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JVC GR-DVM5 Camcorder User Manual

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1. DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 29 To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or to select ALL and press MENU The DELETE screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files lt pg 28 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it lt gt pg 30 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card
2. 42 Q Quick REVIEW eiu aiat ees tea end 20 R Recording Capacity Memory Card eeeeseeeeeeeeeenee 25 Rog E 18 Recording Media Selection 35 Remote Control A 23 Resetting The File Name 28 S Slow Motion Playback sss 24 Snapshot Mode sese 32 sound Mode sr tar a a A 32 35 Speaker Volume ccccccccssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 20 Specifications aariaa a aai 55 Spot Exposure Control 40 T Tape Speed REC MODE 32 35 Telephoto Setting 33 JEE KEE ODE 19 34 Tripod Mounting WEE 16 Troubleshooting ssssssssssssesennnsrreesssrnrrrressreen 47 W Warning Indications 49 White Balance EEN 40 Wide MOGB EE 33 Wipe Or Fader Effects 41 Z ZOOMIN NEE 19 24 32 5 Second Recording 37 Printed in Malaysia AN AG AH 9395MKH ID VM ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE JV Printed in Malaysia 1104MKH ID VM M5D7 D5 D2 DSC VC LYT1387 001A 2004 Victor Company of Japan Limited JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC 2 You may make on
3. Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 2 W 3 5 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 2 W 4 5 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 56 mm x 94 mm x 112 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 430 g without battery cassette memory card and lens cap Approx 510 g incl battery cassette memory card and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 1 8 f 2 2 mm to 55 mm 25 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 27 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 16 colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL stan
4. 2 Set EI to MANUAL c pg 31 e The exposure control indicator appears 3 To brighten the image press To darken the image press maximum 6 e 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 40 e 3 exposure has the same effect as when EP is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 42 4 Press MENU Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES e You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when f3T is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c pg 42 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO lt pg 31 32 FEATURES FOR RECORDING py 39 Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming 1 Set the Power Switch to mM 2 Set EI to MANUAL c pg 31
5. To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel selection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or to select CANC ALL and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears D Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel selection select RETURN H Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DELETE and press MENU The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press MENU The DELETE screen appears 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel deletion select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the wu mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted MENU CURRENT ALL DELETE tJIRETURN
6. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 18 31 34 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor lt gt pg 16 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully i pg 18 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable gt pg 51 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFP gt Set REMOTE to ON pg 31 33 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor Point at the remote sensor lt pg 23 e he remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 23 TROUBLESHOOTING cu 49 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra 5 28a t aA i High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 16 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to GY or IM and the VIDEO
7. Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 250 1 4000 is selected e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects lt pg 41 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 250 SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 1000 SHUTTER 1 2000 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame ata time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear to
8. am A Software Installation Windows Follow the procedure described below to install the software From the SETUP screen in step 2 you can install the following drivers or software Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar USB Mass Storage Class driver This driver allows your PC to read and write memory cards in the camcorder Windows Me 2000 XP Since there is no need to install this driver the item is not displayed Simply connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable and you can read and write memory cards in the camcorder Windows 98SE Be sure NOT to connect the USB cable between the camcorder and the PC before installing the driver CyberLink DVD Solution PowerProducer 2 Gold PowerProducer 2 Gold is software for creating movie discs incorporating not only video but also slideshows This software uses a simple wizard format for creating a wide range of different format discs You can also edit imported video You can import video from the camera edit it and then create a slideshow from still images You can create a customized menu for the video or slideshow and write the contents to DVD or other media PowerDirector 3 PowerDirector 3 is software for easily capturing video from a camcorder and for easily editing MPEG AVI and other video files still images and other contents for creating a movie This software has an interfac
9. e The exposure control indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the i indication appear 4 Press MENU The U indication changes to T and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to D e The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by pressing or Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic ADVANCED FEATURES 40 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to M 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator ES appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the EX indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the L
10. lt pg 28 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DPOF and press MENU The Sub Menu appears MENU DPOF 4 Press or to select RESET ALL 1 and press MENU SJ RETURN The DPOF screen appears CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING A PLAYBACK 20 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C To Reset The Number Of Prints 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press SE ee e Perform steps 1 3 in To Print Alll Stil penam peated alana cocaine SR Images One Print For Each e To cancel selection select EXCITE RETURN RETURN 2 Press or to select RESET and press MENU The DPOF screen appears To Print By Selecting Still Images And 3 Press or to select EXECUTE and press t Pri MENU The normal playback screen appears Number Of Prints e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still images Images One Print For Each CAUTION Press or to select While performing the above never disconnect CURRENT and press Mit power as this may cause the memory card to be MENU The DPOF screen corrupted appears SHEETS i Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card any time A M
11. such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVCOO001 i Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select PROTECT and press MENU The Sub Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select CURRENT and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears 5 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 6 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU On e To cancel protection select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for w all files you want to protect MENU PROTECT CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL RETURN PROTECT PROTECTED RETURN To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or to select PROT ALL and press MENU The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e f the Ga mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files
12. 25 min 7 hr 5 min Provided CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 en GETTING STARTED NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e The LED Light is used e Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e t can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed e It is displayed for 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem on the battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform steps 4 5 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the A
13. Memory Card Windows Install USB Mass Storage Class driver Windows 98SE only pg 5 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on 5 Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable pg 8 On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears 6 When using Windows XP 7 The Removable pem Disk window Mines tende ai appears on the T PC s screen nasil after a moment Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK NOTE If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection lt pg 8 or perform the steps U and in the right No When using Windows 98SE Me 2000 D Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the memory card in the camcorder appears in the My Computer window HE Edit Yi Gi avorites Help zx t X D 1 Back Up Cut Copy Address 2m C E al J e 8 u 8 Cd S Plopy C 0 My Removable Disk Double click the Removable Disk icon e Windows 98SE Removable Disk icon does not appear if USB Mass Storage Class driver is not installed properly In this case refer to Updat
14. S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE c pg 46 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 46 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 46 e Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE c pg 46 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible HDV M eo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card e when no memory card is loaded e when the memory card s memory is full e when the memory card is not formatted e when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 28 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT
15. The folders in the memory card appear Navigation data Video Clips 3 2 Create a new folder enter the ili folder name and then double sumas DPOF Setting data click it 3 Select the folder to be copied Different file types are stored in and then drag and drop that different folders folder in the destination folder DCIM Contains folders with still wee ze images extension jpg DL AEumu e DCVI Contains folders with video clips extension asf e The DCVI folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data TE NAVI Contains folders with aire betes MEDEOT navigation data e To copy video clips Copy the folder e The NAVI folder is displayed only within the DCVI folder when the camcorder is equipped a i ppears on the LCD with NAVIGATION function monitor of the camcorder and the NOTES folder is copied from the memory card e Saving the wrong kinds of files in a to the PC memory card or deleting files or folders NOTE from a memory card can cause problems Never disconnect the USB cable while um the operation OMe camcorder is displayed on the camcorders When it is necessary to delete a file from LCD monitor a memory card delete it through the camcorder e Never disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor e f you are
16. e GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu c pg 32 e DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 32 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to Mm 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode pg 31 32 The Snapshot indicator Tel appears 4 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or Wl Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a C m Bu 7 pg 35 Manual Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shoot
17. or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen C wiPE WINDOW The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right o wiPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen z WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to Mm 2 Set TET to the desired mode lt pg 31 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e Program AE with special effects cannot be changed during recording e Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Scope e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon
18. parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 19 Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press MENU to select EX The VIDEO Menu appears 6 Press or to select BLANK SRCH and press MENU The Sub Menu appears 7 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion e To cancel Blank Search midway press W VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 21 NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make
19. pg 16 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette i pg 53 Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode lt pg 38 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation gt Clean the lens and check the focus again c pg 51 REFERENCES In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed e The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL Menu Set 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu c pg 31 37 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode c pg 31 33 48 ey TROUBLESHOOTING The colour of Snapshot looks strange SET DATE TIME appears e The light source or the subject does not include e The date time is not set white Or there are various different light sources Set the date time lt pg 15 behind the subject e The built in clock battery has run out and the Find a white subject and compose your shot so previously set date time has been erased that it also appears in the frame lt pg 25 38 gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement The image taken using Snapshot is too Files stored in the memory card cannot be dark deleted e Shooting was performed
20. shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 EN 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 c pg 34 Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 21 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode See the right column 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or lx while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback SE VOL lt lt ell r 31 Speaker Mex Lock Button Power Switch MENU VIDEO MEMORY Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Butto
21. 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time Femove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Terminals The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e C
22. AE with special effects lt pg 42 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops lt pg 50 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 14 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly lt pg 13 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 13 Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC lt pg 16 e T
23. After initialising all files and data stored in the Press or to select the number indication memory card including those which have been 00 and press MENU protected are cleared 5 Select the number of 3 Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T or W to select the desired file 00 RETURN paints Oy pressing ifo DPOF Li SE su VIDEO MEMORY Switch to increase the number or i to decrease the number SHEETS 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while and press MENU mm pressing down the Lock Button located on the e Repeat steps 3 through 5 m switch E GE 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears e The number of prints can be set up to 15 4 Press or to select FORMAT e To correct the number of prints select the image FORMAT and press again and change the number MENU The FORMAT ee screen appears 5 Press or to select EXECUTE EXECUTE and press 6 Press or to select RETURN and press MENU The SAVE DPOF appears SAVE MENU The memory card e f you did not change any EXECUTE is initialised settings in step 3 through CANCEL When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES 5 the Menu Screen STORED appears reappears e To cancel initialisation select RETURN 7 Press or to select EXECUTE to save the CAUTION setting you have just made and prons MENU Do not perform any other operation such as e To cancel selection select CANCEL tur
24. Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 25X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 100X digital magnification 800X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 25X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 800X digital magnification Available only when the VDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SNAP SLOW FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame SLOW Live Slow mode FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow lt pg 37 and Snapshot For Video Recording 7 pg 38 FULL NEGA PIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 795A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted SICA is displayed I MANUAL The fll MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to Iw Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON n To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particular
25. Control 23 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 D S C RECORDING reote aeree 25 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 25 Interval SHOOUNG EE 25 D S C PLAYBACK ssiscsssaicsscsasscassvcascsacaresecteossstuss 26 Normal Playback Of Images 26 Auto Playback Of Images ssssssesneeeeeens 27 Index Playback Of Files 27 Removing On Screen Display 27 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C 28 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memoty Gal E 28 Resetting The File Name 28 Protecting PIGS o ooo eoe het 28 Deleting EE 29 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 29 Initialising A Memory Card 30 CONTENTS en 5 ADVANCED FEATURES 3l MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 3l Changing The Menu Settings 31 Recording Menus EEN 32 Playback Menus ENN 35 FEATURES FOR RECORDINCG 37 LEDEN PRI 37 EWG SIOW ar E 37 5 Second Recording 37 NIGMS CODO D 38 Snapshot For Video Recording 38 Manual Seet 38 Exposure Control 39 WIS OG di 39 Backlight Compensation 40 Spot Exposure Control 40 White Balance Adjustment 40 Manu
26. If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES 54 en CAUTIONS How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning Spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself
27. MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO gt pg 14 amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 53 J CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO REFERENCES TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set gt pg 15 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement 50 en TROUBLESHOOTING LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 46 A DUB ERROR CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode pg 46 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio lt pg 46 e Appears if A DUB
28. installing USB Mass Storage Class driver the installation might not be performed properly In this case follow the procedure described below to update the Device Manager and install USB Mass Storage Class driver properly NOTE Disconnect any other USB audio devices from PC before performing the following procedure Installing USB Mass Storage Class driver Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC pg 8 2 Click Start go to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the System icon 3 Select the Device Manager tab 4 Delete GR D290 in Other devices The model name depends on the connected camcorder 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder Restart the PC 6 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC Install USB Mass Storage Class driver c pg 5 7 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC Device driver is installed 8 Confirm the Removable Disk icon is displayed in My Computer Connections Windows Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image and video clip files in a memory card to the PC or to use PowerDirector 3 in capturing video To USB connector USB cable Camcorder To DV connector To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC To create DVD Video e For Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Use a DV
29. mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight You can find the latest information in English on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http www jvc victor co jp english index e html d Notice for Users Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http www jvc victor co jp english worldmap index e html please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready Proven Soe enee Desktop Laptop Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers CyberLink For details of CyberLink s technical support service refer to the Headme of each software lt pg 15 and the following website http www2 cli co jp products dvc i System Requirements m Windows The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator OS Windows 98 Second Edition 98SE pre installed Windows Millennium Edition Me pre installed Windows 2000 Professional 200
30. not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e f the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Scope function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred Live Slow This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW lt gt pg 31 32 The Live Slow indicator 3 appears 3 Press SLOW during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 37 5 Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording Set 5S to 5S pg 33 e The 5S indicator appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode automatically e Even if you p
31. of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The W indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON SS Helps cut down on noise created by wind The R indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT en 33 SYSTEM The Ed SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to Iw are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 25 38 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 25 38 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cas
32. on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The 2 indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The 2 gt indication stops rotating 9 Press W to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e t is also possible to dub from another camcorder ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration Core filter DV cable optional To DV IN OUT o o 0000 Ld O6 ooo I Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder F pg 20 4 Arte point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video uni s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcor
33. playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Also read CAUTIONS on pages 52 54 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc I Provided Accessories AC Adapter AP V17E or AP V14E 2 Power Cord only for AP V14E 3 Battery Pack BN VF707U S AV Cable 5 USB Cable Core Filter for USB cable c pg 12 for attachment CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V720U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted in the camcorder GR D290 only Shoulder Strap see the right column for attachment Lens Cap see the right column for attachment A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet GETTING STARTED cu 11 NOTES e In order to maintain optimum
34. set to M gt pg 31 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 33 VIDEO DISPLAY The VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 34 Factory preset BRIGHT rx pg 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback TIME CODE OFF ON rx pg 19 Time Code LANGUAGE PX 3i amp ENGLISH PYCCKMM The language setting can be changed lt pg 15 GR D290AH or GR D270AH only AUX MIC OFF ON r7 pg 34 AUX MIC ED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting Press LIGHT repeatedly to NS change the setting LED Light OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 3B A appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES e Be careful
35. sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK f Connections To A TV Or VCR To AV connector S AV cable provided Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable O Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 31 36 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF lt pg 31 36 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 31 36 NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supp
36. try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 31 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s m tut lt pg 35 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY e Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card e When the Power Switch is set to EY or M the currently selected image size appears Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or iw you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully f Language Settings The language on the display can be changed lt pg 31 34 36 set the Power Switch to fa while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select ISI and press MENU The CAM
37. use this camcorder as a player Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 20 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 14 e To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF lt pg 31 36 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication EDITING cu 43 e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 31 36 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 31 36 To use this camcorder as a recorder Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s output connectors 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 3 Set REC MODE to SP or LP gt pg 35 4 Set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN lt pg 31 36 Select S IN when using S VIDEO OUT connector on your TV VCR 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The A V IN or SIN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback
38. 0 pre installed Windows XP Home Edition XP pre installed or Windows XP Professional XP pre installed CPU Intel MMX Pentium at least 200 MHz RAM At least 64 MB Free hard disk space At least 10 MB for installation at least 500 MB recommended Connector USB connector Display Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with 16 bit color Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later For CyberLink DVD Solution In addition to the requirements above the following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink DVD Solution OS The same as requirements above For capturing DV pictures with USB connection USB 2 0 Windows XP which is pre installed or updated to Windows XP Service Pack 2 is necessary To update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 click Start and select Windows Update in All Programs For details refer to the Windows XP help or the Microsoft s web site http www microsoft com CPU Intel Pentium III at least 700 MHz Intel Pentium 4 at least 2 2 GHz recommended RAM At least 128 MB at least 256 MB DDR recommended Free hard disk space At least 300 MB for installation at least 10 GB for creating DVD video at least 1 GB for creating VCD Connector USB 2 0 connector or IEEE1394 i LINK connector For capturing DV pictures with USB connection Windows XP equipped with USB 2 0 connector is necessary Miscellaneous DirectX 9 0a or later DirectX 9 0 is in
39. 6 en GETTING STARTED Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to EY or fw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to IM or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 18 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER BRIGHT Ti 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select T and press MENU The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select BRIGHT and press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Press or until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equip
40. A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a cassette lt pg 16 2 Load a memory card lt pg 17 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode except SLOW c pg 31 32 4 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 6 set rra pip COPY to ON pg 31 35 7 Press gt I to start playback 8 At the point you want to dub press ki again to engage Still Playback 9 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The a gt KFJ indication appears during dubbing NOTES e To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 9 using the remote control gt pg 24 e Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels i Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select NO RESET and press MENU The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press or to select EXECUTE and press MENU The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVCO00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder
41. A2BIT MIX E ini BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL D Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 35 2 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 21 Sb Live Slow Indicator lt pg 37 el Snapshot Indicator lt pg 35 38 Tape Speed c pg 32 gt Playback kk Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt lt Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt Il Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running 6 Sound Input For Audio Dubbing pg 46 Battery Remaining Power Indicator gt pg 49 Date Time pg 34 36 GETTING STARTED cu 9 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 20 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 pg 16 Time Code c pg 34 36 O Lf Auxiliary Microphone Level ROM Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing pg 46 During D S C Playback 1 100 0013 D Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 27 Folder File Number c pg 27 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 49 4 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 16 GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is desi
42. APE END appears gt Replace with new cassette pg 16 e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant e This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 31 34 TROUBLESHOOTING y 47 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink e Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg 31 32 41 42 Digital Zoom does not work e 25X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 100X or 800X pg 32 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Video and D S C Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback lt pg 22 e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover
43. Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card lt gt pg 30 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your near
44. BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time LCD monitor on GETTING STARTED Battery pack Viewfinder on BN VF707U 1 hr 25 min BN VF714U 2 hr 20 min BN VF733U 5 hr
