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JVC GR-DVL9800 Camcorder User Manual

1. Flash Brightness Adjustment F pg 35 While charging the flash blinks and the flash will not fire Although noise may appear this is not a malfunction and is not recorded It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash SS ENDO Flash Brightness Adjustment an When a snapshot F pg 18 20 is taken in the dark the MENU BRIGHT eck ora fires the flash gt pg 34 and adjusts the Wheel rightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Power Switch Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Lock Button Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select fl and press it MANUAL MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select FLASH ADJ and press it The parameter appears To intensify the flash rotate MENU BRIGHT towards Displ To weaken the flash rotate it towards play Adjustment range 3 to 3 EE MANUAL MENU E Menu Screen Te ae Press MENU BRIGHT Rotate it to select RETURN al IMER and press it twice to close the Menu Screen TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT NOTE When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 5 and take
2. 2X horizontal high density e To zoom in during Progressive Slow Motion press T W on the remote control at the desired scene e After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes 4 To end Progressive Slow Motion press W 2X vertical high density NOTES To protect the video heads Progressive Slow Motion Playback is performed only up to 2 minutes in Slow Forward and only up to 1 minute in Slow Rewind f a tape recorded in High Speed Recording mode is 4X high density dubbed between 2 video units except when the player is GR DVL9800 or GR DVL9700 and the recorder is GR DVL9800 Progressive Slow Motion Playback of the dubbed tape is not possible When editing with JLIP Video Producer provided software Playback Special Effects and Fade Wipe effects do not function properly in images recorded in High Speed Recording mode During Progressive Slow Motion Playback the following functions are disabled STROBE and VIDEO ECHO of Playback Special Effects lt pg 71 f the tape reaches a portion which was not recorded in High Speed Recording mode during Progressive Slow Motion Playback Progressive Slow Motion changes to normal Slow Motion f images recorded in High Speed Recording mode are RM V716U output via the PRINTER connector the images will be provided printed as shown in the illustration on the left 3O0en MENU BRIGHT Whe
3. I Rewind Button lt lt Fast Forward Button gt gt Stop Button W Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press gt H during playback 2 To resume normal playback press I again f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When gt Il is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt HE During playback press and hold lt lt or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction SSS eno MENU BRIGHT Wheel SLOW Button Play Pause Button gt H Rewind Button lt lt Fast Forward Button gt gt Stop Button W Slow Motion Playback Allows slow speed search in the forward direction 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW more than approx 2 seconds After approx 2 minutes normal playback resumes e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds m To resume normal
4. M while pressing down the Lock Button Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Power Switch Shooting Mode Dial Lock Button To engage High Speed Recording Standby press HIGH SPEED while in the Record Standby mode e There are 3 High Speed Recording modes available as illustrated on the left Each time HIGH SPEED gt I is pressed the screen is switched To start High Speed Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button HIGH SPEED Button a To end High Speed Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button e To release the High Speed Recording mode press HIGH SPEED until the normal screen reappears NOTES The screen may jitter It is possible to copy scenes recorded in High Speed Recording mode from this camcorder only to another GR DVL9800 During High Speed Recording the following functions are disabled Fade Wipe effects I pg 38 39 Programme AE with special effects other than TWI LIGHT and SHUTTER pg 40 41 DIS pg Recording Start Stop Button Screen during High Speed Recording or playback of images recorded in High Speed Recording mode Normal Record Standby PAUSE 2X horizontal high density Suitable for recording horizontally moving scenes such as running 2X vertical high density Suitable for recording vertically moving scenes such as golf 4X high density Suitable for recording much
5. RM V716U provided 720 IE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the RM V716U MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control RM V716U F pg 68 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Q oto RM V716U provided aL Jex a Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES Ifthe VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some bra
6. Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby x TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 43 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode i 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 Se CLASSIC FILM 2 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Ces SZ NI EU ia CEN E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Dr VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available SLOW Slow Shutter 4 Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 251 SLOW 4X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 12 5th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity WE2 SLOW 10X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 5th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effec
7. 40 41 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out Shooting Mode Dial MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to PS All Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to DUAL The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored idvanced Features For Video And D S C cont FADE WIPE SELECTION fa Bd BW BI CO O amp amp and PR Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when you stop recording 7 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to VIDEO or PS then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function then press it Selection is complet
8. BN V607U BN V615U optional Thr 5 min BN V628U optional BN V856U optional NOTES 2 hrs 10 min 3 hrs 50 min 7 hrs 30 min 1 hr 20 min 2 hrs 40 min 4 hrs 30 min LCD monitor off Viewfinder on 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 Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes CF pg 6 To battery pack mount Power cord AC Power Adapter Charger AA V67EG or AA V67EK DC cord To AC outlet To DC OUT connector OS EN GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip Power Zoom Lever Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp l the grip Recording Start Stop button SOS Dioptre Adjustment Control Shooting Mode Dial PauseE Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting 1 Set the Power Switch to BY or M
9. CLOCK AD if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press MENU BRIGHT the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set en GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Make sure the PA pide 7 Slide OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then g out PaA swing 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 Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing Cassette holder cover 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place PUSH HERE To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This Recording mode To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it 30 min 30 min 45 m
10. To delete them remove protection first Once images are deleted they cannot be restored Check images before deleting 52 EN WAYBACK Advanced Features For D S C cont MENU Superimposing A Print Frame BRIGHT Wheel A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder A frame can be superimposed over a still image 7 Play back an image stored in the MultiMediaCard Press PRINT FRAME The Print Frame Index Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired print frame and press it Selection is complete The selected print frame is superimposed over the still image To Make The Print Frame Disappear press PRINT FRAME NOTES A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software Trans ferred print frames are displayed from print frame index number 010 and they can be used together with the print frames in the camcorder s memory For details on Display creating transferring print frames refer to the software instructions Fe Print Frame Index Depending on the images you play back the print frame S 901 _al 202 ia outline may become grainy or vague Ez ey PRINT FRAME Button Sl ENOO Initialising A MultiMediaCard ggite You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime After initialising all images and data stored in the Hier eres MultiMediaCard including those which have been
11. a larger value pg 35 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2 m gt pg 34 e Press the BACKLIGHT Button pg 42 SYMPTOM 15 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright 16 Digital Zoom does not work 17 Programme AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 18 The Black amp White Fader 18 does not work The Sepia Monotone or 19 The Dissolve function does not work POSSIBLE CAUSES 15 FLASH is set to ON in the Menu Screen e The subject is too bright 10X optical zoom is selected e The Shooting Mode Dial is set to DUAL VGA or XGA e P AE EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e WIDE MODE is set to PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 was attempted during Digital Zoom e High Speed Recording was attempted e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition The Power Switch is set to il Al d e Some functions are disabled during High Speed Recording e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered COR
12. in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Directory File Names and Image Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback oo set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the Menu Screen F pg 46 Or press DISPLAY TV to its VIDEO mode on the RM V716U remote control Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration F pg 58 If usinga VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual For GR DVL9800 owners only Set AV S VIDEO to OFF in the Menu Screen gt pg 46 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 Use the provided cables making sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or MultiMediaCard set the camcorder s Power Switch to E or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f you have a TV or speakers that are not special
13. or XGA 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 the Menu Screen on page 32 eee ENZO NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 72 77 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases eWhen shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed e When a tape is removed and re inserted during during recording shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape Minutes e When shooting on a blank portion located S d partway through the
14. p p 75 Q analogue 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo 300 mV rms 50 kQ analogue stereo 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant 3 5 mm stereo 506 pV rms high impedance unbalanced 3 5 mm stereo 2 5 mm 3 pole 3 5 mm 4 pole For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector AC Power Adapter Charger AA V67EG or AA V67EK Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions W x H x D Weight AA V67EG AA V67EK AC 110 V to 240 V u 50 Hz 60 Hz 23 W DC 7 2 Vee a DC 6 3 V 7Z 1 8 A 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm Approx 245 g Approx 300 g Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD EGEK QD 5 0026 1IAG d5 0086 IAG dD Printed in Japan 0100HOV KUN VP
15. 1 second increments AV S V 1DEO _ GR D VL9800 Press MENU BRIGHT to finish the setting only Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select lt 4RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 74 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected VCR Recording deck 75en Display Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Speaker MIC external microphone input connector PHONE headphones connector Remote sensor Stereo microphone DISPLAY PLAY RM V716U provided Located beneath the cover 1E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MCCA Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode CF pg 31 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections F pg 58 59 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE Hl 2 While holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAUSE II IIS appears 3 P
16. 33 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 35 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Programme AE with special effects and DIS F pg 32 38 41 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 54 EN 36 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 37 During recording sound cannot be heard 38 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 39 A MultiMediaCard cannot be played back 40 The tape is moving but there is no picture 41 The LCD monitor image is distorted 42 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 43 For GR DVL9800 owners There is no playback picture on the connected TV 44 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue TROUBLESHOOTING ont 36 The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 37 e The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector e The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playba
17. BRIGHT to select 5S and press it e 5S MODE appears Press the Recording Start Stop Button The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged Recording Start Stop Button To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 5 or set the Power Switch to E or OFF Display EE MANUAL MENU E SPERN A Eren To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Recording Mode SELF T IMER Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in 5S step 6 press SNAP MODE repeatedly until the desired BE rat 55o snapshot indicator is displayed then press M eae SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still FLASH ADJ gt pg 18 When 5S is set to ANIM gt pg 32 this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead CF pg 32 J N Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects T pg
