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2. IND DISPLAY GED BRIGHT SELECT MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY Press KI FOCUS is displayed in the LCD monitor The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS Press to adjust to faraway targets or to focus on closer targets e When the focus reaches its near or far limit the ak or amp will begin blinking e When focus cannot be adjusted manually try zooming in or out then try the manual focus adjustment again Power Dial Shooting mode selector MANUAL To Change To Auto Focus ees Press gt II The manual focus indicators disappear Or set the shooting mode selector to AUTO NOTES When FOCUS is not displayed on the LCD monitor Manual Focus Adjustment is not available To make it appear press the IND DISPLAY button 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 in dark places e When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern e When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting Exposure Control 47 Usually this is adjusted automatically However
3. LCD monitor FADER WIPE SELECT Shooting mode W selector KOFE Wi WHITE FADER Bd BLACK FADER AUTO EI CORNER WIPE J P DISSOLVE D WINDOW WIPE ITEM Je BUTTON SFX MANUAL FADER WIPE Menu FOCUS PRO EXP CO CM GDC IND DISPLAY MENU Ge BRIGHT SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL 2 ACCESS FADER WIPE MENU Press lt 4 The Fader Wipe Menu appears in the LCD monitor SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by pressing the Jr button e Once you select the desired effect the Fader Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is activated within 2 seconds The indicator representing the selected effect appears in the LCD monitor NOTE Refer to pages 35 39 for Fade Wipe effects and techniques LCD monitor FADER WIPE SELECT FF Wal WHITE FADER BLACK FADER DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE ITEM BUTTON SFX JE After 2 sec EFFECT Wu PAUSE RECORDING START STOP button 4 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP The buzzer sounds indicating the start of recording 5 DEACTIVATE FADE WIPE EFFECTS In step 3 place the pointer next to OFF NOTES e When PRO is not displayed on the LCD monitor FADE WIPE Ef
4. To enable this mode open the LCD monitor fully and turn the Power Dial to 5S while pressing the lock button 5S Pressing RECORDING START STOP allows you to take a 5 second clip Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings 5SD If you record a 5 second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2 second period CF pg 28 ANIM Animation Each time you press RECORDING 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 NOTES e During use of SCENE effect focus CS pg 46 and exposure control CS pg 47 enter Full Auto operation 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 switches to SP and recording goes on 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 Shutter sound is heard when pressing the SNAP SHOT button ON To activate the beep shutter sounds and tally lamp OFF To turn off the beep shutter sounds and tally lamp Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape NOTE Beep is automatically turned on during Full Auto operation WIND CUT When activate
5. Button pg 57 Operation Buttons gt pg 56 66 CANCEL Button CG pg 61 R A EDIT Buttons lt pg 60 Installing The Battery The RM V708U 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 18 RECORDING Full Auto Manual Operation The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes According to the shooting mode selector position you have selected F AUTO or MANUAL appears in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor screen When set to AUTO When set to MANUAL A A F AUTO MANUAL ESRR SS PAUSE Shooting mode selector MANUAL Function Shooting mode selector position F ull AUTO mode MANUAL mode Snapshot F pg 26 YES 1 Active until reset YES Scene F pg 28 33 YES 2 Active until reset YES Self Timer F pg 29 YES YES Focus F pg 46 AUTO AUTO MANUAL D 1 Stabilizer F pg 31 3 Not operational ON OFF Exposure Control F pg 47 AUTO AUTO MANUAL White Balance F pg 44 AUTO AUTO MANUAL Digital Zoom 7 pg 25 20x only ON OFF P AE Effects F pg 40 Not operational YES FADER WIPE F pg 34 Not operational YES 1 Onl
6. Hand Strap Attachment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm hold on the camcorder Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap Hand strap Slide the strap through the eyelet pulling firmly to ensure secure attachment H HAND STRAP GETTING STARTED Cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference 7 SET RECORDING MODE Set SPeLP switch LP Long Play is more economical recording at 2 3 the speed of SP Standard Play e Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode NOTES e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Lens Cover Detachment When using an optional conversion lens or lens filter commercially available you must first detach the lens cover DETACH LENS COVER Turn the lens cover in the direction of the arrow to detach it e To re attach it turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow e Do not forcefully re attach the lens cover as this may damage its ridge making further use of the lens cover impossible e Take care so that dust does not get on the lens 15 Sun
7. Wind cut indicator pg 33 No GO 28 33 46 29 46 White balance indicator 45 47 48 25 40 34 FADE WIPE indicator KI 32kHz SOUND1 Gw SP gt 9 LCD Monitor Indications During Playback NAME amp FUNCTION NAME amp FUNCTION Playback sound mode display C pg 55 Tape Running indicator Cassette mark DS appears when no tape is loaded or a tape reaches its end Head clog warning At the start of recording appears and blinks if dirt is detected on heads Stop recording and clean the heads using the Cleaning Cassette c pg 79 Audio Dubbing Insert Editing mode indicator C pgs 65 66 Date Time Display pg 55 Fast Forward indication F pg 49 Condensation warning When this indicator appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear Rewind indication gt pg 49 Clock Battery warning Appears when the clock lithium battery is not in place or exhausted For inserting or replacing the clock battery refer to page 11 Time Code Display GF pg 55 Play Pause indication CF pg 49 STILL is displayed during playback No Tape Loaded indicator Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there s no tape loaded Stop indication F pg 49 NAME amp FUNCTION
8. Battery pack BN V812U DETACH Power cord AC Power Adapter Charger AA V80U Charger indicator 2 Power lamp Charger indicator 1 SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord in to an AC outlet The power indicator comes on 2 ATTACH BATTERY BATTERIES Make sure the marks are facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger e The Charge Indicator 1 or 2 begins blinking to indicate charging has started 3 CONFIRM STATUS When the charger indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished e If two batteries are attached to the charger they will be charged in the order that they were attached CHARGING TIME BATTERY ONE TWO BN V812U approx 100 min approx 200 min O RED 1 BLACK Charge marker e The charge marker does not move by itself After charging or removing a discharged battery be sure to set the marker to the predetermined position 4 DETACH BATTERY BATTERIES Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off e Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from an AC outlet Charge Marker The charge marker makes it easy for you to differentiate between charged and discharged batteries Choose RED or BLACK to mean charged or discharged and you ll always know the status of your batteries Wee 9 NOTES e If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the
9. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR 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 V80U AC Power Adapter Charger 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 V80U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a I AA V80U 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 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 Panasonic Matsushita Elec tronic
10. GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 x _ USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand ripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury o 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 e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across hresholds 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 La CH bg 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 recommen
11. Mz ME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Random Assemble Editing Menu PLAY R A EDIT ON OFF CANCEL NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the LCD monitor 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 them set ON SCREEN to OFF CS pg 12 When Random Assemble Editing starts its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes 7 pg 21 the camcorder may not find the Edit In point you chose and a malfunction may occur When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so 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 screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points To use a P AE Effect press EFFECT on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the effects until the one you want is displayed To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points d
12. Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present 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 Docking 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 e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom e The rating plate serial number plate of the Docking Station is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur 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 viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V812U battery pack and to recharge it the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger AA V80U An appropriate conver sion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAF
13. 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 battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect perform ance If you re using some kind of heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with the pad 6 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Soft camera case Remote control unit Adapter Charger AA V80U RM V708U MiniDV Cassette Docking Station CAM Stand Tape 30 min DVM 30 M DV30ME G Lithium battery CR2025 x 2 Sun hood Battery pack BN V812U one for clock operation and one for remote control unit Gh Hand strap Cleaning cloth AUDIO VIDEO cable VIDEO cable 3 5 Docking Station to TV or DVM1 to TV or VCR DVM1 to TV or VCR VCR RCA plug gt RCA plug mini plug gt RCA plug mini plug RCA plug S VIDEO cable Editing cable DC cord CONTENTS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery Pack Installing The Battery Pack cccccssssccccsssseccceesssceeeesseeeeeeenseeeens Indoor Use eet ee Using The CAM EE Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal ccccssccccsessseceeeeenees D te Time Settings iisas ien MigstieascuaatsgesdvnavascnatoudSusduneancsaubaantanes Loading Unloading A Cassette
14. Color Difference AUDIO Signal B Y A D conversion A D A D conversion le a conversion Recording by rotating head helical scan compression The GR DVM11 separates the data into blocks writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape E Tape direction 5 24 mm 1 5 6 35 mm 1 4 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 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 78 When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter Charger 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 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 an
15. I gt pg 16 TROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Cont vi 5SD MODE amp a SOUND 32kHz NAME amp FUNCTION NAME amp FUNCTION Shooting mode selector position and setting indications pg 18 Displays shooting mode selector position When selecting functions each name FOCUS EFFECT EXP etc is displayed Date Time display C pg 12 Exposure setting indication pg 47 Fade Wipe effects amp P AE Effects indication C pg 34 40 Snapshot indicator Wide mode pg 26 pg 31 Scene indicator Sound mode display Record Standby indicator 7 pg 19 Focus setting indication Digital image stabilizer indicator pg 31 Self Timer indicator Manual focus indicators Recording mode indicator F pg 14 Casette mark DR appears when no tape is loaded or when you try to record with the record safety tab set to SAVE Exposure control indicator Iris lock indicator Tape Rremaining indicator C pg 22 When the LCD monitor indications are turned off or during interface shooting the tape remaining indicator will not appear However when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes J appears indicating remaining time OJ 2 min gt O 1 min gt O 0 min Zoom level indicator 5 P AE Effect indicator Recording indicator pg 19 Tape Running indicator F pg 19
