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JVC LYT0216-001B User's Manual

1. RETURN WIPE Bi EFFECT MANUAL Wu WIPE SHUTTER PAUSE RANDOM OFF FADER BLACK FADER B W WIPE CORNER Manual Mode Item Menu Fader Wipe Menu Power Dial Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully orthe viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial ACCESS FADER WIPE MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to FADER WIPE by rotating the Select Dial and then press it The Fader W ipe Menu appears SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial then press it START STO P button Select D ial The Fader W ipe M enu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears START RECORDING Press START STOP to start recording and activate fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press START STOP to end recording and activate fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE WIPE EFFECTS In step 4 move the pointer and highlight bar to OFF Press the Select Dial SS 9 7 Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen Fade In Wipe In or disappears leaving a black or white screen Fade ut W ipe ut Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader W ipe M enu
2. I pg 33 5 pigia ZOOM essen CF pg 33 Self Timer Dubbing 7 pg 60 61 caver Brand Slow Motion Playback Ls pg 51 pg 60 61 Slow ShUtter u eur terere L3 pg 43 Exposure Control tenera pg 46 Sound MIO te tS CF pg 35 F SQUeBZB c neither ttai CF pg 32 BSD 5 Second Mode Fade In O ut Focus Adjustment Insert ier inns I pg 69 W C p9 47 White Balance nosses gt pg 48 49 Iris c pg 47 Wide pg 32 L Wipe In O pg 37 LCD monitor Viewfinder ID dI Callisti RO ERR CF pg 79 81 Lithium Battery CF pg 2 3 82 Loading Tape emnes F pg 12 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD E A e Printed in Japan 0698AY V k YP k VP IS1Q7u5
3. 2 SELECT PRO SNAPSHOT MODE Choose the appropriate mode among five Pro Snapshot modes cF pg 29 by turning the Progressive Dial SNAPSHOT Dial During snapshot TAKE PRO SNAPSHOT Except for colour bar Press the Progressive Button SNAPSHOT Button 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 If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording During Progressive Video Recording gt pg 44 turn the Progressive Dial to the Pro Snapshot mode you want then press the Progressive Button To end recording set the Progressive Dial to VIDEO again then press the Progres sive Button with frame Pro Snapshot mode Pro Snapshot mode with frame Multi Analyzer 4 HH Multi Analyzer 9 Colour bar BAR There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded together with the image This will be disabled when P AE Effects other than SHUTTER are activated Recorded with Progressive mode
4. pg 36 Select any one effect from Wi BW LJ lt Fel and Ee of the Fader Wipe Menu Example Wu FADER WHITE Fade In Example 4 SCROLL Wipe In START STO P button Wipe Out ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN NOTE Press START STO P to start recording and the You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically pressing and holding the START STO P button ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene press START STO P Before the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode the Fade O ut or Wipe O ut occurs automatically 3 8 RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Picture Wipe Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader Wipe Menu lt pg 36 Select one effect from 4 P LIP CIP KOP EeP CIP and of the Fader W ipe Menu Previous scene end Example WIPE SCROLL The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene START STO P button START RECORDING NOTES Press START STO P e f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE This disables the Picture Wipe Dissolve Press START STOP when one scene
5. Installing The Battery The RM V711U uses one lithium battery CR2025 1 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull outin the direction of the arrow while pressing the knob as shown 2 INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries C pg 2 Operation Mode Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes Full Auto mode Manual mode 5 second mode recording 5S Self Timer mode X and PLAY According to the Power Dial position you have selected FAUTO or MANUAL appears in the upper left corner When set to F3 When set to M F AUTO PAUSE MANUAL PAUSE To turn on the camcorder first turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except O FF then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor When Power Dial Position turning the Power Dial from OFF to any other position press and hold the lock button located on the dial Lock button Power lamp Function Full Auto E ows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust ents Suitable for standard recording Manual ows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you
6. The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode cF pg 35 NOTES e Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television make connections F pg 56 57 Remote sensor External microphone input connector Located beneath the cover Stereo microphone DISPLAY Speaker AUDIO MONITOR A DUB PLAY AV OUT RM V711U BAU SE headphones connector provided TOR Audio Dub Standby Power Dial 1 FIND EDIT IN POINT 3 BEGIN DUBBING Play back the tape to locate the point where Press PLAY then begin narrating editing will start then press PAU SE ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control 4 PAUSE DURING DUBBING press PAUSE IIS appears Press PAU SE 5 STOP DUBBING Press STOP Speak into the microphone NOTES Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connected to the external microphone input connector MIC e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately To select the desired sound for playback press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control e If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make
7. iris EN OO ON OFF ON OFF 32kHz 4 48kHz This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a computer 01 to 99 SCENE 5 Second Mode pg 26 5S Pressing START STO P allows you to take a 5 second clip Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings 55 If you record a 5 second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2 second period ANIM Animation Each time you press START STO P a 1 8 second recording is taken By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it s moving Animation is not available in the LP mode If you tried to record in the LP mode after setting ANIM the recording mode indicator LP begins to blink and recording goes on in the SP mode NOTE During use of SCENE effect focus F pg 45 and exposure control t pg 46 enter Full Auto operation BEEP TALLY The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Tally lamp lights up during recording The following two Pro Snapshot modes 6 pg 28 have a shutter sound effect Pro Snapshot mode with no frame Pro Snapshot mode with frame ON To activate the beep shutter sounds and tally lamp FF To turn off the beep shutter sounds and tally lamp Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recor
8. Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind L3 pg F pg L3 pg L3 pg L3 pg F pg Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Displays the date time pg Appears during self timer recording gt pg Appears when the focus is adjusted manually gt pg Appears when the exposure is adjusted gt pg Appears when the iris is locked gt pg Appears when the white balance is adjusted gt pg Displays the selected P AE Effect gt pg Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect L3 pg Appears when Digital Zoom is activated gt pg Appears during zooming gt pg amp amp amp G GG Pressing ON OFF for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with from the screen SOen 32kHz SOUND1 LP PS LCD Monitor View finder Indications During Playback FUNCTION Displays the sound mode lt pg 55 Displays the recording mode of the tape being played back Appears during playback of scenes recorded in the Progressive Mode Appears while a tape is running Playback Fast Forward High speed search Rewind High speed search Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion Pause Insert Audio Dubbing Displ
9. 3 months the clock 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 etc for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Itis also possible to use the camcorder without the date time setting NOTE If you don t exit the Date Time Menu the clock display will not move but the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate O nce you close the menu the date and time begin operation from the current date and time with no delay or loss 12a Loading Unloading A Cassette GETTING STARTED Cont The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette PU SH O PEN 1 LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH O PEN button and open the LCD monitor up to an angle of 90 degrees 2 OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn on the power then slide the O PEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow The cassette cover releases O pen the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks The holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 3 INSERT REMOVE TAPE Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette cover When the battery s charge i
10. 32kHz MODE 1 gt FULL SOUND SOUND1 DISPLAY TIMECODE END Playback Menu 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE gt SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE FULL SOUND ON OFF MENU button ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU 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 MENU The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to SYNCHRO by rotating the Select Dial then press it The value for SYNCHRO is high lighted INPUT CORRECTION DATA Based the diagnostics performed gt pg 66 you can now increase the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial to the right You can also slow down the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial to the left The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 41 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments 67 VCR Recording deck Lock button Power Dial CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice 7 Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 63 NOTES e 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 en EDITING Cont Audio Dubbing
11. ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording Menu REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 40X DIS ON I GAIN UP AG Select Dial TO DATE TIME MENU Vee TO SYSTEM MENU al t iiam SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle the available settings of the selected function by rotating the Select Dial Stop when the one you need is displayed Then press it the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to END To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 3 and 4 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press the Select Dial Selection is complete and the menu disappears 3 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont SPs LP REC MODE SP WIDE MODE _ OFF OFF SQUEEZE gt CINEMA O ZOOM 40X DIS ON 9 GAIN UP AGC 10X 40X 100X TO DATE TIME MENU 4 4 TO SYSTEM MENU OFF lt gt AGC REC MODE Recording mode You can change the tape recording speed LP tape speed is slower than SP allowing LP to record 1 5 times longer than SP If you have shot in SP mode Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing will be possible later NOTE Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit Playback may not be successful on other units WIDE MODE This recording mode is compatible with wide screen TVs 16 9 aspect ratio When using this mode please refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual SQ U EEZE 7
12. automatically Press the reset button after removing 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 gt pg 74 82 Battery Packs The provided battery pack isa lithium ion battery Before using the provided battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 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 tempera tures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer tempera tures 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 once a year when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when notin use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is normal
13. high low temperatures This occurs when recording in the LP mode is not available After the indicator blinks the recording mode switches to SP and recording goes on The viewfinder is pulled out The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark This is nota malfunction 35 Re read the sections covering FADE W IPE P AE Effects and DIS lt gt pgs 33 36 43 38 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications gt pgs 79 81 39 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and press RESET button 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 itis recommended to charge it in places with a tempera ture of 10 C to 30 gt pg 9 Push the viewfinder back in Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 22 If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully gt pg 23 43 By recording with D igital Image Stabilizer set to ON lt pg 33 this can be avoided AFTER USE Cleaning The Camcorder Battery cover Open switch BATTERY Battery pack LCD monitor Viewfinder eject knob PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN Return the viewfinder eject knob to its original position
14. AND CONNECTORS 76 LCD Monitor View finder Indications During Recording 79 LCD Monitor View finder Indications During Playback 80 Warning Indications 81 CAUTIONS 82 SPECIFICATIO N S 84 GLO SSARY OF TERMS 85 INDEX 86 LYT0216 001B 2 EN 2 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents cover page Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to Controls Indications and Connectors lt gt pgs 76 81 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 82 and 83 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT CAUTIONS 3 m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet Connection to the mains supply in the U nited N Arb serviceable parts ade Refer Kingdom mE servicing to qualified personnel DO NOT cu