18. CF pg 4 Ro o Random Assemble Editing CF pg 72 77 Record Standby sxcccaumaenmoreetanecameenms CF pg 16 Recording MOJE ceacnresmsnesnspoetponsiseneteztoansen CF pg 11 Red Eye Reduction ssccccccesessseeecees CF pg 34 Remote Control sscsniececeacieoseteineinesavisees CF pg 68 Rewind The Tape scscdsacsariceracsenensavencnndsverers CF pg 44 So Self Recording sassscssvessasteceseeasrcatesensceanasivess tF pg 17 Deli INGE PE CF pg 36 DEG E EE E EE EEEE ATA CF pg 41 Set Remote Control VCR Code 00 CF pg 72 Shooting Mode DUAL ciicictsiveisocecesseveazs CF pg 15 Shooting Mode VGA cccscccesesseteesesess CF pg 15 Shooting Mode XOGA gz ccetectuaetsrareeieneevad rpg 15 Shooting Mode Dial Position eessen CF pg 15 NS Hersiening CF pg 44 Shutter SPEed seses CF pg 41 Slow Motion Playback ceeeeeeeee CF pg 45 70 DIGW SIMIC sassasetszeiestaesicetvandessecntaaceeeteness CF pg 41 DIVAS hol saracenerne CF7 pg 18 20 26 Snapshot MOdE ssseccteecexquusasiedse seunetcases CF pg 19 21 Snapshot Search scccncepadsncanesnenmeaasereneasesesean CF pg 19 Sound Mode dessesccdcccevnsedscenawbacewees CF pg 31 46 47 Sp aker Volume aoncencasvieses tenecuenccueavencentens CF pg 44 Specifications 2 40scnicnccvaqesceasesaeensesaisese CF pg 98 99 OIC ME EE A T CF pg 42 DOQUCCZE seenior CF pg 32 EI VAC In cerir CF pg 44 SHOE ET E A ATN CF pg 41 Superimposing A Print Frame ssesssss
19. DVC00001 In the playback screen pg 48 the directory and only the last four digits of the file name are displayed VGA File size Displays the file size of the stored image There are 2 modes available XGA and VGA pg 15 MENU BRIGHT 001 Index number Wheel Index numbers are marked from 001 For example when 10 images are stored index number 001 to 010 if three images with index numbers 002 004 and 006 are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining images is 7 and the new index numbers range from 001 to 007 F S E Picture Quality mode Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 3 modes available FINE STANDARD and ECONOMY in order of quality pg 13 m Protect icon When an image is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality mode indicator and that image cannot be deleted Index number Selected image Power Switch Selected Image An image is framed in green like this when it is selected Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired image Index Playback You can view the images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to view CU 0G Pp INDEX SCREEN Button Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on pg 48 Playback Screen a 2 To acces
20. INF E A EE AE nha E CF pg 42 WAS LOCK oarenien R E CF pg 42 Journalistic SHOOUME vsecirsccsseervevedeneerdeenes CF pg 17 L LCD monitor Viewfinder Mca ONS panpa CF7 pg 88 91 Load A Tape ssssesssssssessssssssserseserssessesreesese CF pg 10 M Manual FOCUS orupstsansccgvanscssoacnanateseeueractstes CF pg 27 Menu Screen CAMERA MENU secere CF pg 31 Menu Screen DISPLAY MENU CF pg 33 46 Menu Screen IDSC MEIN scssansosistnanessgeeeus r pg 50 Menu Screen MANUAL MENU CF pg 32 33 Menu Screen VIDEO MENU sscissctesereteccss r pg 46 MONOTONE a cnuptesaacomabeganoreucoyenerinrenectnangaees CF pg 41 Motor Drive Mode ccesscsseesessensereeeses CF pg 18 MultiMediaCard sasntussciitiancdsasiersteuiedes CF pg 12 94 SSS P T Picture Quality Mode vecssssonancesesnsanscoereenss CF pg 13 Picture Wipe Dissolve cccceeeee CF pg 38 39 Playback Special Effects 2 0 0 ceeeeseeeeeees CF pg 71 Playback ZOON bersccns oasacsonsaeterseaeyoscawessins CF pg 70 Power Switch Position seeeeeeeeneeeeeees CF pg 14 Print Frame Deletion ccesseee CF pg 54 55 a o E EEEE E E r pg 61 Programme AE With Special Effects F7 pg 40 41 Progressive Mode sses CF pg 24 25 Progressive Slow Motion Playback CF pg 30 Progressive Wide scccsaseseasscesstnenasetncernsaceas CF pg 32 PrOWCUDE MVS cecereso a CF pg 50 Provided ACCESSONES sissrsissnivesisissisiriivosadean
21. Mode Setting CF pg 11 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully Tilt it upward downward for best viewability e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button BEE appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate MENU BRIGHT until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the view finder eee enl NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting a The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a powe
22. SSS el 9 PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame y FULL Snapshot mode with no frame y MULTI 4 Multi Analyser 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyser 9 A NEGA POSI Nega Posi mode There is the sound effect of a shutter closing When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to PS snapshot recording will be performed with higher quality CF pg 24 NOTES To remove the shutter sound BEEP TALLY on pg 31 f Digital Zoom is used while in the MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 mode Snapshot recording will be performed with 10X magnification In Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 the flash is disabled F pg 34 f Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Programme AE with special effects lt pg 40 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON L pg 32 the Stabiliser will be disabled To dub images recorded on a tape to a MultiMediaCard F pg 67 The flash is disabled during video recording To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires gt pg 34 During playback as well all snapshot modes except Nega Posi mode are available when O3 gt M COPY is set to OFF in the VIDEO MENU t pg 46 When a headphone set is conn
23. a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness Wheel Power Switch Lock Button sy Recording Start Stop Button Display Ma MANUAL MENU Si lt 4RETURN Menu Screen DIS SSS OFF 3 5S TELE MACRO WIDE MODE M WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ Self Timer indication When the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed the tally lamp changes as shown MENU BRIGHT dvanced Features For Video And D S C cont Self Timer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select and press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select SELF TIMER and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen To engage the Self Timer for video recording press the Recording Start Stop Button After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video r
24. composed of 25 Frames per second 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields 1 Frame 1 Regular shooting of moving images Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields for a total of 50 per second Since there is a time lag between an odd and even Field when they are combined to make 1 Frame the part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter However during normal playback the moving picture looks smooth and natural 2 Progressive mode shooting of moving images Progressive Mode Recording lt gt pg 24 Scan A is recorded divided into an odd and even number Field and then Scan B is skipped Scans C and D are handled in the same way as Scans A and B as illustrated below thereby recording 25 Frames per second Since each recorded odd and even number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the picture does not look jittery However when moving images are played back the picture can look unnatural M i i X i fT i S N FT JA A if aie T 4 TK hee Odd number Even number Odd number Even number Field Field Field Field 25 Frames per second 20 n Video image idvanced Features For Video And D S C cont Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously In other words it is possible to store still imag
25. control uses two R03 AAA size batteries See General Battery Precautions F pg 93 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two RO3 AAA size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting o _ O Crm l o eo EN 69 E00 C RM V716U provided Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position 4 Al or Md M r Buttons With the camcorder s Power Switch set to or hiya Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons REW Button FADE WIPE Button EFFECT ON OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector START STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A DUB Button PLAY Button FF Button STOP Button PAUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons Zoom in out CF pg 22 Zoom in out CF pg 70 CF pg 59 62
26. correct direction A Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions NIS 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 Terminals 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as s
27. dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 5 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting CF pg 31 During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Rewind Button lt lt Fast Forward Button gt gt Display DUBBING cont Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape 1 Load a MultiMediaCard lt gt pg 12 and cassette gt pg 10 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image play back the tape Stop playback at the desired point Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback lt pg 49 Auto Playback pg 48 or press lt lt or gt gt to select the image you wish To engage Dub Standby press the Recording Start Stop Button The
28. faster moving scenes 32 Snapshot C7 pg 18 and over 10X zoom magnifi cation F pg 31 f zooming is attempted during High Speed Recording the image may become slightly blurred eee en 29 Power Switch PROGRESSIVE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK Images recorded in High Speed Recording mode will offer less blur than normal images when played back in slow motion You can watch fast moving action in slow motion ce with superior quality Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To find a section recorded in the High Speed Recording mode press I then lt lt When the desired section is found press gt HE e To see how images recorded in the High Speed recording mode are played back on this camcorder CF pg 28 SLOW Button To start Progressive Slow Motion press SLOW on the camcorder for more than approx 2 seconds To Search In Rewind Or Forward press SLOW lt 1 on the remote control for more than approx 2 seconds to view reverse Slow Motion Press SLOW I gt on the remote control for more than approx 2 seconds to return to forward Slow Motion Rewind Button lt lt Stop Button W Playback image on a video unit other than the GR DVL9800 DVL 9700 or when the camcorder is 9700 e To resume normal playback press connected to a monitor via DV OUT e To start frame by frame playback press SLOW and release it quickly
29. for all images you do not wish to delete by accident 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialised or corrupted even protected images are deleted If you do not want to lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The ff padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection Rotate MENU BRIGHT upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears ee eno Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time r all nce MENU BRIGHT O 2 at once Wheel l a 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image is displayed Power Switch 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select fe and press it DSC MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select IMAGE DEL and press it The Sub Menu appears Lock Button TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Display Rotate M
30. gt pg 10 e Install a fully charged battery pg 6 7 e Set it in the right position gt pg 12 e Select 5S in the Menu Screen CF pg 37 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SOE 10 Snapshot mode cannot be TROUBLESHOOTING ont POSSIBLE CAUSES 10 The Squeeze mode is 10 Disengage the Squeeze used 11 The colour of Snapshot looks strange 12 Although Snapshot is attempted flash does not take place 13 Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash Red Eye Reduction does not take place 14 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark selected e High Speed Recording is being attempted The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject The subject is too bright with the flash set to AUTO or AUTO elf blinks the flash is being charged e Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 is selected e The camcorder is in the Record mode e In the Menu Screen GAIN UP is set to OFF or P AE EFFECT is set to TWI LIGHT e The flash is pushed down The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which is an important part of Red Eye Reduction e The camcorder is too far from the subject e FLASH is not set to AUTO in the Menu Screen The flash is pushed down e The flash
31. it is activated 25 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated 26 White Balance cannot be activated scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF e The power is off 21 The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 22 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 38 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE ts set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated gt pg 38 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased I pg 38 e The camcorder automati cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations
32. message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH START STOP appears While the message is being displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx 6 seconds e The SP or LP and tape running indicators disappear when dubbing is complete NOTES f the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed in step 5 when the tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE the message COPYING FAILED is displayed The XGA image is dubbed onto the tape at 720 x 640 pixels You can superimpose a print frame over the selected still image to be dubbed pg 52 and dub it to a tape After step 4 superimpose a print frame over the still image and go to step 5 SSS enO power Switch Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard MENU BRIGHT Wheel 1 Load a MultiMediaCard cF pg 12 and cassette Set the Power Switch to EM while pressing down T o the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select J and press it VIDEO MENU appears 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select OJ gt M COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete mm VIDEO MENU E 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and r lt RETURN press it twice
