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JVC GR-DVL9200 User's Manual

1. Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current e
2. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt I on the camcorder Press KU on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press Kl on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DISPLAY to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 e Playback Sound Mode and Tape Speed Displays set INDICATION to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed and Tape Running Displays set the Power Switch to M or 5S Press MENU BRIGHT and set ON SCREEN to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 20 Then set the Power Switch back to REM Or press DISPLAY on the RM V716U remote control When using the cables make sure you
3. l Red to AUDIO R IS Core filter g l mci gt To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO To AV Set to CVBS Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y C signal Cable Adapter provided po H Yellow Not connected L Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided Red to AUDIO R To TV or VCR To S VIDEO To B IN Core filt S Video cable Set to Y C ore titter provided When connecting the S Video cable open the LCD monitor When connecting the cables open this cover When connecting the cables open this cover When the S Video cable is not used Yellow to VIDEO IN mi p Core filter uni White to AUDIO L IN Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided ee Red to AUDIO R IN To S VIDEO To S VIDEO IN To TV or VCR S Video cable Core filter provided When connecting the S Video cable open the LCD monitor To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DISPLAY to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration pg 34 35 e Time Code
4. SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress e Dissolve during 5 second recording mode is in use When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use e Dissolve during 5 second recording mode is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction e DISPLAY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e Interface Shooting is per formed The Menu Screen settings are preventing the indications from appearing e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode F pg 19 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a scene transition C pg 24 26 lf you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 19 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition F7 pg 24 26 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance pg 25 30 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Menu Screen CF pg 20 e During Interface Shooting the date time does not appear F pg 13 e Set INDICATION ON SCREEN DISPLAY and or TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Sc
5. eesse CF pg 13 Bs LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications CS pg 60 61 Load A Eeer CF pg 9 M Manual FoCUSenincien ne CF pg 28 Memu Screen DATE ME ssesresssssasires CF pg 20 Menu Screen DATE DISPLAY CF pg 32 Menu screen MODE MENU ismssiesssonnsses r pg 19 Menu screens FLAY MODE sscesetssoniaresecivns CS pg 32 MENU OCICEN o Yo TEVI EE CS pg 20 MONOtONE Seege CF pg 25 Motor Drive MOOG io eege gegen ee CF pg 16 Multi Screen Mode sseeeeeesesesssereesssre CF pg 17 FT Picture Wipe DissolVe ccccesesssereeeees CF pg 26 Playback Special Effects cccsssseceeeeees CF pg 43 Playback ZOOM E CF pg 42 Power Switch Position c cesceseereeees CF pg 12 Programme AE With Special Effects CS pg 25 Provided Accessories ccessereereeterees CF pg 4 Kr Random Assemble Editing 000 CF pg 44 49 Record Standby scscccecceeeeeeeenaeeeeeees IF pg 12 Dee ee CF pg 10 Red Eye Reduction ENEE CF pg 22 R mote COMOL siasensccsteraptenranendeumnnetastiacs CF pg 40 Rewind The Tape E CF pg 31 So Ke e ME CF pg 13 STE CF pg 21 e E CS pg 25 Set Remote Control VCR Code CF pg 44 SHORES SO E CF pg 31 er E CF pg 25 Slow Motion Playback sseeceeceeeeeneees CF pg 42 SNOW SNOEP ege eg CF pg 25 SEET eene CF pg 16 17 Snapshot Mode ccessseseeccceceeeseees pg 16 17 Sound e CS pg 20 33 Speaker VolUME geseet CF pg
6. STOP Forward Button RM V716U provided Normal playback Press T te GAN To move image press Q Right while keeping SHIFT held down FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE If at the desired point 2 Press SLOW Lat or I gt After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW La or gt is pressed the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback e During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur bances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunc tion e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE Ill to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press PAUSE Hl at the desired point 2 Press PAUSE I repeatedly Each time it is pressed the frame is played back FEATURE
7. ing CS pg 60 e The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY button on the RM V716U remote control provided F pg 38 y Normal Screen Wf ou JO Menu Screen Explanations mM FOCUS Refer to Focusing CF pg 28 E EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock CF pg 29 EA W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation F pg 30 Es FADER WIPE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects CF pg 26 27 Fel P AE EFFECT Refer to Program AE With Special Effects C pg 25 HAFLASHADJ FLASH ADJ Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment CS pg 23 E MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference C pg 10 WIDE MODE Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio 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 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie RECORDING i SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to bal fit the screen without distor
8. VIDEO and S IN connectors NK a i yY C CVBS A video out If your VCR has the select switch SCART connector use the provided A cable adapter To Remote 4 PAUSE or R A EDIT DISPLAY RM V716U provided Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE e Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP cable CG pg 4 e Make sure you connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 34 and 35 To connect to A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the RM V716U s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES ge Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear
9. e During Interface Shooting the Tape Running indicator and warning indications CS pg 60 are the only ones that are shown they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror but are not reversed in the recording 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 a CA blinking blinking RECORDING Aa l4 Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom display 10xWL WT C E S Approximate zoom ratio Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Power Zoom Lever Power Switch RECORDING Basic Recording cont FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus CS pg 28 then zoom in or out in Record mode In Full Auto mode when the Power Switch is set to BY zoom magnification of up to 40X is possible In Manual mode when the Power Switch is set to M zooming is possib
10. is set to TWILIGHT e The flash is pushed down The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which is an important part of Red Eye Reduction e The camcorder is too far from the subject e FLASH is not set to AUTO in the Menu Screen The flash is pushed down e The flash emission window is covered by fingers etc e The flash brightness is set to produce a darker image adjustment value 3 e The camcorder is too far from the subject e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 14 e FLASH is set to ON in the Menu Screen Menu Screen Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame CF pg 16 22 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen pg 22 It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash Disengage Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 gt pg 17 Set the camcorder in the Record Standby mode F pg 22 Set GAIN UP to AUTO SHE or AGC gt pg 19 or disengage the TWILIGHT mode CF pg 25 Raise the flash using the FLASH OPEN Switch CF pg 22 The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for Red Eye Reduction to take place CF pg 22 The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m
11. le E le ET CS pg 20 Audio AUS MAC a soyencomteytveahearee sen lt paterees CF pg 50 AMO FOCUS E r pg 28 Auto EE CF pg 13 31 Be Backlight Compensation CF pg 29 EEN LOW scacomseapscenasaaceadesnnacamocmadadesnaaaces CF pg 61 Battery Pack cycasaceoeomceeoenanensaeeanebenttc CF pg 6 7 62 GE CF pg 20 Brighten The LCD Monitor seses CF pg 12 Built in Clock s Lithium Battery CF pg 8 C Channels LEORIER O wesseserpssestanessnersecescaxers CF pg 33 Charge The Battery Pack c seseesecneooes CF pg 6 CINEMA EE F pg 19 Classic FIIN E CF pg 25 Clean The Camcorder a scasacectasasensqescneeaceses iS pe57 Connections lt csswiasousataxeweatedeianns r pg 7 34 39 45 H Darken The LCD Monitor c sse e00 CF pg 12 Date Time Display cseeeeeeee CF7 pg 18 20 33 Rat CF pg 8 Demonstration Mode sssr CF pg 20 RISCH CF pg 14 19 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser 0 00 ee CF pg 19 Dioptre E E CF pg 11 Dissolve During 5 Second Recording ee CF pg 24 Rent 9 sssrinin CF pg 38 39 E Erase Proteco eege CS pg 9 Expos re te CF pg 29 P Biere E CF pg 26 Fast Forward The Tape EEN CF pg 31 5 second recording mode sssr CF pg 24 Eege IF pg 22 23 Frame By Frame Playback eeeeseeeees CF pg 42 G CANAD o E A A T A T F pg 19 GNP AJ USMENE E CF pg 10 e r pg 19 Interlace Shooting egenen LF pg 13 IIIS eege eege CF pg 29 JEE CF pg 29 Journalistic Shooting