45. C range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch MENU DATA Power Switch Lock Button Te eis OFF PLAY POWER CHARGE POWER CHARGE lamp VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position EY Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display Iw Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 31 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording
46. CD monitor viewfinder Set the Power Switch to IM 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator Tel appears A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press or to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press MENU e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold MENU over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the fein indicator disappears NOTES e You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE pg 33 e STROBE in PROGRAM AE c pg 42 e Digital Zoom lt pg 19 e Manual Exposure Control e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction To change the setting Set EA to the desired mode lt pg 31 e The s
47. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 6 GR D270 2 NS 4g DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Regui TT op Digital Video Camera read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH http www jvc co jp english cyber For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 47 TERMS Back cover MultiMediaCard To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 31 33 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1383 001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro style scene transitions lt pg 41 brightens the image darkened by backlight l pg 40 Fade in e You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation N is available lt pg 40 Spot Exposure Control D W I V dio y Ty n Fade cat Program AE with Special Effects BEE For example SPORTS mode allows fast ata attery moving images to be captured one frame ata You can check the battery status by simply time for vivid stable slow motion r pg 42 pressing the DATA button c pg 14 BATTERY CONDIT
48. Design and specifications subject to change without notice TERMS A e EE 14 PUMA OR emet TE 33 Audio Dubbing EE 46 B Backlight Compensation 40 Ballery Pack uisi eeu uis 13 14 52 ST NIC EUN 33 Blah Se8l E 21 C Changing The Menu Settings 31 36 Charging The Battery Pack 13 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 D Data Battery EE 14 Date Time Settings 15 Deleting EE 29 Demonstration Mode A 33 Digital Image Stabilisation DIS 32 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format wo Mer rd 29 30 DUD DING sacro a adco 28 43 44 E Exposure Control e 39 I Ju Le SE 34 Initialising A Memory Card 30 Insert Editihg WEE 46 IER Bole Wm 39 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 16 18 EDI Mene RE 37 LIVE STOW RE 37 Loading A Cassette nk 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual FOCUS eer 38 Memory Card WEEN 17 52 Motor Drive Mode eese 38 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited N NIGHTS CODEC diirai anana ANT ARMY EDDA EU UE BUE di 38 P Picture E TEE 34 Playback Sound EE 35 Playback Special Effects 24 Power Linked Operation 15 Program AE With Special Effects
49. ERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press or to select LANGUAGE and press MENU 6 Press or to select the desired language and press MENU 7 Press or to select URETURN and press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE LANGUAGE AUX MIC CLOCK ADJ URETURN OFF ENGLISH ON 20 12 05 17 30 Xo OxXlE e GIA CAMERA DISPLAY LANGUAGE mx pi ENGLISH PYCCKMM XD OX ORE GETTING STARTED cu 15 Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback lt pg 31 36 Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings on the left column 2 Press or to select CLOCK ADJ and press MENU The parameter for Day is highlighted 3 Press or to input the day and press MENU Repeat to input the month year hour and minute 4 Press or to select URETURN and press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes Grip Adjustment Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK 20 12 05 ADJ 17 30 XD OXjzX e ANE GETTING STARTED 1
50. ES e f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover GETTING STARTED cu 17 Loading Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase GR D290 only Card Cover MEMORY CARD Write erase protection tab Clipped edge Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with th
51. ION 100 m MAX TIME Ir 50 EE us min FINDER ILIN I iL min 0 You can record and play back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed The sound is recorded and played back in real time gt pg 37 You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light pg 37 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e f you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter shut it down and unplug it immediately Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it Mi Ge is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfi
52. LAY P to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T e To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and v Down e To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt during video playback NOTES e Zoomcan also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image papa CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots IK gan erger ouer 1599 99 playback T press PLAY EFFECT Les d gt 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disap
53. Press kill to start Auto Playback e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images r pg 26 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Press or to move the frame to the desired file e Press to display the previous page Press to display the next page 4 Press MENU The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number D S C PLAYBACK gy 27 Removing On Screen Display Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or to select DISPLAY and press MENU The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or to select OFF and press MENU The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear e To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder file number MENU DISPLAY OFF ON Battery remaining power indicator DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 cu ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To
54. Q Q Infrared beam transmitting window e Transmits the beam signal VIDEO PLAYBACK cu 23 The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY PAUSE Button e Pauses the tape i pg 24 Up Button pg 24 SLOW Rewind Button pg 24 REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape lt pg 21 e Displays previous file in a memory card lt pg 26 Left Button lt pg 24 INSERT Button lt pg 46 SHIFT Button c pg 24 DISPLAY Button lt pg 22 43 SLOW Forward Button r pg 24 PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape lt pg 20 e Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card lt pg 27 FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape lt pg 21 e Displays next file in a memory card lt pg 26 Right Button lt pg 24 Q9 A DUB Button lt pg 46 Q STOP Button e Stops the tape pg 20 e Stops Auto Playback pg 27 Down Button pg 24 EFFECT Button c pg 24 Q EFFECT ON OFF Button c pg 24 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m 9 Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 19 24 Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder 2 S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also availabl
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56. UTTER NEISES LPEE 2X RETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gw 31 Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER Selected menu icon lt pg 41 blinks PROGRAM AE Selected lt pg 42 parameter EXPOSURE PROGRAM AE pg 39 amp spoRTs EA W BALANCE Mi SPOTLIGHT pg 40 a et TWILIGHT 1 Press or to select CLASSIC FILM e a m STROBE the desired parameter x Y e Example FA PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press MENU Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA c pg 32 Selected menu icon z MANUAL gt pg 32 SYSTEM c pg 33 CAMERA DISPLAY blinks Selected function ERI CAMERA a Bean BS e en E VIDEO lt gt pg 35 8 GAIN UP AGC VIDEO DISPLAY Kai pg 36 1 Press or toselect PEON the desired function Sub Menu and press MENU The Sub Menu appears Gh REC vr T e Example CAMERA z cni Menu fal 2 Press or toselect the desired parameter 3 Press MENU Selection is complete e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other 1 eu REC MODE E7 SOUND MODE fee ZOO 25 SNAP SLOW FULL EE Esp ECTS Ton function menus GAIN UP AGC 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen returns x RETURN e Rep
57. al White Balance Adjustment 41 Wipe Or Fader Effects 41 Program AE With Special Effects 42 EDITING Loo enccova eot en ee aa falute 43 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 43 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 44 Connection To A Personal Computer 45 Audio Dubbing RE 46 Insert e le Le EE 46 REFERENCES 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 USER MAINTENANCE 5 Uu VE 52 SPECIFICATIONS vsssssccsscsssssesssstucscanscosssacieucssssiees 55 TERMS Back cover Controls D Stop Button W pg 20 Index Button INDEX lt pg 27 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT lt gt pg 40 Play Pause Button amp M lt pg 20 Manual Focus Button FOCUS lt pg 38 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 20 Menu select Button 7 pg 15 Quick Review Button G pg 20 4 Fast Forward Button PP lt pg 20 Menu select Button pg 15 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 38 Menu Button MENU c pg 31 Data Battery Button DATA lt pg 14 VIDEO MEMORY Switch r pg 14 LED Light Button LIGHT lt pg 37 Dioptre Adjustment Control lt pg 16 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT lt pg 25 38 Live Slow Button SLOW pg 31 37 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 19 Speake
58. allation from I the choices below Select the desired language and click OK Then CyberLink DVD Solution Setup screen appears Click Next License Agreement screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement End User License Agreement EULA Do not install or use the software until you hav obs ei cepted all of the lice Ens Permi mum S use ti the software is MER E ur agreeing to the pee Ce or use 5d the verus e dE bd be ened 5 be eme ofthe licet ms Acceptance will bind gally ei eable Bates v ith CyberL i nk Con Ir ees LICENSE AND whe WARRANTY This nt between you the end user and CyberLink Corp CyberLink By Do you accept all the ore of the preceding mien ep nearer y you choose No the setup will close To install CyberLink DYD Soluti Click Yes Customer Information screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup Customer Information Please enter your information Typ ie below You must also type the ie of your company and the product D kav The ees CD4 fon is S EE with Ss ae Gig User Name User Company Name Confirm your information and click Next e t is possible to change the information Then Choose Destination Location Screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup Choose Destination Location Select folde