33. playback press For Slow Rewind use the RM V716U remote control provided lt gt pg 70 During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW 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 There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback 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 Allows frame by frame search 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW repeatedly Each time it is pressed the frame is played back in the forward direction Or rotate MENU BRIGHT towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback e You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback in the forward direction from Still Playback by pressing SLOW repeatedly m To resume normal playback press You can also use the provided RM V716U remote control for Frame By Frame Playback F pg 70 Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the RM V716U remote control provided lt pg 70 71 46 EN PLAYBACK Advanced Fea
34. sesssessssssssssrssssessee CF pg 6 CMGI E C pg 32 22S led a LL ee CF pg 41 Clean The Camcorder si scccscscestesereetedtcesesass IF pg 92 CONNECUONS 2c c00enasdencxorarcavencas F pg 7 58 605 73 D Darken The LCD Monitor sscssccrepsrcnsasnsctias CF pg 16 Date Time Display cccceees CF pg 33 46 47 Date Time SUAS ciescesireniensteaaeessarnceadesss CF pg 9 Deleting MAC ES sates xtccuawtvadaniecnasneresicien CF pg 51 Demonstration Mode sssceeeeeeeee CF pg 5 32 Dipole Waele nn A E CF pg 22 31 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser 0 0 eee IF pg 32 Dioptre Adjustment s sssess2cesasesarceseacanttagssacss CF pg 8 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CF pg 56 EGS MODUS serevacirenercrantccatesasnesieuscnes CF pg 26 PIO CNM sco cee dey EA E CF pg 62 67 E Erase POLO CHOM wxtosncssssncndsariesniitesnanteite tots r pg 10 Bo FACG fy UL sessies I pg 38 39 Fast Forward The Tape cccsssseereeeeees CF pg 44 5 second recording mode sses CF pg 37 a E E eet rengn N E A T CF pg 34 35 Frame By Frame Playback e CF pg 45 70 G G Uesi ea a a a r pg 31 CGP AdIUSNONE sessiones sensoa CF pg 8 m High Speed Recording ssec CF pg 28 POON E E conspetemnasnesees CF pg 31 33 Idex Playba k cirercncicermrinennnas CF pg 49 AC SONS E E T CF pg 49 Initialise A MultiMediaCard oo eee I pg 53 Interface SHOOTING ss secccereeseceecteevees CF pg 17
35. tape ee e When shooting again after shooting a scene m Frames then opening closing the cassette holder cover 25 frames 1 second TC 12 34 24 Display Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 44 2 Set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON CF pg 33 46 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 24 EN DING Advanced Features For Video And D S C SNAPSHOT Button Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images successive jitter free still images onto a tape Images can then played back jitter free with superior quality High resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed
36. the XGA mode file size 1024 x 768 pixels N napshot mode with no frame 22 Zoom in T Telephoto Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom display 10xWCE_IT T _1_ Digita zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch ADING Basic Recording For Video And D S C FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus F pg 27 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom F pg 31 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases e When digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 pg 38 39 or Video Echo lt pg 40 41 is activated e When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to DUAL VGA
37. the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V607U V615U V628U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that is has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or 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
38. to OFF in the Menu Screen e Interface Shooting is performed Images stored in the MultiMediaCard are protected ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE or TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer 33 e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 34 e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed 35 Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Programme AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time CORRECTIVE ACTION 27 29 Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen F pg 33 e During Interface Shooting the date time does not appear CF pg 17 30 e Remove protection from the images stored in the MultiMediaCard and delete them F pg 50 51 31 Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV and set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen F pg 33 46 32 e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 16 17
39. unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused a PAL Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly suscepti ble to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video Editing DC etc to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked DW and memory cards marked MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Min
40. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set the Shooting Mode Dial to any position Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability Slide the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw e Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod MENU BRIGHT Wheel o 9 a ah E Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button Display EE FADER WIPE EE lt IP WIPE SCROLL E P WIPE SHUTTER sJ BIR RANDOM gt OFF FADER WH ITE FADER BLACK FADER B W EE DISPLAY MENU EE RETURN DISPLAY MENU ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK H 1 00 ADJ 12 00 ORE Sha U 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 gt pg 46 Set the Power S
41. 3 CCD Progressive Scan F 1 8 f 5 to 50 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 37 mm 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 colour LCD Monaural DV format SD mode PAL standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min MultiMediaCard JPEG compatible 2 modes XGA 1024 x 768 pixels VGA 640 x 480 pixels 3 modes FINE STANDARD ECONOMY Approximate number of storable images with the provided MultiMediaCard 4 MB FINE 25 VGA 12 XGA STANDARD 50 VGA 24 XGA ECONOMY 75 VGA 36 XGA with an optional MultiMediaCard 8 MB FINE 50 VGA 24 XGA STANDARD 100 VGA 48 XGA ECONOMY 150 VGA 72 XGA For Connectors S VIDEO Output Input GR DVL9800 only AV Video output Video input GR DVL9800 only Audio output Audio input GR DVL9800 only DV Input output GR DVL9800 only Output GR DVL9700 only PHONE Headphone output MIC External microphone input PC DIGITAL STILL Digital still output JLIP EDIT PRINTER 7 lt 0 lt n99 1 V p p 75 Q analogue 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Q analogue 1 V p p 75 Q analogue 0 5 V p p 2 0 V
42. 73 CF pg 70 72 CF pg 70 CF pg 70 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape pg 46 CF pg 74 CF pg 71 CF pg 71 CF pg 73 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder CF pg 72 Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder CF pg 70 CF pg 70 CF pg 78 Starts Playback of a tape gt pg 46 Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape CF pg 46 Stops the tape F pg 46 Pauses the tape I pg 70 CF pg 72 77 This function is unavailable with this camcorder JE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ont FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 41 or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect y Zoom Button After SLOW 41 or gt is pressed and held the still A image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a SHIT z malfunction Left 4d mrad IDG G There may be a s
43. APSHOT SEARCH Fast Forward Shuttle search HIGH SPEED X2 ene search Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause Appears during playback of images recorded in the Progressive mode CF pg 24 Appears for a few seconds during playback of images recorded in the High Speed Recording mode CF pg 29 EA Displays the date time F pg 46 47 Displays the time code F pg 46 47 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder CF pg 16 VOLUME Displays the speaker or headphone volume pg 44 a The level indicator moves LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback Re Finan Blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded Displays the directory and file names CF pg 48 Displays the index number of the image file CF pg 48 Displays the total number of stored images CF pg 48 The level indicator moves Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder CF pg 16 SSS enQ Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Indications Remaining power level high manj maj a Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded 411 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTEC TION SWITCH HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE
44. Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select fey and press it DSC MENU appears Ga DSC MENU E lt RETURN Menu Screen Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears g FRAME DEL FORMAT Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select ALL and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears SELECTED ALL RESET Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CANCEL and press it CANCEL To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 5 The setting is reset to O for all still images SS ENO MENU TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES BRIGHT Wiga AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg 56 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select SELECTED and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it Select the number of prints by rotating MENU R BRIGHT towards to increase the number or towards to decrease the number and press it Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the numbe
45. CLEANING CASSETTE a CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or M gt pg 10 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt gt pg 95 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to E or M and the Shooting Mode Dial is set TAPE TAPE END SET DATE TIME to VIDEO PS or DUAL Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback Appears when the date time is not set Appears when the clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased lt gt pg 9 lt gt pg 9 Appears when Audio Dubbing is unavailable lt gt pg 78 Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder ERROR REFER MANUAL MEMORY IS FULL MEMORY CARD PLEASE FORMAT NO STORED IMAGE E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFE GUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY Appears when the MultiMediaCard s memory is full and shooting is not possible Appears if a MultiMediaCard is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M a
46. ENU BRIGHT to select SELECTED and EXIT DELETE DELETE Index press it The DELETE Index Screen appears og Fx THES rea Screen Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired image that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to delete To deselect an image press MENU BRIGHT again The X disappears eae Rotate MENU BRIGHT upward to select EXIT and Sereen press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears CANCEL N S Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it The selected images are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CANCEL and press it TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it All the images are deleted CAUTION et de es eTo cancel deletion rotate MENU BRIGHT to select this may cause the memory to be cor CANCEL and press it rupted Also be sure to use the AC Power NOTES Adapter Charger as a malfunction may occur if the battery become exhausted halfway through the operation 5 Protected images pg 50 cannot be deleted with the above operation
47. F on the Menu Screen C pg 30 31 The sound is no longer heard from the There is the sound of a shutter closing speaker NOTES Even if DIS is set to ON CF pg 32 the Stabiliser will be disabled If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Programme AE with special effects lt pg 40 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks f shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EN or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close the LCD monitor and re open it When using the viewfinder push back it in and pull it out again The Motor Drive mode F pg 18 is disabled when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VGA or XGA To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires gt pg 34 When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules for Camera File systems They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF n the XGA mode images shot using a 800 000 pixel Progressive Scan CCD effective area 720 000 pixels 962 x 774 pixels are converted and stored in
48. Function Position Manual Allows you to set various m recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode Full Auto Allows you to record using NO A special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording Allows you to switch off the camcorder C PLAY Allows you to play back a Xe 7 recording on the tape or to ae transfer a still image recorded on Lock Button the tape or in the MultiMediaCard to a computer PLAY Allows you to display an image stored in the MultiMediaCard According to the Power Switch position you have selected FAAUTO or MANUAL appears in the upper left corner F AUTO When set to LY MANUAL When set to M If the Power Switch is set to or these indications do not appear EN 1 5 Shooting Mode Function Dial Position DUAL e Allows you to record video on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously gt pg 26 e File size of still images 640 x 480 pixels e Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode e Allows you to record video and still images on a tape Approx 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings F pg 18 e Zoom magnification over 10X is available C pg 22 31 Shooting Mode Dial e Allows you to record moving The following indications appear in the upper Progressive images succ
49. HT towards to brighten Press MENU BRIGHT Exposure adjustment is Advanced Features For Video And D S C cont Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 through 4 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold MENU BRIGHT for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and appear Press MENU BRIGHT changes to L and the iris is locked EXP changes to MANUAL 5 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Iris lock indicator Power Switch SPOTLIGHT Button BACKLIGHT Button To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate MENU BRIGHT to display AUTO then press it in step 4 The exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power Switch to l Al a To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 4 adjust the exposure rotating MENU BRIGHT Then lock the i
