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JVC GR-DVM5 User's Manual

1. HP lt lt O0 O Play button START PLAYBACK Press the Play button ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears PLAYBACK EFFECT Remote sensor Power Dial EFFECT ON OFF NOTES 7o deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect When MONOTONE or SEPIA is activated the MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 Snapshot modes C pg 31 are not available The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia and Strobe The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 44 for more information 5A en Playback Menu PLAYBACK Advanced Features Cont The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Sound 32 kHz 48 kHz Synchro Comp Display and Time Code The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp CF pg 68 69 Display FULL SOUND SOUND2 SOUND1 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE Playback Menu l
2. m 2 SLOW X10 The Shutter Speed is set to 1 6th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity NOTES When using Slow Shutter the image takes on a strobe like effect Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow Shutter is in use If the image is out of focus adjust manually It is also recommended that you use a tripod if possible 4 i Manual Focus Adjustment EN 45 The camcorder in most cases adjusts the focus from approx 5 cm to infinity automatically However when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder adjust the focus manually Factory preset is AUTO Display MANUAL AUTO AUTO OFF P AE OFF EFFECT RETURN Manual Mode Item y Menu Focus zone Manual focus indicator SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out N MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Move the pointer and highlight bar to FOCUS by rotating the Select Dial then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it The Manual Mode Item Menu disap pears and FOCUS is displayed in the upper left corner The focus is locked at this point 4 ADJUST FO
3. 1 min ZEN S N blinking blinking BRIGHT IND ON OFF button Select Dial Brightness Control LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications You can adjust the brightness of the display by You can make the LCD monitor Viewfinder rotating the Select Dial indications appear disappear PRESS IND ON OFF BUTTON When you do not want the indications to appear press the IND ON OFF button for longer than approximately 1 second Certain indications disappear Press again for longer than approx 1 second to make the indicaitons reappear NOTE It is impossible to make the tape running indicator and warnings etc disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder For the indications that can be removed CF7 pg 79 7 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS Rotate the Select Dial until the brightness indicator moves and the display reaches its appropriate brightness 1 e The brightness indication appears on the display max en 20 Self recording Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back and the LCD monitor is fully open approx 909 TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface Shooting The person you are shooting can view himself herself in the LCD monito
4. END Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 70 TIMECODE OFF Select Dial N J ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen 5 SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to SYNCHRO by rotating the Select Dial then press it The value for SYNCHRO is high lighted 6 INPUT CORRECTION DATA Based on the diagnostics performed pg 68 you can now increase the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial upward You can also slow down the VCR speed by rotating the Select Dial downward The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Recording deck Power Dial MENU button Z CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice e Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 65 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected 170R TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer
5. MM JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVM5 a Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp index e html For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference INSTRUCTIONS mesino BS Serial No 2 en an Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F pg 9 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you oe refer to Controls Indications and Connectors C pgs 76 81 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use aie read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 82 84 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
6. lt lt lt 52 Tripod Nlounting lt 5 lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 52 Diopter Adjustment 55 7 Remote Control n 555 lt lt lt lt lt ss2 Operation Mode 5 c2 lt 22 RECORDING Basic Recording S2 S222 Advanced Features lt lt lt PLAYBACK Basic Playback cccccccsseeccccesesecceeeeeeceeeees Advanced Features lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 2 Basic Connections lt lt lt lt Advanced Connections EDITING D DHINS 222222 2222 220122 s lt Digital Dubbing x 222202222666622020522120642641 5 Brand SE T N c c 22222222220060 1022210222 ae Random Assemble Editing For More Accurate Edifing lt lt lt TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER USE CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS COIN CONU GR 2 22212120120222 22t AC Charger Station lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 52 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording LCD Monitor Indications During Play
7. Move the pointer and highlight bar to DISPLAY by rotating the Select Dial then press it The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected G2 NO Ta ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears DISPLAY N DATE TIME DEC 25 98 Date Time Menu SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to RETURN CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears NOTES Connect the camcorder to a TV and set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu The display appears on the connected TV The Indicator Display function overrides these settings Even if you have set ON SCREEN to ON pressing the IND ON OFF button for longer than 1 second removes the indications from the screen Pressing it for longer than 1 second again makes the indications re appear 25 en Scene 5 second recording RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving The 5 Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation But the White Balance remains in the previously adjusted condition While the 5 Second mode is activated Fade Wipe F pg 37 P AE
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9. 23 OSen For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Standby to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you ve recorded scenes you didn t want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Diagnosing VCR s against Camcorder Timing Remote sensor Power Dial Program 1 UE Loa TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 R A EDIT ON OFF Random Assemble Editing Menu PREPARE FOR R A EDIT Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE e f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e l the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording e Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen CHOOSE A SCENE Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point m en OQ Adjustment of VCR s against Camcorder Timing Display 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUNDI A SYNCHRO 0 0 DISPLAY ON TIMECODE OFF
10. During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT Open the camco
11. This is normal OFF This function is disabled NOTE The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation SOUND MODE Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz 32 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recom mended for use when performing Audio Dubbing with another digital camcorder 48 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels NOTE A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing with another digital camcorder DEMO MODE Demonstration Mode This setting demonstrates certain functions such as P AE Effects pg 44 etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When the camcorder is turned off DEMO MODE is set to OFF NOTE If a tape is in the camcorder the Demo mode cannot be turned on FADE WIPE Effects IMPORTANT EN c2 Z If certain P AR Fffects pg 44 are activated some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used If you select a Fade Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation the indication blinks Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene Refer to pages 37 42 for Fade Wipe effects and techniques Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu Display FADER WIPE FOCUS EXPOSURE EJP WIPE NDO W BALANCE PIR MANUAL Wil HUTTER PAUSE M A FADER OFF WIPE SEL
12. black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie OFF Select OFF when you don t want to use either of the above modes NOTES When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast forward or rewind During Full Auto operation both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 4 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont ZOOM Zoom magnification You can select 10X 40X or 100X maximum zoom magnifications 10X Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording 40X Flectronic processing Digital zoom that lets you get closer up 100X Electronically processed images at 100 times magnification NOTES Even if 40X or 100X is selected Digital Zoom magnification of over 10X cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing 5SD mode 7 pg 28 Picture Wipe Dissolve function L3 pg 39 Snapshot gt pg 30 etc are activated During Full Auto mode 40X is selected automatically DIS Digital Image Stabilizer When recording while holding the camcorder in your hand or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image ON Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up QQ appears during recording OFF When shooting with the ca
13. button on the lock lever and slide the lock lever to the release position Then slide the battery lock switch to the release position NOTES When the battery remaining power indicator appears Camcorder lock lever as that means the battery power is close to nil with release button When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Each time you start shooting the camcorder chooses the battery pack that has more remaining power and uses that as the power supply That means both battery packs will be exhausted at roughly the same time Date Time Settings EN 13 Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times It is your choice to display it or not during playback E pg 55 LCD monitor REC MODE WIDE MODE AGC aT TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Recording Menu g ON SCREEN Select Dial DISPLAY gt RETURN Date Time Menu N 2 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and open the LCD monitor fully e The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on e The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees ACCESS RECORDING MENU ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO DATE TIME MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the Date Time Menu appears 4 INPUT DATE AND
14. filter VIDEO AUDIO cable provided Red to AUDIOR White to AUDIO L e Core filter Yellow to VIDEO Core provided filter Remote sensor 1 MAKE CONNECTIONS Make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV I pg 58 e Connections should be made while the power is off Making connections with the power on can lead to electrical shock or malfunctions 2 START SOURCE PLAYBACK First turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial Press PLAY and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control Make sure to point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor e The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen or the LCD monitor 3 EXECUTE FADE WIPE IN IF NECESSARY Press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You can t use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 Editing cable provided e To remote pause connecter DISPLAY To AUDIO IN connector L R PLAY FADE WIPE R A EDIT ON OFF ite to AUDIO L VIDEO IN eannector Yellow to VIDEO VCR Recording deck To S VIDEO OUT connector S VIDEO cable To S VIDEO f IN connector Source tape Camcorder NOTES When using a JVC VCR wit
15. gt FADER WHITE B P AE K EFFECT E BW RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial ACCESS FADER WIPE MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to FADER WIPE by rotating the Select Dial and then press it The Fader Wipe Menu appears SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial then press it FADER BLACK FADER MOSAIC FADER B W Lock button START STOP button Power Dial e The Fader Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears START RECORDING Press START STOP to start recording and activate fade or wipe in OR END RECORDING Press START STOP to end recording and activate fade or wipe out TO CANCEL FADE WIPE EFFECTS In step 4 move the pointer and highlight bar to OFF Press the Select Dial 3 5 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Fades and Wipes A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen Fade In Wipe In or disappears leaving a black or white screen Fade Out Wipe Out Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader Wipe Menu lt gt pg 37 Select any one effect from Wa Bx 3z BW EJ GJ EG
