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JVC GR-DVJ70 Digital Camera User Manual

1. If during dubbing you press a button on the camcorder its RECORD STANDBY mode is automatically engaged Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes 7 pg 27 When using MOSAIC FADER black bars may appear at the bottom and left of the screen NDD VCR Recording deck REMOTE SENSOR RM V708U or RM V710U WC O optional CU V70KIT E OQOO SEE ClO OOO SRE CODE OCA ON OFF BUTTON TOTAL NO ob po R A EDIT PROGRAMME SCREEN For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from RECORD STANDBY to RECORD mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you ve recorded scenes you didn t want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR PREPARE FOR R A EDIT 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the Docking Station s elf any Images from the scene prior to the Remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves e R A EDIT appears on the TV screen quickly from RECORD STANDBY to SOAR a thin i WDM RECORD 2 CHOOSE A SCENE D e If the scene you tried to dub starts in Perform Random Assemble Editin
2. CVBS with the direct VCR INPUT connection or to YC with the RGB converter connection Refer to your VCR s instruction manual PLAYBACK Basic Playback You can watch what you ve recorded in the viewfinder POWER DIAL OPERATION PANEL COVER SELECT MODE Pull out the viewfinder and set the Power Dial to PLAY 2 OPEN COVER Slide the camcorder s Operation Panel cover as shown in the illustration REWIND TAPE Press REW If you rewind all the way to the end of the tape it stops automatically WATCH RECORDING Press PLAY You can watch the recording in the viewfinder END PLAYBACK Press STOP and set the Power Dial to OFF To Perform High Speed Search ews press REW or FF after pressing PLAY The tape will move at approximately 9 times the normal playback speed Watch in the viewfinder and when you reach the spot you want to see press PLAY and normal playback resumes n4O PLAY PAUSE O NOTES You can also perform a High Speed Search by pressing and holding REW or FF during the PLAY mode The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High Speed Search This is not a malfunction The sound is not available during High Speed Search Still Playback To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE Press again to resume playback If still play
3. VIDEO Luminance Signal Y A D Lens r conversion Recording by Color Difference rotating head Signal R Y B Y helical scan Chrominance C Chromatic A D Signal Analysis conversion gt compression AUDIO i conversion The GR DVJ70 separates the data into blocks writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape A Tape direction Video Area 5 24 mm HAE VOAN N 12 tracks frame Sub Code Area Audio Area The Time Code and Date Time data are The digital audio signal is recorded here written here separate from the video O ITI Insert and Tracking data This enables you to display the date and time during playback even if they weren t displayed while recording Video Area The digital video signal is recorded here Information Area Insert editing and post recording editing tracking signals are recorded here Oen CASSETTE COVER CASSETTE HOLDER OPEN EJECT SWITCH SUPPLYING POWER Install A Fully Charged Battery Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow Remove the battery s protective cap and insert the battery first 3 Close the battery cover LOADING A CASSETTE 1 Turn on the power then slide the OPEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow The cassette cover releases Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks The holder opens automatically 2 Insert a tape 3 Close the holder and it recedes automati
4. by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The cursor stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to END 6 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press SET twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears NOTE Connect the camcorder to a TV and set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu The display appears on the connected TV when the camcorder is in RECORD STANDBY VIEWFINDER FADER WIPE SELECT stk ZROFF 1 W WHITE FADER BLACK FADER DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE ITEM gt ZOOM SW FADER WIPE MENU SET BUTTON SELECT DIAL FADE WIPE Effects VIEWFINDER FADER WIPE SELECT WHITE FADER BLACK FADER DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE ITEM gt ZOOM SW Lb After 2 sec EFFECT Wal PAUSE POWER DIAL Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene Select any one effect from the Fader Wipe Menu To use effects that don t appear in the menu exchange them pg 33 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Select Dial to PRO EFFECT appears in the viewfinder 2 ACCESS FADER WIPE MENU Press SET The
5. 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 wo D Cap Terminals Battery 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life avoid prolonged uncharged storage remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 3 To prevent damage to the camcorder replace the battery pack when it begins to deliver less recording time per charge NOTE It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging neitanir asra 10 C to 35 C OperatiOn eraa 10 C to 40 C Stora p srsscenseh eden aein E 10 C to 30 C NOTES Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes
6. Viewfinder e The adjustment range is from 6 to 6 Slide toward to brighten the image or toward to darken it To Return To Automatic Exposure Control dies set the Select Dial to EXP then press SET quickly The Exposure setting display disappears Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES 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 POWER DIAL Iris Lock IRIS LOCK INDICATOR SELECT DIAL Use this function when shooting a moving subject when zooming when the subject changes its distance thus its size in the viewfinder or when you want to lock the brightness level When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to EXP EXP is displayed in the viewfinder CENTRE SUBJECT LOCK IRIS Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the viewfinder then press and hold SET for about 2 seconds The exposure setting display and E appear indicating that the iris is locked r To Return To Automatic Iris Control er set the Select Dial to EXP then press SET The exposure setting display an
7. When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day S amp When using a video light or other similar type of lighting 4 ENTER SELECTION Press SET Setting is complete and the indicator representing the selected setting appears in the viewfinder To Return To Automatic White Balance ieee select AUTO in step 3 Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES White balance cannot be used when P AE Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated Confirm the tint setting on a TV before connecting to make sure the displays are as close as possible WHITE PAPER PAUSE MWB Operation en 4 SET BUTTON Set this function before shooting subjects under various types of lighting SELECT MODE In step 3 of the White Balance adjustment C pg 40 select MWB Nu SET 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 3 ENTER SETTING Press and hold SET When the MWB 4 indicator begins blinking release the button The camcorder exits the menu and setting is complete The MWB indicator N appears in the viewfinder To Change The Tint For Recording ies In step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES A subject can be shot under various
8. black screen WINDOW WIPE The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center SCROLL WIPE The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen EXAMPLE gt P scrot wire The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous scene Within 5 minutes RECORDING START STOP YS BUTTON Picture Wipe Dissolve Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect Select the Picture Wipe effect at the Fader Wipe Menu F pg 29 If you want to use effects not currently appearing on the menu exchange those appearing for others I pg 33 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP 2 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press RECORDING START STOP when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory 3 RESUME RECORDING 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 from bottom to top revealing the new scene NOTES If you turn off the power after having finished recording a scene the stored point is erased This disables the Picture Wipe Dissolve combination When this happen
9. the camcorder may not be able to locate the exact beginning of the scene Snapshot Search could malfunction if the recorded tape has e Too little time between Snap shots e Blank space between recordings e Snap shots taken using Motor Drive mode To Stop A Snapshot Search In Progress TON press SNAPSHOT again NOTES To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE This is known as still playback Press again to resume normal playback If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged If the camcorder is left in its Stop mode for 5 minutes its power goes off automatically In the future by attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station and connecting a video printer to the station it will become possible to print out snapshots 24 EN ZOOM IN T Tight RECORDING Advanced Features Cont Digital zoom lt zone r 10X zoom ZOOM DISPLAY D w p ZOOM OUT W Wide Zoom Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get closer to the subject F pg 18 Simply slide the Zoom Lever to either zoom in toward or zoom out toward The Zoom speed is variable the quicker you slide the Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTE Digital zoom 20x and 100x cannot be used while the Video Echo effect F pg 35 the Picture Wipe Dissolve function
