ali 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 gt pg 27 TELE Usually the distance
28. subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 2451 SLOW 1 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments AE2Q SLOW 2 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO 32n Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e
29. to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the MACRO zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus WIDE Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a MODE normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 L appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e CINEMA mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or GB ca MANUAL MENU For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion W 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 e SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or GE GW appears The zoom range is extended bey
30. Button Rotate the MENU wheel to select Il and press it MENU Wheel ta ee ee ee a Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELF TIMER and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU Display wheel to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen mm MANUAL MENU E Menu Screen E i ORE 5S TELE nee NS WIDE MODE To engage the Self Timer for video recording press START STOP After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts To stop Self Timer recording press START STOP again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode WIND CUT Self Timer To end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 4 or indication set the POWER Switch to OFF or set the Operation Switch to B NOTE If BEEP TALLY is set to OFF CF pg 23 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light Turns off Self Timer snapshot recording starts Begins blinking Blinks quickly Stops blinking f Self Timer starts Self Timer and stays on When START STOP or SNAPSHOT is shooting Selt Timer video pressed the tally lamp changes as shown starts soon record ing starts After approx 15 sec SESE ena START STO
31. C DIGITAL STILL 2 5 mm 3 pole External microphone input 506 pV rms high impedance unbalanced with 3 5 mm stereo Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ECE QD p 8XAd H49 Printed in Japan 0700FOV UN VP
32. Cassette holder cover Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 7 Slide down and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automati cally e Do not touch internal components Make sure the window side is facing out 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not PUSH HERE apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing OPEN EJECT Switch 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks Erase protection tab into place Approximate recording time To Protect Valuable Recordings I Recording mode ape Slide the erase protection tab on the back of j the tape in the direction of SAVE This l prevents the tape from being recorded over eee NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again
33. DJ Rotate the MENU wheel to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt 4RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU wheel the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set 10e GETTING STARTED cont
34. LOW 41 or gt is pressed and held the still d D iia image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a SHIFT 5 A Down A gt P Button malfunction Eaten Shara HIT c There may be a small margin between the slow motion LAY playback start point you chose and the actual start GAl PAUSE point for Slow Motion Playback ll During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances Right or SLOW OP in video and the picture may seem unstable especially Forward Button with steady images This is not a malfunction During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE II to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback Normal playback Press T PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW lt 1 To move image repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame hers Right is played back while keeping SHIFT held down NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 or I gt repeatedly FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote
35. MER 5S TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT Sub Menu EE DISPLAY MENU EE RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK lH 1 00 ADJ 12 00 Rene Normal Screen JING Advanced Features cont Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings pg 23 25 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E3 FAI or EA s Se pg 23 If you have selected Al Il or fa gO to step 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END SESE ENZO Menu Screen Explanations Es FADER WIPE Fel P AE EFFECT EA W BALANCE REC MODE SOUND 12 BIT MODE 16 BIT 10X 40X Z Lu lt cc LLI lt
36. O Ali ON BEEP ID NUMBER __ Factory preset NOTE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects pg 28 29 Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects pg 30 31 Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation C pg 33 Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference F pg 11 Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 200X digital magnification SNAP FULL Refer to Snapshot F pg 16 MODE PINUP Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec
37. P Editing Menu be dubbed all the way to the end automatically 2 iP om Be ee 2S m e f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode eee an and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes lt gt pg 18 FADE WIPE x lt EFFECT EDIT IN OUT CANCEL OZ en Programme 1 Random Assemble Editing Menu 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 y iz Remote sensor R A EDIT ON OFF E CONTROL UNIT cont For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcor
