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JVC GR-SXM947UM User's Manual

1. 39 Move The Page Back pg 30 Move The Page rope et naar aai pg 30 NE Efect ModE MEME pg 38 Nesa Posi MOOG ERA ates pg 39 eA pg 36 Padlock pg 32 Picture Mode Setting pg 16 APR HERES ERU pg 20 PUD UNAS ecce oeste Date estet re bebes pg 29 43 Playback Pos an pg 30 Playback VIDEO pg 22 Playback Special Effects pg 23 Playback ZOOM pg 51 Power Switch Position esses pg 18 Program AE With Special Effects pg 38 PROTECT MODU pg 32 pg 32 Provided Accessories pg 4 Q Quick cd ex pg 21 29 Recording Advanced Features pg 35 48 Recording Start Stop VIDEO pg 18 19 Recording pg 28 29 Recording Format pg 12 Recording MOOG pg 14 2 pg 18 Remote Control pg 49 Mc om pg 21 Rewind The Tape esM pg 22 So pg 19 Se OOS MP pg 39 Shoulder Strap Attachment
2. pg 10 SMU BOE pg 22 pg 30 Snapshot During Playback pg 43 pg 28 43 Snapshot VIDEO Me pg 43 i pg 69 SPOS NOOO pg 38 STANDARD MOE 16 Star Mark The Setting Menus pg 31 33 Still Image Data Transfer pg 34 qe pg 22 Store A Still Image In The Built In Memory pg 28 SU OUS Nu adr pg 39 Super Lolux 1S LX aeui costae etes pg 41 Super VHS Expansion Technology pg 12 Tape pg 23 52 Dubbing pg 24 25 Tape Length Setting pg 14 pg 42 Base Conecto seurana pg 23 Time Lapse Shooting eter ttes pg 48 51 AG WANG a oe pg 23 Tripod pg 10 OTS UI IOUS pg 38 U Unload Mi pg 15 V Video Feho ENOC rM NU p pg 39 MICRO LISI e pg 21 Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 We White Balance Adjustment pg 46 219 IOC e pg 41 OU o pg 37 Z LOANS m pg 20 When using the AC Adapter
3. for Windows ImageFolio Connection Cable How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration ENO MATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to or M and the VIDEO mode is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off DEMO MODE cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to M and press the MENU Wheel in while the demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the main Menu Screen Rotate the MENU Wheel to select OFF and press it Setting Menu NOTES e When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available e f you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder GETTING STARTED E GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachm
4. IF pg 24 DC IN CF pg 8 9 Digital Connector DIGITAL CF pg 34 Indicators e DSC 1 gt pg 18 22 28 30 SCHARGE CARD r pg 8 e VIDEO Lamp erre pg 18 S REP REST ESTIS pg 8 Other Parts E LCD CF pg 18 19 Shoulder Strap Eyelets F pg 10 Eyepiece Ell Battery Pack Mount pg 8 Viewfinder sss CF pg 10 33 DOO IF pg 22 Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Remote Sensor r pg 50 25 gt pg 10 Ef 2 7 2 CF pg 52 Video Light CF pg 21 Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 10 62 EN Indications During Recording O 12 pT09 S VHS REC PAUSE n CONGRATU LATIONS INDEX Indications peer 0 25 01 11 45 18 S ET T40 SP FINE 15 gt gt gt 1 NIGHT 10x gt gt Oe 021 1 CD Remaining CF pg 59 Blinks when a tape is ab
5. 12 hour indication with AM or PM ent l Date Time Settings Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt NEXT and press it to display the next page Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME and press it The DATE TIME Menu appears To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate the MENU Wheel until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert gt pg 47 For other notes 58 12 0000 p ooo iio H lt lt a a n MENU Wheel Power Switch Display when a VHS cassette is loaded SYSTEM MENU REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT RETURN Menu Screen When an S VHS cassette is load
6. If Protection is removed Normal playback EXIT lt PROTECT gt oix 02 9 04 x 05 22 Normal playback D S C PLAYBACK cont Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Mode indication that image cannot be deleted 7 Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Menu appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired image and press it padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish to delete by accident Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT then press it twice The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialized or corrupted even protected images are deleted If you do not want to lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired image and press it The ff padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no lon
7. tienes pg 30 6 eFade Wipe Button FADE WIPE IF pg 37 Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M pg 23 7 Program AE Button P AE CF pg 38 Memory Initialize Button CF pg 57 Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT CF pg 39 9 NIGHT ALIVE Button CF pg 36 REFRESH Button pg 8 18 22 28 30 Swich I 15 12 Close Button scene F pg 15 9 MENU Wheel CF pg 40 BRIGHT Wheel pg 18 22 30 TRACKING Wheel CF pg 23 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 28 43 15 Power Zoom Lever T W CF pg 20 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 22 e Picture Stabilizer Button STABILIZER pg 20 e Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 23 17 Power Switch 77 OFF IF pg 18 22 28 30 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 18 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE lt pg 8 Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 10 1 The connectors to are located beneath the cover Connectors S Video Output Connector IF pg 24 Audio Output Connector IF pg 24 Video Output Connector
8. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped AC Adapter Cassette Adapter e Battery Pack AP V10U VHS Playpak BN V11U C P7U Remote Control Shoulder Strap eLens Cap Unit RM V715U Sp e CD ROM e AAA R03 Battery x 2 AA R6 Battery The CD ROM contains for Remote Control Unit for Cassette Adapter the following 4 software programs e Picture Navigator Presto e Mr Photo
9. Press the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTE If you wish to dub still images recorded with the DSC Lamp lit play back the still images pg 30 31 and instead of doing the above steps 4 through 6 engage the VCR s Record mode and record them onto a tape Compartment door PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak Use this to play back an S VHS C VHS C video cassette recorded with this camcorder on a VHS VCR It is fully compatible with any S VHS VHS video cassette recorder The cassette adapter is battery powered and automatically performs tape loading and unloading 7 Slide the battery cover up to remove it install one AA 6 size battery as shown then reattach the cover 2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment door then insert the cassette and close the compart ment door Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the tape back as you would any other Slide the latch and the compartment door opens automatically This may take around 10 seconds Do not attempt to force the adapter open Then insert your finger in the hole on the underside of the adapter as shown in the illustration at left and push up and remove the cassette NOTES During
10. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to or M Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration 4 Tripod Mounting 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to Stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod 9090 gs lt lt ow gt gt MENU Wheel Power Switch Display CAMERA MENU Menu Sareen FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO SYSTEM MENU E REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x Mam SYSTEM MENU E gt TO CAMERA MENU REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TELE MACRO OFF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu
11. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXM947UM SVHS H Super VHS Super VHS ET INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 16 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 17 26 VIDEO RECORDING 18 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK 22 26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 27 34 D S C RECORDING 28 29 D S C PLAYBACK 30 34 ADVANCED FEATURES REFERENCES DETAILS 56 59 INDEX 60 63 TERMS 64 65 CAUTIONS 66 66 SPECIFICATIONS 69 2 en Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder 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 on the cover e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index I pgs 60 63 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely
12. Picture Stabilizer pg 20 Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 38 and Digital Effects I3 pg 39 S LX in CAMERA MENU CF pg 41 Night Alive does not work when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO or ON gt pg 21 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended SESE REFRESH Button FADE WIPE Button e o ua 220 p anaana DSC Lamp Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button NOTE Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade in out or wipe in out ENO Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Fade or wipe in works at recording start and fade or wipe out works at recording end Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Press FADE WIPE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The effect is reserved Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate fade in out or wipe in out To cancel a fade or wipe press FADE WIPE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 second
13. important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 66 68 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE caution are on the bottom and or the back of OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery packs to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries CAUTIONS To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the AC Adapter from AC outlet ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life
14. this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position Activated only when DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit If VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position Functions listed without are available when either DSC or VIDEO is selected S VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded and S VHS is displayed when an S VHS cassette is loaded C pg 12 If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to OFF Factory preset REFRESH Button qs 9090 C g lt lt a gt DSC Lamp SNAPSHOT Button During shooting Power Switch Display TAPE LENGTH 30 Menu Screen PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT Menu TAPE LENGTH T30 Menu Screen PICTURE STANDARD SNAPSHOT PIN UP RETURN FULL PIN UP Snapshot mode with no frame Pin Up mode EN 43 Snapshot This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape as well as keeping them in the camcorder s built in memory It is a great way to spice up footage of events such as parties weddings and graduations SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 7 Press i
