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JVC GR-DX78 User's Manual

1. 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 Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 1 W 3 8W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 3 9 W 4 6W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 52 mm x 93 mm x 94 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 430 g without cassette and battery Approx 530 g incl cassette and battery 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 2 f 2 6 mm to 31 2 mm 12 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 27 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 3 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
2. 6 Press or v to select RETURN and press SET The SAVE appears e f you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Press A or v to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press SET e To cancel selection select CANCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Press A or v to select RESET and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted DPOF gt SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card any time After initialising all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared T set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 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 or v to select FORMAT and press SET The FORMAT screen appears 5 Press A or to select EXECUTE and press SET The memory card is initialised e When initialisation is finished
3. Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a gt 1J 5 m pg 30 i Manual Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Press lt or gt to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer A or La will blink 4 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to Ey 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 e 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 s
4. PAUSE II FF gt gt REW ai and VCR REC STBY 6 1 you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES elt the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Although the VCR code is set for some JVC s VCR the remote control may not work properly For example recording may not start or stop properly on the VCR during Random Assemble Editing In this case try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand EDITING en 41 VCR CODE LIST BRAND NAME THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA 91 96 97 32 NORDMENDE TOSHIBA 69 61 ADVANCED FEATURES 49 en EDITING Make Connections Also refer to page 18 1 EVA JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector E A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector Connect the editing cable t
5. some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY 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 CAMERA DISPLAY e The Ta 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 IM e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and AUX MIC are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT pg 13 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 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 fw ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided pg 19 37 42 ADVANCED FEATURES
6. 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 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 4 en 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 equipment are properly made and in accordance with t
7. e Digital Zoom gt pg 16 e Manual Exposure Control e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING f White Balance Adjustment The white balance that 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 EA to the desired mode lt pg 27 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically Ku MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting gt Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 8 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set EA to AUTO c pg 27 Or set the Power Switch to EY f Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Select MWB in EA W BALANCE menu gt pg 27 e The N indication blinks slowly 3 Hold
8. for forward search or de for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold gt gt or ga The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes e 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 Y Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 17 T Load a cassette lt pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press or v to select EX and press SET The VIDEO Menu appears 6 Press A or v to select BLANK SRCH and press SET The Sub Menu appears 7 Press A or v to select EXECUTE and press SET 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 e To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If th
9. If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder Such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 i Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 1 To protect the file for images display its playback screen lt pg 22 for video clips display its playback screen lt pg 22 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press A or v to select PROTECT and press SET The Sub Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press or v to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file MENU PROTECT PROT ALL CANC ALL UJRETURN 6 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 3 and 6 for all files you want to protect PROTECT On PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or v to select PROT ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES elf the Sw mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing t
10. gt pg 15 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality cF pg 27 30 5 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold The 2 indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release SNAPSHOT To record it in the memory card press SNAPSHOT fully e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files lt pg 25 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF gt pg 27 29 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or m and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor D S C RECORDING y 24 Approximate Number of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc SD Memory Card 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480 FINE ar os 205 25 eao x480 STANBAHO 160 295 025 1285 foeax7eari
11. lt pg 11 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 13 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the SET DATE TIME appears monitor fully gt pg 15 e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is An error indication E01 E04 or E06 appears discharged e The previously set date time is erased e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the gt Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC camcorder s functions become unusable Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium gt pg 48 battery lt pg 12 The remote control does not work Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted e REMOTE is set to OFF e Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Set REMOTE to ON gt pg 27 29 gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor card and delete them lt pg 25 gt Point at the remote sensor lt pg 19 e The remote control batteries are exhausted When the image is printed from the printer a black gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones pg 19 bar appears at the bottom of the screen e This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated lt pg 27 28 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV
12. 5 C de 2 E 45 ZO A 504 25 O A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet NOTES e 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 e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 23 2 Folder File Number c pg 23 3 Battery Indicator lt pg 47 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 13 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 correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder Place here during shooting How To Use The Audio Extension Cable When using an optional external microphone connect to the provided Audio extension cable with a core filter attached then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference See the right column Core filter Audio extension cable provided Stereo microphone How To Attach The Core Filter for
13. NO IMAGES STORED or NO E MAIL CLIP STORED appears e To cancel initialisation select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it FORMAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN i 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 gt pg 28 31 Power Switch Es gt Right VIDEO MEMORY 1 For Video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the Power Switch to W while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK lt pg 22 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 15 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or v to select the desired function and press SET The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and D S C Screen for Video Playback Recording Menu Menu WIPE FADER FADER WHITE FADER B
14. e Use the provided remote control ES Stereo Microphone Speaker START STOP Microphone Connector lt 0 PAUSE REW ST PLAY INSERT 3 49 pj STOP d amp r A DUB 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 while holding A DUB 3 on the remote control press PAUSE II The HS and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP H To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX gt pg 27 30 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 BIT the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately elt you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f 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 e 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 e Audio dubbing is also po
