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JVC GR-SXM770A User's Manual

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1. CF pg 23 9 Tape Counter eere CF pg 52 Displayed only during Insert Editing BRIGHT Bright Level Indicator CF pg 22 e VOLUME Speaker Volume sasa 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 rmmm r mw r wr cm mm Remaining power level ae ee As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator 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 F pg 15 TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording playback or fast forward CF pg 63 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 CONDENS 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 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 warn
2. CF pg 63 Blinks when a tape is about 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 LP CF pg 14 0 9 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 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 0 e Night Scope Indicator CF pg 36 Displayed at for approx 2 seconds when Night Scope is switched from one mode to another by pressing NIGHT SCOPE then only the indicator remains at 10 3 Fade Wipe Standby Indicator IF 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 S ET T40 IS VHS REC pAUSE Al o CONGRATULATION 11 45 18 INDEX indications pral S 4 e Picture Mode Display CF pg 16 29 Remaining Number Of Shots Tajo aio MN RE CF pg 16 29 8 Recording Format Indicator mmm E
3. 7 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 25 en REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp come on 1919290 Ezine Stop Button Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause gt 11 Button SNAPSHOT Button During shooting Power Switch Display Menu Screen TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN SNAPSHOT FULL PIN UP MULTI 4 MULTI 9 SNAPSHOT Menu TAPE LENGTH T30 PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT RETURN PIN UP Normal Screen Snapshot mode indicator P P PIN UP M4 MULTI 4 M9 MULTI 9 indication FULL D S C RECORDING When shooting 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 programme pg 34 MODE SELECTION Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it then set the Power Switch 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 thro
4. D Terminal Edit Connector Joint Level Interface Protocol EDIT Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing pg 54 57 t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal DC IN CF pg 8 9 Digital Connector DIGITAL CF pg 34 Indicators oosssissssisissesesees I3 pg 18 22 28 30 CHARKGE pg 8 e VIDEO Lamp CF pg 18 e REFRESH Lamp C pg 8 Other Parts LCD I gt pg 18 19 Ef Shoulder Strap Eyelets r pg 10 Ell Eyepiece Battery Pack Mount CF pg 8 Viewfinder esses CF pg 10 Speaker eene CF pg 22 Ej Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here e Remote Sensor rro CF pg 50 Ei Grip r pg 10 Microphone csccsseescesscsscessesseeseeeeeens CF pg 53 Video NT t CF pg 21 E Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 10 66en Indications During Recording 25 12 01 CD Remaining
5. R A EDIT Buttons This function is unavailable with this camcorder Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area CONTROL UNIT cont Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions I pg 68 7 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor Up Button Zoom Buttons Er 5 O Down Eee amp l Button Qo _ 5l PLAY SP pause STOP Left Button Right Button Press T Normal playback To move image press 3 Right while keeping SHIFT held down eno Playback Zoom To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback NOTES e Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure e Make sure that the TBC mode is activated pg 23 7 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest 2 To move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While
6. NUT D Cy ee gum DSC Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select INDEX and press it The INDEX Menu appears Rotate MENU 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 e f the desired still image cannot be found place the highlight bar on EXIT then press MENU 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 vl 32i Button 002220 A Makes the DSC lamp e come on e e Bod MENU Wheel Power Switch Display MENU INDEX Menu Screen SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DELETE gt RETURN lt PROTECT gt ox 02 os 5 D PROTECT Menu sean Beer ct Padlock mark If Protection is removed Normal playback EXIT lt PROTECT gt 02 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Menu appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Bef
7. ENTER blinks all the images are deleted and the Menu Screen reappears Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen To cancel deletion rotate MENU to select CANCEL and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTES e Before deleting some still images stored in memory perform Protect 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 pg 32 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e f the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when ALL is selected on the DELETE Menu initialise the camcorder s memory CF pg 61 34e Makes the DSC lamp come on z 0000 ij Tar TI a To DIGITAL connector Open the cover PC connection cable provided For Windows To COM Port RS 232C NOTES D S C PLAYBACK cont 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 provided image transfer software Picture Navigator The image data transferred to a Windows PC can also be further processed using Mr Photo Gold 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 co
8. 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 5 EY or Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter s power cord from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder c Date Time O The date time cannot be stored in memory if the built in clock Settings battery runs out Consult an authorised JVC dealer for replacement F pg 11 or set the date time as necessary before you start shooting VIDEO RECORDING lt pg 18 19 gt 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 pg 14 O TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condi
9. 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed During that time it is impossible to take another shot When the still image disappears and the scene you are currently aimed at appears on the screen take another shot 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 e It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image shooting a still image Some settings cannot be changed in the e 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 initialise the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below Please note that initialisation deletes all the still i
10. 12 01 AUTO DATE 25 12 01 DATE 22 25 00 TIME 25 12 01 22 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 Chinese Arabic and Russian Change the setting in TITLE LANG in SYSTEM MENU pg 42 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS OUR FAMILY MOVIE STAR PARTY TIME MERRY CHRISTMAS WEDDING DAY CONGRATULAT IONS EXIT 47 Set the Power Switch to M If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select DATE TIME DISP and press it The DATE TIME DISP Menu appears Rotate MENU to select the desired mode then press it The desired mode is activated The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU to close the Menu Screen Mm AUN NOTES DISPLAY The selected display can be recorded 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 After Auto Date
11. A black mist darkens the picture as when an ND filter is used Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject FOG Makes the picture look misty white as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens Softens the image and gives ita fantasy look TWILIGHT Dusk twilight scenery fireworks etc look more natural and dramatic The following happens when Twilight mode is selected e Auto gain control is turned off e White Balance is set to amp FINE day mode but can also be manually changed to another mode pg 46 e Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity To focus when the subject to camera distance is less than 10 m use manual focusing pg 45 2 51 2000 1 2000 sec High Speed Shutter Captures faster action than Sports mode EE NOI REFRESH Button Digital Effects DIGIFECT Button 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 n9 1122208 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 DSC Lamp 4 To cancel the effect press DIGIFECT repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds Power Switch d SEPIA Recorded scenes
12. Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to EY or M Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q 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 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 lt lt Tw gt MENU Wheel Power Switch Display Mam CAMERA MENU gt TO SYSTEM MENU FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE M W Menu Screen AUTO AUTO SYSTEM MENU REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x SYSTEM MENU ES gt TO CAMERA MENU REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TELE MACR
13. JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 DEMO MODE recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available 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 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 in the Menu Screen S VHS ET is preset to OFF Factory preset 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 REFRESH Button zs 9090 E Iw
14. MENU to select the desired recording time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU again to close the Menu MENU Wheel Screen Press the Recording Start Stop Button after focusing on the subject The recording stops automatically after the selected period of time Repeat step 4 for the desired number of pictures Recording Start Stop Button To release the Animation mode set REC TIME in Display the Menu screen to OFF REC TIME REC TIME Menu 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 I step 1 and 2 of Animation above Rotate MENU to select INT TIME and press it The INT TIME Menu appears Rotate MENU to select the desired interval time then press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen indicator 515S 15 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Recording and Recording time intervals alternate automatically indicator To release the Time Lapse mode when BEC is not displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button to display PAUSE then set REC TIME and INT TIME in the Menu Screen to OFF NOTES for Animation and Time Lapse For best results make s
15. PLAYBACK cont Using The Cassette Adapter 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 R6 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 e During tape loading and unloading do not touch the reels for safety and tape protection e recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on a regular VHS VCR Playback is possible with a VCR equipped with the S VHS function e During special effect playback slow motion still frame etc the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear on the screen record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the adapter cover the adapter s recording safety hole with adhesive tape DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C
16. Record mode is selected by rotating MENU e n this mode the date is replaced after 5 seconds with AUTO DATE but this is not recorded press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select TITLE and press it The TITLE Menu appears it The desired mode is activated MR NH gt RETURN Press MENU 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 Set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is lit Rotate MENU to select the desired mode then press The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on AS en FEATURES cont 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 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 1 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate MENU to select NEXT and press it to display the next page Then rotate MENU to select REC TIME and press it The REC TIME Menu appears Rotate
17. This can improve the dubbed picture quality e monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to EX or 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 e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture ENZO 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 amp MI on the camcorder Press gt on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press 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 I 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 IDEO
18. When shooting 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 on MENU Wheel Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Power Switch Rotate MENU to select EXPOSURE and press it The EXPOSURE Menu appears Rotate MENU to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and 00 exposure control Manual Exposure level counter appears Screen 00 To brighten the image rotate MENU downward The BE Exposure exposure control level counter increases maximum control 06 level counter To brighten the image To darken the image rotate MENU upward The exposure control level counter decreases maximum 06 Press MENU The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on y RETURN Press MENU The Menu Screen disappears and the exposure control level counter reappears to indicate the exposure is adjusted D EESSES NOTES To darken the image return to the factory setting select AUTO in step 4 re adjust exposure repeat the procedure from step 2 SESE edo Focus detection zone Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up to i
19. 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 gt pg 39 is activated Picture Stabiliser compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification 1 Press P STABILIZER appears 2 To switch off the Picture Stabiliser press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears e Accurate stabilisation 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 When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabiliser when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used e This function cannot be activated during the Night Scope F pg 36 CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode gt pg 39 Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tape check the end of the last recording 1 Make sure the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 2 Press lt lt and release quickly Tape is rewound for approx 1 second and played back automatically then pause
20. following procedures Press 44 to go little beyond the beginning of the scene onto which you want to dub the new audio press PLAY gt 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 1 The Audio Dub Standby mode is engaged To begin Audio Dubbing press PLAY gt When the counter reaches 0 00 00 Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the camcorder enters the Audio Dub Standby mode 4 To end Audio Dubbing press STOP NOTES e Do not press FF P 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 Dubbing 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 e Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing or the edit points will not be accurate e During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing when Insert Pause or Audio Dub Standby
21. gt pg 62 ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Charge marker charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has b een charged or not Two colours are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged To AC outlet To DC IN connector EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK F pg 8 Approximate recording time unit min Battery pack LCD monitor on BN V11U 80 70 45 40 BN V12U 80 70 optional 45 40 BN V20U 130 110 optional 75 65 BN V400U 305 265 optional 185 170 when the video light is on NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e 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 e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes I pg 62 Recording Start Stop Button Set to EY or ze ING STARTED
22. have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the WIDE mode Cx pg 40 41 for a classic look B 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 colours of a picture are reversed EE MOSAIC ag 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 NOTES shooting in black and white with a strobing effect and e Digital Effects can be changed during black bars added at the top and bottom recording or during Record Standby Digital zoom t pg 20 cannot be used m STROBE when the VIDEO ECHO mode is activated Your recording looks lik ries of con IV This function cannot be activated during Night Scope I gt pg 36 apos e Picture Stabiliser I pg 20 cannot be 9 VIDEO ECHO activated during the CLASSIC FILM STROBE and VIDEO ECHO mode Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available ANCED FEATURES cont REFRESH Button Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment 19 2290 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 functi
23. is engaged the counter may go slightly past 0 00 00 Recording however stops at exactly 0 00 00 Du VCR Recording deck VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B AKAI VCR BRAND NAME A B PHILIPS SANYO SELECO REX SHARP SONY THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA eo e BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG HITACHI 60 600 000 09 JVC A B C MITSUBISHI E NEC PANASONIC oo oo 00000 90000 BUTTONS 2 00000000 54 60 9006 S000 nM oo0o0000096 CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote gt pg 49 is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control pg 50 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s po
