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JVC GR-DVL512 Camcorder User Manual

1. CF pg 17 T CF pg 39 Set Remote Control VCR Code CF pg 61 CF pg 21 Shutter Speed CF pg 39 Slow Motion Playback gt pg 21 58 CF pg 39 SpA SOS CF pg 26 42 Snapshot Mode CF7 pg 26 42 wp c M CF pg 39 Sound Mode eee CF pg 47 50 51 Speaker Volume CF pg 21 Specifications ses gt pg 90 91 BO OIG o angst r pg 39 v csi m nese CF pg 39 eg P r pg 48 vila cierre de CF pg 21 spo qc CF pg 39 NOG o CF pg 48 Tele MACIO m CF pg 48 Time 5 pg 20 49 50 51 Tripod MONDE CF pg 10 TINS m T CF pg 39 U Unload A Tipe CF pg 12 VIDEO DSC Switch Position CF pg 17 corno CF pg 39 VIGO GNU CF pg 19 Woe White CF pg 45 Wide MOUE m CF pg 48 WE CF pg 48 CF pg 40 41 4 LOOMINE M r pg 18 OU e For General Power
2. r pg 38 9 Rewind Button 44 CF pg 21 EXPOSURE Button CF pg 44 e Play Pause Button gt M CF pg 21 Programme AE Button P AE CF pg 38 1 Fast Forward Button PP CF pg 21 BACKLIGHT Button CF pg 44 12 Power Switch M GEM OFF CF pg 17 3 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 16 Lock Button pg 17 5 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON pg 19 VIDEO DSC Switch VIDEO BEI CF pg 17 17 OPEN EJECT Switch CF pg 12 Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover D S Video Output Connector pg 22 52 62 D USB Universal Serial Bus Connector I pg 68 Connect to a USB equipped computer to download the entire contents of a memory card in only 80 seconds using the provided software EN 79 Edit Connector EDIT CF pg 62 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CF7 pg 61 65 Audio Video Output Connector T pg 22 52 62 DC Input Connector CF pg 8 9 B Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT CF pg 53 68 69 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry
3. 10e Recording Start Stop button Power Switch Diopter Adjustment Control ETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment 7 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused 2 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap Confirm the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camera to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over To attach the camera to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera Then tighten the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with
4. make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or 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 ENO PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter Remote Control Unit e Battery Pack AP V10U RM V716U BN V408U AAA R03 Battery x 2 Lens Cap I pg 6 for Shoulder Strap for remote control unit attachment gt Memory Card 8 MB e USB Cable Already inserted in the camcorder Audio Video Cable e Editing Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter O AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset MENU BRIGHT Wheel B Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or M and no cassette is in the camcorder B 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 B DEMO remains ON even if the camcorder
5. Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it a RW To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 4 The setting is reset to O for all still images n35 MENU BRIGHT Wheel TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 34 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to selsect SELECT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU NEXT lt DPOF gt BRIGHT wheel towards to increase the number DPOF Screen or towards to decrease the number and press it 19 o0 _20 00 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 15 correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select NEXT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears Confirmation CANCEL Screen 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select and press it The normal playback screen appears cancel selection rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints
6. Select RESET in step 4 on pg 34 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically print images recorded a tape first dub them to a memory card I pg 55 MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen CANCEL EXECUTE FORMAT FORMAT CANCEL EXECUTE ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA DAOME Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card anytime After initializing all images and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 899 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialized When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears
7. optional Core filter To DV connector Y To PC connector To DV IN connector PC connection cable To RS 232C OOOO _ FE 0 69 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 pg 53 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration 7 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 4 pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e f 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 colored mosaic pattern or it will become black e Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable When using a cable supplied with a core filter be sure to connect the end with the core filter to
8. 17 e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO Replace with new cassette pg 12 Close the cassette holder cover e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to it Turn the camcorder s power off and on again I pg 17 e Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 43 Clean the lens and check the focus again I pg 77 Set it in the right position I pg 12 Install a fully charged battery C pg 8 9 7 Set it in the right position I pg 14 8 Disengage the Squeeze mode I pg 48 POSSIBLE CAUSES SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION Find a white subject and 9 The color of Snapshot looks strange 10 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark 11 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright 12 Digital Zoom does not work 13 The Black amp White Fader does not work 14 The Dissolve function does not work 15 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work The light source or the subject 9 does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Shooting was performed under backlit conditions The subject is too bright 10X optical zoom is selected PROGRAM AE is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated The
9. The date time does not appear TIME OFF Time code is not displayed SODE code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording CLOCKADJ ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time Cz pg 1 you to set the current date and time I Allows you to set the current date and time Cz pg 11 11 Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode FINE and STANDARD depend ing on your preference I pg 14 GR When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to a SELECT VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape 2 When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to gt vi VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card Factory preset NOTES Ez SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to GEM gt pg 50 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to M e The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EX e The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided pg 23 52 62 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Display CAV DEO SOUND MODE MXSYSTEM G D
10. pg 50 SYSTEM ag DEMO Automatic demonstration will not take place DEMO Erud Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES Ezd SYSTEM e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e if DEMO remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF CAM CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset HENCE Resets all settings to the factory preset Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DISPLAY scenes are recorded AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the Power Switch is set from OFF to EX or Mm When video playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when When the date is changed during video playback g The date time is always displayed DATE
11. specification and extensions thereof The B logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators Tally LAMP 5 naan CF pg 16 48 CHARGE CF pg 8 Power Lamp I3 pg 16 17 Other Parts Remote Sensor I gt pg 56 e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here 28 PNE CF pg 10 Video BT t pg 19 Stereo Microphone I gt pg 66 Ell Shoulder Strap Eyelets pg 10 Grip Strap pg 10 Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch CF pg 77 Battery Pack Mount CF pg 8 LCD Monitor sess CF pg 16 17 Speaker eere CF pg 21 Stud Hole T pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 10 MEMORY CARD pg 14 INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only brat IC 1 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect C pg 40 41 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode lt gt pg 48 3 Rotates while the tape is running I pg 16 4 Displays the recording mode SP or LP lt gt pg 13 5 Displays the tape remaining time I pg 16 6 REC appears during recordin
12. the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops gt pg 84 USB cable provided STEM CONNECTIONS Hu n To USB connector OR Power Switch Core filter VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB or PC connection cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration If you are using the USB connection set the VIDEO DSC switch to DSC Only the still images stored in the memory card can be transferred to a PC Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located the switch and turn on the PC Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC A S N 1 camcorder Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off When finished turn off the PC first then the Core filter DV cable optional To DV connector PC with DV connector NOTES
13. 16 between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA 03 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 56 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 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 I eo ENO D 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 When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag
14. DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel 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 the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The X disappears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select NEXT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select and press it The selected images deleted and the normal playback screen appears To cancel deletion rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it MENU BRIGHT Wheel ENOO TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 32 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the images are deleted To cancel deletion rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it NOTES e Protected images I pg 31 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e Once images are deleted they cannot be restored Check images before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also b
15. ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 50 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 50 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen I pg 50 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided e In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder e The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable Program OUT MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu MTIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor pod Q pray 6 Q Q EDIT IN OUT O 0 G R A EDIT CANCEL A ON OFF NOTES EN 63 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote cont
16. VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt gt pg 71 DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded FORMATTED TAPE Appears when the date time is not set lt gt pg 11 SET DATE TIME Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape A DUB ERROR pg 66 A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP CANNOT DUB mode gt pg 66 ON A LP RECORDED Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit C ANNO audio pg 66 S ON A 16BIT Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase RECORDING protection tab is set to SAVE CF pg 66 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 9 4 INDEX Indications cont Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape INSERT ERROR CF pg 67 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode CANNOT EDIT l l gt pg 67 ON A LP RECORDED Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase TAPE protection tab is set to SAVE I pg 67 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROT
17. are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner 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 prope
18. battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F pg 85 By recording with DIS activated pg 47 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Push in the memory card a few more times I pg 14 USER MAINTENANCE Atter Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Tilt the viewfinder upward Q Slide BAT RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 Cassette holder 1 Cassette holder cover OPEN EJECT Switch BAT RELEASE Switch ev f Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Open t
19. color wall or a clear blue sky e When dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 gt and amp NOTES e 7 the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO I pg 48 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus 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 10 2 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towa
20. e To cancel initialization rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it ON CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 2 CONTENTS FOR RECORDING Night Alive Program AE With Special Effects Fade Wipe Effects Snapshot For Video Recording Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu For Playback Menu DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback Playback Special Effects Playback Zoom Random Assemble Editing For More Accurate Editing Audio Dubbing Insert Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector OON NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE
21. in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart 11 stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain
22. indicator and appear Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in changes to and the iris is locked 3 Iris lock indicator BACKLIGHT Button EXPOSURE Button Power Switch To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 2 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 of Iris Lock For automatic locking press EXPOSURE twice in step 2 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 color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors 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 color tint reproduction Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select W BALANCE then press
23. it The W BALANCE Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset MWB White balance is set manually FINE Outdoors on sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day amp HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone I pg 39 is activated EN 45 Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select 8 MWB Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel until begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed NA resumes normal blinking Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NA is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording in st
24. or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 4 ex SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video 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 S MultiMediaCard B his camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked y and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
25. power is turned off Power Switch B o cancel Automatic Demonstration Set the Power Switch to Mm while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears C EE Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select lt 4RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Lock Button Sub Menu How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera GETTING STARTED E Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Loading Unloading A Cassette Recording Mode Setting Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality Mode Setting Sen BAT RELEASE Switch gt Power Switch CHARGE Lamp Battery pack 2 To AC outlet Je To DC GETTING STARTED cont Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets yo
26. referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B GE PHILIPS PANASONIC HITACHI JVC A B RCA 6000 e 000060000 00 00 00900000 00 000 o 00000 00 errr MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI E NEC PHILIPS E 00 00000 TOSHIBA ZENITH 0000 00 00 O000
27. 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 Images shot in a file size other than VGA with devices that are compatible with DCF Design rules for Camera File systems will be displayed as reduced size thumb nail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Images shot with devices that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder Unsup ported Data will be displayed 100200113 13 24 6 Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called 100 and its file name is DVCO00013 Image number Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is To display the Displays the index larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use If the previous image number of the image file name reaches DVC09999 a new directory will be made and the file name file gt pg 29 will start again from DVCO0001 In the playback screen the directory and only the last four digits of the file name are displayed Date Displays the date when the image was shot if DATE TIME is set to ON in Total number of images the Menu Screen F pg 50 51 Displays the total number of stored images 29 Picture quality INDEX Screen The image
28. so before continuing e Power pg 8 e Grip Adjustment I pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 10 e Loading A Memory Card gt pg 14 e Picture Quality Mode Setting I pg 14 SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 39 then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO DSC Switch Open the CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears LCD monitor to access this switch Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select then press it Display Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP MODE EARE RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen FULL closes MULTI 4 SNAPSHOT RECORDING Menu Screen MULT I 9 1 Press SNAPSHOT The image is recorded in the memory card Regardless of the Power Switch position BY or MJ Snapshot recording takes place using the Picture Quality selected Snapshot mode Displays the quality of the stored image FINE or STD standard in order of quality pg 14 FINE of 10 100 a Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of sh
29. supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Video light Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette 22 5 DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 3 W Approx 5 3 W Approx 3 5 W 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm 3 5 16 x 3 7 8 x 7 7 16 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down Approx 590 1 3 165 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 3590 to 8096 20 C to 50 4 F to 122 F 1 4 CCD F 1 8 f 2 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 037 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Monaural DV format SD mode NTSC 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 91 For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes
30. the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select INDEX and press it The INDEX Screen appears Playback Screen 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The image selected in the INDEX Screen is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel JUMP Button Jump Screen Total number of images SELECT SET MENU CANCEL JUMP Index number DENS OR PLAYBACK Jump Playback When viewing still images stored in a memory card you can call up directly an image you want to view by specifying its index number 7 Press JUMP during Normal Playback pg 28 The Jump Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to enter the index number of the desired image and press it The image for the selected index number is displayed To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen is being displayed press JUMP again eno 1 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality indication that image cannot be deleted 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 899 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and pres