15. CAMCORDER TO PC Pull out the connector cover and open it Connect the camcorder to a PC using the cable according to your PC type as shown in the illustration SUPPLY POWER Connect the camcorder to the AC Power Adapter Charger using the DC cord then plug the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet 4 TURN ON POWER Turn the camcorder s Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the PC NOTES e When transferring still images never use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply Use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Never connect the JLIP PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e The date time information cannot be captured into Also refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software and the DV connector equipped capture board 29 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the Digital Printer GV DT1 optional allows you to print out the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing pg 61 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration Connector is under the cover To DV OUT con
16. Cont 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 itis 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 PALTV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields 1 Regular shooting of moving images Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields for a total of 50 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 O dd number Field Even number Field 2 Progressive mode shooting of moving images Progressive Video Recording gt pg 44 Odd number Even number Odd number Even number Field Field Field Field 25 Frames per second 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 above thereby recording 25 Frames per second Since each reco
17. Cut Sound Mode and ID numbers Power Dial t j MENU button Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to IM 55 or while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO SYSTEM MENU by rotating the Select Dial then press it The System M enu appears SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial then press it The pointer stops blinking A WN indicating that the function has been selected Select Dial ID NUMBER DZ REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 40X DIS 9 GAIN UP AGC TO DATE TIME MENU SYSTEM MENU END Recording Menu SCENE TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE System Menu SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to RETURN To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE SYSTEM MENU Press the Select Dial twice Setting is complete and the System M enu disappears SCENE BEEP TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBER
18. For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion appears During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically CINEMA L 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 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 OFF Select OFF when you don t want to use either of the above modes NOTES e When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast forward or rewind e During Full Auto operation both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable En OO ZOOM Zoom magnification You can select 10X 40X or 100X maximum zoom magnifications 10X 0 ptical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording 40X Electronic processing Digital zoom that lets you get closer 100X Electronically processed images at 100 times magnification NOTES e Even if 40X or 100X is selected Digital zoom magnification of over 10X cannot be used while the Video Echo effect F pg 43 the Picture Wipe Dissolve function pg 38 or the 550 mode gt pg 26 activated e During Full Auto mode 40X is sel
19. Plug the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord in to an AC outlet The power lamp comes on 2 ATTACH BATTERY BATTERIES Attach while making sure the O marks are facing down and aligned with the correspond ing marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The Charger Indicator 1 or 2 begins blinking to indicate charging has started 3 CONFIRM STATUS When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished f two batteries are attached to the charger they will be charged in the order that they were attached 4 DETACH BATTERY BATTERIES Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord from an AC outlet CHARGING TIME BATTERY ONE TWO BN V814U Approx 1hr 50 min Approx 3hrs 40 min BN V856U Approx 6hrs 30 min See the Additional Reference Manual for more information on charging the Battery Pack BN V856U NOTES If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops e When using the AC Power Adapter Charger be sure to use the supplied power cord only e The AC Power Adapter Charger is for use with the BN V814U or BN V856U Battery Pack only e When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period the Charger Indicator may not light In this case remove the Batter
20. Some functions are not 5 The Power Dial is set to available using the MENU D button 6 Some functions are not available using the Select Dial 7 The focus does not adjust 7 automatically 6 The Power Dial is set to 56 and Focus is set to MANUAL dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation The cassette is in the wrong position The battery s charge is low 8 The cassette won t load 8 properly 9 The Power Dial is not set to PLAY 9 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions don t work The recording was done in a 5 Setthe Power Dial to any position except EY gt pg 17 6 Setthe Power Dial to any position except EY 5S and O lt pg 17 7 SetFocus to AUTO c pg 45 Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 75 8 Setitin the right position t pg 12 Install a fully charged battery lt pg 8 9 Setthe Power Dial to PLAY F pg 50 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback pg 56 57 10 The tape is moving but there s no picture 10 Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode The cassette s cover is open 11 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed 12 Pro Snapshot mode cannot be used 13
21. allow itto 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 NOD 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 While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Ty Pa No picture and no sound during playback blueback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator appears In such cases use the 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 camc
22. ant more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this ode 5 second mode recording 5S ows you to record in 5 second clips to keep the action moving ther menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode however anually adjusted W hite Balance Adjustment settings are effective Self Timer cy gt gt gt ows you camcorder operator to become part of the scene once e camcorder is set This mode is similar to the Self Timer on film ameras Playback PLAY gt ows you to play back a recording gt pg 50 59 OFF A ows you to switch off the camcorder After setting to this position Manual Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to AUTO 17 1 RECORDING Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations lt pgs 8 17 Set the Power Dial to EY and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features NOTE Before starting recording make sure you set the date and time F pg 11 Even if they don t appear during recording you can display them during playback t pg 55 START STOP button During recording ON OFF Tally lamp Power Dial Display PAUSE Power lamp Lock button Record Standby 19 UJ A SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to EY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial PULL OUT VIE
23. any one of the three powers of magnification and get closer to the subject lt pg 33 Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in towards T or zoom out towards W The zoom speed is variable the quicker you set the zoom switch the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used while the Video Echo effect t pg 43 the Picture Wipe Dissolve function gt pg 38 or 5SD mode pg 26 are activated e Macro shooting as close as approx 1 5 cm to the subject is possible when the zoom switch is set all the way to W Zoom in T Telephoto Thy Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom switch 10X optical zoom zone Zoom display RECORDING Advanced Features E 2 5 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to IM 5S or you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not You must first set the date and time see Date Time Settings pg 11 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time M enu The Date Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set to EY A UN Power Dial MENU button ON OFF button Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing
24. as though it s being wiped off the screen wipe out or appears as though it s wiped on wipe in 86 Animation Cx 35 gt pg 29 Audio D bbing crei I pg 68 0 nodu On Screen gt pg 31 35 53 Ld pa 29 Operation Mode I pg 17 P pg 42 43 Photo Frame CF pg 29 Playback ZOOM pg 52 C Power pg 9 10 sa po demde bed ien bos C pg 8 Progressive Video Recording r pg 44 Cleaning The Camcorder pg 75 Pro Snapshot M CF pg 28 Colour cnin e rette CF pg 29 R issin 10 59 59 61 Random Assemble Editing gt pg 63 67 Record Safety CF pg 12 Date Time Display gt pg 25 55 5 CF pg 19 Date Time Settings c pg 11 Recording Format iter CF pg 6 Digital Dubbing sene I pg 61 Remote Control CF pg 16 Digital Image Stabilizer
25. camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made This detection cannot be made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display Minutes 25 12 98 TC 12 34 24 Frames 10 35 25 frames 1 second TIME CODE Displaying The Time Code During Play back You can display the Time Code on screen during playback This is especially useful for editing This function is preset to OFF To turn it on select TIM E CODE atthe Playback Menu and change the setting lt pg 54 ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen OFF The Time Code does not appear DISPLAY Displaying the Date During Playback If the time has been set the date is automatically recorded separately from the recorded video signal You can display or remove the date anytime during playback This function is preset to ON To turn it off select DISPLAY atthe Playback M enu and change the setting F pg 54 ON The date is displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR TV Connection Please refer to your VCR and or TV instruction manual s when connecting Connection to aTV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Connector is under the cover Cable adapter provided Core filter To AV OUT connector To A
26. down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO DATE TIME MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press it and the Date Time M enu appears SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to DISPLAY by rotating the Select Dial then press it The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to RETURN REC MODE WIDE MODE GAIN UP GC iupra MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording Menu y ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY ON E DATE TIME Select Dial jetz Date Time Menu Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears NOTES e Connect the camcorder to a TV and set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu The display appears on the connected TV e The Indicator D isplay function overrides these settings Even if you have set ON SCREEN to pressing the ON OFF button for longer than 1 second removes the indications from the screen Pressing it for longer than 1 second again makes the indicatio
27. for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals CHANGING 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 to 40 C 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes How To Handle A CD ROM 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 Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do notstore your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlilght CAUTIONS 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 notload and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store casse
28. is finished combination When this happens the Picture The point at which the scene ended is stored in Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Try recording memory again but don t turn the power off when you re finished Please be advised that power also shuts RESUME RECORDING off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the If you start recording a new scene within 5 Record Standby mode minutes of the end ofthe previous recording e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is without having turned the camcorder s power not stored off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene _ Ul nog Random Variations When BIR is selected the camcorder chooses one of Wil B W the fades wipes at random START RECORDING Press START STO P The camcorder does the rest selecting an effect at random The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In If you press START STO P during record ing Record Standby mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out when you resume recording it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In NOTE The Picture Wipe Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated START STO P button 40 RECORDING Advanced Features Cont FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU EFFECT FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or FADER
29. of 3 ENTER SETTING lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent Press the Select Dial until the begins candlelight etc Because the colour temperature blinking is different depending on the light source the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white e When the setting is completed the NA stops balance settings Use this function for a more blinking natural result EYITMANIIA WHHERAIANCE Once you adjust white balance during M anual 4 ADJUSTMENT WHITE BALANCE W hite Balance operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery Press the Select Dial The indication W BAL removed changes to MANUAL and only the Manual White Balance indicator NA is displayed 50n l PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you ve recorded in the LCD monitor Tape running indicator LCD monitor SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial The Power lamp comes on OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor Power lamp Power Dial VIEWING RECORDING Press gt appears and the recorded footage can be viewed The sound is heard from the speaker END PLAYBACK Press m Set the Power Dial to OFF 4 When the viewfinder is pulled out the LCD monitor cannot be used REWIND TAPE Press lt 4 lt 4 is displayed If you rewind all the way t