59. cable instead of a USB cable to capture video from a tape e For Windows XP In addition you can capture DV pictures from a tape with USB connection USB 2 0 even if the PC has no IEEE1394 connector The USB 1 1 connector on the PC cannot be used epe pg ee SSS DV cable optional PC To USB connector To IEEE1394 connector 4 e mm E P EUH CE L 4 7 ER SE SE NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack e When the USB cable or DV cable is connected turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC If PowerDirector 3 does not recognize the camcorder exit PowerDirector 3 once then start it again If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub Do not use an extension USB cable When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC e Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector Viewing the Contents of a
60. dard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SPECIFICATIONS cu 55 Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images r pg 25 For Connectors S AV S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analogue S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio input 300 mV rms 50 KQ analogue stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analogue stereo Microphone input 93 5 mm stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 Full speed for GR D270 High speed for GR D290 compliant Supports at the maximum of Full Speed 12 Mbps when using USB Mass Storage Class driver AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V 1A REFERENCES Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E
61. der NOTES e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom lt pg 24 or Playback Special Effects 7 pg 24 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 35 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The Z gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The lt gt indication stops rotating 9 Press W to retur
62. dware devices USB Disk on JVC DV Camera Storage Display device components Close The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears Click OK Windows 2000 Me If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears click OK and then click Close e Windows 2000 XP gt Stop a Hardware device Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely e USB Mass Storage Device S Generic volume E ee JVC GRED290 DSB Device Cancel e Windows Me Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely 23 USB Disk vc GR p290 The model name depends on the connected camcorder Disconnect the USB cable Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off i Connections Macintosh Connect the USB cable to copy still image or video clip files in a memory card to the PC To USB To USB connector connector np Camcorder To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack e When the USB cable is connected turning on or off the camc
63. e 1 copy of the Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes 3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM 1 You may not reverse engineer decompile disassemble revise or modify the Program except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law 2 You may not copy or use the Program in whole or in part other than as expressly specified in this Agreement 3 You have no right to grant a license to use the Program and may not distribute rent lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program LIMITED WARRANTY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR Program ON YOUR PC The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan Limited UVC to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Should You not agree to the terms hereof You may not install or use the Program HOWEVER INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4 COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor and remain vested in JVC and such licensor The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries and related Conventions 2 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 Subject to the conditions of this Agreement JVC grants to You a non exclusive right to use the Pr
64. e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s S AV connector first set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN in VIDEO Menu lt pg 31 36 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged e Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE for CAMERA DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY is set to ON c pg 31 34 36 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE IIl Confirm the time code at this point c pg 19 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE I 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE IIl The IC indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP B NOTES e Program
65. e between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON gt pg 33 VIDEO RECORDING cw 19 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 Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames z 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 20 in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during
66. e that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode maintains superior image quality uses SVRT for high speed rendering and has a host of other advanced video editing features You can export video files as DV format AVI to record on a DV tape NOTE If PowerProducer or PowerDirector is already installed uninstall the software then install the supplied CyberLink DVD Solution Digital Photo Navigator 1 0 This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of formats G 726 decoder This is an audio decoder for video clips created by the camcorder extension asf NOTE Install G 726 decoder only when the camcorder is equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function LI Load the provided CD ROM into the PC After a moment the SETUP screen appears e From the SETUP screen you can install the desired driver or software e f the SETUP screen does not appear double click the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window 2 Click Install on the right side of the desired software and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation The installation of the selected driver or software starts The procedure differs depending on the driver or the software CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Following steps are the example of CyberLink DVD Solution on Windows XP Choose Setup Language screen appears Choose Setup Language EX Select the language for this inst
67. e with the Power Switch set to PLAY VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK GS co PAUSE or Zoom T W al bas T A Up SLOW 41 les e SLOW I gt PLAY AA es Dy gt Right lt Left STOP or V Down SHIFT i C Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes e To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE I e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY kl NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt I or I gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW al repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW 4l or I gt is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 32X at any time during video playback and D S C playback 1 Press P
68. eaker eee START STOP o e PAUSE REW OEST PLAY INSERT e amp o STOP CADUB Stereo Microphone Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE Ill The II S and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP B To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX lt pg 31 35 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 f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 BIT recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 BIT audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops e Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector
69. eat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT f Recording Menus I CAMERA The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and m However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to Iw Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e Audio Dubbing lt pg 46 and Insert Editing lt pg 46 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 25X When set to 25X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged 100X
70. ecord Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Hecording From The Middle Of A Tape lt pg 20 e To turn the beep sounds off c pg 31 33 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward 0h25m While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu c pg 31 34 e Colou
71. ect 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 LCD Monitor e To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit e For safety DO NOT Open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use e Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric field
72. elected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting c Manual White Balance Adjustment 8 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 7 HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set EJ to AUTO pg 31 Or set the Power Switch to EY f Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting to m 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Select MWB in A W BALANCE menu c pg 31 then press and hold MENU until E begins blinking a paper e When the setting is completed NA stops blinking 4 Press MENU twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator Hi is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually lt gt pg 38 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function fo
73. es e When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or tw e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e f DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFP ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset 3 CAMERA DISPLAY e The fa CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to E3 However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to Iw e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUX MIC are effective only for shooting Factory preset BRIGHT rx