24. moves and the appropriate brightness is reached VIDEO RECORDING NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power gt pg 8 e Load A Cassette I pg 15 e Recording Mode Setting gt pg 14 e Length Setting I 14 e Grip Adjustment I 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 8 or 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 sure the LCD monitor is fully open Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Set the Power Switch to EY or 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 Butt
25. 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 f 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 centre hole using a circular motion Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause dro
26. slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack connector NOTES e During charging or discharging the camcorder cannot te be operated AC Adapter e Charging and discharging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn A and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new e 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 REFRESH 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
27. 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 e When S VHS ET 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 19 NOTES about S VHS and S VHS ET m 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 It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings 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 m f the S VHS ET mode or recording format is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point t is recommended that tapes recorded on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder 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 Tapes recorded in S VHS ET mode cannot be played back on some VCRs including some JVC VCRs B Tapes recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET mode cannot be played back correctly a normal VHS VCR S VHS ET d
28. A I gt pg 12 Tape Length Indicator CF pg 14 7 Zoom Indicator CF pg 20 Zoom Level Indicator b Approximate Zoom Ratio Recording Indicator CF pg 18 12 Picture Stabiliser Indicator CF pg 20 13 Interval Time Recording Time CF pg 48 Bright Level Indicator CF pg 18 15 Instant Title Display CF pg 47 Date Time Display CF pg 47 QD Focus Indicator NITET CF pg 45 Exposure Control Level Counter CF pg 44 White Balance Mode Indicator CF pg 46 S VHS S VHS ET Recording Indicator 12 81 Record Standby Mode Indicator CF pg 18 SESE 7 Indications During Playback CD OA Cassette Indicator Displayed when a tape is loaded Insert Editing Indicator CF pg 52 Displayed during Insert Editing 2 TBC 270 RR CF pg 23 3 Playback Special Effect Indicator CF pg 23 4 Recording Format Indicator S S ET L7 pg 12 5 Tape CF pg 23 52 6 Recording Mode Indicator SP LP CF pg 14 D Tape Running Indicator gt Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle Search 44 Rewind Shuttle Search HM Pause P Audio Dubbing Tracking 1
29. AC Adapter are on its bottom CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere B Use the JVC BN V11 U V12U V20U V400U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc 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 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 li
30. APSHOT FULL RETURN Normal Screen SESE en4 l MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS CAMERA MENU FOCUS Refer to Focusing I pg 45 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control I pg 44 M W B Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation Iz pg 46 GAIN NORMAL To record a subject in a dimly lit environment when it is more GR SXM77EA convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the only subject becomes slightly dark Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment S LX um To record a subject in a darkly lit environment when it is more GR SXM770A convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter i image even if the only 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 you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness TITLE Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles C pg 47 DATE TIME Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor DISP C 47 SYSTEM MENU This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording REC MODE Allows to set the recording mode SP or LP 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
31. 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 e 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 Mould 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 ml iewfinder Electronic viewfinder with abd 0 5 black white CRT General White balance Format S VHS VHS PAL standard adjustment Auto Manual adjustment Pawar Oure DC 11 V LCD monitor 3 diagonally measured Weis AC ter LCD panel TFT active matrix DC system Using battery pack Speaker Monaural Power consumption Connectors ee cron i JLIP EDIT 03 5 mm 4 pole mini head Video light 30W jack compatible with s RC 5325 plug ign UN m ee Video 1 V p p 75 unbalanced analogue output Col n MM DNE IUD drcd recording Audio 300 mV rms 1 analogue Conforms to VHS standard ce dis Cassette S VHSIS VdS H cassette eital nich Tape speed Digita du mm 4 pole mini head jac SP 23 39 mm sec S Video Y 1 Vp p 75 LP 11 70 mm sec an
32. JVC COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER GR SXM770A GR SXM77EA INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Super VHS Super VHS ET ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 PRO VIDED 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 FEATU RES 35 57 REFERENCES 58 71 TROUBLESHOOTING 59 61 DETAILS steve duohus 62 63 INDEX ae Seer oue 64 67 CAUTIONS 68 70 SPECIFICATIONS 71 2 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 e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that refer to the Index I pgs 64 67 and familiarise yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely im
33. L during steps 5 and 6 to erase the most recently registered point NOTES There must be at least one second between an in point and its corresponding out point ensure correct operation there should be at least 15 seconds between an out point and the next in point e Blank portions of a tape cannot be registered as in points or out points e f it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in point the VCR s Record Pause mode is cancelled and editing does not take place e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF clears all in and out points from memory e Leave a small margin for error around each in point to ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered in and out points SESE Original tape camcorder AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR N OUT N OUT iN OUT Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE II iro 1 00 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR REC STBY GI or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to begin Automatic Editing and the previously selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the specified order While editing the R A Edit counter of the scene which is being copied is shown with a blinking highlight A STOP Button Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start ed
34. 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 gt pg 63 20en Zoom in T Telephoto CN cote ER 97 LES Se EN Zoom out W Wide angle RETAKE lt lt gt gt Button M 7000 J LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch P STABILIZER y Button Display Zoom indicator bar g 1x Zoom level indicator Approximate zoom ratio Picture Stabiliser indicator a Power Zoom Lever 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 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 moves during zoom Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar all magnification from that point is through
35. O OFF TITLE LANG ENGLISH DATE TIME JLIP ID NO 06 DEMO MODE OFF gt RETURN DATE TIME DATE TIME Menu 24 hour indication Date Time Settings e 11 Set the Power Switch The VIDEO Lamp comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears The DATE TIME Menu appears Ma A N Rotate MENU to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate MENU to select NEXT and press it to display the next page Rotate MENU to select DATE TIME and press it To set YEAR MONTH DAY or TIME hour minute rotate MENU to select the desired item and press it When the setting begins blinking rotate MENU until the correct setting appears and then press it The setting stops blinking 6 When none of these settings YEAR MONTH DAY TIME blinks rotate MENU to select EXIT and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on RETURN 7 Press MENU to close the Menu Screen NOTE To display the date and time in the camcorder s display and on a connected TV see Date Time Insert F pg 47 For other notes lt gt pg 62 9090 999 lt lt gt MENU Wheel Power Switch Display when a VHS cassette is loaded SYSTEM MENU ES gt NEXT Menu Screen REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x WIDE OFF ON TAPE LENGTH T30 DISPLAY FULL PICTURE FINE SNA