12. EE _ set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the VE EE Menu Screen pg 32 e Playback Sound Mode and Tape Speed Displays set INDICATION to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed and Tape Running Displays set the Power Switch to M or 5S Press 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the MENU BRIGHT and set ON SCREEN to ON TV to its VIDEO mode or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 20 Then set the Power Switch back to GW Or press DISPLAY on the RM V716U remote control NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack CG pg 7 When using the cables make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to 5S G9 or M7 then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will o
13. Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY Kl to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press EJ Left D Right D Up and Md Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Wf LLU ou PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu CLASSIC FILM W MONOTONE 4 SEPIA ae EFFECT ON OFF RM V716U provided FEATURE Playback Special Effects PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Select the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To cha
14. The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases eWhen shooting again after playing back a Display recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape Eed e When shooting again after shooting a scene TC 12 34 24 25 frames 1 second then opening closing the cassette holder cover Frames are not displayed during recording Minutes RECORDING T Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode CG pg 31 2 Set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES e The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 32 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Vv Already recorded scene Blank 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 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene A A A Shooting
15. The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Wf en4 16 0 0 5 H Ee e e H T D O Gl gt o 910 9 Cr p RM V716U provided Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position Switch set to SC 5S d D or d IM Y Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out F pg 14 Zoom in out CF pg 42 SHIFT Button CF pg 42 44 SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons CF pg 42 Left Right Buttons CF pg 42 O REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search F pg 31 FADE WIPE Button EFFECT ON OFF Button PAUSE IN Connector ae SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Down Button IF pg 42 CF pg 50 A DUB Button Playback start 7 pg 31 OO PLAY Button FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search F pg 31 STOP Button Stop F pg 31 PAUSE Button Pause CS pg 42 R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 45 49 1E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Zoom Buttons Lat Up Button 556 d SHIFT O Down Left or SLOW ID GCG Button Rewind Button OIO Ol PLAY elt pause l OO Right or SLOW
16. and the second flash is for the actual recording NOTES Do not fire the flash at a person at short range In Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 the flash is disabled F pg 16 17 The flash does not fire when the battery remaining power is low Moreover the flash does not fire when it is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to OFF CS pg 19 and with Programme AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT lt gt pg 25 When taking several snapshots in succession Motor Drive Mode the flash fires only during the first one Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m push down the flash to prevent the picture from becoming too dark When using a conversion lens keep the flash pushed down as the flash sensor will be blocked by the lens The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps To change the brightness of the flash CS Flash Brightness Adjustment CS pg 23 While charging the flash 4 blinks and the flash will not fire Although noise may appear this is not a malfunction and is not recorded It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash MENU BRIGHT Dial Display Mmm FLASH ADJ Sen
17. camcorder s DV connector is only for output f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 3 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e If Playback Zoom F pg 42 Playback Special Effects CF pg 43 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector When using the cables make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference F pg 5 40 en Remote sensor THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Transmitted beam effective area The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two R03 AAA size batteries See General Battery Precautions F pg 62 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two RO3 AAA size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor
18. icon and press it The selected function menu appears If you have selected rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function and press it Go to step 5 Es MODE MENU Ps STS MODE MENU REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP SELF T IMER FLASH DATE T I ME gt SYSTEM gt If you have selected any icon other than om DE Dg 19 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected any function other than DATE TIME gt or SYSTEM amp the Sub Menu appears If you have selected DATE TIME gt or SYSTEM KIT rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears DATE TIME Rm RETURN INDICATION ON SCREEN DISPLAY ee 1 En Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT repeatedly until the Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END EE SYSTEM WO lt RETURN TELE MACRO Cl SCENE BEEP TALLY WIND C UT KNP 12B1T ID NUMBER DEMO MODE NOTES about the DATE TIME settings pg 20 e For the DISPLAY setting first set the date time F pg 8 e If INDICATION is set in the DATE TIME Menu INDICATION in the DATE DISPLAY Menu will also be set to the same setting I pg 32 DATE TIME Menu SYSTEM Menu e For indications that can be removed during record
19. monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select HI and press it MODE MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating MENU BRIGHT and press it When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES f 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 A U N Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Wf ent l Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to 5S BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for
20. on the connected TV e Date Time asks set DISPLAY to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen lt gt pg 32 e Time Code re set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 e Playback Sound Mode and Tape Speed Displays s et set INDICATION to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 32 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed and Tape Running Displays oe set the Power Switch to M or 5S Press MENU BRIGHT and set ON SCREEN to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 20 Then set the Power Switch back to REM Or press DISPLAY on the RM V716U remote control When using the cables make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE A 6 ex HE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Program SELECT SCENES i ER CH A by Ch Z 8 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the rem
21. start point Shooting start point Shooting start point DCO DIN Basic Recording cont Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a SNAPSHOT snapshot or several of them in succession Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5 available by repeatedly pressing SNAP MODE until the desired snapshot mode indicator appears SNAPSHOT RECORDING Power Lock Button Switch Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes To Use The Flash lt gt pg 22 slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow printed on the camcorder The flash is raised If the MULTI SCREEN Button flash is not needed push down the flash SNAP MODE Button Display Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second FULL _
22. the RM V716U remote control provided F pg 42 43 NOTES Ir Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to GM e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV CF pg 34 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e LCD monitorVviewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the CC battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied through the DC cord CH does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed Copyguarded tapes cannot be played back Only a blue screen is displayed Set the Power Switch to R M while pressing down PLAYBACK E 3 2 en PLAYBACK Advanced Features MENU BRIGHT Dial Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp c pg 48 49 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Lock Button Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Power Switch Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Recording Start Stop Button Display Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu PS PLAY MOD
