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JVC GR-DVL105 User's Manual

1. IF pg 22 Dioptre AdJUSETIBRE scope ierat aaa ti CF pg 8 DUD DUNE t CF pg 36 38 E Erase PROLOG aa ona aa n tub e a aa r pg 10 Exposure Control 4 se ae sara aaa CF pg 27 TERMS FB Facio COUR vaneaza ata iata vie ae la CF pg 24 25 Fast Forward The Tape ss CF pg 29 Frame By Frame Playback CF pg 29 41 G AIM L aa lu CF pg 21 Grip Adjustment esee CF pg 8 CAT CF pg 21 23 Jer CF pg 27 LS Le Lo PC CF pg 27 Journalistic Shooting CF pg 13 L LCD monitor Viewfinder die 8 o 9 PN CF pg 57 59 Load A TapE e c CF pg 10 LEN Mantal FOCUS e at CF pg 19 Menu Screen CAMERA MENU F pg 21 22 Menu Screen DISPLAY MENU CF pg 23 30 Menu Screen MANUAL MENU F pg 22 23 Menu Screen VIDEO MENU r pg 30 MONOTONE cs agati CF pg 26 P Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 24 25 Playback Special Effects CF pg 42 Playback Zoom ia caietele nega aia a de nies CF pg 41 Power Switch Position CF pg 13 uie r pg 35 Programme AE With Special Effects CF pg 26 Provided Accessories CF pg 4 Ro Random Ass
2. FOCUS BUONO aia nana iata ba aia r pg 19 3 Power Switch EY M GEM OFF F pg 13 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 12 AN ere METUUNT TT CF pg 12 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON CF pg 18 61 To connect cables to the following connectors D and QD open the LCD monitor Connectors PC DIGITAL PHOTO Connector CF pg 34 D J Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol EDIT CF pg 44 e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing e t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer D DC Input Connector CF pg 7 The connectors to amp are located beneath a cover Audio Video Output Connector DB e i CF pg 32 36 44 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i link CF pg 34 35 37 38 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard D S Video Output Connector S LF pg 32 36 44 Indicators Tally T eeina CF pg 12 Power Lamp staeaeaeesuti eee atei CF pg 12 Other Parts E e Remote Sensor eee eee CF pg 39 e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here E Viewfinder
3. JVC ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED 6 11 RECORDING 12 28 Basic Recording 12 Advanced Features 19 PLAYBACK 29 35 Basic Playback 29 Advanced Features 30 Basic Connections 32 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Advanced Connections 34 Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only DUBBING f PRUHET Dubbing To A VCR 36 http www jve victor co jp english index e html Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 37 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 39 49 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 41 Playback Special Effects 42 Random Assemble Editing 43 For More Accurate Editing 47 Audio Dubbing 49 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 56 INDEX 57 61 Indications 57 Controls Connectors And Indicators 60 USER MAINTENANCE 62 CAUTIONS 63 65 TERMS 66 67 SPECIFICATIONS 68 69 INSTRUCTIONS DE
4. Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover Bamdies nsos When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may Transmitted beam cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote effective area sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting 40 ie 7 o 60 oS 19 006 All 0 9 1910 O CIL 9 Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position EX or set to n 4 MJ y FO oseavwo E I gH o sr OOOO eA O Q SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons I gt pg 41 Left Right Buttons CF pg 41 Q REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search I pg 29 emus ems Lo nic onorata ee lOmcam RE ems D MBR SET Button P E pg 43 B SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder D Up Button INSERT Button D Down Button A DUB Button D PLAY Button FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search I pg 29 D STOP Button Stop pg 29 D PAUSE Button Pause I pg 41 R A EDIT Buttons CF pg 43 48 This function is unavailable with this camcorder en4 l FEATURE Slow Motion Pla
5. ssssssesse CF pg 8 Video Light ae ae a e si Gt n trices CF pg 18 E Stereo Microphone ss CF pg 49 EE Shoulder Strap Eyelets CF pg 8 El GE Sirap veti eo atomii CF pg 8 Ell Battery Pack Mount CF pg 7 EH LCD Monitor sess CF pg 12 13 33 Speaker eee CF pg 29 ELI Stud Hole PER E r pg 8 Ej Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 8 62 EN After Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Press BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery pack OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE ZA BATTERY Y RELEASE Button i LI H USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a bl
6. If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second EN ew LO FRAME NOTES Snapshot mode e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot with frame recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom e f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e f Programme AE with special effects F pg 26 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks FULL e f SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON Snapshot mode I pg 22 the Stabiliser will be disabled m with no frame e During playback as well all Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard e During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it MULTI 4 is recorded onto the tape Multi Analyser 4
7. Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 30 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 30 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen I pg 30 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input END e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to VY 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 e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Power Switch Connector cover To DV To PC IN OUT DIGITAL PHOTO Core filter PC connection cable optional DV cable To DV connector PC with DV PC connector equipped capture board Use the DV cable provided wi
8. EY Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder When the Power Switch is set to EX F AUTO appears Allows you to play back a recording on the tape When set to M or QEN there is no indication mE NOTES e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead e The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again set the Power Switch to OFF then back to EX or M e When a
9. PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments I pg 8 2 Set the Power Switch to M then press FOCUS gt gt The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate MENU BRIGHT towards 9 appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate MENU BRIGHT towards 4 appears and blinks 4 Press MENU BRIGHT Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS FX twice or set the Power Switch to EY If FOCUS gt gt is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer A or amp will blink 20en MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display Mam FADER WIPE EN Menu Screen CIP WI PE SCROLL EP WIPE SHUTTER 3 IR RANDOM gt OFF Wu FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER MOSAIC Ma CAMERA MENU mS 4RETURN SP SOUND MODE 3 ZOOM ID NUMBER DEMO MODE Mam MANUAL MENU ES 4RETURN WIDE MODE WIND CUT CAM RESET DES Se Re GP BH UU Sub Menu ES DISPLAY MEN
10. 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 When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control 5 monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU BRIGHT for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and appear Press MENU BRIGHT B changes to L and the iris is locked EXP goes out To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate MENU BRIGHT to display AUTO then press it in step 4 The exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power Switch to l IA s To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 4 adjust the exposure rotating MENU BRIGHT Then lock the iris in step 5 For automatic locking rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AUTO then press it in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD 25 en White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various li
11. DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant PC DIGITAL PHOTO Digital still output 92 5 mm 3 pole JLIP EDIT 83 5 mm 4 pole AC Power Adapter Charger AA V40A AS Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Va 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output Charge LDCZ2WVS 2X VIR DC 6 3 VE L8 Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm Weight Approx 260 g Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHTO 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD p T z r O1 Printed in Japan 0500MKV UN SN
12. Switch is set to GEM or M F pg 11 21 e If ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE it keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder 3 DISPLAY MENU E VIDEO MENU LAYBACK Advanced Features Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp I pg 47 48 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen SOUND MODE C pg 31 12BIT MODE F pg 31 SYNCHRO r pg 48 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 11 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO MENU when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing I pg 38 ON SCREEN Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen DATE TIME Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcord
13. effects I pg 26 7 Appears when the exposure is adjusted I pg 27 Appears when the white balance is adjusted I pg 28 Appears when taking a Snapshot I pg 14 15 Appears when backlight compensation is used F pg 27 D Appears when the power switch is set to EY F pg 13 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen F pg 23 30 5 9 EN INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Playback CD Displays the sound mode I pg 30 31 2 Displays the tape speed I pg 11 3 SEDET while a tape is running Playback a Fast Forward Shuttle search 4d Rewind Shuttle search LP gt i Pause HH Forward slow motion WM Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing HS Audio Dubbing Pause 4 Displays the date time I pg 30 31 Displays the time code I pg 30 31 6 e BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor C pg 12 e SOUND Displays the speaker volume lt gt pg 29 a The level indicator moves Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high ee Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch
14. sound 31 cannot be heard The Power Switch is not set 32 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 33 The tape is moving but there is no picture 34 The LCD monitor image is distorted 35 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 36 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 37 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 38 An unusual mark appears POSSIBLE CAUSES e This is normal to u n Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open e During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect The speaker volume is too great NODD CORRECTIVE ACTION 32 e Set the Power Switch to EM lt gt pg 29 33 e Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback I pg 32 33 e Close the cassette holder cover I pg 10 35 e Turn the speaker volume down CF pg 29 36 eClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette CF pg 64 37 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage CF pg 62 38 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications CF pg 57 59 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE A J
15. ED OOOO COCA GAGS C ESSET 22 p 2222 EET PC When connecting the cable open this cover Core filter Connector cover Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided Core filter S Video cable optional To AUDIO VIDEO and S VIDEO IN m connectors L L VCR Recording deck uamm ain m Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting the cables open this cover DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 32 and 33 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press Il on the camcorder Press P I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press I on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following
16. If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer Serious malfunctioning The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 66en AC Power Adapter Charger CF pg 6 7 Addio Dubbing sisse aduer Si CF pg 49 jns c r pg 19 NOR TIT wo ese HM P E CF pg 13 29 B 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 Backlight Compensation CF pg 27 Battery LOW P r pg 58 Battery ma2 1 GENER CF pg 6 7 63 Brighten The LCD Monitor r pg 12 C Channels Left Right ssa inate CF pg 31 Charge The Battery Pack CF pg 6 Sur pe S C pg 22 Classe PID EE c CF pg 26 Clean The Camcorder CF pg 62 Connections r pg 7 32 34 38 44 D 0 0 0 Darken The LCD Monitor CF pg 12 Date Time Display CF pg 23 30 31 Date Time Settings qase iso ebat ess Pastas CF pg 9 Demonstration Mode CF pg 5 22 E tall ZOOM usitas cocta ceata la al CF pg 16 21 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser
17. SOUND1 Seconds Minutes 25 frames 1 second 3 2 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input RCA type connectors To TV or VCR Audio Video cable Yellow mini plug to RCA plug Not connected provided mmrnb5 White to AUDIO L IN Core filter TNCS F Red to lt To AV AUDIO RIN B e To S S Video cable To S VIDEO IN Core filter optional Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN White to AUDIO L IN Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided Connector cover P Red to AUDIO R IN When connecting the cables open this cover Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration F pg 32 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 referring to your VCR s instruction manual Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time
18. Snapshot mode cannot be used 9 The colour of Snapshot looks strange POSSIBLE CAUSES e The Squeeze mode is selected e The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated CORRECTIVE ACTION 8 9 e Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 22 e Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame F pg 14 e Turn off Sepia and Mono tone CF pg 26 10 e Press the BACKLIGHT Button pg 27 11 e Set ZOOM to 40X or 10 The image taken using e Shooting was performed Snapshot is too dark under backlit conditions 11 Digital Zoom does not e 10X optical zoom is work 12 Programme AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 13 The Black amp White Fader 13 does not work The Sepia Monotone or 14 The Dissolve function does not work selected e P AE EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition The Power Switch is set to n e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was r
19. either direction 1 Press PP for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold lt lt or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate MENU BRIGHT towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback B To resume normal playback press M e You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback I pg 41 Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control provided F pg 41 42 OO Power Switch MENU BRIGHT Wheel Recording Start Stop Button Display NV DEO MENU NEW m lt RETURN ao 12BIT MODE SOUND L SYNCHRO SOUND R REC MODE Menu Screen EN DISPLAY MENU EEE f RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE MON OFF Each setting is linked with DISPLAY MENU which appears when the Power Switch is set to M CF pg 23 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 23 NOTES e i is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided e REC MODE can be set when the Power
20. eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap making sure the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw e Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod EE e 9 MENU BRIGHT Wheel 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 I pg 30 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears uH e p Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 3 Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears Power Switch b Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and day is highlighted Rotate MENU BRIGHT to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute gt Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and Power lamp iR press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date Di
21. is set to EY or M lt gt pg 10 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads Use an optional cleaning cassette I pg 64 HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE 6 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or TAPE SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to BY or Ml M TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback gt pg 13 DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded FORMATTED TAPE e Appears when the date time is not set 7 pg 9 e Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape A DUB ERROR F pg 49 A DUB ERROR e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP CANNOT DUB mode gt pg 49 ON AN LP RECORDED e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit ANNI B audio F pg 49 Gn pipa e Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase RECORDING protection tab is set to SAVE I pg 49 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH COPYING
22. mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene ENS ENZO Fader And Wipe Menu FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect zx FADER mosaic FXYAI Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out BW FADER B W from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left bh WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward L WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right wire supe Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right 0 WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or a WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom mm WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and b
23. objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RDING Basic Recording cont FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance pg 28 to 4 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator I does not blink due to low battery charge the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON e While the SHUTTER mode Ix pg 26 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the TWILIGHT mode I pg 26 is engaged the light will not activate RECORDING Advanced Featu nl9Y Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While fo
24. of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries EN ENO 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 heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
25. 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 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video Editing DC etc to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage ul bM PAL m his camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked DN can be used with this unit Before recording a
26. ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion W appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically Factory preset EE ENZO Helps cut down on noise created by wind amp appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal E Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind CAM CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset RESET lii MANUAL MENU EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV SIMPLE Keeps the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc from appearing in the camcorder Also keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the con nected TV screen DATE ON The date time is always displayed TIME OFF The date time does not appear TIME M code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame CODE numbers are not displayed during recording OFF Time code is not displayed CLOCK or you to set the current date and time F pg 9 ADJ Factory preset NOTES e T
27. the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2 then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place e If the battery pack is attached with its O C mark set in the wrong direction a malfunction may occur aM To Detach The Battery Pack tilt the viewfinder upward O and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it ATTENTION Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on LCD monitor off Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 15 min 40 min Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction BN V416U 2 hrs 2 hrs 30 min INFORMATION optional 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 20 min VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V428U 3 hrs 30 min 4 hrs 20 min optional 2 hrs 2 hrs 20 min BN V856U battery pack and AA V80EG AC Power Adapter Charger Read the VU V856KIT s BN V856U mE instruction manuals before using optional 4 his 40 mini It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter when the video light is on Charger Use the optional AA V80EG AC Power Adapter Charger 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 pla
28. C OUT connector CHARGE indicator Fully charging time approx 1 hr 30 min CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER indicator lights Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started indicator When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet approx 2 hrs BN V428U optional approx 3 hrs 20 min NOTES e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops e Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity in
29. FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has E E yp UNIT Aa ARD occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off MODE REMOVE AND automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few REATTACH BATTERY minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer SET DATE TIME Connectors And Indicators 1 Controls 60en Controls CD Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN CF pg 12 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control CF pg 8 3 Battery Release Button BATTERY RELEASE toe a CF pg 7 4 e MENU Wheel PUSH CF pg 20 e LCD Monitor BRIGHT Brightness Control CF pg 12 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 14 15 6 e Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg 16 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 29 D Snapshot Mode Button MODE r pg 14 OPEN EIECT Switch sacosa catea ia ia CF pg 10 9 Stop Button MI eee eee CF pg 29 e Rewind Button 44 CF pg 29 e BACKLIGHT Button torno canina ta CF pg 27 1D Play Pause Button P H CF pg 29 12 e Fast Forward Button PP CF pg 29
30. I pg 13 By recording with DIS activated I pg 22 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it INDEX indications eNO LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording D Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect I pg 24 25 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode CZ pg 22 3 Displays the recording mode SP or LP I pg 11 4 Displays the tape remaining time F pg 12 85 Appears during zooming a Zoom level indicator I pg 16 6 e REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode CZ pg 12 Q Appears while the tape is running F pg 12 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming I pg 16 e ACK Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted I pg 21 9 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind pg 23 Displays the date time I pg 9 1 e BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 12 e SOUND Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder I pg 21 2 Displays the Time Code I pg 17 23 3 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually I pg 19 Appears when the iris is locked I pg 27 5 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged I pg 22 Displays the selected Programme AE with special