38. P Button 5 Second Recording MODE Dial Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips POWER Switch to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to VIDEO or GS then set the Operation Switch to M Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Lock Button Operation Switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears 580 H A l E Rotate the MENU wheel to select and press it MANUAL MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it SNAPSHOT Button The Sub Menu appears MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it e 5S5 MODE appears Press START STOP The tally lamp lights and beep Display sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 EE MANUAL MENU m lt RETURN Menu Screen DIS SELF TIMER TELE MACRO seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e Even if you press START STOP again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 5S WIDE MODE ANIM WIND CUT 7 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 5 To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Recording Mode instead of pressing START STOP in step 6 select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder recor
39. T The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu Remote sensor If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT FADE WIPE pg 47 EFFECT EDIT IN OUT Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point e f you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurat
40. U wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 50 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected 54 en Display Audio Dub Standby mode POWER Switch Lock Button Stereo microphone s aaa Remote sensor External microphone input connector Located beneath I the cover AV OUT headphone connector lt DISPLAY 5 A DUB PLAY PAUSE STOP E CONTROL UNIT cont Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode lt pg 23 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections F pg 38 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE IE 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE I IIS appear
41. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press EXPOSURE EXP and the exposure control indicator appear 3 Rotate the MENU wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 4 Press the MENU wheel Exposure adjustment is complete EXP goes out To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPOSURE or set the Operation Switch to l Al 4 To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Operation Switch is set to EY ING Advanced Features cont Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing
42. ance adjustment and select 4 MAN 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 Press the MENU wheel until 8 begins blinking When the setting is completed 8 stops blinking Press the MENU wheel Only the Manual White Balance indicator NZ is displayed White paper POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 19 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed D4 en PLAYBACK Basic Playback EXPO EU RE Play Pause Button gt I1 7 Load a tape pg 10 s vali 7 Fast Forward Button gt gt gloa gt o 4 L__ Rewind Button lt lt
43. ant before starting editing gt pg 28 30 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated gt pg 28 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased CF pg 28 e The camcorder automati cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode F pg 28 17 Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe gt pg 24 28 30 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 19 The Video Echo mode 19 The Picture Wipe or 19 Set WIDE MODE to does not work 20 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated 21 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated 22 White Balance cannot be activated 23 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 24 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 25 During recording the date time does not appear 26 The indicators and messages do not appear Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE ts set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progres
44. ast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12B I T SOUND1 SP 25 12 00 17 30 TC 12 34 24 Frames Seconds Minutes 25 frames 1 second Stop Button W Lock Button o o 98800 9980 Soolo 909 MENU Wheel Display EE VIDEO MENU E RETURN SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO Menu Screen REC MODE RANG els CANCEL EXECUT Soe lea 7 BLANK SEARCH aN ae POWER Switch ENC 7 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption F pg 18 Load a tape I pg 10 and set the POWER Switch to pLayvipc While pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select E then press it VIDEO MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select BLANK SRCH then press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE then press it e BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion Mm RG NH To cancel Blank Search midway p
45. away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 and 2 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and appear Press the MENU wheel I changes to L and the iris is locked EXP goes out 3 BACKLIGHT Button lt lt EXPOSURE Button gt HI L POWER Switch Operation Switch Iris lock indicator MENU Wheel To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Operation Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 2 adjust the exposure rotating the MENU wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 For automatic locking press EXPOSURE again in step 2 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduc
46. ceees CF pg 22 e LCD Monitor Brightness Control a E A A ear aaa CF pg 14 G Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 16 20 5 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE ccccccccesosvessesceeees CF pg 7 6 OPEN EJECT Switch c ccecccseceesseeeseesees CF pg 10 Q Play Pause Button P HB occ CF pg 34 e EXPOSURE Button ee CF pg 32 e Rewind Button 44 cece CF pg 34 BACKLIGHT Button CF pg 32 Stop Button MM oo cece eeseeeneeees CF pg 34 e Fast Forward Button PP 6 CF pg 34 FOCUS PUO srno r pg 19 D Operation Switch BY M oo CF pg 12 2 POWER Switch CAMERA PLAYIPC OFF cccccecesees CF pg 12 D Lock BUON ssseomedodo CF pg 12 MODE Dial GB VIDEO eee CF pg 13 5 Dioptre Adjustment Control 06 CF pg 8 Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover Digital Video Connector DV OUT i link wo CF pg 40 41 43 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Audio Video Output Connector AV OUT sereni en eee CF pg 38 e Headphone Connector 06 CF pg 54 Multi Connector When attached to the Docking Station this part is connected Indicators Tally WANA seiras noge CF pg 14 POWER LANI ocistit iini CF pg 14 Other Parts B LCD Monitor seccassucsssdeserassesarsi