23. to 2 m from the camcorder pg 22 Set FLASH to AUTO in the Menu Screen to display the Red Eye Reduction indicator CS pg 22 Raise the flash using the FLASH OPEN Switch S pg 22 Do not cover the flash emission window Adjust the flash brightness to a larger value CS pg 23 The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2m gt pg 22 e Press the BACKLIGHT Button gt pg 29 Set FLASH to any parameter other than ON in the Menu Screen CF pg 22 e Push down the flash POSSIBLE CAUSES 15 10X optical zoom is selected CORRECTIVE ACTION 15 e Set ZOOM to 40X or SYMPTOM 15 Digital Zoom does not work 16 Programme AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 17 The Black amp White Fader does not work 18 The Dissolve function does not work 19 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work 20 The picture wipe function does not work e P AE EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 was attempted during Digital Zoom e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition e Dissolve during 5 Second recording is performed The Power Switch is set to u D H or 5S The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effec
24. unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator appears EN 63 In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything o
25. use it is recommended that you AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes CF pg 6 To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter Charger AA V67EG or AA V67EK To DC OUT connector DC cord To battery pack mount Sen S it U E S it U E MENU BRIGHT Dial Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen Mm DATE TIME EE RETURN REC MODE WIDE MODE DIS GAIN UP SELF T IMER FLASH SYSTEM gt MODE MENU PS DATE TIME Se lt RETURN INDICATION ON SCREEN DISPLAY DATE TIME Hi 2 00 DATE TIME Menu 12 00 l GETTING STARTED cont Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback CG pg 32 7 Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Press it and MODE MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select DATE TIME and p
26. 0 z e BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the Displays the selected Fade Wipe SE 26 LCD monitor or the viewfinder 7 pg 12 e TC Displays the Time Code lt pg 33 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema D mode gt pg 18 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually lt gt pg 28 Appears during zooming base leyePindicatar gt pg 14 Appears during Self Timer ee ei p8 Digpiay ste recording mode sh w P 10 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser PS DIS is engaged lt gt pg 19 DEBE Ve e Displays the selected Programme AE with Appears when in the Record Standby mode special effects lt gt pg 25 re Appears when the exposure is adjusted Appears during recording lt gt pg 12 lt gt pg 29 Appears while the tape is running Appears when the white balance is adjusted lt gt pg 12 lt gt pg 30 Appears when taking a Snapshot pg 16 Appears when FLASH is set to AUTO A CF f Appears when the wind cut mode is in the Menu Screen gt pg 22 engaged to cut down on noise created by Appears when the flash is ready A number wind F pg 20 appears next to the indication after adjusting Appears when the iris is locked lt pg 29 the brightness of the flash F pg 22 23 Appears when backlight compensation is 5S MODE 5SD MODE ANIM MODE ced CF pg 29 Displays the 5 second recording mode Dissolve during 5 second recording mod
27. 31 Specifications serrrsisisnieisusreii CF pg 66 67 DEE eer r pg 19 SUE CF pg 31 SEENEN CF pg 25 Ziele T Tele Ma Osses CF pg 20 Time COE E i pg 15 32 33 Tripod MO nNtNg sesesessisicereociiessninsrensees CF pg 11 dE E E A E A CF pg 25 U Bee E CF pg 9 VO viden ECO siceacstexveneseseavercasemenaenserenatieses CF pg 25 Woe e E EE CF pg 30 Wide MORG eege Eege CF pg 19 NVI OMA eege CF pg 20 Eegeregie LF pg 26 L Tt LEE r pg 14 Do SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions W x H x D Weight For Connectors S Video output Video output Audio output Headphone output External microphone input DV output PC Digital still output JLIP EDIT DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 0 W Approx 5 3 W DV Format SD mode PAL Standard Digital Component Recording Mini DV Cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s ab 80 min LP 120 min 1 4 CCD F1 8 f 5 to 50 mm 10 1 Power Zoom Lens 37 mm 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system E
28. BRIGHT Brightness Control Je CF pg 12 e Power Zoom Lever T sscccceeeeee I gt pg 14 e Speaker Headphone Volume Control Ki E CF pg 31 6 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 16 D OPEN BJECT SWIC Wixscccecardesacsdnstecssetens CF pg 9 Snapshot Mode Button SNAP MOIE gt pg 16 9 MULTI SCREEN Button ccscsccnsscesasnetenss CF pg 17 BACKLIGHT Button seseris CF pg 29 1 Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN I pg 12 2 Play Pause Button IK CF pg 31 3 Stop Button IM ax ciscdsssoncatvsensenesannsonnes CF pg 31 Fast Forward Button Ip CF pg 31 OS Rewind Button lt 4 eceeeeeeees CF pg 31 Power Switch ID mM GW 5S OFF we gt pg 12 D Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 12 Lock Buton eege ee CG pg 12 nDO Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover Headphone Connector PHONE CF pg 50 External Stereo Microphone Input Connector eebe geet CF pg 50 Audio Video Output Connector E a CF pg 34 35 38 45 To connect cables to the following connectors to E open the LCD monitor Digital Video Connector DV OUT Deech CF pg 30 37 39 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard J Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol EDIT seess CF pg 45 e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble
29. E BATT RELEASE Button EN e 7 Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Carefully lift the plastic tab on the bottom of the viewfinder and open the cover Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the cover Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position and push it back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product 5S EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls Q Flash Switch FLASH OPEN n snnana CG pg 22 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control 006 CG pg 11 3 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE E CF pg 7 4 e MENU dial PUSH uu CF pg 18 e LCD Monitor
30. E Ps s lt RETURN Menu Screen Col NMS Cada 12BIT MODE SOUND L SYNCHRO SOUND R Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT twice to close the Menu Screen PS DATE DISPLAY Pm lt D RETURN Qo ON DISPLAY TIME CODE CF pg 33 F pg 33 CF pg 49 Makes the playback sound mode and tape speed appear disappear on the camcorder DATE Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder DISPLAY ON Makes the time code appear on the camcorder OFF factory preset Makes the time code disappear on the camcorder NOTES If INDICATION is set in the DATE DISPLAY Menu CS pg 20 INDICATION in the DATE TIME Menu will also be set to the same setting The parameters for INDICATION and DISPLAY are the same as in the description on pg 20 e The TIME CODE setting also makes the time code appear disappear during recording Wf NOD 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 According to the menu access explanation on pg 32 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND R_ J Sound from the
31. ENU BRIGHT Dial The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby pg 16 e In Full Auto mode the flash automatically fires if it is dark 7 appears e In Manual mode you can select the FLASH setting as follows AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires Perform the procedure below Display 7 Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing Mmmm MODE MENU ms en e down the Lock Button located on the switch then Bee MODE SES pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor WIDE MODE fully ZOOM BAIN UP 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears SELF T IMER AUTO DATE TIME gt g SYSTEM gt 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select and press it MODE MENU appears 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select FLASH and press it The Sub Menu appears in the direction of the arrow printed on the camcorder The flash is raised If the flash is not needed push down the flash 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AUTO AUTO or ON and press it When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT twice to close the Menu Screen If AUTO Is Selected the Red Eye reduction indicator lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection
32. Editing e Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software PC DIGITAL STILL Connector CF pg 36 S Video Output Connector S VIDEO sccotscsavongeriatecsines CF pg 34 35 38 45 Indicators D E aa A CG pg 12 SE CF pg 12 Other Parts BJ Viewfinder EE CF pg 11 HI Lens Cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully EN Remote Sensor ccccecessesesseeeeeseees CF pg 40 e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here E Stereo Microphone c cccccceceseseeseeeees CF pg 50 BPA Felt EA E A TS CF pg 22 ER Shoulder Strap Eyelets cccceeseeees CF pg 11 El Battery Pack Mount sesesessseisisisissesesee CF pg 7 BF Grip EEN CF pg 10 H LCD Monitor CF pg 12 SE CF pg 31 38 EE CF pg 11 E Tripod Mounting Socket s eeeee CF pg 11 OOE INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording MAN UAL O ea Oo REC 443 PAUSE gt gt gt _PHOTC Qi 28 eo 39 ANIM MODE 7 8 4 Reen O e Approximate zoom ratio Appears during Displays the sound mode for approx 5 zooming F pg 14 seconds after turning on the camcorder e Ast Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is lt gt pg 20 engaged GAIN UP is set to SCH Sa Displays the date time pg 2