10. OFF on the remote control ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS i MENU The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 35 for more information Point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor and press EFFECT The Production Effects Menu appears on the connected TV 3 SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT After 2 seconds the menu disappears and the selected function is activated 50 EDITING Docking Station optional avilable accessory kit CU V70KIT E Refer to Docking Station Attachment on pages 42 and 43 for attachment procedures Make sure the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station before beginning editing Dubbing You can copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto a videotape Refer to your VCR s instruction manual for details VCR Recording deck MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR as shown in the illustration on page 43 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY to play back the source tape START RECORDING While watching on the connected TV engage your VCR s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording PAUSE RECORDING Engage your VCR s pause mode to stop recording a segment WM WN PLAY BUTTON STOP BUTTON POWER DIAL 5 END RECORDING Press STOP to stop th
11. Scene F pg 20 2 YES 1 YES YES YES YES Self Timer CF pg 26 YES YES YES YES YES Date Time Display ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF pg 28 ON OFF Focus pg 37 AUTO AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK D 1 Stabilizer F pg 18 3 Not operational ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Exposure Control AUTO AUTO LOCK AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK gt pg 38 AUTO LOCK White Balance F pg 40 AUTO AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK Digital Zoom gt pg 24 20x only ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF P AE Effects F pg 34 Not operational YES can t change once set YES FADER WIPE gt pg 29 Not operational YES can t change once set YES 1 Factory preset for 5S However if you change the setting in the System Menu C pg 19 either 5SD or ANIMATION becomes available when you engage the AUTO mode 2 Records in AUTO regardless of Select Dial setting e Make sure the Power Dial is in the MANUAL position when you make selections at the Recording Menu 3 When D l Stabilizer is set to ON the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 100 Menus en 17 The Recording Menu allows you to set these functions Squeeze Zoom Magnification Digital Image Stabilizer Gain Up Fade Wipe pg 29 PAE Effects F pg 34 Date Time Menu and System Menu The following selection procedure applies to Squeeze Zoom Magnification Stabilization
12. Slide the Zoom Lever in either direction to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE SYSTEM MENU Press SET twice Setting is complete and the System Menu disappears 20m SCENE BEEP WIND CUT SOUND MODE ID No PEND Sound Sound signals can be sampled at 48 kHz or 32 kHz 48 kHz The camcorder is factory preset for 48 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels A tape recorded at 48 kHz cannot be used for Audio Dubbing 32 kHz This setting enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Scene 5 Second Mode This mode is enabled when the Power Dial is set to 5g 5S Pressing RECORDING START STOP allows you to take a 5 second clip Press repeatedly for a succession of short recordings 5SD lf you record a 5 second clip within 5 minutes after the previous one the end of the old scene dissolves and is replaced by the new scene over a 2 second period I pg 25 ANIM Animation Each time you press RECORDING START STOP a 1 8 second recording is taken By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it s moving RECORDING Co
13. Wipe Customize Menu appears 4 SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED Place the pointer next to the number of the effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The cursor stops blinking 6 SELECT NEW EFFECT Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop when the one you want is displayed Press SET e The pointer automatically moves to END e To replace other effects repeat steps 4 and 5 CLOSE MENU Press SET twice Selection is complete and you can use the new effects during recording pg 29 SAN j VIEWFINDER P AE EFFECT SELECT SKOFF 1 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 2 9 TWILIGHT 3 4 SEPIA 4 BW BLACK WHITE 5 CLASSIC FILM ITEM gt ZOOM SW P AE EFFECTS MENU FACTORY SETTING SET BUTTON SELECT DIAL P AE Effects RECORDING Advanced Features Cont VIEWFINDER P AE EFFECT SELECT OFF 1 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 2 9 TWILIGHT gt 23 4 SEPIA 4 BW BLACK WHITE 5 8 CLASSIC FILM ITEM gt ZOOM SW PAUSE The indicator for the selected mode appears and the selected mode is engaged POWER DIAL You can choose any one of the effects from the P AE Effects Menu In addition you can exchange 5 of the 13 options that appear for other available effects F pg 36 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Select Dial to PRO EFFECT appears in the viewfinder ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS MENU Press SET twice The P AE Effect
14. and 30 C 20 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Recording Time BATT PACK BN V712U BN V714U RECORDING TIME approx 30 min approx 50 min Recording time under the following conditions e The temperature is approximately 20 C However e If the temperature is below 10 C or e If Zoom or RECORD STANDBY are engaged repeatedly continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time en Installing The Battery Pack The battery pack does not charge while in the camcorder Before installation make sure the battery pack has been charged fully BATTERY OPEN BATTERY COVER Move the cover in the direction of the arrow INSERT BATTERY Remove its protective cap and insert the end of the battery first 3 CLOSE BATTERY COVER NOTE To remove a discharged battery pack simply open the cover and slide the battery pack out 1Oxn GETTING STARTED Cont AC POWER ADAPTER CHARGER Connector is under this cover CAM STAND DC CORD Indoor Use Using The CAM Stand When using the camcorder indoors you can use During Recording the AC Adapter instead of a battery If you record while leaving the camcorder on a desk Slipblv BALED TA ANADTED_ COO tabie it may tip
15. and Gain Up VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU A ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET gt SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and set the Select Dial to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected VIEWFINDER J WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON END ZOOM LEVER SET BUTTON MANUAL AUTO SELECT DIAL SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by sliding the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set the parameters for a different function repeat steps 3 and 4 CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press SET Selection is complete and the menu disappears 5 OFF SQUEEZE CINEMA ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON Wide Mode This recording mode is compatible with wide screen TVs 16 9 aspect ratio When using this mode please
16. and an AC outlet e The Docking Station cannot function using the camcorder s battery 5 SELECT MODE Set the Power Dial to PLAY Using The Remote Control During Playback Once the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station you can use the RM V708U or RM V710U remote control for regular playback slow motion approx 1 10 speed CF pg 48 Playback Zoom gt pg 48 and P AE Effects 7 pg 34 Charging The Camcorder Battery If you attach the camcorder with the battery installed to the Docking Station you can charge the battery Set the Power Dial to OFF then perform steps 1 through 4 of the Docking Station Attachment procedure The Docking Station s charging lamp starts blinking to indicate that charging has begun When it stops blinking but stays on charging is complete CHARGING TIME BATT PACK BN V712U BN V714U CHARGE approx 170 min approx 180 min e Do not attach or remove the battery while the camcorder is attached to the Docking Station TV Playback N43 Please refer to your VCR and or TV instruction manual s when connecting NOTE During playback if the camcorder is left on its side for an extended period its surface will become very warm It is recommended that you use the Docking Station F pg 42 or the CAM Stand t pg 10 during playback TO DC INPUT JACK S VIDEO CABLE TO S VIDEO OUTPUT JACK TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS L R Tom AUD