47. ch then press the MENU wheel twice while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen Rotate the MENU wheel to select OFF and press it The normal screen appears MENU Wheel EE CAMERA MENU E lt RETURN REC MODE SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODEMON _ OFF gt 6 en GETTING STARTED st dasa Battery pack Power melee BN V507U or BN V514U This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you POWER To choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use AC outlet provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK indicator e A Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER AC Power a indicator lights Adapter Charger Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BN V507U approx 1 hr 30 min When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Pull the battery out Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet BN V514U optional approx 3 hrs NOTES Pe
48. ch Position CAMERA Allows you to record OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY PC Allows you to play back a recording or to transfer a still image to a computer Operation Switch Position M Manual Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode EY Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording n1l3 e Allows you to record video and still images Approx 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings C pg 16 e Zoom magnification over 10X is available F pg 17 23 e Allows you to record moving Progressive images successive jitter free mode still images with superior quality F pg 20 The still images can also be processed on a PC or printed out e Zoom magnification over 10X is available F pg 17 23 e Playback of images recorded in The following indications appear in the upper this mode is not smooth left corner depending on the MODE Dial position PS No display When set to VIDEO PS When set to GB 14a POWER Switch nal POWER Lamp Sd MODE Dial START STOP Button Display 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min gt 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blink
49. closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 505 g without cassette and battery Approx 580 g incl cassette and battery 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 1 4 CCD Progressive Scan F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 27 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 colour LCD Monaural DV format SD mode PAL standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min 1 V p p 75 Q analogue 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant 3 5 mm stereo ES en O AC power adapter charger AA V51EG or AA V51EK Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vu 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge r DC7AV 77A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm Weight AA V51EG Approx 255 g AA V51EK Approx 330 g Docking Station CU V503E For General Dimensions W x H x D 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm Weight Approx 89 9 g For Connectors S Video output Y 1 Vp p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo JLIP EDIT 3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug P
50. cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA lt 4 gt and amp NOTES f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 17 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 lt pg 24 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments lt pg 8
51. conds 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 en l How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum ca
52. dapter Charger securely F pg 7 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one gt pg 6 7 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery F pg 9 e Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC F pg 10 e Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA CF pg 12 e Replace with new cassette F pg 10 e Close the cassette holder cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again pg 14 e Set the Operation Switch to u M gt pg 12 SYMPTOM 6 The focus does not adjust automatically 7 The cassette will not load properly 8 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed 9 Snapshot mode cannot be used 10 The colour of Snapshot looks strange 11 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark 12 Digital Zoom does not work 13 Programme AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 14 The Black amp White Fader does not work POSSIBLE CAUSES e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done ina dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The 5 Second mode is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen e The Squeeze mode is selected
53. ded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene ee a E then opening closing the cassette holder cover TC 12 34 24 Display Minutes Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search CF pg 37 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 34 2 Set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON F pg 25 35 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point SESE ewlQ Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject FOCUS PET FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5
54. der against your VCR DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point Play back the dubbed scene e If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording MENU Dial Display mam VIDEO MENU m lt RETURN SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE REC MODE BLANK SRCH VCR Recording deck TV ENDO ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select E and press it VIDEO MENU appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed C7 pg 52 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MEN
55. direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Slide down BATT RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack DG Cassette holder PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Switch BATT RELEASE wy Switch NODD Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Pull out the viewfinder fully Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left
