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JVC GR-D246 User's Manual

1. Recording Menus 28 Playback Menus seen 26 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 28 LED Eight etse 28 5 Second Recording 28 Night SCOPE eene 28 Snapshot For Video Recording 29 Manual Focus im Exposure Control Iris Lock ds Backlight Compensation 31 Spot Exposure Control 31 White Balance Adjustment 32 Manual White Balance Adjustment 32 Wipe Or Fader Effects susse 33 Program AE With Special Effects 34 EDITING nee Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 36 Connection To A Personal Computer 37 REFERENCES 38 TROUBLESHOOTING e 98 USER MAINTENANCE TERMS GETTING STARTED 6 EN l Index Controls Stop Button ll lt pg 20 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT pg 31 Q Play Pause Button amp M lt gt pg 20 Manual Focus Button FOCUS rx pg 29 Rewind Button lt 4 lt 4 lt pg 20 Menu select Button pg 14 Quick Review Button G pg 19 Fast Forward Button gt lt pg 20 Menu select Button lt pg 14 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 28 Menu Butto
2. 6eo0 amp Video unit equipped with DV connector T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder pg 20 4 atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 13 e 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 e 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 When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable I Connection To A Personal Computer It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows xP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES It is recommended to use the A
3. Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD dad Viewfinder on BN VF707U 1 hr 5 min 1 hr 25 min BN VF714U 2hr 20min 3hr BN VF733U 5hr 25 min 7 hr 5 min Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The LED Light is used Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed e t is displayed for 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e if COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem on the battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform steps 4 5 in
4. Provided NOTES This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f 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 POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack
5. URETURN and press MENU twice The Menu CAMERA DISPLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL PYCCKM X cm Screen closes Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback lt pg 22 27 1 Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings on the left column 2 Press or to select CLOCK ADJ and press MENU The parameter for Day is highlighted 3 Press or to input the day and press MENU Repeat to input the month year hour and minute CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK 20 12 05 4 Press or to select ADJ 17 30 URETURN and press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust 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 Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference X Ge Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Control
6. Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Also read CAUTIONS on pages 43 45 GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on l Provided Accessories correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder Place here during shooting AC Adapter AP V17E or AP V14E Power Cord only for AP V14E Battery Pack BN VF707U S AV Cable Cable Adapter Shoulder Strap gt pg 11 for attachment Lens Cap see the right column for attachment NOTES 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 Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration T Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Sli
7. Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V 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 To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times GETTING STARTED cu 13 Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Power Switch Lock Button a eam MINI OFF PLAY CHARGE lamp MENU DATA Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch Power Switch Position P3 Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display m Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Men
8. L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder LED Light Loading A Cassette M Manual Focus Motor Drive Mode N Night Scope P Playback Sound Power Linked Operatio Program AE With Special Effects Q Quick Review R Recording Capacity Tape TERMS ey 47 S Snapshot Mode sss 23 Sound Mode Speaker Volume sss 20 Specifications sessssssss 46 Spot Exposure Control s 31 T Tape Speed REC MODE 23 26 Telephoto Setting sss 24 Time Code 19 26 Tripod Mounting sese 15 Troubleshooting sss 38 WwW Warning Indications 40 White Balance 32 Wide Mode 24 Wipe Or Fader Effects 0 0 33 Z ZOOMING RE 18 23 5 Second Recording suse 28 TERMS 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited EX 9rcd H5 2 Printed in Malaysia 0405MKH ID VM
9. a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning CAUTIONS cy 45 REFERENCES 46 en SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 2 W 3 5 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 2 W 4 5 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 430 g without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 510 g incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 f 2 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens Filter di
10. camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover l Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power lt pg 11 e Loading A Cassette pg 16 Power Zoom Lever lt r Power Switch a ez Lock Button POWER CHARGE Lamp Recording Start Stop Button Remove the lens cap lt pg 10 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 23 4 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button 2 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 5 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded Scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors
11. in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre C WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right 9 wipE poor 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 FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 33 A 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 WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING I Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Set TET to the desired mode pg 22 The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Scope When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 250 1 4000 is selected Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects pg 33 In this case t
12. 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 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 it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of e
13. may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Hecording From The Middle Of A Tape r pg 19 e To turn the beep sounds off r7 pg 22 25 VIDEO RECORDING cw 17 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e 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 0h25m VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 en VIDEO RECORDING LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Looming While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu c pg 22 25 Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction lt pg 39 Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification
14. the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Son
15. turned off or the battery removed I Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Set EX to the desired mode pg 22 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects pg 34 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out E WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset We FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white Screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black Screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour 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 L1 WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes
16. 22 24 33 34 Digital Zoom does not work 25X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 100X or 800X pg 23 Video Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback i pg 21 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover i pg 16 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette lt pg 44 Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 29 The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 42 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL Menu Set 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu pg 22 28 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode pg 22 24 TROUBLESHOOTING py 39 The colour of Snapshot looks strange SET DATE TIME appears The light source or the subject does not include The date time is not set white Or there are various different light sourc
17. 6 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press MENU to select E3 The VIDEO Menu appears 5 Press or to select BLANK SRCH and press MENU The Sub Menu appears 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward 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 MI NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A 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 To AV connector S AV cable provided Y C CVBS Video Out Select Adapter Switch To TV or VCR J VCR Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In t
18. C Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 13 When using a 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 e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector EDITING ey 37 To DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector ADVANCED FEATURES PC with DV connector 38 en TROUBLESHOOTING 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 r
19. CAMERA The fl CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and t However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to W Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e If the recording mode is switched 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 SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video 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 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 25X When set to 25X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged 100X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 25X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 100X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 25
20. CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers GETTING STARTED gu 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to m or PLAY while GETTING STARTED pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 18 MENU e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER pg 22 25 BRIGHT 0 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select IJI and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select BRIGHT and press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Press or until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display Tripod Mounting 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 e Some tripods are not equipped with studs 16 en GETTING STARTED l Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder PUSH HERE Cassette holder cover OPEN EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out protection tab T Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the
21. ERENCES 42 en USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter 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 To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 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 Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 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 as this may cause the bat
22. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D246 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 9 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES 22 REFERENCES 38 TERMS 47 To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 22 25 LYT1463 001A EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro style scene transitions lt pg 33 brightens the image darkened by backlight pg 31 Fade in You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation TE is available lt gt pg 31 Spot Exposure Control Fade a M Program AE with Special Effects Data B For example SPORTS mode allows fast ata Battery moving images to be captured one frame ata You can check the battery status by simply time for vivid stable slow motion r pg 34 pressing the DATA button pg 12 BATTERY CONDITION LED L
23. Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 32 is automatically 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 to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect eg CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Dubbing To A vc Y To S AV connector E P S AV cable Open the cover provided A mark Y C CVBS Cable Video Out Select Adapter Switch TV To ver VCR To S VIDEO IN Yellow to VIDEO IN Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN If your VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter The provided cable adapter accepts only output signals from this camcorder To use this camcorder as a recorder use a commercially available cable adapter Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the
24. NT gy 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 28 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING p Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording T Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 38A appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES e Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Scope function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred i 5 Second Recording y n ws LED Light Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording T Set 58 to 59 gt pg 24 e The 5S indicator appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode automatically e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Bu
25. OFF Disengages the function ON amp Helps cut down on noise created by wind The indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The Gad SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to iw are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF 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 recording It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 29 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 29 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations It is recommended that this function be set to OFF to prevent improper operation DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON 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 When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or W Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no
26. ORDING cw 19 NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e 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 ON lt pg 26 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 20 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode lt pg 20 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or tw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch then start recording VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO PLAYBACK l Normal Playback VOL mn Lock Button M Speaker e za a P IB KC f MENU T Load a cassette pg 16 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 3 To start playback press P II 4 To stop playback press W e During Stop mode press lt 4 lt 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or to
27. R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels Rec mone TT Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt pg 35 36 BLANK SRCH tx pg 20 Blank Search SYSTEM Each setting is linked with Ezd SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to W pg 22 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 25 E VIDEO DISPLAY The fy VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 26 Factory preset BRIGHT r pg 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears OFF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback rwECopE OFF ON tz pg 19 Time Code ENGLISH ESPANOL PYCCKM The language setting can be changed pg 14 CE onov t pg 26 AUX MIC MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTME
28. SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or tw TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set pg 14 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occurred 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 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occurred 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 TROUBLESHOOTING cy 41 REF
29. X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gu 23 FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame r a FULL NEGA PIN UP FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording pg 29 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 KA The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow 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 SISA is displayed ADVANCED FEATURES 24 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Iz MANUAL The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON Wi J To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The tY indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tri
30. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto m wi m Zoom out W Wide angle wa 10x WUIT T Digital zoom zone 25X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 29 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom lt pg 23 Zoom magnification of over 25X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 24 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first 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 is set to ON pg 24 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the cam
31. ameter 027 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 16 colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Connectors S AV S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo Microphone input 93 5 mm stereo DV Output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V I 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice A AC Adapter Animation B Backlight Compensation Battery Pack Beep Blank Search C Changing The Menu Settings Charging The Battery Pack Connection To A Personal Computer Connections To A TV Or VCR D Data Battery Date Time Settings Demonstration Mode Digital Image Stabilisation DIS Dubbing E Exposure Control Iris Lock
32. corder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward 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 Display Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames 1 second D 12 34 24 Frames are not displayed during recording 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 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 lt pg 19 in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover VIDEO REC
33. de SP LP pg 23 Tape Remaining Time pg 17 REC Appears during recording 7 pg 17 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 17 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot pg 29 48 5S Anim Displays the 5 Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode c pg 24 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 24 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 40 Date Time c pg 14 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 15 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 29 Time Code c pg 26 27 During Video Playback GETTING STARTED c 9 Before Using This Camcorder iris BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Sound Mode Indicator pg 26 Q Blank Search Indicator lt pg 20 Tape Speed c pg 23 9 Playback WP Fast Forward Shuttle Search A d Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion II Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 40 Date Time c pg 26 27 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt gt pg 20 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 15 Time Code c pg 26 27 Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked MT can be used w
34. de the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Buckle Strap guide GETTING STARTED py 11 l Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack SIE OFF PLAY POWER CHARGE Power switch POWER CHARGE lamp Battery pack mount PUSH BATT b i Battery pack Arrow GETTING STARTED To DC connector Open the cover 5 To AC outlet AC Adapter ex AP V17E 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 12 en GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min
35. 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 Be sure to press only the section labelled 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 Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place To protect valuable recordings 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 NOTES f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e 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
36. e it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended i Snapshot For Video Recording FEATURES FOR RECORDING py 29 i Manual Focus This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Set SNAP SHOT to the desired mode pg 22 23 3 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or m Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 3 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Setthe Power Switch to mu 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears NE 3 Press or to focus on E a subject Manual focus e When the focus lev
37. e connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 13 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly rx pg 11 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 11 Video Recording Recording cannot be performed The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 16 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette i pg 16 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON tz pg 22 26 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg
38. el cannot be adjusted any further or closer a or amp will blink 4 Press MENU Focus adjustment is complete indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to T Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA gt and amp ADVANCED FEATURES 30 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING i Exposure Control iris Lock Manual exposure control 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 is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to iy 2 Set Ea to MANUAL pg 22 The exposure control indicator appears 3 To brighten the image press To darke
39. es gt Set the date time pg 14 behind the subject The built in clock battery has run out and the gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date time has been erased that it also appears in the frame i pg 29 gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the The image taken using Snapshot is too dark Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press BACK LIGHT c pg 31 This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated 7 pg 22 24 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright this can be avoided e The subject is too bright anen the scil is d Mie Set TE to SPOTLIGHT c pg 34 rides or the camcorder does no screen White Balance cannot be activated e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE turned on mode is activated gt Turn the camcorders power off and on again gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone then operate it MONOTONE de bef tting Whit MON je LTT Lar LE Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish The Black amp White Fader does not work e In places subject to low temperature images e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE become dark due to the characteristics of the mode is activated LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Disengage the pe