17. cassette cover and try again Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the holder when it s closing If this happens the holder will open automatically after a few seconds When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cover To protect valuable recordings slide the erase protection switch on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents this tape from being recorded over If you decide later that you do want to record on this tape slide the switch back to REC before loading the tape 14n8 GETTING STARTED Cont Hand Strap Attachment Diopter Adjustment The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing hold on the camcorder Make sure you never hold the camcorder without using the Hand Strap VIEWFINDER POWER DIAL DIOPTER ADJUST LEVER 4 PAUSE firmly to ensure secure attachment ADJUST DIOPTER Pull out the viewfinder and slide the Diopter Adjust Lever e Slide in either direction while looking at the viewfinder display until it looks best to you 1 ATTACH HAND STRAP SELECT OPERATION MODE Slide the strap through the eyelet pulling Set the Power Dial to REC Me wl Remote Control Unit optionally available accessory kit CU V70KIT E You can use the RM V708U or RM V710U to control the camcorder when it s
18. disappears leaving a black or white screen Fade Out Wipe Out Select Fade or Wipe at the Fader Wipe Menu CF pg 29 ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN Press RECORDING START STOP to start recording and the Fade In or Wipe In occurs automatically ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT When you want to stop recording the scene press RECORDING START STOP Before the camcorder enters the RECORD STANDBY mode the Fade Out or Wipe Out occurs automatically NOTE You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the RECORDING START STOP button WHITE FADER Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK FADER Fade in or out with a black screen BLACK amp WHITE FADER Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white MOSAIC FADER Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect eH ERE ll O OF 00 SHUTTER WIPE Wipe in toward the centre of a black screen from the top and bottom or wipe out from the centre toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen SLIDE WIPE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right DOOR WIPE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene CORNER WIPE Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a
19. hand or when shooting a subject with little or no contrast subtle hand movements will cause shakiness in the recorded image ON Compensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up QQ appears in the viewfinder during recording This function is usable when the Select Dial is set to MANUAL OFF When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod set the Stabilizer to OFF If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject unnecessary compensation occurs and this can result in an unnatural recorded image NOTES The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting The Stabilizer will not work when certain P AE Effects Classic Film Strobe Slow 1 2 gt pg 35 and Fade Wipe Effects Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 pg 31 are activated The QQ indicator appears blinking in the viewfinder Zoom Magnification You can select 10x 20x or 100x zoom magnifications 10x Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording 20x Electronic processing Digital zoom that lets you get closer up 100x Electronically processed images at 100 times magnification Gain Up Bright natural recordings can be taken even in areas with low or poor lighting Az amp The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed prov
20. pg 31 or the 55D mode C pg 25 are activated RECORDING START STOP BUTTON STANDBY VIEWFINDER 5S MODE Select 5SD at the System Menu pg 19 5SD MODE appears in the viewfinder in step 2 below Record one 5 second clip and the image at the end of the clip is stored If you record the next clip PAUSE within 5 minutes the previous scene dissolves as the new scene appears If you turn the power off the stored image will be lost 5S MODE Dissolve in the 5 Second mode After 5 sec RECORD STANDBY Scene Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving The 5 Second function may also be activated during Full Auto operation While the 5 Second mode is activated Fade Wipe F pg 29 P AE Effects C pg 34 and other manual operations cannot be performed 7 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER 3 END 5 SECOND MODE RECORDING Align its mark to STANDBY The lens cover When you re done set the Power Dial to the opens automatically REC or OFF position 2 SELECT MODE To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Mode Set the Power Dial to 5S and press RECORD instead of pressing RECORDING START STOP ING START STOP 5S MODE appears in the in step 2 press SNAPSHOT The camcorder viewfinder the tally lamp lights to indicate the records a 6 second still with the shutter sound start of recording and after 5 seconds the but without the
21. shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code oa o Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Warning on lithium cell battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Maxell CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion m Dispose of used battery promptly m Keep away from children m Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire WARNING AC Power Adapter Charger is NOT FOR USE WITH TOYS CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Ba
22. the Cleaning Cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning OSEN MAIN UNIT General Power Power consumption Format Signal format Video signal recording format Data compression rate Digital compression technology Cassette Tape Speed Maximum recording time Continuous recoring time Fast Forward Rewind Time Pickup Zoom Lens diameter Filter Diameter Viewfinder White balance Iris Microph
23. the GR DV1 or your VCR is paused and ready to record CCD Charge coupled device Solid state imaging device used in camcorders as the camera s image pickup analogous to the eye s retina except that picture information is output as electric signals Diopter adjustment Reacts to your eye strength making viewfinder indications and images easier to see Dew sensor If condensation forms inside the unit due to a temperature change the indicator appears in the viewfinder and the camcorder becomes unusable Digital zoom 10x Optical zoom image is taken and digitally processed to provide 20x or 100x magnified images Digital Image Stabilizer When shooting while holding the camcorder in your hand even if you think you re perfectly still there is slight movement This function compensates for that movement Fade An effect used in scene transitions Like movies or TV the scene gradually goes black or white fade out or comes in from a black or white screen fade in White balance A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced Wipe An effect used in scene transitions A scene disappears as though it s being wiped off the screen wipe out or appears as though it s wiped on wipe in A M AMIMAUIOM si css igacvest
24. the camcorder by the viewfinder can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette 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 Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station connecting cables AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO Editing DC 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 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as there is a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery terminals or the battery itself to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire e When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If you misplace the battery cap carry the battery in a plastic bag Before recording an important scene i make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark ss remember that the GR DVJ70 is not compatible with other digital video formats eines remember that the GR DVJ70 is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a sh
25. the menu disappears Playback Sound N4 During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture 48 kHz is preset to FULL SOUND and 32 kHz is preset to SOUND 1 RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY OUTPUT SOUND 48 kHz FULL SOUND Stereo sound SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 R sound is output on both channels FULL SOUND SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Stereo sound When watching a tape recorded at 48 kHz if you want to change the output sound access the Playback Menu and in step 3 on page 46 select 48kHz MODE and set it for FULL SOUND SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 When playing back a tape recorded at 32kHz set in the same manner For information on output sound during Audio Dubbing see page 57 NOTES You can also use the RM V708U or RM V710U remote control s AUDIO MONITOR Button to change the output sound without having to access the Playback Menu Make sure you point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made This detection cannot be made during fast forward or rewind VIEWFINDER MINUTES 12 34 24 SECONDS FRAMES 25 frames 1 second Displaying The Time Code During Playback You can display the Time