31. ID This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer NUMBER using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 2 Z LL lt ox ae lt Q Al Factory preset NOTES e The lal CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EX and M e REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to M or WM F pg 11 30 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 22u ING Advanced Features cont Menu Screen Explanations cont Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on CAMERA MENU e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e f DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake
32. L FAS A quer E E RI Sa F pg 16 OG For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Video light Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SPECIFICATIONS DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 3 W Approx 5 3 W Approx 3 5 W 80 mm x 96 mm x 170 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down Approx 560 g 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 1 4 CCD F 1 8 f 2 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 837 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Monaural DV format SD mode PAL standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min EE 69 For Connectors S Y 1 V p p 75 Q analogue output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue output AV Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo
33. N III Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index pgs 57 61 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 63 65 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINC TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter charger shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself B To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period
34. Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 30 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of the S Video cable and audio video cable EN edo Programme SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears OUT MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e f you s
35. SSIBLE CAUSES 26 e In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Programme AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 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 UBLESHOOTING cont 26 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor CF pg 12 13 27 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 29 e Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Programme AE with special effects and DIS CF pg 22 24 26 SYMPTOM 31 During recording
36. The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The date time is not set e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to 7 n or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e he Power Switch is set to ny e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely F pg 7 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one gt pg 6 7 e Set the date time I pg 9 e Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement e Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC I pg 10 e Set the Power Switch to u A n or MJ gt pg 13 e Replace with new cassette I pg 10 e Close the cassette holder cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again I pg 12 e Set the Power Switch to u MJ gt pg 13 e Set Focus to the Auto mode F pg 19 e Clean the lens and check the focus again I pg 62 e Set it in the right position I pg 10 e Install a fully charged battery I pg 6 7 SYMPTOM 8
37. U Ew RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME 554 TIME CODE il 1 00 12 00 D Normal Screen DING Advanced Features cont Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings I pg 21 23 Set the Power Switch to MJ while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected LE FAI EJ or EA wwe SEE Dg 2 If you have selected All Il or Ta gO to step 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END EN 2 Menu Screen Explanations Es FADER WIPE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects pg 24 25 P AE EFFECT Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects pg 26 E31 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock I pg 27 EA W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation F pg 28 REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP
38. UBLESHOOTING cont DOs SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 39 An error indication 39 e A malfunction of some kind 39 e Remove the power supply E01 E06 appears 40 The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light 41 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor 42 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 43 When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable e The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures e The lens cap is attached e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C CF pg 63 Remove the lens cap I pg 12 e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 12 e f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully
39. ance I pg 28 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect SR CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Ell STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 9 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available ING Advanced Features cont Programme AE With Special Effects Set the Power Switch to MJ while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select E then press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired mode then press it Selection is complete e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF in step 4 NOTE Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark sub
40. 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 F pg 17 e During recording sound is not heard from the speaker e To turn the tally lamp off during recording F pg 20 21 e To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 20 23 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward SELF RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording 14 SNAPSHOT Button FULL MODE Button Display Power Switch Lock Button Snapshot mode IRDING Basic Recording cont Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 7 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5 available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the desired snapshot mode indicator appears SNAPSHOT RECORDING Press SNAPSHOT
41. ction is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears m To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES e When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyser 4 and Multi Analyser 9 Snapshot modes I pg 15 are not available e The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 26 for more information F 1 amp CLASSIC FILM 2 B W MONOTONE EN 45 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 VCR Recording deck automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is VCR CODE LIST M BRAND BUTTONS AME A B AKAI O O O O 0 9 BLAUPUNKT e FERGUSON 9 o 0 GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B C MITSUBISHI PANASONIC nos o M e O O o e O o e o 9 O 0 o 0 e o O O 00000 o 99 e 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 Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control I pg 39 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to
42. cusing on a nearer subject subject FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in 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 viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 4 gt and amp NOTES e f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first I pg 16 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 I pg 22 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus
43. d camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit Remote sensor In point 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 f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording iv QIO Q R A EDIT ON OFF CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 45 en MENU BRIGHT Wheel Display EV DEO MENU E RETURN SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE REC MODE Remote sensor R A EDIT ON OFF E CONTROL UNIT cont ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EJ and press it VIDEO MENU appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed I pg 47 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press MENU BRIGHT to finish the setting Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select lt 4RETURN and press it twice Now perfo
44. depending on your prefer ence I pg 11 SOUND 12 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recom MODE mended for use when performing audio dubbing I pg 49 Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models m set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 450X digital magnification OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy When the shutter speed is automatically adjusted Ast is displayed TALLY ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times
45. displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 30 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 30 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen I pg 30 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 e You can use Playback Zoom lt gt pg 41 or Playback Special Effects F pg 42 in step 5 eNO Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a player Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit Connector cove
46. e REC will appear while the snapshot is being taken MULTI 9 Multi Analyser 9 PIN UP Pin Up mode There is the sound effect of a shutter closing 16e Zoom in T Telephoto gt Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom display 10xWL E_T Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch RDING Basic Recording cont FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus I pg 19 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 450X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom I pg 21 e Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 pg 24 25 or Video Echo F pg 26 is activated e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is pos
47. egistered A50X in the Menu Screen F pg 21 Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode I pg 16 26 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed CF pg 16 24 12 e Set the Power Switch to M I pg 24 26 13 e Turn off Sepia and Mono tone I pg 24 26 14 e Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition CF pg 24 26 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode F pg 22 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing C pg 24 26 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE O ZEN JUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work 16 The picture wipe function does not work 17 Scene transition does not go as expected 18 The Video Echo mode does not work 15 e The last selected editing 15 e Select Picture Wipe or scene is ending Dissolve before beginning e At the end of the last recording The effects are selected scene for editing then automatically activated the Power Switch was set to C pg 24 OFF Do not turn off the e The power is off camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased CF pg 24 e The camcorder automati cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operatio
48. elect a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT I pg 42 FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT sa i Repeat steps 6 through 9 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 Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only 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 if there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points e f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects you ca
49. emble Editing CF pg 43 48 Record Standby icoane abea ee askus et be iE CF pg 12 Recording Mode pasate oieri aid atat CF pg 11 Remote Control nenea CF pg 39 Nc saan CF pg 23 Rewind The TI peecsiss ses eset oaie acu CF pg 29 ANN SElI RECONOING nai aa ia CF pg 13 sc n CF pg 26 Set Remote Control VCR Code CF pg 43 SMUG Sal CH metn si CF pg 29 Shutter Speed e CF pg 26 Slow Motion Playback CF pg 41 SHOW O IL LES ina mila im iona ob CF pg 26 SHADSINOL A citata eee piei dt ae dd CF pg 14 15 Snapshot Mode eres CF pg 14 15 Sound Mode eee CF pg 21 30 31 Speaker Volume cuivis tin me da stam sta CF pg 29 Specifications eee CF7 pg 68 69 SUBE 200 ainu atleta a dissi i nai tu xb out Sci CF pg 22 DU TAO QE IS a tunate amina ua ra aia S eura CF pg 29 SLIDE NN CF pg 26 NOYA T i m etate CF pg 12 21 Jvc P CF pg 22 Time Code eee CF pg 17 23 30 31 FI DOG MANIU FIE cotes serat iasi alia bi ice CF pg 8 TINS rr P CF pg 26 U 00 Unload A Tip asa CF pg 10 NN Video ECNO e M CF pg 26 MICO ro P e adr lie ea CF pg 18 We White 5421 ta e RRDP RR TRI RR IOD CF pg 28 Wide Mode P CF pg 22 bane CUI ve tai i lt fe CF pg 23 Wipe In Out soro s e a d CF pg 24 25
50. er TIME CODE Makes the time code appear disappear on the camcorder EE eno I Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on pg 30 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output in stereo SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset NOTES e The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12BIT
51. er shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored ING Advanced Features cont FADE WIPE SELECTION W Bd X Ex EI O O I91 2 amp and pr Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when you stop recording Set the Power Switch to MJ while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select E then press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete e The FADER WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P KP OP P lp EP and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby
52. ghting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accu rately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EA then press it The Menu Screen disappears and W BAL and the currently selected mode are displayed 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automati cally factory preset NA MAN White balance is set manually Outdoors on a sunny day e Outdoors on a cloudy day 1 A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press MENU BRIGHT Selection is complete To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone I pg 26 is activated ING Advanced Features cont Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select SA MAN 1 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the whi
53. he MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M e DISPLAY MENU functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to GEM lt gt pg 30 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to M e The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EX e The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided I pg 33 36 44 Z Li gt lt on a 24 ex Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects I pg 26 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out MENU BRIGHT Wheel Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 NOTES e You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that pow
54. ints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up elf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use CAUTIONS cont 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as nea