36. PSHOT When an S VHS gt RETURN cassette is loaded S VHS Setting Menu SYSTEM MENU SP HS ET TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT gt RETURN Normal Screen ETTING 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 NOTE S VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is set to LP Before performing the following steps make sure that the recording mode is set to SP CF pg 14 Set the Power Switch to M The VIDEO Lamp comes on 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU If a VHS cassette is loaded rotate MENU to select S VHS ET then press it The S VHS ET Setting Menu appears If an S VHS cassette is loaded rotate MENU to S VHS then press it The S VHS Setting Menu appears 4 Rotate MENU 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 MENU to close
37. SE S POWER No power is supplied The battery pack has not been attached correctly I pg 8 e The battery pack is not charged I pg 8 e The power supply has not been correctly connected I pg 9 The power suddenly goes off and does e The battery pack has completely discharged not come back on by itself 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 OTHER Some functions are not available e The Power Switch is set to EY e Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use During recording the indications do e Set DISPLAY to FULL in SYSTEM MENU I pg 42 not appear Vertical white lines appear when e This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back shooting a very bright object ground and the object is great It is not a defect of the camcorder Bright crystal shaped spots appear in e Sunlight is directly entering the lens This is not a defect of the the LCD monitor and the viewfinder camcorder The rear of the LCD monitor is hot e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down Coloured bright spots appear all over e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high the LCD monitor or the viewfinder precision technology However black sp
38. The Core Filter reduces interference 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter 2 Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 5 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable 3 Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut Connect the end of the cable with the Core Filter to the camcorder How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration Oen DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to EX 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 remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off B cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to and press MENU 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 MENU to select OFF and press it NOTE When a tape whose Eras
39. 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 GEM 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 The playback picture can be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut on the LCD monitor or on a connected TV I 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 BRIGHT towards to brighten or towards to darken e The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode F pg 41 Speaker Volume Control Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume e The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date Time Display when you play back images recorded in Wide Mode I pg 41 Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press amp MH during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt again e Noise bars will appear and the picture will become monochrome during Still Playback e If TBC 23 is engage
40. a maximum of 50X digital magnification 400X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and GR SXM77EA only magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical 600X zoom limit to a maximum of 400X GR SXM77EA GR SXM770A only 600X GR SXM770A 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 WIDE Does not display black bars Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema like wide screen effect If a snapshot C 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 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 Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 42m FEATURES SYSTEM MENU cont I EE Records in S VHS a VHS or S VHS cassette I pg 12 OFF Records in VHS VHS or S VHS cassette I pg 12 TAPE LENGTH Allows you to set the tape length dependi
41. ack or AC Adapter may cause the camcorder s built in memory to become corrupt Never remove the power supply unit at this stage EN 6 Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once 7 Set the Power Switch to REM If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU 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 Rotate MENU to select SELECT and press it The Delete Select Menu appears Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to delete Rotate MENU upward to select NEXT and press it The Delete Execute Menu appears Rotate MENU to select ENTER and press it After ENTER blinks the selected images are deleted and the Menu Screen reappears Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen e To cancel deletion rotate MENU to select CAN CEL and press it twice The Menu Screen closes TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate MENU to select ALL and press it The Delete Excute Menu appears 5 Rotate MENU to select ENTER and press it After
42. age is recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e When you shoot in a dark environment the still image Will become coarse and its true colours will be lost e Depending on the still images you shot whitish lines may appear towards the top of the screen when you play them back e During the D S C recording the Zooming lt pg 20 Picture Stabilizer lt pg 20 and Video Light lt pg 21 functions can be operated e Still images are taken in a format based on JPEG Joint Photographic Experts G roup e 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 e To store the still images you shot we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on disk lt pg 34 or transfer them to a VCR connected to the 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 N avigator I 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 To check the still image most recently store
43. alogue output Recording time max C 0 29 V p p 75 SP 60 minutes analogue output LP 120 minutes with EC 60 cassette AC Adapter AP V1 0A EA D S C format Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V Recording format Digital data storage 50 Hz 60 Hz LL Output DC 11 V 1A Recording medium E flash memory oo Number of storable shots Weight Approx 140 g FINE mode approx 30 shots not including Power Cord STANDARD mode approx 60 shots Image size 640 x 480 pixels Optional Accessories h tured PC when captured on a PC Battery Packs BN V12U BN V20U BN V400U Operatin 0 C to 40 C e Compact S VHS SVHS H Cassettes SE C45 30 Operating humidity 35 to 80 e Compact VHS MIS H Cassettes EC 60 45 30 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Remote Control Unit RM V700U Weight 930g Active Carrying Bag CB V7U Dimensions 200 mm x 112 mm x WxHxD 118 mm Some accessories are not available in some areas with the LCD monitor closed Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on and with the viewfinder full accessories and their availability 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 wit
44. at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing VIDEO lt 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 gt gt 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 REW or FF gt gt to move the page forward To insert still images at random onto the tape first record the still image you selected in step 1 onto the tape then press START STOP to engage the Insert Pause mode To select another still image press REW lt 4 or FF gt gt again then press START STOP Insert Editing begins 3 To end Insert Editing press STOP NOTES 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 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 pg 52 before continuing NOTE Use the remote control unit to perform the
45. comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select FOCUS and press it The FOCUS Menu appears ag Rotate MENU to select MANU then press it The Menu Screen disappears and and amp appear The focus is locked at this point To focus on a farther subject rotate MENU upward 4 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate MENU downward gt appears and blinks Press MENU The setting is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU The Menu Screen disappears and amp reappears to indicate the focus is locked SR NOTES e return to Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 e re adjust Manual Focus repeat the procedure from step 2 e Be 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 amp will blink 46 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour 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
46. 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 the provided A V cable and S Video cable To TV or VCR S Video cable S Video To S Video Input provided White to White to Audio Input A V cable Audio O provided Yellow not Yellow not connected connected When connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use the provided A V cable To TV or VCR White to Audio A N cable provided Yellow to Video Yellow to Input Video Output 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 VCR as shown in the illustration pg 24 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 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 pg 9 e f your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S Video cable
47. d noise bars will not appear This mode is called Fine Still Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold or 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 0000 p LL Stop Button Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause M Button Fast Forward gt gt Button Set to N29 Tracking Eliminates noise bars that appear on screen during playback Factory preset is Auto Tracking To activate Manual Tracking 1 Press TRACKING for approx 2 seconds MT appears 2 Rotate TRACKING so that the noise bars disappear To return to Auto Tracking press TRACKING for approx 2 seconds or set the Power Switch to OFF and then UEM again AT blinks When Auto Tracking finishes the indication disappears e When noise bars appear during playback the camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and AT is displayed e Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on other VCRs or camcorders TBC Time Base Corrector Remo
48. d in the built in memory 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press lt and release quickly The still image is displayed for approx 3 seconds The message DELETE OK PRESS PLAY BUTTON appears To remove the still image you have checked Instant Delete Press gt while the message DELETE PRESS PLAY BUTTON is displayed REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp come on 1900900 jp UJ 4 Previous Page lt lt Button e e Next Page gt gt Button MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch the page 2 move back 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 in 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 e When no still image is stored in memory the screen becomes blue 2 Press gt gt or 44 to select the still image you want to view e Each time lt 4 is pressed the page goes back while each time gt is pressed the page goes next e f there are no st
49. e Protection tab is in the position that allows recording is loaded in the camcorder demonstration is not available DEMO MODE Setting Menu GETTING STARTED E Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Recording Format Setting Recording Mode Setting Tape Length Setting Loading Unloading A Cassette Picture Mode Setting Sen GETTING STARTED Hook on 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 7 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 e If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC 2 Adapter to the camcorder 3 then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 4 REFRESH Button REFRESH Lamp 3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started CHARGE Lamp Battery pack 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Power Switch To Detach The Battery Pack outlet 8 To DC IN
50. e in out or wipe in out Wipes in on a black screen from the centre of the screen towards the corners revealing the scene or wipe out from the corners to the centre leaving a black screen OON REFRESH Button P AE Button 3000 iA DSC Lamp 4 Power Switch NOTES e Only one mode can be engaged at a time e The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode Use in well lit situa tions e In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes picture colour may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by alternating discharge type light sources such as flourescent or mercury vapour lights e This function cannot be activated during Night Scope I pg 36 e The FOG mode cannot be used when the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 39 is activated ANCED 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 on 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 J amp SPORTS High shutter speed clearly captures fast moving action ND ND EFFECT
51. g the selected Snapshot mode If you press during Record Standby still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording 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 pg 41 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 colours 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 44 FEATURES cont REFRESH Button Exposure Control 00040 Eel This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override it and make the adjustment manually Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright
52. gt amp DSC Lamp SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Display TAPE LENGTH T30 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 Pin Up mode no frame EN 43 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 1 v 5 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 lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO The camcorder enters Record Standby mode Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate MENU to select SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate MENU to select FULL or PIN UP and press it Selection is complete The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Then press MENU to close the Menu Screen SNAPSHOT RECORDING Press SNAPSHOT e Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or MJ Snapshot recording takes place usin
53. he 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 e The cassette holder cannot be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode 259 a AA MENU Wheel Power Switch Display PN SUE MENU ES Menu Screen REC MODE SP D ZOOM 50x WIDE OFF S VHS TAPE LENGTH T30 DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT gt RETURN PICTURE PICTURE Menu FINE STANDARD SYSTEM MENU ES gt REC MODE SP D ZOOM WIDE S VHS TAPE LENGTH DISPLAY PICTURE SNAPSHOT gt RETURN Normal Screen GETTING STARTED 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU 4 Rotate MENU to select PICTURE and press it The PICTURE Menu appears Select FINE or STANDARD by rotating MENU and press it Selection is complete 5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU to close the Menu Screen Pictu
54. hecking 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 X Picture mode Protect icon Displays the Picture mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD I 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 m Protect icon When an image is protected against its accidental 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 EXIT lt gt INDEX Menu 1 Set the Power Switch to Gi If the DSC Lamp is 02 x not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select
55. holding down SHIFT press E Left Right WN Up and M Down 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 To End Zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES e Zoom can also be used during still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer e After zooming in on a still video image when normal playback is started the zoomed in effect is momentarily cancelled but then resumes returning magnification to the previously set level O ZEN REFRESH Button COUNTER R M Button 5 Power Switch Display c editing indicator M 0 12 34 Tape Counter START STOP INSERT REW PLAY STOP E CONTROL UNIT cont 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 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 t
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57. ing remains REQUIRED after cleaning consult your nearest JVC dealer USE CLEANING CASSETTE E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show 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 OG m 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 between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e It 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 R03 size x 2 RM V716U Cassette adapter AA R6 size x 1 C P6U or C P7U Please make note of the following ru