16. in the Recording Menu C pg 34 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effect during a scene transition C pg 44 22 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance CF pg 43 25 Connect the optional headphones to the head phones connector gt pg 76 e Adjust the sound volume during playback c pg 51 EN 793 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26 DISPLAY is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu Interface shooting is performed 26 During recording the date time does not appear 27 The indicators and messages do not appear on screen 27 ON SCREEN is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu 28 e You have made the indica tors disappear 28 The indicators do not appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 29 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 29 In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteris tics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer 30 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 30 The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 31 The indicators and the image color on the
17. memory again but don t turn the power off when you re OO finished Please be advised that power also shuts RESUME RECORDING off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the If you start recording a new scene within 5 Record Standby mode minutes of the end of the previous recording The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is without having turned the camcorder s power not sored off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene 4 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Random Variations When BIR is selected the camcorder chooses one of the fades wipes at random START RECORDING Press START STOP The camcorder does the rest selecting an effect at random e The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In If you press START STOP during record ing Record Standby mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out when you resume recording it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In NOTE The Picture Wipe Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated START STOP button ma mwl FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU EFFECT Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left h ORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in L WINDOW toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the
18. BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V60U AC Charger Station should be used with AC 120 V 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V60U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a AA V60U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium cell battery for remote control unit The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electronic Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present
19. Charging Two Battery Packs If two battery packs are attached to the AC Charger Station one attached to the AC Charger Station and one in the camcorder attached to it they will be charged in the order that they were attached The charging time for two BN V607U battery packs is approx 180 minutes NOTES To charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder be sure to switch off the camcorder first If it is not switched off charging will not begin The charging time for a BN V615U battery pack is approx 180 minutes 60 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Connections Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the Digital Printer GV DT1 optional allows you to print out the images or to transfer the captured image from the Digital Printer to a personal computer It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing lt pg 63 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration To AC outlet C2 OOOO OOOO OOOO O42 PAE AAE RAR To PARALLEL A PRINTER connector Video unit equipped with a DV input connector Printer cable commercially To PARALLEL available 2 way Parallel To DV IN Interface connector A ee connector DV cable optional 5P EES one Ee rr To DV IN To DV OUT IN connector connector Connector is under the cover CONFIRM POWER OFF
20. Disengage the Squeeze mode gt pg 33 13 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed pg 39 e Change the setting of either the System Menu or the Power Dial F pg 35 Do not attempt to take a Snapshot when performing T Zoom CF pg 30 34 14 Set the Power Dial to MW F pg 19 15 Turn off Sepia and Mono tone CF pg 44 16 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow before adding Dissolve to a scene transition C7 pg 44 t e Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to OFF F pg 33 e Make sure you have selected the P AE Effects you want before starting editing F pg 44 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 72 TROUBLESHOOTING Cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don t work 19 The Picture Wipe function doesn t work 20 Even when Slow Shutter isn t selected the image looks like it is activated 21 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe effect is activated 22 White Balance cannot be 22 e The Sepia or Monotone activated effect is activated 23 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 24 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 25 During recording sound cannot be heard 18 The last selected editing 18 Select Picture Wipe or
21. Effects pg 43 and other manual operations cannot be performed Lock button START STOP button Power Dial Dissolves during 5 second mode recording Select 5SD at the System Menu CF pg 36 5SD MODE appears in step 2 below 5S MODE After 5 sec g MANUAL PAUSE Record one 5 second clip and the image at the end of the clip is stored If you record the next clip within 5 minutes the previous scene 5S MODE dissolves as the new scene appears e f you turn the power off the stored image will be lost SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to 5S while pressing down the lock button located on the dial 2 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx 90 degrees 5S MODE appears 3 ENGAGE 5S MODE Then press START STOP The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e If you press and hold START STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged Record Standby END 5 SECOND MODE RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the BY MW or OFF position 4 To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Mode instead of pressing START STOP in step 3 press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 6 second still C pg 30 When SCENE is set to ANIM F pg 36 this func
22. LCD monitor are not clear 32 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 31 This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed 34 The LCD monitor indications blink 34 Certain FADE WIPE P AE Effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 32 e The speaker volume is too great 33 The LCD monitor and the 33 lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 26 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu lt gt pg 13 e During interface shooting the date time does not appear CF pg 25 e Press the IND ON OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear lt gt pg 24 27 Set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu lt gt pg 27 e Press the IND ON OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear lt gt pg 24 28 Press the IND ON OFF button for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear lt gt pg 24 29 e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor F pg 24 25 30 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Dial to OFF and let the unit cool down 32 e Turn the speaker volume down pg 51 33 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage 34 Re read the sections covering FADE WIPE P AE Effects and DIS lt pgs 34 37 44 CONTINUED ON NEXT
23. PAGE 4a 35 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 36 The LCD monitor indications are distorted 37 An unusual mark appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 38 An error indication F01 E06 appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 39 The charge indicator on the AC Charger Station does not light 40 The recording mode indicator LP blinks on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 41 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor 42 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen TROUBLESHOOTING Cont 35 e The LCD monitor or the viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 36 s During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor Indications appear distorted This is not a defect 38 eA malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures e This occurs when recording in the LP mode is not available After the indica
24. Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes Full Auto mode 3 Manual mode M 5 second mode recording 5S Self Timer mode and PLAY According to the Power Dial position you have selected FAAUTO or MANUAL appears in the upper left corner When set to When set to EV My 5S or X F AUTO MANUAL PAUSE PAUSE To turn on the camcorder first turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except OFF then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor When turning the Power Dial from OFF to any other position press and hold the lock button located on the dial Lock button Power lamp Full Auto EX Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments aiii Suitable for standard recording M I Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want UY more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode Allows you to record in 5 second clips to keep the action moving Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode however manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are effective Self Tiere 8 Allows you camcorder operator to become part of the scene once the eee camcorder is set This mode is similar to the Self Timer on film cameras Playback PLAY Allows you to play back a recording gt pg 50 61 Allows you to swit
25. Record Standby mode END SELF TIMER RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the EY MW or OFF position e When turning to OFF it is not necessary to press down the lock button To Take A Snapshot In The Self Timer Mode In step 3 press SNAPSHOT instead of START STOP After 15 seconds a 6 second still is recorded After that the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession Lock button SNAPSHOT button Power Dial Select Dial MENU button REC MODE PHOTO MODE FRAME WIDE MODE SCENE S ZOOM 0 BEEP TALLY DIS y WIND CUT GAIN UP AGC SOUND MODE TO DATE TIME MENU ID NUMBER ATO SYSTEM MENU DEMO MODE During snapshot Recording Menu System Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is open fully ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO SYSTEM MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press it and the System Menu appears SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Move the pointer and highlight bar to PHOTO MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press it and choose the appropriate mode among the five Snapshot modes F pg 31 by rotating it S
26. START STOP button lt pg 20 Starts recording or stops recording to make the camcorder enter the record standby mode Volume switch VOLUME lt pg 50 51 Adjusts the sound volume during playback Zoom switch T W lt gt pg 26 Adjusts zoom during recording Speaker F pg 50 51 During playback the sound can be heard D MENU button lt pg 32 Press this button to make the Menu appear IND ON OFF button CF pg 24 Press and hold this button for more than approx 1 second to make the indications appear on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 22 Battery cover open switch BATTERY F pg 11 Slide down to open the battery cover Bottom of camcorder 23 OPEN EJECT switch lt pg 14 Slide the switch down when loading unloading a tape Function Navigator Dial Select Dial F pg 24 32 Adjusts the brightness of the screen or selects the Menu etc Referred to in this manual as Select Dial 5 When connecting to the AC Charger Station or the Battery Holder optional this part fixes the connection Grip Hand strap eyelet lt gt pg 16 7 Tripod mounting socket lt pg 17 AC Charger Station connector gt pg 12 58 Connects to the AC Charger Station provided or the Battery Holder optional 75en AC Charger Station S INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Cont DC charger lt pg 10 Attach the battery pack to charge 2 Camcorder attachment part F pg 5
27. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION No power is supplied 2 SET DATE TIME appears 3 Recording cannot be performed 4 There is no playback 4 picture 5 Some functions are not available using the MENU button 6 Some functions are not available using the Select Dial 7 The focus does not adjust automatically 8 The cassette won t load properly 9 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions don t work 2 3 5 The Power Dial is set to IM 6 7 e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e The built in rechargeable clock lithum battery is discharged and the previ ously set date time is erased e The tape s record safety tab is set to SAVE e The Power Dial is set to PLAY e TAPE END appears e The cassette s cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Dial is set to EY 5S or AV e Focus is set to MANUAL e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The Power Dial is not set to PLAY 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 3 e Connect the AC Charger Station securely F pg 12 e Re