55. is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject uU lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus WIDE Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a MODE normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 L appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie Al 2 2 lt Z lt E For playback on TVs with an aspect
56. iting When connecting the cable open this cover NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack C pg 7 e if the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time 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 Fven though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 5 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting I pg 21 e During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable USING THE REMOTE CO NOD The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions I pg 63
57. jects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 251 SLOW 4X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 12 5th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity 7452 SLOW 10X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity NOTES e When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect e f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button
58. located on the switch Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears press it then press it The Menu Screen disappears EXP and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 complete The indication EXP and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator go out To Return To Automatic Exposure Control select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTE To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensation is also available when the Power Switch is set to BY e Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the exposure is set to MANUAL and the Power Switch is set to M Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Ea then Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select MANUAL Rotate MENU BRIGHT towards to brighten Press MENU BRIGHT Exposure adjustment is N2 Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes
59. lter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided S Video cable optional Editing cable provided To AUDIO VIDEO and S VIDEO IN connectors A B To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT To PAUSE IN DISPLAY Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover E CONTROL UNIT cont MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 32 and 33 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES 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 ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 30 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 30 e
60. min 1 min 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress MENU BRIGHT CL_L1 PUSH OPEN Button ECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 6 e Grip Adjustment I pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment Ix pg 8 e Load A Cassette I pg 10 e Recording Mode Setting Ix pg 11 7 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully Tilt it upward downward for best viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button BE appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate MENU BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached mE 13 MJ Manual Allows you to set various recording functions using the EAT Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode
61. n important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DN remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Z en e AC Power Adapter Charger AA V40A AS e Shoulder Strap e Audio Video Cable 33 5 mini plug to RCA plug d Core Filter for optional S Video cable PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e Remote Control Unit RM V716U SN AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit Editing Cable Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin Core Filter for optional PC Connection cable provided with optional HS V14KIT software e Battery Pack BN V408U e Lens Cap Already attached to the camcorder e DC Cord EN ENO How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional S Video cable the PC connection cable provided with optional HS V14KIT software The Core Filter reduces interference Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core clicks shut ends of the Core Filter Wind the cable once aro
62. nces 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 It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications CRAB sntessencecs 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C SIOFaBe isses 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 64 EN Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerpr
63. ng in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated his is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction his is not a malfunction e DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e Self Recording is performed e ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE or TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 19 e If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 21 20 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition CF pg 24 26 21 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance I pg 26 28 e Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen I pg 23 e During Self Recording the date time does not appear I pg 13 e Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV and set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen F pg 23 30 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Du 26 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 27 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 28 The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear 29 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 30 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder A P PO
64. nnot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing e t is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 02 Random Assemble 08 Editing Menu 05 13 15 55 16 2 M EI TIME CODE TOTAL FADE WIPE STOF EFFECT PAUSE EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT REW ON OFF CANCEL a VCR REC STBY E CONTROL UNIT cont AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE II 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY G1 or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically e f you operate the camcorder during a
65. ns within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode I pg 24 16 The Slow Shutter mode is 16 Disengage the Slow Shutter activated mode or set WIDE MODE e WIDE MODE is not set to to OFF before preparing OFF to use the Picture Wipe F pg 22 24 26 17 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 24 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 18 e The Picture Wipe or 18 e Set WIDE MODE to Dissolve functions are in use CINEMA or OFF mode e WIDE MODE is set to I pg 22 SQUEEZE in the Menu e Do not try to use the Video Screen Echo mode during a Fade In e A Fade In or Fade Out is in or Fade Out I pg 24 26 progress SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 19 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated 20 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated 21 White Balance cannot be activated 22 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 23 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 24 During recording the date time does not appear 25 The indicators and messages do not appear 19 e When shooti
66. om Lever VOL To Control The Speaker Volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automati cally To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then aM to IM e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV pg 32 e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e CD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the 23 battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied through the DC cord does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Lock Button Power Switch Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press P I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press P I again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off e When P I is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in