58. iting REW lt 44 Button e 12 When all selected scenes have been copied the PAUSE II Button camcorder and VCR enter the Still or Pause mode Press STOP on both units To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF e When finished editing be sure to disconnect the editing cable and the A V cable NOTES e f you performed step 1 C on page 55 MAKE CONNECTIONS keep the remote control pointed at the VCR during editing e The on screen display only appears while the camcorder searches for each scene Power Switch e There may be noise at in or out points on the edited tape with certain VCRs Recording Start Stop Button ag Remote Sensor Ne Bo GO STOP PAUSE R A EDIT VCR REC E ON OFF es Q OS en REFERENCES Lo CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING NOY 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 CAU
59. les for battery use When misused the batteries can leak 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 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 CAUTIONS 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 al read the following cautions p 1 To avoid hazard a do not burn do not short circuit the terminals Terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 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 in a cool dry place Extended ex
60. mages including ones for which you performed the Protect function stored in the camcorder s memory If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory before initialisation first transfer them to a PC and save them If image data is corrupt transfer is impossible 1 Set the Power Switch to GW If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC CANCEL 2 Press P AE for more than 5 seconds The FORMAT Menu appears 3 Rotate MENU to select CANCEL or ENTER then press it e CANCEL does not initialise the memory e ENTER initialises the memory During initialisation ENTER blinks When initialisation is complete the screen becomes blue back FORMAT 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 62 Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete 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 Adapter near a radio
61. nfinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low NOTES e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright e f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate ness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean clear blue sky wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder 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 C7 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 lt gt pg 10 The low contrast warning appears REFRESH Button Set the Power Switch to Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp
62. ng on the tape used I 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 CF pg 66 67 PICTURE Refer to Picture Mode Setting Ix pg 16 SNAPSHOT FULL Displayed when VIDEO the DSC Lamp is not lit pg 43 or DSC the DSC Lamp is lit pg 29 is selected MULTI 4 Displayed when DSC the DSC Lamp is lit C pg 29 is selected MULTI 9 REC TIME Refer to Animation and Time Lapse I pg 48 INT TIME Refer to Time Lapse CF 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 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 Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus TITLE LANG Allows you to select the language ENGLISH CHINESE ARABIC or RUSSIAN of Instant Titles I pg 47 DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 11 JLIP ID NO This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal
63. nnection 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 e 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 e During transfer of the still image the camcorder s screen becomes blue and PCXMODE 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 camcorder s 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 mem
64. o reset the tape counter then press it again for less than 1 second so that M appears Press REW 44 to go a little beyond the beginning of the scene you want to replace press PLAY gt to view the recorded tape and press PAUSE IIl exactly at the Edit In point where the new scene should start Press and hold INSERT C and without releasing INSERT press and release PAUSE 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 press STOP NOTES e During Insert Editing the original audio will be heard from the speaker e After step 5 Retake 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
65. oes not work with S VHS tapes B avoid on screen noise do not perform Still Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly m f the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise use a cleaning cassette Compatibility Between S VHS And VHS Recording m Playback mem Blank tape Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter S VHS VCR cassette e he recorded format S VHS or VHS is automatically detected when playback begins _ S VHS ET WSF recordings Regular VHS VCR cassette recordings e S VHS recorded tapes cannot be viewed on regular VHS VCRs 9090 lt lt Si 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 M The VIDEO Lamp comes on Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU to select gt TO SYSTEM MENU and press it to display SYSTEM MENU Rotate MENU to select REC MODE and press it The REC MODE Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating MENU and press it The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU to close the Menu Screen e LP Long Play is more economical providing twice the recording time NOTES e f the recording mode is swi
66. on appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in 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 1 9 NOTES e f 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 function I 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 gt 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
67. on 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears MENU Wheel Rotate MENU to select the desired function To go from CAMERA MENU to SYSTEM MENU rotate MENU to select TO SYSTEM MENU and press it SYSTEM MENU is composed of 2 pages To go to the next page rotate MENU to select gt NEXT and press it To return to CAMERA MENU from page 2 of SYSTEM MENU rotate MENU to select TO CAMERA MENU and press it Power Switch Display Mm CAMERA MENU Menu Screen gt TO SYSTEM MENU AU FOCUS EXPOSURE Press MENU to display the Setting Menu and rotate it to select the desired setting If you select JLIP ID Press MENU The number blinks Rotate MENU until the desired number appears and press it Then rotate MENU to EXIT SP 50x OFF S VHS ON TAPE LENGTH T30 DISPLAY FULL PICTURE FINE SNAPSHOT FULL gt RETURN Press MENU The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight gt RETURN Press MENU The normal screen reappears REC MODE Setting Menu ex REC MODE C i gt NEXT REC MODE LP D ZOOM 50x WIDE OFF ON S VHS TAPE LENGTH T30 DISPLAY FULL PICTURE FINE SN
68. operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour 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 MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select M W B then press it The M W B Menu appears 4 Rotate MENU to select the 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 MENU The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU 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 Press MENU until MWB begins blinking When
69. ore doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate MENU to move the frame to the desired image and press it A ff padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish to delete by accident 5 Rotate MENU upward to select EXIT then press it twice The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialised 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 MENU to move the frame to the desired image and press it The padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection Rotate MENU upward to select EXIT then press it twice The normal playback screen appears REFRESH Button T J 2 922208 Makes the DSC lamp e come on MENU Wheel Display DELETE DELETE Menu SELECT ALL In case of ALL NEXT DELETE Delete Select 01 02 In case of SELECT DELETE 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 p
70. ored 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 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 brighten the LCD monitor rotate BRIGHT towards To darken the LCD monitor rotate it towards Even 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 Show You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order 7 Set the Power Switch to QEM If the DSC Lamp is not lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select DSC 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU to select SLIDE SHOW and press it The Slide Show starts 4 To stop the Slide Show press MENU twice O eno Picture mode INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their Index number Selected image index information Convenient for c