31. the source tape you want to begin recording To DV IN OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector NOTES i It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e blank portion or disturbed image is played back the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Fven though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom gt pg 60 Playback Special Effects C pg 59 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable PLAY gt STOP To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then turn the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen I pg 50 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause
32. time code I pg 50 51 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback 1 Displays the index number of the file C pg 28 2 Displays the directory and file name C pg 28 3 Displays the total number of stored files lt gt pg 28 4 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor lt gt pg 16 The level indicator moves 5 Displays the date lt gt pg 28 NOD Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high mmm i 1 Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power EROR Switch is set to or and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO I pg 12 63 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional HEAD CLEANING cleaning cassette lt gt pg 86 REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE n Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or TAPE SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or and the
33. 0 TOTAL 9 39 Remote Sensor E z 5 do GO 10 0 VCR REC STBY R A EDIT ON OFF TE CUT AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE 11 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene Pressing START STOP the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstr
34. 00 009090 0000000 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE To EDIT Audio Video cable provided Video cable optional Editing cable provided White to AUDIO L IN mii m Yellow to VIDEO IN A To Remote PAUSE H or R A EDIT DISPLAY Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover E CONTROL UNIT MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 22 and 23 1 A AJVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO
35. 2 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display lt DELETE gt Ex _ 2 5 DELETE SELECT CANCEL EXECUTE DELETE Index Screen Deletion Confirmation Screen D S C PLAYBACK cont Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 89 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DELETE and press it The Sub Menu appears TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CURRENT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The currently displayed image is deleted elf CURRENT IMAGE IS PROTECTED appears the image is protected and cannot be deleted gt pg 31 o cancel deletion rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SELECT and press it The
36. 3 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it Press PUSH OPEN open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Tilt it upward downward for best viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button S REC 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 the MENU BRIGHT wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached NOTES e 7 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 EA or M e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when edi
37. 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 400X 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 400X digital magnification EY CAMERA SNAP MODE Refer to Basic Shooting Snapshot pg 26 or Snapshot For Video Recording pg 42 Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 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 While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted is displayed To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast
38. E SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND 4 Sound from the R channel is output in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and channels in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset NOTES e The SOUND 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 2 e The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 22 and 23 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press on the camcorder Audio Video cable provided S Video cable Press on the camcorder and engage the VCR s optiona
39. ECTION TAB Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not MEMORY IS FULL possible e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted COPYING FAILED when a copy protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt gt pg 55 Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images stored in the memory card to a tape when condensation occurs when no tape is loaded when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE when tape in another format is loaded when the tape ends I pg 54 Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed while MEMORY CARD the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO DSC switch is set to DSC I pg 26 PLEASE Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is FORMAT corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card lt gt pg 36 Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power ROMERO Switch is set to and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication
40. FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with memory card 8 MB provided FINE 100 STANDARD 200 with memory card 16 MB optional FINE 200 STANDARD 400 with memory card 32 MB optional FINE 400 STANDARD 800 with memory card 64 MB optional FINE 600 STANDARD 1600 For Connectors S Video Y 1 V 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog AV Video output 1 V 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kO analog stereo DV Output input 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB 5 pin EDIT 93 5 mm 2 pole Adapter AP V10U Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 60 Hz m Other countries AC 110 V to 240 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DCM VYE 1A Dimensions W x H x D 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm 2 3 8 x 1 1 4 x 3 5 1 6 Weight Approx 130 g 0 29 Ibs 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 COPYRIGHTO 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ZLGIAG YD T Printed in Japan 0201
41. ISPLAY gt feoty m 892 END L SOUND MODE STEREO 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 I SYNCHRO f REC MODE F lt RETURN i TALLY ON DEMO MODE ON RESET gt SCREEN CAV IDEO d INDEX Ma SYSTEM 4 PROTECT G DISPLAY 948313 DPOF FORMAT DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp I pg 65 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen Explanations SOUND MODE 25 pg 51 12BIT MODE pg 51 SYNCHRO gt pg 65 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference lt gt pg 13 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the OJ VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing c pg 53 VIDEO m v ON Enable
42. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVL512 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 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 14 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 15 24 VIDEO RECORDING 16 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK 21 24 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 36 D S C RECORDING 26 27 D S C 26 36 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING 38 45 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 46 51 DUBBING 02 905 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 56 67 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 68 69 REFERENCES 70 91 DETAILS oir Labo 71 TROUBLESHOOTING 72 76 USER MAINTENANCE 77 INDEX erm 78 84 CAUTIONS 85 87 TERMS is 88 89 SPECIFICATIONS 90 91 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 en
43. L 60 0 319 o tobt y 2 Y Y 971 o d OO e 9 9 Cim 0 Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window 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 D START STOP Button D MBR SET Button B SNAPSHOT Button D Up Button INSERT Button D Down Button A DUB Button D PLAY Button FF Button D STOP Button D PAUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons SOOO e om om om om mom With the camcorder s Power Switch set to m With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position n or Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape I pg 21 e Displays previous image in the memory card pg 28 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder era Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder CF pg 60 CF pg 67 CF pg 60 CF pg 66 Starts Playback of the tape pg 21 Starts Auto Playback of the memory card pg 28 Forward Forward Shuttle Search on the tape I pg 21 Displays next image in the memory card pg 28 e Stops the tape I pg 21 e Stops Auto Playback I pg 28 Pauses the tape pg 58 SLOW Rewind Button SLOW Forward Button IE CONT
44. Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EY CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MODE then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select 4RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes The available Snapshot modes the same as those pg 27 SNAPSHOT RECORDING U N Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby us 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 still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position or M Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second remove the shutter sound on pg 46 48 e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night Alive pg 38 e If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e If Program AE with special effects I pg 38 is en
45. NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW or gt repeatedly EE NOD Remote sensor FEATURE Playback Special Effects 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 B To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect B To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES e When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyzer 4 and Multi Analyzer 9 Snapshot modes I pg 42 are not available e 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 39 for more information PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu CLASSIC FILM W MONOTONE d SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO Li Zoom Buttons SHIFT bed lt i Up Button 44 Left Button Down Button Right Button Normal playback L4 Sd VS Press T To m