40. es not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 18 22 25 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 15 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully r pg 18 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable gt c pg 41 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level waa sm se 7 High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded pg 16 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or m pg 13 3 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette pg 44 QQ 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
41. g time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit e For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e 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 extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunl
42. he centre of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press or to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press MENU e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold MENU over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the e indicator disappears NOTES You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE r pg 24 STROBE in PROGRAM AE r pg 34 e Digital Zoom c pg 18 Manual Exposure Control Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained ADVANCED FEATURES 32 cn FEATURES FOR RECORDING f White Balance Adjustment f Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction To change the setting Set EJ to the desired mode lt pg 22 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted auto
43. he selected indicator blinks or goes out PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 250 SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 1000 SHUTTER 1 2000 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This 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 amp TWILIGHT
44. his case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN O White to AUDIO L IN If your VCR has a SCART connector use the provided cable adapter Not required for watching still images only NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable VIDEO PLAYBACK cy 21 T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 22 27 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 22 27 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 22 27 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of
45. ight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip Swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 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 About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating
46. ight You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light pg 28 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EN 3 IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert
47. ing times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e 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 e 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 REFERENCES 44 en CAUTIONS LCD Monitor e 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 e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a lon
48. ith this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes
49. matically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting lt gt Manual White Balance Adjustment 7 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day amp b CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set A to AUTO pg 22 Or set the Power Switch to Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting White paper to m 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 Select MWB in TA W BALANCE menu c pg 22 then press and hold MENU until NA begins blinking e When the setting is completed SA stops blinking 4 Press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator V4 is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 29 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is
50. n MENU rx pg 22 Data Battery Button DATA 7 pg 12 LED Light Button LIGHT lt pg 28 C Dioptre Adjustment Control t pg 15 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 29 9 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 18 Speaker Volume Control VOL c pg 20 Battery Release Button PUSH BATT c pg 11 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 17 Power Switch E ul PLAY OFF gt pg 13 Lock Button lt pg 13 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT pg 16 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers S Video Audio Video Output Connector S AV pg 21 35 DC Input Connector DC pg 11 Digital Video Connector DV OUT i Link c pg 36 37 Microphone connector MIC F pg 26 An optional microphone can be used during video recording and audio dubbing To stabilise the microphone use of an optional shoe adapter is recommended i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 3 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 11 17 GETTING STARTED Other Parts Monitor Latch pg 18 LCD Monitor gt pg 18 19 Viewfinder lt pg 15 Battery Pack Mount lt pg 12 Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt gt pg 11 Speaker c pg 20 Grip Strap pg 14 Lens LED Light c pg 28 When using an optional conversion len
51. n the image press maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 31 3 exposure has the same effect as when EE is set to SPOTLIGHT pg 34 4 Press MENU Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when f is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c pg 34 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO pg 22 23 Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light 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 viewfinder 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 T Set the Power Switch to m 2 Set ET to MANUAL pg 22 The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds The exposure control indica
52. operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e If a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 25 LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset ADVANCED FEATURES 26 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT CAMERA DISPLAY e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT tz pg 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD 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
53. pod OFF Disables 5 Second Recording 5S Enables 5 Second Recording lt pg 28 Anim Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA _ Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The J indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE Y For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The amp indicator 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 WIND CUT
54. proved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry GETTING STARTED 6 Index Provided Accessories POWE inniti Operation Mode Language Settings Date Time Settings usus 14 Grip Adjustment 14 Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Tripod Mounting Loading Unloading A Cassette VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 17 VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording Tape Remaining Time LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming sseeesse Journalistic Shooting Time Code sessssseeeeene Quick Review Recording From The Middle Of A Tape VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Blank Search ssssssesesssss Connections To A TV Or VCR 21 CONTENTS en 5 ADVANCED FEATURES 22 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 22 Changing The Menu Settings 22
55. quipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as Such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s ap
56. rs SEPIA and Monotone 2 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD MONOTONE c pg 34 monitor lt pg 15 18 When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches The image looks like the shutter speed is the end of its service life images on the LCD too slow monitor become dark When shooting in the dark the unit becomes gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to Coloured bright spots appear all over the AUTO ae LCD monitor or the viewfinder gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF pg 22 23 e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black Other problems spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the The POWER CHARGE lamp on the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the camcorder does not light during charging tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely gt To protect the battery it is recommended to e The battery s charge is low charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to Install a fa charged batter 11 35 C lt pg 43 y g y pg The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 11 REFERENCES 40 en TROUBLESHOOTING Picture do