15. in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 99 en D S C PLAYBACK i Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Power Switch INDEX SELECT VIDEO MEMORY T Loada memory card gt pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The type of file IMAGE or E MAIL CLIP which has been played back at the last time is displayed 4 if the video clip playback E MAIL CLIP see the right column screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 5 Press or v to select IMAGE and press SET The image playback screen IMAGE appears 6 Press lt to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file NOTE Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 with another devices will be displayed thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to
16. minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing pg 41 44 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 see below in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover 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 30 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search c pg 18 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode lt pg 17 2 Set the Power Switch to EY
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18. Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt I or IP is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW IP repeatedly for forward or SLOW 41 repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW 4l or IP is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 75X at any time during video playback and D S C playback RA 1 Press PLAY gt to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T e To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and y Down e To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt during video playback NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback
19. Or e The cassette holder cover is open there are various different light sources behind the subject 3 Close the cassette holder cover Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame i pg 21 32 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions gt Press BACK LIGHT gt pg 33 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an The image taken using Snapshot is too bright he instant The subject is too bright TE e This is not a malfunction gt Set FE to SPOTLIGHT gt pg 35 G i LL During recording the date time does not appear White Balance cannot be activated oc e DATE TIME is set to OFF The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is gt Set DATE TIME to ON gt pg 27 29 activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink mode before setting White Balance lt pg 35 e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot The Black White Fader does not work be used together are selected at the same time e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is gt Re read t
20. Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The gt indication stops rotating NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e lt is also possible to dub from another camcorder 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 To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR 2 Start playback on the camcorder gt pg 17 3 At the 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en EDITING Dubbing To Or From 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 optional To DV IN OUT To DV IN OUT Core filter i DV cable O O S 699 8 0000 Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T Ma
21. Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT DISPLAY O Black 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 Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable If necessary use this cable for connections 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 Select Scenes PAUSE PLAY CANCEL EDIT IN OUT FADE WIPE e oo EFFECT al R A EDIT ON OFF VCR REC STBY 6 Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control e The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 7 it using a Wipe Fader at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed 8 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu Q a the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 101 using a Wipe Fader at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cyc
22. USB Cable and Audio Extension Cable Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter USB cable Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration 3 cm Core filter large Qs SS Audio Extension cable Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration 3 cm Core filter small a SS e Wind the cable so that it is not slack 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut USB cable Audio Extension cable NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder f Power This camcorders 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 POWER CHARGE lamp Tabs Notches Power switch Open the cover So wy el wart P d w aes S cor To AC outlet 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 Align the battery pack s two notches with the tabs on the camcorder s battery pack mount 3 Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the battery pack mount 4 Firmly push the end of the battery pack until i
23. a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 4 Press and hold SET until VI begins blinking rapidly e When the setting is completed NA resumes normal blinking 5 Press SET twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NA is displayed NOTES e In step 3 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually lt pg 32 e 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 e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White paper 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 VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to M 3 Set Ea to the desired mode i pg 27 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To
24. allow fast moving images to be captured one frame ata 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 Ze 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 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 Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance i pg 34 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually FEATURES FOR RECORDING cu 35 y 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
25. cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself
26. 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 SPECIFICATIONS cu 51 For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system Still image JPEG compatible Moving image MPEG4 compatible File size Still image 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Moving image 1 mode 160 x 120 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images CG pg 21 For Connectors AV S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analogue S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kQ analogue stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo EDIT 93 5 mm 2 pole DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5 pin AC Adapter mm mm Power requirement Y AC 110 V to 240 Va 50 Hz 60 Hz O Output f DC 11 VIZ 1A D LL LLJ oc Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice TERMS A AGA API eege EE 11 Audio Dubbing suscitada 40 B Bac
27. e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio c pg 40 e Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 40 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 40 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION gt lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 40 e Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 40 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card as digital stills or video clips e when no memory card is loaded e when the memory card s memory is full e when the memory card is not formatted e when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 24 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data ona memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory ca
28. e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image ig CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect 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 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 1 To start playback gt WEY WEY tt edil ad e EFFECT ON OFF s 2 Press EFFECT el EFFECT 19 Qe The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears S Za 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears e To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again e To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above i Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power gt pg 11 e Loading a Memory Card pg 14 H Switch VIDEO MEMORY T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully
29. 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 gt pg 17 Kk To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 27 31 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF lt pg 27 31 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 27 31 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 11 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e 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 i Playback Using The Remote Control 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 possibl
30. or Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording VIDEO PLAYBACK en 17 i Normal Playback Power Switch SL d Ka Speaker VIDEO MEMORY MENU VOL T Load a cassette lt pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 To start playback press kl 5 To stop playback press M e During Stop mode press ga to rewind or to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Press VOL to turn up the volume or VOL to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV gt pg 18 e 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 AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press ki during playback 2 To resume normal playback press ki again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt
31. or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e 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 battery 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 NOTES e lt 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 e Charging
32. printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card lt pg 24 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 1 Display the playback screen of normal images lt pg 22 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DPOF and press SET The Sub Menu appears 4 Press A or v to select ALL 1 and press SET The DPOF screen appears 5 Press A or to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection select RETURN MENU CURRENT ALL 1 RESET UIRETURN DPOF lt DPOF gt ALL1 EXECUTE RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 2 Press A or to select CURRENT and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press lt or gt to select the desired file 4 Press or v to select the number indication 00 and press SET 5 Select the number of prints by pressing to increase the number or v to decrease the number and press SET DPOF SHEETS 00 4 RETURN DPOF gt SHEETS e Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the eg desired number of prints ad e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number
33. the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select EX and press SET The VIDEO Menu appears 4 Press or v to select NAVI DEL and press SET The Sub Menu appears 5 By pressing A or v Select IMAGE SEL to delete the currently displayed thumbnail image Select TAPE SEL to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image Select ALL to delete all thumbnail images stored in the memory card at once 119130 SOUND MODE STEREO Va NARRATION OFF SYNCHRO 0 0 REC MODE eo M COPY OFF gt BLANK SRCH gt S AV INPUT OFF gt lt RETURN 6 Press SET The NAVIGATION screen appears 7 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e Press lt to display the previous page Press gt to display the next page e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video playback CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation Such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it NOTES e Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording otherwise the camcorder cannot recognise Tape and Memory C
34. times are for a fully discharged battery pack Terminals CAUTIONS en 49 Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 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 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 emory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the away from heaters or other heat sources out of d
35. to delete NOTE If the Gam mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or v to select ALL and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files see the left column cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it 7 pg 26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C i Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown below ina
36. 0 Image Size 160 160 x 120 2 Shooting Icon c pg 21 24 3 E Mail Clip Recording Indicator lt pg 24 Memory Card Remaining Time For E Mail Clip Recording lt pg 24 5 E Mail Clip Recording Time lt pg 24 6 Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected r pg 30 AUX MIC During Both Video And D S C Recording 8 a AOS Oss 40x WCET E PHOTO Operation Mode c pg 12 jag Night Scope Indicator lt pg 32 47A Gain Up Mode c pg 28 3 LED Light Indicator lt pg 31 4 White Balance Indicator lt pg 34 Ea Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt pg 33 EX Backlight Compensation Indicator lt pg 33 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 33 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator gt pg 35 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 33 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 16 Zoom Indicator c pg 16 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 32 OU BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 13 42 Battery Indicator lt pg 47 49 Date Time c pg 12 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator gt pg 32 During Video Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL D Sound Mode Indicator gt pg 30 2 Blank Search Indicator gt pg 18 3 Thumbnail Storing Indicator lt pg 36 Tape Spee
37. 30 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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 17 AUX MIC OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected lt pg 7 CLOCK ADJ r pg 12 Date Time Settings gt DSC Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE ai and STANDARD ES in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used pg 21 640 x 480 1024 x 768 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs c pg 21 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY REC SELECT OJ TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt 07 Mi TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP MODE select
38. 34 Program AE With Special Effects 0000nnnn00000aaaneenn 35 Navigation Function 35 EDITING ooorciin naaa 37 Dubbing To Or From A VCR iiien anann 37 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing cccccccccccnncnnnnncnccnnnno 38 Connection To A Personal Computer ooooooccnccncncccc 39 POCO DUBDDIN O WEE 40 Insert Editing ME 40 Random Assemble Editing R A Edit 41 REFERENCES 45 TROUBLESHOOTING ooooconocconnoccnnocconocconoccoonocconnocoonocos 45 USER MAINTENANCE ccccscsccccsssccccscccccccsccoseccoes 48 CAUTIONS tia 49 SPECIFICATIONS cis 51 TERMS Back cover 6 en GETTING STARTED j Index To open the connector cover pull the bottom end of the cover then open it Dien Sete 2 S 9 When Using the LCD Monitor Correct direction for Correct direction for opening The LCD monitor cannot be rotated downward X direction from the position illustrated above Make sure to rotate to the correct direction ATTENTION J e Be careful not to cover ER E and DI during shooting E e e Be careful not to cover EX during playback Rotating to the wrong direction may cause a malfunction Controls Menu Button MENU gt pg 27 2 Sub Zoom Buttons T W gt pg 16 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 17 3 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 21 32 4 Recording Start Stop Bu
39. A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 1 Load a cassette i pg 14 2 Load a memory card 7 pg 14 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Set cq m COPY to ON c pg 27 30 6 Press kill to start playback 7 Atthe point you want to dub press kl again to engage Still Playback 8 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The KFJ indication appears during dubbing NOTES e To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided lt pg 20 e Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels i Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files Available only for Image and video clip files 1 To reset the file name for images display its playback screen lt pg 22 for video clips display its playback screen lt pg 22 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select NO RESET and press SET The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVCO0001 NOTE
40. Battery Pack Perform steps 2 4 in Charging The Battery Pack e Maximum continuous recording time Provided NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e The LED Light is used e 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 Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter as shown in the illustration 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 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
41. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read JVC the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 6 PLAYBACK 1 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp For Accessories PLAYBACK 21 http www jvc co jp english accessory _ lt http www jvc co jp english cyber ADVANCED FEATURES 27 REFERENCES 45 TERMS Back cover DIGITAL STILL CAMERA To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 27 29 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1248 001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens style scene transitions lt pg 34 the image darkened by backlight lt pg 33 e You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available lt pg 33 Spot Exposure Control Fade in Program AE with Special Effects Navigation Function For example SPORTS mode allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion lt pg 35 The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on
42. EMORY e Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card e When the Power Switch is set to EY or m the currently selected image size appears Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or m 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 i 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 27 31 T Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 15 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press A or v to select Ta and press SET The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press A or v to select CLOCK ADJ and press SET The parameter for Day is highlighted 6 Press or v to input the day and press SET Repeat to input the month year hour and minute 7 Press or v to select URETURN and press SET twice The Menu Screen closes CAMERA DISPLAY GHT ON SCREEN LCD TV D M kzi g gt S URETURN Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery If the camcorder is not used for
43. LACK VIDEO SOUND MODERN A C728 NARRATION OFF SYNCHRO 0 0 REC MODE CJ gt MCOPY OFF NAVI DEL gt BLANK SRCH gt S AV INPUT OFF n fe gt n i m m Pel wo DenTaHH I PE SCROLL WI PE SHUTTER Se m Ki EN a x e gt 2 RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cu 27 Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER lt gt pg 34 PROGRAM AE c pg 35 EXPOSURE c pg 33 KR W BALANCE c gt pg 34 1 Press A or to select the desired parameter e Example PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press SET Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press SET The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus E CAMERA pg 28 El MANUAL c pg 28 SYSTEM c pg 29 CAMERA DISPLAY c pg 29 fs DSC lt pg 30 ES VIDEO pg 30 VIDEO DISPLAY c pg 31 1 Press A or to select the desired function and press SET The Sub Menu appears o i e Example CAMERA Menu e 2 Press A or v to select the desired parameter 3 Press SET Selection is complete e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 4 Press SET The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press SET The Menu Screen closes Selected menu icon blinks Selected parameter PROGRA