50. If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward Q BATT RELEASE Button With the arrow on the battery pack pointing 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 INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80EG or AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger Read the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals before using It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V80EG or AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger USING AC POWER downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount then slide down the battery pack to attach it e If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack tilt the viewfinder upward Q and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATT RELEASE to detach it Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder off
51. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVL9S800 GR DVL9700 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp english index e html DSC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 15 RECORDING 16 43 Basic Recording For Video 16 Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera D S C 20 Basic Recording For Video And D S C 22 Advanced Features For Video And D S C cceeeceeees 24 PLAYBACK 44 57 Basic Playback For Video 44 Advanced Features For Video 46 Basic Playback For D S C 064 48 Advanced Features For D S C 50 CONNECTIONS 58 61 Basic Connections 22cceeeeee 58 Advanced Connections 05 60 DUBBING 62 67 Dubbing Images Sounds Recorded On A Tape To Another Tape 62 Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images Sounds Between Tapes 64 Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape 66 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard 67 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 68 78 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 70 Playback Special Effects 0 71l Random Assemble Editi
52. LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears P Switch sands Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AE and press it CAMERA MENU appears Power lamp Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating MENU BRIGHT and press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time A U N Lock Button Display NOTES f the recording mode is switched during recording the wer eit MENU EE Menu Screen playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode J OD MODE on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder I GAIN UP During playback of a tape recorded on another CURRIES camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be ID NUMBER Sub Menu momentary pauses in the sound DEMO MODE SIDE LED 120 GETTING STARTED cont usoen Button Loading A MultiMediaCard The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the den camcorder when you receive the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor then open the card cover MEMORY CARD In
53. MING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point Play back the dubbed scene e If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording RM V716U provided R A EDIT ON OFF SSS en MENU BRIGHT Dial ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EJ and press it VIDEO MENU appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed lt pg 76 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating EEV DEO MENU E MENU BRIGHT towards You can also delay the A SRE TURN VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT SOUND MODE par l 12BIT SOUND towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0
54. OURNALISTIC 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 INTERFACE SHOOTING The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 the monitor image is inverted vertically If the viewfinder is pulled out at that time it also switches on Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTES During Interface Shooting the Tape Running indicator and warning indications C7 pg 88 89 are the only ones that are shown they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror but are not reversed in the recording The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting However when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indicator appears showing the remaining time OA blinking 3 O4 blinking 9 1 blinking Eris Self Recording 1 5 EN SORDING Basic Recording For Video con
55. RECTIVE ACTION 15 Set FLASH to any parameter other than ON in the Menu Screen F pg 34 e Push down the flash e Press the SPOTLIGHT Button CF pg 42 16 Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X in the Menu Screen F pg 31 e Set the Shooting Mode Dial to PS or VIDEO CF pg 15 22 e Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode F pg 22 41 e Disengage the PS WIDE mode pg 32 e Disengage Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 F pg 19 e Release High Speed Recording pg 28 e Wait snl the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed CF pg 22 38 17 Set the Power Switch to M F pg 38 40 F pg 28 18 e Turn off Sepia and Mono tone CF pg 38 40 19 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition CF pg 38 40 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode gt pg 32 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing C pg 38 40 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 2m TROUBLESHOOTING ont 20 The Picture Wipe and 20 The last selected editing 20 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions do not work 21 The picture wipe function does not work 22 Scene transition does not go as expected 23 The Video Echo mode does not work 24 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like
56. Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene RM V716U 66 e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is provided included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve OOOO play FADE WII 7 If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT EEPECT s F pg 71 EDIT IN OUT a G_ R A EDIT Se C ON OFF Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e To change previously registered points press CANCEL CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point e f you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register tim
57. T PAGE 3 2 EN Advanced Features For Video And D S C cont Menu Screen Explanations cont DEMO Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects etc and can MODE be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES If a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place SIDE LED PROGRESSIVE SCAN lights on the camcorder when using the AC Power Adapter Charger as Aaa supply unit and lights for approx 5 seconds when using the battery icator colour depends on the Shooting Mode Dial position VIDEO or PS CAMERA MENU AI pack The in nee DUAL Purple VGA or XGA Blue The Power Switch should be set to E or To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or ho
58. The normal playback screen resumes 6 To select a video image to be dubbed start playback ie by pressing gt I At the moment you find the image GR DVL9800 you wish to dub press it again to engage Still only Playback OR If you want to dub a snapshot recorded on the tape to the MultiMediaCard press INDEX SCREEN to find the snapshot The tape fast forwards and pauses at the snapshot Press it repeatedly until the desired snapshots are found To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the MultiMediaCard e m blinks during dubbing NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed f an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode a iain L pg 32 is dubbed to a MultiMediaCard the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it Display To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 7 using the RM V716U remote control provided F pg 71 Images are dubbed in VGA file size INDEX SCREEN Button Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area 5m THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote
59. ake sure to set AV S VIDEO to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 46 Use the provided cables making sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE EN 793 Am ONNEA Programme SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears tN OUT MODE Random Assemble STE Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 TC z gt se TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor E At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the
60. alogue input mode C pg 46 EN 63 Dubbing Images Sounds Recorded On A O4 en rower Switch Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images Sounds Between Tapes To DV OUT Core filter DV cable provided with It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV GR DVL9800 optional for GR DVL9700 connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a player Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit Engage the video unit s Record Pause mode Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt IE on the camcorder Press IH on the camcorder and engage the video unit s Record mode Engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press gt IH on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the video unit and camcorder when finished Video unit equipped with DV input connector NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply inst
61. ay appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV SIMPLE Keeps the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc from appearing in the camcorder Also keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen DATE AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases TIME e When the Power Switch is set from OFF to B or Mm e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback M i MENU Z LL gt lt On 2 m g OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed TIME Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame CODE numbers are not displayed during recording Time code is not displayed CLOCK Allows you to set the current date and time F pg 9 ADJ Factory preset NOTES The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M DISPLAY MENU functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to GEM F pg 46 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to M The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EN The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pres
62. ck 38 The Power Switch is not set to u a 39 The Power Switch is set to K PLAY p u Al or u M an 40 Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open 41 e During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor Indications appear distorted This is not a defect 42 e The speaker volume is too great 43 eSince the analogue input mode is engaged the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode 37 Connect the optional headphones to the head phones connector C pg 86 87 e Adjust the sound volume during playback lt pg 44 38 Set the Power Switch to i n F pg 44 39 Set the Power Switch to CF pg 48 40 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback C pg 58 59 e Close the cassette holder cover CF pg 10 42 Turn the speaker volume down gt pg 44 43 Set AV S VIDEO to OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 44 eClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette I pg 94 SYMPTOM 45 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 46 An unusual mark appears 47 An error indication E01 E06 appears 48 The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light 49 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor 50 When the ima
63. cus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments lt gt pg 8 2 Set the Power Switch to M then press FOCUS W The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate MENU BRIGHT towards appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate MENU BRIGHT towards lt 4 appears and blinks 4 Press MENU BRIGHT Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS W twice or set the Power Switch to BY If FOCUS W is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink 2 5 EN vanced Features For Video And D S C cont High Speed Recording The images recorded in High Speed Recording mode can be played back with high density in slow motion This feature is an effective way to capture fast moving action Also refer to Progressive Slow Motion Playback on pg 29 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to
64. e e The FADER WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Bal then press it 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P LIP CP P ele Gp and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 above If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene SSS ENO J Fader And Wipe Menu 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 in o
65. e Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer NID How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation 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
66. e monitor fully lt pg 16 By recording with DIS activated C pg 32 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Do not subject the camcorder to shock or excessive vibration during transport e Turn the camcorder on and off The lens cover closes INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls Q Flash Switch FLASH OPEN 006 CF pg 34 2 Shooting Mode Dial PS VIDEO DUAL VGA XGA CF pg 15 3 Dioptre Adjustment Control cee CF pg 8 4 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE I pg 7 e MENU Wheel PUSH 064 CF pg 30 e LCD Monitor BRIGHT Brightness Control eee CF pg 16 6 Power Zoom Lever T scccceeeees CF pg 22 e Speaker Headphone Volume Control WOLI scecteasestiencticavegeestncte en eeees eae CF pg 44 C Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT acescosasasuenes CF7 pg 18 20 24 26 67 OPEN EJECT Switch vo ceceecescesseseeseeeeees CF pg 10 C SLOW BUNG sespersona CF pg 29 45 Snapshot Mode Button SNAP MODE pg 18 D INDEX SCREEN Button 00006 CF pg 19 49 2 PRINT FRAME Button cccscscseeeesees CF pg 52 3 PRINT Button Enables printing using the optional printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector Refer to the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER instruction sheet Monitor Open Button POS RFOPEN ssaseteece
67. e new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward IP WIPE SHUTTER f ine top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the 4 effect used in scene transition from BW Wal O Aly d IR RANDOM kK E and BJ The Picture Wipe Dissolve function is not available 40 en IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects t pg 39 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out Shooting Mode Dial MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display EE P AE EFFECT EE 1 SLOW 4x 2 SLOW 10x 22 VIDEO ECHO Menu Screen gt 150 SHUTTER 1 50 1100 SHUTTER 1 100 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 OBR Sr at Advanced Features For Video And D S C cont Programme AE With Special Effects Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select E then press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired mode then press it Selection is complete e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF in step 4 NOTE