16. OPEN LCD MONITOR 3 END RECORDING Press the PUSH OPEN switch and open the Press RECORDING START STOP and set the LCD monitor fully Power Dial to the REC or OFF position You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 e When turning to OFF it is not necessary to degrees so that it faces forward and view press down the lock button youtselkwhile seltrecording To Take A Snapshot In The Self Timer Mode 2 SELECT MODE 2 2 2 Nie in step 2 press SNAPSHOT instead of Press the lock button located on the Power RECORDING START STOP After 15 seconds a Dial and turn the Power Dial to X and press 6 second still with the shutter sound effect is RECORDING START STOP X appears in recorded After that the camcorder enters the the LCD monitor and the tally lamp lights and Record Standby mode begins blinking 15 seconds before recording starts When the light stops blinking and stays on recording begins 30 Menus RECORDING Advanced Features Cont The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions Wide Mode Zoom Magnification Digital Image Stabilizer Gain Up Fade Wipe CG pg 38 P AE Effect CS pg 42 Date Time Menu System Menu and White Balance pg 44 The following selection procedure applies to Wide Mode Zoom Magnification Stabilization and Gain Up LCD monitor WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W BALANCE A
17. Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader Wipe Menu F pg 34 Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu To use effects that don t appear in the menu exchange them lt pg 38 Previous scene end RECORDING START STOP button START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP 2 Press RECORDING START STOP when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory RESUME RECORDING If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out from bottom to top revealing the new scene NOTES e If you turn off the power after having finished recording a scene the stored point is erased This disables the Picture Wipe Dissolve combination When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Try recording again but don t turn the power off when you re finished The camcorder stores the end point of the last recorded scene and you can use Picture Wipe Dissolve between the last scene and the next one The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE KP ip kp bkip P IP Example P scrou wire The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears CORNER WIPE The new scene wipes in over the previous one from
18. battery pack and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center 37 To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a tempera ture of 10 C to 30 C pg 9 72 Cleaning The Camcorder PUSH OPEN CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth REMOVE LENS COVER pg 14 CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper RE ATTACH LENS COVER Do not forcefully re attach the lens cover as this may damage it REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter Charger I AFTER USE Battery pack OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH OPEN switch to 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 8 CLOSE LCD MONITOR CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Main Unit 73 Stereo microphone Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting White Balance Sensor Take care not to cover the sensor with your hand while shooting Lens cover C pg 14 When using an optional conversion lens or lens filter commercially available you
19. 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 LCD monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT CN push it strongly or apply any shocks wee place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life sabe avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Make be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not mulfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer SO Tee
20. C 40 C when charging 10 C 35 C 94 mm W x 36 mm H x 122 mm D 3 3 4 x 1 7 16 x 4 13 16 Approx 270 g 0 C 40 C 3 5 mm 1 Vp p 75 Q 0 286 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack 8dBs 1 k Q Pin jack 3 5 mm 34 pin 113 mm W x 38 mm H x 146 mm D 4 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 5 3 4 Approx 232 g SDM GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lighted 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 Adapter 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 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 En
21. MODE SP LP Approx 30 min Approx 45 min Approx 60 min Approx 90 min Cassette holder PUSH HERE Cassette cover NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force e If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder doesn t open close the cassette cover and try again e Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it s closing If this happens the holder will open automatically after a few seconds When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cover e Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder When shooting again after already shooting a scene a blank portion is recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene is erased recorded over if you open the cassette cover regardless of whether the cassette holder comes out or not See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape To protect valuable recordings Na slide the black 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 Set POWER to REC SP LP recording mode switch Recording mode indicator SP lt gt LP
22. Press the lock button located on the Power Dial and turn the Power Dial to REC 5S or 3 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press the SNAPSHOT button PHOTO appears in the LCD monitor and the image bordered by a white frame will be recorded and displayed in the LCD monitor for 6 seconds The next image then gradually overlaps the snapshot and normal recording resumes e When using the Snapshot function from Record Standby the camcorder returns to Record Standby after 6 seconds e The sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded together with the image Motor Drive mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography The interval between the still pictures approx 0 7 seconds Changing the Snapshot Setting e Still image with no frame can also be recorded pg 32 e When you don t want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP TALLY to NO in the system menu pg 32 Though the sound is not heard from the speaker it is recorded on the tape Me 7 Snapshot Search The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot mode or scenes where Strobe was used 1 2 ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH Set the Power Dial to PLAY REWIND TAPE Press REW Let the tape rewind to the begin ning where it stops automatically BEGIN SEARCH Press SNAPSHOT The camcorder begins searching for the first scene recorded in Snapshot mode or where the Stro
23. Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial then set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by pressing the Jr button then press MENU The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected Shooting mode selector SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Press the Jr button to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press MENU and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set parameters for other functions repeat steps 3 and 4 CLOSE MENU Press MENU again and the menu disappears MM 5 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 SOUND 2 Stereo sound FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 When watching a tape 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 SOUND
24. adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops When using the AC Power Adapter Charger be sure to use the supplied power cord only The AC Power Adapter Charger is for use with the BN V812U Battery Pack only When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period the Charge Indicator may not light In this case remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 and 30 C 20 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 60 minutes under the following conditions e A BN V812U Battery Pack is in use e The temperature is approximately 20 C 68 F However e If the temperature is below 10 C 50 F or e If zoom or Record Standby are engaged repeat edly continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly Before extended use it is recom mended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder Before installation make sure the bat
25. areas e If feedback or howling occurs during TV Playback move the Docking Station so the camcorder s micro phone is away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the headphones jack e If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 48 kHz recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded at 48 kHz or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops and ERROR REFER MANUAL appears on the LCD monitor RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo SOUND 1 Original track is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 2 New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo 66 Insert Editing EDITING Cont You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged NOTE Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Power Dial RECORDING START STOP DISPLAY Remote sensor FIND EDIT OUT POINT Open the LCD monitor and turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button locate
26. focus does not adjust automatically The cassette won t load properly Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions don t work The tape is moving but there s no picture In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully when recording e The tape s record safety tab is set to SAVE e The Power Dial is set to PLAY e The cassette s cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The shooting mode selector is set to AUTO e The Power Dial is set to 5S e Focus is set to MANUAL e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The Power Dial is not set to PLAY The cassette s cover is open e The LCD monitor is turned off e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The 5 Second mode in the System Menu is set to ANIMATION e Connect the AC Adapter securely pg 10 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 9 e Open the LCD monitor fully The LCD monitor turns on off when it is opened closed at an angle of 45 degrees e Set the Lopes record safety tab to REC C pg 13 e Set the Pow
27. in INDEX 83 A O ll ut C pg 33 On Screen Menus cscecscerseereesseees CF pgs 30 32 Audio Dubbing seserapan ninine I gt pg 65 P Auto e EEN CF pg 46 NT Eeer Auto Shutoff 2 ee eeh NEE CF pg 27 GEES B Play Back on TV wees IF pgs 50 52 54 56 57 Batterye a E idee G pg 8 Play Back Zoom inira Battery LOW see CG pg 75 Power AC Battery cccecceeeeeeees Beep Tally rizorsi erka I gt pg 33 R C Random Assemble Editing Charging sonar a eet aerate es I gt pg 8 Record Safety Tab Cleaning The Camcorder s s ssssssss1s0e CG pg 72 Record Standby ccccceeeseeeeeeeeees CONNECTIONS seeceeseeteeteeee pg 10 50 51 52 Recording Format ccccceeeeeeseeees D Remote Conte eege Date Time Display c ccc eeeeeeeeeee gt pg 12 S Date Time Settings cccceseeeees gt pg 12 Sel Uppert ee Digital Image Stabilizer 0 0 0 cee CG pg 31 Set VCR Brand eieiei Digital Z00M sie ikea Shutter Slow shutter s s sssssssssssssesesssseeses Docking Station ke Slow Motion Playback DUDDING susen porasi n Snapshot Mode cccceeceseeseeseseseeeees E Snapshot Search sssssssssssssssesesesessssesesesees Ep EAA A EEA CF pg 58 SE GE EEN TER squeeze arenen en ea Ee ai etais Still Play Back ccvcscsscssetespeanesscneee ts F Strobe ties eee Hee See Ee KEE CF pg 28 T 5 SeCONd Mode ccseececceesesses sees eeeees gt pg 28 EE KF pg 35 la
28. may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed 30 e The speaker volume is too great 32 e Certain FADE WIPE P AE Effects and other functions that cannot be used togetherare selected at the same time 33 e The LCD monitor 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 These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 34 e During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 36 e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 37 e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures 38 e This occurs when recording in the LP mode is not available After the indicator blinks the recording mode switches to SP and recording goes on CORRECTIVE ACTION 30 e Turn the speaker volume down gt pg 73 31 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage 32 e Re read the sections covering FADE WIPE and P AE Effects gt pgs 34 42 35 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor indications C pgs 74 75 36 e Remove the tape or the
29. or 100x zoom magnifications 10x Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording 20x Electronic processing Digital zoom that lets you get closer up 100x Electronically processed images at 100 times magnification GAIN UP Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting AE 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 nor natural OFF Select this setting when lighting is not a problem AGC This is the factory setting and is automatically activated during Auto operation The overall appearance is jagged but the image is bright and the movements are more natural than in AE mode 32 System Menu RECORDING Advanced Features Cont The System Menu allows you to set the following functions Scene Beep Tally Wind Cut Sound Mode ID numbers and Photo Frame LCD monitor WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AG TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU JO DATE TIME MENU HO SYSTEM MENU W BALANCE AUTO ITEM Je BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Recording Menu A SCENE BEEP TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID No PHOTO FRAME J ITEM Ju BUTTON SKEND SET MENU BUTTON System Menu OPEN LCD MONITOR First press PUSH OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully The LCD monito