44. M AE A SPORTS SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE CECE Selected menu icon blinks Selected function CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 40x SNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP AGC NAVIGATION MANUAL L fe a iu a Sub Menu DORE vena CAMERA REC MODE SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 40 D SNAP MODE FULL NIE GAIN UP AGC 7 NAVIGATION MANUAL gt lt tRETURN SUE ADVANCED FEATURES 28 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT i Recording Menus El CAMERA The El CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and m However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to M 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 Audio Dubbing gt pg 40 and Insert Editing gt pg 40 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e lt is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommende
45. NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed D S C PLAYBACK cu 23 p Removing On Screen Display 1 Display the playback screen of normal images lt pg 22 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press A or v to select DISPLAY and press SET The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or v to select OFF and press SET The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery indicator waal disappear e To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder file number LE 100 0013 MENU a Dy Va OF F Y a oy Battery indicator DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C f E Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips in 160 x 120 pixels from real time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E Mail To make video clips from real time camera image T Loada memory card gt pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or mM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode e E CLIP appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording e COMPLETED
46. Playback Of Video CIPS occcccccccccocconncccconcconnonanannnnnnnos 22 Index Playback Of Files ooooccccccccccooooccccnnncnnonoonanonos 23 Viewing File Information ooooononnnnninncinncnnnnnninnonnnconcnos 23 Removing On Screen Display 23 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C EE 24 E Mail Clip Recording ooocooncnnncnccnccnccnncnnnnnncnnccnnnnncnncnss 24 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Re DEE 24 Resetting The File Name 0ooooccccccccnconoccccccccncncnnnnnnncnnn 24 Protecting Alesana 25 Deleg EEN 25 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 26 Initialising A Memory Card cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 CONTENTS Ey 5 ADVANCED FEATURES 27 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 27 Changing The Menu Settings ooooonnnccnnnccccnconom 27 Recording Menus EE 28 Playback Menus cccooocccccococonocnnccnonononanonnnnnnnnonononennanoss 30 FEATURES FOR RECORDING ooooocoooooocooooooo 31 LED LON Eo 31 NON SCODE niine aaa 32 Snapshot For Video Recording ccccooconnccccnncccccoooo 32 Manual FOCUS da 32 Exposure Control ciara cswevanscecrnetes versa ved ult 33 SLOG AA eis ia eR tae ia te oa Seated ea ee 33 Backlight Compensation 33 Spot Exposure Control nc encanta 33 White Balance Adjustment oaannnannnnnnnnnenenennnnnnnenn 34 Manual White Balance Adjustment occcccccccncc 34 Wipe Or Fader Effects scort ada
47. R s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes lt pg 17 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Diagnosing VCR Camcorder Timing 1 Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF e 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 3 Play back the dubbed scene e f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e lf the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording Adjustment Of VCR Camcorder Timing 4 Press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU The Menu Screen appears Program 1 8 5 Press or v to select EX and press SET Th
48. a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided lt gt pg 20 i Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically T Perform steps 1 5 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press kl to start Auto Playback e f you press g during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press gt during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W To display the next image To display the previous image Normal Playback A gt gt 100 0014 Auto Playback i Playback Of Video Clips You can view video clips lt pg 24 stored in the memory card T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 ifthe image playback IMAGE screen appears press SELECT The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 3 Press A or v to select E MAIL CLIP and press SET E MAIL CLIP DVC00002 ASF The video clip playback screen fs E MAIL CLIP appears Su 4 Press lt to select the previous file Press gt to select the next file 5 To start playback press ki To stop playback press W NOTES e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEGA files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder e 240 x 176 size video clip files made with other devices or video clip files tha
49. a memory card 7 pg 35 NAV IGAT I ON DATE 24 5 04 TC 13 23 15 EE E Mail Clip Recording You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e mail gt pg 24 LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light gt pg 31 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black SN 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 Br
50. approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time i 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 and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference p 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 PAUSE Y PAUSE CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers Dioptre Adjustment Control GETTING STARTED cu 13 i Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to M or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt gt pg 15 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfind
51. ard IDs to perform Navigation Function properly e Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear NO ID ON TAPE OR CARD UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE e f you change the memory card while shooting on one tape two memory cards will share the tape s thumbnail images We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape e Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape Also do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting otherwise Navigation Function does not work properly e Before shooting newly over a recorded tape be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card e f you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card NAVIGATION DELETE CURRENT 26 12 RETURN 15 00 i Dubbing To Or From A VCR S AV Editing cable provided Y C CVBS Cable Adapter Video Out Select Switch To TV or VCR I J Not connected To S VIDEO IN or OUT Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT O Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT 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 camcorde
52. atural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted EA is displayed NAVIGATION MANUAL Enables thumbnail images to be made manually lt pg 36 5SEC 15SEC 30SEC 60SEC The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time For example 5SEC is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images lt pg 35 However the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory In this case using the memory card with large capacity is recommended OFF Disables the function e The mNn indicator appears when NAVIGATION is set to other than MANUAL and OFF El MANUAL The Tell MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to W Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON Ji 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 iW indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod 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 d
53. ays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE OFF ON AUX MIC OFF ON r pg 30 AUX MIC FEATURES FOR RECORDING y 31 SNAPSHOT K Recording Start Stop Button LED Light f LED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always Xp appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark BA appears 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 f the light does not reach the subject 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING f 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 t
54. battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e 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 safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides 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 vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused
55. bnail images after video recording manually 1 Set NAVIGATION to MANUAL c pg 27 28 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m 3 After the recording press NAVI STORE e The FM indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image NOTE The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less If REC SELECT is set to m gt YJ it in DSC Menu the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images Navigation Search T Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode e The loaded cassette s Navigation thumbnail image screen appears 3 Press lt gt A v to select the desired image and press SET e The NAVIGATION SEARCH indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image NAVIGATION 24 5 04 13 23 15 To cancel Navigation search midway Press kl lt lt gt gt or E To add thumbnail images during video playback T Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press II to start video playback 3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point e The NH indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where NAVI STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image To delete thumbnail images T Set
56. bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen i Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Set FH to the desired mode lt pg 27 e 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 Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Scope e 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 e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects lt pg 34 In this case the 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
57. cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor c pg 13 15 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low 3 Install a fully charged battery gt pg 11 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra za _a 1 High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off o C na O 3 D O Ge lt Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 14 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB A
58. cene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A lt gt and AS i Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Set EI to MANUAL c pg 27 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 To brighten the image press gt To darken the image press lt maximum 6 e 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 33 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when FET is set to SPOTLIGHT c pg 35 4 Press SET Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to Ey NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when ET is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW lt pg 35 or with the backlight compensation el the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 27 28 i Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit envi
59. d c pg 28 gt Playback kk Fast Forward Shuttle Search e Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt II Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running Sound Input For Audio Dubbing c pg 40 Battery Indicator lt pg 47 Date Time lt pg 29 31 VOL Volume Level Indicator lt pg 17 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder c pg 13 L 11 R Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator Appeares when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing c pg 40 Time Code c pg 30 31 During D S C Playback 8 QS 00O O EES 100 0013 E GETTING STARTED y9 i Provided Accessories d V Y AC Adapter AP V14E LY21104 012A or AP V15E LY21153 003A Power Cord Battery Pack BN V107U S S AV Editing Cable Audio Extension Cable for optional microphone r pg 10 for connection USB Cable Core Filter large for USB Cable c pg 10 for attachment Core Filter small for Audio Extension Cable r pg 10 for attachment CD ROM Editing Extension Cable Cable Adapter Remote Control Unit RM V719U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted in the camcorder Lens Cap pg 10 for attachment 4 A LLJ gt ce O
60. d for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 12X When set to 12X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 12X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 12X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 900X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 12X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 900X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame ines CID y Z S FULL PIN UP FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording gt pg 32 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 A 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 n
61. deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 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 e Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects gt pg 35 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 hh 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 C wiPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre LX WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right 0 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 WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and
62. duct damage e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery 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 e 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 f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover i Loading Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase Card Cover MEMORY CARD Memory card Write erase protection tab T Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memo
63. e c pg 20 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Y Pull out the battery holder 2 by pushing the lock tab OES 2 Insert the battery in the J L holder and be sure to have the i IF a 4 mark visible 1 3 Slide the holder back in until Lock tab you hear a click Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor VIDEO PLAYBACK en 19 Buttons And Functions Infrared beam transmitting window e Transmits the beam signal The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY PAUSE Button e Pauses the tape pg 20 SLOW Rewind Button pg 20 Left Button lt pg 20 O REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape i pg 18 e Displays previous file in a memory card lt pg 22 INSERT Button gt pg 40 Up Button lt pg 20 STOP Button e Stops the tape c pg 17 e Stops Auto Playback lt pg 22 O R A EDIT Buttons lt pg 41 44 FADE WIPE Button lt pg 43 O PAUSE IN Connector lt pg 42 DISPLAY Button lt pg 19 37 42 SLOW Forward Butt
64. e VIDEO Menu appears 6 Press or v to select SYNCHRO and press SET The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Factory preset 0 0 7 Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by pressing A You can also delay the VCR s record timing by pressing v e The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press SET to finish the setting 8 Press or v to select URETURN and press SET twice e Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 6 on page 43 NOTES e Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected TROUBLESHOOTING en 45 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem Video and D S C Playback still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The tape is moving but there is no picture External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO might prevent it from functioning properly In such The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device e mode cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video pack AC Adapter
65. e current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction el the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e 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 i Connections To A TV Or VCR Open the cover f S AV Editing cable provided E Ge TE Y C CVBS Cable Adapter Video Out Select Switch To TV or VCR i Not connected Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this 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 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 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
66. er pull out the viewfinder fully and set VAS lt Left PRIORITY to FINDER a lt gt pg 27 29 RE LL 3 Press MENU The Menu wa Right z Screen appears e Go de 4 Press or v to select fay and press SET The ch EE E CAMERA DISPLAY Menu 5 appears 5 Press or v to select BRIGHT and press SET The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears Press lt or gt until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press SET j Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align screw to the mounting socket on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise 14 en GETTING STARTED i Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Erase protection tab Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out T 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 e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e 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 pro
67. et the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed e To record in LP Long Play mode pg 27 28 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The tally lamp lights and 4s REC appears on the display while recording is in progress To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time Tave Recording mode i 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 may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 17 e To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off gt pg 27 29 VIDEO RECORDING ey 15 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 re
68. etc and wait a few minutes and playback lt pg 18 then re connect it and proceed as usual from the e The cassette holder cover is open beginning gt Close the cassette holder cover pg 14 Power Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue No power is supplied 3 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette pg 50 e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely 7 pg 11 Advanced features e The battery pack is not attached firmly aooo o gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly F gt pg 11 me The focus does not adjust automatically e The battery is dead e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one Set Focus to the Auto mode r gt pg 32 pg 11 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again 48 Video and D S C Recording ed Snapshot mode cannot be used Recording cannot be performed e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode gt pg 27 29 gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC i pg 14 e TAPE END EE PE The colour of Snapshot looks strange Replace with new cassette gt pg 14 e The light source or the subject does not include white