26. wipes at random START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP and RR appears in the viewfinder The camcorder does the rest selecting an effect at random The recording starts with a Fade In or Wipe In If you press RECORDING START STOP during recording RECORD STANDBY mode is preceded by a Fade Out or Wipe Out when you resume recording it begins with a Fade In or Wipe In NOTES The Picture Wipe Dissolve feature is not available when Random Fader is activated When using MOSAIC FADER a black bar may appear at the bottom of the screen WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP JO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW OFF 20 END RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL Exchanging FADE WIPE Effects SET SET BUTTON FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE Wel WHITE FADER Bk BLACK FADER DISSOLVE CORNER WIPE WINDOW WIPE ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON SKEND FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE ZOOM LEVER SET BUTTON You can replace the 5 effects currently appearing in the menu with 5 others After exchanging the new effects appear in the Fader Wipe Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Select Dial to PRO ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder 3 ACCESS FADER WIPE CUSTOMIZE MENU Place the pointer next to TO FADER WIPE MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The Fader
27. Align the TURN ON POWER viewfinder s mark with CAMERA OFF the Set the Power Dial to REC The power lamp power lamp goes out and the lens cover closes comes on and RECORD STANDBY mode is automatically engaged e When transporting make sure the viewfinder e If you don t pull out the viewfinder the is in this position power cannot be turned on e Before turning the power on again you must SELECT OPERATION MODE pull out the viewfinder Set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES If 5 minutes elapse in the RECORD STANDBY mode the power shuts off automatically to conserve energy To turn the camcorder on again set the Power Dial to OFF e In the AUTO mode only Zoom 20x Snapshot 5S if you change the setting in the System Menu either 5SD or ANIMATION then to REC As long as you don t take out the tape you becomes available see pgs 19 20 and were using or play it back you can continue recording Self Timer are available from where you left off with no noticeable break ee RECORD STANDBY means that a tape is loaded and the START RECORDING camcorder is ready to record When PAUSE appears in the viewfinder If RECORD STANDBY is engaged for 5 minutes the Stop press RECORDING START STOP A beep mode is automatically activated to protect the heads If you start a recording on a blank portion of the tape or onto a brand new tape recording starts approximately 3 4 seconds after you p
28. CAUTIONS Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases NO7 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 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject t
29. Code on screen during playback This is especially useful for editing This function is preset to OFF To turn it on select TIME CODE at the Playback Menu and change the setting ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen OFF The Time Code doesn t appear Displaying the Date During Playback If the time has been set the date is automatically recorded separately from the recorded video signal You can display or remove the date anytime during playback This function is preset to ON To turn it off select DISPLAY at the Playback Menu and change the setting ON The date is displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed or is removed 48 EN playback Press T Press p gt RIGHT to move image Playback Zoom PLAYBACK Advanced Features POWER DIAL PLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON REMOTE SENSOR ZOOM BUTTONS SHIFT BUTTON LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN BUTTONS STOP BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON RM V708U or RM V710U optional CU V70KIT E The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10x at any time during playback FIND ZOOM SCENE Press PLAY to start playback ACTIVATE ZOOM Press ZOOM on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the Docking Station s sensor e Pressing T zooms in SCENE You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding
30. Fader Wipe Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by sliding the Zoom Lever e Once you select the desired effect the Fader Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is activated within 2 seconds The indicator representing the selected effect appears in the viewfinder NOTE Refer to pages 30 32 for Fade Wipe effects and techniques 4 START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP The buzzer sounds indicating the start of recording 5 DEACTIVATE FADE WIPE EFFECTS In step 3 place the pointer next to OFF NOTES If certain PAE Effects are activated some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used If you select a Fade Wipe Effect that is unusable in the current situation the indication blinks The P AE Effect Menu is displayed if SET is pressed twice Press SET again to display the Fader Wipe Menu Keep SET pressed to continue displaying the menu until you make your selection using the Zoom Lever Beep won t sound when the Select Dial is set to MANUAL C pg 19 if BEEP is set to OFF in the System Menu CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 O EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont FADE EXAMPLE Wh WHITE FADER Fade In Fade Out WIPE EXAMPLE SCROLL WIPE Wipe In RECORDING START STOP BUTTON Fades and Wipes Wipe Out A scene gradually appears on a black or white screen Fade In Wipe In or
31. IO and VIDEO cable TO VIDEO OUTPUT JACK CONNECT DOCKING STATION TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter TURN ON POWER Turn on the power to the camcorder and the TV VCR SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate for video playback to No If Using A VCR go to step 4 If not go to step 5 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual START PLAYBACK Press PLAY You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV a A TO AUDIO INPUT JACKS L R AC POWER ADAPTER CHARGER TO S VIDEO INPUT JACK VIDEO OUT select switch Y C or CVBS ch Cable adapter provided S Video jack is available Connect to AV jack equipped TV or to VCR TO VIDEO INPUT JACK END PLAYBACK Press STOP and if you re not going to continue using the camcorder set the Power Dial to OFF NOTES If when using an S Video cable there s no picture connect the camcorder s output to the regular video input on the TV or VCR and try again Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required either to CVBS with the direct VCR connection or to Y C with the RGB converter connection 44 EN PLAYBACK Basic Connections Cont VCR TV Connection To AV OUT CAM STAND AUDI
32. Jvc MM DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVJ70 MTN PAL jj INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT DVC QUICK OPERATION GUIDE 5 6 ACCESSORIES 7 8 GETTING STARTED Charging The Battery Installing The Battery S Indoor Use cccccceeeeeeeeees Using The CAM Stand Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion Removal 5 11 Date Time Settings 12 Loading Unloading A Cassette i ci cccciessctescs seceesee sees Hand Strap Attachment Diopter Adjustment Remote Control 06 RECORDING Full Auto Manual Operation 16 MENUS io22c020025 docs cette ciee tees dieis 17 Basic Recording 0 000 21 Advanced Features 066 23 PLAYBACK Basic Connections 066 Basic Playback ccecceeees Playback Menu Advanced Features EDITING Docking Station 0 000 Dubbing Brand Setting Random Assemble Editing 52 For More Accurate Editing 55 Audio Dubbing 00 57 Insert Editing ccceccceeeee 58 TROUBLESHOOTING 59 AFTER USE 62 CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS 63 Main nite seniais 63 Viewfinder Indications 64 Docking Station 0 0000 65 CAUTIONS 66 SPECIFICATIONS 68 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 70 INDEX 71 LYT0002 0D7B Dy Dear Customer Tha
33. O and VIDEO cable 3 5 DV TV or VCR VIDEO OUT select switch Y C or CVBS To AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors pan Cable adapter provided CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR Connect as shown in the illustration If your TV VCR has the SCART connector use the provided cable adapter ATTACH CAM STAND TO CAMCORDER Line up with with and with START PLAYBACK Slide the cover F pg 45 and press PLAY You can watch the scenes you recorded on the TV END PLAYBACK Press STOP and if you re not going to continue using the camcorder set the Power pDial to OFF The CAM Stand has two sides One side is used to hold the camcorder upright and the other side is used to hold the camcorder flat TURN ON POWER appear on the connected TV Turn on the power to the camcorder and the Date Time Time Code TVVCR ee set to ON or OFF in the Playback Menu gt pg 49 SELECT TV S VIDEO MODE Playback Sound Mode Display Set the TV to the channel or mode appropriate set the Power Dial to REC and set ON for video playback SCREEN in the Date Time Menu t pg 12 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Dial back to PLAY NOTES To choose whether or not the following displays If Using A VCR go to step 5 lf not go to step 6 Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV required either to