46. Power Switch M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Insert the memory card clipped edge first Screen appears Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side S of the label Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DSC and press it The DSC Menu appears To close the card cover push it until you hear a click Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select QUALITY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode and press it in step 3 push the memory card which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover NOTES e Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked Approximate Number of Storable Images MultiMediaCard e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible Memory Card Picture Quality Mode Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select 4RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer 8 MB provided 200 e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to 16 MB optional 200 400 32 MB optional 400 800 64 MB optional 800 1600 FORMAT the card CF pg 36 ATTENTION Do n
47. ROL UNIT cont FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW t or I more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes B stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW or is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE W to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 44 repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back
48. SYMPTOM 26 The indicators and messages do not appear 27 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 28 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 29 The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear 30 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 31 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 32 During recording sound 32 cannot be heard 33 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 34 A memory card cannot be played back POSSIBLE CAUSES 26 TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 27 In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder 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 The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue
49. Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Program AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered The last selected editing scene is ending At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF The power is off compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame C pg 26 42 Turn off Sepia and Monotone lt gt pg 38 39 10 Press the BACKLIGHT Button lt gt pg 44 11 Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen I pg 38 12 Set ZOOM to 40X or 400X in the Menu Screen gt pg 47 Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode pg 18 39 Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed pg 18 40 13 Turn off Sepia and Monotone lt gt pg 38 40 14 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition C pg 38 40 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode lt gt pg 48 Make sure you have selected the mode of Program AE with special effects you want before starting editing pg 38 40 15 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated lt gt
50. T The selected image is stored in the memory card e m blinks during dubbing NOTES e f SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed e f an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode I pg 48 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it e To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control Is pg 59 Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area 5m 16 ft EMOTE 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 provided The remote control uses two AAA 03 size batteries See General Battery Precautions I pg 85 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace 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 ENO
51. V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter For other notes gt pg 71 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before detaching the power source make gt pg 8 sure that the camcorder s power is turned E off Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time camcorder malfunction Battery pack LCD monitor on BN V408U 1 hr 1 hr 15 min 35 min 40 min NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under BN VATGU em UM I the following conditions ET Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged ie oan repented ERES The LCD monitor is used repeatedly 2 BN V840U 5 hrs 6 hrs 15 min e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly optional e Before extended use it is recommended that BN V856U 7 hrs 8 hrs 40 min optional 4 hrs 4 hrs 40 min you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time when the video light is on INFORMATION The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Neither BN V840U nor BN V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorde
52. W BALANCE See pg 47 If you have selected CAMERA MANUAL SYSTEM DISPLAY or DSC gO to step 5 MODE 532 2 SOUND MODE ZOOM 40X SNAP MODE Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e The icon represents END QUALITY FIN REC SELECT lt RETURN Normal Screen 47 Menu Screen Explanations Es WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects pg 40 41 PROGRAM AE Refer to Program AE With Special Effects pg 38 39 W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 45 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 13 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 Equiva lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 10X When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X
53. With Special Effects pg 38 39 Picture Wipe Dissolve F pg 40 41 GAIN in the CAMERA Menu I pg 47 DIS in the MANUAL Menu I pg 47 Video light when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO pg 19 e During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch NIGHT ALIVE Button P AE Button E Display 0 SHUTTER1 00 SPORTS SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE 2452 SLOW 10X Em o A gt lt a e FOR RECORDING Night Alive Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press NIGHT ALIVE so that the Night Alive indicator X appears The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside 0 while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Alive press NIGHT ALIVE again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears Program AE With Special Effects 7 Set the Power Switch to MJ while pressing down the Lo
54. X O EJ 191 amp and Ex Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select WIPE FADER then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears vl 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when 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 Pic
55. a black screen toward the top and bottom mm WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right WIPE CORNER corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen WIPE WINDOW toward the corners covering the previous scene The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to WIPE SLIDE left o The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left like P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward WIPE SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen 42 EN SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Power Switch VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen SNAP MODE MULTI 9 NOTES FOR RECORDING cont Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The
56. appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy PROTECTION SWITCH protected SD Memory Card is loaded E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has py occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off 22 2 automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait few REATTACH BATTERY minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CARD ERROR CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA he provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Video Light DANGER he video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result B Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time B When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13
57. backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used MANUAL Factory preset NOTES e The EY CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EA and M e The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 48 ex LED ADJUSTMENT cont Menu Screen Explanations cont Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft 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 2 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen 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 appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie The CINEMA mod
58. bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Jo perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections gt pg 22 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE MS appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e pause dubbing press PAUSE 11 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE then STOP hear the dubbed sound during set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen I pg 50 51 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops pg 83 Lock Button Power Swi
59. cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover O When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts 5 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording O 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 END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded 72 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied 1 2 SET DATE TIME appears 2 3 Recording cannot be 3 perf
60. ck Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select PROGRAM AE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode I pg 39 then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Press P AE so that the selected effect indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode press P AE again so that the effect indicator disappears NOTES Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night Alive IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects I pg 40 41 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th 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 vapor lamp is reduced 6 SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting condi
