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JVC GR-DVL220 User's Manual

1. BW K o A Ex WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen 26 EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen o METTE e FULL PIN UP FRAME FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing FOR RECORDING cont Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select E CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP then press it 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select t RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken 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
2. Turn the camcorder s power off and on again gt pg 16 Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 29 Clean the lens and check the focus again c7 pg 58 Set it in the right position pg 12 Install a fully charged battery pg 8 9 Disengage the Squeeze mode I pg 34 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 54 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION The color of Snapshot looks light source or the subject does Find a white subject and compose strange not include white Or there are your shot so that it also appears in various different light sources the frame pg 28 behind the subject Turn off Sepia and Monotone The Sepia or Monotone mode is pg 24 25 activated El The image taken using Shooting was performed under Press the BACKLIGHT Button Snapshot is too dark backlit conditions gt pg 30 The image taken using The subject is too bright Set PROGRAM AE to Snapshot is too bright SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen gt pg 24 Digital Zoom does not work 10X optical zoom is selected Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen gt pg 33 IH The Black amp White Fader Sepia or Monotone mode is off Sepia and Monotone does not work activated pg 24 26 Even when Slow Shutter is When shooting in the dark the unit If you want the lighting to lo
3. 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 No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly 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 61 About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a coo
4. Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage NOTES GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 1 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 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 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Approximate recording time Recording mode SP LP 30 min 45 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 120 min It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait a few seconds and the cassette h
5. During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors 40 Remote sensor USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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 If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing gt pgs 43 47 use the optional RM V700U remote control Installing The Batteries RM V715U provided The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions gt pg 59 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Installing The Battery RM V700U optional The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 1 There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of the RM V700U Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder 2 Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the RM V700U instruction manual When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for
6. EDITING TO VCR 8 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE Il 9 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 10 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 11 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble 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 Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes i pg 18 EN 47 Progam For More Accurate Editing Random Assemble Some VCRs make the transition from Recor
7. Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 gt and amp NOTES e If the 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 cF pg 17 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 pg 34 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfind
8. ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen pg 36 21 It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 9 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to or MANUAL 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 not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker Power Switch Lock Button Display Y Noid 7 BLANK SEARCH SE Stop Button PLAYBACK cont Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 18 Load a tape pg 12 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Loc
9. Selection is complete 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen Explanations SOUND MODE F pg 37 12BIT c pg 37 SYNCHRO gt pg 47 REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference pg 13 It is recommended you use REC in the VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing pg 39 VIDEO Each setting is linked with DISPLAY or SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL gt pg 34 35 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 34 35 Ez SYSTEM DISPLAY NOTE REC can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or MANUAL gt pg 13 33 3 7 Playback Sound During tape 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 36 select SOUND MODE or 12 from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ee SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output in stereo Original and dubbed sound
10. Start Stop Button Display 25 Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min gt 89 min 3 min Now calculating 0 min 4 1 min 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT C MENU BRIGHT Wheel Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress EN 15 Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power pg 8 Grip Adjustment lt pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment lt gt pg 10 Load A Cassette gt pg 12 Recording Mode Setting pg 13 1 Remove the lens cap 2 set the Power Switch to or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Tilt it upward downward for best viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button amp zREC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording Lies press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display sies rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is
11. Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch gt pg 58 Shoulder Strap Eyelets pg 10 Ej Grip Strap 4 El LCD Vonitor Speaker Battery Pack Mount Ell Stud EH Tripod Mounting Socket AC Adapter 05 pg 8 9 Audio Dubbing F pg 48 Auto Date 2 F pg 35 Auto Focus E pg 29 Auto Shut off pg 15 19 n Backlight Compensation C pg 30 Battery Low pg 65 Battery gt pg 8 9 59 Blank pg 22 Brighten The LCD Monitor 15 pg 15 Channels Left Right 15 pg 37 Charge The Battery Pack I pg 8 Cinema Classic Film n Clean The Camcorder 15 pg 58 Connections gt pg 8 9 20 21 38 44 50 mn Darken LCD Monitor pg 15 Date Time Display pg 35 37 Date Time Settings Demonstration Mode Digital Zoom pg 17 33 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer gt pg 33 Diopter Adjustment F pg 10 Dubbing Erase Protection Exposure Control Fade In Out Icons CF pg 33 35 Insert Editing Iris Iris Lock Journalistic Shooting LCD monit
12. for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MODE remains some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF ON SCREEN CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE LCD Resets all settings to the factory preset Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV 3 DISPLAY OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the Power Switch is set from OFF to Erg or MANUAL When tape playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when Scenes are recorded When the date is changed during tape playback ON The date time is always displayed TIME CODE Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording NOTES CLOCK ADJ Factory preset Allows you to set the current date and time cF pg 11 e Ei SYSTEM and B DISPLAY f