56. ds a 5 second still C pg 16 When 5S is set to ANIM CF pg 24 this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead t pg 24 25 en Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects T pg 30 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out START STOP Button MODE Dial 27 a POWER Switch SE ai y pe Lock Button A td S Operation Switch o 8820g ERE ANS 0980 Soolo 999 MENU Wheel To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding START STOP f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used when the MODE Dial is set to GS The sound at the end of the
57. e leaving a black screen P DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears hP WIPE CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner CIP WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene I lt P WIPE SLIDE a next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like o P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward IP WIPE SHUTTER f ine top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the A effect used in scene transition from BW MWH G1 Aly sl IR RANDOM k E and BJ The Picture Wipe Dissolve function is not available 3O0en IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects F pg 29 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display EE P AE EFFECT EEE 3X1SLOW 1 3ME2SLOW 2 gt VIDEO ECHO gt OFF _ _ 150 SHUTTER 1 50 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 1250 SHUTTER 1 250 Menu Screen anit F h AKI m
58. e them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 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 SESE ENO 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
59. e to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases LCD Monitor 1 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 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up elf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot CAUTIONS cont Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to so
60. ect Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene SESE n29 Fader And Wipe Menu FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out i from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left h WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward L WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre I lt WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right lt gt WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom A WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centr
61. ed and Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s POWER Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV OUT connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable 40 en PC with DV connector equipped capture board PC
62. el it was adjusted to during playback I gt pg 34 To turn the tally lamp off during recording F pg 22 23 To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 22 25 Ty fi f LEY ead p VA Self Recording E Ve 2 5 Ep 2 ce oa co Say J J JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF RECORDING In some situations different shooting angles may You can shoot yourself while viewing your own provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 point the lens toward yourself and start recording 90 downward 180 upward 16 MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch o o 99204 3888 0920 020820 9989 SNAPSHOT Button Display EE CAMERA MENU E RETURN REC MODE SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE FULL Menu Screen GAIN UP PIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode There is the sound effect of a shutter closing When the MODE Dial is set to GS snapshot recording will be performed with higher quality gt pg 20 DING Basic Recording cont Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
63. el to select REC MODE and A U N MENU Wheel press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU wheel and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it Display twice The Menu Screen closes lm CAMERA MENU EEE Ay e Audio Dubbing pg 54 is impossible on a tape URN Aeren recorded in the LP mode SOUND MODE O e LP Long Play is more economical providing Z cs 1 5 times the recording time SNAP MODE oan un NOTES f ID NUMBER f the recording mode is switched during recording the DEMO MODE playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound 12 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 en SS POWER Lamp fe T iG Lock Button Q Operation Switch ERN When the Operation Switch is set to EY F AUTO appears When set to M there is no indication F AUTO GETTING STARTED cont Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the POWER Switch Operation Switch and MODE Dial POWER Swit
64. ely as seconds the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable eno 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE II AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote u sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually JDA Button engage the VCR s Record Pause mode z 1 Press START STOP on the camcorder Editing ah proceeds as programmed right through to the end of Q the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode TN OUT MODE Random Aisemble e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will 1M 00 25 02 05
65. ess DISPLAY on the remote control When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder for connection CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DOR CONTROL UNIT ont Programme SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears IN OUT MODE Random Assemble ae A ie Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OU
66. etected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt gt pg 71 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Appears if a tape is not loaded when START STOP is pressed while the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA and the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or Ml GS uae Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt gt pg 15 Appears if a tape in another format is loaded Appears when the date time is not set lt gt pg 9 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt gt pg 9 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape CF pg 54 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt gt pg 54 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio lt gt pg 54 Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt gt pg 54 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIONS l General
67. exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting ES eno Ji _ With the camcorder s POWER With the camcorder s POWER Switch set to the camera position Switch set to PLAYIPC CAMERA CAMERA Al FOowseavewon J eO O O Osme O o i e SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons I pg 46 Left Right Buttons CF pg 46 O REW Button at las Shuttle Search F pg 34 Oroes OOO o es O trrecr onors e Otrecrsmon J o ga CO PAUSEN Comector OO ew Omes J o o i eee O O O D Up Button F pg 46 INSERT Button Down Button r pg 46 A DUB Button r pg 54 PLAY Button TSO Starts Playback pg 34 FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 34 This function is unavailable with this camcorder 400 E CONTROL UNIT lont FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 41 or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect Remote sensor Zoom Buttons _ Up Butt After S
68. from the computer In such a case first try turning the camcorder on again or unplug the JLIP connection cable from the Docking Station s JLIP connector Then initialise or run the software again Auto Shut Off If 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode or in the Pause mode the camcorder s power shuts off automatically to conserve energy e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CF pg 48 53 8 External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC osasnsesneaeeddaaretcansaveceians CF pg 54 OES Uc EE EA CF pg 38 O AEE AAAI N CF pg 38 6 Multi Connector The Docking Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object if the pins are damaged the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure C S Video Output Connector Sl EE E AE E E CF pg 38 49 Video Output Connector MIDE Penne rer cr tre errr CF pg 38 49 Audio Output Connectors AUDIO L R ssassn LF pg 38 49 Screw Knob ccscsceeesesecseesseeeseesaeeeees CF pg 38 To attach the camcorder tighten this clockwise Controls Connectors And Indicators ia mE AKM Je D gf NED Controls START STOP Button ccceeceseeeeeseeeees CF pg 14 2 e Power Zoom Lever T W ccseceeee CF pg 17 e Speaker Headphone Volume Control ee yD eet rr CF pg 34 3 e MENU Wheel P csecceceseete
69. g is linked with DISPLAY MENU which appears when the Operation Switch is set to M C pg 25 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 25 Ea VIDEO MENU DISPLAY MENU CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Set the POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt 4RETURN and 3 6 EN PACK Advanced Features cont Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on pg 35 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo __ Factory preset NOTES The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during f
70. hooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 24 Digital zoom 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio POWER Switch Power Zoom Lever 1 S EN 2DING Basic Recording cont NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 48 53 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases eWhen shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed e When a tape is removed and re inserted during during recording shooting e When shooting using a partially recor
71. ic FIIT eseni CF pg 31 Clean The Camcorder scissisesssvexersavsceussxseess CF pg 55 Connections ceceeeeceeeeeee es CF pg 7 38 43 49 De Darken The LCD Monitor seses CF pg 14 Date Time Display eeseeeeeees CF pg 25 35 36 Date Time Settings eeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeees CF pg 9 Demonstration Mode cessseeeeeeeee CF pg 5 24 Dig tal ZOOM geirciemieneaanaaeenens CF pg 17 23 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser 0 00 ee CF pg 24 DIO pine AC jUSUMONE pscccssxvcansevsnerssvenasereeens CF pg 8 DIU 6 o ip oRenerreere Terror rene errnee rere eee CF pg 42 43 E Erase PrO CUON en r pg 10 Exposure Control srsarsnsirrnasiseis CF pg 32 TERMS FB Fade IM OU seaca CF pg 28 29 Fast Forward The Tape cccccesesseteeeeeees CF pg 34 5 second recording mode s es CF pg 27 Frame By Frame Playback ssssseessn CF pg 34 46 G Gali WD E A T E ETT CF pg 23 Cl SAC USUMGINE asc ecssvescscisearernseorsptoiaveast is CF pg 8 I ICONS scsvesaneseusnncoteadanenwveyooeotiebhoaevancens CF pg 23 25 E EE E A A E CF pg 32 Wis LOCK acnairanisrpan ana CF pg 32 Journalistic Shooting sser CF pg 15 L LCD monitor Viewfinder dicaian siGuncanntersosemastemcscgae I pg 66 68 Load A TapE scsi CF pg 10 M Manual FOCUS insiren CF pg 19 Menu Screen CAMERA MENU oee F pg 23 Menu Screen DISPLAY MENU CF pg 25 35 Menu Screen MANUAL MENU r pg 24 25 Menu Scree
72. ing Blinking Blinking Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress MENU Wheel ECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 6 Grip Adjustment CF pg 8 Viewfinder Adjustment F pg 8 Load A Cassette t pg 10 Recording Mode Setting CF pg 11 Set the MODE Dial to VIDEO and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Open the LCD monitor fully e The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed 2 Press START STOP BEC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press START STOP The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder SESE en1LO NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoo
73. ing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you sien refer to the Index lt gt pgs 63 68 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use tis read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instruct
74. ions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code o Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom The rating plate serial number plate of the Docking Station is on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V507U V514U battery packs and to recharg
75. isplayed SODE Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 9 Factory preset NOTES The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Operation Switch is set to M DISPLAY MENU functions which are set when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA are also applied when the POWER Switch is set to PLNIPCY F pg 35 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Operation Switch is set to BY The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided F pg 39 42 49 2 6 EN NG Advanced Features cont START STOP Button Self Timer POWER Switch Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back on Heo Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears SNAPSHOT