33. Folio PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e Remote Control Unit RM V716U A e Lens Protector Already attached to the camcorder ee e Cable Adapter e Audio Video Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug e Core Filter for optional DV cable WD e Core Filter x 2 For optional external microphone and headphones T SS Ss e AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit e Editing Cable One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin e JLIP Cable Both plugs have 3 rings around the pin ENO How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to optional DV cable external microphone or headphones Core Filters reduce interference Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Stopper Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable External microphone and headphones Wind once DV cable Wind twice Close the Core Filter until it clicks shut m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder 6 en GETTING STARTED Power gt y To AC outlet This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you oe bac choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use BN V607U Fal prov
34. JVC ENGLISH CONTENTS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 3 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 GETTING STARTED 2 Basic Recording cccccceeeeeees 12 Advanced Features 18 a PLAYBACK 31 37 Please visit our Homepage on the World Basic Playback seeeeee 31 Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey Advanced Features ccccsssecesseees 32 in English only Basic Connections cc cc0ccesee 34 http www jve victor co jp english index e html Advanced Connections 36 TAPE DUBBING 38 39 Tape Dubbing cceeeeeeeeeeeee 38 Digital Dubbing 0008 39 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 40 50 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback And Playback Zoom 42 Playback Special Effects 43 Random Assemble Editing 44 For More Accurate Editing 48 Audio Dubbing 002eeeeee 50 TROUBLESHOOTING 51 56 USER MAINTENANCE 57 INDEX 58 61 Controls Connectors And Indicators 58 Ea Indications c0cccescessceseees 60 Mini D TERMS 64 65 SPECIFICATIONS 66 67 INSTRUCTIONS 2 en O 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 produc
35. LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly suscepti ble to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video Editing DC etc to the camcorder 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 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked IN can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark IN remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V67EG or AA V67EK e Battery Pack BN V607U T e Cleaning Cloth e CD ROM The CD ROM contains the following 5 software programs e JLIP Video Capture e JLIP Video Producer Presto e Mr Photo e PhotoAlbum e Image
36. Menu 2p 07 18 08 31 g 3 03 33 05 53 B W 40 09 30 15P1 Sol 15 7 55 720 7 TN FTRS 8 z TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 Remote Sensor T W provided O O cw 2 2 99 WEISEN stor FADE WIPE 9 EFFECT e EEN PAUSE EDIT IN OUT T Q Q G_ R A EDIT TL H ON OFF VCR REC CANCEL STBY end 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE II AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically e f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing RA EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random As
37. Power Switch Lock Button Menu Screen Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot F pg 16 is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash CG pg 22 and adjusts the brightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually 1 Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select BZN and press it d To intensify the flash rotate MENU BRIGHT towards To weaken the flash rotate it towards Adjustment range 3 to 3 Press MENU BRIGHT twice to close the Menu Screen NOTES When the battery power is low the HEN setting cannot be changed When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 4 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness EN 23 RECORDING WW 2 4 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont SNAPSHOT Button 5 Second Recording SCENE Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving Set the Power Switch to 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or op
38. R channel is output in stereo STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo mp L and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo __ Factory preset NOTES e The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner PLAYBACK E 12B1T SOUND1 SP Minutes Seconds SR EE Frames TC 12 34 24 INDICATION setting DISPLAY setting TIME CODE setting For playback sound and For date time For time code 25 frames tape speed 1 second Ki 4 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal Cable Adapter provided TV Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug gt provided White to AUDIO L
39. __ Snapshot mode NOTES To remove the shutter sound CS BEEP TALLY on pg 20 e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom However the flash will not fire In Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 the flash is disabled lt gt pg 22 f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Program AE with special effects CS pg 25 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e During playback as well all Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires CS pg 22 When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame FULL Snapshot mode with no frame Multi Screen mode Se te Xe Pe eS Se te e NOTES In the Multi Screen mode it is not possible to bring up the Menu Screen During Digital Zoom the Multi Screen mode is not available e The Multi Screen mode is available during playback as well end 7 MULTI 4 Multi Analyser 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyser 9 There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shut
40. all be erased CF pg 26 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 lt gt pg 26 Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe gt pg 19 25 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 54 en TROUBLESHOOTING cont 21 Scene transition does not go 21 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 26 or Dissolve during 5 second recording mode CS pg 24 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning as expected The Video Echo mode does not work Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated White Balance cannot be activated When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant During recording the date time does not appear The indicators and messages do not appear The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to
41. best viewability A Slide the Diopter Adjustment Control until the Power indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Switch Diopter Adjustment Control GETTING STARTED Ej Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting 7 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw e Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recordino NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing MENU BRIGHT e Power CS pg 6 Dial e Load A Cassette F pg 9 e Recording Mode Setting CS pg 10 Grip Adjustment CS pg 10 Viewfinder Adjustment CS pg 11 Set the Power Switch to E or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder fully unt
42. ccur in the camcorder playback picture Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required VC Men connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable ENO D C Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and or A V input RCA type connectors PLAYBACK E Power Switch To DV OUT To PC Core filter DV cable optional PC connection cable provided To DV connector PC with DV PC connector equipped capture board PLAYBACK Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board installed 7 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack CG pg 7 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Con
43. connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference You can use Playback Zoom CS pg 42 or Playback Special Effects CS pg 43 in step 5 Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable Wf Ll Se Power Switch To DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN sij Video unit equipped with DV connector PLAY gt STOP W RM V716U provided Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration 7 Make sure the camcorder s power is off Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Press to play back the source tape While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack CG pg 7 When using the camcorder for dubbing be sure to use it as a player The
44. e or Displays the power switch position Animation recording mode pg 20 24 DE AUTO M MANUAL 5S MANUAL blinks F pg 12 ES Setting INDICATION to OFF in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen pg 18 20 Wf LU enO LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Playback IT L i Displays the sound mode CF pg 33 12B F SOUNDT CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT KH Displays the tape speed Appear while a tape is running Playback Fast Forward Shuttle search Rewind Shuttle search Pause Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause Se the date time CF pg 33 H Displays the time code CF pg 33 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder pg 12 VOLUME Displays the speaker or headphone volume CF pg 31 a The level indicator moves Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high Bee Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator 1 blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded or when the erase protection tab is set to lt gt pg 9 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 63 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed the camcorder