28. TIME Move the pointer and highlight bar to DATE TIME by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and month is highlighted and begins blinking Rotating the Select Dial input the month Press the Select Dial Repeat the procedure to input the day year hour and minute wO ON e Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer and highlight bar are set to RETURN to exit Press MENU The Recording Menu appears Lock button Power lamp Power Dial MENU button g Regarding Built in Rechargeable Battery To store the date time in memory a rechargeable clock lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station or while the battery pack installed in the camcorder continues to supply power to the camcorder the clock lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder It is also possible to use the camcorder without the date time setting NOTE If you don t exit the Date Time Menu the clock display will not move but the camcorder s internal clock continues to ope
29. a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery properly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire CAUTION applies to the AC Charger Station TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V607U or BN V615U battery pack and to recharge it the provided multi voltage AC Charger Station AA V60U An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat t
30. button Volume switch Speaker VOLUME SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial The Power lamp comes on OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor VIEWING RECORDING Press H gt appears and the recorded footage can be viewed The sound is heard from the speaker END PLAYBACK Press m Set the Power Dial to OFF e When turning to OFF it is not necessary to press down the lock button e When the viewfinder is pulled out the LCD monitor cannot be used REWIND TAPE Press lt 4 44 is displayed If you rewind all the way to the end of the tape it stops automatically To Perform High Speed Search press lt 4 or gt gt after pressing H gt The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed Watch in the LCD monitor and when you reach the spot you want to see press II gt and normal playback resumes during playback press and hold lt lt or B The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes a slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High Speed Search This is not a malfunction Playback Sound You can hear sound from the speaker or using headphones connected to the headphones connector during playback To adjust the sound volume slide the VOLUME switch The sound volume indication is displayed Slide the VOLUME sw
31. hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it EN 83 e No picture and sound during playback blue back screen e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears In such cases use the optional Cleaning Cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette s instructions If after using the Cleaning Cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer 54 EN INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been test
32. lens hood attached 25 5 mm with the lens hood detached 2 5 180 000 pixels TFT LCD panel 0 55 color LCD 113 000 pixels 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 47 W x 135 H x 81 D mm 1 7 8 x 5 3 8 x 3 1 4 with the LCD monitor closed or with the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 440 g 1 0 Ibs without cassette and battery Approx 530 g 1 2 Ibs incl cassette and battery 1 Vp p 75Q unbalanced analog output via 3 5 mm AV output connector 4 pin IEEE1394 conformity digital output input 8 dBs 1 kQ analog output via 3 5 mm AV output connector Stereo via 3 5 mm AV output connector 62 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 3 5 mm stereo Monaural CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SOn AC Charger Station General Power U S A and Canada Other Countries Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors S Video Video Audio JLIP Editing SPECIFICATIONS Cont AC 120 VA 60 Hz AC 110 to 240 V u 50 60 Hz 20W DC 7 2 V 0 77 A charge DC 6 3 V 1 8 A VTR 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F when charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F 80 mm W x 39 mm H x 146 mm D 3 3 16 x 1 9 16 x 5 3 4 Approx 360 g 0 8 Ibs Y 1Vp p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 Vp p 75 Q analog output 1Vp p 75 Q analog output 8 dBs 1 kQ ana
33. lock button located on the dial OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor fully The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on 9 e The LCD monitor turns on off automatically when it is opened closed at approx 90 degrees while the Power Dial is set to any operation mode except OFF e The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees 3 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears SET RECORDING MODE First move the pointer and highlight bar to REC MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the parameter SP or LP is highlighted Select SP or LP by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial twice to exit from the Recording Menu e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound l6 GETTING STARTED Cont Grip Strap Attachment START STOP Bottom of camcorder Length adjuster strap eyelet Hand strap eyelet ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB HAND STRAP EYELET Open the pad and thread the g
34. scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Dial was set to OFF e The power is off 19 e The Slow Shutter effect is activated e The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu 20 e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light ni image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter 21 The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use 23 e This is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction 24 e This is not a malfunction 25 e The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector e The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated gt pg 39 Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased pg 39 The Tin c automati cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode pg 39 Make sure the Squeeze mode Cinema mode or Slow Shutter effect is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function pg 33 44 If you want the lighting to look more nu set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF
35. step 3 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lit environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in 48 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction FOCUS FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE EXPOSURE AUTO W BALANCE AW BALANCE AUTO FADER FADER OFF WIPE WIPE OFF P AE P AE EFFECT EFFECT RETURN White Balance Adjustment Select Dial mal fa Q x Lock button Power Dial CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MENT Press the Select Dial again Selection is complete The indication W BAL changes to MANUAL SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out 2 To Return To Automatic White Balance 2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM select AUTO in step 3 Or set the Power Dial MENU to W Press the Select Dial The Man
36. the LCD monitor Push the viewfinder back in la GETTING STARTED Cont Remote Control Unit You can use the RM V712U to control the camcorder When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx 5 m The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting START STOP Button F pg 21 PAUSE IN connector CF pg 65 Zoom Buttons I pg 52 AUDIO MONITOR Button F pg 55 DISPLAY Button F pg 62 SHIFT Button lt pg 52 MBR SET Button F pg 64 Down Button pg 52 SLOW Rewind Forward te Buttons lt gt pg 51 B Left Right Buttons z KES 2 i C pg 52 FADE WIPE Button lt gt pg 65 EFFECT Button Operation Buttons C pg 53 gt pg 52 62 Up Button CF pg 52 EFFECT ON OFF Button F pg 53 R A EDIT Buttons gt pg 65 67 Installing The Battery The RM V712U uses one lithium battery CR2025 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the knob as shown INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click e Read the caution concerning lithium batteries gt pg 2 mm wnlQ Operation Mode Tuning the
37. 0 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE _ ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fa
38. 710 eee eee rere nee ers ee CF pg 10 CINEMA vooixsg 66366966466 RT r pg 33 Classic FIII 9u 0011 naniasee CF pg 44 Cleaning The Camcorder siisseauadaocssan CF pg 75 Connections sasieccevivecsderssierce CF pg 12 56 63 65 De Date Time Display CF7 pg 27 55 Date Time SGLHITTPS ssesssisdodslLainslseesibosseasaet I gt pg 13 Demonstration Mode n se CF pg 36 Deitat DUD DING sszgssasaastgsoai2303iayk3a00 3050 86s CF pg 63 Digital Image Stabilizer CF pg 34 A AN POG 0007 1 c CF pg 34 IMT UN 9421 75 4010aiptriidt9 lao fikiniidiooaetgl I gt pg 62 63 E EA cee rcer errr errr rrr CF pg 62 63 Exposure Control san eae12400 i66xggk44sasaass be I gt pg 46 F DoD E E E E E C pg 28 Second MOUE edinirse CF pg 28 FadeIn OU sirpana CF pg 38 Focus Adjustment sesssssssessrssssesssecssese CF pg 45 G TAM eae aca r pg 34 NOUS 31520161201 1622012406 6600 01142429288 956 0 e 216102820812 F pg 47 J1 917 er CF pg 47 L LCD monitor Viewfinder MGIC ALONG TT acc CF pg 79 81 Lithium lon Battery CF pg 2 5 82 Loading A TC T cererea CF pg 14 M MODO DO T 5 2 Gsesegienuec iaa oa r pg 44 Motor Drive Mode oseere CF pg 31 O On Screen Menus CF pg 32 37 43 53 54 Operation Mode s aaiogteistsan0tbecatllagiaglesdtai CF pg 19 P PAE EMOCUS sx1xc6oxi0scusie96sx08ecoll sa CF pg 43 44 53 Pictur
39. 8 Attach the camcorder to this part when charging the battery installed in the camcorder or when editing 3 Multi connector lt pg 58 The AC Charger Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object if the pins are damaged the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure 4 EDIT connector CF pg 65 Using an editing cable connect to the remote control or VCR G JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol connector Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using JLIP Player Pack optional etc NOTE Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the AC Charger Station s JLIP connector If the camcorder is turned off because the Power Dial is set to OFF or due to Auto Shut Off etc while the JLIP program software is used it will be impossible to control the connected devices from the computer In such a case first try turning the camcorder on again or unplug the JLIP connection cable from the AC Charger Station s JLIP connector Then initialize or run the software again Auto Shut Off If 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode or in the Pause mode the camcorder s power shuts off automatically to conserve energy 6 S VIDEO OUT connector lt pg 58 65 e Outputs S Video signal e Connect to a video unit equipped with an S Vid
40. CUS Rotate the Select Dial So e A blinks while rotating the Select Dial upward to focus on faraway targets and W blinks while rotating the Select Dial downward to focus on closer targets e When the focus reaches its near or far limit the or amp will begin blinking e When focus cannot be adjusted manually try zooming in or out then try the manual focus adjustment again ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM Lock button Power Dial Select Dial Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial Focus adjustment is complete The indication changes from FOCUS to MANUAL 2 elf you want to reset the focus repeat from step 2 To Change To Auto Focus rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The manual focus indicators disappear Or set the Power Dial to EY NOTES After the Power Dial is set to OFF Manual Focus is reset to AUTO When FOCUS is not displayed Manual Focus Adjustment is not available To make it appear press IND ON OFF for longer than 1 second or repeat from step 2 Manual focus is recommended in the following situations e When shooting a flat wall a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast e When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject e When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern e When shooting u
41. During Digital Zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing 5SD mode I pg 28 Picture Wipe Dissolve function CF pg 39 Snapshot CF pg 30 etc are activated Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the zoom switch is set all the way to W Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom switch E 1 10X optical zoom zone Zoom display RECORDING Advanced Features EN P 1 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Dial is set to W 5S or you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not You must first set the date and time see Date Time Settings gt pg 13 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu The Date Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set to EY Display Lock button REC MODE WIDE MODE TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Power Dial MENU button IND ON OFF button g enia utp Select Dial Q N J SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO DATE TIME MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press it and the Date Time Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION
42. Eel and Ea of the Fader Wipe Menu FADE Example FADER WHITE Fade In Fade Out WIPE Example _ WIPE SCROLL Wipe In START STOP button Wipe Out ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN NOTE Press START STOP to start recording and the You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically pressing and holding the START STOP button ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene press START STOP Before the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically mm EN V27 Picture Wipe Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader Wipe Menu CF pg 37 Select any one effect from 4 P LJP LJP LP Fe P CIP and EP of the Fader Wipe Menu Previous scene end Example P WIPE SCROLL The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene START STOP button 7 START RECORDING NOTES Press START STOP f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE This disables the Picture Wipe Dissolve Press START STOP when one scene is finished combination When this happens the Picture The point at which the scene ended is stored in Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Try recording
43. Indicator may not light In this case remove the Battery Pack from the AC Charger Station then try charging again Since the AC Charger Station processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one INFORMATION The AC Charger Station provided enables you to charge not only one battery pack but also one battery pack installed in the camcorder F pg 59 SSL en l Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 30 C 50 F and 86 F 20 to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible See table below for recording time under the following conditions e The temperature is approximately 20 C 68 F However e f the temperature is below 10 C 50 F or e If zoom or Record Standby is engaged or LCD monitor is used repeatedly continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Approximate recording time unit min No i batteries tosun hawer LCD monitor off LCD monitor on MEE E Viewf
44. MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Recording Menu 5 H Power Dial PHOTO MODE FRAME CENE 5 Select Dial BEEP TALLY ON WIND CUT OFF SOUND MODE 32kHz ID NUMBER 06 MENU button DEMO MODE OFF N lam N Q System Menu SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to RETURN SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Move the pointer and highlight bar to TO SYSTEM MENU by rotating the Select Dial then press it The System Menu appears 4 SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial then press it The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE SYSTEM MENU Press the Select Dial twice Setting is complete and the System Menu disappears 6 si RECORDING Advanced Features Cont FRAME lt FULL lt MULTI 4 MULTI 9 PIN UP 5S gt 5SD ANIM tsi t PHOTO MODE SCENE BEEP TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID NUMBE
45. ONS Connect the AC Charger Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 58 Please also refer to your VCR s instruction manual before dubbing START PLAYBACK Press the Play button gt to play back the source tape START RECORDING While watching on the connected TV engage your VCR s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording PAUSE RECORDING Engage your VCR s pause mode to stop recording a segment END RECORDING Press the Stop button W to stop the source tape and engage the VCR s stop mode Ww 44 gt gt WO Play button Power Dial Stop button Lock button IND ON OFF button NOTES You can use Playback Zoom t pg 52 or Playback Effects C pg 53 in step 2 Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the remote control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu 3 pg 54 to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording 7o show or hide all indications press the IND ON OFF button on the camcorder for longer than 1 second Digital Dubbing EN 63 It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto other video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is
46. PENJAN FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE Select Dial SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial Open the LCD monitor fully ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial to activate FULL SOUND SOUND2 Power Dial Lock button MENU button SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press the Select Dial and the pointer and highlight bar automatically move to END e To set parameters for other functions repeat steps 3 and 4 CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial again and the menu disappears m ENDO Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture 32 kHz is preset to SOUND 1 and 48 kHz is preset to FULL SOUND RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2 iB Wi FULL SOUND SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 R sound is output on both channels When watching a ta
47. R DEMO MODE This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a computer 01 to 99 RETURN PHOTO MODE See pages 30 and 31 SCENE 5 Second Mode lt pg 28 5S Pressing START STOP allows you to take a 5 second clip Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings 5SD you record a 5 second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2 second period ANIM Animation Each time you press START STOP a 1 8 second recording is taken By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it s moving e Animation is not available in the LP mode If you tried to record in the LP mode after setting ANIM the recording mode indicator LP begins to blink and recording goes on in the SP mode NOTE During use of SCENE effect focus F pg 45 and exposure control F pg 46 enter Full Auto operation BEEP TALLY The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Tally lamp lights up during recording ON To activate the beep and tally lamp OFF To turn off the beep and tally lamp OFF lt gt ON WIND CUT When activated this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind ON When shooting in high winds set to ON to reduce noise e EN appears e The quality of the sound will change
48. R OUTPUT TO TV INPUT EN 5 7 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Charger Station as the power supply instead of the battery pack C pg 12 Never connect any other VIDEO AUDIO cable than the provided VIDEO AUDIO cable to the camcorder s AV OUT connector When using the provided VIDEO AUDIO cable make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter improves performance of equipment 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 To keep the camcorder s display from appearing on the TV screen during playback press the IND ON OFF button for longer than 1 second While the VIDEO AUDIO cable is connected to the AV OUT connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker OSen VCR TV Connection using AC Charger Station PLAYBACK Basic Connections Cont Please refer to your VCR and or TV instruction manual s when connecting To S VIDEO OUT connector S VIDEO cable Yellow to VIDEO _lmI VIDEO AUDIO cable provided Core filter provided To AC outlet Paj Power cord Power lamp CAMERA charger indicator To S VIDEO IN connector Red to AUDIO R E White to AUDIO L mm To VIDEO AUDIO IN connectors Connect when the S VIDEO cable is not used CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder
49. STATUS Make sure all the units are turned off ATTACH CAMCORDER TO AC CHARGER STATION Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station referring to step 2 as shown in the illustration on pg 58 CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR Pull out the connector cover and open it Make connections to the device you want to connect to using the DV cable as shown in the illustration CONNECT PRINTER TO PC Connect the printer cable to the printer s PARALLEL connector and the PC s PARALLEL PRINTER connector EN 6 I SUPPLY POWER Plug the AC Charger Station s power cord into an AC outlet TURN ON POWER Turn the camcorder s Power Dial to PLAY E or M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the other units NOTES You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output from the DV OUT IN connector only when using the AC Charger Station For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time This camcorder can also be used as a recorder F pg 63 Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units 62 EN Dubbing EDITING You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape Refer to your VCR s instruction manual for details Player Remote sensor VCR Recording deck MAKE CONNECTI
50. Snapshot mode cannot be 72 The Squeeze mode is used selected 13 Digital Zoom doesn t work 14 P AE Effects and Fade Wipe Effects don t work 15 The Black amp White Fader doesn t work 16 The Dissolve function doesn t work 17 Scene transition does not go as expected 13 10X optical zoom is selected e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition e 5 Second recording was done with the Power Dial set to 5S and with 5SD selected in the System Menu e Snapshot was attempted during Digital Zoom 14 e The Power Dial is set to BY or 55 15 The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated 16 P AE Effect Sepia Monotone or Slow is activated e The Squeeze mode is selected e The previously selected P AE Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 17 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve F pg 39 or Dissolves during 5 second mode recording CF pg 28 there is a cy ofa fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 10 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback pg 58 e Close the cassette s cover F pg 14 11 Select 5S or 5SD in the System Menu CF pg 36 12
51. anufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always attach and use the provided hand strap Hold the camcorder firmly in your hand with the strap securely around your wrist Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the camcorder to the AC Charger Station connecting cables AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Editing DC and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall re
52. automatically move to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 3 and 4 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press the Select Dial Selection is complete and the menu disappears SP lt gt LP REC MODE WIDE MODE OFF gt SQUEEZE gt CINEMA ZOOM DIS GAIN UP 10X gt 40X gt 100X TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ON gt OFF AGC gt AUTO A2 gt OFF MEND REC MODE Recording mode You can change the tape recording speed LP tape speed is slower than SP allowing LP to record 1 5 times longer than SP NOTES Tapes shot in LP mode are recommended to be played back on this unit Playback may not be successful on other units When the Power Dial is set to EN the manually adjusted recording mode is used WIDE MODE This recording mode is compatible with wide screen TVs 16 9 aspect ratio When using this mode please refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion HZ appears During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 During play back recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder
53. ayed on the playback screen OFF The Time Code does not appear OFF The date is not displayed 5 6 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections VCR TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorder Please refer to your VCR and or TV instruction manual s when connecting To VIDEO IN connector Core filter To _ VIDEO AUDIO White to AUDIO L TV or VCR cable provided F Red to AUDIO R To AV OUT connector To AUDIO IN connector L R Connector is under the cover CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder s power is off Pull out the connector cover and open it If Using A VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Refer to your VCR s instruction manual TURN ON POWER Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Time Code set to ON or OFF in the Playback Menu CF pg 54 e Playback Sound Mode Display set the Power Dial to M press the MENU button and set ON SCREEN in the Date Time Menu E pg 13 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Dial back to PLAY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration CF pg 56 CONNECT VC
54. back And Digital Dubbing Warning Indications CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY OF TERMS INDEX IKOE Charging The Battery Pack GETTING STARTED The battery pack has not been charged at the factory Before using it be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station ATTACH Battery pack BN V607U To AC outlet DETACH Power cord AC Charger Station AA V60U DC OUT jack Power lamp Plug the AC Charger Station s power cord in to an AC outlet The power lamp comes on ATTACH BATTERY Attach while making sure the marks are facing down and aligned with the correspond ing marks on the AC Charger Station indicate charging has started CONFIRM STATUS When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished DETACH BATTERY Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow and lift off e Remember to unplug the AC Charger Station s power cord from an AC outlet Battery Approximate charging time BN V615U 180 min optional SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER NOTES f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the AC Charger Station during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops C pg 12 When using the AC Charger Station be sure to use the supplied power cord only When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period the Charger