13. high low temperatures This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on EN 07 CORRECTIVE ACTION Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage I pg 58 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications gt pg 63 65 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 Do not eject the cassette This will cause damage to the tape Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears 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 to 35 C 50 F to 95 F pg 59 By recording with DIS activated gt pg 33 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it 58 EN Use 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUS
14. on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 6 At the end of the scene press IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to register additional Scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them If the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be canceled and editing will not take place e If 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 program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TS DINE MODE Random Assemble 2 007118 08 31 Editing Menu 3 03 33 05 53 4 09 30 13 15 5 15 55 16 29 7 s 8 TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 Remote Sensor PAUSE C 500 QO t Ba or VCR REC STBY RM V700U optional USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont AUTOMATIC
15. reached NOTES If 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 149 or MANUAL e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape pg 18 To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off pg 32 34 For other notes gt pg 52 1 RECORDING cont JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING 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 SELF RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Self Recording To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to Operation Mode any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the
16. recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units If 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 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e If Playback Zoom pg 42 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Set REC to SP or LP in the Menu Screen lt pg 36 3 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on 4 Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording gt rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode 2 stops rotating NOTES Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND setting pg 33 e
17. s fluores cent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer Hj The rear of the LCD monitor The light used to illuminate the LCD Close the LCD monitor to turn it off is hot monitor causes it to become hot or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The indicators and the This may occur when the surface or image color on the LCD the edge of the LCD monitor is monitor are not clear pressed CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 56 TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION The LCD monitor or Certain Fade Wipe effects certain Re read the sections covering viewfinder indications blink modes of Program AE with special Fade Wipe effects Program AE effects DIS and other functions with special effects and DIS that cannot be used together are pg 24 27 33 selected at the same time Colored bright spots appear LCD monitor and the view all over the LCD monitor or finder are made with high precision the viewfinder technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 During recording sound This is normal cannot be heard Play Rewind and Fast Powe
18. switch Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch Power Switch Position Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer Power lamp L 5 NP Lock Button e Power Switch When the Power Switch is set to p appears When set to MANUAL or PLAY there is no indication EN 17 FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instanta neous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Zoom out W Wide angle Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom display NOTES 10x WET Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In T this case set the zoom while in Record Standby Digital zoom zone lock the focus by using the manual focus gt pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 10X mag
19. 0 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted 347A is displayed To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL e The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE OA EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont Menu Screen Explanations cont ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at
20. 16U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter For other notes gt pg 52 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 NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK F pg 8 Approximate recording time Battery pack BN V408U 1 hr BN V416U optional BN V428U optional BN V840U optional BN V856U optional Viewfinder on LCD monitor on 1 hr 15 min 2hrs 2 hrs 30 min 3 hrs 30 min 4 hrs 20 min 5 hrs 6 hrs 10 min 7 hrs 8 hrs 40 min INFORMATION The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Also by using the optional JVC VC VBN856U DC Cord it will be possible to connect B
21. 21 CF pg 22 Lock Button sss I gt pg 16 Power Switch QO MANUAL PLAY OFF CF pg 16 Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover D Audio Video Output Connector TAPER AREE ERN pg 20 38 44 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol pg 44 You can also connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the optional Software 5 160 D DC Input pg 8 9 D Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link gt pg 39 50 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industr specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard 6 S Video Output Connector S VIDEO pg 20 38 44 PC pg 50 EN 67 Indicators 2 Tally Lemp cite e hes pg 15 34 23 CHARGE Lamp gt pg 8 24 Power CF pg 15 16 Other Parts Remote pg 40 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Viewfinder sss pg 10 Stereo Microphone 07 pg 48
22. D A hen Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is monitor pg 15 5 SOUND Displays the sound mode for approx ii 5 seconds after turning on the Approximate zoom ratio Appears in camcorder pg 33 Zi Ing t ia Displays the date time gt pg 11 8 Appears during zooming 6 zoom level indicator L3 pg 17 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually vel INAI X pg 29 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect SERE Pe tr pg 26 27 Displays the Time Code gt pg 18 35 64 En INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Playback ia 5 li D Displays the sound mode pg 36 37 2 Displays the Blank Search mode gt pg 22 3 Displays the tape speed pg 13 4 Appears while a tape is running gt X Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle search 44 Rewind Shuttle search Pause Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause 5 Displays the date time gt pg 36 37 8 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 15 e VOLUME Displays the speaker F pg 19 8 The level indicator moves 7 Displays the time code gt pg 36 37 Warning Indications Indications EN 65 Function Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high wr Remaining power leve
23. H HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Tilt the viewfinder upward Press RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 Bg Cassette holder OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder PUSH HERE cover BATT RELEASE Button USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder 1 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 2 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 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow 5 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 6 Close the hatch Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated clot