34. OD E EE EETA T 5 Second Mode T S FIEOU le ake E peels apes E E A A pg f TIME Codes cia ere EA pg 5 Focus Adjustment cece eeeseeeneeeee U e V H l Viewfinder Indications c cece gt pg 64 Insert EGUCHI oe ssevssvseeencveeseuwcuneerseneacenevsesel gt pg 58 W IriS eere ndine iia CF pg 39 White Balance ieeeiieecessesestien CF pg 40 Tie G teers dhe cs tetas erode Conte ENE F pg 39 Widen esrestadcssradscxsntes sete iredencenden ces asbecssegtenns r pg 18 J Wipe IN Outis c pnd eee C pg 30 K L Lithium Battery eeeeeeeeereeeee gt pg 2 Loading A Tape visscssccncciestsseinescctevcvesnves gt pg 13 OZFAG YD VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED E Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD W 0397MSV UN VP 7 A
35. UT JACK es eee S VIDEO CABLE VIDEO OUT TO REMOTE PAUSE JACK cl TO S VIDEO INPUT JACK RM V708U or RM V710U select switch Y C or CVBS TO AUDIO INPUT JACKS L R TO VIDEO INPUT JACK lt p eee Cable adapter provided If your VCR has the 21 pin AV VCR Recording deck input connector SCART use the provided cable adapter 7 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the Docking Station to your VCR and make sure that the playback picture and sound are available on the connected TV pg 43 NOTES When using a JVC VCR with a remote pause terminal connect the editing jack on the Docking Station to the VCR s remote pause terminal using an editing cable If the VCR has an S Video input terminal connect it using an S Video cable If the VCR has only one audio input terminal connect it using a conversion plug Set the VIDEO OUT select switch of connector as required either to CVBS with the direct VCR connection or to YC with the RGB converter connection To Operate The VCR With The Remote Control e press and hold SHIFT then press the appropriate control button START SOURCE PLAYBACK Press PLAY and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control Make sure to point the remote control at the Docking Station s sensor e The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears on the TV screen e If you re not using a Fade Wip
36. UTTON Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Align its mark to STANDBY The lens cover opens automatically 2 TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears in the viewfinder and the image bordered by a white frame will be recorded and displayed in the viewfinder for 6 seconds The next image then gradually overlaps the snapshot and normal recording resumes e When using the Snapshot function from RECORD STANDBY the camcorder returns to RECORD STANDBY after 6 seconds e The sound effect of a shutter closing is recorded together with the image Motor Drive mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography The interval between the still pictures approx 0 7 seconds Snapshot Search The Snapshot Search function enables you to quickly and easily access scenes recorded in the Snapshot mode or scenes where Strobe CF pg 35 was used 7 ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH Set the Power Dial to PLAY EN 23 STANDBY DURING RECORD STANDBY REWIND TAPE Press REW Let the tape rewind to the begin ning where it stops automatically BEGIN SEARCH Press SNAPSHOT The camcorder begins searching for the first scene recorded in Snapshot mode or where the Strobe effect was used elf the first scene on the tape was recorded in Snapshot mode or with the Strobe effect
37. V710U c Battery pack AUDIO and VIDEO cable BN V714U S VIDEO cable Editing cable Phono Docking Station TV or VCR SEN Charging The Battery GETTING STARTED You can charge one battery pack at a time or two consecutively ATTACH CHARGE INDICATOR 1 CHARGE INDICATOR 2 To AC outlet POWER CORD DC JACK POWER LAMP SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER Connect the power cord between the AC Power Adapter Charger and an AC outlet The power indicator comes on 2 ATTACH BATTERY BATTERIES Remove the battery pack s protective cap and make sure the marks are facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger e The Charge Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started e To charge two batteries consecutively attach one right after the other If you attach a second battery while the first one is being charged the time required for charging will increase Charge Marker BATTERY PACK BN V714U Llf RED BLACK CHARGE MARKER e The charge marker does not move by itself After charging or removing a discharged battery be sure to set the marker to the predetermined position 3 CONFIRM STATUS When the charge indicator stops blinking but stays on charging is finished If two batteries are attached this means that they ve both been charged CHARGING TIME BATT PACK ONE TWO BN V712U approx 140 min approx 210 min BN
38. V714U approx 170 min approx 240 min 4 DETACH BATTERY BATTERIES Slide the battery or batteries in the direction of the arrow and lift off e Remember to unplug the power cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger The charge marker makes it easy for you to differentiate between charged and discharged batteries Choose RED or BLACK to mean charged or discharged and you ll always know the status of your batteries NOTES If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops When using the AC Power Adapter Charger be sure to use the supplied power cord only When charging the Battery Pack for the first time or after a long storage period the Charge Indicator may not light In this case remove the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Be sure to securely connect the power cord to the AC Power Adapter Charger Before connecting to an AC outlet connect the power cord to the AC Power Adapter Charger If you plug into an AC outlet first and the power cord s terminal comes in contact with a metal surface or object there is the possibility of a short circuit or fire Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10
39. and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and intercon nections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damanged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handi capped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilatio
40. and time information changes If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas TROUBLESHOOTING nog If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied Recording cannot be performed There is no playback picture Some functions are not available The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette won t load properly 7 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions don t work 8 The tape is moving but there s no picture 9 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 10 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed 11 Even though GAIN UP was set to AS scenes shot in dark places are not brightened 12 Snapshot mode cannot be used 1 The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The viewfinder hasn t been pulled out e The tape s record safety tab is set to SAVE e The Power Dial is set to PLAY e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The lens cover is closed e The Select Dial is set to AUTO e The Power Dial is set to 5S e Focus is set to MANUAL e The recordin
41. attached to the Docking Station RECORDING START STOP Button F pg 58 PAUSE IN connector F pg 52 POWER ON OFF Button When the camcorder s Power Dial is set to PLAY you can turn ZOOM Buttons 7 pg 48 the unit s power on and off using the RM V708U or RM V710U DISPLAY Button F pg 57 AUDIO MONITOR SHIFT Button F pg 48 Button pg 57 SLOW Rewind Forward Ka Xe MBR SET Button gt pg 51 Buttons gt pg 48 AUDIO DUBBING LEFT RIGHT Buttons Button pg 57 c pg 48 FADE WIPE Button lt gt pg 52 EFFECT Button lt gt pg 49 DOWN Button lt pg 48 INSERT Button pg 58 UP Button pg 48 EFFECT ON OFF Button pg 49 Operation Buttons pg 48 CANCEL Button F pg 53 R A EDIT Buttons lt pg 52 Installing The Battery The RM V708U or RM V710U uses one lithium battery CR2025 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the lid as shown INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER With the side up place the lithium battery CR2025 in the holder RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click 16a RECORDING Full Auto Manual Operation The following chart shows you which functions are available in the Full Auto and Manual operation modes SELECT DIAL FULL AUTO MODE MANUAL MODE SELECT DIAL POSITION SELECT DIAL POSITION AUTO EXP WB Snapshot F pg 23 YES YES
42. back 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 46n Playback Menu PLAYBACK Cont The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Sound 48 kHz 32 kHz Synchro Comp Display and Time Code The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp CF pgs 55 56 PLAYBACK MENU 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIME CODE SPEND POWER DIAL OFF ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON FULL SOUND SOUND 1 SOUND 2 FULL SOUND SOUND1 0 0 ON ON OFF ON MENU BUTTON ZOOM LEVER 3 gt 48kHz MODE 32kHz MODE SYNCHRO FULL SOUND SOUND1 0 0 SET BUTTON ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected DISPLAY TIME CODE ON OFF ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Slide the Zoom Lever to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the desired setting appears Then press SET and the pointer automatically moves to END e To set parameters for other functions repeat steps 2 and 3 CLOSE MENU Press SET again and