61. corder does not light 42 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 43 When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate 44 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder 35 During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 36 The speaker volume is too great 40 malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 41 The temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures 42 This is not a malfunction 43 DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 36 Turn the speaker volume down CF pg 21 37 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette I pg 86 38 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage I pg 77 39 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indica tions pg 80 84 40 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
62. de and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the window side is arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it facing out locks The cassette holder opens automatically Cassette Do not touch internal components holder 2 Insert or remove 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 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 oe Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks OPEN EJECT Switch into place To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Slide the erase protection tab on the back of 4 the tape in the direction of SAVE This Tape EORR prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to l REC before loading it 20 min RU Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH l l HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage NOTES t 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 c
63. do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 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 within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure th
64. e n order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided Software e he still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC or use the DV cable provided with the capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILE appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILE is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable
65. e When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them e f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be canceled and editing will not take place e there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included the edited version e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points e f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program 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 t is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Recording Start Stop Button IN OUT MODE 1 00 25 02 05 mjp 2P 07 18 08 31 3 03 33 05 53 C BW 4D 09 30 13 15 Pl A 15 55 16 29 7 m Random Assemble Editing Menu 8 TIME CODE 16 3
66. e 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 SOn 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 Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store memory cards 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 mot
67. e code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON I pg 49 50 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 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 n2 1 Normal Playback 7 Load a tape I 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press P E To stop playback press Power Zoom Lever VOL Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Play Pause Button 11 To Control The Speaker Volume Rewind Button 44 4 Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to D Monk turn up the volume or towards to turn down the Stop Button volume li NOTES EISE e If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is p supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automati Life cally To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then d gt f t
68. e is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the v image to fit the screen without distortion appears When using this MANUAL 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 The SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind eal Helps cut down on noise created by wind 6 appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape 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 pg 26 42 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect gt pg 26 42 TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times O The tally lamp comes on signal the start of recording Factory preset NOTES e The Il MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M e SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to GEM gt
69. e sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it I pg 36 S44 en MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen SELECT ALL RESET DPOF Confirmation CANCEL Screen EXECUTE DAA ORE BANYAN OLE a Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing 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 print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints I pg 35 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 299 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select ALL and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears
70. effect e f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available 40 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 Program AE with special effects I pg 38 39 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored e Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used while Night Alive is being activated gt pg 38 RECORDING cont FADE WIPE SELECTION W BW
71. ep 2 substitute colored paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the color 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 I pg 43 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 4O FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MENU BRIGHT Wheel For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings I pg 47 49 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Lock Button Power Switch Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears Display IR amp WIPE FADER OFF Menu Screen Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE or
72. er should be connected to the camcorder e The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU941464 S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e You can use Playback Zoom gt pg 60 or Playback Special Effects pg 59 in step 5 EE OO VIDEO DSC Switch Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a 7 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 Core filter 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO 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 optional Power Switch 3 Press gt to play back the source tape Core filt 1 While watching the playback on the monitor engage DV cable the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on
73. f important the MANN unit operating and maintenance servicing instructions in e The rating information and safety caution of the the literature accompanying the appliance AC Adapter are on Its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color 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 JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries END When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment
74. g e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode F pg 16 7 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind gt pg 48 Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert Editing Pause mode is engaged pg 67 9 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder lt gt pg 47 Displays the Time Code CF pg 20 49 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Recording Only th 10 100 1 Appears when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 259 and the Power Switch is set to EY or M I pg 17 26 2 Appears and blinks during shooting F pg 26 3 Displays the quality of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STD standard in order of quality I pg 14 4 Appears during shooting Blinks when a memory card is not loaded lt gt pg 26 5 Displays the number of images that have already been shot I pg 26 6 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken lt gt pg 26 eNO LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording 40x W EIL MN i PHOTO 10 ixi ote S M 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to HY pg 17 2 EX Appears when Night Alive is engaged I pg 38 e Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being a
75. gaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON CF pg 47 the Stabilizer will be disabled e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to m gt gt in the Menu Screen CF pg 49 During tape playback as well all snapshot modes are available when gt COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Ix pg 50 However the shutter sound is not heard e During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape e gt will appear while the snapshot is being taken Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing 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 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one
76. gins 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 pg 61 65 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 When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed e When a tape is removed re inserted during during recording shooting Minutes When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located SECHS partway through the tape Erames e When shooting again after shooting a scene 30 frames 1 second then opening closing the cassette holder cover Display Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 24 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 21 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES e tim
77. he viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow 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 hatch Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls CD Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN pg 16 2 Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 10 3 Battery Release Switch BAT RELEASE ee pg 8 MENU Wheel PUSH CF pg 46 e LCD Monitor BRIGHT Brightness Control CF pg 16 5 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 26 27 42 54 55 6 Power Zoom Lever TW pg 18 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 21 7 FOCUS Button pg 43 BLANK SEARCH Button CF pg 24 e JUMP Button r pg 30 Stop Button MM CF pg 21 e NIGHT ALIVE Button
78. hooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to SOUEEZE in the Menu Screen 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 This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction his is not a malfunction 24 e DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 25 Images stored the memory card are protected 16 Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe pg 38 40 48 Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode gt pg 48 Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out CF pg 38 40 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 47 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition pg 38 40 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance pg 39 45 24 Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen CF pg 49 25 Remove protection from the images stored in the memory card and delete them I pg 31 32
79. ing the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada ole Y er CF pg 8 9 Audio CF pg 66 gb r pg 49 CF pg 43 Auto Playback MEM HM CF pg 28 Auto Shut off 5 4 CF pg 16 21 27 Backlight Compensation CF pg 44 Battery LOW M pg 83 ird dat CF pg 8 9 85 iso M pg 48 Blank PE CF pg 24 Brighten The LCD Monitor gt pg 16 Channels Left Right CF pg 51 Charge The Battery Pack CF pg 8 au M r pg 48 Classic FIUT c CF pg 39 Clean The Camcorder CF pg 77 Connections pg 8 9 22 23 52 53 62 68 69 D Darken The LCD Monitor gt pg 16 Date Time Dis
80. l l Record mode White to AUDIO L IN SI Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press I on the camcorder Yellow to B Red to 2 VIDEO IN AUDIO R IN Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then ae stop the VCR and camcorder when finished To S VIDEO IN When connecting the cables open this cover Connect when an S Video cable is not used NOTES As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes 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 Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 50 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen 50 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen I pg 50 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided e In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filt
81. ll Auto recording try this mode Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder M Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer VIDEO DSC Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to EX m gt liv in the DSC Menu Screen still images are also recorded in the memory card Allows you to record a still image or display still image stored in the memory card 16 Zoom in T Telephoto 10x WIN TT 21 4 Zoom display Zoom out W Wide angle 10x WL IN IT pa Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever RECORDING 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 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 focu
82. 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 90 e his is normal Power Switch is set to AK or M 34 The Power Switch is set to u A Or M The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO CORRECTIVE ACTION 26 Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen gt pg 49 50 27 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 16 17 28 Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 30 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS pg 38 41 48 33 Set the Power Switch to pg 21 34 Set the Power Switch to lt 28 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE IUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35 The LCD monitor image is distorted 36 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 37 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 38 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex finger prints 39 An unusual mark appears 40 n error indication EO1 E06 appears 41 The charger indicator on the cam
83. mode DV IN appears the screen Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording Sz rotates Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode stops rotating NOTES e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND setting I pg 47 e During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors Dg SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button Rewind Button VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Fast Forward Button gt gt DUBBING cont Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape 7 Load a memory card I pg 14 and cassette C pg 12 To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image play back the tape Stop playback at the desired point Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 299 then 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 gt pg 29 Auto Playback pg 28 press 44 gt gt to select the image you wish To engage Dub Standby press SNAPSHOT The message TO COPY TAPE PUSH SNAPSHOT appears While the message is being displayed press SNAPSHOT The selected still image is recorded on the tape fo
84. o E e playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV pg 22 e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body Speaker e CD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the 1 VIDEO DSC Switch Open the battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed LCD monitor to access this switch When power is supplied from an AC outlet 1 does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press amp MH during playback 2 To resume normal playback press again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off e When is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold 44 or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight m
85. or 32 temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater 4 To protect the unit DO 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 No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after 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
86. or VCR b Audio Video cable White to provided AUDIO L IN DL Red to 7 AUDIO R IN In order to maintain optimum performance of Yellow to the camcorder provided cables may be VIDEO IN equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration pg 22 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 referring to your VCR s instruction manual Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 50 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 50 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Directory File Names and Image Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen pg 50 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided 3 Connect the VCR o
87. ormed 4 There is no picture 4 5 The focus does not adjust automatically 6 The cassette will not load 6 properly 7 The memory card will not 7 load properly 8 Snapshot mode cannot be 8 used e The power is not connected properly battery is dead The date time is not set The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased For Video Recording The tape s erase protection tab Is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to or OFF e The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to END appears The cassette holder cover is open For D S C Recording e The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists Focus is set to the Manual mode recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation The cassette is in the wrong position The battery s charge is low e The memory card is in the wrong position The Squeeze mode is selected Connect the AC Adapter securely I pg 9 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one F pg 8 9 Set the date time I pg 11 Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC I pg 12 Set the Power Switch to EY or M gt pg
88. ors transformers or magnets 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 While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 1 CAUTIONS 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 hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 or extremely low under 09
89. osaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback B To resume normal playback press M You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback I pg 58 Slow Motion Playback Playback Special Effects and Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided pg 58 59 60 2 2 EN IDEO PLAYBACK cont Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors To TV or VCR To S VIDEO IN mur Audio Video cable White to provided AUDIO L IN Red to NOTE VEM AUDIO R IN In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Not connected When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors To TV
90. ot insert remove the memory card while the NOTE camcorder is turned on as this may cause the The number of storable images depends on the memory card to be corrupted or cause the selected picture quality as well as the composition of camcorder to become unable to recognize the subjects in the images and the type of memory whether or not the card is installed card being used VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK E 5 VIDEO PLAYBACK 2 CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Operation Mode Zooming Video Light Time Code VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Frame By Frame Playback Connections Blank Search 16 Power lamp Power Switch During Lock Button shooting Recording Start Stop Button Display 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min 89 min 3 min Now calculating 0 min 4 1 min 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT L T MENU BRIGHT Wheel PUSH OPEN Button VIDEO DSC Switch Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 8 Grip Adjustment I pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 10 Load A Cassette I pg 12 e Recording Mode Setting pg 1
91. ote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO and push it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and push it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted R A EDIT ON OFF Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in to finish the setting NOTES e Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and push it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 63 Display Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Stereo CONTROL UNIT Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode lt pg 47 NOTES e Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16