15. 1 second to select VIDEO Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TITLE and press it The TITLE Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated A UOUN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on y RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTES e The title is displayed during the VIDEO mode only and it is recorded only onto the tape e The selected title will remain until OFF is selected in the TITLE Menu AS en ANCED FEATURES dork PE Animation Before performing the following steps make sure that You can shoot a series of pictures each slightly different e VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit of the same object for a brief period of time e The Power Switch is set to e The camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e The recording mode is set to SP Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it to display the next page Then rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel
16. To select another still image press REW or FF again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins 3 To end Insert Editing press STOP NOTES The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode Audio Dubbing You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape normal audio only The sound is recorded from the built in microphone Perform steps 1 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing VIDEO procedure gt pg 52 before continuing Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY to view the recorded tape then press PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should start Press and hold A DUB and without releasing A DUB press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged 2 To begin Audio Dubbing press PLAY When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode 3 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub Standby or the edit points will not be accurate e f the microphone is too close to the TV or if the TV s volume is too high whistling or howling may occur NOTES for Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing e Insert Editing and Audio Dubbin
17. Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging or discharging e Set the Power Switch to EY or M e Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC Adapter s power cord from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder O The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock battery runs out Consult an authorized JVC dealer for replacement or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting VIDEO RECORDING lt pg 18 19 gt TBC Time Base Corrector F pg 23 When the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used O The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected I pg 14 O TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 m
18. French Spanish and Portuguese Change the setting in TITLE LANG in SYSTEM MENU lt gt pg 42 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS A SPECIAL DAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR NEW BABY WEDDING DAY CONGRATULATIONS EXIT 47 Set the Power Switch If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DATE TIME DISP and press it The DATE TIME DISP Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated A UN The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTES DISPLAY e The selected display can be recorded e f you do not want to record the display select the OFF mode before shooting e The date time is displayed during the VIDEO mode only and it is recorded only onto the tape AUTO DATE e Your camcorder automatically records the date for about 5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following situations e After changing the date e After loading a cassette e After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating the MENU Wheel e n this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx
19. Wheel Power Zoom Lever VOL Speaker Set to g _ 1 7 Load a tape gt pg 15 Set the Power Switch to GM If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO To start playback press M stop playback press e Press lt lt to rewind gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to GN e When the Power Switch is set to and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV CF pg 24 25 e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e blank portion on the tape is played back the screen may become black This is not a malfunction LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards to brighten or towards to darken The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode gt pg 41 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume n o
20. a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot I gt pg 28 43 is taken while the camcorder is the WIDE mode the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen WIDE Activated only when VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit If DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit this function will not be activated even though the highlight bar on the Menu Screen will move to that position Functions listed without an asterisk are available when either DSC or VIDEO is selected CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 42m ANCED FEATURES SYSTEM MENU cont S VHS Records S VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette I pg 12 S VHS ET OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S VHS cassette pg 12 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used F pg 14 DISPLAY FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor viewfinder during playback or recording SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the LCD monitor viewfinder during recording or playback cassette warning tape remaining time battery pack remaining power indicator and tape length indicator I pg 62 63 PICTURE Refer to Picture Mode Setting pg 16 SNAPSHOT FULL Displayed when VIDEO the DSC Lamp is not lit gt pg 43 or DSC PIN UP the DSC Lamp is lit C pg 29 is selected M
21. are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement e This is normal e The Counter Memory Function has been activated pg 23 e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other e This is normal while recording in the EP mode Some noise may be present while recording in the SP mode pg 14 f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source f you have not performed Date Time Setting x pg 11 the date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out e he battery pack is running low e f the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees EJECT switch does not function When DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit SHOOTING Although SNAPSHOT is pressed a still When the number of remaining shots available reaches image is not stored in the built in blinking it becomes impossible to take your next shot memory Perform Deleting Images function to remove some still images already stored in memory CF pg 33 It is not possible to shoot in sucession A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed During that time it is impossible to take another shot When the still image disap
22. in again to close the Menu Screen MENU Wheel Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time e Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures Recording Start Stop Button Display REC TIME REC TIME Menu To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in the Menu screen to OFF Time Lapse You can record sequentially at preset time spans Leaving INT TIME INT TIME Menu the camcorder aimed at a specific subject you can record subtle changes over an extended period of time Set REC TIME lt step 1 and 2 of Animation above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Interval time indicator 1155 Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen 1S ________ Recording time Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and indicator intervals alternate automatically To release the Time Lapse mode when is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make sure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Ti
23. in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s AC Adapter to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Video Light DANGER The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 ft between the video light and people or object e Do not use near flammable or explosive materials t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the remote control or cassette adapter is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries Remote control AAA size x 2 RM V715U Cassette adapter AA R6 size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can lea
24. liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer CAUTIONS For Your Maintenance 1 After Use D Set the Power Switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 2 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder then remove the cassette 8 Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing the Close button 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack 6 Attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder s lens 2 Cleaning The Camcorder I 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 2 CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe it gently with len
25. new ones Perform DELETE function in the Menu Screen to remove pictures you do not need I pg 33 DSC FINE 15 D S C mode indicator Remaining number of shots 60 59 1 20 Blinking Pictrue mode display FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 9 e 29 e Some sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protecting Images function F pg 32 then perform the Deleting Images function gt pg 33 e Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode gt pg 41 the Snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen When you shoot in a dark environment the still image will become coarse and its true colors will be lost e During the D S C recording the Zooming pg 20 Picture Stabilizer C7 pg 20 and Video Light lt pg 21 functions can be operated Still images are taken in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group When you use the LCD monitor outdoors under direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens close the LCD monitor and use the viewfinder instead store the still images you shot we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk F pg 34 or transfer them to a VCR connected to the