68. e only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable SSS en O AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE II 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Soa Random Assemble Pause mode l l l Editing Menu e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape wi
69. ea teste teesess CF pg 12 16 15 o Play Pause Button P HB c CF pg 44 e High Speed Recording Button HIGH SPEED cesssessesssesseesseeseeesees CF pg 28 Stop Button MM essersi CF pg 44 FOCUS BURON sg ccssacedescotasddtiavwedveraes C pg 27 17 e Fast Forward Button PP 06 CF pg 44 SPOTUGHT BUON wecsepecxesesaaxesesonecees CF pg 42 e Rewind Button 44 cc cece CF pg 44 BACKLIGHT BURON scdcsccscscsccuesscveveiss CF pg 42 Power Switch D m GW HANM OFFI CF pg 14 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 16 W boek BUO sasssa CF pg 14 Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover Headphone Connector PHONE CF pg 78 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector External Stereo Microphone Input Connector PVC EE E A E CF pg 78 Audio Video Input Output Connector GR DVL9800 Audio Video Output Connector GR DVL9700 LNW a CF pg 58 59 62 603 73 NNO To connect cables to the following connectors to open the LCD monitor Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT GR DVL9800 DV OUT GR DVL9700 A EEE CF pg 60 61 64 65 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level interface Protocol EDIT ssssesssieree
70. ead of the battery pack gt pg 7 f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time 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 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 If Playback Zoom lt gt pg 70 Playback Special Effects C pg 71 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference SSS enO Power Switch Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images Sounds Between Tapes To use this camcorder as a recorder Only for GR DVL9800 owners NOTE Before the following steps make sure that AV S VIDEO is set to OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 46 Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output La connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Core filter Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Scre
71. ecording starts To stop Self Timer recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode To end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 4 or set the Power Switch to OFF or BY NOTE If BEEP TALLY is set to OFF CF pg 31 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light Turns off Self Timer snapshot recording starts Stops blinking and stays on Begins blinking Blinks quickly Self Timer Self Timer starts Self Timer shooting video record starts soon ing starts After approx 15 sec SSS ENO Shooting Mode Dial 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 the Shooting Mode Dial to VIDEO PS or DUAL then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully SNAPSHOT e Button MENU BRIGHT Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Wheel Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select fl and press it MANUAL MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 5S and press it Power Switch The Sub Menu appears acento Rotate MENU
72. ected to the PHONE connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Snapshot Search Lets you find snapshots during playback of a tape 7 Play back the tape pg 44 Press INDEX SCREEN SNAPSHOT SEARCH appears blinking on the screen and the tape fast forwards and pauses at a snapshot When pressed again the tape pauses at the next snapshot Repeat until the desired snapshots are found 20 Shooting Mode Dial Power Switch Display Number of shots taken Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored the Picture Quality mode Shooting mode etc Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera D S C Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images shot with the Shooting Mode Dial set to VGA or XGA F pg 15 are recorded in the MultiMediaCard NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power pg 6 Grip Adjustment F pg 8 Viewfinder Adjustment I gt pg 8 Loading A MultiMediaCard gt pg 12 Picture Quality Mode Setting F pg 13 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to VGA or XGA then set the Power Switch to E or M while press
73. el Power Switch Lock Button Display EE FADER WIPE EE P WIPE SCROLL EP WIPE SHUTTER RANDOM gt OFF FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER B W Menu Screen Mmm CAMERA MENU EE RETURN SP SOUND MODE ZOOM GAIN UP BEEP TALLY QUALITY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE SIDE LED Mm MANUAL MENU E RETURN TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ Sub Menu EE DISPLAY MENU EE lt RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK H 1 00 ADJ 12 00 CERNERAU Normal Screen idvanced Features For Video And D S C cont Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings CF pg 31 33 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected Es FAI El or EA sme SEC pE 215 If you have selected Al or Tl ie gO to step 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the parameter and press it Selection is comple
74. emission window is covered by fingers etc e The flash brightness is set to produce a darker image adjustment value 3 e The camcorder is too far from the subject e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions mode pg 32 e Do not use High Speed Recording I pg 28 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame F pg 18 20 34 Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen lt pg 34 e It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash e Disengage Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 F pg 19 e Set the camcorder in the Record Standby mode gt pg 34 e Set GAIN UP to AUTO AE or AGC C pg 31 or disengage the TWILIGHT mode pg 41 e Raise the flash using the FLASH OPEN Switch gt pg 34 The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for Red Eye Reduction to take place CF pg 34 e The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2 m from the camcorder CF pg 34 e Set FLASH to AUTO in the Menu Screen to display the Red Eye Reduction indicator gt pg 34 Raise the flash using the FLASH OPEN Switch F pg 34 e Do not cover the flash emission window e Adjust the flash brightness to
75. en depending on your preference pg 11 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit DV cable provided Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode then engage the Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit in point Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record mode IAIN appears on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode Video unit equipped with DV output connector To stop dubbing press the Recording Star Stop Button on the camcorder so that DV IN reappears then engage the video unit s Stop mode 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the
76. ery become exhausted halfway through the operation Print Frame Deletion A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software Print frames that have been transferred to a MultiMediaCard can be deleted when they are no longer needed There are 2 ways of deleting previously created print frames by browsing through print frames individually or by deleting them all at once TO SELECT A PRINT FRAME BY BROWSING PRINT FRAMES STORED IN MEMORY Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select feJ and press it DSC MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select FRAME DEL and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select SELECTED and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired print frame that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected print frame Repeat this procedure for all print frames that you wish to delete To deselect a print frame press MENU BRIGHT again The X disappears Rotate MENU BRIGHT upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it The selected print frames are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate MENU BRIGHT
77. es making sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable You can use Playback Zoom lt pg 70 or Playback Special Effects 7 pg 71 in step 6 It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack C pg 7 Connector cover To AV To S VIDEO Core filter EAE Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided S Video cable provided To Audio Video and S Video connectors F Cable Adapter i not provided H J If your VCR has a SCART connector use a commercially available output cable adapter 4 Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting the cables open this cover Tape To Another Tape To use this camcorder as a recorder Only for GR DVL9800 owners Also refer to pg 58 and 59 IN appears on the screen before the edit in point engage the VCR s Stop mode NOTES Use the provided cables making sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To use an output cable adapter comme
78. es in the MultiMediaCard without interrupting image recording on the tape Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button A L Released position nee AF Half pressed position Fully pressed position FOCUS Button W Set the Shooting Mode Dial to DUAL then set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully While recording to a tape press SNAPSHOT halfway A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen where the video image being recorded is displayed e At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be cancelled Press SNAPSHOT fully The displayed still image is stored in the MultiMediaCard NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record Standby mode only a still image is stored in the MultiMediaCard Video recording does not take place If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON L pg 32 the Stabiliser will be disabled The Stabiliser is less effective in the DUAL mode than in other modes The flash is disabled during video recording Still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard in VGA mode file size F pg 15 When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to DUAL all Fade Wipe Effects and some Programme AE with special effects cannot be used F pg 38 41 SSS N2 Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing
79. ess adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy When set to this mode Aste is displayed Z L 2 lt az Lu lt AK ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Instead of a beep a MELODY melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect F pg 18 20 ON BEEP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect F pg 18 20 The tally lamp remains off at all times Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape QUALITY Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode FINE STANDARD or ECONOMY depending on your preference C pg 13 ID This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer NUMBER using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 NOTE The Ifill CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and M Factory preset CONTINUED ON NEX
80. essive jitter free left corner depending on the Shooting Mode mode still images with superior Dial position quality on a tape F pg 24 The still images can also be processed on a PC or printed DUAL out e Zoom magnification over 10X is available C pg 22 31 e Playback of images recorded in DUAL When set to DUAL this mode is not smooth e Suitable for shooting many No display When set to VIDEO images in a MultiMediaCard ps 13 20 e File size 640 x 480 pixels PS When set to PS e Allows you to record still VGA ee a images in a MultiMediaCard at high resolution pg 13 20 Suitable for recording still XGA When set to XGA images with superior quality e File size 1024 x 768 pixels 16e Shooting Mode Dial Power Switch Power lamp Se Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button 25 min Display Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min gt 90 min gt 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress MENU BRIGHT T 1 PUSH OPEN Button RECORDING Basic Recording For Video NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 6 Grip Adjustment CF pg 8 Viewfinder Adjustment F pg 8 Load A Cassette CF pg 10 Recording
81. form steps 1 and 2 above Press II e f you press lt 4 during Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order e f you press gt gt during Auto Playback images are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W NOTE Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names C pg 49 Total number of images To display the Displays the total number of stored images previous Image number image Displays the index number of the image file CF pg 49 SSS n49 Picture Quality mode INDEX Screen Directory and File names File size The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking images shot beforehand the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture Quality mode directory and file names as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure 100 DVC00003 Directory and File names Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called 100 and its file name is DVC00003 Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new directory will be made and the file name will start again from
82. g 33 NOTES It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the RM V716U remote control provided If ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE it keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder ON SCREEN Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen DATE TIME Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder TIME CODE Makes the time code appear disappear on the camcorder 8 DISPLAY MENU SSS e4 Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on pg 46 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output in stereo SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels i
83. ge is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 51 When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate 52 During transport the lens cover opens POSSIBLE CAUSES 47 e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on CORRECTIVE ACTION 45 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage CF pg 92 46 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications CF pg 88 91 47 e Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C CF pg 93 Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor F pg 16 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open th