45. ed e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas elt feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume elt you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops and ERROR REFER MANUAL appears TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer eno The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM 1 No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using MENU BRIGHT The focus does not adjust automatically 7 The cassette w
46. een The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code a Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V607U V615U V628U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs o
47. egin operation from the date and time you just set ou Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Make sure the Ha S 1 Slide OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically OPEN EJECT e Do not touch internal components Switch 2 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 holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing GETTING STARTED Ej Cassette holder cover 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place PUSH HERE To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This Recording mode To record on this tape slide the tab back to i i REC before loading it 30 min 30 min 45 min NOTES t takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn t
48. en the LCD monitor fully 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged e f you press and hold the Recording Start Stop Button recording continues until the Recording Start Stop Button is released Recording Start Stop Button 3 To exit the 5S mode set the Power Switch to OFF A4 D n or l M G To Take A Snapshot In The S Second Recording Mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 press SNAP MODE repeatedly until the desired snapshot indicator is displayed then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still C pg 16 When SCENE is set to ANIM C pg 18 20 this function is not available NOTES When SCENE is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Anima Dissolves during 5 tion recording of a 1 3 second clip is taken instead second recording mode F pg 18 20 Set SCENE to 5SD While the 5 second recording mode is activated Fade in the Menu Screen Wipe effects CS pg 26 and Program AE with special c pg 18 20 SSD effects CS pg 25 cannot be performed However MODE appears in step when SCENE is set
49. en using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect e f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available ENZO RECORDING Du 2 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Fade Wipe Effects FADE WIPE SELECTION W Bi BW These effects let you make pro style scene KI 0O G A amp and PR transitions Use them to spice up the transition Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when from one scene to the next You can also vary you stop recording transitions from scene to scene 7 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down IMPORTANT the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully certain modes of Program AE with special effects CS pg 25 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Bal then press it MENU BRIGHT Dial Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete e The FADER WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears A GO NO 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in
50. ers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 DEMO MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts NOTES f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on By turning off the camcorder DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place Menu settings are also effective when the Power Switch is set to BY Factory preset Recording Start Stop Button GD Bech Ga G amp TA S MENU BRIGHT Dial Power Lock Button Switch Display P MODE MENU Sen lt RETURN Menu Screen REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP OFF FLASH DATE TIME gt SYSTEM gt Self Timer indication When the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed the tally lamp changes as shown 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 down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EI and press i
51. ewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume Power Zoom Lever VOL Zeeeeeee Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press KA during playback 2 To resume normal playback press KI again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automati cally engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode ff Play Pause Button gt H the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When Kl is pressed the image may not pause Rewind Button lt 4 immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image During this time if PAUSE UU on the remote Fast Forward Button gt gt control is pressed Slow Motion Playback will start This is not a malfunction Stop Butto Am Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press kk for forward or lt lt for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press KL e During playback press and hold 44 or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with
52. f AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that is has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IN PAL 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 securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the
53. f the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EA then press it The Menu Screen disappears and W BAL and the currently selected mode are displayed 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automati cally factory preset S4 White balance is set manually Gei Outdoors on a sunny day fee Outdoors on a cloudy day e A video light or similar type of lighting is used l 5 Press MENU BRIGHT Selection is complete and the indication W BAL changes to MANUAL To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone CS pg 25 is activated RECORDING Advanced Features cont Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the whi
54. h as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control 5 monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU BRIGHT for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and H appear Press MENU BRIGHT changes to L and the iris is locked EXP changes to MANUAL MENU BRIGHT Dial Iris lock indicator Power Switch To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate MENU BRIGHT to display AUTO then press it in step 4 The exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power Switch to l D a To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 4 adjust the exposure rotating MENU BRIGHT Then lock the iris in step 5 For automatic locking rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AUTO then press it in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD N29 RECORDING D 3O0en White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting I
55. he unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback The Power Switch is not set to WG Ay i 37 The tape is moving but 37 e Your TV has AV input there is no picture terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open CORRECTIVE ACTION 30 e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor F pg 12 13 31 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 33 e Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Programme AE with special effects and DIS C pg 19 25 26 35 e Connect the optional headphones to the head phones connector c pg 50 58 e Adjust the sound volume during playback CG pg 31 36 Set the Power Switch to BBM pg 31 37 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback CF pg 34 35 e Close the cassette holder cover CF pg 9 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DOs 38 The LCD monitor image is distorted 39 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 40 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 41 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the le
56. he camcorder off then on again f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 15 for information about recording from the middle of a tape 10 MENU BRIGHT Dial Lock Button Power Switch Display PS MODE MENU es RETURN Menu Screen WIDE MODE IR Sub Menu ZOOM DIS GAIN UP SELF T IMER FLASH DATE T IME SYSTEM S ier U E Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop button i t GETTING STARTED cont Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD
57. he desired mode then press it Selection is complete e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF in step A shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting condi tions Z TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 30 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode L SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect V CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect W STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 251 SLOW AN The Shutter Speed is set to 1 12 5th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity ZZ SLOW 10X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity NOTES Wh