55. ch off the camcorder After setting to this position Manual Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to AUTO 5 second mode recording 5S 20a 1 RECORDING Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations C7 pgs 10 19 Set the Power Dial to EY and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features NOTE Before starting recording make sure you set the date and time pg 13 Even if they don t appear during recording you can display them during playback F pg 55 Lock button Power Dial During recording y START STOP button IND ON OFF button Record Standby Tally lamp NOTES The image will not appear simultaneously in the SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to E while pressing down the lock button located on the dial LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx 90 degrees on and the scene you re aimed at appears e The Record Standby mode is engaged START RECORDING When PAUSE appears press START STOP A beep signals the start of recording and the tally lamp comes on STOP RECORDING e The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode END RECORDING When you re finished recording push back the viewfinder or close the LCD monitor until it clicks the lens cover closes and the power lamp goes out is pushed back and the LCD monitor is closed and loc
56. d If certain P AE Effects 7 pg 44 are activated some Snapshot modes cannot be used If you select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the current situation the PHOTO indication blinks when you press the SNAPSHOT button 32n Menus RECORDING Advanced Features Cont The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions Recording Mode Wide Mode Zoom Magnification Digital Image Stabilizer Gain Up Date Time Menu System Menu The following selection procedure applies to Recording Mode Wide Mode Zoom Magnifica tion Stabilization and Gain Up Please refer to pages 33 34 for details REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AGC TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU SE Select Dial TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU N 7 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial then press it The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected Power Dial MENU button SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle the available settings of the selected function by rotating the Select Dial Stop when the one you need is displayed Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar
57. e Menu pg 13 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Dial back to PLAY Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack NOTES Never touch the connector on the bottom of the camcorder or on the AC Charger Station If the pins are damaged the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure Never connect any cable other than the provided cable to the AC Charger Station s VIDEO and AUDIO OUT connectors When using the provided VIDEO AUDIO cable or S VIDEO cable make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the AC Charger Station The core filter improves performance of equipment If TV VCR is equipped with only one audio connector use a conversion plug commercially available 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 To keep the camcorder s display from appearing on the TV screen during playback press the IND ON OFF button for longer than 1 second If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the AC Charger Station you can charge the battery pack After doing steps 1 and 2 on pg 58 plug the AC Charger Station s power cord into an AC outlet The AC Charger Station s CAMERA charger indicator starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun When it stops blinking but stays on charging is complete The charging time for one BN V607U battery pack is approx 90 minutes
58. e Wipe Dissolve lt lt CF pg 39 5 9519 8101 010101 h CF pg 54 PAV OAC 3499011 c CF pg 52 Power AC Battery Su4estaybsxblgiioboxsikebee CF pg 11 12 R Random Assemble Editing CF pg 65 69 Record Safety Tab 3s 2x246acs5 88 sgeoxEBigftdaoog su CF pg 14 Record Standby sssssi166162g1620 66414ue14d8S0616s4ps CF pg 21 Recording FORMAL ssiri CF pg 8 Recording MOE siiassicasibbbkia46163d800040224 33ANI CF pg 15 Recording Menu s as3a43488046 34362440xa05 CF pg 32 34 Remote Control kssssessessesfsassulskbapbiesasabesteei CF pg 18 S SEE E 1 Tr T1 CF pg 29 DEN h c r pg 44 Set Go c CF pg 64 n7 a a n CF pg 44 Slow motion playback CF pg 51 Slow SIN TC F2 sna2ssasseginoagrl1sebfmassgistebofo CF pg 44 SHAS WOU ModE x eceosscanssusuasisvenanrncrsns pg 30 31 Sound ModE sirna essen aE CF pg 36 SOUTO r A r pg 33 Sull Playback ercana CF pg 51 DECI c1 02400120 1121022014465 540310148a30136 50 CF pg 44 DW SIETTY MENU rancs aa r pg 35 36 T E AE E E r pg 14 TE C O E ener cere c eee tee CF pg 8 23 TN eee ee eens te everest ee tagei fioseeritbztee daDre CF pg 44 W White Balante sissssasalyasaebosxiassiftabtaste CF pg 48 49 Wide MOUE sicscirrissgymni ee CF pg 33 WV GUL E E iseeacanss CF pg 36 Wipe IM OU sireni CF pg 38 MEMO MEMO 5 G cu g lt a
59. e direction of the arrow Insert a lens blower or a soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it e Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it EN 195 Open switch BATTERY Battery pack Bottom of viewfinder PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN Slide the cover back to its original position and push the viewfinder back in OPEN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor fully CLEAN LCD MONITOR With soft cloth gently wipe the LCD monitor in a semicircular pattern Avoid using too much pressure as this will smear the monitor screen making it much more difficult to clean 9 CLOSE LCD MONITOR NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol This may damage the unit s body or cause malfunction When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Z6 x Camcorder Connector cover Pull this out to open i C1 Lens hood Turn this counterclockwise to release 2 Lens cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully with the Power Dial set to any position except PLAY or OFF 3 Remote sensor lt pg 52 Receives the signal from the remote control When using the remote control point it at the remote sensor 4 Tally lamp Lights during recording Stereo microphone For use when recording 6 SNAPSHOT button lt pg 30 Press when ta
60. ed Features Cont SHUTTER Variable Shutter 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 48 is initially set to 3 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 4 en Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting gt 42 as 1 SLOW X4 The Shutter Speed is set to 1 15th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity
61. ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTIONS Cont About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an ai
62. een may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points If you use Sepia or Monotone P AE Effects you can t use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing During Digital Dubbing Fade Wipe Effects and P AE Effects are not available a we 44 gt gt 7 O O Rewind button Pause button Stop button IN OUT MODE 1M 00 25 02 05 P 2 P 07 18 08 31 _ s 3 03 33 05 5300 Bw 4T 09 30 13 15F 5l 1 55 16 205 ZINN 777 Remote Sensor A TIME CODE 16 30 PAUSE TOTAL 9 39 R A EDIT ON OFF VCR REC STBY Random Assemble Editing menu START EDITING Press the START STOP button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES Repeat steps 4 7 I pg 66 e To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time
63. ended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 7
64. eo connector C VIDEO OUT connector CF pg 58 65 Connect to a TV or VCR using the VIDEO cable provided AUDIO OUT connector L R F pg 58 65 Connect to a TV or VCR using the Audio cable s provided DC OUT jack F pg 12 Connect the DC cord provided and plug it into the camcorder Lock lever with release button lt gt pg 58 Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow to connect to the camcorder To detach the camcorder press the release button and slide the lock lever in the opposite direction of the arrow 1 Charger Indicator for camcorder or battery CF7 pg 10 59 Blinks during charging When charging is finished this indicator stops blinking and stays lit When the camcorder is turned on charging is interrupted 2 Power lamp FUNCTION Displays the operation mode position C pg 19 Appears when taking a Snapshot c pg 30 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode C pg 33 Appears when in the Record Standby mode lt gt pg 20 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer is engaged C pg 34 Displays the recording mode SP or LP C pg 15 Displays the tape remaining time During Interface Shooting F pg 25 when the tape remaining time reaches 2 minutes this indication is shown as follows _ O3 2 min gt OJ 1 min gt 00 min Appears during recording F pg 20 i Displays the 5 second mode recording or animation recording mode Displays t
65. er indoors you can use the AC Charger Station provided instead of a battery Power lamp When power is Slide down the supplied the To AC outlet open switch power lamp lights Remove To DC OUT jack AC Charger Station AA V60U SUPPLY POWER TO AC CHARGER STATION Plug the AC Charger Station s power cord into an AC outlet 7 CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into the camcorder 2 CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION NOTE Connect the DC cord to the AC Charger Station s Since the AC Charger Station processes electricity DC OUT jack internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Using The Battery Holder For extended use prepare the Battery Holder included in the optional Battery Holder Kit VU V615KITU which can be loaded with one battery pack This Battery Holder can be used together with the battery installed in the camcorder INSERT CHARGED BATTERY To insert a battery pack slide the battery lock switch to the release position and insert the battery end first To prevent the battery pack from falling out be sure to slide the battery lock switch to the lock position ATTACH TO CAMCORDER Insert the Battery Holder s nub into the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder and slide the camcorder lock lever to the lock position Camcorder connector e To detach the camcorder press the release
66. es on OPERATE VCR Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you don t need to press SHIFT for this one VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCRBRAND BUTTONS You re now ready to try Random Assemble NAME A B NAME Editing GE PHILIPS IMPORTANT 06 Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs VCR CODE LIST 0000 and those of many other makers it may not work HITACHI with yours or may offer limited functions JVC A B C oolee 20 000 z 2 O NOTES f the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s battery runs out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand Q000 000 MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC 00 00000 0000 60 00 O00000 0000 60 00 0000 60 908 PHILIPS 0 9600 90 TOSHIBA 0000000 D00000 Q 60 9000 ZENITH Random Assemble Editing EN 65 Using the remote control you can use P AE Effects and make an original edited tape To EDIT connector _ Core
67. from the most recently registered point e f you re not using Fade Wipe or P AE Effects repeat steps 4 and 5 only PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press the Pause button H 10 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the recorder enters its Record Standby mode elf you don t register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically STOP EDITING Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode NOTES the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disap pear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and that the path between the two is unobstructed f during Random Assemble Editing you press any button on the camcorder its Record Standby mode is automatically engaged Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes L pg
68. g press H twice to engage the Still mode U PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN Power Dial START STOP button START RECORDING Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode except PLAY and OFF then press START STOP 2 e Start recording from a point prior to the end of the last recording A few seconds of the end of the last recording will be erased NOTE Even if you start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space there may be situations where a clean transition is not possible maa EN 29 Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing pg 65 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is recorded partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape perform the procedure in Recording From The Middle of A Tape F pg 22 in the foll
69. h a remote pause terminal connect the EDIT connector on the AC Charger Station to the VCR s remote pause terminal using an editing cable If you use a JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause terminal or a non JVC VCR connect the AC Charger Station s EDIT connector to the remote control s remote pause connector using an editing cable Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications don t appear on the TV monitor If they appear during Random Assemble Editing they will be recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the remote control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu C pg 54 to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording To show or hide all indications except for the Random Assemble Editing Menu press IND ON OFF on the camcorder for longer than 1 second When Random Assemble Editing starts its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 66en FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT CANCEL ON OFF SET EDIT IN POINT At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu SET EDIT OUT POINT At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION IF NECESSARY Press FADE WIPE e Cycle through t