76. l to any position 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button h S Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display EE FADER WIPE EE IP WIPE SCROLL EP WIPE SHUTTER AR RANDOM gt OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W me DISPLAY MENU E RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK H 1 00 ADJ 12 00 DISPLAY MENU Beene U Date Time Settings enQ The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback CF pg 35 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The m POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on DISPLAY MENU appears A U N Press it and day is highlighted Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EJ Press it and Rotate the MENU wheel to select CLOCK A
77. ment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch televisio
78. n VIDEO MENU nsere r pg 35 MODE Dial Position seese CF pg 13 IMIONOIOMEG sescssonsssemp cru ientaedeas aa r pg 31 Motor Drive Mode cc esseerecreeeees CF pg 16 O gt Operation Switch Position ssssessesssssseeee CF pg 12 P Picture Wipe Dissolve ccceeeeee CF pg 28 29 Playback Special Effects c sseeeeeeeeeeeees CF pg 47 Playback Zoom tatcevicnscniesieertevetetemasiveiens CF pg 46 POWER Switch Position eseese CF pg 12 PRIMLGD scssensssaseseossannsteued ewstwnateacedenstwnsteacsdes CF pg 41 Programme AE With Special Effects CF pg 30 Progressive Mode scsuvcseseeaicnveneservornnass pg 20 21 Progressive Wide eseese CF pg 24 Provided Accessories cceressereereeeenees CF pg 4 Ro Random Assemble Editing CF pg 48 53 Record Standby scccccceeeeeeesnteeeeeeees CF pg 14 Recording MOG seisean CF pg 11 Remote CONMO sesissrsaserncisssiiiesns CF pg 44 Rewind The Tape cccccccssssserertceceeeees CF pg 34 So SO lI RECONCING svodescasveinrs onsoreseuasnaveatsceeastees CF pg 15 Sel TINE seii aii CF pg 26 I EOR EAE E A CF pg 31 Set Remote Control VCR Code ee CF pg 48 Shuttle SearC h ccsvsioostactenscnectanseeeeeesacctaseees CF pg 34 Shutter Speed rs decent teatepessrerarateeencenicoees CF pg 31 Slow Motion Playback eseeceeceeeeeneees CF pg 46 OW SUNET sieisen CF pg 31 SAAP NOT a ES CF pg
79. n Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable cS Red to L FL Yellow to AUDIORY W W VIDEO White to Core filter AUDIO L Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug optional J Cable Adapter H provided S Video cable optional To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors If your VCR has a nT SCART lt a the CVBS i video out use the provided cable adapter 4 select switch Connect when an S Video cable is not used i DUTINE Dubbing To A VCR Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 38 and 39 Set the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt IH on the camcorder Press gt I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Rec
80. n cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 72 AC Power Adapter Charger eeeee CF pg 6 7 ANAON set asencoonctaccatvassesemenccatiootsuonscuaast F pg 27 Audio DUBE ia aecaceagentonaceiseessetuaesiedes CF pg 54 PUNO WANG ense sei uamencoeones CF pg 25 AUTO FOCUS iiss vsvasvbsenndeseedasseusennbiseecssepasns r pg 19 FUG SHUU OM sereis CF pg 15 34 B O Backlight Compensation ssssssesesseseseeese IF pg 32 Battery LOW svaiecicsssxseseiateedasenieedncdtoactdaswtes CF pg 68 Battery Pack ci sesaysmetiaisnucsivasensareiwoneaaes CF pg 6 7 69 Beep Tally seuen CF pg 23 Blank DONC MI saauisupeccctauaverccimiaepateinsioreees CF pg 37 Brighten The LCD Monitor sesse CF pg 14 Built in Clock s Lithium Battery 0 CF pg 9 C Channels Left Right sccesvantsesenesstasiententeness CF pg 36 Charge The Battery Pack c ssssecesees CF pg 6 CINGINIA E E E CF pg 24 Class
81. n whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry e Docking Station CU V503E e Remote Control Unit RM V716U e Cleaning Cloth e Editing Cable One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin e PC Connection Cable PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V51EG or AA V51EK We e Cable Adapter e Audio Video Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug e JLIP Cable Both plugs have 3 rings around the pin e Battery Pack BN V507U V e AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit S e Core Filter x 2 for optional S Video cable and Audio Video RCA plug RCA plug cable e CD ROM The CD ROM con
82. naes CF pg 14 15 EA Battery Pack Mount ccceseeeseeteeeeees CF pg 7 23 T C CF pg 34 H Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here BJ Stereo Microphone ccccceeesesseeeeees CF pg 54 EJ Lens Lens Protector When using an optional lens filter commercially available you must first detach the lens cover HJ Remote Sensor ccccceceseeeseesesseseesees CF pg 44 29 KETI O F pg 8 30 ASVO COTOS CF pg 8 El Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch 064 CF pg 55 EA Cassette Holder Cover cccccecceseeeeees r pg 10 EX Tripod Mounting Socket cccceeseeeeees CF pg 8 34 FIST e Em 0 ee r pg 38 66en l INDEX indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording QD Appears when the Operation switch is set to BY F pg 12 2 Displays the shooting mode position t pg 13 3 Appears when backlight compensation is used gt pg 32 Q Appears when the white balance is adjusted gt pg 33 5 Appears when the exposure is adjusted gt pg 32 6 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects gt pg 30 I Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is engaged C pg 24 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually F pg 19 Displays the Time Code C pg 18 25 e Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming C pg 17 e AGE Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the