84. he CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again 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 BN V615U or BN V628U p CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Alf Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from ae A AC Power the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter i Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet 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 Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries temperatures Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function
85. he Menu Screen appears press it then press it The Menu Screen disappears EXP and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 complete The indication EXP changes to MANUAL and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out To Return To Automatic Exposure Control select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to BY To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white To Darken The Subject Quickly press SPOTLIGHT amp l is displayed and the subject is darkened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 3 exposure has the same effect as the SPOTLIGHT Button e Using SPOTLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too dark and the subject to become black e Backlight and spotlight compensations are also available when the Power Switch is set to BY Set the Power Switch to M while pressing Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Ea then Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select MANUAL Rotate MENU BRIG
86. heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning 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 function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning 96en AC Power Adapter Charger 2 CF pg 6 7 Analogue IMput ssis CF pg 46 63 Aa Ue EE E E T F pg 32 Audio DUBBING sseinenwwpaansascensertenercanenceas CF pg 78 AWO Dale seserian CF pg 33 AUO FOCUS usen a F pg 27 Auto PTA VIDA CIS sirarni ne CF pg 48 Auto Shut off ccscccccsooossssseseveees CF pg 17 21 44 B gt Backlight Compensation sessssessessseessssee CF pg 42 Banery LOW aatiads caauaecisentsanboat anntanseceaasaebsatines r pg 91 BI Pak cruinneas F pg 6 7 93 Beep T serea CF pg 31 Brighten The LCD Monitor seese CF pg 16 Built in Clock s Lithium Battery 0 CF pg 9 C Channels Left Right seiriirscsiirsnirssrieeris CF pg 47 Charge The Battery Pack
87. hing still images with the Power Switch set to Os B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y C signal Cable Adapter provided White to AUDIO L Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided gt Red to AUDIO R To TV or VCR To S VIDEO To S IN m O S Video cable Set to Y C Core filter provided When connecting the S Video cable open the LCD monitor When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the Power Switch set to ie When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the Power Switch set to DSC PLAY a When the S Video cable is not used Yellow to VIDEO IN mi p Core filter Connector cover wij p White to AUDIO L IN Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided gt Red to AUDIO R IN To TV or VCR To S VIDEO To S VIDEO IN S Video cable Core filter provided When connecting the S Video cable open the LCD monitor To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 46 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF
88. hort to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or
89. i DV mark DV make sure you only use memory cards with the mark MultiMediaCard 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 Gen PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter Charger e Remote Control Unit AA V67EG or AA V67EK RM V716U SP amp e Battery Pack BN V607U e R03 AAA Battery x 2 for remote control unit e Cleaning Cloth e MultiMediaCard 4 MB Already inserted in the camcorder goer e Cable Adapter e JLIP Cable Both plugs have 3 rings around the pin e Audio Video Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug e PC Connection Cable p a e DV Cable e Editing Cable One plug GR DVL9800 only has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin e Shoulder Strap O e Lens Protector Already attached to the camcorder S e Core Filter for optional DV cable GR DVL9700 only e Core Filter x 2 for an optional external microphone and headphones e CD ROM The CD ROM contains the following 7 software programs e JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer e Picture Navigator for Windows e Picture Navigator for Macintosh Pre
90. in NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force 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 Ifthe tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 23 for information about recording from the middle of a tape SSS ent l MENU BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference o Ge S O 2 ea Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the
91. ing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press SNAPSHOT halfway The screen becomes a still image which is captured into the camcorder s memory However it is not recorded until SNAP SHOT is pressed fully e At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be cancelled Press SNAPSHOT fully The image is recorded in the MultiMediaCard e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame F pg 21 To Use The Flash lt gt pg 34 Slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow printed on the camcorder The flash is raised If the flash is not needed push down the flash When SNAPSHOT is pressed halfway the flash fires Displays the number of images that have already been shot Card icon Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting Picture Quality mode Appears during shooting and blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 3 modes available FINE STD Standard and ECO Economy in order of quality pg 13 SSS en To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard or its memory is full refer to Deleting Images pg 51 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP TALLY to OF
92. l not to mistake it for the JLIP cable CF pg 4 e Make sure you connect the end with the core filter plug which has 3 rings around the pin to the camcorder 7 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the RM V716U s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 46 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 Or press DISPLAY on the RM V716U remote control For GR DVL9800 owners M
93. ll 08 8 7 8 p map 05 be dubbed all the way to the end automatically re e f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes CF pg 23 RM V716U provided Bio 6 0 FADE WIPE STOR EFFECT PAUSE EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT ON OFF CANCEL i VCR REC STBY 7 Gen 1E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Programme 1 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR Random Assemble Editing Menu TOTAL 00 00 DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TI
94. ly shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C_ When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable Power Switch To DV OUT To PC Core filter DV cable provided with GR DVL9800 optional for GR DVL9700 PC connection cable provided To DV connector PC with DV PC connector equipped capture board gt CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board installed 7 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultane
95. mall margin between the slow motion REINE BURON Q PLAY playback start point you chose and the actual start GO point for Slow Motion Playback PAUSE During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur AEL STOP bances in video and the picture may seem unstable RIE or aAA JI especially with steady images This is not a malfunc RM V716U aon provided During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE Ill to pause playback Normal playback Press T FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback To move image press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW lt 1 press EJ Right repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame while keeping is played back SHIFT held down NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 or I gt repeatedly FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY P to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press amp Left EJ Right FY Up and KA Down m To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal O
96. mo mode s Setting REG PODE Menu so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen J zoom Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select OFF and press it The CRIN DEE normal screen appears QUALITY ID NUMBER DEMO MODEBON _i SIDE LED OFF 6 en GETTING STARTED Power B k gt y To AC outlet This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you EA choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use f A provided power supply units with other equipment RS Adapter Charger Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER AA V67EG or ae l AA V67EK indicator lights POWER indicator DC OUT connector CHARGE indicator NOTES Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period t
97. n a black screen from the upper right to the lower left h WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward L WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre I lt WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right iol WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or a WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom A WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen P DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears hP WIPE CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner CIP WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene I lt P WIPE SLIDE y next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like o P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene Th
98. n stereo __ Factory preset NOTES The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12B1T SOUND1 Seconds Minutes 25 frames 1 second 48 EN f PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D S C Power Switch Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the MultiMediaCard You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Play gt H 7 Load a MultiMediaCard pg 12 Button 2 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image is displayed Se Button Fast Forward gt gt Rewind lt lt Button Button 3 Press PP to display the next image Press lt lt to display the previous image For Normal Playback For Auto Playback Auto Playback To display the next image E Panag You can run through all the images stored in memory F automatically 1 Per
99. nd the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VGA XGA or DUAL Appears when there is a problem with a MultiMediaCard and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the MultiMediaCard lt gt pg 53 Appears when the Power Switch set to when there are no images stored in the MultiMediaCard The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 92 en After Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automati cally Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Press BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack ear 3 2 9 AA OAS OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE BATT RELEASE Button USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dir
100. nds of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 Ifthe remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B AKAI O O O O Q GRUNDIG 0O HITACHI VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B J oE PHILIPS 000 0009 QOQ feo Fo 9000 00 00000000 JVC A 0O B 0 QO C 0 O mr 88 3 PANASONIC 0600 gt O90000 00 THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA 0000 O 0 0 0 2 2 Q 5 0 Q O oO O Q 0 2d 000000 QOQ i 7 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 58 and 59 To AV Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug S Video cable provided provided Editing cable eee 4 To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN T T connectors Y C CVBS l video out If your VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter select switch A J To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT DISPLAY RM V716U provided Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE e Be carefu
101. ng 72 For More Accurate Editing 76 Audio Dubbing ccccceeeeeee 78 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 85 INDEX 86 91 Controls Connectors And Indicators 86 Indications 0 c0sceeececceeeeee 88 USER MAINTENANCE 92 CAUTIONS 93 95 TERMS 96 97 SPECIFICATIONS 98 99 2 en O Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index pgs 86 91 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 95 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too s
102. od Mounting Socket oo CF pg 8 H MEMORY CARD Cover cceeecceseeeeeees CF pg 12 GEen INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications No Function During Video Recording Only Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect gt pg 38 39 id i SP 35min REC PAUSE __ gt gt P e e e e iit Appears when in the Squeeze Cinema or PS Wide mode gt pg 32 Appears when in the Record Standby mode CF pg 16 Displays the recording mode SP or LP F pg 11 Displays the tape remaining time gt pg 16 Appears during recording F pg 16 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind CF pg 33 Appears while the tape is running CF pg 16 e HIGH SPEED Appears for a few seconds when the High Speed Recording mode is selected CF pg 28 e 5S MODE ANIM MODE Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen recording mode C pg 32 37 removes indications marked with from the screen gt pg 33 46 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder CF pg 31 T 4 4g Displays the Time Code C pg 23 33 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Recording my Nf Fanon Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 3 modes available FINE STD Standard and ECO Economy in order of quality lt gt
103. ome machines use current even when switched off NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 04 10 C to 35 C Operation etescomercnes 0 C to 40 C OTIDE jeena 10 C to 30 C Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 94n Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases MultiMediaCards To properly use and store your MultiMediaCards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the Mul
104. on a nearer subject subject FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a Clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA lt 4 gt and amp NOTES f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first F pg 22 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO lt pg 32 is activated FEATURE Manual Fo
105. onnect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration Also refer to pg 58 and 59 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR For GR DVL9800 owners only Set AV S VIDEO to OFF in the Menu Screen gt pg 46 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt I on the camcorder Press I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt IH on the camcorder Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 Or press DISPLAY on the RM V716U remote control Use the provided cabl