26. on the DELETE Menu initialize the camcorder s memory I pg 57 en Makes the DSC lamp come on 122228 E EE ISTE To DIGITAL connector Open the cover PC connection cable provided To COM Port lt RS 232C NOTES For Windows D S C PLAYBACK Connection To A Windows PC Image data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the image transfer software Picture Navigator The image data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr Photo Gold and the still image processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape lt gt pg 53 To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connection Connect the camcorder s DIGITAL connector to the COM Port RS 232C on a Windows PC using the provided PC connection cable Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC A still image stored in memory appears When transferring still images to a computer be sure that a still image is displayed on the screen Launch the provided software on your Windows PC Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder s memory to the Windows PC Refer to the software s instruction manual on the provided CD ROM for details During transfer of th
27. the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 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 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 center 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 not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold
28. towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus I pg 45 then zoom in or out in Record mode e The zoom level indicator B moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing e When using Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer To deactivate Digital Zoom set D ZOOM to OFF in SYSTEM MENU gt pg 41 e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 39 is activated Picture Stabilizers To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The QQ indicator appears blinking if the St
29. what type of malfunction has occured If an UNIT IN error indication and warning appear turn the unit off remove the power supply battery SAFEGUARD MODE etc and wait a few minutes for them to clear When it does you can resume using the REMOVE AND camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer REATTACH BATTERY 64 EN pg 8 9 Animation Recording pg 48 51 Audio Dubbing pg 53 Auto Date Record pg 47 AUOT OU onenera n EE pg 45 SDU OR pg 22 59 Banery PACK RR pg 8 9 66 Brighten The pg 44 Brighten The LCD pg 18 Cassette Adapter pg 26 pg 9 Charging The Battery Pack pg 8 Classi FIIN ENGG ares pg 39 Clean The Camcorder tnn pg 68 COM Port pg 34 Connection To A VCR TV pg 24 Connection To A Windows PC pg 34 Contents cover page 7 17 27 35 54 oasis ieu tuens tod iei pg 23 D 05 0 pg 44 Darken The LCD Monitor pg 18 Date Time Display pg 47 Date Time Setti
30. Animation And Time Lapse Insert Editing VIDEO Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built In Memory Onto A Tape Audio Dubbing REFRESH Button NIGHT ALIVE Button 0 2000 38 C e e la J DSC Lamp amp Power Switch ADVANCED FEATURES Night Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed Set the Power Switch to EY or Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes on Press NIGHT ALIVE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press NIGHT ALIVE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds A NIGHT AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted maximum 1 6 sec Xj 1 NIGHT 10 The shutter speed is set to 1 6th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity Xj 2 NIGHT 60 The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 60 times the sensitivity Appears when the Power Switch is set to NOTES e During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated
31. MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and 44 reappears to indicate the focus is locked NOTES return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 e re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 e De sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed in because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer ik or will blink 46 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes on 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select M W B then press it The M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select t
32. NU rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate the MENU Wheel to select NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO CAMERA MENU and press it Power Switch Display CAMERA MENU gt TO SYSTEM MENU FOCUS EXPOSURE Menu Screen SYSTEM MENU NEXT Press the MENU Wheel in to display the Setting REC MODE D ZOOM WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT gt RETURN 50x OFF ON T30 FULL FINE FULL REC MODE SYSTEM MENU REC MODE D ZOOM WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT gt RETURN EP 50x OFF T30 FULL FINE FULL Normal Screen Setting Menu ex REC MODE N X X Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The normal screen reappears ed 1 MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS CAMERA MENU FOCUS Refer to Focusing C pg 45 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control pg 44 Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation C pg 46 To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot the subjec
33. Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down e Ihe LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in 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 90 e his may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it won t come out easily e Turn the camcorder s power off then disconnect the power source After a few minutes try turning the power on again If the error number still appears consult your nearest JVC dealer The diopter needs to be adjusted I pg 10 e he scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 45 e The LENS CAP warning indicator may blink when the camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of whether the lens cap is attached or detached When VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit RECORDING Recording cannot be performed Recording does not start Animation or Time Lapse is not available PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no playback picture Playback cannot be performed Playback picture is blurred or interrupted The counter indication is blurre
34. REC TIME Also refer to pg 48 INT TIME REFRESH Button COUNTER R M Button IS gt CONTROL UNIT Insert Editing VIDEO You can record a new scene onto 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 NOTE Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure Set the Power Switch to 7 If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Press and hold COUNTER R M on the camcorder for more than 1 second to reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that appears Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start Press and hold INSERT and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE on the Remote Control The Insert Editing indicator appears and the Insert Editing mode is engaged When the scene the camcorder is aimed at appears on the screen go to the next step To begin Insert Editing press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automati cally and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode 7 To end Insert Editing pr
35. Show You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order 7 Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SLIDE SHOW and press it The Slide Show starts To stop the Slide Show press the MENU Wheel in twice vo eno 1 Picture mode INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their Index number Selected image index information Convenient for checking images shot beforehand the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture mode as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure 01 Index number Index numbers are marked from 01 For example when 10 images are stored index number 01 to 10 if three images with index numbers 02 04 and 06 are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining images is 7 and the new index numbers range from 01 to 07 Picture mode Protect icon Displays the Picture mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD CF pg 16 A star mark is displayed next to still images shot in the FINE mode There are no marks next to still images shot in the STANDARD mode 51 Protect icon When an image is protected against its acciden
36. T C 40 30 20 e Compact VHS lt Cassettes TC 40 30 20 Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Some accessories are not available in some areas Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories and their availability EN 69 Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 color LCD VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD INNLY6INXS HD Printed in Japan 1100MKV kK UN YP
37. ULTI 4 Displayed when DSC the DSC Lamp is lit I pg 29 is selected MULTI 9 REC TIME Refer to Animation and Time Lapse I pg 48 INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse pg 48 TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m 3 25 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 23 5 8 Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH or PORTUGUESE of Instant Titles pg 47 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time I pg 11 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions automatically When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed the demonstration starts Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If the Power Zoom Lever is not moved for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTE When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place Activated only when VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit If DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit
38. W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Combine this with the WIDE mode Cx pg 40 41 for a classic look NEGA POSI The colors of a picture are reversed EE MOSAIC Turns recorded scenes into a mosaic pattern STRETCH Doubles the width of the picture horizontally CLASSIC FILM Makes your footage look like a classic movie by shooting in black and white with a strobing effect and black bars added at the top and bottom STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available ANCED FEATURES cont dO REFRESH Button 15 9090 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings The operation system depends on the function you wish to select Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes on according to each function s explanation described at the bottom of pages 41 and 42 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen MENU Wheel appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM ME
39. Wheel so that the noise bars disappear return to Auto Tracking press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then again AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector Removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes Factory preset TBC is engaged To activate release the TBC mode press TBC during playback for more than 1 second When the TBC mode is activated TBC is displayed Counter Memory Function Makes it easier to locate a specific tape segment 1 Press COUNTER R M and hold for more than 1 second The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 Press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second appears 3 After recording or playback press then 44 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press to start playback The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes disable the Counter Memory Function press COUNTER R M for less than 1 second so that M disappears Playback Special Effects CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE and VIDEO ECHO gt pg 39 Allows you to add creative effects to the playb
40. a still image it is not recorded onto the tape but it is stored in the camcorder s built in memory in the selected Picture Mode A stored still image data can be transferred to a PC saved and processed using a Paint Software program or Mr Photo Gold F pg 34 A still image processed on the PC can be also inserted onto a tape pg 53 MODE SELECTION 7 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it then set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC An image appears 2 To select the Picture Mode perform steps 2 through 4 of Picture Mode Setting on pg 16 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the appropriate mode among the 4 Snapshot modes I pg 29 and press it Selection is complete 4 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen STILL IMAGE STORAGE 7 Press SNAPSHOT Regardless of the Power Switch position E or Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode The remaining number of shots available is displayed To Delete Unwanted Still Images When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking it is not possible to continue storing pictures until you delete some shots to make room for
41. abilizer cannot be used This function cannot be activated during the Night Alive pg 36 CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode I pg 39 Quick Review for scenes recorded onto tape check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 2 seconds and played back automatically then pauses in Record Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake To re record certain segments 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press and hold either RETAKE to reach the start point for new recording Pressing gt forwards the tape and pressing 44 reverses it 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Retake This is normal w2 Video Light brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 1 Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on e The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on e t is recommended to set the white balance pg 46 to 26 when you use the video light e When not usin
42. ack image 1 Activate the TBC mode and Auto Tracking 2 Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated 3 To cancel the effect select OFF in step 2 e Playback Special Effects do not work during shuttle search e The selected effect mode cannot be changed during still playback For other notes pg 59 24 en DEO PLAYBACK cont Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors Use optional S Video and Audio cables To TV or VCR To S Video S Video cable To S Video Input optional Output To Audio Audio cable To Audio Input optional Output Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use optional Video and Audio cables To TV or VCR To Audio Audio cable To Audio optional To Video Video cable Input optional Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover Basic Connections 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration gt pg 24 If u
43. camcorder and record them onto a tape e mage data stored in the camcorder s built in memory can be transferred to a Windows PC and saved using the provided image transfer software Picture Navigator gt pg 34 There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the image Continuous camera shutter type blackout takes place 4 or 9 times with the image like serial photography then the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed Quick Review for still images stored in the built in memory ro check the still image most recently stored in the built in memory 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or M If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press 44 and release quickly e The still image is displayed for approx 3 seconds The message DELETE OK PRESS PLAY BUTION appears To remove the still image you have checked Instant Delete Press while the message DELETE OK PRESS PLAY BUTTON is displayed REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp come on uj 9090 the page next INDEX D PROTECT DELETE gt RETURN Previous Page 4 Button Next Page gt gt Button Menu Screen D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the built in memory You can view the still images stored i
44. color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapor lights This function cannot be activated during Night Alive gt pg 36 The FOG mode cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 39 is activated VANCED FEATURES cont Program AE With Special Effects 7 Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes 2 Press P AE repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated 3 To cancel the effect press PAE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds 15 SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FG FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives it a fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to amp FINE day mode but ca
45. d during Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward or rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be performed OTHER The picture is blurred in the Quick Review or Retake mode The date and time displays disappear The wrong date and time are displayed recorded The tape will not eject UBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE S Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape F 15 If DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit it is not possible to record onto the tape Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp is not lit The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to pg 18 e Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning of a tape set the camcorder to the Recording mode for about 5 seconds so that the tape runs smoothly Using the Fade in function at this point is a good way to begin an animated program pg 48 e The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO e If DSC is selected the DSC Lamp is lit it is not possible to play back a tape Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp is not lit e The video heads
46. e still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and is displayed After transferring is finished the screen displays the same still image as in step 2 4 Close the software then switch off the camcorder e Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorders built in memory perform the camcorder s Picture Mode Setting I pg 16 The still images will be transferred from the personal computer in the selected Picture Mode e When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder make sure the number of images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder s remaining number of shots available e Use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack e The still images stored in the camcorder s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to the PC If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder s memory delete them F pg 33 e Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 2 CONTENTS Night Alive Fade Wipe Effects Program AE With Special Effects Digital Effects Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Snapshot Exposure Control Focusing White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation Date Time Insert Instant Titles Animation Time Lapse USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Playback Zoom
47. e the LCD monitor is fully open Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Set the Power Switch to or M If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the LCD monitor 2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start Stop Button appears in the LCD monitor while recording is progress NOTE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Power Switch Position Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities Switches off the camcorder Allows you to play back your recordings SESE 9 e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to OFF and then back to or M to turn the camcorder on again e f you are recording on a cassette from the middle such as when a tape is removed and re inserted during recording use the Retake f
48. ed S VHS Setting Menu SYSTEM MENU REC MODE SP D ZOOM WIDE S VHS ET TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT RETURN Normal Screen ETIING STARTED cont Recording Format Setting Set the recording format according to the format of the tape used or type of recording you wish to perform Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to select S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate the MENU Wheel to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to set to either of the parameters then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN In the S VHS ET Setting Menu ON Records with S VHS picture quality on a VHS cassette factory preset This is called Super VHS ET Expansion Technology OFF Records in VHS In the S VHS Setting Menu ON Records in S VHS on an S VHS cassette factory preset OFF Records in VHS on an S VHS cassette 5 Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen e When the S VHS ET mode is engaged S ET is displayed e During S VHS record mode S is displayed When S VHS ET