71. ory delete them gt pg 33 e Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS Night Scope 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 Insert Editing VIDEO Insert Editing Insert A Still Image From The Built In Memory Onto A Tape Audio Dubbing Random Assemble Editing R A Edit REFRESH Button NIGHT SCOPE Button T 21 2200 8 imam C LUC DSC Lamp e Power Switch ADVANCED FEATURES Night Scope 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 Press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO the DSC Lamp goes out or DSC the DSC Lamp comes on Press NIGHT SCOPE 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
72. ots 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 96 The indicators and the picture colour e his may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD on the LCD monitor are not clear monitor is pressed The LCD monitor the viewfinder and e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Gently wipe the LCD monitor the lens have become dirty ex in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it fingerprints won t come out easily An error number i e E03 appears 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 image is out of focus e The dioptre needs to be adjusted I pg 10 e The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of Auto Focus I pg 45 Even though the lens cap is detached e The LENS CAP warning indicator may blink when the the LENS CAP warning indicator camcorder is used in dark areas regardless of whether the lens lt gt pg 67 blinks cap is attached or detached D 60 en JE When VIDEO is selected the DSC Lamp is not lit SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S RECORDING Recording cannot be performed e Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that all
73. ows recording If not slide the tab Some cassettes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape F pg 15 e 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 Recording does not start e The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to X or M I pg 18 Animation or Time Lapse is not Before recording in the Animation mode at the very beginning available 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 programme I pg 48 cont PLAYBACK The tape is running but there is no The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel playback picture e f A V connection is used the TV s VIDEO TV Switch has not been set to VIDEO Playback cannot be performed 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 Playback picture is blurred or e The video heads are dirty or worn out Consult your nearest interrupted JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement The counter indication is blurred during e This is normal Still playback TAPE TRANSPORT The tape stops during fast forward o
74. pg 6 eFade Wipe Button FADE WIPE gt pg e Counter Reset Memory Button COUNTER R M eene CF pg 7 Program AE Button P AE CF pg e Memory Initialise Button CF pg Digital Effect Button DIGIFECT CF pg 9 NIGHT SCOPE Button CF pg REFRESH Button C7 pg 8 18 22 28 D BJECT CF pg D Close Button CF pg 13 MENU Wheel CF pg e BRIGHT Wheel CF pg 18 22 e TRACKING Wheel CF pg Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 28 15 e Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg e Picture Stabiliser Button CF pg Time Base Corrector Button TBC CF pg 17 Power Switch GE OFF AV MJ I gt pg 18 22 28 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE Dioptre Adjustment Control CF pg 29 21 22 30 28 38 61 36 30 15 15 40 30 23 20 69 The connectors to located beneath the cover Connectors S Video Output Connector CF pg 24 Audio Output Connector A CF pg 24 Video Output Connector V CF pg 24
75. portant information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 68 70 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINC CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Mi CAUTIONS f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit from the camcorder or AC Adapter shut it first firmly insert the small end of the power down and unplug it immediately Continue cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer using the camcorder or AC Adapter under wobbly and then plug the larger end of the these conditions could lead to fire or electric power cord into an AC outlet shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself B To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet e vHus H VHS e 625 PAL Cassettes marked amp MIS sH and can be used with this camcorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S amp MIS s ENO NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the
76. posure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and 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 Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 to 40 OTAC 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the 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 fields such as those generated by motors transfo
77. press NIGHT SCOPE repeatedly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds Xj A NIGHT AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted maximum 1 5 sec Xj 1 NIGHT 10X The shutter speed is set to 1 5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity 2 NIGHT 50X GR SXM770A only The shutter speed is set to 1 second to provide 50 times the sensitivity 2 25X GR SXM77EA only The shutter speed is set to half of a second to provide 25 times the sensitivity Appears when the Power Switch is set to NOTES e During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated e Picture Stabiliser pg 20 Program AE With Special Effects I pg 38 and Digital Effects Ix pg 39 e GAIN or S LX in CAMERA MENU I pg 41 e Night Scope does not work when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO or ON lI pg 21 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended ESE eno REFRESH Button Fade Wipe Effects FADE WIPE Button 322527 ij AH 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 DSC Lamp e Press FADE WIPE repea
78. ps of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer CAUTIONS cont For Your Maintenance 1 After Use 1 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 3 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 D 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 lens cleaning paper 4 REMOVE
79. quid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused ATTENTION USERS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES DO NOT DISPOSE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES OR PRODUCTS POWERED BY NON REMOVABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES THESE BATTERIES AND PRODUCTS CAN BE RECYCLED AT THE END OF NORMAL LIFE IN AUSTRALIA RETURN TO YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE OR MAIL TO Hagemeyer Australasia B V 5 7 Garema Circuit Kingsgrove NSW 2208 Australia Attn Service Dept Phone 02 750 3777 IN NEW ZEALAND PLEASE RETURN BATTERIES BY MAIL TO Hagemeyer NZ Limited P D Box 100589 Auckland 1000 Phone 09 415 8758 Z en AC Adapter AP V10A or AP V10EA Battery Pack BN V11U e Lens Cap e CD ROM The CD ROM contains the following 4 software programmes Picture Navigator RM V716U Presto Mr Photo PhotoAlbum ImageFolio CA e S Video Cable e Remote Control Unit AAA R03 Battery x 2 for Remote Control Unit e A V Audio Video Cable ROVIDED ACCESSORIES Cassette Adapter C P7U Shoulder Strap Co AA R6 Battery for Cassette Adapter Core Filter x 5 for provided A V Cable S Video Cable AC Adapter and PC Connection Cable for Windows PC e PC Connection Cable Editing Cable 93 5 mini plug cable ESE ENO How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filters to the provided A V Cable S Video Cable AC Adapter and PC Connection Cable
80. r e The Counter Memory Function has been activated pg 23 rewind Rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be e The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other performed OTHER The picture is blurred in the Quick e This is normal while recording in the LP mode Some noise Review or Retake mode may be present while recording in the SP mode I pg 14 The date and time displays f you remove the power source from the camcorder while the disappear power is on all settings and selections are erased Make sure to turn the camcorder s power off before disconnecting the power source The wrong date and time are displayed e f you have not performed Date Time Setting pg 11 the recorded date and time are not displayed recorded correctly Be sure that Date Time setting is carried out The tape will not eject e The battery pack is running low e f the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees EJECT switch does not function ESE enO 1 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 I pg 33 It is not possible to shoot in sucession A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for approx