30. paper deeper green begins blinking blue paper orange yellow paper deeper SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE purple Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of 2 the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself NOTES so that the white paper fills the screen e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent ENTER SETTING candlelight etc Because the color temperature Press and hold or When the N begins is different depending on the light source the tint blinking quickly release the button of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more e When the setting is completed the 84 stops natural result _blinking and moves to END e Once you adjust white balance during Manual EXIT RECORDING MENU White Balance operation the setting is retained Press MENU The Manual White Balance even if the power is turned off or the battery indicator H is displayed in the LCD monitor removed 46 Manual Focus Adjustment RECORDING Advanced Features Cont The recorder in most cases adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically However when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the LCD monitor adjust the focus manually Focus zone Focus is adjusted at the center of the screen Manual focus indicator FOCUS PRO EXP OCW GDC
31. the upper right corner to the lower left corner WINDOW WIPE The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene SLIDE WIPE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left DOOR WIPE The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene SCROLL WIPE The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top SHUTTER WIPE The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen RECORDING START STOP button Random Variations Kr RANDOM FADER When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition from the Fade and Wipe effects We Bk BW 1 C Ed E KC U A The camcorder chooses one of the fades wipes at random Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu To use effects that don t appear in the menu exchange them gt pg 38 7 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP and br appears in the LCD monitor The camcorder does the rest selecting an effect at random The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In If you press RECORDING START STOP during recording 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
32. using the camcorder s battery SELECT MODE Set the Power Dial to PLAY 5 2 PLAYBACK Basic Connections Cont TV Playback Please refer to your VCR and or TV instruction manual s when connecting Adapter Charger N To DC input jack DC cord Core filter To AUDIO To AUDIO output jacks L R input jacks L R AUDIO and VIDEO cables Core filter To VIDEO output jack To VIDEO input jack When an S Video jack is available To S VIDEO output jack S VIDEO cable To S VIDEO input jack Core filter ee Connect to AV jack equipped TV or to VCR VCR Recording deck MM 8 do CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO NOTES TV OR VCR e To change from normal to slow motion playback Connect as shown in the illustration press PAUSE at the point where you want to start pg 50 52 playback in slow motion then point the remote EE control at the Docking Station s sensor and press TURN ON POWER SLOW Rewind Forward After playing back in slow motion for about 10 to 20 seconds normal e It is recommended to place the camcorder on playback resumes Speed is 1 10 times normal To the CAM stand for playback 7 pg 10 stop slow motion playback in progress press SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE PA e During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video play
33. when the background is too bright or too dark in compari son with the subject the exposure could be corrected manually Exposure control indicator FOCUS PRO EXP OCW CIC IND DISPLAY ENU GED BRIGHT SELECT MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ADJUST EXPOSURE Press BP EXP and the Exposure Control indicator are displayed in the LCD monitor e The adjustment range is from 6 to 6 Press to brighten the image or to darken it Brightness control of the LCD monitor Power Dial Shooting mode selector MANUAL To Return To Automatic Exposure Control SEN Press gt quickly The Exposure Control indicator disappears Or set the shooting mode selector to AUTO NOTES e When EXP is not displayed on the LCD monitor Manual Exposure Control is not available To make it appear press the IND DISPLAY button 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 To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor press BRIGHT on the LCD monitor CF pg 23 Note that the actual reco
34. you want to brighten the image Press the button If you want to darken the image Press the button e The brightness indication appears in the LCD monitor LCD Monitor Indications You can make the LCD monitor indications appear disappear 7 PRESS IND DISPLAY BUTTON When you do not want the indications to appear press the IND DISPLAY button Certain indications disappear Press again to make the indicaitons reappear e If you keep this button pressed more than 2 seconds the LCD monitor switches off To turn on the LCD monitor again keep IND DISPLAY pressed more than 2 seconds NOTE It is impossible to make the tape running indicator and warnings disappear from the LCD monitor Journalistic shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open 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 RECORDING Cont Interface Shooting You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor 1 TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward 2 START RECORDING Point the lens toward yourself and start recording e During Interface Shooting the tape remain ing indicator and warnin
35. 2 When playing back a tape recorded at 48k output sound during Audio Dubbing see page 65 NOTES R sound is output on both channels and set it for FULL SOUND SOUND 1 or Hz set in the same manner For information on e You can also use the RM V708U 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 Docking Station s sensor e During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made This detection cannot be made during fast forward or rewind LCD monitor Minutes _ Seconds Frames 12 34 29 30 frames 1 second TIME CODE Displaying The Time Code During Playback You can display the Time Code on screen during playback This is especially useful for editing This function is preset to OFF To turn it on select TIME CODE at the Playback Menu and change the setting C pg 54 ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen OFF The Time Code doesn t appear DISPLAY Displaying the Date During Playback If the time has been set the date is automatically recorded separately from the recorded video signal You can display or remove the date anytime during playback This function is preset to ON To turn it off select DISPLAY at the Playback Menu and change the setting F pg 54 ON The date is
36. 36 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased I gt pg 36 e The camcorder automatically 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 19 e Make sure you have selected the P AE Effects you want before starting editing C pg 40 e Exchanging P AE Effects may deactivate the effect s you selected Once you ve selected an effect do not perform an exchange before beginning editing If you do make sure you don t replace the effect s you selected pg 40 e Make sure the Squeeze mode Cinema mode or Slow effect is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function pg 31 41 elt you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Recording Menu pg 31 e Make sure the Squeeze mode is set to OFF pg 31 e Do not try to use the Video Echo effect during a Fade In or Fade Out pg 35 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 70 I TROUBLESHOOTING Cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 21 There is no strobe when the Classic Film and Strobe effects are activated 22 White Balance cannot be activated 23 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 24 There are disturbances in audio and video 2
37. 5 During recording the date time does not appear 26 The indicators do not appear on the LCD monitor 27 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 28 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 21 e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress e The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction e If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same portion of the tape disturbance to the sound and picture may result DISPLAY is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu e Interface shooting is performed e The clock s lithium battery is not loaded or its power is low You have made the indicators on the LCD monitor disappear eIn places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics 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 or Technical Service Center 28 e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 21 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effects during a scene trans
38. 5 sec 5SD MODE appears in the LCD monitor in step 2 below Record one 5 second clip and the image at the end of the clip is stored If you record the next clip within 5 minutes the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears If you turn the power off the stored image will be lost PAUSE 5S MODE OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully 2 SELECT MODE Press the lock button located on the Power Dial and turn the Power Dial to 5S Then press RECORDING START STOP 5S MODE appears in the LCD monitor the tally lamp lights to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e If you press and hold RECORDING START STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged Record Standby 3 END 5 SECOND MODE RECORDING Set the Power Dial to the REC or OFF position To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Mode r instead of pressing RECORDING START STOP in step 2 press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 6 second still with the shutter sound pg 26 29 Self Timer 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 r RECORDING LCD monitor START STOP button LCD monitor F AUTO PAUSE PUSH OPEN Power Dial During recording
39. ETY 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 the 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 p
40. Hood Attachment The sun hood shields the LCD monitor from reflection so that the user can watch it with ease even under direct sunlight It also helps protect the monitor from damage LCD monitor To close the sun hood push Sun hood Sun hood ATTACH SUN HOOD NOTE Mount the sun hood on the LCD monitor so When not using the LCD monitor detach the sun that it opens when you pull up hood and close the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can not be closed with the sun hood attached e To detach pull in the opposite direction of the arrow To use the sun hood when tilting the LCD OPEN SUN HOOD monitor upward 180 degrees 2 Pull up to open the sun hood tees it is possible to attach the sun hood upside down SNe eee When turning over the LCD monitor attach the DETACH SUN HOOD sun hood upside down e If detaching is difficult grasp the sun hood at the positions marked with a w on top and bottom and pull toward yourself 16 Grip Attachment Use of the grip enables stable shooting Bottom of the camcorder GETTING STARTED Cont To detach turn the screw in the opposite direction of the arrow the illustrations 7 ALIGN 2 TIGHTEN Align the grip s screw with the camcorder s socket for Tighten the screw in the directon of the arrow as in tripod mounting with and with When loading unloading a cassette tilt the grip toward
41. IDEO OUT PLAYBACK Basic Connections AUDIO and VIDEO cables 93 5 DVM1 to TV or VCR CAM stand CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration e It is recommended to place the camcorder on the CAM stand for playback F pg 10 TURN ON POWER Turn the Power Dial to PLAY and turn on the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback BW ON If Using A VCR go to step 4 If not go to step 5 INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual START PLAYBACK Press PLAY You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV Mi CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV To VIDEO IN connector To AUDIO IN connectors END PLAYBACK Press STOP and if you re not going to continue using the camcorder set the Power Dial to OFF NOTES When using the provided VIDEO cable 3 5 DVM1 to TV or VCR or AUDIO cable e 3 5 DVM1 to TV or VCR make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter improves perform ance of equipment To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Before opening the cassette cover disconnect the headphones and AUDIO VIDEO connectors from the jacks because the cassette cover will interfere with them e Date Time Time Code T set to ON or OFF in the Playback Menu pg 54 Play