49. ed back correctly on a normal VHS VCR You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this camcorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S VHS ET It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly f the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette Compatibility Between S VHS And VHS Recording am Playback mem Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S VHS VCR VHS VCR with SQPB function cassette e The recorded format S VHS or VHS is automatically detected when playback begins Regular VHS VCR cassette recordings S VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs other than those equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function 9090 e gt MENU Wheel REC MODE Menu sP _ _ _ _ _ _ Recording mode indicator Display TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH Menu T30 Tape length indicator ETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and p
50. eep any of the still images that are stored in memory before initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them If image data is corrupt transfer is impossible FORMAT 1 Set the Power Switch to GHW If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC ENTER 2 Press P AE for more than 5 seconds The FORMAT Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL or ENTER then press it CANCEL does not initialize the memory e ENTER initializes the memory During initialization ENTER blinks When initialization is complete the screen becomes blue back FORMAT Menu CAUTION While ENTER is selected and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Adapter may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage OSen Power lt gt pg 8 t Date Time Settings gt pg 11 DAAU RN O Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack O Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack O To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC
51. el in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select PICTURE and press it The PICTURE Menu appears Select FINE or STANDARD by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it Selection is complete 5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen Picture Quality Approximate Number of Mode Storable Images NOTES e The number of storable images depends on the selected Picture mode as well as the composition of the subjects in the images e The numbers listed above are applicable when the camcorder s memory is empty when there are no sample images stored VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK VIDEO PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Power Switch Position Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Zooming Picture Stabilizer Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tape 21 Retake Video Light VIDEO PLAYBACK LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Speaker Volume Control Still Playback Shuttle Search Tracking TBC Time Base Corrector Counter Memory Function Playback Special Effects Basic Connections Tape Dubbing Using The Cassette Adapter VHS Playpak REFRESH Button the DSC lamp go ou
52. ent Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Recording Format Setting Recording Mode Setting Tape Length Setting Loading Unloading A Cassette Picture Mode Setting Sen Hook on BATTERY RELEASE Switch REFRESH Lamp 1444 B Battery pack REFRESH Button connector p 2 P AC Adapter To AC Battery pack BN V11U Charging time approx 1 hr 30 min BN V12U optional approx 1 hr 30 min BN V20U optional approx 2 hrs 20 min BN V400U optional approx 4 hrs 30 min REFRESH GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure the battery pack is attached to the camcorder Hook its end to the camcorder 1 and push the battery in until it locks in place 2 f the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 4 The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Bat
53. ess STOP NOTES During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker e After step 5 Retake I pg 21 can be performed e The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated end point and noise bars may appear Neither indicates a defect in the unit e Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode NOTE ENDO Use the remote control unit to perform the following procedures Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built in Memory Onto A Tape You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder s built in memory 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 Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing VIDEO gt pg 52 before the following procedure Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC The DSC Lamp comes on Press REW or FF to select the still image you wish to insert 2 To begin Insert Editing press START STOP When the counter reaches 0 00 00 editing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Insert Pause mode To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape press or FF to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode
54. fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater in dusty places such as a beach 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep
55. fter zooming in on a still video image when normal playback is started the zoomed in effect is momentarily canceled but then resumes returning magnification to the previously set level Display Animation And Time Lapse The remote control lets you set release Interval Time and Recording Time without using the Menu Screen Interval time Animation indicator 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 48 Recording time Animation press REC TIME on the remote control indicator Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 25 15 5S and no indication off 2 Release Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg 48 Animation press REC TIME on the remote control until the Recording Time indicator disappears Remote sensor Time Lapse 1 Set Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg 48 Time Lapse press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control Each time REC TIME is pressed the Recording Time indicator appears changing in the following order 1 45 1 25 15 5S and no indication off Each time INT TIME is pressed the Interval Time indicator appears changing in the following order 15S 30S 1MIN 5MIN and no indication off 2 Release START STO Instead of using the Menu in step 4 on pg 48 Time Lapse press REC TIME and INT TIME on the remote control until the indicators disappear NOTE
56. g 58 EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before detaching the power source make I pg 8 sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time unit min camcorder malfunction Battery pack LCD monitor on BN V11U io 45 35 e pw A charge marker is provided on optional 45 35 the battery pack to help you BN V20U remember whether it has b een optional charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you BN V400U choose which one means optional charged and which means discharged when the video light is on NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes gt pg 58 To DC IN connector To AC outlet Recording Start Stop Button Set to EY or u SETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip
57. g Indicator CF pg 12 Picture Stabilizer Indicator CF pg 13 Interval Time Recording Time CF pg Bright Level CF pg 15 Instant Title Display CF pg Date Time Display CF pg 1 Focus Indicator eee IF pg Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg White Balance Mode Indicator pg S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator pg 2 Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 29 29 12 14 20 18 20 48 18 47 47 45 44 46 s12 18 x69 Indications During Playback CD DA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded C Insert Editing Indicator CF pg 52 Displayed during Insert Editing TBC Indicator CF pg 23 3 Playback Special Effect Indicator I gt pg 23 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET pg 12 5 Tape CF pg 23 52 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 14 7 Tape Running Indicator Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle Search 4 Rewind Shuttle Search HM Pause 2 Audio Dubbing Tracking Indicator CF pg 23 9 Tape Counter CF pg 52 Displayed only during Insert Editing e BRIGHT Bright Level Indica
58. g may not work correctly if the tape contains blank segments or if the recording speed was changed during the original recording edit dub onto a tape make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 54 REFERENCES 2 CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications TROUBLESHOOTING NODD If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S POWER No power is supplied The power suddenly goes off and does not come back on by itself OTHER Some functions are not available During recording the indications do not appear Vertical white
59. g the video light turn it off to save battery power e Even if the battery indicator 3 does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on e When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode Ix pg 38 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the Twilight mode gt pg 38 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER he video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 22 en REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp go out 9090 GEE A 1 Stop Button Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause 18 Button Fast Forward Button BRIGHT
60. ger protected Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to select EXIT then press it twice The normal playback screen appears 112200 Makes the DSC lamp come on MENU Wheel DELETE SELECT ALL DELETE Menu In case of ALL NEXT lt DELETE gt Delete Select 01 0 CETE In case of SELECT DELETE CANCEL Delete Execute Menu ENTER Menu Screen CAUTION While ENTER is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit battery pack or AC Adapter may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage Deleting Images END Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select DELETE and press it The DELETE Menu appears TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above The Delete Select Menu appears appears above the selected image delete in again to close the Menu Screen TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Rotate the MENU Wheel upward to se