74. est JVC dealer USER MAINTENANCE cu 51 UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE e Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES 52 en CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding
75. g will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full e The function Animation in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Lock Button MENU T Load a memory card gt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored image is displayed 4 Press to display the previous file Press to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 and 1024 x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control lt pg 24 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 26 2
76. gned exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked Y and memory cards marked es 249 or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for a while the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 5096 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during
77. harging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields Such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources Out of dir
78. he core filter to the camcorder Power This camcorders 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack Power switch POWER CHARGE lamp Battery pack mount PUSH BATT Battery pack Arrow ZF A mark oA u To DC connector Open the cover _ To AC outlet AC Adapter ex AP V17E 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 with the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 7 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder GETTING STARTED cw 13 To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC
79. heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 4 EN 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 strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or ina 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 camcorde
80. highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD AUTO monitor gt pg 16 18 gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set e When the LCD monitors fluorescent light reaches GAIN UP to AGC or OFF lt pg 31 32 the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Other problems gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the The POWE RICHARGE lamp on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder camcorder does not light during charging e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black gt To protect the battery it is recommended to spots or bright spots of light red graen Of blue charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to may PD constantly on the LGD monitor or the 35 C pg 52 viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the e The battery pack is not attached firmly tape This is not due to any defect of the unit gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach Effective dots more than 99 99 it firmly pg 13 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery gt pg 13 e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder gt Push in the memory card a few more times c pg 17
81. ide help Readme m CyberLink DVD Solution Following steps are the example of CyberLink PowerDirector 3 Click Start go to All Programs or Programs CyberLink DVD Solution PowerDirector and then click User s Guide Help Readme depending on your pone Bos ofr shut Geen INFORMATION The programs in CyberLink DVD Solution are versions with limited functionality The User s Guide and Help files are written for the commercial version available in stores For information about the differences with the commercial version see the Readme file for the respective program m Digital Photo Navigator e The instruction manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF format Right click the CD ROM icon in My Computer then click Open Double click the Docs folder Open the Start pdf file and click the button of the desired language Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader must be installed to read PDF files e Adobe Reader can be loaded from Adobe s web site http www adobe com SRL M Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PC SHOOT the moving images SHOOT the still images Cassette Memory Card s s Camcorder TRANSFER the moving TRANSFER ite siii images images via the USB or DV cable via the USB cable with PowerDirector 3 ri iij ru D Ili s s EDIT moving images with CREATE ana ENJOY the PowerDirector 3 picture albu
82. in or close and re open the LCD monitor D S C RECORDING cw 25 Approximate Number of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Image Size Picture Quality Image Size Picture MultiMediaCard Quality 16 MB 32 MB Optional Provided GR D290 only Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting set INT SHOT to ON pg 31 35 e INTERVAL and appear 2 Set INT TIME to the desired shooting interval lt pg 31 35 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT e First shot is taken after 2 seconds e The PHOTO indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken e The clock icon OX turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken e The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed 5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 EN To cancel Interval Shooting mode Set INT SHOT to OFF in step 1 NOTES e To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting lt pg 28 e Interval Shootin
83. ing Device Manager Windows 98SE only lt pg 7 The folders in the memory card appear Removable Disk I No File Edit View Favorites Tools Help P Search Folders ie Still images Video clips Navigation data DPOF setting data Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM Contains folders with still images extension jpg DCVI Contains folders with video clips extension asf e The DCVI folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NAVI Contains folders with navigation data e The NAVI folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with NAVIGATION function NOTES e Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the camcorder e Never disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor e f you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so e he file extension may not appear depending on the FOLDER option setting of Windows Copying Files to
84. ing Icon pg 25 Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon c pg 25 ERT Appears during shooting m Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded m Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card Picture Quality P FINE and ES STANDARD in order of quality 7 pg 34 Remaining Number Of Shots lt pg 25 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording Clock Icon c pg 25 During E Video And D S C Recording a j W PHOTO 10 p Operation Mode c pg 14 2 jeg Night Scope Indicator gt pg 38 gt A Gain Up Mode 7 pg 32 LED Light Indicator pg 37 White Balance Indicator lt pg 41 eg Spot Exposure Control Indicator lt gt pg 40 D Backlight Compensation Indicator lt gt pg 40 Exposure Adjustment Indicator c pg 39 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator lt pg 42 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 39 Approximate Zoom Ratio pg 19 9 Zoom Indicator pg 19 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 25 38 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow gt pg 37 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder 7 pg 16 2 Battery Remaining Power Indicator lt gt pg 49 3 Date Time pg 15 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator lt gt pg 38 During Video Playback eege PD
85. ing condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Set the Power Switch to MJ 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Press or to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer AA or A will blink 4 Press MENU Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to D Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA gt and A Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the Power Switch to wj
86. is camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 30 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed GETTING STARTED 18 en VIDEO RECORDING f Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading A Cassette lt pg 16 VIDEO MEMORY VIDEO d qu Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Km et AAE Lock Button L CVZ POWER CHARGE Lamp Recording Start Stop Button Remove the lens cap lt pg 11 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed e To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 32 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button 4 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape NOTES e f the R
87. le format To view a still image double click the still image file extension jeg Video dips Only for the camcorder equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function Use the Windows Media Player version 6 4 or later You can download the Windows Media Player from the Microsoft web site at http www microsoft com If you cannot play back a video clip file extension asf that you have opened with the Windows Media Player connect to the Internet and then try opening the file The software that is needed in order to play back the file will be downloaded automatically and then the file will be played back If the video clip plays but without the audio install the G 726 decoder from the CD ROM Disconnecting the USB Cable Windows Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder When using Windows 98SE Confirm that 5 is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e If is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop If the camcorder is connected to the PC correctly the Removable Disk icon appears 3 Right click the Removable Disk icon in the cud My Computer Find window Copy Disk A menu appears Sharing 4 Click Eject in Format the menu Create Sho
88. less reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC 2 If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect 3 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution interpretation and performance of this Agreement Victor Company of Japan Limited NOTE If You acquired the Program in Germany the provisions of Sections 4 Limited Warranty and 5 Limited Liability provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement a CAUTION e Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual e Use only the provided CD ROM Never use any other CD ROM to run this software e Do not attempt to modify this software e Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment 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 center hole e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its