30. the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Brightness control of the LCD monitor To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor rotate the Select Dial pg 22 Note that the actual recorded image s brightness can not be changed by rotating this dial SSS 47 Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject when zooming when the subject changes its distance thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder or when you want to lock the brightness level When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken Power Dial Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highlight bar to EXPO SURE by rotating the Select Dial and then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it EXP is displayed 4 CENTRE SUBJ ECT LOCK IRIS Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinde
31. 3 4 5 Power Dial Lock button Select Dial YZ SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully orthe viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The M anual M ode Item M enu appears ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highlight bar to EXPO SU RE by rotating the Select Dial then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it The Manual Mode Item M enu disappears and EXP and the Exposure Control indicator are displayed ADJUST EXPOSURE Rotate the Select Dial to the right left to brighten or darken the image The adjustment range is from 6 to 6 END ADJ USTRMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial at your desired exposure Exposure adjustment is complete The indication EXP changes to MANUAL If you want to reset the exposure repeat step 2 RECORDING Advanced Features Cont FOCUS AUTO gt EXPOSURE W BALANCE AUTO FADER OFF WIPE OFF P AE EFFECT RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu EXP Exposure control indicator To Return To Automatic Exposure Control Rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press itin step 3 The Exposure Control indicator disappears Or set the Power Dial to y NOTES Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in
32. B W fade out from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left 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 WIPE WINDOW toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and WIPE DOOR right 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 WIPE SCROLL or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in toward the centre of a black screen from the top and WIPE SHUTTER bottom or wipe out from the centre toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen Wil BW L1 a iel MENU EFFECT DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears WIPE CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene WIPE SLIDE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left
33. BLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied 1 properly The battery is dead The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording 2 SET DATE TIME 2 appears The built in rechargeable clock lithum battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased 3 Recording cannot be 3 The tape s record safety tab performed is setto SAVE The Power Dial is set to PLAY TAPE END appears The cassette s cover is open The power is not connected 1 Connectthe AC Power Adapter Charger securely pg 10 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one gt pg 9 Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder The LCD monitor turns on off when itis opened closed at approx 90 while the Power Dial is setto any position except OFF if the viewfinder is not fully pulled out 2 Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger etc for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithum battery pg 11 3 Setthe tape s record safety tab to REC lt pg 12 Set the Power Dial to EY u ie 56 or S gt pg 17 Replace with new cassette L7 pg 12 Close the cassette s cover 4 There is no playback 4 The camcorder is not getting 4 Turn the camcorder s power picture power or some other off and on again F pg 19 malfunction exists 5
34. Code Area O Audio Area The Time Code and Date Time data are The digital audio signal is recorded here written here separate from the video i data This enables you to display the date uA and time during playback even if they n orma on Area weren t displayed while recording Insert editing and post recording editing tracking signals are recorded here Video Area iis The digital video signal is recorded here Oc PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Remote control unit Adapter Charger AA V80EK RM V711U C MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min Lithium battery CR2025 for remote DVM 30 M DV30ME control unit For function confirmation Battery pack BN V814U x2 Battery pack BN V856U 2 Shoulder Strap Cable adapter en Editing cable VIDEO AUDIO cable 9 3 5 mini plug 2 poles camcorder to TV or VCR 3 5 mini plug gt RCA plug S VIDEO cable DC cord Cleaning cloth CD ROM The CD ROM contains the following power pack 3 software programmes JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer MGI PhotoSuite SE JLIP PC connection cable Battery pouch Sen Charging The Battery Pack GETTING STARTED You can charge one battery pack at a time or two consecutively ATTACH Battery pack To AC outlet Charger indicator 1 Power cord DETACH Power cord Adapter Charger AA V80EK Power lamp DC OUT jack Charger indicator 2 1 SUPPLY POWER CHARGER
35. DIT jack on the camcorder to the VCR s remote pause terminal using an editing cable e f you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non JVC VCR connect the camcorder s EDIT jack to the remote control s remote pause connector using an editing cable e Setthe 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 e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications don t appear on the TV monitor If they appear during Random Assemble Editing they will be recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on RM V711U Remote Control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback M enu gt pg 54 to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording To show or hide all indications except for the Random Assemble Editing M enu press O N O FF on the camcorder for longer than 1 second When Random Assemble Editing starts its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 64 EDITING Program I OUT MODE a ae 12 i3 14 15 HOF 171 RM V711U 18 provided TIMECODE Vy S TOTAL 00 00 FADE WIPE f Random Assemble EFFECT WS 7 Editing Menu R A EDIT lt ON OF
36. Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press the Select Dial and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to END To set parameters for other functions repeat steps 3 and 4 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial again and the menu disappears Playback Sound ENDO 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 32 kHz is preset to SOUND 1 and 48 kHz is preset to FULL SOUND RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Stereo sound FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 R sound is output on both channels When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz if you wantto change the output sound access the Playback Menu and in step on page 54 select 32kHz MODE and set it for FULL SOUND SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz set in the same manner For information on output sound during Audio Dubbing see page 68 NOTES You can also use the RM V711U remote control s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound without having to access the Playback M enu Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor e During playback the
37. Digital Zoom doesn t work 11 The 5 Second mode in the System Menu is set to ANIM 12 The Squeeze mode is selected 13 10X optical zoom is selected The Video Echo effect is activated Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition 5 Second recording was done with the Power Dial set to 5S and with 5SD selected in the System Menu Pro Snapshot was attempted during Digital Zoom 14 P AE Effects and Fade 14 The Power Dial is set to Wipe Effects don t work ED The Power Dial is set to 5e 15 The Black amp White Fader 15 The Sepia or Monotone doesn t work effects are activated 16 The Dissolve function 16 P AE Effect Sepia doesn t work Monotone or Slow is activated The Squeeze mode is selected The previously selected P AE Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 17 Scene transition does not go as expected 17 W hen using Picture Wipe Dissolve lt gt pg 38 or Dissolves during 5 second mode recording lt pg 26 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 Close the cassette s cover pg 12 11 Select 5S or 5SD in the System M enu pg 35 12 Disengage
38. ECT OPERATION MODE The P AE Effect M enu disappears and the First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out MENU Press the Select Dial and move the pointer and highlight bar to P AE EFFECT by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial The P AE Effect M enu appears SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial then press it selected mode is activated The symbol of the ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Selected mode appears START RECORDING Press START STO P The image begins with the selected effect DISABLE P AE EFFECT To turn off the selected effect re access the P AE Effect M enu and move the pointer and highlight bar to OFF by rotating the Select Dial Then press it NOTE P A E Effects can be changed during recording or during Record Stanaby SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50 of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting aTV 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 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow
39. F Power Dial EDIT IN OUT SETEDITIN POINT NOTES Atthe beginning of the scene press EDIT IN e When the source tape has more than 2 identical OUT on the remote control The Edit In time codes 7 pg 21 the camcorder may not position appears on the Random Assemble find the Edit In point you chose and a malfunc Editing M enu tion may occur When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit O ut SET EDIT OUT POINT points so that there s a relatively large difference Atthe end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT between them The Edit O ut position appears on the Random e If the search time for an in point exceeds 5 Assemble Editing M enu minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TEM TRANSITION IF NECESSARY e If there are blank portions before or after the Press FAD E W IPE Edit In and Edit O ut points a blue backed screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit O ut points e If you use Sepia or Monotone P AE Effects you can t 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 re
40. Jvc MMU DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DLS1 jj INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT DV 5 PROVIDED ACCESSO RIES 6 GETTING STARTED 8 Charging The Battery Pack 8 Installing The Battery Pack 9 Indoor Usa orem 10 Using The Power Pack 10 Date Time Settings 11 Loading Unloading A Cassette 12 Recording Mode Setting 13 Grip Strap Attachment 14 Tripod Mounting 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment 15 Dioptre Adjustment 15 Remote Control Unit 16 Operation Mode 17 RECORDING 18 Basic Recording 18 Advanced Features 25 PLAYBACK 50 Basic Playback ms 50 Advanced Features 52 Basic Connections 56 Advanced Connections 58 EDITING 60 60 Digital Dubbing 61 Brand Setting 62 Random Assemble Editing 63 For More Accurate Editing 66 Audio Dubbing 68 Insert 69 TROUBLESHOOTING 70 AFTER USE 75 CONTROLS INDICATIONS
41. M VCR BRAND BUTTONS REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to NAME NAME A B press SHIFT for this one PHILIPS o0 You re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON 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 e f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR don t come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e Ifthe RM V711U is notable to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s battery runs 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 GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO REX JVC A B Cc MITSUBISHI SHARP SONY NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC TOSHIBA 0000 00 00 00 00 000 00 9000 000 00 oo 0000 0000 00 00 000000000 eo 0000 0000 00 00009000 Random Assemble Editing en 63 Using the RM V711U remote control you can use P AE Effects and make an original edited tape Core filter VIDEO AUDIO cable provided To AV OUT connector To VIDEO IN Core filter connector S VIDEO O UT connector provided To AUDIO IN connector L
42. Playback Menu t pg 54 to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording To show or hide all indications press the ON OFF button on the camcorder for longer than 1 second Digital Dubbing 61 It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector Since digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration Connector is under the cover To DV OUT connector To AC outlet Core filter RM V711U provided DV cable optional DV VC VDV204U as Core filter Video unit equipped with DV connector SEF a AC Power Adapter Charger To DC OUT jack DC cord _ _ CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder s power is off MAKE CONNECTIONS Pull out the connector cover and open it Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using the DV cable optional as shown in the illustration START PLAYBACK Press the Play button gt to play back the source tape START RECORDING While watching the playback on the LCD monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording A Uu NOTES e You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output from the DV OUT connector only when using the AC Power Adapter Charger