70. he built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is int
71. he date time F pg 27 Appears when the iris is locked F pg 47 Appears during zooming F pg 26 Pressing IND ON OFF for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with from the screen ABO en CATIONS AND CONNECTORS Cont 32kHz SOUND1 FUNCTION Displays the sound mode F pg 55 Displays the recording mode Appears while a tape is running Playback Fast Forward High speed search Rewind High speed search Pause Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion Recording fon Appears while in the digital dubbing mode Displays the date time C pg 55 Displays the brightness of the screen or the speaker volume F pg 24 51 Displays the time code F pg 55 Appears during digital dubbing when this camcorder is used as a recorder F pg 63 max nO Warning Indications INDICATIONS FUNCTION a Displays the battery remaining power o mam Remaining power level exhausted Remaining power level high As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded or when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE F pg 14 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording F pg 83 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed the camcorder turns off automatically TAPE Appears for 10 seconds after powe
72. he effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You can t use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve Press EFFECT e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed You can use Classic Film Monotone Sepia or Strobe effects USE P AE EFFECT IF NECESSARY EDITING Cont Remote sensor OUT IO I G OEY 0100707 4 TIME CODE i TOTAL 00 00 Random Assemble Editing Menu NOTES To cancel the registered scene press the CANCEL button on the remote control Each time CANCEL is pressed the latest registered scene is erased When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes pg 23 the camcorder may not find the Edit In point you chose and a malfunc tion may occur When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there s a relatively large difference between them If the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place If there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue backed scr
73. inder on Viewfinder off Using one battery BN V607U installed in the camcorder Using one battery BN V615U installed in the optional Battery 60 50 Holder attached to the camcorder a ae Using two batteries one BN V607U installed BN V607U x 2 xxx in the camcorder and one BN V607U or BN V615U installed in the optional Battery BN V607U amp Holder attached to the camcorder BN V615U The Battery Holder is included in the optional VU V615KITU Battery Holder Kit The BN V856U battery as well as the AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger for charging it is included in the optional VU V856KITU Extended Use Battery Pack Kit Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack has not been charged at the factory Before installing it in the camcorder be sure to charge it with the AC Charger Station pg 10 It is also possible to charge the battery pack installed in the camcorder I pg 59 OPEN BATTERY COVER Slide down the open switch INSERT CHARGED BATTERY Insert the mark end of the battery first Inserting the battery backwards will result in malfunction 3 CLOSE BATTERY COVER Open switch BATTERY NOTES To remove the battery pack turn off the camcorder and open the the battery cover so that the battery pack comes out halfway Then pull out the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack Battery 12n GETTING STARTED Cont Indoor Use When using the camcord
74. is point is the same as the level it was adjusted during playback To make the indications disappear press and hold the IND ON OFF button for more than approx 1 second However it is impossible to remove the tape running indicator gt and warning indications and so on pg 81 Use the viewfinder when under direct sunlight or when reflections make it difficult to see the LCD monitor When the battery remaining power indicator appears as 1 that means the battery power is close to nil When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically 22 en Recording From The Middle Of A Tape RECORDING Basic Recording Cont When removing a tape on which you were recording or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording previously made without taking the tape out between recordings perform this proce dure E II lt lt gt gt Stop button j Play Pause button Rewind button Fast forward button SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial e The power lamp comes on 9 LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx 90 degrees START SEARCH Press H then press lt 4 or gt gt Watch in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor for the spot where you want to begin recording ENGAGE STILL MODE Once you find the spot at which you want to start recordin
75. itch towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn it down Still Playback To temporarily stop playback press H Press again to resume playback If still playback contin ues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off EN 5 1 Slow Motion Playback To perform Slow motion playback the remote control is necessary To change from normal to slow motion playback press the Pause button at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the remote s Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button After playing back for about 20 seconds in Slow Rewind or after playing back for about 60 seconds in Slow Forward normal playback resumes To stop slow motion playback in progress press the Play button During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After the Slow Rewind or Slow Forward button is pressed the still image may be displayed for a few seconds then the screen may become blue back for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the start point at which the camcorder actually begins playback in slow motion During Slow motion playback there will be disturbances in vide
76. ked e To turn power on again pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor OR Set the Power Dial to OFF press down the lock button PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN e The lens cover opens the power lamp comes Press START STOP again to stop recording e When transporting make sure the viewfinder e When turning to OFF it is not necessary to EN lt 2 LCD monitor and the viewfinder No image appears on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out It is not possible to shoot using both LCD monitor and viewfinder If 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode power shuts off automatically to conserve energy and protect the heads To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor As long as you donT take out the tape you were using or play it back you can continue from where you left off with no noticeable brake on the recorded video When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape Continue recording from where you stop so there are no gaps by following Recording from the middle of a tape 3 pg 22 Record Standby means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record During recording sound is not heard from the speaker If you want to hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphones jack The sound volume at th
77. king a snapshot Q Fast Forward button gt gt lt pg 50 Fast Forwards the tape Rewind button 44 lt pg 50 Rewinds the tape 9 Play Pause button H lt pg 50 Plays back or stops the tape temporarily Stop button M lt pg 50 Stops playback of the tape NDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 1 External stereo microphone input connector MIC If an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled 2 Video audio output connector or head phones connector AV OUT lt gt pg 56 The provided VIDEO AUDIO cable 93 5 can be connected to a television etc Using optional headphones you can listen to the sound However headphones equipped with volume control cannot be used 3 DV OUT IN connector i Link gt pg 60 63 Connect a video unit equipped with a DV connector i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard LCD monitor F pg 24 The image appears during recording or play back 15 Reset button lt pg 74 When a malfunction occurs press this button after removing the power supply battery etc Pressing this button also resets the date time or various settings Viewfinder lt gt pg 17 Pull out when recording 7 Power dial lt pg 19 Turning the camcorder on off recording or playback is possible
78. left and lt gt E DOOR right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen SCROLL or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen WIPE WIPE WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIP WIPE Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and v WIPE SHUTTER bottom or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont FADER AND WIPE MENU cont MENU EFFECT The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and lt gt P WIPE DOOR left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene p WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center P WIPE SHUTTER toward the top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects RANDOM the effect used in scene transition from the Fade and Wipe effects mm n43 P AE Effects IMPORTANT If certain Fades or Wipes F pg 41 42 are activated some P AE Effects cannot be used If you select a P AE Effect that is unusable in the current situation the effect s symbol begins flashing You can choo
79. little if any image or sound deterioration To DV OUT IN connector To DV OUT IN connector DV cable optional Connector is under the cover Make sure the camcorder s power is off MAKE CONNECTIONS Attach the camcorder to the AC Charger Station referring to step 2 as shown in the illustration on pg 58 Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using the DV cable optional as shown in the illustration START PLAYBACK Press the Play button gt to play back the source tape START RECORDING While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Select the recording mode pg 15 CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Video unit equipped with DV connector NOTES You cannot use the battery pack installed in the camcorder as the power supply since a digital signal is output input from to the DV OUT IN connector only when using the AC Charger Station If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time This camcorder can also be used as a recorder If a blank portion is played back during dubbing an unus
80. ll causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such a
81. log output 3 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug 63 5 mm diameter 2 pole Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice GLOSSARY OF TERMS EN C3 Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lit environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in Color temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the color contents of a light source bluish light has a higher color temperature than reddish light To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source s color temperature See White Balance AC Charger Station Used when charging the battery Or when connected directly to the camcorder it can be used as a power supply Auto focus Focus can be set for automatic adjustment for beginners who find the adjustment difficult On screen display Displays in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor can be shown on a connected TV Strobe In the early days of movie making 1 second strobes were uncommon so movies didn t have the smooth movement they have today This function gives movies the old film flicker effect Record Standby Engage this mode by pressing START STOP during Stop or Record modes It means that the camcorder or y
82. mcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod set the Stabilizer to OFF If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image NOTES Even if the stabilizer is set to ON Qs in Manual mode it is automatically set to OFF in Full Auto Mode The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting The Stabilizer will not work if the scene has little or no contrast The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used GAIN UP Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting AGC This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode The overall appearance is jagged but the image is bright AUTO Ase The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural When set to this mode A3 is displayed OFF Select this setting when lighting is not a problem Enables recording of the actual brightness you see mm ENDO System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the following functions Snapshot Scene Beep Tally Wind Cut Sound Mode ID numbers and Demonstration Mode Display REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AGC TO DATE TIME