92. ots that can be stored including those already taken The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored the Picture Quality mode etc Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame FULL Snapshot mode with no frame MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 9 There is the sound effect of a shutter closing EN 2 7 To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Images C pg 32 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 46 48 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night Alive pg 38 e Even if DIS is set to ON F pg 47 the Stabilizer will be disabled e Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e f Program AE with special effects I pg 38 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e f shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes
93. ove image press Right while keeping SHIFT held down E CONTROL UNIT FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 40X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press E Left O Right ZY Up and Down B o end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP 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 1 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 MER Recording geck automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control F pg 56 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then
94. over and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e 7 the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Fven when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape wld MENU BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Setting Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu a Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select E CAMERA and press it The CAMERA Menu appea
95. pg 40 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 40 The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode lt gt pg 40 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE dum IUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 16 The picture wipe function does not work 17 Scene transition does not go as expected 18 The Video Echo mode does not work 19 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated 20 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated 21 White Balance cannot be activated 22 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 23 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 24 During recording the date time does not appear 25 Images stored in the memory card cannot be deleted 16 Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE is not set to OFF 17 When using Picture Wipe Dissolve I pg 40 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 notice able when s
96. play CF pg 49 50 51 Date Time Settings CF pg 11 Deleting I pg 32 Demonstration Mode CF pg 6 49 Digtal ZOOM CF pg 18 47 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer CF pg 47 Diopier Adjustment scs cci otto rans bates CF pg 10 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CF pg 34 DUD DING pp CF pg 52 55 E Erase Protecto ph A PEE OS r pg 12 Exposure Control 2 CF pg 44 E 0 0 00 00 eese imo CF pg 40 41 Fast Forward The CF pg 21 Frame By Frame Playback CF pg 21 58 G Galm UD r pg 47 Grip Adjustment eese CF pg 10 NOG NG CF pg 47 49 Index Playback eese CF pg 29 dedero M CF pg 29 Initialize A Memory Card CF pg 36 meent sro d NU E CF pg 67 jj T r pg 44 M arta CF pg 44 Journalistic Shooting CF pg 17 Jump Pav CF pg 30 L LCD monitor Viewfinder nre fac rro a rr CF pg 80 84 ANOS X CF pg 12 Manual FOCUS CF pg 43 Memor
97. r Use only the AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V840U battery pack and only AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V856U battery pack Also by using the optional VC VBN856U DC Cord it will be possible to connect the BN V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes pg 71 Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it
98. r approx 5 seconds e SREC indicator disappears when dubbing is complete NOTE If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE the message COPYING FAILED is displayed SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen m 3 Play Pause Button 18 MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch ENDO Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a memory card pg 14 and cassette pg 12 Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen C pg 26 to use for dubbing the image to the memory card Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select EJ VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OJ wb mM COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal playback screen resumes To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback To start dubbing press SNAPSHO
99. rds 4 appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to BY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink 44 en Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press EXPOSURE The exposure control indicator appear Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards u n to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to If EXPOSURE is pres
100. rly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning NO Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DVL512U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turn
101. rol The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears SELECT SCENES If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed f 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 When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT I pg 59 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point f you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only
102. rs Lock Button 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to Display select 4RETURN and press it twice The Menu Men Screen Screen closes e Audio Dubbing pg 66 and Insert Editing C pg 67 are impossible on a tape recorded in the Sub Menu LP mode P Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Power Switch M Xd e 14a Clipped edge ee card i Label Power Lamp Display QUALITY STANDARD Lock Button Power Switch Loading Memory Card Picture Quality Mode Setting The provided memory card is already inserted in the The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best camcorder when you receive the camcorder match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality 7 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 7 Set the
103. s by using the manual focus gt pg 43 then zoom or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 400X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom I pg 47 e Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve lt pg 40 41 or Video Echo gt pg 39 is activated e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 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 48 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch DANGER video light can become extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result B Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time B When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light 19 FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is
104. s dubbing of images COPY recorded on a tape to a memory card CF pg 55 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTES t is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided e REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to Or pg 13 47 eno 1 Menu Screen Explanations cont DISPLAY ON SCREEN setting 5 7 5 Each setting is linked with DISPLAY or SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M c pg 48 49 gt The parameters the same as in the lt description on pg 48 49 5 For playback sound tape For directory file name a p speed and tape running index number and total during video playback number during D S C playback DATE TIME setting For date during D S C playback MEMORY For date time during video playback Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 1 second PLAYBACK SOUND During video 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 50 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 MOD
105. s it The MEMORY Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select and press it The PROTECT Index Screen appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 VIDEO DSC Switch Open the above LCD monitor to access this switch 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it A Display padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish M enu Screen to delete by accident Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialized or corrupted even protected images are deleted If you do not want to lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them lt gt PROTECT Index Screen TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Padlock mark Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The ff Normal playback If Protection disi is removed padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected lt PROTECT gt Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears Normal playback O
106. s you shot can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking images shot beforehand the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture quality as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure Index number Selected image 1 Index number Index numbers are marked from 1 For example when 10 images are stored index number 1 to 10 if three images with index numbers 2 4 and 6 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 1 to 7 F S Picture Quality Displays the quality of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality gt pg 14 Protect icon A Protect icon MENU BRIGHT Wheel When an image is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality indicator and that image cannot be deleted Selected Image An image is framed in green when it is selected Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image Display Menu Screen Index Playback 2 DISPLAY gt DELETE xXIMEMORY DPOF You can view the images stored in memory six at a time FORMAT Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to view 7 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on DEND 28 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Rotate
107. sed once the camcorder will enter the exposure adjustment mode again 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 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY NOTE Backlight spotlight C pg 39 compensation and SNOW Ix pg 39 have no effect when the manual Exposure Control mode is engaged FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming 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 and 2 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control