24. If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position or MANUAL Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES To remove the shutter sound gt pg 32 34 f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed If Program AE with special effects I pg 24 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to pg 33 the Stabilizer will be disabled During playback as well all Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape 29 Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s
25. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVL220 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp english index e html For Accessories http www jvc victor co jp english accessory M INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED RECORDING amp PLAYBACK RECORDING PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING 24 31 USING THE MENU FOR 6 14 22 DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 32 37 DUBBING 38 39 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 40 49 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 50 REFERENCES DETAILS iere tt 52 TROUBLESHOOTING 53 57 USER MAINTENANCE 58 CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LYT0946 001A 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on
26. N V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder AC Adapter LIN 2 f A To AC outlet USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes 25 pg 52 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 The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F 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 does not come in direct contact with it 10 Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop button Diopter Adjustment Control PAUSE GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 1 Sepa
27. OM Ell No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette will not load properly Snapshot mode cannot be POSSIBLE CAUSES power is not connected properly battery is dead date time is not set built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF TAPE END appears cassette holder cover is open camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists Focus is set to the Manual mode The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation The cassette is in the wrong position The battery s charge is low The Squeeze mode is selected CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the AC Adapter securely gt pg 9 Replace the dead battery with fully charged one CF pg 8 9 Set the date time gt pg 11 Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC F pg 12 Set the Power Switch to or MANUAL gt pg 16 Replace with new cassette pg 12 Close the cassette holder cover
28. RM V700U only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 70X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt 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 m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during still playback Due to ditital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Zoom Buttons Fi Bo PLAY E PSH stop C e Normal playback Press T VCR Recording deck 9 6 6 RM V700U optional VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS VCR CTL VCR BRAND BRAND NAME CODE HITACHI JVC A B PANASONIC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS TOSHIBA 0000900000 000000000000 0000000 00 000000000009 2 0000 00 00 00000 000000 0 0009000 49 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi B
29. RO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 6 Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments RM V700U Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in to finish the optional setting 7 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 45 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected 48 Display l Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Speaker Remote sensor PLAY ego Tied STOP Peg muse USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded the 12 bit mode gt pg 33 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 I pg 20 1 Play back the t
30. TROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Installing The Battery Playback Zoom Random Assemble Editing For More Accurate Editing Audio Dubbing Insert Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer 24 en NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 24 25 GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu gt pg 33 DIS the MANUAL Menu gt pg 33 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch NIGHT Button Display SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE SLOW 4X x Ox FOR RECORDING Night Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator W appears The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity appears beside 4 while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Alive iis pres
31. When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is removed and re inserted during Frames are not displayed shooting during recording When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located Minutes partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Frames 30 frames 1 second Seconds Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 22 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 19 2 Set the Power Switch to 9 or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to pg 35 37 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 v Newly recorded scene 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 sone Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 1 19 Stop Button Normal Pla
32. White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in until begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed N44 resumes normal blinking 4 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch NOTES In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 29 subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 2 MENU BRIGHT Wheel PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE aW BALANCE T SNAP MODE GAIN UP Normal Screen USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder se
33. a blank portion of a tape gt pg 48 A DUB ERROR CANNOT DUB A LP RECORDED gt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION gt Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in CF pg Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted tape recorded in i get 15 pg Appears if A 2 on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt gt pg 48 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape gt pg 49 INSERT ERROR CANNOT EDIT LP RECORDED gt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP CF pg Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 49 E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or 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 E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occu
34. ance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EA W BALANCE then press it The W BALANCE Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset um MWB White balance is set manually 9 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 3 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Return To Automatic White Balance inis select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to Emm NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone I pg 25 is activated ENO Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual
35. ape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 11 2 While holding A DUB 2 on the remote control press PAUSE II IIS appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE M 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IIl then STOP To hear the dubbed sound during playback mu set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen gt pg 36 37 NOTES Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume If 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 gt pg 65 Power Switch Lock Button Display lic 12 34 Remote sensor m r START STOP 1 NM INSERT iP 2 49 Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a prev
36. ayback continues for more than about minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When gt I is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward lt lt for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press e During playback press and hold 44 or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback resume normal playback press Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided F pg 42 ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen 20 PLAYBACK cont Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V inp
37. cing instructions in The rating information and safety caution of the AC the literature accompanying the appliance Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere e Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ENG Do not block the ventilation holes potted plants cups etc on top of this unit When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equi
38. d Pause see Editing Menu 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 TIME CODE the camcorder against your VCR TOTAL DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING 4 BODE Bs d ob ux VIDEO Menu 1 Play back the tape in the camcorder then point SYNCHRO 0 1 the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 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 Remote sensor 3 Play back the dubbed scene 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 f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select M VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCH
39. e 10 to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 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 60 en 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets Vertically in their original cases LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monit
40. ect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect prt select OFF in step 4 NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored Fader And Wipe Menu Menu EN 27 Effect FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen
41. er and the VCR Also refer to pg 20 and 21 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 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 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 4 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press on the camcorder 5 Press gt on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes 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 Date Time ix set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen gt pg 36 Time Code IN set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 36 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen lt gt pg 36 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Con
42. er you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments 10 2 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS gt pgs 66 and 67 1 FOCUS Button The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards gt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards 4 appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to 9 If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES 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 or 4 will blink 9 en Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Sw
43. eset the VCR brand CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Connector cover Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional Editing White to cable AUDIO L IN optional Yellowto X Redto VIDEO IN AUDIO R IN 1 l S VIDEO IN A To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT lt O Vel C To PAUSE IN 2 1 LI TV RM V700U optional Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 20 and 21 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector ere 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 DR connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above vin connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded o
44. et the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Sub Menu Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Loading Unloading A Cassette Recording Mode Setting Sen BATT RELEASE Button Battery pack AC Adapter AS AC outlet Battery pack To DC connector Charging time BN V408U approx 1 hr 30 min BN V416U optional approx 3 hrs BN V428U optional approx 5 hrs GETTING STARTED cont Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most app
45. h refer to the cautions of each product CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 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 4 Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 8 Do not recharge the provided batteries EN 59 The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied ba
46. iewfinder changes Such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight 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 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and appear Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in changes to and the iris is locked 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 8 disappear Or set the Power switch to To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 4 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds lris 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 White Bal
47. igital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 2 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker Format Sig
48. indoor use is 5m 16ft 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 oi T ibi Buttons RM V715U Provided 0 RM V700U optional Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position or MANUAL With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out gt pg 17 Zoom in out I pg 42 PLAY Button Starts Playback of the tape pg 19 REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape F pg 19 STOP Button Stops the tape pg 19 INSERT Button pg 49 REC TIME Button ANIM Button Q START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search on the tape cF pg 19 D PAUSE Button Pauses the tape pg 46 D A DUB Button pg 48 INT TIME Button SELF TIMER Button B PAUSE IN Connector CF pg 44 D MBR SET Button pg 43 p VISS Button D VCR CTL Button pg 43 R A EDIT Buttons This function is unavailable with this camcorder pg 43 47 B
49. iously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen I pg 35 37 Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections I pg 20 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE I Confirm the time code at this point gt pg 35 37 Press REW 44 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE IM and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP B NOTES Program AE with special effects I pg 24 25 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing During Insert Editing the date and time information changes If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas During Insert Editi
50. itch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXPOSURE then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MANUAL then press it The Menu Screen disappears The exposure control indicator appears 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 6 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control n select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to 19 To Brighten The Subject Quickly m press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to AU NOTE You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight spotlight I pg 25 compensation and SNOW i pg 25 FOR RECORDING cont Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the v