69. fect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing e It is not possible to use Wipe Fader effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en EDITING Automatic Editing To VCR 13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE H 14 Press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically e f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR e To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing extension cable is connected to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VC
70. he 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 approved stand or legs with t
71. he most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface Shooting The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor 1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward 2 Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording e During Interface Shooting the monitor image appears inverted as it would when viewing a mirror However the actual recorded image does not appear inverted e During Interface Shooting the Tape Running indicator and warning indications lt pg 47 48 are the only ones that are shown they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror but are not reversed in the recording e The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting However when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indicator appears showing the remaining time a OJ blinking a OJ blinking EZ blinking Recording 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 Frames are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00
72. he Power Switch to M 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator fg appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside OO while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects lt pg 35 e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu lt pg 28 e DIS in MANUAL Menu pg 28 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended i Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to M 3 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode lt pg 27 28 4 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e 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 e Regardless of the Power Switch position CD or m
73. he fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL e 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 e NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Mini IN 7 Sz MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked IN and memory cards marked Ss or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark y Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard emember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats emember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark
74. he following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press A or v to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file 6 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 3 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C ey 25 To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or v to select CANC ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN i Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once 1 To delete the file for images display its playback screen lt pg 22 for video clips display its playback screen lt pg 22 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press A or v to select DELETE and press SET The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press or v to select CURRENT and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file MENU 12 15 2 CURRENT L AL UJRETURN 6 Press A or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps 3 and 6 for all files you want
75. he sections covering Wipe Fader effects activated Program AE with special effects and DIS gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone pg 27 28 34 35 MONOTONE pg 27 35 Digital Zoom does not work The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow e 12X optical zoom is selected e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 900X lt pg 28 sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO to AGC or OFF lt pg 27 28 AG en TROUBLESHOOTING Other problems The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder A RA ICE bush in the memory card a few more times c pg 14 not light during charging Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to 3 To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in FINDER places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C gt pg 49 gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD e The battery pack is not attached firmly lt pg 15 27 29 gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark
76. hen STOP W NOTES e Program AE with special effects lt pg 35 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops lt pg 47 i 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 Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually e Use the provided remote control Set Remote VCR Code T Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the 5 VCR CODE LIST press and 1 4 hold MBR SET andenter 3 VO 2 the brand code SHIFT GS 6 The code is automatically set MBR once you release MBR SET g LP ger SET and the VCR s power comes y PPP 0 on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY gt STOP W
77. ion in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording INT SHOT OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting pg 21 INT TIME 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting 7 pg 21 j Playback Menus D 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 27 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO I Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L In Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R d 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 R channels in stereo lt pg 40 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels SYNCHRO r pg 44 For More Accurate Editing REC MODE SP LP 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 d
78. irect sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields camcorder Store memory cards vibration REFERENCES such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets 50 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 long 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 near a television se
79. is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 7 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording Approximate recording time Remaining time MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card 8 MB 8 min 8 MB 7 min 16 MB 17 min 16 MB 15 min 32 MB 34 min 32 MB 33 min Optional Provided To make video clips from recorded video footage 1 Load a cassette i pg 14 2 Load a memory card 7 pg 14 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Press gt I to start video playback 6 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode e E CLIP appears e To cancel E Mail Clip Recording press E MAIL again or press M to stop video playback 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start E Mail Clip Recording 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop E Mail Clip Recording e COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 9 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording NOTES e Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To
80. istance of approx 60 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 _ 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 W For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The W 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 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Ga Helps cut down on noise created by wind The Eu indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The Ei SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to Mm are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Even though not heard while shoo
81. ke 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 gt pg 17 4 ht te 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 lt pg 11 e f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed 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 elf Playback Zoom lt pg 20 or Playback Special Effects lt pg 20 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set REC MODE to SP or LP gt pg 27 28 4 Set the camcorder s Power S
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83. le through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e lf you select a Wipe Fader effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e When you use Wipe Fader effects that time is included in the total time NN using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT lt pg 20 12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register additional scenes e 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 e f you are not using Wipe Fader or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 8 and 9 only Selected parameter EDITING en 43 NOTES e When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them e f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place e l there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points e If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot use the Black amp White Fader In this case the Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the ef
84. maining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the bottom end of the LCD monitor to open it 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 90 0h25m NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting gt pg 16 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 lt pg 27 29 e Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction lt gt pg 46 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 16 en VIDEO RECORDING Zooming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or press Sub Zoom Button T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W or press Sub Zoom Button W The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto 1xWH Ir Digital zoom zone 12X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Sub Zooming butt