42. Jvc MM DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA CAMERA VIDEO NUMERIQUE CAMARA DE VIDEO DIGITAL GR DVM1 d INSTRUCTIONS MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES x 2 l O Z r FRAN AIS ESPANOL For Customer Use Enter below the Serial Nos of the GR DVM1U camcorder and the AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger The serial numbers are located on the bottom of the GR DVM1U and the AA V80U Model No GR DVM1U AA V80U Serial No LYT0002 038B 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 7 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 te refer to Controls Indications and Connectors C pgs 73 76 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use Sets 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 78 and 79 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS h RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H
43. KJ ACCESS WHITE BALANCE MENU EES Place the pointer next to W BALANCE by To Return To Automatic White Balance pressing the button Press to move up select AUTO in step 3 Or set the shooting and to move down Then press MENU The mode selector to AUTO pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected NOTE White balance cannot be used when PRAE Effects AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically Sepia or Monotone are activated This is the factory preset position 81 When using a video light or other similar type of lighting When shooting outdoors on a sunny day N 4 When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject pg 45 Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in manual mode perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting LCD monitor White paper WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT_MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU d Power Dial gt PW BALANCE Vi ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Recording Menu A PAUSE MANUAL MANUAL Shooting mode selector SELECT MODE To Change The Tint For Recording Follow stens jand 3cokthewhitebalanc 7 In step 2 substitute colored paper for white The n pg 44 select E vn white balance is adjusted based on the color changing the tint Red
44. MAIN UNIT General Power DC 6 3 V using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V using Battery Power consumption 8 6 W Format DV Format SD mode Signal format Video signal recording format Data compression rate Digital compression technology Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Continuous recoring time Fast Forward Rewind Time Pickup Zoom Lens diameter Filter Diameter LCD monitor Minimum required illumination White balance NTSC Standard Digital Component Recording 25 Mbps DCT Discrete Cosine Transform amp VLC Variable Length Coding MINI DV Cassette SP 18 8 mm sec LP 12 5 mm sec SP 60 min LP 90 min using DVM 60 cassette Approx 60 min using fully charged BN V812U Battery Pack Approx 100 sec using DVM 60 cassette 1 3 CCD single 570 000 pixels recording area approx 330 000 pixels 10x Optical Zoom 20x 100x Digital Zoom F1 6 f 4 5445 mm 27 mm 2 5 180 000 pixel polysilicon TFT LCD panel 14 Ix 7 Ix during 1 30 sec slow shutter Automatic manual Iris Automatic lock Microphone Condensor type stereo Operating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 35 80 Storage temperature 20 50 C Dimensions 59 W x 156 H x 94 D mm 2 3 8 x 6 3 16 x 3 3 4 Weight Main unit approx 620 g During recording Approx 730 g With BN V812U Battery Pack Cassette M DV30ME Hand Strap Audio Sa
45. Picture Wipe Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated 38 Exchanging FADE WIPE Effects You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others After exchanging the new effects appear in the Fader Wipe Menu Mi N LCD monitor WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AGC STO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W BALANCE AUTO ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Recording Menu A FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE We WHITE FADER Bd BLACK FADER DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE Zi ITEM BUTTON SKEND SETMENU BUTTON FADER WIPE Customize SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitor ACCESS FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE MENU Place the pointer next to TO FADER WIPE MENU by pressing the button then press MENU The Fader Wipe Customize Menu appears SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by pressing the button then press MENU The cursor stops blinking RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Power Dial MANUAL Shooting mode selector SELECT NEW EFFECT Cycle through the remaining effects by pr
46. T MENU BUTTON Recording Menu A ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY DATE TIME ITEM Jo BUTTON SEND SET MENU BUTTON MANUAL Date Time Menu Shooting mode selector SELECT OPERATION MODE SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Cycle through the available settings of the Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing selected functions by pressing the button down the lock button located on the dial and and stop when the one you want is displayed set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL Then press MENU and the pointer automati cally moves to END ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in 6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU the LCD monitor Press MENU twice Selection is complete and h di ACCESS DATE TIME MENU ee ea Mi N Place the pointer next to TO DATE TIME NOTES MENU by pressing the button Press e Connect the camcorder to a TV and set ON toward to move up and toward 7 to move SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu The down Press MENU and the Date Time Menu display appears on the connected TV when the appears in the LCD monitor camcorder is in Record Standby mode ese i f 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME The Indicator Display function overrides these i i settings If you have set the ON SCREEN or Place the pointer next to DISPLAY by pressing DISPLAY function and the indication does not the Jr button then press MENU The cursor stops blinking indicat
47. TAL 09 R A EDIT program screen RM V708U provided VCR RECORD STANDBY 12 STOP EDITING Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the recorder NOTES e During dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the recorder s sensor and that the path between the two is unobstructed If during dubbing you press any button on the camcorder its Record Standby mode is automati cally engaged e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes CS pg 21 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 VCR Recording deck Remote sensor RM V708U provided 8 TIME CODE TOTAL R A EDIT program screen PREPARE FOR R A EDIT 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the Docking Station s e If any images from the scene prior to the sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves R A EDIT appears on the TV scr
48. TON SET MENU BUTTON AE AGC OFF 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 appears in the LCD monitor During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitors 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 playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor 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 first set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL During Full Auto operation both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable A discriminating signal is automatically recorded when you select either SQUEEZE or CINEMA for recording If your wide TV has the automatic discriminating function connect an S Video cable between S2 connector on the TV and the S Video output connector on the Docking Station During playback the image is naturally expanded to fit the wide screen with no proportional distortion If your wide screen TV has no S2 connector automatic signal
49. Tape End indicator gt pg 22 An error number E01 etc appears C pg 71 Consult your nearest JVC dealer Battery Low indicator Changes as follows according to the remaining power level gg 0 gt CE 0 When the battery power is coming to an end the battery indicator lt blinks in the LCD monitor After indication blinks power turns off automatically Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one ERROR REFER MANUAL indicator pg 65 66 Appears when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is impossible 76 Docking Station CO Fast Forward FF button Rewind REW button I gt pg 62 STOP button I gt pg 58 PLAY button o o I gt pg 56 PAUSE button EDIT button I gt pg 62 Multi connector Connect to the camcorder s multi connector To avoid malfunction do not touch this connector RELEASE button 0 0 0 0 c cee C pg 51 Lock lever ceceeseecssseseeceeeeteeeeeseseeee CG pg 51 DC input jack 0 cece CG pg 51 S Video output jack 00 0 eee gt pg 52 Outputs S Video signal D I Video output jack eeeeeeee gt pg 52 DC output jack For dealer use Audio output jack In gt pg 52 D I Audio output jack RI I gt pg 52 INTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS Cont Printer connector e Connects to the optional video printer s video output connector This allows you to watch the image from the vid
50. UTO ITEM Jr BUTTON PEND SET MENU BUTTON Recoring Menu A gt WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W BALANCE AUTO ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON OPEN LCD MONITOR First press PUSH OPEN button and open the LCD monitor fully The LCD monitor turns on off automatically when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC by pressing down the lock button located on the dial and setting the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitor SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by pressing the button then press MENU The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected Power Dial MANUAL Shooting mode selector SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle the available settings of the selected function by pressing the button Stop when the one you need is displayed Then press MENU and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press MENU Selection is complete and the menu disappears MM 2 10X OFF 20X SQUEEZE 100X WIDE MODE ZOOM ITEM Jo B T
51. and when shooting under flourescent or mercury lighting the picture may flicker Setting the shutter speed to 1 100 reduces the flicker 1 250 factory preset 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 When using Slow the image takes on a strobe like effect Use Slow only in dark areas The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use e f the image is out of focus adjust manually It is also recommended that you use a tripod if possible 42 Exchanging P AE Effects RECORDING Advanced Features Cont You can replace 5 of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others Refer to page 40 on using the exchanged effects LCD monitor WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AGC JO FADER WIPE MENU IO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W BALANCE AUTO ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Recording Menu A P AE EFFECT CUSTOMIZE 1 1 250 SHUTTER1 250 2 TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM ITEM BUTTON SET MENU BUTTON P AE EFFECT Customize Menu 3 LW 4 B W Ki SKEND 1 SELECT MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode sel
52. ar press the IND DISPLAY button e If certain Fades or Wipes are activated some P AE Effects cannot be used If you select a PAE Effect that is unusable in the current situation the effect s name or symbol begins flashing B W monotone Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Wide Cinema function it enhances the classic film effect 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look bag CLASSIC FILM KW TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural Checked effects are factory preset To use other effects refer to Exchanging P AE Effects on page 42 SLOW Slow Shutter You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting x 4 4 times sensitivity TK 1 WK shutter speed 1 15 sec my YS x 10 10 times sensitivity EA shutter speed 1 6 sec NOTES 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling S STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 60 Normally when recording images from an NTSC TV a black band appears Setting the shutter speed to 1 60 makes the band thinner 1 100 When used in areas where the AC is 50 Hz
53. back e After PAUSE is pressed the still image is dis r Sri e SE GC played for a ee seconds then the SE EE becomes blue back for a few seconds CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV e There may be a small margin between the slow INPUT motion playback start point you chose and the Refer to your VCR s instruction manual start point at which the camcorder actually begins E playback in slow motion START PLAYBACK e When using the provided AUDIO VIDEO cable Press play and your pre recorded scenes will Docking Station to TV or VCR DC cord be played on your TV S VIDEO cable or editing cable make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to END PLAYBACK the Docking Station The core filter improves Press STOP and if you re not going to performance of equipment continue using the camcorder set the Power Dial to OFF 54 Playback Menu PLAYBACK Playback Menu 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 pgs 63 64 LCD monitor FULL SOUND 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIME CODE a ITEM BUTTON JEND SET MENU BUTTON Playback Menu A gtt MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIME CODE ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully
54. back Sound Mode Display Leas set the Power Dial to REC and set ON SCREEN in the Date Time Menu CS pg 12 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Dial back to PLAY MM ol Docking Station Attachment When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station you can add many interesting effects during playback To DC input jack Power Dial Power cord Docking Station Adapter Charger To DC jack Release button CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Using The Remote Control During Playback Make sure the camcorder s power is off Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station you can use the RM V708U remote control ATTACH AND LOCKS for regular playback slow motion approx 1 10 Press down on the camcorder and slide the speed C pg 53 Playback Zoom pg 56 and Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow The P AE Effects lt gt pg 40 camcorder and the Docking Station are now securely attached NOTE When using the provided DC cord make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the Docking Station The core filter improves performance of equipment e When removing the camcorder slide the lock lever in the opposite direction of the arrow while pressing down the Release button and lift the camcorder out SUPPLY POWER The Docking Station must be powered by the AC adapter whether the battery is in the camcorder or not e The Docking Station cannot function
55. be effect was used e If the first scene on the tape was recorded in Snapshot mode or with the Strobe effect the camcorder may not be able to locate the exact beginning of the scene Snapshot Search could malfunction if the recorded tape has e Too little time between Snap shots e Blank space between recordings e Snap shots taken using Motor Drive mode To Stop A Snapshot Search In Progress ites press SNAPSHOT again NOTES e To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE This is known as still playback Press again to resume normal playback If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged If the camcorder is left in its Stop mode for 5 minutes its power goes off automatically e By attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station and connecting a video printer to the station it is possible to print out snapshots pg 49 20m Scene 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 While the 5 Second mode is activated Fade Wipe F pg 34 P AE Effects C pg 40 and other manual operations cannot be performed Dissolves during 5 second mode recording Select 5SD at the System Menu F pg 32 Lock button RECORDING START STOP button Power Dial LCD monitor 5S MODE After
56. ch as near a cooking stove d in places subject to excessive shock or vibration Soe near a television set S near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc Re 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 BE in places of over 50 C 122 F E in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 vi in direct sunlight Ee in a closed car in summer ite near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT ihe allow it to become wet Bie drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Ka subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation SE keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods ee expose the lens to direct sunlight stile carry it by holding the LCD monitor er swing it excessively when using the hand strap ive swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 79 5 Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems D s m 8 a vi e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears in the LCD moitor 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
57. cking Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 52 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY 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 STOP to stop the source tape and engage the VCR s stop mode PLAY STOP NOTES e You can use Playback Zoom t pg 56 or Playback Effects CG pg 57 in step 2 e Before you start dubbing make sure that the LCD moitor indications don t appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM V708U Remote Control e Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording e To show or hide all indications press the IND DISPLAY button on the camcorder MM OD Brand Setting Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing or control the VCR using the RM V708U remote control you must set the VCR brand The remote control is capable of controlling basic VCR functions PLAY FF REW PAUSE STOP After you ve set the brand point the remote at the VCR s sensor and press the appropriate button Some VCRs however will not be controlled by the RM V708U NOTE Mak
58. cted 12 PHOTO FRAME is set to OFF in the system menu e The Cinema mode is engaged disabling the white border 13 e 10X optical zoom is selected e The Video Echo effect is activated 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 Dissolve was attempted during Digital Zoom 14 e The shooting mode selector is set to AUTO e The Power Dial is set to 5s 15 The Black amp White Fader 15 e The Sepia or Monotone doesn t work effects are activated 16 e P AE Effects Sepia Monotone or Slow are activated e The Squeeze mode is selected 11 e Disengage them F pg 40 e Disengage the Squeeze mode CG pg 31 12 e Set PHOTO FRAME to ON in the system menu pg 32 e Disengage the Cinema mode gt pg 31 13 e Turn off the Video Echo effect F pg 41 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed gt pg 36 e Change the setting of either the System Menu or the Power Dial F pg 32 e Do not attempt to take a Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom gt pg 26 14 e Set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL pg 18 e Change the setting of the Power Dial 15 e Turn off Sepia and Monotone CF pg 40 16 Turn off Sepia and Monotone before adding Dissolve to a scene transit
59. d 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference 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 tested 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 equipment 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 Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional bat
60. d this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind AUTO When shooting in high winds noise is automatically reduced e n appears in the LCD monitor e The quality of the sound will change This is normal OFF This function is disabled NOTE The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation SOUND Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHz 32 kHz The camcorder is factory preset for 32 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing 48 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing PHOTO FRAME The snapshot function has two types of photo effects with frame and without frame ON When engaged during recording there will be a momentary camera shutter type blackout a shutter sound effect is recorded on the tape and a white bordered still image is displayed and recorded OPE When engaged during recording a still image is displayed and recorded NOTE Photo Frame is activated during Full Auto operation 34 FADE WIPE Effects RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu To use effects that don t appear in the menu exchange them lt pg 38 39
61. d on the dial Confirm the time code at this point CS pg 55 2 FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW until the point is located then press PAUSE 3 PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE ING and the Time Code min sec appear in the LCD monitor NOTES INSERT PLAY PAUSE REW IND START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 PAUSE DURING EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP Press again to resume editing STOP EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP then press STOP e When performing Insert Editing the tape s Video Area and Sub Code Area CS pg 77 are rewritten so the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops and ERROR REFER MANUAL appears on the LCD monitor TROUBLESHOOTING 67 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied Recording cannot be performed There is no playback picture Some functions are not available The
62. d play back During Recording It is recommended to use the CAM Stand while shooting from a table top or any other flat surface This provides stability to the camcorder SUPPLY POWER Plug the DC cord into the camcorder ATTACH TO CAM STAND Line up with with with and with Slide the camcorder in the direction of the arrow e To detach the camcorder slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow 11 Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion Removal This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date time settings Open switch Battery cover OPEN BATTERY COVER Slide the open switch on the battery cover Pull open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow REMOVE OLD BATTERY Pull the battery holer out in the direction of the arrow and slide the battery down and out of the holder INSERT NEW BATTERY Insert the battery with the side showing in the holder REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER Insert the battery holder into the battery cover 5 CLOSE BATTERY COVER Battery holder NOTES e When the battery is depleted the X3 indicator appears in the LCD monitor after you turn the power on See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries e After changing the lithium battery reset the date and time CS pg 12 12 9 Date Time Settings GETTING STARTED Cont Date and time will automa
63. d scene wn Newly recorded scene 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 y Tape Already recorded scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 2 2 Tape Remaining Indicator What Happens When You Shoot Sideways The time remaining on the tape is automatically monitored and displayed in the LCD monitor u o If the camcorder is held horizon C pg 74 When the tape ends TAPE END tally on its side while shooting the recorded played back image also appears on its side appears in the LCD monitor If the LCD monitor indications are turned off C pg 23 the tape remaining indicator appears when remaining time reaches 2 minutes Vly M 2 min blinking lt 3 min ef E Vly 7 1 min blinking gt 0 min blinking bf bf Holding The Camcorder GRASP CAMCORDER Grasp the camcorder with the pinkie finger positioned under the bottom of the camcorder e Be sure to use the provided hand strap e The grip is also recommended OPEN LCD MONITOR Hold the camcorder with both hands for stable shooting e Be careful not to push the LCD monitor or the buttons you do not wish to use Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the button ADJUST BRIGHTNESS If
64. ded 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 as 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 I
65. discrimination can not be performed and it should be done manually NOTES When playing back through a video cassette recorder or to a wide screen TV that doesn t have the automatic discriminating function change the setting on the TV manually When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast forward or rewind 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 in the LCD monitor during recording This function is usable when the shooting mode selector is set to MANUAL OPE When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod set the Stabilizer to OFF If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image NOTES e The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting e The Stabilizer will not work when certain P AE Effects Classic Film Strobe Slow 1 2 pg 41 and Fade Wipe Effects Picture Wipe Dissolve gt pg 36 are activated The QQ indicator appears blinking in the LCD monitor ZOOM Magnification You can select 10x 20x
66. displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed D Playback Zoom PLAYBACK Advanced Features The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback Normal playback Press p gt Right to move image SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial FIND THE SCENE OF INTEREST Press play to start playback and zoom into any scene you desire This could be done even during slow play back ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the zoom buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the Docking Station s sensor Power Dial Lock button PLAY Remote sensor Zoom buttons SHIFT Left Right Up Down buttons STOP PAUSE RM V708U provided 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 q Left gt Right A Up and W Down END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and normal playback e If the Video Echo effect pg 57 is selected during playback zoom playback zoom is canceled Playback Effects 397 These effects allow you to be creative