89. ly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4j indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod OFF Disables 5 Second Recording 5S Enables 5 Second Recording lt pg 37 Anim Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The _ indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE W For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio
90. ly instead of the battery pack lt pg 14 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on Playback Using The Remote Control The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible lt pg 24 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery 2 CR2025 holder by pushing the lock CZ tab YV 2 insert the battery in the Lock tab holder and be sure to have the mark visible Pull out the battery wl 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a Click Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may Cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor Buttons And Functions ii Ge call bes 077 o c 9 LOS T o gt 1 4D S o i
91. m with PC Digital Photo Navigator 1 0 CREATE the DVD or VCD with PowerProducer 2 Gold L PLAYBACK the DND or VCD Use of PowerProducer 2 Gold products dvc PC i alone is enough for creating a DVD Player DVD or VCD with ease http www2 cli co jp D
92. n located on the switch 4 To start playback press I 5 To stop playback press W e During Stop mode press ga to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV lt gt pg 22 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When a cable is connected to the S AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press KI during playback 2 To resume normal playback press ku again e f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt for forward search or a for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press kl e During playback press and hold kb or ga The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search
93. n to the normal playback mode NOTES e f no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF c pg 31 36 e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 32 Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable To DV IN OUT Core filter JSB cable DV cable provided optional Core filter To USB connector To DV connector When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC e Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector EDITING cy 45 A Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC GR D290 only B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software GR D290 only software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messe
94. nder playback are possible anywhere e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries EN 3 Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the
95. nger NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers e t is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 14 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using ADVANCED FEATURES USB and or appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while b is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage 46 en EDITING Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes gt pg 32 e Use the provided remote control Microphone Connector Sp
96. ning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings lt pg 32 36 Lock Button Power Switch VIDEO MEMORY MENU 1 For Video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK c pg 26 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 18 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press or to select the desired function and press MENU The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and Screen for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu WIPE FADER OFF Wil FADER WHITE Bx FADER BLACK SOUND MODES arenes NARRATION OFF REC MODE XS E FADER B W OJ gt us OFF WI PE CORNER BLANK SRCH WI PE WI NDOW S AV INPUT OFF WIPE SL IDE WI PE DOOR WI PE SCROLL WIPE SH
97. o dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 40 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 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 Page CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect I STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Dubbing To Or From A VCR To S AV connector S AV cable provided To S VIDEO IN or OUT O Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN OUT connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable To
98. ogram JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program JVC s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW You may install and use the Program JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE LIMITED LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PA
99. order or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC e f you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub e Do not use an extension USB cable TEL i MM USB cable CQ N Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable See above On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears The memory card icon appears on the desktop e The name of the memory BW card icon is Untitled i Unlabeled or No name We recommend that you name the icon to tell it from the other removable disks or folders Double click the memory card icon on the desktop CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE The folders in the memory card appear Copying Files to the PC es tv A M Macintosh view Computer H Search 4 items 216 9 MB available Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC 1 Double click the memory card icon on WM the desktop
100. parameter SOUND MODE STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L X Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R A Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo pg 46 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt pg 43 44 OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card lt pg 28 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT BLANK SRCH rx pg 21 Blank Search S AV INPUT OFF Disables audio video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 43 AN IN Enables audio video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 43 S IN Enables audio S video signal input from the S AV connector lt pg 43 SYSTEM Each setting is linked with kad SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is
101. pears e To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again e To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above f Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading a Memory Card c pg 17 SNAPSHOT W ech VIDEO MEMORY Power Switch 9 ES Lock Button KR D Remove the lens Cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 18 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or W while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality rx pg 31 34 9 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files t pg 29 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF rx pg 31 33 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or iw and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder aga
102. ped with studs Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Make sure the window side is facing out protection tab Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labelled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it NOT
103. performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder GETTING STARTED Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Buckle Strap guide 12 cn GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter 3cm 1 Ss ao 1 NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with t
104. pg 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to GY or iw ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control lt pg 22 43 TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording pg 19 LANGUAGE rx 3i amp ENGLISH PYCCKMM The language setting can be changed lt pg 15 GR D290AH or GR D270AH only AUX MIC OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected i pg 8 CLOCK ADJ r pg 15 Date Time Settings 2 DSC Factory preset QUALITY FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE Bai and STANDARD FX in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality a
105. r CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage GETTING STARTED 6 WV Yo eases 6 Provided Accessories 11 POWE d T 13 Operation Mode saseeennnnnnnneeennnneneesssssnn reene 14 Date Time Settings 15 EI dee E on E 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 16 Tripod Wein dl e nai art castes doen jes Sensit xmas seats 16 Loading Unloading A Cassette 16 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 17 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Te Tell e DEE 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 18 ZOOMING D 19 Journalistic Shooting 19 MME COGO EE 19 Q ick REVIEW n 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK scsccsssscasssteccassusccescesisevetsescesee 20 Normal Playback 20 UE Ee Ee i et tod iced enti 20 Shuttle Searehi clon b m E ERE Us 21 Blank Search eeeeeeeeenenenes 21 Connections To A TV Or VCR 22 Playback Using The Remote
106. r Volume Control VOL lt gt pg 20 di Battery Release Button PUSH BATT lt gt pg 13 2 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 18 3 Power Switch ID M PLAY OFF lt pg 14 Lock Button pg 14 5 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT lt pg 16 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers USB Universal Serial Bus Connector lt gt pg 45 Q9 S Video Audio Video Input Output Connector S AV lt pg 22 43 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 13 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i Link lt pg 44 45 Microphone connector MIC c pg 34 46 An optional microphone can be used during video recording and audio dubbing To stabilise the microphone use of an optional shoe adapter is recommended i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 21 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 13 18 GETTING STARTED Other Parts Monitor Latch pg 18 LCD Monitor lt pg 18 19 Viewfinder lt gt pg 16 Card Cover MEMORY CARD c pg 17 Battery Pack Mount lt pg 13 Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 11 Speaker pg 20 Grip Strap lt pg 15 Lens LED Light lt gt pg 37 When using an optional conversion lens it may cover this area and block the light Remote Sensor pg 23 Camera Sensor Be caref