58. ided power supply units with other equipment BN V615U or ES i CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Alf Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from ora AC Power the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter gt h H 8 8 p 2 ale al Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER VY AA V67EK indicator lights POWER indicator DC OUT connector Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started CHARGE indicator Battery pack Charging time BN V607U approx 1 hr 30 min When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet BN V615U optional approx 3 hrs BN V628U optional approx 3 hrs 20 min NOTES e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied t
59. il you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in Recording Start during use SECH Lock Button Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully Tilt it upward downward for best viewability e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button BE appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Display To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 25 min rotate MENU BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the view finder Tape remaining Approximate Allows you to record in 5 second clips to keep the action moving Enables shooting in Manual mode However Focus and Exposure are the same as in the Full Auto mode and it is 0 min 1 min 2 min not possible to change menu settings using the Blinking Blinking Blinking MENU BRIGHT Dial Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative ca pabilities than Full Auto recording try this PUSH OPEN Button min gt 90 min gt 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating mode Tally lamp D Allows you to record usi
60. ill not load properly In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed 9 Snapshot mode cannot be used POSSIBLE CAUSES e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e The built in clock s recharge able lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to Ai H or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Switch is set to u AK e e Focus is set to MANUAL e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The 5 Second mode is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen e The Squeeze mode is selected CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Ss g e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely F pg 7 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one c pg 6 7 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery C pg 8 e Set the tape s erase protectio
61. ime code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape CG pg 15 e During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the PHONE connector The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback F pg 31 To turn the tally lamp off during recording gt pg 18 20 e To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 18 20 i you gt JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING Y In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward INTERFACE SHOOTING The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 the monitor image is inverted vertically If the viewfinder is pulled out at that time it also switches on Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror ech NOTES
62. inder indica tions CS pg 60 61 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C CS pg 62 Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor CS pg 12 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully F pg 13 By recording with DIS activated pg 19 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Do not subject the camcorder to shock or excessive vibration during transport e Turn the camcorder on and off The lens cover closes USER MAINTENANCE Atter Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automati cally Remove the cassette 3 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 holder cover 4 Press and hold BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HER
63. ints disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point e f you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording decks Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue 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 programme time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot 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 the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable Recording Start Stop Button JN OUT MODE Random Assemble 1w D0 25 02 05 P Editing
64. le to a maximum of 100X or can be switched to 10X magnification offered by optical zoom ge Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve F pg 26 27 or Video Echo F pg 25 is activated Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 20 LULU o JD NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 44 49 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left 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 this perform Recording From
65. lectronic viewfinder with 0 55 colour LCD Monaural 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 77 mm x 94 mm x 142 mm with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward and pushed back in Approx 600 g without cassette and battery Approx 680 g incl cassette and battery Y 1 V p p 75 Q analogue output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue output 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced analogue output via AV connector 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue output stereo via AV connector 3 5 mm stereo 506 pV rms high impedance unbalanced with 63 5 mm stereo 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant 2 5 mm 3 pole 3 5 mm 4 pole enO AC Power Adapter Charger AA V67EG or AA V67EK Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Vu 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption gt 23 W Output Charge DG 7 2 V 12 VTR DE G 3 V 222 CR Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm Weight AA V67EG Approx 245 g AA V67EK Approx 300 g Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD East QD 5 0026 IAG dD Printed in Japan 1299HOV K UN KSN
66. n tab to REC F pg 9 e Set the Power Switch to 5S A4 D n or M F pg 12 e Replace with new cassette gt pg 9 e Close the cassette holder cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again C pg 12 e Set the Power Switch to M lt gt pg 12 e Set Focus to AUTO lt gt pg 28 e Clean the lens and check the focus again F pg 57 e Set it in the right position gt pg 9 e Install a fully charged battery lt gt pg 6 7 e Select 5S or 5SD in the Menu Screen F pg 18 20 e Disengage the Squeeze mode F pg 18 19 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HD2 TROUBLESHOOTING cont 10 The colour of Snapshot looks 10 The light source or the subject 10 e Set FLASH to ON in the strange Although Snapshot is attempted flash does not take place Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash Red Eye Reduction does not take place 13 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark 14 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject 11 The subject is too bright with the flash set to AUTO or AUTO e If 7 blinks the flash is being charged e Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 is selected e The camcorder is in the Record mode e In the Menu Screen GAIN UP is set to OFF or P AE EFFECT
67. nce more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus SCENE eS Refer to 5 second Recording CS pg 24 Allows you to record a 1 3 second clip By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving CF pg 24 BEEP TALLY The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect CS pg 16 The tally lamp remains off at all times Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape WIND CUT Helps cut down on noise created by wind B appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind SOUND 12 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended MODE for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models ID NUMBER This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numb
68. nect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software Also refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual for the DV connector equipped capture board e When using the cables make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference F7 pg 5 Power Switch To DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN To DV connector connector v Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To PC connector Core filter Digital Printer PC connection cable provided To RS 232C Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Printer optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing pg 39 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to 3 while Es p
69. ng NO special effects lights while or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording is recording in progress OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder Allows you to play back a recording nls NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again set the Power Switch to OFF then back to 5S EN or M When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the t
70. ng service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up elf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the