61. he desired setting AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used MWB White balance is set manually 5 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to NOTE White balance cannot be used when the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode pg 39 is activated FEATURES cont Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 2 Press the MENU Wheel in until MWB begins blinking When the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen REFRESH Button E m U amp DSC Lamp MENU Wheel White paper Ez Power Switch To Change The Tint For Record
62. ing in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually I pg 45 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Date Time Insert Allows you to display the date and time in the camcorder or on a connected color monitor as well as to record them manually or automatically You should have already performed the Date Time Setting procedure I pg 11 REFRESH Button 00040 Elo e B a iz A DSC Lamp MENU Wheel Power Switch DEC 25 01 AUTO DATE DEC 25 01 DATE AM 10 25 00 TIME DEC 25 01 10 25 00 DATE TIME No indication OFF Instant Titles The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory You can superimpose one of them over the video image Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also in
63. inutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded O If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed after the Record Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes recording may not start immediately O While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker O The TBC indicator turns green gray with a camcorder equipped with a black white viewfinder while TBC is working O TBC does not work during still playback and shuttle search O The TBC indicator turns white while TBC is not operative O It may take a few seconds before TBC actually starts working O The picture may be distorted if the TBC mode is activated or deactivated at the edit in out points or when normal playback resumes after still playback or shuttle search O If the playback picture is distorted when TBC is set to on turn off TBC Controls CD Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON pg 21 2 Stop Button CF pg 22 29 3 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE pg 21 Quick Review Button CF pg 21 29 Rewind Button R CF pg 22 Previous Page Button pg 30 4 Play Pause Button CF pg 22 29 5 Retake Forward Button RETAKE F pg 21 Fast Forward Button F IF pg 22 ase
64. k or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 50 for the remote control or read the cassette adapter C P6U C P7U instructions 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified CAUTIONS 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied 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 use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge a
65. lect NEXT and press it The Delete Execute Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ENTER and press it After ENTER blinks the selected images are deleted and the Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SELECT and press it Rotate the MENU Wheel to move the frame to the desired image that you wish to delete and press it An X Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to To cancel deletion rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ALL and press it The Delete Excute Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select ENTER and press it After ENTER blinks all the images are deleted and the Menu Screen reappears Press the MENU Wheel in again to close the Menu Screen o cancel deletion rotate the MENU Wheel to select CANCEL and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTES e Before deleting some still images stored in memory perform Protecting Images for the necessary ones pg 32 or save them on a PC so that you do not lose them accidentally I pg 34 e Protected images gt pg 32 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when ALL is selected
66. lines appear when shooting a very bright object Bright crystal shaped spots appear in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The indicators and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints An error number i e E03 appears The image is out of focus Even though the lens cap is detached the LENS CAP warning indicator lt gt pg 63 blinks The battery pack has not been attached correctly pg 8 The battery pack is not charged I pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected pg 9 e The battery pack has completely discharged e Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source then after a few minutes try turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest JVC dealer e The Power Switch is set to EY Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use Set DISPLAY to FULL in SYSTEM MENU CF pg 42 e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the camcorder e he light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the
67. me Lapse mode e Fade or wipe in out cannot be performed during Animation or Time Lapse shooting e Before performing other operations following Animation or Time Lapse recording make sure the Animation or Time Lapse mode is deactivated e Animation and Time Lapse are canceled when the power is shut off or when the cassette is ejected USING THE REMOTE CC e a9 The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch set With the camcorder s Power Switch to EY MW set to Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal transmitting window Zoom in out I pg 51 ZOOM T W Buttons Zoom in out I pg 20 Playback start E pg 22 Q REW Button Retake rewind Quick Review Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search C pg 21 29 Previous Still Image Playback CF pg 22 30 Q STOP Button Stop I pg 22 Insert Editing I pg 52 53 INSERT Button REC TIME Button ANIM Button Q START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search Next Still Image Playback gt pg 22 PAUSE Button A DUB Button D INT TIME Button Time Lapse pg 51 SELF TIMER Button This function is unavailable with this camcorder 30 Pause CF pg 22 Audio dubbi
68. n also be manually changed to another mode I pg 46 Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m 32 ft to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m 32 ft use manual focusing CF pg 45 M 2 51 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode SESE REFRESH Button DIGIFECT Button zzz 1102028 Power Switch NOTES Digital Effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Digital zoom gt pg 20 cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode is activated e This function cannot be activated during the Night Alive gt pg 36 e Picture Stabilizer gt pg 20 cannot be activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode 39 Digital Effects Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes on Press DIGIFECT repeatedly until the desired mode s name and indication appear They are displayed for approx 2 seconds then the name disappears so that only the indication remains The mode is activated To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds 6 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode Cx pg 40 41 for a classic look B
69. n memory one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC A still image stored in memory is displayed no still image is stored in memory the screen becomes blue 2 Press gt or to select the still image you want to view e Each time 44 is pressed the page goes back while each time gt gt is pressed the page goes next elf there are no stored images NO IMAGES STORED is displayed NOTES e When the Power Switch is set to and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power e The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD moitor or on a connected TV F pg 24 e When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV it may jitter slightly e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e Jo brighten the LCD monitor rotate the BRIGHT Wheel towards To darken the LCD monitor rotate it towards e Fven if you shoot a new picture after playing back a still image with a low number this will not overwrite the existing picture because new pictures are automatically stored after the still image most recently stored in memory Slide
70. n the tabs on the lens cap to remove it then set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO The camcorder enters Record Standby mode Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FULL or PIN UP and press it Selection is complete Co 5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on y RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen SNAPSHOT RECORDING Press SNAPSHOT Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or M Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode If you press during Record Standby a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes NOTES e When the remaining number indicator displays 0 blinking the still image will be recorded onto the tape but not in the built in memory If you wish to store a still image in the built in memory pg 33 e snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode I pg 41
71. nd shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 09 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 10 to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 67 Cassettes Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the S VHS C or VHS C mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration Where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic
72. nder dirty When condensation occurs wipe with e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally patterns that are regularly repeated e When shooting a subject close to the lens e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light zoom out first I pg 20 If zoomed in in reflecting off the surface of a body of water the auto focus mode the camcorder could e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This does not occur with TELE MACRO gt pg 42 MANUAL FOCUS Make the necessary viewfinder adjustments to use the viewfinder I pg 10 The low contrast warning 4 appears REFRESH Button 15 0090 Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for a approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes on Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and and 4 appear The focus is locked at this point To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU Wheel upward 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU Wheel downward gt appears and blinks Press the