67. e sure the VCR s power is off before beginning the procedure PRESS AND HOLD MBR SET BUTTON Make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR ENTER BRAND Press the appropriate brand setting button you chose from A then B in the VCR Code List RELEASE SET BUTTON VCR Recording deck e Turn on the VCR s power and make sure it is operating properly e When the remote control s battery expires reset the brand after installing a fresh battery RM V708U provided VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS BR VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B NAME A B PHILIPS PANASONIC e ee ee e HITACHI JVC A B Cc MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS TOSHIBA KKK 90 O0 9000 000 00 000 09OO00 90 90 0900 9000 00 60 00 0000 00090 00000 000900 KKK EE E KIK ZENITH 60 Random Assemble Editing EDITING Cont Using the RM V708U remote control you can use P AE Effects and make an original edited tape AUDIO and VIDEO cables To AUDIO output jacks L R Red White 4 Yellow To VIDEO output jack on To S VIDEO output jack To EDIT jack Source tape Camcorder De 7 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV I pg 52 2 START SOURCE PLAYBACK First turn t
68. ease input the month Press MENU Repeat the procedure to input the day year hour and minute Press MENU when the pointer is next to END to exit NOTE If you don t exit the Date Time Menu the clock display will not move but the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you close the menu the date and time in the LCD monitor begin operation from the current date and time with no delay or loss Loading Unloading A Cassette 13 The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT switch Make sure the window side is facing out OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Turn on the power 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 e Before opening the cassette cover disconnect the headphones and AUDIO VIDEO connectors from the jacks because the cassette cover will interfere with them es 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 RECORDING TIME RECORDING
69. ector to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitor wO N MENU Place the pointer next to TO P AE EFFECT MENU by pressing the button Then press MENU and the P AE Effect Customize Menu appears in the LCD monitor ACCESS P AE EFFECT CUSTOMIZE 6 Power Dial MANUAL Shooting mode selector SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by pressing the Jr button then press MENU The pointer stops blinking SELECT NEW EFFECT Cycle through the remaining effects by pressing the button and stop when the one you want is displayed Press MENU e The pointer automatically moves to END e To replace other effects repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE MENU Press MENU twice Selection is finished and you can use the new effect s in recording pg 40 Displaying The Date And Time During Recording You must first set the date and time see Date Time Settings pg 12 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu The Date Time appears in the LCD monitor if the Shooting mode selector is set to MANUAL The Date Time is always displayed in the LCD monitor when the Shooting mode selector is set to AUTO LCD monitor WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU go P AE EFFECT_MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Power Dial W BALANCE AUTO ITEM Jo BUTTON END SE
70. een quickly from Record Pause to Record mode ee e If the scene you tried to dub starts in CHOOSE A SCENE progress the VCR is slow to start recording Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE transition as your Edit In point 64 Adjustment of VCR s against Camcorder Timing IND DISPLAY MENU D BRIGHT VCR Recording deck 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 0 DISPLAY ON TIME CODE OFF ITEM Ju BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Playback Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE Open the LCD monitor and turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to SYNCHRO by pressing the button then press MENU The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected EDITING Cont Power Dial 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO EN DISPLAY TIME CODE OFF ITEM Ju BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON INPUT CORRECTION DATA Based on the diagnostics performed F pg 63 you can now increase the VCR s speed by pressing You can also slow down the VCR s speed by pressing The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments CLOSE MENU Pr
71. engaged e When transporting make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked e To turn power on again open the LCD e If you don t open the LCD monitor power monitor cannot be turned on OR SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to OFF Set the shooting mode selector to AUTO e When turning to OFF it is not necessary to e In the AUTO mode only Zoom 20x press down the lock button Snapshot 5S if you change the setting in the System Menu either 5SD or ANIM anima tion becomes available see pgs 32 33 and Self Timer are available NOTES e f 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 set the Power Dial to OFF then to REC As long as you don t take out the tape you were using or play it back you can continue from where you left off with no noticeable brake on the recorded video 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 pg 20 e Recored Standby means that a tape is loaded and the camcorder is ready to record e During recording sound is not heard from the speaker If you want to hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphones jack The sun hood shou
72. eo printer on the LCD monitor without connecting to a television gt pg 49 e When the VIDEO cable is connected to this connector the date and time code are not displayed on the LCD monitor To print out a scene with its date connect the video printer s video output connector to a TV and operate the video printer using a TV monitor JLIP jack joint Level Interface Protocol e It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further detail consult your nearest JVC dealer Information in English is also available at our home page http www jvc victor co jp EDI JACK annn naa CG pg 60 Remote control sensor 51500000 gt CF pg 56 ABOUT DV 7 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 the GR DVM1 is analog VIDEO Lens Luminance Signal Y Color Difference Signal R Y Chromatic Analysis Chrominance C
73. er Dial to REC pg 19 e Close the cassette s cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again C pg 19 Set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL pg 18 e Set the Power Dial to any position except 5S pg 28 e Set Focus to AUTO pg 46 e Clean the lens and check the focus again gt pg 72 e Set it in the right position pg 13 e Install a fully charged battery 7 pg 8 e Set the Power Dial to PLAY F pg 49 e Close the cassette s cover pg 13 e Press and hold the IND DISPLAY button for over 2 seconds gt pg 23 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback I pg 53 e Select 5S or SSD in the System Menu F pg 33 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 68 TROUBLESHOOTING Cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10 Even though GAIN UP was set to Ast scenes shot in dark places are not brightened 11 Snapshot mode cannot be used 12 Although the SNAPSHOT button is pressed the white border does not appear 13 Digital Zoom doesn t work 14 P AE Effects and Fade Wipe Effects don t work 16 The Dissolve function doesn t work 10 e Depending on the light source the 1 30 shutter speed may be deactivated in order to reduce the shakiness in the picture 11 e P AE Effects Sepia Monotone or Slow Slow Shutter are activated e The Squeeze mode is sele
74. erminal connect it using a conversion plug not provided When using the provided cable make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the Docking Station To Operate The VCR With The Remote Control deeg press and hold SHIFT then press the appropriate control button Power Dial RM V708U provided FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT Remote sensor SET EDIT IN POINT At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV SET EDIT OUT POINT At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the LCD monitor and on the connected TV USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSI TION Press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve USE P AE EFFECT Press EFFECT 7 e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You can use Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe or Video Echo effects CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 7 e If you re not using Fade Wipe or P AE Effects repeat steps 4 and 5 only OUT H 1
75. ess MENU twice e Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 60 NOTE Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected 65 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32Khz mode CG pg 33 NOTE Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Speaker Power Dial RM V708U provided Audio Dub Standby DISPLAY AUDIO MONITOR A DUB PLAY EXT MIC input connector PAUSE Located beneath STOP the cover 7 FIND EDIT IN POINT BEGIN DUBBING Play back the tape to locate the point where Press PLAY then begin narrating editing will start then press PAUSE 3 j PAUSE DURING DUBBING 2 ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY Press PAUSE While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE IIS appears STOP DUBBING Press STOP NOTES e Audio dubbing is possible using an optional microphone connected to the EXT MIC input connector While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e Te select the desired sound for playback press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control e If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded
76. essing the button and stop when the one you want is displayed Press MENU e The pointer automatically moves to END e To replace other effects repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE MENU Press MENU twice Selection is complete and you can use the new effects during recording pg 34 To use the exchanged FADE WIPE effects refer to the following pages e Fades and Wipes 00 cece eee CG pg 35 e Picture Wipe Dissolve ccc CG pg 36 e Random Variations cece CG pg 37 Me 39 Refer to page 34 on using the exchanged effects 18 scene transitions Fades and Wipes Wi B BW WHITE FADER BLACK FADER BLACK amp WHITE FADER MOSAIC FADER CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE Ki SHUTTER WIPE Picture Wipe Dissolve ET e DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE SLIDE WIPE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER WIPE 4 Random Variations R RANDOM FADER FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE LCD monitor Wl WHITE FADER Bx BLACK E DISSOLVE Select 5 of the 18 scene e CORN ER A l p E transitions one by one SE ITEM Ju BUTTON ZKEND SET MENU BUTTON FADER WIPE Customize 40 P AE Effects l RECORDING Advanced Features Cont You can choose any one of the effects from the P AE Effects Menu In addition you can exchange 5 of the 13 options that appear for other available effects F pg 42 LCD
77. f the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service mo 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer 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 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
78. fects are not available To make it appear press the IND DISPLAY button If certain PAE Effects 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 e The PAE Effect Menu is displayed if 44 is pressed twice Press 44 again to display the Fader Wipe Menu e Beep won t sound when the shooting mode selector is set to MANUAL if BEEP is set to OFF in the System Menu CS pg 32 Fades and Wipes 35 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 i pg 34 Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu To use effects that don t appear in the menu exchange them lt pg 38 FADE Example Wx WHITE FADER Fade In Fade Out WIPE Example gt SCROLL WIPE Wipe In RECORDING START STOP button ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN Press RECORDING START STOP to start recording and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene press RECORDING START STOP Before the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automati cally NOTE You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the RECORDING START STOP button Wa
79. g away e When zooming Locking the exposure control and the iris After step 1 adjust the exposure using the button Then lock the iris in step 2 For automatic locking press kk quickly The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds PLAYBACK Basic Playback 49 You can watch what you ve recorded in the LCD monitor VOLUME OPEN LCD MONITOR Press PUSH OPEN to open the LCD monitor SELECT OPERATION MODE Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial REWIND TAPE Press lt 4 REW is displayed on the LCD monitor If you rewind all the way to the end of the tape it stops automatically VIEWING RECORDING Press PIE PLAY is displayed on the LCD monitor and the recorded footage can be viewed END PLAYBACK Press W STOP is displayed on the LCD monitor Set the Power Dial to OFF e When turning to OFF it is not necessary to press down the lock button To Perform High Speed Search ae press lt 4 or kk after pressing gt I 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 KU and normal playback resumes Playback Sound You can hear sound from the speaker or using headphones connected to the headphones connector during playback To adjust the sound volume press the VOLUME button The sound volume indication is disp