83. ond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0 7X wide conversion lens Zooming is possible from 0 7X to 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room e PS WIDE mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to GY __ Factory preset ENZO Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind ON amp S Helps cut down on noise created by wind N appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal ON LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV SIMPLE Keeps the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc from appearing in the camcorder Also keeps the camcorder s m MANUAL MENU display except the date time and time code from appearing on the con nected TV screen AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the POWER Switch is set from OFF to CAMERA or PLAY PC e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback gt Lu gt lt l A 2 n OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed TIME OFF Time code is not d
84. one CF pg 28 30 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15 The Dissolve function does not work 16 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work 17 The picture wipe function does not work 18 Scene transition does not go as expected 15 e The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered The last selected editing scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the POWER Switch was set to OFF e The power is off 17 The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 18 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 28 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 15 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition lt gt pg 28 30 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode F pg 24 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you w
85. ord mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt IH on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder for connection You can use Playback Zoom lt pg 46 or Playback Special Effects CF pg 47 in step 4 Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 35 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Lock Button Open the connector cover To DV OUT Core fil
86. ot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 se
87. r can be printed out I pg 41 7 Set the MODE Dial to GB then set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully To start Progressive Mode Recording press START STOP To End Progressive Mode Recording press START STOP The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back the image may not look natural When the MODE Dial is set to GS Picture Wipe Dissolve I pg 28 and some Programme AE with special effects C pg 31 cannot be used If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode a snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode pg 16 SESE en Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which unlike conventional interlace scanning is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames per second twice the amount of conventional systems it is able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen A PAL TV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields 1 Frame 1 Regular shooting of moving images Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields for a total of 50
88. r or the viewfinder F pg 14 VOLUME Displays the speaker or headphone volume C pg 34 The level indicator moves G Displays the time code CF pg 35 36 5 Displays the tape speed F pg 11 LP 6 Appears while a tape is running gt gt gt lt lt H H gt lt il Playback Fast Forward Shuttle search Rewind Shuttle search Pause Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause C Displays the date time C pg 35 36 OS En Warning Indications INDEX Indications cont TOO CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE a CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE TIME A DUB ERROR A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON ALP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH gt E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high csi Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded lt gt pg 10 Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA lt gt pg 10 Appears if dirt is d
89. ress W NOTES In step 5 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape cannot be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion 3 5 EN CONNECTIONS Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A seule to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signa To TV or VCR Cable Adapter provided E White to AUDIO L q VCR q to AUDIO R D Set to CVBS Yellow to VIDEO Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover Docking Station Attachment Align the direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the stud hole and tripod mounting socket on the camcorder Tighten the screw socket e When removing the
90. rform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Ba
91. rs in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this po condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape F pg 18 During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphone connector The sound volume is at the lev
92. s e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated This is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e Self Recording is performed ON SCREEN ts set to SIMPLE or TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen CINEMA or OFF mode F pg 24 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out CF pg 28 30 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen gt pg 23 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition C pg 28 30 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance CF pg 30 33 Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen gt pg 25 e During Self Recording the date time does not appear F pg 15 Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV and set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen F pg 25 35 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 27 Images on the LCD 27 In places subject to low 27 e Adjust the brightness
93. s 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE Hl 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP H To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen CF pg 35 36 NOTES Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector on the Docking Station Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the AV OUT connector While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops gt pg 68 USER MAINTENANCE Atter Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide down and hold OPEN EJECT in the