43. R IN connector To remote pause connecter M To EDIT jack Editing cable Core filter provided ON OFF White to AUDIO L RM V711U Red to AUDIO R Y zzi Yellow to VIDEO VCR es Recording deck S VIDEO cable S VIDEO Cable adapter provided If your VCR hasthe 21 pin VIDEO OUT select switch Y C or CVBS AV input connector SCART MAKE CONNECTIONS sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV pg 56 57 Connections should be made while the power is off Making connections with the power on can lead to electrical shock or malfunctions START SOURCE PLAYBACK First turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial Press PLAY and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control sure to point the remote control at the camcorder s remote Sensor The Random Assemble Editing M enu appears on the TV screen or the LCD monitor EXECUTE FADE WIPE IN IF NECESSARY Press FAD E WIPE on the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed You can t use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 use the provided cable adapter New tape VCR NOTES e When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal connect the E
44. This is not Pro Snapshot mode Colour bar will be recorded until Recording stops See below Motor Drive mode Keeping the Progressive Button pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography The interval between the still pictures approx 0 7 seconds To Remove The Shutter Sound When you don t wantto hear the shutter sound set BEEP TALLY to OFF in the system menu lt pg 35 Though the sound is not heard from the speaker it is recorded on the tape Colour bar BAR When you turn the Progressive Dial to BAR and press START STO P the colour bar will be recorded This colour bar is useful when you adjust the colour or the hue of your monitor during playback To stop recording the colour bar press START STO again and turn the Progressive Dial to VIDEO to start normal recording Progressive Mode This mode enables recording a jitter free still image with superior quality using the Progressive Scan CCD t pg 30 The Progressive M ode is activated during Pro Snapshot recordings except M ulti Analyzer 4 amp 9 and Progressive Video Recording pg 44 A recorded high resolution still image can be transferred to a personal computer and processed using the provided software or can be printed out using the optional digital printer GV DT1 NOTE During playback as well all Pro Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features
45. Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 22 Tape Remaining Indicator RECORDING Basic Recording Cont The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed lt pg 79 When the tape ends TAPE END appears If the indications are turned off the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes BRIGHT ecc Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by rotating the Select Dial ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Rotate the Select Dial to the right or left until the brightness indicator moves and the LCD monitor reaches its appropriate brightness D utton The brightness indication appears in the LCD monitor rune gt min 2 min blinking Iz Al uf 0 min 1 min LVS blinking blinking LCD Monitor View finder Indications You can make the LCD monitor Viewfinder indications appear disappear PRESS ON OFF BUTTON When you do not want the indications to appear press the ON OFF button for longer than approximately 1 second Certain indications disappear Press again for longer than approx 1 second to make the indicaitons reappear NOTE It is impossible to make the tape running indicator and warnings etc disappear fro
46. UDIO IN connector L R VIDEO AUDIO cable provided White to AUDIO L Red to AUDIO R l To DC IN jack Yellow to VIDEO TV or VCR To VIDEO IN connector Core filter 5 DC cord Li Adapter Charger et To DC OUT jack VIDEO OUT select switch Set to CVBS Connection to aTV or VCR equipped wiht a SCART connector compatible with Y C signal Cable adapter provided Connector Core filter is under the To AUDIO IN connector L R To VIDEO IN connector VIDEO AUDIO b cable provided White to AUDIO L Red to AUDIO R To AV OUT connector Core filter Yellow to VID EO To cal TV or VCR To S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO cable To S VIDEO IN connector provided connector To DC IN jack E Core filter 2522 VIDEO OUT select switch set to AC Power Adapter Charger DC cord To DC OUT jack Connection to aTV or VCR equipped with S VIDEO IN and or A V input RCA type connectors Connect when the S VIDEO cable is not used Connector is under the cover Core filter VIDEO AUDIO cable provided To AV OUT connector Core To AUDIO IN S VIDEO cable provided To S VIDEO OUT connector To DC IN jack Core filter DC cord CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder s power is off CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it Connect as shown in the illustratio
47. WFIN DER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull outthe viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx 90 degrees The lens cover opens the power lamp comes on and the scene you re aimed at appears The Record Standby mode is engaged START RECORDING When PAU SE appears press START STO P A beep signals the start of recording and the tally lamp comes on STOP RECORDING Press START STO P again to stop recording The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode END RECORDING When you re finished recording push back the viewfinder or close the LCD monitor until it clicks the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out When transporting make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is closed and locked To turn power on again pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor OR Set the Power Dial to OFF When turning to OFF itis not necessary to press down the lock button NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder No image appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out It is not possible to shoot using both LCD monitor and viewfinder However during Interface Shooting t pg 23 the image appears simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e If 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads To turn the camcorder on again push back an
48. WIPE DOOR The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top WIPE SHUTTER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen RANDOM When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition from the Fade and Wipe effects 428 P AE Effects IMPORTANT e When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated the P AE Effects other than SHUTTER are not available e If certain Fades or Wipes t pg 36 41 are activated or if the Progressive Dial is set to VIDEO some P A E Effects cannot be used If you select a P AE Effect that is unusable in the current situation the effect s symbol begins flashing RECORDING Advanced Features Cont You can choose any one of the effects from the P AE Effect M enu P AE EFFECT FOCUS EXPOSURE SLOW SHUTTER 1 50 W BALANCE VIDEO ECHO FADER OFF WIPE SEL gt DEES TU gt 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 1 500 SHUTTER 1 500 PAUSE RETURN The indicator for the selected mode appears and the selected mode is engaged Manual Mode Item Menu P AE EFFECT Menu Power Dial Select Dial Lock button SEL
49. ack The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder Before installation make sure the battery pack has been charged fully Battery cover OPEN BATTERY COVER NOTES Slide the open switch e To remove the battery turn off the camcorder open the battery cover and push down the hook INSERT CHARGED BATTERY e Be careful not to drop the battery pack Insert the mark end of the battery first until The hook is tight to prevent the battery from you hear a click The hook rises Inserting the dropping battery backwards will result in malfunction e See the Additional Reference Manual for more ee int ti ing the Battery Pack BN V856U 3 CLOSE BATTERY COVER information on using the Battery Pac 856U 10 Indoor Use GETTING STARTED Cont When using the camcorder indoors you can use the AC Power Adapter Charger instead of a battery Power cord To AC outlet Power lamp When power is supplied the power lamp lights To DC OUT jack 1 SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER Plug the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord in to anAC outlet 2 SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger to the camcorder Using The Power Pack Connector is under the cover Adapter Charger Core Filter DC cord NOTE When using the provided DC cord make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter improves perform
50. al video cassette Only cassettes marked IN can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show perform ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufac tured 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 intercon nections 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 wor
51. ance of equipment For extended use prepare the provided Power Pack which can be loaded with one battery pack This Power Pack can be used together with the battery installed in the camcorder INSERT CHARGED BATTERY Open the battery cover while pressing the knob and insert end of the battery first Close the battery cover 2 ATTACH TO CAMCORDER Align the connector and screw on the Power Pack while inserting the camcorder connector Turn the spring loaded screw head at the Power Pack s bottom inward and turn it clockwise to attach To detach the Power Pack turn the screw counterclockwise NOTES When the battery remaining power indicator appears as 3 that means the battery power is close to nil When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Each time you start shooting the camcorder chooses the battery pack that has more remaining power and uses that as the power supply That means both battery packs will be exhausted at roughly the same time Date Time Settings en 1 l Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times It is your choice to display it or not during playback t pg 54 LCD monitor REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 40X DIS GAIN UP AGC BTO DATE TIME MENU SYSTEM MENU END Recording Menu ON SCREEN DISPLAY ty OFF ON RETURN Date Time Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Powe
52. and press the RESET button and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 84 CAMCORDER General SPECIFICATIO NS Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time DC 6 3 V using AC Adapter DC 7 2 Vz using Battery 6 3 W viewfinder on 8 2 W LCD monitor on DV Format SD mode PAL Standard Digital Component Recording MINI DV Cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 60 min LP 90 min using DVM 60 cassette Pickup 1 3 CCD Progressive Scan CCD Lens F1 2 f 5 to 50 mm 10 1 Power Zoom Lens LCD monitor 4 112 000 pixel TFT LCD panel Viewfinder 0 55 colour LCD 113 000 pixel O perating temperature 0 to 40 C O perating humidity 35 to 8096 Storage temperature 20 to 50 Dimensions 96 W x 86 H x 160 D mm Weight Approx 680 g without cassette and battery Approx 790 g incl cassette and battery Video Output 1 Vp p 75 unbalanced analogue output SVIDEO output DV output Digital still output via 93 5 mm AV output jack Y 1Vp p 75 analogue output C 0 30 Vp p 75 analogue output 4 pin IEEE1394 conformant digital output 83 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug Audio Output 8 dBs 1 analogue output via 23 5 mm AV output jack Headphone output Stereo Ext
53. and push the viewfinder back in OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor fully CLEAN LCD MONITOR With soft cloth gently wipe the LCD monitor REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter Charger pg 8 9 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth a semicircular pattern Avoid using too much pressure as this will smear the monitor CLEAN LENS screen making it much more difficultto clean Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper PULL OUT VIEWFIN DER Pull out the viewfinder fully 9 CLOSE LCD MONITOR NOTES CLEAN VIEWFIN DER Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as Use a small screwdriver to lift the viewfinder benzine or alcohol This may damage the unit s eject knob up and clean the viewfinder with a body or cause malfunction lens blower or a soft cloth e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product S INDICATIO NSAND CONNECTORS Connector cover Pull this out to open D Zoom switch or volume switch VO L lt gt pg 24 50 Adjusts zoom during recording or the sound volume during playback Grip strap gt pg 14 3 Lens hood Tally lamp Lights during recording Remote sensor gt pg 52 Receives the signal from the remote contr
54. ays the date time lt pg 55 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the speaker volume pg 22 50 Displays the time code lt pg 55 Warning Indications INDICATIONS FUNCTION Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high E UE Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator lt blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded or when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt pg 12 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording lt pg 83 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed the camcorder turns off automatically TAPE Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there s no tape loaded TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback gt pg 22 SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set gt pg 11 Appears when the built in rechargeable battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 11 ERROR e Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable gt pg 68 REFER MANUAL e Appears when Insert Editing is unavailable pg 69 E01 E07 The error indications E01 E07 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off
55. continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing I pg 63 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion ona tape perform the procedure in Recording From The Middle of A Tape pg 20 in the following cases After playing back the recorded tape when Display you shoot again When power shuts off during shooting Time code is displayed When a tape is removed and re inserted during playback during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape Minutes When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape When shooting again after already shooting a scene and opening closing the cassette cover TC 12034 25 Frames 25 frames 1 second NOTES The Time Code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding time code indication does not move smoothly When blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 b 4 wv wv Tape Already recorded scene Newly recorded scene A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code
56. corder G0 DC IN jack gt pg 10 The DC cord of an AC Power Adapter can be connected GDS OUT connector lt pg 56 57 63 Connect to a video unit equipped with an S Video connector Battery cover gt pg 9 Open the battery cover to insert the battery 3 Battery cover open switch BATTERY lt gt pg 9 Slide in the direction ofthe arrow to open the battery cover Power Pack MULTI connector gt pg 10 Attach to the Power Pack optional Tripod mounting socket gt pg 14 SS 9 1 dL i MANUAL LP 35 d PS4 REC O a 1 250 NA E PHOTO 0 lt oO 55 MODE 0 SOUND 32kHz 45 25 12 98 17 ae 1 9 FUNCTION Displays the operation mode position pg Appears when taking a Pro Snapshot pg Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode pg Appears when in the Record Standby mode gt pg Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged pg Displays the recording mode SP or LP pg Displays the tape remaining time During Interface Shooting pg 23 when the tape remaining time reaches 2 minutes this indication is shown as follows 2 min gt OJ 1 min ETJ 0 min Appears during recording Appears while the tape is running Appears when Progressive Video Recording is selected
57. d before setting White Balance lt pg 42 24 W hen shooting a subject 24 This is a result of illuminated by bright exceedingly high contrast light vertical lines appear and is not a malfunction 25 W hen the screen is under 25 This is not a malfunction direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26 There are disturbances in audio and video 27 During recording the date time does not appear 28 The indicators and messages do not appear on screen 29 The indicators do not appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 30 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 31 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 32 The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear e If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape disturbance to the sound and picture may result DISPLAY is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu Interface shooting is performed ON SCREEN is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu You have made the indicators disappear n places subjectto low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches th
58. d pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor As long as you don t take out the tape you were using or play it back you can continue from where you left off with no noticeable brake on the recorded video e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape Continue recording from where you stop so there are no gaps by following Recording from the middle of a tape F pg 20 e Record Standby means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record e During recording sound is not heard from the speaker If you want to hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphones jack The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted during playback e To make the indications disappear press and hold the ON OFF button for more than approx 1 second However itis impossible to remove the tape running indicator gt gt gt and warning indications and so on t pg 81 e Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or when reflections make it difficultto see the LCD monitor 20a Recording From The Middle Of A Tape RECORDING Basic Recording Cont When removing a tape on which you were recording or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made without taking the tape out between recordings perform this proce dure Stop b
59. ded on the tape WIND CUT When activated this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind ON When shooting in high winds noise is automatically reduced Qs appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal OFF This function is disabled NOTE The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation SOUND MODE Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz 32 kHz The camcorder is factory preset for 32 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing 48 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels NOTE A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing FADE WIPE Effects RECORDING Advanced Features Cont IMPORTANT e When the Digital Image Stabilizer is activated the Fade W ipe Effects are not available e f certain P AE Effects t pg 42 are activated or if the Progressive Dial is set to VIDEO some Fade W ipe Effects cannot be used If you select a Fade W ipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation the indication blinks Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene Refer to pages 36 41 for Fade Wipe effects and techniques Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu U A FADER WIPE FOCUS EXPOSURE W BALANCE
60. ding unloading a tape Speaker gt pg 50 During playback the sound can be heard PU SH O PEN Button gt pg 12 Press to open the LCD monitor 1 Power dial lt gt pg 18 Turning the camcorder on off recording or playback is possible 2 MENU button gt pg 31 Press this button to make the M enu appear ON OFF button gt pg 22 Press and hold this button for more than approx 1 second to make the indications appear on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 33 Function Navigator D ial Select D ial lt gt pg 22 31 Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor or selects the M enu etc Referred to in this manual as Select Dial START STOP button gt pg 18 Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record standby mode 5 Viewfinder gt pg 15 Pull out when recording TS en ICATIONSAND CONNECTORS cont Connector cover Pull this out to open LCD monitor F pg 22 The image appears during recording or play back Cassette cover gt pg 12 DV OUT connector gt pg 58 59 61 Connect to a video unit equipped with a DV connector Video audio output connector or head phones connector AV O UT lt pg 56 57 68 The provided VIDEO AU DIO cable 23 5 can be connected to a television etc Using optional headphones you can listen to the sound However headphones equipped with volume control cannot be used Bottom of the cam
61. do wantto record on thistape slide the switch back to REC before loading the tape Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference LCD monitor Recording Menu MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU gt REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP Al TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording mode indicator 13 Power lamp Power dial Lock button MENU button Select Dial SZ sP T 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to while pressing down the lock button located on the dial OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor fully The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned NJ The LCD monitor turns on off automatically when itis opened closed at approx 90 degrees while the Power Dial is setto any operation mode except O FF The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees 3 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears SET RECORDING MODE First move the pointer and highlight bar to REC MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the parameter SP or LP is highlighted Select SP or LP by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial twice to exit from the Recording M enu Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Lon
62. e end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer 31 The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 32 This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed 26 Use a new or infrequently used tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing pg 68 69 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time M enu cpg 11 During interface shooting the date time does not appear gt pg 23 Pressthe ON OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear C pg 22 Set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time M enu pg 25 Pressthe ON OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear C pg 22 Press the ON OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear C pg 22 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 22 23 31 Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Dial to OFF and letthe unit cool down pg 19 33 Images on the LCD 33 The speaker volume is too 33 Turn the speaker volume monitor are jittery great down pg 51 34 The LCD monitor and the 34 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can lens have become dirty cause damage ex fingerprints CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 74e 35 The LCD monitor indications blink 36 Coloured brig
63. e When using the camcorder for dubbing be sure to use itas a player The camcorder s DV connector is only for output e blank portion is played back during dubbing an unusual image may be dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 3 If the above occurs turn off power and make connections again e The image with Fade Wipe Effects and P AE Effects is not output from the DV OUT connector Only the original playback image is output from it 2 EDITING Cont Brand Setting Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing VCR Recording deck lt gt pg 63 65 or control the VCR using the RM V711U remote control you must set the VCR brand SET REMOTE VCR CODE Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V711U c pg 16 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s RM V711U power comes on provided 2 OPERATE THE VCR Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote VCR DE LIST for the desired function The functions the CO s remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF VCR BRAND BUTTONS
64. e camcorder is turned on To keep the camcorder s display from appearing on the TV screen during playback press the O N OFF button for longer than 1 second e Setthe 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 acceptY C signals and uses an audio video cable e While the VIDEO AUDIO cable is connected to the AV OUT jack sound cannot be heard from the speaker PLAYBACK Advanced Connections DS en Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a personal computer by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration below It is also possible to transfer still images to a personal compu ter with a DV connector equipped capture board installed Connector JLIP DIGITAL STILL is under the output connector Core filter To RS 232C JLIP PC connection cable provided Connector is under the cover To DV OUT connector To AC outlet To DC IN jack Core filter DV cable optional VC VDV204U Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector equipped capture board AC Power Adapter Charger provided __ i DC cord CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS M ake sure the camcorder and PC are turned off CONNECT
65. e camcorder s remote sensor Press Right to move image 4 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Pressing T zooms in LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and V Down e If the Video Echo effect pg 53 is selected during playback zoom playback zoom is cancelled e During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Effects EN OO These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture You can use any one of the 5 effects Play button RM V711U provided PLAY BACK EFFECT PLAY EFFECT ON OFF Lock button Power Dial P AE EFFECT Select Menu Playback CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO START PLAYBACK Press the Play button gt ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The P AE EFFECT Select M enu appears SELECT P AE EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears NOTES e To deactiva
66. ecomes shorter and 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 perform ance If you re using some kind of heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with the pad ABOUT DV E 5 The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording A video signal is composed of a luminance signal Y and colour signals R Y and B Y These signals are identified and recorded digitally Digital Component Recording The A D Analogue to Digital converter samples theY signal at 13 5 M Hz and R Y and B Y at 6 75 MHz and changes them to 8 bit quantum signal Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16 bit quantum signal and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to a 12 bit signal NOTE The data recorded on a tape is digital but the output of the this camcorder is analogue Luminance Signal Y conversion Recording by Colour Difference rotating head Signal R Y B Y helical scan Chromi C Chromatic Signal Mini Yw Y rominance conversion compression DN AUDIO A D conversion This camcorder separates the data into blocks writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape uM Tape direction Head tracking direction 12 tracks frame Sub
67. ected automatically DIS Digital Image Stabilizer When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image Q Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up CQ appears during recording OFF W hen shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod set the Stabilizer to OFF If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image NOTES e Even if the stabilizer is setto O FF in Manual mode it is automatically set to ON in Full Auto Mode e The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting e The Stabilizer will not work if the scene has little or no contrast e The Q indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used GAIN UP Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting AGC This is the factory setting and is automatically activated during Auto operation The overall appear ance is jagged but the image is bright O FF Select this setting when lighting is not a problem Enables recording of the actual brightness you see 34 en System Menu RECORDING Advanced Features Cont The System M enu allows you to set the following functions Scene Beep Tally Wind