85. maining Time c pg 15 REC Appears during recording lt pg 15 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt gt pg 15 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode r pg 40 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 29 49 Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected r pg 30 AUX MIC 43 Time Code c pg 30 31 43 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS lt pg 28 Sound Mode Indicator c pg 28 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder 8 en GETTING STARTED During D S C Recording Only Image Size 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 pg 30 Focus Icon pg 21 INTERVAL Interval Shooting Icon c pg 21 3 Shooting Icon c pg 21 Appears and blinks during shooting 4 Card Icon pg 21 ERT Appears during shooting Mm Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded m Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images video clips still images etc Picture Quality P FINE and EZ STANDARD in order of quality lt pg 30 Remaining Number Of Shot lt pg 21 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording or the remaining number of storable thumbnail images when it reaches 10 or less during video recording Clock Icon c pg 21 During E Mail Clip Recording EDO 156
86. ne 21 ar 08 20 Size Picture Qualit MultiMediaCard mage Size Picture Quality 8 MB MB 16 MB 32 MB 640 x 480 FINE 105 Image Size Picture Quality ero x480 STANOARO 190 000 645 100 oz x76sHiN Islam 1024x 768 STANDARO 78 160 520 Optional Provided Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting 1 Set INT SHOT to ON gt pg 27 30 e INTERVAL and On appears 2 Set INT TIME to the desired shooting interval lt pg 27 30 3 Set the Power Switch to Ey or fy while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT e First shot is taken after 2 seconds The PHOTO indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken e The clock icon Oh turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken e The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed 5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting To cancel Interval Shooting mode Set INT SHOT to OFF in step 1 NOTES e To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting pg 24 e Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full e The function Animation
87. ns 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 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 USER MAINTENANCE p 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 e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e 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
88. ns the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator EY appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the EY indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white i Spot Exposure Control 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 Tel appears e A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press lt or gt to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press SET 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 SET 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 e You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE lt pg 29 e SPOTLIGHT STROBE or SNOW in PROGRAM AE c pg 35
89. o the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above Connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode e Refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 27 31 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ONT gt pg 27 31 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 27 31 e When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of the S AV Editing cable However it is necessary to connect the editing cable of the S AV Editing cable to the VCR For details see step 1 S AV Editing cable provided 0 0 Editing extension cable provided Y C CVBS Video Cable gt Adapter Out Select Switch To TV or VCR D To
90. of Apple Computer Inc GETTING STARTED 6 A O Ue 6 Provided Accessories AER EEN REENEN 9 EE 11 Operation Mode oooooocccnnccccccnnnnonconononocononancnnnnnnononnnnns 12 Date Time Settings anita nao 12 Grip AGJUSIMENL apra a 13 Viewfinder Adjustment oooooonccnnncccccnnnooncnnnnonononnannnnns 13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 13 DOR Ale n dl Le WEE 13 Loading Unloading A Cassette oocccciccccccccccccccccconcnncnss 14 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 14 VIDEO RECORDING 8 PLAYBACK 15 VIDEO RECORDING cooc ociscinc ci vicioniconcancionicaanincncci nacas 15 BASIC Recording estada cidcid 15 Tape Remaining Time cccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 15 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder c ccccceeeeeeneeeees 15 A Rae Re Se ase ies hae te vaca tne ee 16 Journalistic Shooting satan to is 16 Interface Shooting anna 16 MIME COLE A E a EEE 17 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 17 VIDEO PLAYBACK cosida 17 Normal Pl VD a e ceo 17 ER Ee e 17 o A dh 18 SET E 18 Connections To A TV Or VCR AA 18 Playback Using The Remote Control 19 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING 8 PLAYBACK 21 D S C RECORDING eege 21 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot cococcccnccccnccnnnccnnnnnno 21 Merval SHOOUNG ra 21 De PLAYBACK o cicincici nacaciionicican onciccnc oarrcicnrccciadain 22 Normal Playback Of Images 22 Auto Playback Of Images ENN 22
91. on pg 20 Right Button gt pg 20 Y PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape i pg 17 e Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card lt pg 22 FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape lt pg 18 e Displays next file in a memory card lt pg 22 A DUB Button lt pg 40 Down Button lt pg 20 MBR SET Button c pg 41 SHIFT Button lt pg 20 41 EFFECT Button c pg 20 EFFECT ON OFF Button lt pg 20 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out gt pg 16 20 Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY 2 START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder 3 S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 90 en VIDEO PLAYBACK PAUSE Zoom T W Br SLOW lt I 2 be eS SLOW IP or lt Left gt Y e gt Right RS soa V Down A Up s sch TIN Doll op SHIFT gt O Se Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW lt I or I more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes e To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE II e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY FI NOTES e You can also engage Slow
92. ons When you hold the camcorder as illustrated pressing the Sub Zoom Buttons instead of sliding the Power Zoom Lever is more easy to operate Zooming function 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 gt pg 32 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 900X or it can be switched to 12X magnification using the optical zoom lt gt pg 28 e Zoom magnification of over 12X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 10X regardless of the ZOOM setting gt pg 28 when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY 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 28 e 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 28 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 t
93. own wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel e 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 To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert 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 d DC CAUTIONS e 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 e Use the JVC BN V107U V114U 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 EN A 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
94. pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder 12 en GETTING STARTED i 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 CHARGE lamp Power Switch VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position E 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 Iw Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 27 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 e Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory card e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 27 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to m gt 0173 5 m lt pg 30 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card M
95. ppears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO lt pg 12 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 50 0 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 EY or fy and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or o 2 Si O 2 REFERENCES SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 12 e Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt pg 12 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 40 TROUBLESHOOTING y 47 A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 40
96. r as a recorder use a commercially available cable adapter Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN OUT connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable EDITING en 37 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 11 e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF c pg 27 31 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON gt pg 27 31 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 27 31 To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 27 28 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY d Set S AV INPUT to A V IN or SIN lt pg 27 30 Select S IN when using S VIDEO OUT connector on your TV VCR 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The A V IN or S IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The 2 indication rotates 8 Press the
97. rd and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card lt pg 26 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback 48 E OS NO E MAIL CLIP STORED Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted UNSUPPORTED FILE Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH e Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position e Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write protected SD Memory Card loaded 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 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 remai