57. s it may cover this area and block the light Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone Stud Hole r pg 15 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 15 Cassette Holder Cover gt pg 16 EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording osama ra zip m 25x W T s n ote ta rmm Operation Mode rs pg 13 gxj Night Scope Indicator rs pg 28 3 A Gain Up Mode c pg 23 LED Light Indicator pg 28 White Balance Indicator lt pg 32 e Spot Exposure Control Indicator tv pg 31 E8 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 31 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 30 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator lt gt pg 34 Iris Lock Indicator r pg 30 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator pg 23 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder L m Auxiliary Microphone Level R WE indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected gt pg 26 AUX MIC 9 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS pg 24 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 18 Zoom Indicator lt pg 18 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 33 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 17 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator 7 pg 24 Recording Speed Mo
58. tery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when Switched off Terminals 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 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 CAUTIONS cy 43 NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Charg
59. the battery pack pg 13 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m 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 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 cu MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT J Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings pg 23 27 Lock Button 1 For video Recording Menus Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select the desired function and press MENU The selected function menu appears Screen for Video Recording Menu WIPE FADER OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK WI PE CORNER WI PE WI NDOW WIPE SLIDE WI PE DOOR WIPE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER Screen for Video Playback Menu VIDEO Lr SOUND MODE STEREO s NARRATION OFF BLANK SRCH gt X OX EDISTTBF SIS 2X URETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function Menus without Sub Men
60. to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or tl ON The date time is always displayed TIME CODE OFF 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 7 pg 19 LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL PYCCKUN The language setting can be changed pg 14 AUX MIC OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected lt pg 8 CLOCK ADJ c pg 14 Date Time Settings I Playback Menus 2 VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION 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 page 22 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO ll Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L x Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R A Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and
61. tor and the i indication appear 4 Press MENU The W indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY e The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by pressing or Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic I Backlight Compensation FEATURES FOR RECORDING y 31 I Spot Exposure Control Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator EM appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the FI indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator s appears e A spot metering area frame appears at t
62. tton again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu c pg 23 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim the 5 Second Recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead i Night Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator Xj appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity A appears beside xj while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects lt pg 34 GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu c pg 23 e DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 24 e During Night Scop
63. us WIPE FADER Selected menu icon pg 33 blinks PROGRAM AE Selected pg 34 parameter EXPOSURE PROGRAM AE pg 30 x SPORTS EA W BALANCE E E donum pg 32 g De 7 B W MONOTONE 1 Press or to select CLASSIC FILM the desired parameter EHE Y e Example FI PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press MENU Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA c pg 23 selected menu icon E MANUAL blinks c pg 24 SYSTEM c pg 25 CAMERA DISPLAY Selected function CAMERA REC MODE pg 26 E SOUND MODE ET E3 VIDEO gt pg 26 E SNAPSHOT FULL VIDEO DISPLAY HJ GAIN UP AGC pg 27 1 Press or to select the desired function AXCURETURN and press MENU The Sub Menu Sub Menu appears e Example Zl CAMERA EE nec woe EA 7 Menu B m 2 Press or to select M the desired parameter 3 Press MENU Selection is complete x e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other EE z CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 25 function menus 25x SNAPSHOT FULL 4 Press MENU The GAIN UP AGC a a Menu Screen returns 8 x M Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes URETURN ij Recording Menus EI
64. us lt pg 22 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus c pg 22 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE GETTING STARTED 14 en GETTING STARTED Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or tw you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully Language Settings The language on the display can be changed t pg 22 26 27 set the Power Switch to fi while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears E x CAMERA DISPLAY G BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO 2 TIME CODE OFF LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUX MIC ON C 20 12 05 ADJ 17 30 RETURN M 5 Press or to select LANGUAGE and press MENU 6 Press or to select the desired language and press MENU 7 Press or to select
65. wards to turn down the volume NOTES The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV c pg 21 f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When a cable is connected to the S AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press B II during playback 2 To resume normal playback press IM again If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press BP for forward search or lt lt for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press II During playback press and hold gt or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption 7 pg 19 T Load a cassette pg 1
66. y or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc 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 equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit Do not point the
67. yellow video cable NOTE Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable EDITING ey 35 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 start playback on the camcorder pg 20 3 Atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 13 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 22 27 Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON pg 22 27 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 22 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en EDITING Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN o o 9000

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