68. editing Confirm the time code at this point lt pg 55 FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW until the point is located then press PAU SE U No Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 START RECORDING Press START STO P to begin editing PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 5 PAUSE DURING EDITING Press START STO P The camcorder re enters Insert Pause mode Press again to resume editing Remote sensor STOP EDITING Press STOP while the camcorder is in the Insert Pause mode NOTES e P AE Effects F pg 42 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e To display the Time Code during Insert Editing C pg 54 e When performing Insert Editing the tape s Video Area and Sub Code Area t pg 6 are rewritten so the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted M ake sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops and ERROR REFER MANUAL appears TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer SYMPTOM POSSI
69. engaging Record Standby mode gt pg 38 19 The Picture Wipe function 19 The Slow Shutter effect is Make sure the Squeeze doesn t work activated mode Cinema mode or The Squeeze or Cinema Slow Shutter effect is not mode is selected in the activated when preparing Recording M enu to use the Picture Wipe function lt pg 32 43 20 Even when Slow Shutter 20 When shooting in the dark If you want the lighting to isn t selected the image the unit becomes highly look more natural set looks like itis activated sensitive to light and the GAIN UP to AGC or image takes on an effect OFF in the Recording similar to Slow Shutter Menu pg 32 21 The Video Echo effect 21 The Picture Wipe or Make sure the Squeeze doesn t work Dissolve functions are in use mode is set to OFF The Squeeze mode is lt gt pg 32 selected in the Recording e Do not try to use the Video Menu Echo effect during a A Fade In or Fade Outisin Fade In or Fade O ut progress W hite Fader Black lt gt pg 36 Fader or Black amp White Fader 22 There is no strobe when 22 The Picture Wipe or Do nottry to use the the Classic Film and Dissolve functions are in Classic Film or Strobe Strobe effects are use effects during a scene activated transition lt pg 43 23 White Balance cannot be 23 The Sepia or Monotone 23 Turn off Sepia or Monotone activated effects are activate
70. ernal microphone input via 93 5 mm AV output jack 62 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 23 5 mm STEREO Speaker Monaural AC ADAPTER CHARGER Power 110 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 20W Output power DC 7 2 1 2 A charge DC 6 3 1 8 A VTR O perating temperature 0 to 40 C when charging 10 C to 35 C Dimensions 94 mm W x 36 mm H x 122 mm D Weight Approx 360 g Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp Design and specifications subject to change without notice GLOSSARY OF TERMS 90 Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lit environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in Colour temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light source bluish light has a higher colour temperature than reddish light To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source s colour temperature See W hite Balance AC Power Adapter Charger Used when charging the battery Or when connected directly to the camcorder it can be used as a power supply Auto focus Focus can be set for automatic adjustment for beginners who find the adjustment difficult On screen display Displays in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor ca
71. g Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound 14 GETTING STARTED Cort Grip Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Align the tripod s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder Zoom switch The camcorder can be mounted on a tripod even with the Power Pack attached Bottom of the camcorder START STOP ADJUST LENGTH Open the pad Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START STOP button and the zoom switch Position the pad so that it contacts the back of your hand then re attach it SSS 15 Shoulder Strap Attachment When transporting the camcorder it is convenient to use the shoulder strap ATTACH SHOULDER STRAP As shown in and ofthe illustration thread the strap through the eyelets and the buckles Pull the strap to make sure it is attached to the camcorder firmly If the strap is not attached correctly and the camcorder drops the camcorder may become damaged Dioptre Adjustment Adj
72. gistered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit O ut point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point You can t use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene When you use Fade W ipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve USE P AE EFFECT IF NECESSARY recording then use Dissolve or Black amp White Press EFFECT Fader during Random Assemble Editing e During Digital Dubbing Fade W ipe Effects and Cycle through the effects by pressing P AE Effects are not available repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed You can use Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe or Video Echo effects Remote Sensor RM V711U provided Power Dial FAD E WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT CANCEL VCR REC STBY REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 4 7 pg 64 R A EDIT ON OFF To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one ata time from the most recently registered point e If you re not using Fade Wipe or P AE Effects repeat steps 4 and 5 only 9 PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press t
73. he Pause button 10 EN GAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode OUT MODE 1 00 25 02 05 8 2 GP 07 18 08 31 5 Fe ee AL 09 30 13 15 5E 15 55 16 20 x AP IN 8 TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 Random Assemble Editing menu START EDITING Press the START STO P button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the recorder enters its Record Standby mode f you don t register an Edit O ut point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically STOP EDITING Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disap pear 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 e When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the 5 sensor and that the path between the two is unobstructed e If during Random Assemble Editing you press any button on the camcorder its Record Standby mode is automatically engaged e Random Assemble Edi
74. ht spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 37 The LCD monitor indications are distorted 38 An unusual mark appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 39 An error indication E01 E07 appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 40 The charge indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light The recording mode indicator LP blinks on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears atthe bottom of the screen TROUBLESHOOTING cont 35 Certain FADE WIPE P AE Effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 36 The LCD monitor or the viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 96 37 During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 39 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficultin places subject to extremely
75. is better to be safe than sorry SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always attach and use the provided shoulder strap securely Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit orina malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette 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 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as there is a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Do notallow the battery terminals or the battery itself to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but possess a large power capacity However when the battery pack becomes cool in an environment subject to cold temperatures below 10 C the battery pack has a characteristic that its usage time b
76. king normally or if itis 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 handi capped 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 television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVEALL 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
77. l to any Snapshot mode Pull out the viewfinder fully 55 MODE and instead of pressing START STOP in step 3 appears press the Progressive Button The camcorder records 5 second still with the shutter sound 3 ENGAGE 5S MODE lt pg 28 But when the Scene is set to Then press START STO P The tally lamp lights animation r3 pg 35 this function is not and beep sounds to indicate the start of available recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode NOTE When SCENE is set to ANIM in the System Menu the 5 second recording funcion is not available Animation recording of a 1 8 second clip is taken instead t pg 35 e If you press and hold START STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged Self Timer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can adding the final touch to a memorable picture Begins blinking Self Timer starts When the START STOP button is 27 become part of the scene in a more natural way Blinks quickly Self Timer shooting starts soon Stops blinking and stays on pressed the tally lamp changes as shown at right Power Dial Lock button Self Timer shooting starts After approx 15 sec MANUAL START STO P button PAUSE MANUAL Self Timer indication SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to i while pressing down the
78. lock button located on the dial PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back ENGAGE SELF TIMER MODE Press START STO P After 15 seconds the beep sounds and recording begins During recording STOP SELF TIMER RECORDING Press START STO P The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode END SELF TIMER RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the m or OFF position When turning to OFF itis not necessary to press down the lock button To Take A Snapshot In The Self Timer Mode in step 3 turn the Progressive Dial to any Snapshot mode then press the Progressive Button pg 28 After approx 15 seconds snapshot will be taken NOTE When the Progressive Dial is set to VIDEO the Self Timer records using the Progressive Mode 2 8 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Pro Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession Progressive Button Power Dial Lock button 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to EY M 55 or iO while pressing down the lock button located on the dial Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully
79. m the LCD monitor or the viewfinder For the indications that can be removed gt pg 79 29 Self recording Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open approx 90 TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface Shooting The person you are shooting can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward START RECORDING Pointthe lens towards the subject yourself when self recording and start shooting During Interface Shooting the Tape Running indicator and warning indications pg 81 are the only ones that are shown they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror but are not reversed in the recording NOTE The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting However when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indicator appears showing the remaining time _ _ blinking O3 blinking 3 blinking 2 4 RECORDING Basic Recording Cont Zoom Select
80. motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance gt pg 48 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting Also when Twilight is chosen the manual focus indication appears 4 Recorded scenes have 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 STRO Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots NAA m SLOW SHUTTER The Shutter Speed is set to 1 25 sec to double the sensitivity You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting NOTES e When using Slow Shutter the image takes on a strobe like effect e Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas e The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow Shutter is in use e If the image is out of focus adjust manually It is also recommended that you use a tripod if possible 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling 44 RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Progressive Video Recording If an image is recorded using
81. n or gt pg 56 57 If Using A VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual TURN ON POWER Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Time Code Set to ON or OFF in the Playback M enu gt pg 54 io Sound M ode Display Set the Power Dial to press the MENU button and set ON SCREEN in the Date Time Menu C pg 11 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Dial back to PLAY Li p gt 1 White to AUDIO L LI Red to AUDIO R rx Ta filter connector L R To VIDEO IN connector Yellow to VIDEO TV or VCR To S VIDEO IN connector AC Power Adapter Charger a To DC OUT jack NOTES e Never connect any other VIDEO AUDIO cable than the provided VIDEO AUDIO cable to the camcorder s AV OUT connector e When using the provided DC cord S VIDEO cable or editing cable make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter improves performance of equipment e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when th
82. n be shown on a connected TV Strobe In the early days of movie making 1 second strobes were uncommon so movies didn t have the smooth movement they have today This function gives movies the old film flicker effect Record Standby Engage this mode by pressing START STO P during Stop or Record modes It means that the camcorder or your VCR is paused and ready to record CCD Charge coupled device Solid state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera s image pickup analogous to the eye s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals Dew sensor If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change the indicator appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the camcorder becomes unusable Digital zoom 10X Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 40X or 100X magnified images Digital Image Stabilizer When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand even if you think you re perfectly still there is slight movement This function compensates for that movement Fade An effect used in scene transitions Like movies orTV the scene gradually goes black or white fade out or comes in from a black or white screen fade in White balance A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced Wipe An effect used in scene transitions A scene disappears