94. s for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When gt Il is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt HE During playback press and hold lt lt or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback m To resume normal playback press gt HE You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback F pg 46 uU n for reverse Slow Motion Playback Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control provided CF pg 46 47 POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display EE VIDEO MENU H RETURN Menu Screen TOPS Swe 12BIT MODE SOUND L SYNCHRO SOUND R REC MODE BLANK SRCH me DISPLAY MENU E ra URN 1 ON SCREEN VM See oa ON N
95. s shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications HONS ITE ceisde eani 10 C to 35 C Operaio accion titutess voreieo ise 0 C to 40 C SOILE apo ari 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 7O0e Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically 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 tap
96. sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press K Left EJ Right FY Up and K4 Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded with the MODE Dial set to GB PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select gt OFF Menu CLASSIC FILM W MONOTONE STROBE F 1 2 3 SEPIA 4 5 VIDEO ECHO Remote sensor end FEATURE Playback Special Effects PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video
97. shutter speed is automatically adjusted C pg 23 D Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator F pg 17 12 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect F pg 28 29 13 Appears when in the Squeeze Cinema or PS Wide mode C pg 24 14 Displays the recording mode SP or LP F pg 11 15 Displays the tape remaining time C pg 14 Appears when taking a Snapshot C pg 16 7 e REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode lt gt pg 14 Appears while the tape is running F pg 14 Appears when the iris is locked C pg 32 Appears during Self Timer recording F pg 26 21 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind lt gt pg 25 22 5S MODE ANIM MODE Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode C pg 24 27 3 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder lt pg 14 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder C pg 23 Displays the date time C pg 9 SOUND Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen F pg 25 35 NOYA LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Playback D Tee ROUND Q Displays the sound mode CF pg 35 36 2 Displays the Blank Search mode C pg 37 3 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monito
98. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy When shooting a subject in low lighting in this mode A gt is displayed The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 16 The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect F pg 16 The tally lamp remains off at all times Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal LIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 The fail CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Operation Switch is set to both EY and M CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 4 EN ING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations cont DEMO Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects MODE etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no
99. so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 3 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Zoom lt pg 46 Playback Special Effects CF pg 47 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable 44 en Transmitted beam effective area 5m Remote sensor MOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions gt pg 69 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly
100. tains the following 5 software programmes JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer Mr Photo Gold e Mr Photo e PhotoAlbum e Prolmage Plus How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional S Video cable or Audio Video RCA plug RCA plug cable Core Filters reduce interference Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Stopper Filter Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable Wind once Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core ENO Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset Available when the POWER Switch is set to and no cassette is in the camcorder Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the swit
101. ter DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN oo P2 Video unit equipped with DV connector PLAY gt STOP W EN 453 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press to play back the source tape While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop
102. tion under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears press it The W BALANCE Menu appears A Go N and press it The Menu Screen disappears and W BAL and the currently selected mode are displayed Rotate it to select the desired mode NSA MAN White balance is set manually _ Outdoors on a sunny day Outdoors on a cloudy day Se A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU wheel Selection is complete To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Operation Switch to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone pg 31 is activated Rotate the MENU wheel to select EA then Rotate the MENU wheel to select MANUAL END D Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white bal
103. tteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold tempera tures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it SESE en USING THE BATTERY PACK Too 1 Insert the terminal end Q of the battery pack into the ae battery pack mount then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration t i e f the battery pack is attached in the wrong position j a malfunction may occur en pea To Detach The Battery Pack t D while sliding down BATT RELEASE detach it A S Le Approximate recording time 2 2 BATT RELEASE Battery pack LCD monitor on LCD monitor off y Switch Viewfinder off Viewfinder on ATTENTION Before detaching the power source BN V514U 1 hr 50 min 2 hrs 10 min optional BN V856U 7 hrs 30 min 9 hrs optional make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction NOTES INFORMATION

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