83. nalysis Color Difference Signal B Y A D conversion A D Recording by rotating head helical scan compression A D P conversion A D conversion This camcorder separates the data into blocks writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape E Tape direction lt lt VQ Head tracking direction gt gt gt 10 tracks frame Sub Code Area The Time Code and Date Time data are written here separate from the video data This enables you to display the date and time during playback even if they weren t displayed while recording Video Area The digital video signal is recorded here 6 35 mm 1 4 Audio Area The digital audio signal is recorded here ITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Insert editing and post recording editing tracking signals are recorded here CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES ABOUT DV GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery Pack cccccceseeeeeeeeees Installing The Battery Pack Indoor USB s42 2222120202122 021222 1512 20621000784c450 090262040 04 162 Using The Battery Holder Date Time Settings c5 lt lt c2 Loading Unloading A Cassette Recording Mode Setting Grip Strap AHtachment
84. nder flourescent or flickering lighting Oken Exposure Control RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Usually this is adjusted automatically However when the background is too bright or too dark in compari son with the subject the exposure could be corrected manually Factory preset is AUTO W BALANCE FADER WIPE P AE EFFECT RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu Exposure control indicator SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears Move the pointer and highlight bar to EXPO SURE by rotating the Select Dial then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and EXP and the Exposure Control indicator are displayed ADJUST EXPOSURE Rotate the Select Dial to brighten or darken the image e The adjustment range is from 6 to 6 Press the Select Dial Exposure adjustment is complete The indication EXP changes to MANUAL ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE e If you want to reset the exposure repeat step 2 Lock button Power Dial Select Dial N 7 To Return To Automatic Exposure Control rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO
85. o This is not a malfunction NOTES The sound is not available during High Speed Search Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back The screen becomes blue back 22 Playback Zoom PLAYBACK Advanced Features The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback Press T Normal playback z HP lt lt 1 Play button Stop button FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST Press the Play button to start playback ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the zoom buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor e Pressing T zooms in LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and V Down Remote sensor Press Right to move image Power Dial Zoom buttons Left Right Up Down buttons PAUSE END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback During digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Effects EN DS These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture You can use any one of the 4 effects PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu Ti ve OFF CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE
86. ore opening the cover Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When shooting again after already shooting a scene a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene is erased recorded over if you open the cassette cover regardless of whether the cassette holder comes out or not See page 22 for information about recording from the middle of a tape To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection switch on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents this tape from being recorded over If you decide later that you do want to record on this tape slide the switch back to REC before loading the tape m enn lo Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference LCD monitor Recording Menu REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU gt REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AGC TO DATE TIME MENU Lock button Power lamp Select Dial TO SYSTEM MENU Recording mode indicator BH N 7 7 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to M while pressing down the
87. our VCR is paused and ready to record CCD Charge coupled device Solid state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera s image pickup analogous to the eye s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals Dew sensor If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change the indicator appears in the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the camcorder becomes unusable Digital zoom 10X Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 40X or 100X magnified images Digital Image Stabilizer When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand even if you think you re perfectly still there is slight movement This function compensates for that movement Fade An effect used in scene transitions Like movies or TV the scene gradually goes black or white fade out or comes in from a black or white screen fade in White balance A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced Wipe An effect used in scene transitions A scene disappears as though it s being wiped off the screen wipe out or appears as though it s wiped on wipe in GEen ANIMANO serga aces r pg 36 AUO FOCUS artei i E Ani6 96ig buesgbdt r pg 45 PUTS DUTON senene e CF pg 21 B BALOI sorrat enni E REAA r pg 10 Pane LOW careen c CF pg 81 CO AN mm r CF pg 36 C G1
88. owing cases e After playing back the recorded tape when you shoot again e When power shuts off during shooting Time code is displayed e When a tape is removed and re inserted during playback during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape Minutes e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape e When shooting again after already shooting a scene and opening closing the cassette cover NOTES The Time Code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding time code indication does not move smoothly Display Frames 30 frames 1 second When blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Tape Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Yy Vv Vv Tape Already recorded scene Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 248 RECORDING Basic Recording Cont Tape Remaining Indicator The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed I pg 79 When the tape ends TAPE END appears If the indications are turned off the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes Display Sl FZ gt 3 min gt 2 min Z1 blinking OA Sly 0 min
89. pe recorded at 32 kHz if you want to change the output sound access the Playback Menu and in step 3 on page 54 select 32kHz MODE and set it for FULL SOUND SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz set in the same manner NOTES You can also use the remote control s AUDIO MONITOR button to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu Make sure you point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made This detection cannot be made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 30 frames 1 second TIME CODE DISPLAY Displaying The Time Code During Playback Displaying the Date During Playback You can display the Time Code on screen during If the time has been set the date is automatically playback This is especially useful for editing This recorded separately from the recorded video signal function is preset to OFF To turn it on select You can display or remove the date anytime during TIME CODE at the Playback Menu and change playback This function is preset to ON To turn it the setting CF pg 54 off select DISPLAY at the Playback Menu and ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback change the setting CF pg 54 screen ON The date is displ
90. place the dead battery with a fully charged one F pg 11 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at approx 90 while the Power Dial is set to any position except OFF if the viewfinder is not fully pulled out e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger Station etc for over 24 hours to charge the clock lithum battery F pg 13 e Set the tape s record safety tab to REC F pg 14 e Set the Power Dial to EY M K 4 Ny co with new cassette F pg 14 e Close the cassette s cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again gt pg 21 e Set the Power Dial to any position except EY C pg 19 e Set the Power Dial to any position except EY 5S or N gt pg 19 e Set Focus to AUTO F pg 45 e Clean the lens and check the focus again CF pg 75 e Set it in the right position C pg 14 e Install a fully charged battery pg 11 e Set the Power Dial to PLAY pg 50 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10 The tape is moving but there s no picture 11 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed 10 e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette s cover is open 11 s The 5 Second mode in the System Menu Is set to ANIM 12
91. r and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward START RECORDING Point the lens towards the subject yourself when self recording and start shooting e During Interface Shooting the Tape Running indicator and warning indications pg 81 are the only ones that are shown they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror but are not reversed in the recording NOTE The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting However when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indicator appears showing the remaining time _ 3 blinking 3 _ OA blinking 3 3 blinking 2 6 EN RECORDING Basic Recording Cont Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get closer to the subject CF pg 34 Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in towards T or zoom out towards W The zoom speed is variable the quicker you set the zoom switch the quicker the zoom action NOTES n Full Auto mode when the Power Dial is set to E zoom magnification of up to 40X is possible In Manual mode when the Power Dial is set to W zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom
92. r conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Charger Station etc and press the RESET button and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Video Output DV output input Audio Output Headphone output External microphone input Speaker EN 85 DC 6 3 V using AC Adapter Charger Station DC 7 2 V using Battery Approx 6 5 W viewfinder on Approx 7 5 W LCD monitor on DV Format SD mode NTSC Standard Digital Component Recording MINI DV Cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 60 min LP 90 min using M DV60ME cassette 1 4 CCD F1 8 f 3 6 to 36 mm 10 1 Power Zoom Lens 27 mm with the
93. r is turned on if there s no tape loaded TAPE END SET DATE TIME Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback F pg 24 Appears when the date time is not set C pg 13 Appears when the built in rechargeable battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 13 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Press the reset button after removing the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer c pg 74 82 EN When using the AC Charger Station in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Charger Station features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the te
94. rate Once you close the menu the date and time begin operation from the current date and time with no delay or loss l4 GETTING STARTED Cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT switch Make sure the window side is facing out Erase protection switch OPEN CASSETTE COVER Turn the power on then slide the OPEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow The cassette cover releases Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks The holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 INSERT REMOVE TAPE Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing Approximate recording time Recording mode t DVM DVNL60 Cassette holder Cassette cover PUSH HERE NOTES t takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette cover and try again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time bef
95. rder 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 I places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove Ih places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit In places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 In direct sunlight In a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the
96. rip strap through the pad Next thread the end of the grip strap through the sub hand strap eyelet ADJUST LENGTH Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START STOP button and the zoom switch Position the pad so that it contacts the back of your hand and thread the grip strap through the length adjuster then re attach the pad 7 ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET Open the pad and pull the grip strap in the direction of the arrow to remove the grip strap from the pad Thread the end of the grip strap through the hand strap eyelet then thread the other end of the grip through the loop Pull firmly to ensure secure attachment e To use the strap as a hand strap thread the strap through the length adjuster when attaching it to the camcorder m i en 1 Tripod Mounting Align the tripod s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the camcorder Bottom of camcorder Diopter Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing Diopter adjust lever ADJUST DIOPTER Slide the Diopter Adjust Lever located on the bottom of the viewfinder 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to BY or M 2 TURN ON CAMCORDER Pull out the viewfinder fully 3 e Slide in either direction while looking at the viewfinder display until it looks best to you NOTE If the LCD monitor is opened with the viewfinder pulled out no image will appear on
97. rminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off CAUTIONS NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications CHANG siseses TO C 16 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Sforage 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1
98. s power is off 2 ATTACH AND LOCKS Align the mark on the camcorder with the one on the AC Charger Station and slide the camcorder to the AC Charger Station in the direction of the arrow Slide the lock lever on the AC Charger Station in the direction of the arrow until it clicks The camcorder and the AC Charger Station are now securely attached e When removing the camcorder press the Release button and slide the lock lever in the opposite direction of the arrow and detach the camcorder in the opposite direction of the arrow e The AC Charger Station cannot function using the camcorder s battery pack CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration above and plug the AC Charger Station s power cord into an AC outlet If Using A VCR go to step 4 If not go to step 5 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual TURN ON POWER Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and turn on the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback max EN DI To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Time Code set to ON or OFF in the Playback Menu I pg 54 e Playback Sound Mode Display set the Power Dial to M press the MENU button and set ON SCREEN in the Date Tim
99. s radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the m
100. se any one of the effects from the P AE Effect Menu Display P AE EFFECT FOCUS EXPOSURE 751 SLOW X4 1 60 P AUSE W BALANCE 2 SLOW X10 OFF SEL gt DEE has TT 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 1 500 SHUTTER 1 500 RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu P AE EFFECT Menu The indicator for the selected mode appears and the selected mode is engaged Select Dial F fa O Lock button Power Dial N 7 SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial and move the pointer and highlight bar to P AE EFFECT by rotating the Select Dial ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Press the Select Dial The P AE Effect Menu appears SELECT EFFECT Move the pointer and highlight bar to the desired effect by rotating the Select Dial then press it e The P AE Effect Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The symbol of the selected mode appears START RECORDING Press START STOP The image begins with the selected effect DISABLE P AE EFFECT To turn off the selected effect re access the P AE Effect Menu and move the pointer and highlight bar to OFF by rotating the Select Dial Then press it NOTE P AE Effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby 6 RECORDING Advanc
101. sulting in damage MIN NTSC m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked py can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show perform ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand EN 5 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as there is a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery terminals or the battery itself to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but possess a large power capacity However when the battery pack becomes cool in an environment subject to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F the battery pack has a characteristic that its usage time becomes shorter and may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the bat
102. tery pack itself is not cold it should not affect perform ance If you re using some kind of heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with the pad Ga PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Charger Station DC cord AA V60U M lt c 2 Grip Hand strap Battery pack BN V607U VIDEO AUDIO cable VIDEO AUDIO cable AC Charger Station to TV or VCR camcorder to TV or VCR RCA plug RCA plug 3 5 mini plug gt RCA plug Remote control unit RM V712U C2 Lithium battery CR2025 for remote control unit S VIDEO cable en MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min DVM 30 M DV30ME Te Cleaning cloth Editing cable 3 5 mini plug 2 poles Sen ABOUT DV The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording A video signal is composed of a luminance signal Y and color signals R Y and B Y These signals are identified and recorded digitally Digital Component Recording The A D Analog to Digital converter samples the Y signal at 13 5 MHz and R Y and B Y at 3 375 MHz and changes them to an 8 bit quantum signal Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16 bit quantum signal and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to a 12 bit signal NOTE The data recorded on a tape is digital but the output of this camcorder is analog VIDEO Lens Chrominance C Luminance Signal Y Color Difference Signal R Y Chromatic A
103. then press it in step 3 The Exposure Control indicator disappears Or set the Power Dial to BY NOTES After the Power Dial is set to OFF Exposure Control is reset to AUTO When EXP is not displayed Manual Exposure Control is not available To make it appear press IND ON OFF for longer than 1 second or repeat from step 2 Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural back ground such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Brightness control of the display To adjust the brightness of the display rotate the Select Dial pg 24 Note that the actual recorded image s brightness can not be changed by rotating this dial Iris Lock en 47 Use this function when shooting a moving subject when zooming when the subject changes its distance thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder or when you want to lock the brightness level When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken Display FOCUS EXPOSURE W BALANCE FADER WIPE P AE EFFECT Iris lock indicator SELECT OPERATION MODE First turn the Power Dial to M while pressing down the lock button located on the dial make sure the LCD monitor is open f
104. tion is not available NOTE When SCENE is set to ANIM in the System Menu the 5 second recording function is not available Animation recording of a 1 8 second clip is taken instead gt pg 36 Self Timer EN 29 Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Display START STOP button Lock button Power lamp Self Timer indication After 15 sec Power Dial When the START STOP button is pressed the tally lamp changes as shown below Begins blinking SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to while pressing down the lock button located on the dial PULL OUT VIEWFINDER OR OPEN LCD MONITOR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor to approx 90 degrees The Self Timer indication appears e The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back ENGAGE SELF TIMER MODE Press START STOP After 15 seconds the beep sounds and recording begins Self Timer starts During recording gt Blinks quickly Self Timer shooting starts soon gt Stops blinking and stays on Self Timer shooting starts After approx 15 sec STOP SELF TIMER RECORDING Press START STOP e The camcorder re enters
105. tment gt pg 48 select S4 MAN N Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 ENTER SETTING Press the Select Dial until the M begins blinking e When the setting is completed the N stops blinking 4 EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Press the Select Dial The indication W BAL changes to MANUAL and only the Manual White Balance indicator N is displayed SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE White paper Lock button Power Dial Select Dial _ J To Change The Tint For Recording In step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance during Manual White Balance operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 2 O EN J PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you ve recorded in the LCD monitor Tape running indicator Power Dial Power lamp Lock
106. top when the one you want is displayed and press it again The pointer and highlight bar automatically move to RETURN Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears TAKE SNAPSHOT Press the SNAPSHOT Button 2 If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes FULL FRAME Snapshot mode L Snapshot mode Pin Up mode with no frame with frame FA MULTI 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 4 Multi Analyzer 9 There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which is recorded together with the image Motor Drive mode NOTES effect similar to serial photography The interval available However the Snapshot mode cannot between the still pictures approx 0 7 seconds be changed During playback as well all Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard However during playback MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 are not available when the MONOTONE or SEPIA playback effect C pg 53 is selected The Snapshot mode is not possible while Digital Zoom zoom magnification of over 10X CF pg 34 is activate
107. tor blinks the recording mode switches to SP and recording goes on The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s bright ness setting is too dark This is not a malfunction 37 s Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder ae C pgs 79 81 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and press RESET button and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F F pg 11 Push the viewfinder back in Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 24 If the monitor is tilted upward 180 fetes open the monitor fully F pg 25 By m ng with Digital Image Stabilizer set to ON C pg 34 this can be avoided AFTER USE f Cleaning The Camcorder LCD monitor REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Charger Station F pg 10 12 CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder fully CLEAN VIEWFINDER Slide the cover in th
108. ual Mode Item NOTES Menu appears White balance cannot be used when P AE Effects ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST Sepia or Monotone are activated 3 MENT During 5 second recording manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are used although other 11 pont bene momen ear menu settings are the same as in Full Auto mode W BALANCE by rotating the Select Dial Then press it The Manual Mode Item menu disappears and W BAL appears in the upper left corner and AUTO appears on the screen AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position NA When shooting with the white balance SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS already having been set on the subject 4 Cycle through the available settings of the _ peta selected functions by rotating the Select Dial ki m When shooting outdoors on a sunny day and stop when the one you want is displayed 3e When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day 36 When using a video light or other similar type of lighting ma en 49 Manual White Balance Operation l the camera is operating in manual mode perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Display FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO gt A BALANCE AUTO FADER OFF OFF RETURN Manual Mode Item Menu MANUAL N Manual White Balance Adjustment 7 SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjus
109. ual image may be dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 3 If the above occurs turn off power and make connections again The image with Digital Zoom Fade Wipe Effects P AE Effects and Snapshot is not output from the DV OUT IN connector Only the original playback image is output from it 2 Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on it 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the START STOP button to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen 5 Press the START STOP button to start recording DV IN changes to MAN 6 Press the START STOP button again to engage the Record Pause mode PAIN returns to DV IN 64 Brand Setting Before you can perform Random Assemble Editing C pg 65 67 or control the VCR using the remote control you must set the VCR brand SET REMOTE VCR CODE Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control F pg 18 SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B VCR Recording deck MBR SET e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power com
110. ully or the viewfinder is pulled out N MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears So Move the pointer and highlight bar to EXPO SURE by rotating the Select Dial and then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it EXP is displayed yA CENTER SUBJECT LOCK IRIS Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds The exposure setting display and L appear indicating that the iris is locked Press the Select Dial The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from EXP to MANUAL ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Lock button Power Dial Select Dial To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The Exposure Control indicator and L disappear Or set the Power Dial to BY NOTES Iris lock is recommended in the following situa tions When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When the subject is backing away When zooming To lock the exposure control and the iris after step 3 adjust the exposure rotating the Select Dial Then lock the iris in step 4 For automatic locking rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in

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