106. or lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording To Use The Flash slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow printed on the camcorder The flash is raised If the flash is not needed push down the flash NOTES Do not fire the flash at a person at short range In Multi Analyser 4 or Multi Analyser 9 the flash is disabled lt gt pg 19 The flash does not fire when the battery remaining power is low Moreover the flash does not fire when it is set to AUTO in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to OFF CF pg 31 and with Programme AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT lt gt pg 41 When taking several snapshots in succession Motor Drive Mode the flash fires only during the first one Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m push down the flash to prevent the picture from becoming too dark When using a conversion lens keep the flash pushed down as the flash sensor will be blocked by the lens The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps To change the brightness of the flash
107. ously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software Also refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual for the DV connector equipped capture board When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference Power Switch To DV OUT Core filter DV cable provided with GR DVL9800 optional for GR DVL9700 To DV IN To DV connector connector Y Video unit equipped with a DV input connector To PC connector Core filter Digital Printer PC connection cable provided enO Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Printer optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing F pg 64 65 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to
108. out pg 61 7 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to PS then set the Power Switch to B or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully e ae To start Progressive Mode Recording press the Start Sto Button g Power Swith Recording Start Stop Button To End Progressive Mode Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back the image may not look natural When the Shooting Mode Dial is set to PS Picture Wipe Dissolve I pg 38 and some Programme AE with special effects I pg 40 cannot be used If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode a snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode However MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 cannot be used F pg 19 Shooting Mode Dial SSS ENZO Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which unlike conventional interlace scanning is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames per second twice the amount of conventional systems it is able to deliver a ms high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen A PAL TV screen image is
109. pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 9 appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassett
110. pg 13 m 10 24 Displays the number of images that have already been shot CF pg 20 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken CF pg 20 e Appears during shooting e Blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded CF pg 20 Appears and blinks during shooting CF pg 20 These indications also appear during DUAL mode SSS NOD LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording Appears when the exposure is adjusted CF pg 42 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator gt pg 22 e Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming F pg 22 e A gt Appears when Auto Slow Shutter is engaged GAIN UP is set to AUTO gt pg 31 Appears when the flash is ready A number appears next to the indication after adjusting the brightness of the flash F pg 34 35 Appears when taking a Snapshot C pg 18 20 Appears when the iris is locked CF pg 42 Displays the date time CF pg 9 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen lt gt pg 33 46 9 0 EN INDEX indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback a Displays the sound mode CF pg 46 47 Appears blinking during Snapshot Search lt gt pg 19 Displays the tape speed lt gt pg 11 i Appears while a tape is running Playback SN
111. protected are cleared Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Power Switch Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select fe1 and press it DSC MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select FORMAT and tock Button press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it The MultiMediaCard is initialised When initialisation is finished NO STORED IMAGE appears e To cancel initialisation rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CANCEL and press it Display were MENU E Menu Screen PROTECT IMAGE DEL FRAME DEL FORMAT CANCEL F EXECUTE DPO CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation 54 EN LYBACK Advanced Features For D S C cont MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display DELETE Index Screen Deletion Confirmation Screen CANCEL CAUTION While deleting print frames never remove the MultiMediaCard or disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted Also be sure to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as a malfunction may occur if the batt
112. r 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT upward to select EXIT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears EXIT DPOF 1O DVC0007 VGA peearereen 6 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and gaol gol gaol wol Pet OS press it The normal playback screen appears K e To cancel selection rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Ne CANCEL and press it 023 00 To Reset The No Of Prints select RESET in step 5 on pg 56 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images Confirmation Screen CAUTION CANCEL While performing the above never disconnect power EXECUTE as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the Power Switch are disabled in step 5 NOTE To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a MultiMediaCard F pg 67 58 EN CONNECTIONS Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A ula to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signa Cable Adapter provided om H White to AUDIO L Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided Red to Core filter AUDIO R aS f To TV or VCR S i Z Yellow to Pt TOAN VIDEO Set to CVBS Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watc
113. r press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded with the Power Switch set to PS SSS en I PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK A diet aan FEATURE Playback Special Effects gt OFF Menu PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears 1 CLASSIC FILM 2 B W MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE 22 VIDEO ECHO Remote sensor To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyser 4 and Multi Analyser 9 Snapshot modes gt pg 19 are not available The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 41 for more information P Oz O Or
114. r GR DVL9800 owners To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set AV S VIDEO to ON in the Menu Screen I pg 46 You can hear sound from the video unit using optional headphones TROUBLESHOOTING EN 79 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM 1 No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using MENU BRIGHT The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette will not load properly 8 The MultiMediaCard will not load properly 9 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed POSSIBLE CAUSES e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased e The tape s erase p
115. r supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again set the Power Switch to OFF then back to EN or W When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape F pg 23 During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the PHONE connector The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback C pg 44 To turn the tally lamp off during recording gt pg 30 31 To remove the indications from the camcorder s display during recording gt pg 30 33 kw l l Ti A a J
116. rcially available refer to its instructions It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure It is also possible to dub from another camcorder Make sure all units are turned off then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration Set SOUND MODE to 12 BIT or 16 BIT and REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference pg 11 30 31 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Set AV S VIDEO to ON in the Menu Screen to engage the analogue input mode pg 46 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record Pause mode AV Engage the VCR s Play mode then engage the Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record mode EAN appears on the screen Engage the VCR s Play mode To stop dubbing press the Recording Star Stop Button on the camcorder so that AV IN reappears then 9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing Set AV S VIDEO back to OFF in the Menu Screen to disengage the an
117. ress PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE I 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE I then STOP W To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen CF pg 46 47 NOTES Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the PHONE connector When using an optional microphone or headphones be sure to attach the core filter to reduce interference C pg 5 While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume 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 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 and ERROR REFER MANUAL appears Fo
118. ris in step 5 For automatic locking rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AUTO then press it in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction 7 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears press it The W BALANCE Menu appears A Go N and press it The Menu Screen disappears and W BAL and the currently selected mode are displayed Rotate it to select the desired mode l N4 White balance is set manually _ Outdoors on a sunny day fe Outdoors on a cloudy day fe A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press MENU BRIGHT Selection is complete To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch
119. rizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used Refer to 5 Second Recording CF pg 37 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 F pg 37 TELE Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnifica MACRO tion Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus WIDE Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen MODE ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 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 MANUAL MENU are inserted at
120. rotection tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to u i u n or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Switch is set to By e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done ina dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The MultiMediaCard is in the wrong position e The 5 Second mode is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 8 9 e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely US pg 7 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one F pg 6 7 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery F pg 9 e Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 10 e Set the Power Switch to By or M F pg 14 e Replace with new cassette F pg 10 e Close the cassette holder cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again F pg 16 e Set the Power Switch to M F pg 14 e Set Focus to the Auto mode gt pg 27 e Clean the lens and check the focus again F pg 92 e Set it in the right position
121. s the INDEX Screen press INDEX SCREEN Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The image selected in the INDEX Screen is displayed o eels e o Gy MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Ma DSC MENU E RETURN IMAGE DEL FRAME DEL FORMAT DPOF Menu Screen EXIT PROTECT ee PROTECT Index 001 F 002 s_ 003 E Screen ARARO RT 004 Fa 005 F 006 Pew A e Padlock mark If Protection is removed Normal playback EXIT PROTECT r 001 F_ 002 s_ 003 E Normal playback PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D S C Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality Mode indication that image cannot be deleted 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image is displayed 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select E and press it DSC MENU appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Index Screen appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired image and press it A ff padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure
122. sert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first with the label facing up e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 To close the card cover push it until you hear a click NOTES Card Cover Be sure to use only MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard y Some brands of MultiMediaCards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a MultiMediaCard consult its manufacturer or dealer To Unload A MultiMediaCard in step 3 push the MultiMediaCard which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover ATTENTION Do not insert remove the MultiMediaCard while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the MultiMediaCard to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed Clipped edge MultiMediaCard Picture Quality Mode Setting The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Three Picture Quality modes are available MENU BRIGHT Wheel o o o o A E ais anz a G o Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button Display EE CAMERA MENU E lt RETURN REC MODE Menu Screen SOUND MODE 3 ZOOM GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ____ ONEA FINE i ID NUMBER ENM Sub Menu DEMO MODE ECONOMY SIDE IED FINE STANDARD and Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the nl ECONOMY in order of quality Lock Button located on