43. cally 4 Close the cassette cover QUICK OPERATION GUIDE STANDBY PAUSE RECORDING START STOP BUTTON RECORDING 1 Pull out the viewfinder and align the mark with STANDBY The lens cover opens automatically 2 Set the Power Dial to REC then press RECORDING START STOP A beep signals the start of recording 3 To pause during recording press RECORDING START STOP Two beeps indicate the RECORD STANDBY mode 4 When you re finished push the viewfinder in aligning its mark with CAMERA OFF PLAYBACK Pull out the viewfinder The lens cover opens automatically 2 Set the Power Dial to PLAY Slide open the camcorder s Operation Panel cover 4 Press REW to rewind the tape to the beginning Press PLAY and watch what you ve recorded in the viewfinder 6 When you re finished press STOP ACCESSORIES E PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Soft camera case MiniDV Cassette Lithium battery Charger AA V70EK Tape 30 min CR2025 M DV30ME for clock operation Battery pack Cable adapter Hand strap BN V714U AUDIO and VIDEO cable DC cord Power cord 93 5 DV TV or VCR OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE ACCESSORY KIT For the operations on pg 42 44 46 58 purchase the accessory kit CU V70KIT E available optionally Lithium battery 1 CR2025 t Remote control unit for remote Power Grip RM V708U or control unit CU V778U RM
44. d L disappear Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES Iris lock is recommended in the following situa tions When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When the subject is backing away When zooming Locking the exposure control and the iris After step 1 adjust the exposure using the Zoom Switch while holding SET Then lock the iris in step 2 For automatic locking press SET quickly The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds AOn POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL SET BUTTON PAUSE White Balance Adjustment RECORDING Advanced Features Cont WHITE BALANCE SELECT ZOOM LEVER The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However when you want to shoot in various types of lighting or when shooting a scene with changing tint use this function SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to WB WB appears in the viewfinder ACCESS WHITE BALANCE DISPLAY Press SET The White Balance display appears in the viewfinder ADJUST WHITE BALANCE Slide the Zoom Lever in the appropriate direction while watching in the viewfinder AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically This is the factory preset position MWB 4 When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject F pg 41 When shooting outdoors on a sunny day e
45. dom Assemble Editing CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 0 11 FF BUTTON REW BUTTON STOP BUTTON EDIT BUTTON FADE WIPE BUTTON EFFECT BUTTON EDIT IN OUT BUTTON PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control toward the VCR s infrared sensor and press VCR RECORD STANDBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode START EDITING Press EDIT on the Docking Station Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e If you selected a Fade Wipe effect it is active between selected scenes during dubbing e If you selected a P AE Effect it is active during scenes while dubbing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the PAUSE mode and the recorder enters its RECORD STANDBY mode e If you don t register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically OUT MODE 25 02 05 GP R 31 R 5300 Bw 156 8 X TIME CODE 15 55 TOTAL 09 02 R A EDIT PROGRAMME SCREEN RM V708U or RM V710U optional CU V70KIT E VCR RECORD STANDBY BUTTON 12 STOP EDITING Engage the STOP modes for the camcorder and the recorder NOTES During dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the recorder s sensor and that the path between the two is unobstructed
46. down SHIFT press lt q LEFT gt RIGHT A UP and W DOWN END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY LOCATE PORTION OF MAGNIFIED NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and normal playback If the Video Echo effect pg 49 is selected during playback zoom playback zoom is canceled Slow motion Playback Slow motion Playback is available using the Remote control unit and Docking Station which are included in the accessory kit CU V7OKIT E optionally available To change from normal to slow motion playback press PAUSE then point the remote control at the Docking Station and press SLOW After playing back in slow motion for about 20 seconds normal playback resumes To stop slow motion playback in progress press PLAY During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect POWER DIAL PLAY BUTTON REMOTE SENSOR EFFECT SELECT Ne ZPOFE ms CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO EFFECT P AE EFFECT SELECT SCREEN BUTTON t Playback EFFECT ON OFF BUTTON RM V708U or RM V710U optional CU V70KIT E Playback Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture You can use any one of the 5 effects START PLAYBACK NOTE Press PLAY To deactivate the selected effect press DSSS EFFECT ON
47. e doesn t work effect is activated 19 Even when Slow Slow Shutter isn t selected the image looks like it is activated 20 The Video Echo effect doesn t work 21 There is no strobe when the Classic Film and Strobe effects are activated 22 White Balance cannot be activated 23 The viewfinder indica tions blink 24 There are disturbances in audio and video 25 An unusual mark appears in the viewfinder 26 An error indication E01 E07 appears in the viewfinder e The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu e When shooting in the dark with GAIN UP set to A the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Slow Shutter e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e The Squeeze mode is selected in the Recording Menu e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress White Fader Black Fader or Black amp White Fader The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress e The Sepia or Monotone effects are activated e Snapshot Dissolve is in progress Certain FADE WIPE P AE Effects and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time If Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing have been performed repeatedly on the same t portion of the tape disturbance to the sound and picture ma
48. e at the PROGRAMME 1 Edit In point go to step 4 EXECUTE FADE WIPE IN Press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You can t use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 or at the end of the last scene RM V708U or RM V710U POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR FADE WIPE BUTTON EFFECT BUTTON EDIT IN OUT BUTTON SET EDIT IN POINT At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV SET EDIT OUT POINT At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the viewfinder and on the connected TV USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION Press FADE WIPE optional CU V70KIT E e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve USE P AE EFFECT Press EFFECT e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You can use Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe or Video Echo effects CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 7 e If you re not using Fade Wipe or P AE Effects r
49. e source tape and engage the VCR s stop mode NOTES You can use Playback Zoom t pg 48 or Playback PAE Effects F pg 34 in step 2 Before you start dubbing make sure that the viewfinder indications don t appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM V708U or RM V710U Remote Control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording Me lvl VCR Recording deck al OO SHIFT OO Gt MBR SET BUTTON BUTTON RM V708U or RM V710U optional CU V70KIT E VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B PHILIPS BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO REX SHARP JVC A B Cc MITSUBISHI NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC TOSHIBA O89 OO0 0460 99 OO OO 99090009 08 9998 9064 O49 O86 OO 9OOSO009 0000 OO 09 600 09 66 000 9 000 9000 O98 99 O69 OO O80 O08 9 0900 Brand Setting Before you can perform Automatic Dubbing or control the VCR using the RM V708U or RM V710U remote control you must set the VCR brand SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the pow
50. easuadosseassassentevutsoencaseyo CF pg 20 N A dio DUB ING sssescscescescoscescoveenscversccvestuess T pg 57 O Auto FOCUS sin renni CF pg 37 B On Screen Menus s ssssssessesssessessssrsseeses C pg 17 P Battery ehri EEEE CF pg 8 Battery Low PAA E ETECIS s ee ce aslttiouiies a E p G pg 34 C Playback ONTV avis ii C pg 43 Power AC Battery cccccceseceeeees r pgs 8 10 Charging eneo eena EE Ei gt pg 8 Q Charging While Docked cc cceceeee gt pg 42 R Cleaning The Camcorder 0 cceees gt pg 62 CONNECTIONS oeie EEEE EN aa CF pg 42 Random Assemble Editing s0 L7 pg 32 D Record Standby nesies F pg 6 Recording Format ss sssssssesesessiseresereresesee F pg 6 Date Time Display s ssssssssssssssssssssessseseses CF pg 28 Remote Control CF pg 15 Date Time Settings cic ia gt pg 12 S Digital ZOOM s ssssssssesessesssisirisrssesesesesenes I gt pg 18 Diopter Adjustment cccssssssssssseessseeeeeen F pg 14 Self TIMER mossen Docking Station Set VCR Brand Gib T a eee Shooting Posture csorscsesesnnnnennesen F pg 22 E Slow Motion Playback c cccceeseeeees CF pg 48 Snapshot Mode ou cee ee eeeeeeeeeneeeeeeee Eq iti gasses A A da pg 50 Snapshot Search Frase PUOLEGUIOM stagcietusinvesenaeseancinanncsnttice PPOs Sound acs e E a Exposure Control w ssssosssessesssessssssesseeeees EF P8 38 Stabilizer sssrinin F EIKO ol DEEE E cosas D