107. r 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 f Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to Iw 3 Set E to the desired mode lt pg 31 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 41 To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects lt pg 42 In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out ES WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset Wel FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white Screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner
108. r where Setup will install files Setup will install CyberLink DVD Solution in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder fold Destination Folder C Program Files CyberLink DVD Solution Click Next Setup Type screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup Setup Type Choose the setup type that best suits your needs Please select the software you want to install from the following list CyberLink PowerDirector CyberLink PowerProducer Select the program s you want to install then click Next Wait for a moment until the installation is finished When the installation is finished Setup Complete screen appears Click Finish Restarts the PC For Windows 98SE Me 2000 Before Setup Complete screen appears Question screen appears Click Yes Then DMA setting screen appears Click OK Setup Complete screen appears Click Finish to restart the PC Install all of the desired software or driver in the same way To display SETUP screen double click the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window NOTE If you perform installation of a software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE only If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before
109. red bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction pg 48 Looming Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle i Digital zoom zone 25X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 38 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 800X or it can be switched to 25X magnification using the optical zoom lt pg 32 e Zoom magnification of over 25X 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 the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 33 e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distanc
110. ress the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu c pg 32 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to Anim the 5 Second Recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to Iw 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator X appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity e A appears beside OO while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES e During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out e Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects lt pg 42
111. rtcut The Removable Properties Disk icon disappears e f the icon does not disappear wait for a while and then proceed to step 5 5 Disconnect the USB cable e f any message appears click OK Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ui When using Windows 2000 Me XP Confirm that 5 is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e if is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double pe a click the E Bite 3 05PM Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the status bar The Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Windows XP If not wait a while then go to step 5 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop e Windows 2000 XP X Safely Remove Hardware EN Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices e USB Mass Storage Device USB Mass Storage Device at GR D290 Properties Display device components Close Ou e Windows Me ez Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Har
112. s speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater CAUTIONS cu 53 e To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture gute playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions
113. s well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used lt pg 25 640 x 480 1024 x 768 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs i pg 25 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY REC SELECT O3 TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt T3 s v TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP SLOW selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording INT SHOT OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting pg 25 INT TIME 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting lt pg 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 35 Playback Menus D VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 31 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired
114. stalled automatically Supported media DVD Video DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD R DL DVD VR DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM VideoCD CD R RW For more details refer to CyberLink web site http www gocyberlink com english products powerproducer 2_gold comp_dvd_drives jsp m Macintosh The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC Hardware iMac iBook Power Mac G4 or G5 PowerBook G3 or G4 eMac equipped with a USB connector OS Mac OS 9 0 4 to 9 2 2 Mac OS X 10 1 5 10 2 1 to 10 2 8 10 3 1 to 10 3 5 RAM At least 64 MB Mac OS 9 At least 128 MB Mac OS X e The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements If your PC does not meet the system requirements above you can use the optional USB reader writer CU VUSD70 the PC card adapter CU VPSD60O or the floppy disk adapter CU VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC Refer to JVC Accessories on our world web site at http www jvc victor co jp english accessory Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders
115. the PC Windows Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC 1 Perform the procedure in Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows lt gt pg 9 2 My Pictures File Edit view Favorites Tools Help d Folders ER Address a C Documents and Settingsl JVC My Docurrents My Pictures A J Search vi SE m Summer Memories Pe E bo Sample Pictures File and Folder Tasks ici Rename this Folder The folders in the memory card appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it e For example create a new folder in the My Pictures folder 3 Select the folder to be copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder File Edit View Favorites Tools Help e Q Back J jo Search Address ICH EADCIM e Order prints online 4 3 Print pictures File and Folder Tasks a e To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder e To copy video clips Copy the folder within the DCVI folder gt gt gt e appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the camcorders LCD monitor ae a E Playing Back Files on the PC Windows Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG fi
116. ul not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone lt pg 46 Stud Hole lt pg 16 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 16 Cassette Holder Cover pg 16 EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only sao 0 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 41 2 Tape Running Indicator pg 18 Rotates while tape is running 3 Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 33 4 Live Slow Indicator lt pg 37 Snapshot Indicator c pg 38 5 Recording Speed Mode SP LP c pg 32 Tape Remaining Time pg 18 REC Appears during recording lt pg 18 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 18 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode gt pg 46 9 5S Anim Displays the 5 Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode gt pg 33 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 33 Time Code pg 34 36 2 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS lt pg 32 3 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 32 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder L DIR Auxiliary Microphone Level ROU Indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected c pg 36 AUX MIC During D S C Recording Only Image Size 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 c pg 34 Interval Shooting Icon lt pg 25 8 Shoot
117. under backlit conditions Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Press BACK LIGHT lt pg 40 gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them lt pg 28 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright When the image is printed from the printer e The subject is too bright a black bar appears at the bottom of the gt Set FH to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 42 POI SEN e This is not a malfunction White Balance cannot be activated gt By recording with DIS activated pg 31 32 e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE this can be avoided mode is activated e A Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone When the camcorder is connected via the MONOTONE mode before setting White DV connector the camcorder does not Balance pg 42 operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power The Black amp White Fader does not work t rrad on p ugg HIM H e The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again mode is activated then operate it gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE E e 42 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish The image looks like the shutter speed is e n places subject to low temperature images too slow become dark due to the characteristics of the When shooting in the dark the unit becomes LCD monitor This is not a malfunction
118. using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so ELM Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format To view a still image either double click the still image file extension jpg or drag and drop the file on the application icon Video clips Only for the camcorder equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function Use the Windows Media Player for Mac version 6 4 or later You can download the Windows Media Player for Mac from the Microsoft web site at http www microsoft com Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the Trash icon e f the confirmation message appears click OK 2 Confirm that b is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e f is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding Disconnect the USB cable Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off A 0 I User s Guide Help Readme This manual ony refers to software installation and PC connection For more details of each software refer to its user s gu

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