123. sess CF pg 73 e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing e Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software PC DIGITAL STILL Connector CF pg 60 PRINTER Connector Connect to the optional printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector Refer to the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER instruction sheet S Video Input Output Connector GR DVL9800 S Video Output Connector GR DVL9700 S VIDEO sacrssctisncatianes CF pg 58 59 62 63 73 Indicators TAI E ID E NEA CF pg 16 Shooting Mode Indicator cccceceees CF pg 31 Power Lamp csscsssescescessesecssceseeseenees CF pg 16 Other Parts ER Viewfinder ccccccccccessccccceceeesseceeeeeenaes CF pg 8 EY Lens Cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully E Remote Sensor ceccccscssesesseeeeeteees CF pg 68 e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here El Stereo Microphone cccccceseseseeseeeees CF pg 78 E E AAE EENE CF pg 34 EE Shoulder Strap Eyelets ccccceeceeee r pg 8 EE Battery Pack MOUNT ccccceeeseteeteeees CF pg 7 W Gip Sopena CF pg 8 GI LCD Monitor 0 ccc cececeeceteceees I gt pg 16 17 LET Speaker 5 cacsusscresnrseessiusacdavseseeavenstoasesnes CF pg 44 13 Stud Hole peace eee nen an ee a F pg 8 M Trip
124. siissas r pg 52 A Tele Ma Osses ae CF pg 32 Time Code cceecceeesceeesceeeees CF pg 23 33 46 47 Tripod WIQUINGIAS jaxerancedetesecasorunoareeateueeenee CF pg 8 UOMO eee A tend tee tent aeea nscaseaneates CF pg 41 U Upload A Tipe cr coteeooasanne oe ear I gt pg 10 VO Video ESO arrears escctie tenet eaeieuesscaaeecae CF pg 41 WS White Balante sssrinin CF pg 43 WIE MORG ipi CF pg 32 WIRA E ees a CF pg 33 WIPE INOU oecterorescceceae eee eee CF pg 38 39 LOOMI O paria ia ERE E CF pg 22 9S en SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette For Digital Still Camera Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 4 W Approx 5 2 W 77mm x 94 mm x 142 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 620 g without cassette MultiMediaCard and battery Approx 700 g incl cassette MultiMediaCard and battery 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 1
125. sing the DISPLAY Button on the RM V716U remote control provided CF pg 59 62 73 34 EN Advanced Features For Video And D S C cont Power Switch Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Standby I pg 18 20 e In Full Auto mode the flash automatically fires if it is dark 4 appears e In Manual mode you can select the FLASH setting as follows Sane AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears To AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires Perform the procedure below SNAPSHOT Button Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Display Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears lt RETURN DIS SELF T I MER 5S TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH ADJ AUTO ON Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select and press it MANUAL MENU appears pn a re an BE Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select FLASH and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select AUTO AUTO or ON and press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select lt RETURN Press it twice to close the Menu Screen FLASH OPEN Switch If AUTO Is Selected the Red Eye reduction indicat
126. sto e Mr Photo e PhotoAlbum e ImageFolio eee ENO How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional DV cable GR DVL9700 only external microphone or headphones Core Filters reduce interference Stopper External microphone and headphones wind once DV cable wind twice Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core clicks shut ends of the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter Filter as shown in the illustration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE MENU BRIGHT Wheel is set to ON factory preset E Available when the Power Switch is set to B or M and no cassette is in the camcorder m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off E To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the Power Switch to M and press MENU BRIGHT twice while the demo is in ee ee progress This takes you directly to the de
127. t f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod SHUTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 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 1 Not available when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to DUAL 2 Available only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VIDEO or PS 3 Available only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VIDEO or VGA 4 Available only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VIDEO PS or VGA AD Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press MENU BRIGHT T
128. t Power Switch Snapshot For Video Recording Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Shooting Mode Dial 7 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to VIDEO or PS then set the Power Switch to E or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 6 available by repeatedly pressing SNAP MODE until the desired snapshot mode indicator appears SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes To Use The Flash lt gt pg 34 slide FLASH OPEN in the direction of the arrow printed on the camcorder The flash is raised If the flash is not needed push down the flash Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second INDEX SCREEN Button Display FULL Snapshot mode
129. t Then wipe again with a dry cloth Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Carefully lift the plastic tab on the bottom of the viewfinder and open the cover Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the cover Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position and push it back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries RO3 AAA size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 68 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the
130. te Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END SSS eno I Menu Screen Explanations Es FADER WIPE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects CF pg 38 39 P AE EFFECT Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects C pg 40 41 EJ EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock pg 42 EA W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation C pg 43 REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your pre ference F pg 11 SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models a le set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will oo to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 200X digital magnification OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightn
131. the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BR CAMERA MENU 4 Rotate MENU BR and the camcorder is turned on IGHT to select fal and press it appears IGHT to select QUALITY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Rotate MENU BR the desired mode and press it IGHT to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected Picture Quality mode Shooting mode VGA or XGA CF7 pg 15 as well as the composition of the subjects in the images Approximate Number Picture Quality Mode STANDARD ECONOMY Approximate Number Picture Quality Mode STANDARD ECONOMY of Storable Images for VGA mode MultiMediaCard 4 MB provided 8 MB optional 25 E a of Storable Images for XGA mode MultiMediaCard 4 MB provided Z 72 36 ae GETTING STARTED cont To turn on the camcorder first set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except OFF then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the Turning the Power Switch and Shooting Mode Dial allows LCD monitor fully When setting the Power you to choose the appropriate operation mode from Switch press and hold the Lock Button among the following table and the one on pg 15 Power Switch aa
132. the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e The CINEMA mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VIDEO or PS For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion W appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically e The SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to VIDEO or PS S W appears The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0 7X wide conversion lens Zooming is o from 0 7X to 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room e The PS WIDE mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to PS __ Factory preset RSS END D WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind Gar Helps cut down on noise created by wind appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal FLASH Refer to Snapshot Flash F pg 34 aS Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment CF pg 35 ADJ Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s displ
133. the white balance Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the Press MENU BRIGHT until 8 begins blinking Press MENU BRIGHT The indication W BAL EN 43 GAN f PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video Power Switch 1 Load a tape I pg 10 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press gt HE e To stop playback press Ml e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Lock Button Power Zoom Lever VOL slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume 7 To Control The Speaker Volume e Speaker e e NOTES 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 UEN The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV lt gt pg 58 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted CD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied through the DC cord lt 1 does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed Play Pause Button gt HI
134. tiMediaCard bears the MultiMediaCard mark make sure the MultiMediaCard is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the MultiMediaCard is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisa tion etc never unload the MultiMediaCard and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store MultiMediaCards 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 CAUTIONS cont LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery
135. to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone pg 41 is activated Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EA then Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select MANUAL Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 adjustment and select 4 MAN subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen When the setting is completed N 4 stops blinking changes to MANUAL and only the Manual White Balance indicator N is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually F pg 27 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed Follow steps 1 through 4 of
136. to select CANCEL and press it NOTES f print frames created on a PC have not been transferred to a MultiMediaCard it is not possible to delete them using these steps The print frames in the camcorder s memory cannot be deleted SSS END TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag 54 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it All the print frames are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CANCEL and press it Lock Button Display Mm DSC MENU E Menu Screen g DEL o CANCEL FORMAT DPOF SELECTED Deletion Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE 56 EN YALCK Advanced Features For D S C cont MENU Setting Print Information DPOF Setting BRIGHT Wheel This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing which records information about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print information settings available To print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints I pg 57 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock
137. tures For Video MENU BRIGHT Wheel Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp F pg 76 77 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Lock Button Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Power Switch Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu Recording Start Stop Button appears Display me VIDEO MENU E lt RETURN SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SOUND L SYNCHRO SOUND R Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function Menu Screen and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete GR DVL9800 D only Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen 1 ON SCREEN 2 Ce gt M COPY ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a gt tape to a MultiMediaCard gt pg 67 2 OFF Enables snapshots to Q be taken during video playback 5 AV S VIDEO ON Enables audio video GR DVL9800 signal input from the AV only and S VIDEO connectors gt pg 63 OFF Enables audio video signal output to a TV Each setting is linked with DISPLAY MENU VCR etc via the AV and which appears when the Power Switch is set S VIDEO connectors to M F pg 33 The parameters are the C pg 58 62 same as in the description on p
138. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time The GR DVL9800 can be used as both a player and a recorder The GR DVL9700 can be used only as a player F pg 64 65 If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference To AV To S VIDEO Core filter Core niej Audio Nidesrcable mini plug to RCA plug provided S Video cable provided To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors T T y C CVBS J Cable Adapter i provided p eae If your VCR has a SCART connector J use the provided cable adapter Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting the cables open this cover NOTES PUTTING Dubbing Images Sounds Recorded On A Tape To Another Tape To use this camcorder as a player Make sure all units are turned off then c
139. witch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Press it and Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CLOCK ADJ 3 DISPLAY MENU appears Press it and day is highlighted Rotate MENU BRIGHT to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute When the highlight bar is on RETURN press MENU BRIGHT twice Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select
140. within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode F pg 38 21 Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe CF pg 32 38 40 Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode gt pg 32 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out pg 38 40 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 31 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition CF pg 38 40 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance CF pg 40 43 SYMPTOM 27 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 28 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant During recording the date time does not appear Images stored in the MultiMediaCard cannot be deleted The indicators and messages do not appear Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 33 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 34 The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear 35 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink POSSIBLE CAUSES 27 e This is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction DATE TIME is set

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