73. ng gt pg 53 50 TE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA R03 size batteries See General Battery Precautions I pg 66 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Homo m Ld When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the Transmitted beam effective area 5m 16 ft remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting SESE eno 1 Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback NOTES Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure Make sure that the TBC mode is activated gt pg 23 1 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest 2 Press the ZOOM Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in Remote sensor To End Zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES Zoom can also be used during still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer e A
74. ngs pg 11 DELETE i M M pg 33 Wire pg 33 Delete Select Menu pg 33 Demonstration Mode pg 6 42 Digital uda pg 39 Digital pg 41 Digital Still Camera pg 27 34 Diopter 2 2202 pg 10 Electronic Fog Filter Mode pg 38 Erase D pg 15 Exposure C ODEFOT HERI pg 44 pg 37 Fast Forward Tape pg 22 FINE MOG pg 16 aaah ee vate pg 22 MMC E pg 29 43 G Grip 4 4 4 2 pg 10 Ho 0 0000 High Speed Shutter Mode pg 38 INDEX MENU pg 31 PT MOLE M pg 31 pg 31 RE pg 57 Inr dise ir pm re pg 52 53 Incip PP pg 29 pg 47 Journalistic pg 19 E pg 29 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 62 63 Load A Tapi ee Cm pg 15 M Manual FOCUS pg 45 MENU res pg 40 42 Monotone
75. ontrol level counter appears Screen 00 L Exposure control level counter To brighten the image 06 To brighten the image rotate the MENU Wheel downward The exposure control level counter increases maximum 06 To darken the image rotate the MENU Wheel upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Press the MENU Wheel in The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappears to indicate the exposure is adjusted NOTES 55 darken the image Jo return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 Jo re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 edo Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap the same scene When illumination is low NOTES When the subject has no contrast difference in e Ifthe lens is smeared or blurred accurate brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean or a clear blue sky wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfi
76. or S VHS recording starts S VHS REC is displayed for approx 3 seconds NOTE If a cassette is not loaded S VHS will be displayed in the Menu Screen NOTES about S VHS and S VHS ET JVC EHG Extra High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results Use S VHS tape for storing recordings for an extended period or for recording important scenes as it enables higher quality recording and playback With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained If the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the SP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder Noise may appear on screen when tapes recorded in the EP mode are played back Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode can be played back not only on this camcorder but also on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function When tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode are played back on a VCR equipped with the SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function S VHS picture quality is not available Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs B Japes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be play
77. out to reach its end e D S C Mode Indicator CF pg 29 DSC appears when the D S C mode is selected 2 Recording Mode Indicator SP EP CF pg 14 3 Digital Effect Indicator CF pg 39 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Digital Effect is switched from one mode to another by pressing DIGIFECT then only the indicator remains at 9 3 00 Program AE Indicator CF pg 38 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when Program AE with special effects is switched from one mode to another by pressing P AE then only the indicator remains at 10 Night Alive Indicator CF pg 36 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when Night Alive is switched from one mode to another by pressing NIGHT ALIVE then only the indicator remains at 10 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator pg 37 Displayed at 3 for approx 2 seconds when the Fade Wipe is switched from one effect to another by pressing FADE WIPE then only the indicator remains at 11 4 e Picture Mode Display 16 Remaining Number Of Shots aioe TEE TIO CF pg 16 5 Recording Format Indicator I gt pg Tape Length Indicator CF pg 7 Zoom Indicator pg Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recordin
78. pears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen take another shot I pg 28 PLAYBACK Although ALL is selected in the The Protecting Images function is in effect for some still DELETE Menu Screen all still images images If they are not necessary cancel the Protecting Images cannot be deleted function then try deleting all still images again pg 32 Date Time Insert is not performed It is not possible to display the date time on a still image while shooting a still image Instant Titles are not displayed while It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image shooting a still image Some settings cannot be changed in the It is not possible to set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen Menu Screen Since the camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in the camcorder s built in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting In such a case initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below Please note that initialization deletes all the still images including ones for which you performed the Protect function stored in the camcorder s memory If you wish to k
79. r towards to turn down the volume The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode gt pg 41 Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press during playback 2 To resume normal playback press again Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback If TBC pg 23 is engaged noise bars will not appear This mode is called Fine Still Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt for forward or 44 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press During playback press and hold 44 gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you Play 5 5 y release it normal playback resumes Noise bars appear and pictures may become monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search This is normal REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp go out COUNTER R M Button T9 12022 2 Stop Button Rewind 4 Button Play Pause 1 Button Fast Forward gt gt Button p ie Button A Set to EN 23 Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press the TRACKING Wheel for approx 2 seconds appears 2 Rotate the TRACKING
80. red on a PC Operating temperature O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 930 g 2 1 Ibs Dimensions 206 mm x 112 mm x 118 mm 8 1 8 x 4 7 16 x 4 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Pickup 1 4 format CCD Lens F1 6 f 2 3 9 mm to 62 4 mm 16 1 power zoom lens with auto iris and macro control filter diameter 40 5 mm Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice White balance panel TFT active matrix via Video output connector via Audio output connector adjustment Auto Manual adjustment LCD monitor 3 diagonally measured LCD system Speaker Monaural Connectors Video 1 V 75 unbalanced analog output Audio 300 mV rms 1 analog output Digital 92 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack S Video 1V p p 75 analog output 0 29 V 75 analog output AC Adapter AP V10U Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V Dimensions 59 mm x31 mm x 69 mm WxHxD 2 3 D x 1 1 4 x 2 3 4 Weight Approx 130 g 0 29 165 Optional Accessories Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U A V Audio Video Cable S Video Cable QAM0004 004 e Compact S VHS Cassettes S
81. ress it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate the MENU Wheel to select REC MODE and press it The REC MODE Menu appears Select SP or EP by rotating the MENU Wheel and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen Extended Play is more economical providing three times the recording time NOTE If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point A C9 Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU Wheel to select TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the correct tape length setting 20 20 minutes 130 30 minutes 35 35 minutes 40 40 minutes in SP 4 Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar gt RETURN Press the MENU Wheel in to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time pg 18 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected EJECT Switch Cassette holder Turn to take up slack 15 Loading Unloading A Cassette 7 Open the LCD monitor fully 2 Slide EJECT until the cassette holder opens Do not use force to open 3 Insert or remove a cassette When inserting make sure the label is facing o
82. s and the fade wipe standby mode is canceled FADER Fades in out to a black screen 22 MOSAIC Fader Gradually turns returns the picture into from a mosaic pattern SHUTTER Wipe A black screen moves in from the top and bottom closing over the image like a shutter or a new image pushes open the black screen vertically from the center SLIDE Wipe A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover the image or a new image moves in from right to left lt gt DOOR Wipe Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipes out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CORNER Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner revealing the scene or wipes out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WINDOW Wipe Wipes in on a black screen from the center of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the center leaving a black screen REFRESH Button P AE Button 140000 Sie esi ij DSC Lamp Power Switch NOTES Only one mode can be engaged at a time The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situations In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture
83. s cleaning paper 4 REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it Out 5 CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 6 RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions that came with it e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely SPECIFICATIONS General Format S VHS VHS NTSC standard Power source DC 11 See Using AC Adapter DC 6 V Using battery pack Power consumption Viewfinder on 4 7 W LCD monitoron 5 4 W Video light 3 0 W Signal system NTSC type Video recording system Luminance FM recording Color Converted sub carrier direct recording Conforms to VHS standard Cassette SVISIH VHSI cassette Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec 1 5 16 ips EP 11 12 mm sec 7 16 ips Recording time max SP 40 minutes EP 120 minutes with TC 40 D S C format Recording format Digital data storage based on JPEG Recording medium Built in flash memory 2 Mbyte Number of storable shots FINE mode approx 30 shots STANDARD mode approx 60 shots Image size 640 x 480 pixels when captu
84. sing a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 9 e If your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using an optional S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality e Jo monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to EX or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have TV or speakers that not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture 29 Tape Dubbing 1 Following the illustration on pg 24 connect the camcorder and the VCR Set the camcorder s Power Switch to turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press on the camcorder
85. t 12190000 In 2 A r AN X E Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button 25MIN Tape remaining time indicator Approximate MIN gt 120MIN gt 119MIN Now calculating Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT Wheel To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached RECORDING VIDEO NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power gt pg 8 Load A Cassette gt pg 15 e Recording Mode Setting gt pg 14 e Length Setting gt pg 14 Grip Adjustment Ix pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment Ix 10 Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Set the Power Switch to EY or MJ If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed in the viewfinder Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEC appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Make sur
86. t with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark This setting is suitable for measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA 639 EIA Standard for Low Light Sensitivity Measurement EIA Electronic Industries Alliance 155 you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles pg 47 DATE TIME Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP lt gt pg 47 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or EP depending on your preference C pg 14 Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 50X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 600X digital magnification Digital Zoom is not available Only optical zoom maximum 16x magnification can function When set to OFF during Digital Zoom zoom magnification changes to 16X Does not display black bars Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce
87. tal erasure a padlock mark appears next to the Picture mode indicator and that image cannot be deleted Selected Image An image is framed like this when it is selected Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image Index Playback You can view all still images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a still image you want to view and when checking the still images you shot beforehand Display ESS OOS EXIT lt gt INDEX Menu 1 Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select INDEX and press it The INDEX Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired still image then press it The one you selected is displayed on the whole screen then the screen enters normal playback If the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press the MENU Wheel in twice to exit the menu NOTE On the Index Menu a star mark is displayed next to a still image you shot in the FINE mode A Co O 2 REFRESH Button Bg A 0000 Makes the DSC lamp come Oe 5 Power Switch Display MENU INDEX Menu Screen SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE gt RETURN EXIT lt PROTECT gt ox o2 os PROTECT Menu Padlock mark
88. tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR Playback is possible with VCR equipped with the S VHS or SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen Jo record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 0 5 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING PLAYBACK D S C RECORDING Quick Review for still images stored in the built in memory 29 D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Slide Show INDEX Screen Index Playback Protecting Images Deleting Images Connection To A Windows PC en REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp come on MENU Wheel Power Switch Display TAPE LENGTH 30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN SNAPSHOT TAPE LENGTH 30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT PIN UP RETURN Normal Screen 1102705 H Stop Button Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause 1 Button SNAPSHOT Button During shooting Menu Screen SNAPSHOT Menu Snapshot mode indicator EN PIN UP 4 MULTI 9 indication FULL D S C RECORDING When shooting
89. tery Pack Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack NOTES During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again 7 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 Using the optional AA V15 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V11U V12U V20U V400U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter Charging a battery with some charge remaining reduces that battery s capacity Perform the procedure below to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Press REFRESH on the camcorder for over 2 seconds The REFRESH lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate discharging has started 3 When discharging is finished charging automatically starts and the CHARGE lamp blinks When you are not using a battery pack for a long period of time be sure to fully discharge it before storing because leaving a battery with some charge left over also reduces performance For other notes p
90. the snapshot image is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment the still image recorded onto the tape and stored in memory will become coarse and its true colors will be lost e The Snapshot mode can also be used during playback However only the Full mode is available regardless of the Snapshot mode setting and the shutter sound is not heard 4 Am FEATURES REFRESH Button Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best A 9 0090 available picture quality but you can override it and make a gt the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes MENU Wheel Press the MENU Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select EXPOSURE and Power Switch press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears Rotate the MENU Wheel to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 Manual Exposure exposure c
91. tor CF pg 22 VOLUME Speaker Volume a CF pg 22 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high It does not necessarily mean that the battery pack is fully charged mmm r Remaining power level As the battery power comes close to the battery indicator 1 blinks battery power warning When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Blinks when no cassette is loaded or when the Erase Protection tab is not in the position that allows recording pg 15 Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward I pg 59 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if condensation occurs In this case CONDENSATION all functions except tape eject and power on off are disabled Remove the tape turn the unit off without removing the power supply wait a few minutes for the warnings to OPERATION PAUSED clear and turn it on again PLEASE WAIT e These 2 warnings appear alternately every 3 seconds if dirt is detected on the heads HEAD CLEANING during recording In this case use an optional cleaning cassette If the warning remains REQUIRED after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show
92. unction gt pg 21 to find the end of the last recording so you do not erase any of it To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording pg 40 42 Self Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF RECORDING In some situations different shooting angles may You can shoot yourself while viewing your own provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 point the lens toward yourself and start recording downward 180 upward For other notes pg 59 20en Zoom in T Telephoto C Lone N 2 Zoom out W Wide angle RETAKE 44 Button Aly 2000 BH uen ETT OFF AUTO ON Switch lm S STABILIZER Button Display Zoom indicator bar 1x indicator Approximate zoom ratio Picture Stabilizer indicator I Zoom level AN Si uw Power Zoom Lever 197402 CODING A Zooming To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification offered by optical zoom This system is called Digital Zoom Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever
93. under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal e amp Vis d Cassettes marked SVHS H and MiS r can be used with this camcorder END When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions
94. utward 4 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place 5 Close the LCD monitor NOTES Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor e The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode a MENU Wheel Power Switch Display Cr ae MENU Menu Screen REC MODE SP D ZOOM WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT gt RETURN PICTURE PICTURE Menu IF INE STANDARD SYSTEM MENU mW REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x WIDE OFF S VHS ON TAPE LENGTH 30 DISPLAY FULL PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL RETURN Normal Screen SETTING STARTED cont Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture modes are available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality 7 Set the Power Switch to The VIDEO Lamp comes on 2 Press the MENU Whe

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