80. g indications Uz pgs 74 75 are the only ones that will be shown they will appear horizontally reversed in the display 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 OA blinking C blinking lt 5 blinking 25 Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get closer to the subject CS pg 31 Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in toward or zoom out toward The zoom speed is variable the quicker you set the zoom switch the quicker the zoom action NOTE Digital zoom 20x and 100x cannot be used while the Video Echo effect CS pg 41 the Picture Wipe Dissolve function C pg 36 or the 5SD mode t pg 28 are activated Digital zoom zone 10X zoom zone Zoom display Zoom switch Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle 26 Snapshot j RECORDING Advanced Features Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession PUSH OPEN Press SNAPSHOT during recording A L ae SNAPSHOT CO Lock button Power Dial Press SNAPSHOT during Record Standby mode OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the PUSH OPEN switch and open the LCD monitor fully 2 SELECT OPERATION MODE
81. gage this mode by pressing START STOP during Stop or Record modes It means that the camcorder or your VCR is paused and ready to record CCD Charge coupled device Solid state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera s image pickup analogous to the eye s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals Dew sensor If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change the indicator appears in the viewfinder and the camcorder becomes unusable Digital zoom 10x Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 20x 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 NTSC One of the television color system standards used in the U S Canada Mexico Japan and other countries Other standards include PAL and SECAM 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
82. he Power Dial to PLAY Press PLAY and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control Make sure to point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor Core filter OGS e The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen e If you re not using a Fade Wipe at the Program 1 Edit In point go to step 4 3 EXECUTE FADE WIPE IN Press FADE WIPE 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 or at the end of the last scene To AUDIO input jacks L R Red H White CT F Yellow To VIDEO input jack gt VCR Recording deck To S VIDEO input jack A I S VIDEO cable H To remote pause jack OO 9000 Editing cable 6000 soole OOGO RM V708U New tape VCR NOTES When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal connect the editing jack on the Docking 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 Docking Station s editing jack to the remote control s remote pause terminal using an editing cable If the VCR has an S Video input terminal connect it using an S Video cable e If the VCR has only one audio input t
83. ide 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 70 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 powerline 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 7 LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21
84. ing that the function has E ee the IND been selected PE 44 f 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 LCD monitor WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS G TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Power Dial W BALANCE AUTO L ITEM Jo BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Recording Menu WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS G TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU besate A BUTTON h END SET gt MENU BUTTON MANUAL Shooting mode selector SELECT MODE gt SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Cycle through the available settings of the Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing selected functions by pressing the button down the lock button located on the dial and and stop when the one you want is displayed set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL Then press MENU and the pointer NN tomaticall to END fy ACCESS RECORDING MENU EE Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in CLOSE RECORDING MENU the LCD monitor Press MENU again Selection is complete and
85. ion C pg 40 e Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to OFF pg 31 69 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 17 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don t work 18 The Picture Wipe function doesn t work 19 Even when Slow Slow Shutter isn t selected the image looks like it is activated 20 The Video Echo effect doesn t work 17 e The last selected editing 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 e The previously selected P AE Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered e The P AE Effects in the Recording Menu were exchanged after the last selected scene for editing was registered 18 e The Slow Slow Shutter effect is activated e The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu e When shooting in the dark with GAIN UP set to AG the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Slow Shutter e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e The Squeeze mode is selected in the Recording Menu e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress White Fader Black Fader or Black amp White Fader 17 e Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated gt pg
86. isappear one at a time from the most recently registered point 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 62 FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE 10 ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s front panel and press VCR RECORD STANDBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 START EDITING Press EDIT on the Docking Station Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e If you selected a Fade Wipe effect it is active between selected scenes during dubbing e If you selected a P AE Effect it is active during scenes while dubbing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the recorder enters its Record Standby mode e If you don t register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically j EDNER Z OUT MODE 0 ONDARON GO TIME CODE 45 TO
87. ition C pg 41 e Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance F pg 41 e Wait until the Snapshot Dissolve is finished before setting White Balance pg 26 Use a new or infrequently used tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing C pg 60 65 e Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu cpg 12 e During interface shooting the date time does not appear F pg 24 e Confirm if the clock s lithium battery is loaded and if it has enough power pg 11 26 e Press the IND DISPLAY button to make the indicators appear on the LCD monitor F pg 23 27 e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 23 28 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Dial to OFF and let the unit cool down gt pg 23 SYMPTOM 29 The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear 30 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 31 The LCD monitor and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 32 The LCD monitor indications blink Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor The LCD monitor indications are distorted An unusual mark appears in the LCD monitor An error indication E01 E07 appears in the LCD monitor 37 The charge indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light 38 The recording mode indicator LP blinks on the LCD monitor POSSIBLE CAUSES 29 e This
88. l WHITE FADER Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK FADER Fade in or out with a black screen B W BLACK amp WHITE FADER Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white Fal MOSAIC FADER Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect Wipe Out CORNER WIPE Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WINDOW WIPE The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center SLIDE WIPE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right DOOR WIPE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene SCROLL WIPE The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen SHUTTER WIPE Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and bottom or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 56m Picture Wipe Dissolve RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect
89. layed in the LCD monitor Press to turn up the volume or to turn it down Speaker Power lamp m Lock button Power Dial STOP PLAY REW FF Cw CIC IND DISPLAY we MENU Gagn e BRIGHT NOTES e You can also perform a High Speed Search by pressing and holding 44 or kk during the PLAY mode The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High Speed Search This is not a malfunction e The sound is not available during High Speed Search Still Playback To temporarily stop playback press Il Press again to resume playback If still playback continues 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 automati cally turned off Print Of Scenes It is possible to print out recorded scenes using an optional video printer Attach the camcorder to the Docking Station and connect the station to a video printer Operate video printer using the LCD monitor When connecting the station s PRINTER connector pg 76 to the video printer s video output connector the date and time code are not displayed in the LCD monitor If you want to print out a scene with its date connect the video printer s video output connector to TV and operate the video printer using a TV monitor 50 VCR TV Connection Core filter To V
90. ld be used when under direct sunlight 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 procedure E PLAY REW FF mane REW FF STOP OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is open fully SELECT MODE Press down the lock button located on the START SEARCH Press PLAY PAUSE then press REW or FF Watch in 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 recording press PLAY PAUSE to engage the Still mode WB NSN Power Dial and turn the Power Dial to PLAY Lock button RECORDING Power Dial START STOP Button 5 START RECORDING Set the Power Dial to REC and press RECORDING START STOP 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 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 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 cou
91. lug 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 intended 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 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 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 outs
92. monitor P AE EFFECT SELECT SKOFF 1 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 2 A TWILIGHT Ee 3 SEPIA K LW 4 BW MONOTONE B W 5 WW CLASSIC FILM EI ITEM BUTTON SFX P AE EFFECTS Menu factory setting FOCUS PRO EXP COC GDC IND DISPLAY MENU Giz e BRIGHT SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL 2 ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Press lt 4 twice The P AE Effects Menu appears in the LCD monitor SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by pressing the Jr button LCD monitor P AE EFFECT SELECT OFF 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 2 9 TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM ITEM Jo BUTTON SFX e Approximately 2 seconds after you place the pointer the P AE Effects Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The name or symbol of the selected mode appears in the LCD monitor After 2 sec a PAUSE The indicator for the selected mode appears and the selected mode is engaged RECORDING START STOP button Power Dial MANUAL Shooting mode selector 4 DISABLE P AE EFFECT To turn off the selected effect re access the P AE Effects Menu and place the pointer next to OFF by pressing the button NOTES When PRO is not displayed on the LCD monitor P AE Effects is not available To make it appe
93. mpling frequencies 48 kHz 32 kHz Channels 2 48 kHz 4 32 kHz Quantum Bits Speaker Connectors Microphone input connector AUDIO output connector VIDEO output connector Headphone connector DC input connector Multi connector 16 linear 48 kHz 12 non linear 32 kHz Monaural 3 5 mm 62 dBs stereo oi bh mm 8 dBs 1 kQ analog output oi bh mm 1 Vp p 75 Q analog output 3 5 mm stereo 6 3 V 34 pin Design and specifications subject to change without notice BATTERY PACK BN V812U 81 Power 7 2 V 1 250mAh Dimensions 38 mm W x 20 mm H x 70 mm D 1 1 2 x 13 16 x 2 13 16 Weight Approx 88 g REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Power DC 3 V Lithium Battery CR2025 Battery Life Effective distance Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Approx 1 year depending on usage Approx 5 m front shaft 0 C 40 C 20 C 50 C 54 mm W x 86 mm H x 12 mm D 2 3 16 x 3 7 16 x 1 2 Approx 26 g with battery installed AC ADAPTER CHARGER AA V80U Power Power consumption Output power Operating temperature Dimensions Weight DOCKING STATION Operating temperature Editing connector S Video connectors Y C Video output connector Audio output connector JLIP connector Multi connector Dimensions Weight AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 20 W DC 7 2 V 1 2 A charge DC 6 3 V 1 8 A VTR 0