51. k Button located on the switch 3 Press BLANK BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press NOTES In step 3 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING Night Alive Program AE With Special Effects Fade Wipe Effects Snapshot For Tape Recording Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu For Playback Menu DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 39 USING THE REMOTE CON
52. l exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator lt blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded pg 12 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase Pro is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to 19 or gt pg 12 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 60 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or MANUAL TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback pg 52 DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE Appears if a tape in another format is loaded SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 11 Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS COVER Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on
53. l 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DVL220U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B d
54. nal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette S Video Output Video output Audio output DV Output Input PC JLIP Y i1V General DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 3 W Approx 5 3 W 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm 3 1 8 x 3 9 16 x 6 5 8 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down Approx 550 g 1 3 1 5 0 C to 40 32 F to 104 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 1 4 CCD F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 037 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Monaural Digital Video Camera DV format SD mode NTSC standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min Connectors 75 analog C 0 29V 75 analog 1 V 75 analog 300 mV rms 1 analog stereo 4 IEEE 1394 compliant 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant 02 5 mm 3 pole 03 5 mm 4 pole AC Adapter Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries Output AC 120 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 50 Hz 60 Hz DC 11V 1A Specifications shown are fo
55. ng when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops pg 65 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS To RS 232C PC connection cable optional Core filter To DV IN OUT Connection To A Personal Computer A Using PC connection cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the optional software HS V16U B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration 3 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC 4 When finished turn off the PC first then the camcorder DV cable optional To DV Core filter 2 1 PC with DV connector connector NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the Refer to the instr
56. nification using the optical zoom I pg 33 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Approximate zoom ratio Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in Power Zoom Lever the Menu Screen on page 34 Zoom in T Telephoto 1x WoT 10x WOT 10X optical zoom zone 1 RECORDING cont 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 I pg 43 47 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 The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases
57. nly 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 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN O AC Adapter AP V10U Remote Control Unit RM V715U AP V11U or AP V12U Battery Pack Lens Cap gt pg 6 for attachment BN V408U AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit Shoulder Strap Audio Video Cable 03 5 mini plug to RCA plug NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder 6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MENU BRIGHT Wheel is set to ON factory preset Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to 9 or MANUAL and no cassette is in the camcorder Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the ES demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off m To cancel Automatic Demonstration ower Switch Lock Button 1 S
58. nt and Manual White Balance Operation I pg 31 Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your pre ference I pg 13 SOUND 12BIT MODE Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 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 tr z lt 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 700X digital magnification SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot pg 28 GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO Iz MANUAL Factory preset NOTES e Settings made in the E CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to EX or MANUAL The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 3
59. nto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF the Menu Screen pg 36 Time Code gis set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 36 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays dts set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen pg 36 The S Video cable and the Editing cable are optional Be sure to use the following cables e YTU94146A S Video cable YTU94154A Editing cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference 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 OUT MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu 2 en 8 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor REW L O OOO prav5 600 lse c e IN OUT Q gt m ON OFF 9999 CANCEL RM V700U optional 42 SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 5 At the beginning of the scene press IN OUT
60. ok not selected the image becomes highly sensitive to light more natural set GAIN UP to looks like it is activated and the image takes on an effect or OFF in the Menu similar to Slow Shutter Screen CF pg 33 White Balance cannot be The Sepia or Monotone mode is Turn off Sepia or Monotone before activated activated setting White Balance I pg 25 31 EN OO SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION IH When shooting a subject This is a result of exceedingly high illuminated by bright light contrast and is not a malfunction vertical lines appear When the screen is under This is not a malfunction direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant During recording the date DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Set DATE TIME to ON in the time does not appear Menu Screen Menu Screen pg 35 Time code does not appear TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen Menu Screen gt pg 35 36 Images on the LCD monitor places subject to low tempera Adjust the brightness and angle of appear dark or whitish ture images become dark due to the LCD monitor I pg 15 16 the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder When the LCD monitor
61. older does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again If 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 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 18 for information about recording from the middle of a tape Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation pg 10 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen Sub Menu EN 19 Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Bu
62. ood natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 241 SLOW 4X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments 2422 SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect e When using SLOW it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended 26 EN IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects I pg 24 25 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out Lock Button MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button FOR RECORDING cont Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select WIPE FADER then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the eff