71. nge the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analiser 4 and Multi Analiser 9 Snapshot modes CS pg 17 are not available e 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 25 for more information 44 en VCR Recording deck ZAA WwW MBR SET O ere R Se i 0 GG e de lo old G e Sp E CH RM v716U EES EEN f provided VCR CODE LIST bie BRAND BUTTONS VCR BRAND BUTTONS AME TRG Du A B AKAI PHILIPS BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG HITACHI Q JVC A B C MITSUBISHI PANASONIC GC 000 00O SANYO SELECO REX SHARP SONY THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA 0 QO QO 0 O90900 99 00 000 0000 000 00000 QOQ O00000 Se 000000690 ES 0000000000 in 00 8O0000900 IE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the RM V716U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batte
72. ns have become dirty ex fingerprints 42 An unusual mark appears 43 An error indication E01 E06 appears 44 The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light 45 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor 46 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 47 When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate 48 During transport the lens cover opens TROUBLESHOOTING cont 38 e During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 39 e The lam mmsngecrt volume is too lam mmsngecrt 43 e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 44 e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures 45 e The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark 46 This is not a malfunction 47 e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 39 e Turn the speaker volume down pg 31 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette F pg 63 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage gt pg 57 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewf
73. nutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene LU N2 Fader And Wipe Menu FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen Ki FADER MOSAIC Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect T Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out BW FADER B w from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre K WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right D WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or zl WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom A WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen ep DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper
74. o the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas 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 f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold tempera tures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it 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 performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack d
75. oes not come in direct contact with it LLU en USING THE BATTERY PACK BATT RELEASE 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward Q Button With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the Te battery pack mount then slide down the battery pack to attach it e If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction a malfunction may occur i t To Detach The Battery Pack tilt the viewfinder upward Q and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATT RELEASE to detach it ATTENTION Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on LCD monitor off Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V607U 1 hr 20 min Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction GETTING STARTED i sera 2hrs 10 min INFORMATION GE Ell VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U 7 hrs 30 min BN V856U battery pack and AA V80EG or AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger NOTES Read the VU V856kKIT s instruction manuals Recording time is reduced significantly under the before using following conditions It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly pack using the provided AC Power Adapter e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly Charger Use the optional AA V80EG or Before extended
76. ote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears JN OUT MODE Random Assemble SS Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene 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 You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve RM V716U provided FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT R A EDIT pg 43 ON OFF Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered po
77. ou should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments CS pg 11 Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select MA then press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select MANUAL and press it The Menu Screen disappears and FOCUS is displayed The focus is locked at this point To focus on a farther subject rotate MENU BRIGHT towards PB appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate MENU BRIGHT towards lt 4 appears and blinks Press MENU BRIGHT Focus adjustment is complete The FOCUS indication changes to MANUAL To Return To Auto Focus select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to l D g Exposure Control 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 background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears press it then pres
78. out or Wipe in out PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION Power Switch P kr OP P Pip AP and Ek The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is Recording Start Stop Button started 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 Engage the Record Standby mode If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record NOTES Standby mode You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe press the Recording Start Stop Button to start by pressing and holding the Recording Start recording and press it again when one scene is Stop Button finished The point at which the scene ended is f the power is turned off after a scene is stored in memory finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored 3 If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory If you start recording a new scene within 5 mi
79. r put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 64 EN AC Power Adapter Charger 2 I pg 6 7
80. reen pg 20 32 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 30 Images on the LCD monitor 30 e In places subject to low appear dark or whitish The rear of the LCD monitor is hot The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder During recording sound cannot be heard Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Programme AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of t
81. ress it The DATE TIME Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select DATE TIME Press itand day is highlighted Rotate MENU BRIGHT to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT three times The Menu Screen closes Ma BR G NO Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select DATE TIME if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you select the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press MENU BRIGHT the date and time b
82. ressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack CG pg 7 When using the camcorder for dubbing be sure to use it as a player The camcorder s DV connector is only for output e If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a mosaic pattern or it will become black Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units e When using the cables make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference F pg 5 eNO PLAYBACK Connector cover To S VIDEO Core filter Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided S Video cable provided To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors T T Y C CVBS d adeo ou Japu VCR e the select switch ee oe use the provided cable adapter 4 VCR Recording deck Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting the cables open this cover NOTES TAPE DUBBING Tape Dubbing Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 34 and 35 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to
83. ries are installed in the remote control RM V716U lt gt pg 40 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES Ifthe VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 Ifthe remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand Wf N40 Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug S Video cable provided provided Editing cable provided S To AUDIO
84. right kp WIPE CORNER corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen CJP WIPE WINDOW LI toward the corners covering the previous scene hp WIPE SLIDE o next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like o P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward GP WIPE SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the IR RANDOM effect used in scene transition from Wd UI O Ed fd e and BJ The Picture Wipe Dissolve function is not available RECORDING Ba zone NOTES Ifthe lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CS pg 14 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO CF pg 20 is activated MENU BRIGHT Dial Power Switch While focusing on a further subject While focu
85. rts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording RM V716U provided R A EDIT ON OFF MENU BRIGHT Dial P PLAY MODE E R ER 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO GH VCR Recording deck w49 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select BT and press it The PLAY MODE Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed CF pg 48 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press MENU BRIGHT to finish the setting Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 46 NOTES e Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected O0en Display Audio Dub Standby mode Po