94. must first detach the lens cover Lens Tally lamp record indicator Lights during recording Jacks to 0 are located beneath the covers Headphones jack AUDIO output lach I gt pg 50 VIDEO output jack 00 cee CG pg 50 Ext Mic input jack cece CG pg 65 An optional microphone can be connected for use with shooting or audio dubbing When an external microphone is used the built in microphone automatically shuts off DC input jack nnrir eee I pg 10 LCD monitor PUSH OPEN switch CG pg 19 D I VOLUME buttons 0 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeee CG pg 49 Adjusts the speaker volume D I Speaker EEN OPEN EJECT switch D I Power lamp Power Dial RECORDING START STOP button rearen arenadan Zoom switch eeeeeeeeeeeese Shooting mode selector SP LP recording mode button SNAPSHOT button sss Battery cover open switch e Battery cover ecceseseeseseesesesteseeens Multi connector Located inside the cover Connect to the Docking Station s multi connector To avoid malfunction do not touch this connector or force the cover open Stop button 0 0 ieee I pg 49 Play Pause button e Focus button QD P AE Effect button Rewind button Exposure button Fast Forward button S MENU button 0 0ceeceeeeeeseees button oieee DO IND DISPLAY button s Hand strap eyelet 0 0 0 0 Tripod mounting socket 2000
95. nting 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 Snapshot Search CG pg 27 and Random Assemble Editing pg 60 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 20 in the following cases e After playing back the recorded tape when LCD monitor you shoot again e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting Minutes e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape When shooting again after already shooting a 12 34 29 Frames 30 frames Time code is displayed during playback scene and opening closing the cassette cover 1 second NOTES The Time Code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding time code indication does not move smoothly When blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 wv Vv Vv Tape Already recorde
96. perly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use E make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark sites be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals sited make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting oC 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 viel do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes SA away from heaters or other heat sources oe out of direct sunlight ea where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration nace where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets et vertically in their original cases Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT woh open the camcorder s chassis Sele disassemble or modify the unit BE short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use Re allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit To remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on bead leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit Fas in places subject to excessive humidity or dust S in places subject to soot or steam su
97. pes E EEE Ee F pg 13 Eeler AE IF pg 46 TIME Goler CG pgs 21 77 i W L LCD monitor indications H Lithium Battery eects Loading A Tape lt sscsssscpccssvessstevscvesssonadase gt pg 13 M Motor Drive Mode s s s I gt pg 26 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Cc fa Printed in Japan NOS7 0197MKVK UN YP LINAG 5 o
98. r turns on off automatically when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees e The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC by pressing down the lock button located on the dial and setting the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitor ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Place the pointer next to TO SYSTEM MENU by pressing the Jr button then press MENU The System Menu appears in the LCD monitor Power Dial MANUAL Shooting mode selector SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by pressing the button then press MENU The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Press the Jr button to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press MENU and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 5 and 6 CLOSE SYSTEM MENU Press MENU twice Setting is complete and the System Menu disappears SCENE BEEP TALLY WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID No PHOTO FRAME ITEM BUTTON END SET 6 MENU BUTTON NI 7 ON OFF OFF 32 kHz AUTO 48 kHz This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a computer 01 to 99 SCENE 5 Second Mode
99. rded image s brightness can not be changed by pressing this button 48 Iris Lock RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Use this function when shooting a moving subject when zooming when the subject changes its distance thus its size in the LCD monitor 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 Iris lock indicator IND DISPLAY GED BRIGHT SELECT MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to REC while pressing down the lock button located on the dial and set the shooting mode selector to MANUAL 2 CENTER SUBJECT LOCK IRIS Press PP EXP is displayed in the LCD monitor Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor then press and hold gt for about 2 seconds The exposure setting display and L appear indicating that the iris is locked To Return To Automatic Iris Control sabes Press BP The Exposure Control indicator and TU disappear Or set the shooting mode selector to AUTO Power Dial FOCUS PRO EXP Cm CIC MANUAL MENU Shooting mode selector NOTES Iris lock is recommended in the following situa tions e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight When the subject is backin
100. serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the camcorder to the Docking 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 resulting in damage 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 e When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If you misplace the battery cap carry the battery in a plastic bag Before recording an important scene Set make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark uses remember that the GR DVM1 is not compatible with other digital video formats Ze remember that the GR DVM1 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 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
101. tery pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazard BH do not burn deg do not short circuit the terminals LN do not modify or disassemble sah do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire us use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life oe do not subject to unnecessary shock hoes 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 Loes store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Miss avoid prolonged uncharged storage Tuss remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder Se replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 10 C to 40 C Storage 10 C to 30 C NOTES e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To pro
102. tery pack has been charged fully Battery cover OPEN BATTERY COVER Slide the open switch on the battery cover Pull open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow INSERT BATTERY Insert the end of the battery first 3 CLOSE BATTERY COVER BATTERY BN V812U RECORDING TIME approx 60 min NOTES e To remove the battery pack turn the Power Dial to OFF open the battery cover and slide the battery pack out e Be careful not to drop the battery pack 10 Power cord Adapter Charger N DC cord Core Filter this cover Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery 7 SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord in to an AC outlet 2 SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder NOTES When using the provided DC cord make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter improves performance of equipment When using the AC Power Adapter Charger the Battery Low indicator CS pg 75 may appear This is not a malfunction GETTING STARTED Cont Bottom of the camcorder Connector is under Using The CAM Stand During Playback If you leave the camcorder s power on for a long time while using it on a table top etc the camcorder s surface may become hot Attach it to the CAM Stand an
103. tically be recorded on tape at all times It is your choice to display it or not during playback F pg 54 To set date and time follow the instructions from 1 to 5 LCD monitor WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU IO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU W BALANCE AUTO ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Recording Menu A ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY OFF SMDATE T IME DEC 25 97 PM 5 30 ITEM BUTTON END SET MENU BUTTON Date Time Menu 7 OPEN LCD MONITOR First press PUSH OPEN button and open the LCD monitor fully The LCD monitor turns on off automatically when it is opened closed at approx 45 degrees e The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 180 degrees and downward up to 90 degrees SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC by pressing down the lock button located on the dial and setting the shooting mode selector to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitor ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Place the pointer next to TO DATE TIME MENU by pressing the button Press to move up and to move down Press MENU and the Date Time Menu appears in the LCD monitor N d amp Lock button Power Dial 5 INPUT DATE AND TIME Place the pointer next to DATE TIME by pressing the button Press MENU and Month begins blinking Using the button press to increase and to decr
104. with the playback picture You can use any one of the 5 effects EFFECT SELECT CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO EFFECT Select Menu Playback SELECT OPERATION MODE First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully Turn the Power Dial to PLAY while pressing down the lock button located on the dial START PLAYBACK Press PLAY ACCESS EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor and press EFFECT The EFFECT Select Menu appears on the LCD monitor SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT After 2 seconds the menu disappears and the selected function is activated PLAY Remote sensor RM V708U provided EFFECT ON OFF NOTE To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 41 for more information 58 Docking Station EDITING Refer to Docking Station Attachment on page 51 for attachment procedures Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape Refer to your VCR s instruction manual for details VCR Recording deck MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Do
105. y ON is available for PHOTO FRAME OFF is not possible It is not possible to mute the shutter sound effect 2 To change a setting in the system menu follow steps on page 32 The new setting becomes available when you engage the F AUTO mode 3 Set to OFF at shipment 19 Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations UC pgs 8 16 Set the shooting mode selector to AUTO and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features NOTE Before starting recording make sure you set the date and time t pg 12 Even if they don t appear during recording you can display them during playback t pg 55 i Lock button LCD monitor RECORDING LCD monitor Power Dial START STOP button PAUSE PUSH OPEN z R Ze T Record Standby LCD monitor REC b gt During recording OPEN LCD MONITOR START RECORDING Press PUSH OPEN to open the LCD monitor When PAUSE appears in the LCD monitor fully press RECORDING START STOP A beep p signals the start of recording The LCD monitor turns on off automatically 6 8 when it is opened closed at approx 45 END RECORDING degrees 5 on gs When you re finished recording press TURN ON POWER RECORDING START STOP Close the LCD Press the lock button located on the Power monitor the power lamp goes out Dial and turn the Power Dial to REC The power lamp comes on and Record Standby mode is
106. you You can load unload a cassette with the grip attached Grip Adjustment INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Separate the pad Take special care not to drop the camcorder ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the RECORDING START STOP button and the zoom switch Refasten the grip band 3 RE ATTACH PAD When mounting on a tripod align the tripod s screw with the mounting socket on the bottom of the grip Bottom of the grip Tripod mounting socket When putting the camcorder with the grip attached into the soft camera case insert with lens side down slide the soft camera case s flap through the grip s loop and close the flap MM A Remote Control Unit You can use the RM V708U to control the camcorder when it s attached to the Docking Station RECORDING START STOP Button F pg 66 PAUSE IN connector CF pg 60 POWER ON OFF Button When the camcorder s Power Dial is set to PLAY you can ZOOM Buttons CF pg 56 turn the unit s power on and off using the RM V708U DISPLAY Button F pg 65 AUDIO MONITOR SHIFT Button F pg 56 Button pg 65 SLOW Rewind Forward MBR SET Button F pg 59 Buttons gt pg 53 A DUB Button F pg 65 LEFT RIGHT Buttons c pg 56 FADE WIPE Button c pg 60 EFFECT Button pg 57 UP Button F pg 56 DOWN Button pg 56 INSERT Button pg 66 EFFECT ON OFF

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