81. re Quality Approximate Number of Mode Storable Images STANDARD 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 7 VIDEO PLAYBACK o CONTENTS 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 Stabiliser 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 1Se REFRESH Button ini the DSC lamp go out 09120200 th Ede dud During shooting Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button 25MIN Tape remaining time indicator Approximate MIN gt 60MIN gt 59MIN Now calculating OMIN 1MIN lt 2MIN 3MIN lt Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT Wheel To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor rotate BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display
82. rmers or magnets vertically in their original cases EN 69 Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed 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 the lens directed at extremely bright
83. s in Record Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at the start of playback This is normal Retake 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 forwards the tape and pressing lt 4 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 2 1 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 t is recommended to set the white balance pg 46 to 2 amp when you use the video light e When not using 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
84. switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON While the Sports or High Speed Shutter mode gt pg 38 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the Twilight mode I 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 B Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 22 en REFRESH Button Makes the DSC lamp go out 5j 7 Stop Button Rewind lt lt Button Play Pause gt 11 Button e Fast Forward gt gt Button p BRIGHT Wheel ay gt Power Zoom SN Lever VOL G Speaker Set to VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a tape 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 To stop playback press e Press lt lt to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES
85. t the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Power Switch to If the DSC Lamp is lit press REFRESH for approx 1 second to select VIDEO Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instruc tions NOTE If your VCR has an S Video input connector connect the camcorder and the VCR using the provided S Video cable This can improve the dubbed picture quality CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Remote sensor Power Switch REW EDIT IN OUT 5 P Q E cance L SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The R A Edit counter display appears Press REW 444 FF gt gt to locate the beginning of the scene you want then press EDIT IN OUT to register that point The data appears under IN on the display Press REW 44 FF gt gt to locate the end of the scene and press EDIT IN OUT to register it e The data appears under OUT on the display The total time of the registered scene s is displayed at the bottom of the screen Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene as many as 8 To make corrections press CANCE
86. tched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e S VHS ET recording is not possible when the recording mode is set to LP F pg 12 42 Mm No Tape Length Setting Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used 7 Perform steps 1 through 3 above 2 Rotate MENU to select TAPE LENGTH then press it The TAPE LENGTH Menu appears 3 Rotate MENU to select the correct tape length setting e 30 30 minutes e 45 45 minutes e 50 50 minutes e 60 60 minutes 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN Press MENU to close the Menu Screen NOTE The tape remaining time pg 18 is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected SESE EJECT Switch Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder 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 outward 4 Press the Close button to close the cassette holder until it locks into place 5 Close the LCD monitor NOTES e Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor Toto tale e The cassette holder can t be opened unless a power up slack supply is attached Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette If there is any slack turn t
87. tedly 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 repeat edly until OFF appears OFF is displayed for approx 2 seconds and the fade wipe standby mode is cancelled Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button FADER Fades in out to a black screen 12 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 centre 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 NOTE lower left to upper right leaving a black screen Pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the CJ WINDOW Wipe image during fad
88. the setting is completed MWB stops blinking and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on gt RETURN 4 Press MENU again to close the Menu Screen LL Button 90090 i zs 72000 DSC Lamp MENU Wheel White paper A EA Power Switch To bres The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES 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 colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result 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 colour 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 a DSC Lamp MENU Wheel Power Switch 25
89. tion for 5 minutes APE 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 grey 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 64 EN Controls CD Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON 2 Stop Button STOP IF pg 22 3 Retake Rewind Button RETAKE R gt pg e Quick Review Button G CF pg 21 e Rewind Button R CF pg e Previous Page Button pg 4 Play Pause Button CF pg 22 5 e Retake Forward Button RETAKE F I pg e Fast Forward Button F CF pg Next Page F
90. ugh 4 of Picture Mode Setting on pg 16 3 Rotate MENU to select SNAPSHOT and press it The SNAPSHOT Menu appears Rotate MENU 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 MENU again to close the Menu Screen STILL IMAGE STORAGE 1 Press SNAPSHOT e Regardless of the Power Switch position BY or M 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 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 U P Pin U p mode MULTI 4 Multi Analyser 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyser 9 N29 Some sample images have been stored in the built in memory at the factory If you wish to delete them first remove the Protect function lt pg 32 then perform the Delete function F pg 33 e f a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the WIDE mode t pg 41 the Snapshot im
91. ure the camcorder is secured when shooting in Animation or Time 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 Ct 49 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 60 9 90 GE e oo 500 Co COO o m mm um Functions With the camcorder s Power With the camcorder s Power Switch set to EY or M Switch set to Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out F pg 20 Zoom in out gt pg 51 DISPLAY Button Q SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons CF pg 51 Q REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 22 Buttons FADE WIPE Button Q EFFECT ON OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector D MBR SET Button Ps pg 54 D Down Button CF pg 51 CF pg 53 A DUB Button Playback start C pg 22 D PLAY Button FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search pg 22 D STOP Button Stop F pg 22 D PAUSE Button Pause I pg 22
92. ves 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 M appears 3 After recording or playback press then lt 4 The tape automatically stops at or close to 0 00 00 4 Press to start playback e The counter memory functions in the Fast Forward and Rewind modes e 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 pg 39 Allows you to add creative effects to the playback 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 gt pg 63 2 4 EN IDEO PLAYBACK
93. wer is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s battery runs out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one and reset the VCR brand J terminal I I To S Video Open OLIP Output the cover connector To Video Output and Audio Output connectors A V cable provided Editing cable 93 5 mini plug cable provided S Video cable provided To Audio Video and S Video Input connectors Remote 55 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connec

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