51. ected 17 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions don t work 17 e The last selected editing scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Dial was set to OFF e The power is off e The previously selected P AE Effect was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered e The P AE Effects in the Recording Menu were exchanged after the last selected scene for editing was registered Turn off Sepia and Monotone before adding Dissolve to a scene transition Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to OFF Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased 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 Make sure you have selected the P AE Effects you want before starting editing Exchanging P AE Effects may deactivate the effect s you selected Once you ve selected an effect do not periorm an exchange efore beginning editing If you do make sure you don t replace the effect s you selected SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 18 The Picture Wipe function 78 The Slow Slow Shutter 18 e Make sure the Squeez
52. en no tape is loaded or when you try to record with the record safety tab set to SAVE Condensation Warning When this indicator appears all functions are disabled Turn the unit off for a few hours and when you turn it on again the indicator should disappear NAME amp FUNCTION Tape Remaining Indicator Recording Indicator Tape Running Indicator Audio Dubbing Insert Editing Mode Indicator O O Head clog warning At the start of recording appears and blinks if dirt is detected on heads Stop recording and clean the heads using the Cleaning Cassette No Tape Loaded Indicator Appears for 15 seconds after power is turned on if there s no tape loaded Clock Battery Warning Appears when the clock lithium battery is not in place or exhausted For inserting or replacing the clock battery refer to page 10 Wind Cut Indicator Date Time Display Recording Mode Indicator Sound Mode Display Time Code Display Snapshot Indicator Self Timer Indicator Focus Indicators Iris Lock Indicator White Balance Indicator Exposure Indicator Zoom Level Indicator P AE Effect Indicator O S e e FADE WIPE Indicator Playback Sound Mode Display Tape End Indicator An error number E01 etc appears in the viewfinder Consult your nearest JVC dealer 66en Battery Packs
53. epeat steps 4 and 5 only OUT MODE eaten Chun Counter RANDOM ASSEMBLE EDITING MENU PLAY BUTTON R A EDIT ON OFF BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so there s a relatively large difference between them If the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue backed screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points To use a P AE Effect press EFFECT on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the effects until the one you want is displayed To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point e If you use Sepia or Monotone P AE Effects you can t 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 Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Ran
54. er to the VCR and point the remote toward the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST on the left press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B e The code is automatically set once you release the MBR SET button and the VCR s power comes on 2 OPERATE THE VCR 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 don t need to press SHIFT for this one You re 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 If the VCR s power doesn t come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR don t come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 If the RM V708U or RM V710U is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR D2 Random Assemble Editing Using the RM V708U or RM V710U remote control you can use P AE Effects and make an original edited tape SOURCE TAPE Camcorder a NEW TAPE VCR TO EDITING JACK U EDITING CABLE TO S VIDEO OUTPUT JACK TO AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS L R I TO VIDEO OUTP
55. eviously made without taking the tape out between recordings perform this procedure 1 SELECT MODE Set the Power Dial to PLAY START SEARCH Press PLAY then press REW or FF Watch in the viewfinder for the spot where you want to begin recording 3 ENGAGE STILL MODE Once you find the spot at which you want to start recording press PLAY PAUSE to engage the Still mode START RECORDING Set the Power Dial to REC and press RECORDING START STOP NOTES Starting at 00 00 00 MIN SEC FRAME the camcorder records a time reference signal from the beginning of the tape See page 47 for information about displaying Time Codes The video recording may not start from exactly 00 00 00 The Time Code cannot be reset If you start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space there may be situations where a clean transition is not possible Whenever you start recording in a blank portion the Time Code counts from 00 00 00 That means the camcorder may record the same Time Codes as a previously recorded segment Random Assemble Editing pg 52 may not function properly when using a tape with duplicated codes To prevent this start recording from the end of the previous recording leaving no blank space Note that such a blank space may be also left between scenes when a tape is removed and re inserted Even if you record over the blank space between two already recorded segment
56. g on progress the VCR is slow to start recording PROGRAMME 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 5D0N f SET BUTTON MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL ZOOM LEVER STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO 0 0 DISPLAY ON TIME CODE OFF ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON PLAYBACK MENU SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to PLAY and press PLAY ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen 6 SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to SYNCHRO by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected EDITING Cont VCR Recording deck 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND1 SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIME CODE OFF ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON INPUT CORRECTION DATA If the VCR is quick slide the Zoom Lever toward if the VCR is slow slide toward The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments CLOSE MENU Press SET twice e Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 2 on page 52 NOTE Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected Audio Dubbing eNOS Using a tape recorded at 32 kHz you can customize the soundt
57. g was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The diopter is not properly adjusted e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low 7 The Power Dial is not set to PLAY The cassette s cover is open 8 Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode 9 This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction 10 The 5 Second mode in the System Menu is set to ANIMATION 11 Depending on the light source the 1 30 shutter speed may be deactivated in order to reduce the shakiness in the picture 12 P AE Effects Sepia Monotone or Slow Slow Shutter are activated e The Squeeze mode is selected e The Cinema mode is engaged disabling the white border 1 7 8 e Connect the AC Adapter securely pg 10 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 9 e Pull the viewfinder out e Set the tape s record safety tab to REC F pg 13 e Set the Power Dial to REC e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again e Pull out the viewfinder to open the lens cover e Set the Select Dial to any position except AUTO e Set the Power Dial to any position except 5S e Set Focus to AUTO pg 37 e Adjust the diopter pg 14 e Clean the lens and check the focus again e Set it in the right posi
58. h lens cleaning paper REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Power Adapter Charger OPEN CASSETTE DOOR There is no power to the camcorder so the cassette holder won t open PULL OUT VIEWFINDER Pull out the viewfinder and slide its cover open CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove dust using a blower brush 7 RESET VIEWFINDER Close the viewfinder s cover and push the viewfinder back in 8 CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR Audio Video Cable And CAM Stand WRAP CABLE AROUND STAND Position the plug of the Audio Video cable 93 5 DV TV or VCR as shown in the illustration then wrap the cable around the stand in the direction indicated CONFIRM PLUG POSITION Make sure the white red and yelow plugs are positioned as shown in the illustration CONTROLS INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS N O3 Main Unit Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator changes as follows according to the battery pack s remaining power level I y iZ gt tag t I i A Blinks an N Fullly 2 3 Charge 1 3 Charge No Charge charged Remaining Remaining Remaining When the power is almost gone the indicator blinks then the unit shuts off Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one TITI TITI LILIm LILIS STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON FF BUTTON CAN BUTTON REW BUTTON RE SHOOT BUTTON MENU Button F pg 17 White Balance Sensor Take care not to cover the se