67. onnector This function is called Digital Dubbing 7 pg 37 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration Connector Make sure all units are turned off cover 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration To DV IN OUT ee 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable aM optional to the printer s PC connector and the PC s Core filter RS 232C connector 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while Dy pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch cable i optional and turn on the other units NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter To DV Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack connector gt pg 7 e For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected Y only to one device at a time This can be used as both a Video unit equipped with player and a recorder F pg 37 38 a DV mpul connector e If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black To PC e Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected connector units e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To DV IN connector Core filter Digital Printer PC connection cable optional
68. ottom toward the centre leaving a black screen p DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right hP WIPE CORNER corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen LJP WIPE WINDOW toward the corners covering the previous scene The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to P wire supe E 0 The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward EP WIPE SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition from BW X Wu Cl 2 Ex KI Bol and KJ The Picture Wipe Dissolve function is not available 20 n IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects I pg 25 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display EH P AE EFFECT EN Menu Screen 3X1SLOW 4x 2 SLOW 10x e VIDEO ECHO 150 SHUTTER 1 50 1100 SHUTTER 1 100 1250 SHUTTER 1 250 X TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Bal
69. ou 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 Stereo the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn microphone 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 A DUB C pg 59 T W o Coo OKO OO Q O TROUBLESHOOTING OO If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using MENU BRIGHT The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette will not load properly e
70. ower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Carefully open the cover on the bottom of the viewfinder Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the cover Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position 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 CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER m he video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result B Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh one
71. r To DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN Video unit equipped with DV connector Engage the video unit s Record Pause mode Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press Il on the camcorder Press P I on the camcorder and engage the video unit s Record mode Engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press I on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the video unit and camcorder when finished When connecting the cable open this cover NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack C pg 7 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time 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 Fven though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom CF pg 41 Playback Special Effects I pg 42 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the
72. r a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after u
73. rm Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 45 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 EE 49 Display Audio Dubbing Audio Dub The audio track can be customized only when recorded in Standby mode the 12 bit mode pg 21 NOTES e Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape e To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections I pg 32 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE IIl While holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAUSE II IMS appears Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE Hl 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP Speaker RM Power Switch To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Remote sensor Menu Screen F pg 30 31 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 e If y
74. s Use only the following batteries AAA RO3 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 39 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction I Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions EN 63 Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a A lithium ion battery Before using Te the supplied battery pack or an Ne XA optional battery pack be sure to l read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazards Terminals 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 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolera
75. s the tape from being recorded over l l To record on this tape slide the tab back to NOTES e t takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force e if you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder 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 e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Fven when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 17 for information about recording from the middle of a tape e Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation I gt pg 8 EE e 11 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Set
76. sible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 22 ENS e NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 43 48 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed e When a tape is removed and re inserted during during recording shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape Minutes e When shooting on a blank portion located S d partway through the tape diu e When shooting again after shooting a scene Frames then opening closing the cassette holder co
77. sing 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 using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation 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 NOOO
78. splay time parameter day the clock stops When you finish See setting the minute and press MENU BRIGHT the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set lPP WIPE SCROLL FP WIPE SHUTTER PR RANDOM OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER MOSAIC ES DISPLAY MENU ES 4RETURN DISPLAY MENU ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK ADJ i 1 00 12 00 OE SAU GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Make sure the Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the window side is th Il th tte hold til it facing out arrow en pu e cassette noider cover open until I 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 Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks Cassette holder into place cover PUSH HERE Approximate recording time Recording mode To Protect Valuable Recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevent
79. tape is output from the DV OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable DUBBING cont Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing To use this camcorder as a recorder Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference Ix pg 11 or 30 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit Connector cover To DV IN Core filter DV cable optional To DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV output connector Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode then engage the Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit in point Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record mode DIAN appears on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode To stop dubbing press the Recording Star Stop Button on the camcorder so that DV IN reappears then engage the video unit s Stop mode 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional ed
80. te paper fills the screen Press MENU BRIGHT until SA begins blinking When the setting is completed NA stops blinking Press MENU BRIGHT Only the Manual White Balance indicator SA is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually F pg 19 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed PLAYBACK Basic Playback Play Pause Button 7 Load a tape pg 10 e 29 W Rewind Button lt lt n E onu Button Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press M e To stop playback press Bl e Press lt lt to rewind or PP to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Stop Button W Power Zo
81. ternally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again 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 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 up Roc LECCE se cds The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries temperatures Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it en USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward Q With
82. th the capture board When connecting the cable open this cover AYBACK Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the image transfer software optional software such as the HS V14KIT when connected as shown in the illustration It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board installed 7 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 e Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the Software e Also refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual for the DV connector equipped capture board EE N35 Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Printer optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV c
83. the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally 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 1 VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B J o o o O o o o e e o o O Q o 9 o o O 9000 00 00000000 THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA 00000000 900909 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Connector cover Core fi
84. ting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 7 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AE and press it CAMERA MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating MENU BRIGHT and press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing pg 49 is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode SE el on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder Menu Screen RETURN e During playback of a tape recorded on another 1 8 camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be J ZOOM Sub Menu momentary pauses in the sound A U N o o e o Power Switch ID NUMBER DEMO MODE 12m Power Switch Lock Button Power lamp Recording Start Stop Button During shooting Display 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min 89 min 3 min Now calculating 0
85. und the outside of the Filter Core Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when MENU BRIGHT Wheel DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or Mm and no cassette is in the camcorder B Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is per formed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstra tion will resume B DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off B To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to m then press MENU BRIGHT while the 4RETURN demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo d ES BODE mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through apace the Menu Screen Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select OFF and press it The normal screen appears DEMO MODE MON NEHENENEN Mam CAMERA MENU ES ID NUMBER Ozn GETTING STARTED 4 Power Battery pack 5 P To AC outlet This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you BN V408U choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use BN V416U or A provided power supply units with other equipment BN V428U 44 ea AC Power SS Adapter Charger POWER M D
86. utomatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes I pg 17 EN ed Programme 1 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Random Assemble Editing Menu TOTAL ODE 00 00 DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears VCR Recording deck Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR an
87. ver 25 frames 1 second TC 12 34 24 Display Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 29 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording 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 CF pg 23 30 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene EM Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 1Se LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch DANGER m The video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or
88. y Frame Playback press 3 Right press PAUSE Il to engage Still Playback then press while keeping SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW lt 1 SHIFT held down repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY p to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press E Left O Right 7y Up and M4 Down B To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer TE CONTROL UNIT cont PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu FEATURE Playback Special Effects gt OF PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears Remote sensor 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected fun
89. yback Remote sensor PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE II to engage Still Playback then press SLOW or I more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES peius e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image emm processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect Zoom Buttons Up Button e After SLOW Or is pressed and held the still bb image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is SHIFT gt o not a malfunction LeftorSLOW OECO button e There may be a small margin between the slow Rewind Button l PLAY motion playback start point you chose and the Cx pl AUT actual start point for Slow Motion Playback ak e During Slow Motion Playback there will be Right or SLOW p STOP disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE M to pause playback Forward Button Normal playback Press T oral playbae iid FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during playback OPERATION Tonaveamase 1 To change from normal to Frame B
90. yback mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e For other notes IF pg 6 AX To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter Charger 47 To DC Input To DC OUT 4 connector connector DC cord Sen Lo UID SUE Power Ly Z 7 Separate the Velcro strip i Zoom Lever mui HA Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp E N the grip Recording Start Stop button Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip r g Power Switch Viewfinder Adjustment s ide Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while Contro pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other

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