63. or Viewfinder Indications eod ramus a a pg 63 65 Load A Tape pg 12 Manual Focus pg 29 Menu Screen CAMERA 15 pg 33 Menu Screen DISPLAY pg 35 36 Menu Screen MANUAL gt pg 33 34 Menu Screen SYSTEM Menu Screen VIDEO Monotone Motor Drive Mode Night Alive gt pg 24 Playback Zoom pg 42 Power Switch Position 1 pg 16 Program AE With Special Effects CF pg 24 25 Record Standby Recording Mode Remote Control VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Self Recording Shuttle Search Shutter Slow Motion Playback Slow Shutter Snapshot Snapshot Mode 33 36 37 gt pg 19 Spotlight Squeeze Tele Macro Time Code Tripod Mounting gt pg 10 TMQ Susie es CF pg 25 Unload A Tape CF pg 12 White Balance Wide Mode Wind Cut Wipe In Out LOOMING coser pg 17 Printed in Japan V UN vp
64. or and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot 1 For safety DO open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater CAUTIONS cont 4 To protect the unit DO allow it to become wet 52 drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation
65. ording Also to activate the shutter sound effect I pg 28 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect I pg 28 TALLY Ed SYSTEM OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording ID NUMBER NOTES e The settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP or PC connector The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 Factory preset SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY gt pg 36 Ed SYSTEM EN JO Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON With DEMO set to if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to Mize or MANUAL Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed
66. pment 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 If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold e with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or ha
67. r SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording Ee lt gt 9 gt wi 11 i 10 D Appears when the Power Switch is set to 9 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode gt pg 16 gt pg 34 2 BM Appears when Night Alive is engaged 9 Rotates while the tape is running lt pg 15 pg 24 19 Displays the recording mode SP or LP Appears when GAIN is set to C 13 AUTO and the shutter speed is being Displays the tape remaining time pg 15 automatically adjusted CF pg 33 Y 3 F po 15 MM 8 appears during recording 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted PAUSE appears during Record Standby t pg 31 mode pg 15 0 Appears when the exposure is adjusted PHOTO appears when taking a Snapshot I pg 30 gt pg 28 Appears when backlight compensation is Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert used pg 30 Editing Pause MC mode is engaged I gt pg 49 5 Displays the selected Program AE with special 0 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to effects CF pg 24 cut down on noise created by wind i 34 Appears when the iris is locked pg 30 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LC
68. r Switch is set to 9 Set the Power Switch to PLAY Forward functions do not or MANUAL gt pg 19 Work EJ The LCD monitor image is During playback of the unrecorded distorted portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect Images on the LCD monitor The speaker volume is too great Turn the speaker volume down are jittery pg 19 Blocks of noise appear Clean the video heads with an during playback or there is optional cleaning cassette no playback picture and the gt pg 60 Screen becomes blue SYMPTOM The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints An unusual mark appears Ell error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears EH n error indication E03 or E04 appears The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate POSSIBLE CAUSES A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely
69. rand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Use the optional RM V700U remote control Before operation make sure the battery is installed in the remote control I pg 40 SET REMOTE VCR CODE 1 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 enter the brand code The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding VCR CTL 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 VCR CTL 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 If the power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VOR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to r
70. rate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet located under the Grip Strap Confirm the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over 1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with studs en 11 Power Lamp The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg 36 37 E e 1 Set
71. red When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 66 INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls D OPEN EJECT Switch gt pg 12 2 Stop Button I3 pg 19 BACKLIGHT Button F pg 30 Rewind Button 441 E pg 19 NIGHT Button C pg 24 Play Pause Button P E I3 pg 19 Fast Forward Button gt gt pg 19 Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN pg 15 7 Diopter Adjustment Control I3 pg 10 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE 8 9 Recording Start Stop Button pg 15 MENU Wheel 5 F pg 32 LCD Monitor BRIGHT Brightness Control esse F pg 15 i Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT F pg 15 28 2 Power Zoom Lever T W gt pg 17 Speaker Volume Control VOL F pg 19 9 FOCUS F pg 29 BLANK Button 2
72. ropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward Q With the arrow the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2 then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery zd Press BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack NOTES If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first During charging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Using the optional AA V40U AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V408U V4
73. rs in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead 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 O Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover O When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts 5 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording O 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 pg 15 16 TROUBLESHOOTING EN 29 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPT
74. s NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select PROGRAM then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode CF pg 25 then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes The PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode Ts select OFF in step 4 NOTES Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night Alive IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects gt pg 26 27 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out SHUTTER 1 60 shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced SA SPORTS e Variable 8 Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This
75. s are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MOD SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output 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 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 Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12BIT SOUND1 SP gt Lb DEC 25 02 5 30 PM 12 34 24 Frames Seconds Minutes 30 frames 1 second 98 EN Power Switch Connector cover Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional White to AUDIO L IN Yellow to Red to VIDEO IN AUDIO R IN To S VIDEO IN lt lt VCR When connecting the cables open this cover Connect when an S Video cable is not used DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR 1 Following the illustration connect the camcord
76. s been dropped 4 en SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video 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 ON NTSC m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use o
77. setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp snow Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control gt pg 30 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance gt pg 31 is initially set to amp but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually EN 29 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect m CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect 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 g
78. sult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference EN 99 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this 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 To use this camcorder as a player To DV IN OUT Lock 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration bx abis Power Switch 2 set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the optional v Switch turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video Core filter unit Sore filter 3 Press gt to play back the source tape 4 While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s Video unit equipped record mode from the spot on the source tape you with DV connector want to begin recording To DV IN OUT NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 If the remote control is used when both the player and
79. the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel to access the Menu Screen 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DISPLAY Press it and the DISPLAY Menu Power Switch appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select Lock Button CLOCK ADJ Press it and month is highlighted Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to input the month Press it Repeat to input the day year hour and Display minute GHWIPE FADER OFF Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select PROGRAM AE Subs EXPOSURE E RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen a W BALANCE closes CAMERA 45 5 DISPLAY Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorders internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and ON SCREEN LCD TV DISPLAY Menu time you just set DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF ADJ 5 30 PM CLOCK 25702 DJ 5 A 30 PM Make sure the window side is facing out Cassette holder OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE To Protect Valuable Recordings
80. the cover page Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that refer to the Index I pgs 63 67 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use E read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 59 through 61 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING h X TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUTION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RAIN OR MOISTURE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude NOTES to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is main unit intended to alert the user to the presence of important EDAM A operating and maintenance servi
81. the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus MANUAL OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA o 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 appears 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 SQUEEZE E For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion 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 Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind OFF Helps cut down on noise created by wind 6 appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of rec
82. ttery pack or an optional battery ee So pack be sure to read the following cautions Terminals 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storag
83. ttings cF pg 33 35 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears 4 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE or EA W BALANCE ds See pg 33 If you have selected CAMERA ui MANUAL SYSTEM or 9 DISPLAY EN go to step 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes The X icon represents END NOTE When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear This is not due to any defect of the unit EN 93 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE W BALANCE REC MODE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects gt pg 26 27 Refer to Program AE With Special Effects F pg 24 25 Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock gt pg 30 Refer to White Balance Adjustme
84. tton located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CAMERA and press it The CAMERA Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select REC and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Audio Dubbing I pg 48 and Insert Editing gt pg 49 are impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound 14 RECORDING 8 PLAYBACK RECORDING amp PLAYBACK Lo CONTENTS RECORDING Basic Recording Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Operation Mode Zooming Time Code PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Frame By Frame Playback Connections Blank Search RECORDING Power lamp Power Switch During shooting Lock Button Recording
85. uction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board When using DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC or use the DV cable provided with the capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using REFERENCES EN REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS 52 EN DETAILS O Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack 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 Adapter near a radio Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas The following operation stops charging Set the Power Switch to PLAY or MANUAL Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder RECORDING When you use the LCD monitor outdoo
86. unctions which are set when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY I pg 36 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL Settings made in the DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to 9 However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Display CAV I DEO SOUND MODE 45 5 12BIT MODE G DISPLAY gt 11 70 REC MODE SOUND MODE STEREO I i 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 SYNCHRO 0 0 REC MODE SP E TALLY ON ID NUMBER 06 DEMO MODE ON CAM RESET PE 4URETURN ON SCREEN 5708 DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg 47 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired parameter and press it
87. ut connectors To TV or VCR i F Audio Video cable White to provided AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow Not connected ie To S VIDEO IN S Video cable optional When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN d Audio Video cable Red to Connector cover provided AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration lt pg 20 If using VCR to step 3 If not step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected Date Time m set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 36 Time Code zo set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 36 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for tape playback m set
88. yback Rewind Button 44 1 Load a tape gt pg 12 Play Pause Buon Dea Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down Fast Forward Button gt gt the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press M Power Zoom Lever VOL stop playback press Press 44 to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode To Control The Speaker Volume eis slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume Speaker NOTES f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV i pg 20 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied from an AC outlet 7 does not appear During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press MI during playback 2 To resume normal playback press I again If still pl

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