83. nector To DC IN jack filter AC Power Adapter Charger Core filter Core filter DV cable optional VC VDV204U To DV IN connector Digital Printer Printer cable commercially available 2 way Parallel Interface To PARALLEL PRINTER connector To DV OUT connector Core filter DV cable optional VC VDV204U Core filter To DV connector Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To DC OUT jack CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS M ake sure all the units are turned off CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR Pull outthe connector cover and open it M ake connections to the device you wantto connect to using the DV cable as shown in the illustration CONNECT PRINTER TO PC Connect the printer cable to the printer s PARALLEL connector and the PC s PARALLEL PRIN TER connector SUPPLY POWER Connect the camcorder to the AC Power Adapter Charger using the DC cord then plug the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet TURN ON POWER Turn the camcorder s Power Dial to PLAY EY or M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the other units NOTES e You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output from the DV OUT connector only when using the AC Power Adapter Charger e When using the camcorder for dubbi
84. ng be sure to use it as a player The camcorder s DV connector isonly for output Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units 60e Dubbing EDITING You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape Refer to your VCR s instruction manual for details Play button Stop button Lock button ON OFF button Power Dial MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder to your VCR as shown in the illustration on pages 56 57 Please also refer to your VCR s instruction manual before dubbing START PLAYBACK Press the Play button Pm to play back the source tape START RECORDING While watching on the connected TV engage your VCR s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording PAUSE RECORDING Engage your VCR s pause mode to stop recording a segment END RECORDING Press the Stop button to stop the source tape and engage the VCR s stop mode amp U N DISPLAY RM V711U provided NOTES You can use Playback Zoom t pg 52 or Playback Effects pg 53 in step 2 e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM V711U Remote Control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the
85. ns re appear 6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU 2 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Scene 5 second recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving The 5 Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation Butthe White Balance remains in the previously adjusted condition While the 5 Second mode is activated Fade W ipe pg 36 P AE Effects gt pg 42 and other manual operations cannot be performed Power Dial 4 SS START STOP button Lock button Display MANUAL Dissolves during 5 second mode recording Before performing the following procedure make sure that the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is set to OFF cF pg 31 5S MODE Select 550 at the System M enu r pg 34 5SD MODE appears in step 2 below Record one 5 second clip and the image at the end of the clip is stored If you record the next clip within 5 minutes After 5 sec the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears If you turn the power off the stored image will be MANUAL PAUSE 5S MODE Record Standby 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE 4 END 5 SECOND MODE RECORDING Turn the Power Dial to 5S while pressing Set the Power Dial to the EY M or OFF down the lock button located on the dial position PULL OUT VIEWFIN DER OR OPEN To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Mode LCD MONITOR turn the Progressive Dia
86. o focus on faraway targets and Y blinks while rotating the Select D ial to the left to focus on closer targets When the focus reaches its near or far limit the or 49 will begin blinking When focus cannot be adjusted manually try zooming in or out then try the manual focus adjustment again gt FOCUS EXPOSURE AUTO W BALANCE AUTO FADER OFF WIPE P EFFECT OFF RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu Manual focus indicator END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial at your desired focus Focus adjustment is complete The indication changes from FO CUS to MANUAL f you want to reset the focus repeat from step 2 To Change To Auto Focus Rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press itin step 3 The manual focus indicators disappear Or set the Power Dial to EY NOTES Manual focus is recommended in the following situations e W hen shooting a flat wall a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast e When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject e When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern e When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting Z46 za Ex posure Control Usually this is adjusted automatically However when the background is too bright or too dark in compari son with the subject the exposure could be corrected manually Factory preset is AUTO 2
87. o the end of the tape it stops automatically When turning to OFF itis not necessary to press down the lock button To Perform High Speed Search press lt lt or gt gt after pressing gt The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed Watch in the LCD monitor and when you reach the spot you want to see press and normal playback resumes during playback press and hold gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button O nce you release it normal playback resumes a slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High Speed Search This is not a malfunction Playback Sound You can hear sound from the speaker or using headphones connected to the headphones connector during playback To adjust the sound volume slide the VOL switch The sound volume indication is displayed Slide the VOL switch towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn it down Still Playback To temporarily stop playback press gt Press again to resume playback If still playback contin ues 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 enol Slow Motion Playback To perform Slow motion playback the remote control is necessary To change from normal to slow motion playback press the Pause button at the point where you want
88. ol When using the remote control point it at the remote sensor Lens cover O pens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully Stereo microphone gt pg 68 For use when recording or audio dubbing External microphone input connector MIC Stereo lt gt pg 68 An optional microphone can be connected JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol DIGITAL STILL output connector pg 58 Outputs the digital still image to a personal computer EDIT jack Using an editing cable connect to the remote control orVCR lt pg 63 17 RESET button gt pg 74 When a malfunction occurs press this button after removing the power supply battery etc Pressing this button also resets the date time or various settings 2 Stop button IN gt pg 50 Stops playback of the tape 3 Play Pause button 11 gt pg 50 Plays back or stops the tape temporarily Rewind button lt lt lt pg 50 Rewinds the tape 15 Fast Forward button gt gt gt pg 50 Fast Forwards the tape en Progressive Dial PRO RESSIVE lt gt pg 28 44 Turn for Progressive Video Recording or Pro Snapshot Recording 1 Progressive Button pg 28 44 When this button is pressed the camcorder starts Progressive M ode Recording high resolution When pressed during playback a playback snapshot is taken 18 O PEN EJECT switch gt pg 12 Slide the switch down when loa
89. olour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction FOCUS FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE EXPOSURE AUTO W BALANCE BALANCE AUTO FADER OFF WIPE OFF P AE EFFECT RETURN White Balance Adjustment Select D ial Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJ USF First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing MENT down the lock button located on the dial Press the Select Dial again Selection is make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the complete The indication W BAL changes to viewfinder is pulled out MANUAL 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM To Return To Automatic White Balance MENU Select AUTO in step 3 Or set the Power Dial to Press the Select Dial The M anual Mode Item EY M enu appears NOTE 3 ACCESS WHITE BALANCE UST White balance cannot be used when P AE Effects MENT Sepia or Monotone are activated Move the pointer and highlight bar to W BALAN CE by rotating the Select Dial AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically Then press it The M anual Mode Item menu This is the factory preset position disappears and W BAL appears in the u
90. order plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette s instructions If after using the Cleaning Cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer M echanical 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 unitfor about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer 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 e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc
91. order at that moment pg 17 PS disappears enters Record Standby mode IMPORTANT When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back the image may not look natural e When the Progressive Dial is set to VIDEO Wipe Dissolve t pg 41 Effects and some P AE Effects C pg 43 cannot be used Manual Focus Adjustment EN 45 The camcorder in most cases adjusts the focus from approx 1 5 cm to infinity automatically However when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder adjust the focus manually Factory preset is AUTO Power Dial Lock button Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to IM while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The M anual Mode Item M enu appears 3 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Move the pointer and highlight bar to FOCUS by rotating the Select Dial then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it The Manual Mode Item Menu disap pears and FOCUS is displayed in the upper left corner The focus is locked at this point 4 UST FOCUS Rotate the Select Dial Focus zone Focus is adjusted at the centre of the screen A blinks while rotating the Select Dial to the right t
92. pper When using a video light or other similar left corner and AU appears on the screen type of lighting 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS heals When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day Cycle through the available settings of the When shooting outdoors on a sunny day selected functions by rotating the Select Dial WA When shooting with the white balance and stop when the one you want is displayed already having been set on the subject t pg 49 eth 49 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode perform a M anual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting White paper FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO BALANCE FADER OFF WIPE P AE EFFECT OFF RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu MANUAL Power Dial Manual White Balance Lock button Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 16 The Tint For Recording Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance In step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The adjustment gt pg 48 select S84 white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green 2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE blue paper orange yellow paper deeper Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of purple the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself 2 so that the white paper fills the screen NOTES A subject can be shot under various types
93. r then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds The exposure setting display and L appear indicating that the iris is locked Press the Select Dial The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from EXP to MANUAL FOCUS EXPOSURE W BALANCE P EFFECT Big RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu Iris lock indicator To Return To Automatic Iris Control Rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press itin step 3 The Exposure Control indicator and L disappear set the Power Dial to nmn NOTES Iris lock is recommended in the following situa tions e When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as atthe beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When the subject is backing away e When zooming To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 3 adjust the exposure rotating the Select Dial Then lock the iris in step 4 For automatic locking rotate the Select Dial to display AU TO then press it in step 3 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lit environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in 48 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of c
94. r Dial to while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and open the LCD monitor fully The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording M enu appears ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO DATE TIME MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the Date Time M enu appears INPUT DATE AND TIME Move the pointer and highlight bar to DATE TIM E by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and day is highlighted and begins blinking Rotating the Select Dial to the right or left input the day Press the Select Dial Repeat the procedure to input the month year hour and minute UJ N Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer and highlight bar are set to RETURN to exit MENU button Power lamp Power Dial Lock button Select Dial YZ Regarding Built in Rechargeable Battery To store the date time in memory a rechargeable clock 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 installed in the camcorder continues to supply power to the camcorder the clock lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx
95. rded 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 3 Pro Snapshot recording lt pg 28 When the Progressive button is pressed the current frame will be recorded for about 6 seconds in the Progressive mode except when Multiple picture mode and Colour bar mode are being used SSS Menus The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions Recording Mode Wide Mode Zoom Magnification Digital Image Stabilizer Gain Up Date Time M enu System Menu The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode Wide Mode Zoom Magnifica tion Stabilization and Gain Up Please refer to pages 32 33 for details MENU button Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to i or ue while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial then press it The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected MODE WIDE MODE
96. s low you may not be able to close the cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing Recording time Recording mode SP LP Approx 30 min Approx 45 min Approx 60 min Approx 90 min O PEN EJECT switch Erase protection switch Make sure the window side is facing out NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette cover and try again e Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it s closing If this happens the holder will open automatically after a few seconds e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cover e Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e When shooting again after already shooting a scene a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene is erased recorded over if you open the cassette cover regardless of whether the cassette holder comes out or not See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection switch on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents this tape from being recorded over If you decide later that you
97. sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the AV OUT headphones connector e If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded at 48 kHz or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops and ERROR REFER M ANUAL appears RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo SOUND 2 New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 1 Original track is output on both L and R channels in stereo Insert Editing en 69 You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTES e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections gt pg 56 57 Power Dial 1 FIND EDIT OUT POINT Playback the tape to locate the point where you want to stop
98. t off the mains plug from this equipment m When you are not using the AC Power If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power Ada uA pter Battery charger for a long period of points in your home or the cable is too short to time itis recommended that you disconnect reach a power point then obtain an appropriate the power cord from AC outlet safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted WARNING and to replace the fuse cover If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK immediately t avold a posible shock hazard ana by inadvertent connection to the mains supply THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains MOISTURE plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in Warning on lithium cell battery accordance with the following code The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do Blue to N Neutra dr Black not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or Brown to L Live or Red incinerate If these colours do not correspond with the Replace battery with M axell Panasonic terminal identifications of your plug connect as Matsushita Electronic Sanyo or Sony CR2025 follo
99. te the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect e When a Playback Effect is activated Pro Snapshot modes gt pg 29 are not possible The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 43 for more information 54 Playback Menu PLAYBACK Advanced Features Cont The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Sound 32 kHz 48 kHz Synchro Comp Display and Time Code The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp gt pg 66 67 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE MEND Playback Menu 1 BI 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE FULL SOUND SOUND1 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial O pen the LCD monitor fully ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback M enu appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial to activate FULL SOUND Lock button Power Dial Select Dial MENU button SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select
100. the Progressive Mode it is possible to play back a jitter free still image with superior quality A high resolution still image can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out pg 58 59 Progressive D ial VIDEO mode F AUTO PAUSE 25 12 98 17 46 Progressive mode display Power lamp Lock button SELECT OPERATION MODE To Perform Pro Snapshot Recording during Turn the Power Dial to 55 Progressive Video Recording while pressing down the lock button located First turn the Progressive Dial to the Pro on the dial Make sure the LCD monitor is Snapshot M ode you want then press the open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out Progressive Button To end recording turn the Progressive Dial to VIDEO then press the The power lamp comes on Progressive Button again 2 SELECT PROGRESSIVE MODE NOTES Turn the Progressive Dial to VIDEO e To perform Progressive Video Recording the PS Progressive Mode Display comes on Progressive Button should be pressed during 3 START RECORDING Record Standby it cannot be activated during recording Press the Progressive Button located on the e f START STOP is pressed instead of the Progres Progressive Dial The tally lamp comes on sive Button the camcorder starts recording using 4 END RECORDING the operation mode to which the Power Dial is set Press the Progressive Button The camc
101. the Squeeze mode pg 32 13 Turn off the Video Echo effect lt pg 43 Waituntil the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed i pg 38 Change the setting of either the System M enu or the Power Dial gt pg 34 Do not attempt to take a Pro Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom pg 26 14 Set the Power Dial to rx 17 Change the setting of the Power Dial 15 Turn off Sepia and Monotone pg 42 16 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow before adding Dissolve to a scene transition lt pg 42 Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu issetto OFF gt pg 32 Make sure you have selected the P AE Effects you want before starting editing lt pg 42 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 72m TROUBLESHOOTING 18 The Picture Wipe and 18 The last selected editing 18 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions don t scene is ending Dissolve before beginning work At the end of the last recording The effects are selected scene for editing then automatically the Power Dial was set to activated I pg 38 OFF Do not turn off the The power is off camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased I pg 38 The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode M ake sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after
102. ting may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes t pg 21 For More Accurate Editing EDITING Cont Some VCRs make the transition from Record Standby 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 ve recorded scenes you didn t want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Diagnosing VCR s against Camcorder Timing Remote sensor Power Dial R A EDIT ON OFF RM V711U provided PREPARE FOR R A EDIT 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 Random Assemble Editing M enu appears on the TV screen CHOOSE A SCENE Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Random Assemble Editing Menu 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves quickly from Record Pause to Record mode If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording Adjustment of VCR s against Camcorder Timing 48kHz MODE
103. to start playback in slow motion point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the remote s Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button on the remote control unit After playing back in slow motion for about 10 to 20 seconds normal playback resumes Speed is 1 10 times normal To stop slow motion playback in progress press the Play button e During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take ona mosaic effect e After the Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button is pressed the still image may be displayed fora few seconds then the screen may become blue back for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the start point at which the camcorder actually begins playback in slow motion NOTES e The sound is not available during H igh Speed Search e Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back The screen becomes blue back 529 PLAYBACK Advanced Features Playback Zoom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X Stop button Play button at any time during playback RM V711U Zoom buttons provided SU Left Right U p Down buttons PAU SE Lock button Power Dial Normal playback FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST Press the Play button to start playback ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the zoom buttons T W on the remote control M ake sure the remote control is pointed at th
104. ttes 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 M ain 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 notin use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear 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 tempera tures 3 DO NOT leave the unit places of over 50 in places where humidity is extremely low below 3596 or extremely high above 80 In direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT
105. ust the viewfinder display for best viewing PAUSE Dioptre adjust lever Lock button 1 SELECT OPERATION MOD 3 UST DIOPTRE Set the Power Dial to EY Slide the dioptre adjust lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully Slide in either direction while looking at the viewfinder display until it looks best to you 16 Remote Control Unit GETTING STARTED Cont You can use the RM V711U to control the camcorder When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx 5 m The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting START STOP Button lt gt pg 69 PAUSE IN connector gt pg 63 Zoom Buttons 17 pg 52 DISPLAY Button F pg 60 SHIFT Button 7 pg 52 62 SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons 25 pg 51 Left Right Buttons pg 52 FAD E WIPE Button gt pg 64 EFFECT Button lt gt pg 53 EFFECT O N OFF Button lt gt pg 53 AUDIO MONITOR Button gt pg 68 SET Button gt pg 62 DUB Button 7 pg 68 Down Button gt pg 52 INSERT Button cF pg 69 Up Button pg 52 Operation Buttons gt pg 52 60 68 69 R A EDIT Buttons lt gt pg 65
106. utton Play Pause button Rewind button Fast forward button Lock button Power lamp Power Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial The power lamp comes on NJ LCD MONITOR Pull outthe viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx 90 degrees START SEARCH Press then press lt lt gt gt Watch in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor for the spot where you want to begin recording ENGAGE STILL MODE Once you find the spot at which you wantto start recording press III twice to engage the Still mode A Uu PULL OUT VIEWFIN DER OR OPEN START STOP button START RECORDING Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except PLAY and OFF then press START STOP Start recording from a point prior to the end of the last recording A few seconds of the end of the last recording will be erased NOTE If you start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space there may be situations where a clean transition is not possible SS en 2 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
107. ws use of another battery may present a risk of fire Blue wire to terminal coded N N eutral or or explosion coloured black m Dispose of used battery properly Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or m Keep away from children coloured Red m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in Ifin doubt consult a competent electrician fire IMPORTANT m Never use any AC Power Adapter Battery Charger other than the one provided with this camcorder f you lose the provided AC Power Adapter Battery Charger or if it malfunctions please consult your nearest JVC service dealer NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger 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 V814U BN V856U battery packs and to recharge it 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 This unitis produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 PAL m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the Dy digit
108. y Pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again e Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e If 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 SS 9 Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 30 C 20 to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible See table below for recording time under the following conditions The temperature is approximately 20 C However If the temperature is below 10 C If zoom or Record Standby are engaged or LCD monitor is used repeatedly continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Approximate recording time Battery Pack LCD monitor off Viewfinder on LCD monitor on Viewfinder off BN V814U 1 hr 40 mim 1 hr 20 mim 3 hrs 2 hr 20 mim BN V856U 6 hrs 5 hrs Using one battery installed in the camcorder Using two batteries one in the camcorder and one in the provided Power Pack attached to the camcorder Installing The Battery P

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