86. s it The Menu Screen disappears EXP and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 complete The indication EXP changes to MANUAL and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out To Return To Automatic Exposure Control select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to BY NOTE When the power is turned off Exposure Control will be reset to AUTO To eech The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT lt pg 58 59 EM is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 2 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensation is also available when the Power Switch is set to BY Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EJ then Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select MANUAL Rotate MENU BRIGHT towards to brighten Press MENU BRIGHT Exposure adjustment is Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background suc
87. semble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes CF pg 15 AS ex YE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Program 1 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause 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 have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Random Assemble Editing Menu TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press RA EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point Play back the dubbed scene e If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub sta
88. sing on a nearer subject NOTES When the power is turned off Manual Focus will be reset to AUTO Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright ness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A 4 gt and A MANUAL FOCUS If you are using the viewfinder y
89. t Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index pgs 58 61 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 62 and 63 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Gr
90. t MODE MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select SELF TIMER and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select ON and press it Selection is complete When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT twice to close the Menu Screen To engage the Self Timer for video recording press the Recording Start Stop Button After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts To stop Self Timer recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode To end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 4 or set the Power Switch to OFF or BY NOTE If BEEP TALLY is set to OFF t pg 20 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light Begins blinking Blinks quickly Self Turns off Self Timer Self Timer starts Timer shooting snapshot recording starts starts soon Stops blinking and stays on Self Timer video recording After approx 15 sec starts Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears ou RECORDING WW 2 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont To Use The Flash FLASH OPEN Switch slide FLASH OPEN Sie e U E SNAPSHOT Button Snapshot Flash M
91. te balance adjustment and select E MAN Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen Press MENU BRIGHT until 8 begins blinking When the setting is completed 8 stops blinking Press MENU BRIGHT The indication W BAL changes to MANUAL and only the Manual White Balance indicator E is displayed MENU BRIGHT Dial White paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually CG pg 28 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed PLAYBACK Basic Playback e 1 Load a tape CS pg 9 the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press KL Lock Button e To stop playback press W e Press lt lt to r
92. ter closing which is recorded together with the image Multi Screen Mode The screen is divided into 9 quadrangles with the scene you are aiming at appearing in each one This 9 quadran gle image can be recorded onto a tape Set the Power Switch to BY M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MULTI SCREEN Power Switch EY or wn If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording the screen will be divided into 9 quadrangles and they will be recorded onto a tape Power Switch BY M or 5S If you press MULTI SCREEN during Record Standby the screen will be divided into 9 quadrangles Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording with 9 quadrangles To Return To The Normal Screen press MULTI SCREEN again RECORDING fa 5 EN RECORDING Advanced Features ee Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings CS pg 19 20 Power Switch Set the Power Switch to M or 5S while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Display Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Menu Screen Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function
93. tion W appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 100X digital magnification i MODE MENU To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used or Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode The o
94. to 5SD in the Menu Screen 1 Record one 5 second CG pg 20 the Dissolve function is available 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 e If you turn the power Ss off the stored image i will be lost IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects lt pg 26 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks MENU BRIGHT Dial Power Switch NOTE Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the Program AE With Special Effects 1 A U N Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select BT then press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select t
95. ts is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered The last selected editing scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF e The power is off 20 e The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 100X in the Menu Screen F pg 19 e Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode F pg 25 e Disengage Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 F pg 17 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed lt gt pg 26 27 e Change the setting of either the Menu Screen or the Power Switch F pg 24 16 e Set the Power Switch to M CF pg 25 26 17 e Turn off Sepia and Monotone F pg 25 78 e Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition gt pg 25 26 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode F pg 19 Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing gt pg 25 26 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated gt pg 26 Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will
96. turns off automatically Wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt gt pg 13 SET DATE TIME ERROR REFER MANUAL E01 E06 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY Appears when the date time is not set lt gt pg 8 Appears when the clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt gt pg 8 Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable lt gt pg 50 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 62 EN General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries RO3 AAA size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 40 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction
97. ven when switched off CAUTIONS NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging see 10 C to 35 C OPTIOT sanasina 0 C to 40 C EE eege 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolo
98. verall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a Acts subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural When set to this mode Ast is displayed Menu settings are also effective when the Power Switch is set to BY __ Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Refer to Self Timer pg 21 Refer to Snapshot Flash C pg 22 INDICATION ON Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder I pg 60 Keeps all the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc from appearing in the camcorder pg 60 ON SCREEN kel Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is It MODE MENU connected to a TV CF pg 38 Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code during CC from appearing on the connected TV screen F pg 38 DISPLAY OFF Keeps the date time settings from appearing in the camcorder ON Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time CS pg 8 TELE MACRO Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom DATE TIME magnification Unless there is a dista
99. wer Switch Speaker MIC external microphone input connector PHONE headphones connector RM V716U provided Located beneath the cover TE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ont Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode CS pg 20 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections CS pg 34 35 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE Hl 2 While holding A DUR amp on the remote control press PAUSE II IIS appears 3 Press PLAY EI then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE I 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE I then STOP RI To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen CF pg 32 33 NOTES Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the PHONE connector e When using an optional microphone or headphones be sure to attach the core filter to reduce interference F pg 5 While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabl

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