108. studs 1 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display E31 4 DISPLAY Menu CLOCK 25701 ADJ 5 30 PM ent 1 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 pg 50 51 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in to access the Menu Screen Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DISPLAY Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and month is highlighted Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to input the month Press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you Just set GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Make sure the 7 Sli
109. sure 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 Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that refer to the Index I pgs 78 84 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 85 through 87 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING Jn N TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO USER SERVIGEABLE PARTS INSIDE NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RAI N OR MOISTU RE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the NOTES product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence o
110. tch Display 12 34 Remote sensor EN 6 7 Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen gt pg 50 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections I pg 22 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Confirm the time code at this point pg 51 Press REW 44 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE IIl Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE 1 ILC and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP B NOTES e Program AE with special effects pg 38 39 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape
111. the camcorder The core filter reduces interference If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided with GV DT3 to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while 7 5 2 CONTENTS DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications CAUTIONS E7 1 VIDEO RECORDING lt pg 16 17 O Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack O Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack O To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging e Set the Power Switch to ZEW BY or Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder e Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder O 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 O The cassette holder
112. ting the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape F pg 20 To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off 5 pg 46 48 For other notes gt pg 71 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward SELF RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Power Switch VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch When the Power Switch is set to EY D appears When set to or there is no indication When the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 259 Tel appears When set to VIDEO there is no indication Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO DSC Switch Power Switch Position Manual Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Fu
113. tions amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control I pg 44 x TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance I pg 45 is initially set to amp but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually 48 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look NOQ B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect Your mds ae mn a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 24 1 SLOW 4X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments 26 2 SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like
114. too dim OPERATION Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on he video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 45 to 4 amp when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator 3 does not blink due to low battery charge the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON While the SHUTTER or SPORTS mode IG pg 39 is engaged the light is likely to stay on While the TWILIGHT mode I pg 39 is engaged the light will not activate While the Night Alive mode I gt pg 38 is engaged the light will not activate 20 RECORDING cont 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 be
115. ture 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 en4 Fader And Wipe Menu Fade in or out with a white screen Wu FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen FADER BLACK ar Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out BW FADER from color to black and white MOSAIC Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE SLIDE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right o 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 WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the center of
116. u choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Tilt the viewfinder upward 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2 then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4 2 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Slide BAT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack NOTES e 7 the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e 7 the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Using the optional AA V40U AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN
117. ucted e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes gt pg 20 65 Program 1 For More Accurate Editing OUT MODE Random Assemble Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause 0 Editing Menu 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 TIME CODE TER against your VCR TOTAL 00 00 oN DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING VIDEO Menu a ee ee a Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the SYNCHRO 2E 0 1 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 Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point Remote sensor Play back the dubbed scene f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s rem
118. utomatically adjusted I pg 47 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted I pg 45 4 x Appears when the exposure is adjusted F pg 44 Appears when backlight compensation is used I pg 44 5 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects C pg 38 BRIGHT 6 Appears when the iris is locked C pg 44 7 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is engaged C pg 47 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming I pg 18 9 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator pg 18 Appears when taking Snapshot pg 26 42 1D Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 16 12 Displays the date time I pg 11 13 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually I pg 43 92 INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 4 Displays the sound mode I pg 50 51 2 Displays the Blank Search mode I pg 24 3 Displays the tape speed lt pg 13 4 Appears while a tape is running Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle search 44 Rewind Shuttle search Pause I gt Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion 5 Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause 5 Displays the date time C pg 50 51 6 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 16 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume lt gt pg 21 The level indicator moves 7 Displays the
119. utput to the TV input It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 9 e The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EX or then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture BLANK SEARCH Button VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch 4 9720 PLAYBACK cont Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 20 Load a tape Ix 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automaticall
120. when the Power Switch is set to or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again set the Power Switch to OFF then to IX or M e The Motor Drive mode lt gt pg 42 is disabled when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 9 e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules for Camera File systems They do not have any compatibil ity with devices which are not compliant to DCF 28 Fast Forward Normal Playback Button Play 8 Button Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Lock Button Rewind lt lt Button Stop I Button 7 Load a memory card pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 3 Press PP to display the next image Press lt lt to display the previous image VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch For Normal Playback For Auto Playback Auto Playback To display the next image You can run through all the images stored in memory Display automatically 7 Perform steps 1 and 2 above 2 Press 3 To end Auto Playback press NOTES Even if you
121. y Card CF pg 14 86 Menu Screen CAMERA r pg 47 Menu Screen DISPLAY CF pg 49 50 Menu Screen DSC r pg 14 49 Menu Screen MANUAL r pg 47 48 Menu Screen MEMORY pg 31 51 Menu Screen SYSTEM CF pg 48 49 50 Menu Screen VIDEO r pg 50 c CF pg 39 Motor Drive Mode rrt renean CF pg 42 Mu ltiMedlaCarad CF pg 14 86 N D CF pg 38 Picture Quality bores CF pg 14 Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 40 41 Playback Special Effects CF pg 59 Playback ZOOM e esemes CF pg 60 Power Switch Position ierit ens CF pg 17 i gt pg 69 Program AE With Special Effects CF pg 38 39 Protecting Images er C pg 31 Provided Accessories CF pg 5 Ro Random Assemble Editing CF pg 61 65 Record Standby CF pg 16 Recording ott iat iam tnn CF pg 13 Remote em erede ts CF pg 56 lm r pg 49 Rewind The MI o CF pg 21 5 SD Memory C alt cos CF pg 14 86
122. y starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press NOTES e n step 3 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C 25 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING PLAYBACK D S C RECORDING Basic Shooting Snapshot D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Auto Playback INDEX Screen Index Playback Jump Playback Protecting Images Deleting Images Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Initializing A Memory Card 26 SNAPSHOT Button Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do

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