98. ronments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Set EJ to MANUAL c pg 27 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the W indication appear 4 Press SET The IM 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 disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by pressing lt or gt 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 FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 33 i Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brighte
99. ry card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 26 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed i Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power gt pg 11 e Loading A Cassette i pg 14 Power Switch n POWER CHARGE Lamp Lock Button Tally Lamp Lights while recording is in progress Power Zoom Lever Recording Start Stop Button S AN VIDEO MEMORY dy T Remove the lens cap lt pg 10 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 S
100. ssible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN in VIDEO Menu c pg 27 30 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC f Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged e Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON gt pg 27 31 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II Confirm the time code at this point lt pg 17 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE II The HO indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP t
101. t 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 hear a heater e 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 sunlight 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 e 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
102. t are longer than 3 minutes cannot be played back with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILE is displayed e You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows Media Player version 6 4 or later Refer to the instructions of PC and software i Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card ata time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 For Index Playback of image files perform steps 1 5 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 22 For Index Playback of video clip files perform steps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips lt pg 22 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen of the selected type of file appears 3 Press lt gt A v to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number f Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback FOLDER Folder name c pg 24 FILE File name pg 24 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size QUALITY Picture quality IMAGE only TIME Playback time E MAIL CLIP only PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure lt gt pg 25 e Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen 100JVCGR DVC00010 27 10 04 1024X768 gt FINE OFF FOLDER FILE PROTECT
103. t locks into place 5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 6 Plug the Power Cord 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 Power Cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To detach the battery pack While sliding BATT RELEASE remove the battery pack Battery pack Charging time BN V114U Approx 3 hr Provided NOTES e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e 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 GETTING STARTED y 14 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 e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA V100 AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V107U V114U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC Adapter Using The
104. ting 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 gt pg 21 32 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 21 32 TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations 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 e 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 m MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ey 29 e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f 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
105. to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers e The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD ROM e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 11 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e 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 f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode 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 e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage ADVANCED FEATURES 40 en EDITING f Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes lt pg 28
106. together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect e CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wi STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO i Navigation Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card Before continuing To use Navigation functions load a cassette and memory card then set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically T Set NAVIGATION to the desired navigation storing time lt pg 27 28 e f the mNm indicator appears blinking on the screen wait until it stops blinking If it does not stop blinking after a while check if a memory card is loaded 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording e When the recording time is over the navigation time set in step 1 NH appears briefly then the image of the point where recording is started is captured and stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image e If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed before tN stops blinking the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING To make thum
107. tton r pg 15 VIDEO MEMORY Switch c pg 12 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 16 Dioptre Adjustment Control lt pg 13 Power Switch ID m PLAY OFF lt pg 12 9 Lock Button c pg 12 Set Button SET lt pg 27 49 Stop Button W lt pg 17 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT gt pg 33 Down Button v F pg 27 42 Rewind Button lt lt lt pg 17 Night Button NIGHT gt pg 32 Left Button lt lt pg 27 3 Play Pause Button 3 11 lt pg 17 Manual Focus Button FOCUS gt pg 32 Up Button A pg 27 Fast Forward Button PP lt pg 17 LED Light Button LIGHT gt pg 31 Right Button gt lt pg 27 43 Information Button INFO lt pg 23 E Mail Clip Recording Button E MAIL gt pg 24 Index Button INDEX lt pg 23 Navigation Button NAVI gt pg 36 42 Thumbnail Storing Button NAVI STORE gt pg 36 D S C Playback Select Button SELECT lt pg 22 23 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE lt pg 11 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT lt pg 14 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers Microphone connector MIC gt pg 30 40 An optional microphone can be used during video recording and audio dubbing To stabilise the microphone use of an optional shoe adapter is recommended USB Universal Serial Bus Connector lt pg 39 S Video A
108. udio Video Input Output Connector AV c pg 18 37 42 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 11 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link lt pg 38 39 Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof Then logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard GETTING STARTED ey 7 Indicators 6 POWER CHARGE Lamp pg 11 15 27 Tally Lamp lt pg 15 29 Other Parts E Viewfinder gt pg 13 EJ LCD Monitor pg 15 16 El Battery Pack Mount pg 11 E Grip Strap gt pg 13 EA Speaker gt pg 17 EE Stereo Microphone c pg 40 When using an optional conversion lens it may cover this area In this case use of an optional microphone is recommended EN LED Light lt gt pg 31 El Remote Sensor pg 19 EN Camera Sensor Eid Tripod Mounting Socket pg 13 EX Monitor Latch E Card Cover MEMORY CARD c pg 14 M Cassette Holder Cover lt pg 14 MM Lens RO rm GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only y T hud Navigation Indicator lt pg 35 2 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator lt pg 34 3 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 15 Rotates while tape is running 4 Selected Wide Mode Indicator gt pg 29 5 Thumbnail Storing Indicator lt pg 35 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt pg 28 Tape Re
109. uring dubbing lt pg 37 38 OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card i pg 24 NAVI DEL IMAGE SEL TAPE SEL ALL RETURN r pg 36 To delete thumbnail images BLANK SRCH c pg 18 Blank Search S AV INPUT OFF Disables audio video signal input from the AV connector lt pg 37 A V IN Enables audio video signal input from the AV connector lt pg 37 S IN Enables audio S video signal input from the AV connector lt pg 37 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with kad SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to W e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 29 VIDEO DISPLAY The Ta VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT and AUX MIC e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 29 Factory preset BRIGHT r pg 13 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displ
110. witch to PLAY 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The lt gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The gt indication stops rotating NOTES e lf no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF lt pg 27 30 e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 28 i Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable USB cable provided To USB connector B Using DV cable To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector EDITING cn 39 A Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC e Capture still moving images in real time e Use this camcorder as a WebCam B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES e Refer

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