59. ides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural OFF Select this setting when lighting is not a problem AGC This is the factory setting and is automatically activated during Auto operation The overall appearance is jagged but the image is bright and the movements are more natural than in A s mode VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU gt TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW END RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL System Menu SET SET BUTTON VIEWFINDER 0 48kHz 07 SOUND MODE ID No ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON SYSTEM MENU SPEND ZOOM LEVER SET BUTTON MANUAL AUTO SELECT DIAL The System Menu allows you to set the following functions Scene Beep Wind Cut Sound Mode and ID numbers SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and set the Select Dial to MANUAL 2 Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Place the pointer next to TO SYSTEM MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The System Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT FUNCTION Place the pointer next to the desired function by sliding the Zoom Lever then press SET The pointer stops blinking indicating that the function has been selected ACCESS RECORDING MENU 6 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
60. iewfinder The focus is locked at this point ADJUST FOCUS While holding down SET slide the Zoom Lever toward to adjust to faraway targets or toward to focus on closer targets e When the focus reaches its near or far limit the ak or amp will begin blinking When focus cannot be adjusted manually try zooming in or out then try the manual focus adjustment again To Change To Auto Focus nih set the Select Dial to FOCUS and press SET once quickly The manual focus indications disappear Or set the Select Dial to AUTO NOTES Manual focus is recommended in the following situations When shooting a flat wall a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject When shooting in dark places When shooting objects with a detailed design or pattern When shooting under flourescent or flickering lighting 38 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont POWER DIAL Exposure Control EXPOSURE DISPLAY SET BUTTON SELECT DIAL Usually this is adjusted automatically However when the background is too bright or too dark in compari son with the subject adjust the Exposure manually SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to EXP EXP is displayed in the viewfinder ADJUST EXPOSURE Slide the Zoom Lever while holding down SET The Exposure Control indicator appears in the
61. imes sensitivity a shutter speed 1 5 sec NOTES EN 35 22 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SHUTTER Variable Shutter 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second 1 250 factory preset 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use in areas with good lighting When using Slow the image takes on a strobe like effect e Use Slow only in dark areas The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow is in use If the image is out of focus adjust manually It is also recommended that you use a tripod if possible 3 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont VIEWFINDER VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE 2 P AE EFFECT CUSTOMIZE ZOOM DIS GAIN UP 1 1 250 SHUTTER1 250 JO FADER WIPE MENU 2 TWILIGHT IO P AE EFFECT MENU 3 SEPIA TO DATE TIME MENU 4 MONOTONE TO SYSTEM MENU 5 CLASSIC FILM ITEM gt ZOOM SW ais ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON REND SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU P AE EFFECT CUSTOMIZE MENU MENU BUTTON ZOOM LEVER SET BUTTON POWER DIAL SELECT DIAL Exchanging P AE Effects You can replace 5
62. n of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Power Adapter Charger until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet 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 attach and use the provided hand strap Hold the camcorder firmly in your hand with the strap securely around your wrist Carrying or holding
63. nk you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the cover e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you save refer to Controls Indications and Connectors pgs 63 65 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use abet read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder SAFETY PRECAUTIONS You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 66 and 67 before use IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible
64. nsor with your hand while shooting Lens F pg 10 Tally Lamp The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress SNAPSHOT Button F pg 23 Ext Mic Input Jack F pg 57 AV Output Jack F pg 10 DC Input Jack F pg 10 Multi Connector Located inside the cover Connect to the Docking Station s multi connector To avoid malfunction do not touch this connector or force the cover open LCD Display Window Remaining Tape Time during recording Time Code during playback Q Remaining Battery Power Indicator F pg 63 No Tape Loaded Indicator Tape Advance Buttons F pg 22 45 Stereo Microphone Power Lamp F pg 21 OPEN EJECT Switch pg 13 Zoom Lever CF pg 12 Select Dial F pg 16 SET Button gt pg 17 Battery Cover CF pg 9 RECORDING START STOP Button F pg 21 Power Dial F pg 12 Diopter Adjust Lever F pg 14 Tripod Mounting Socket Hand Strap Eyelet F pg 14 GANZ LON DIZULON AA Viewfinder Indications 0 4 8kHz FULL F AUTO Q P A O PAUSE 0MPHOTO Recording And Playback NAME amp FUNCTION Select Dial Position GAIN UP Indicator Wide Mode Battery Low Indicator Appears and blinks when battery charge is low Digital Image Stabilizer Indicator F pg 18 Record Standby Indicator C pg 25 Cassette Loaded Indicator Appears wh
65. nt ITEM gt ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the camcorder to a computer 01 to 99 Beep The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording ON To activate the beep OFF To turn off the beep NOTE Beep is automatically turned on during Full Auto operation Wind Cut When activated this mode helps cut down on noise created by wind AUTO When shooting in high winds noise is automatically reduced e GN appears in the viewfinder e The quality of the sound will change This is normal OFF This function is disabled NOTE The Wind Cut mode is disabled during Full Auto operation en 2 1 Basic Recording You should already have performed the necessary preparations gt pgs 8 20 Set the Select Dial to AUTO and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features VIEWFINDER STANDBY RECORDING START STOP DURING BUTTON RECORDING POWER LAMP VIEWFINDER al PAUSE glee RECORD STANDBY NOTE Before starting recording make sure you set the date and time t pg 12 Even if they don t appear during recording they are recorded onto the tape and can be displayed during playback F pg 47 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER END RECORDING Align its mark with STANDBY When you re finished recording press Le N RECORDING START STOP
66. o soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet xa 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 direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 Dirty heads can cause the folowing problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator appears in the viewfinder In such cases use the optional Cleaning Cassette M DV2CL Insert it and play back for approxi mately 20 seconds After this time the camcorder stops automatically If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result If after using
67. of the effects that appear in the menu with 5 others SELECT MODE SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED Set the Select Dial to PRO Place the pointer next to the number of the ee effect you want to replace by sliding the Zoom ACCESS RECORDING MENU Lever then press SET The pointer stops Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in blinking the viewfinder ES 5 SELECT NEW EFFECT ACCESS PRODUCTION EFFECTS Cycle through the remaining effects by sliding CUSTOMIZE MENU the Zoom Lever in either direction and stop Place the pointer next to TO P AE EFFECT when the one you want is displayed Press SET MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever Then press z 7 7 SET and the PAE Effect Customize Menu e The pointer automatically moves to END appears in the viewfinder e To replace other effects repeat steps 4 and 5 6 CLOSE MENU Press SET twice Selection is finished and you can use the new effect s in recording pg 34 POWER DIAL Manual Focus Adjustment FOCUS ZONE Focus is adjusted at the centre of the screen SET BUTTON SELECT DIAL The recorder in most cases adjusts the focus from 10 cm to infinity automatically However when focusing is difficult or when the subject is not in the middle of the viewfinder adjust the focus manually SELECT MODE Set the Select Dial to FOCUS FOCUS is displayed in the viewfinder ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY Press SET The Manual Focus display appears in the v
68. one Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight During recording DC 6 V using AC Adapter DC 3 6 V using Battery 6 2 W DV Format SD mode PAL Standard Digital Component Recording 25 Mbps DCT Discrete Cosine Transform amp VLC Variable Length Coding MINI DV Cassette 18 8 mm sec 60 min using DVM 60 cassette Approx 50 min using fully charged BN V714U Battery Pack Approx 90 sec using DVM 60 cassette 1 3 CCD 10x Optical Zoom 20x 100x Digital Zoom F1 6 f 4 5445 mm 27 Electronic 0 55 color LCD AUTO MAN AUTO LOCK Condensor type stereo 0 40 C 35 80 20 50 C 43 W x 148 H x 88 D mm Main unit approx 450 g Approx 520 g With BN V714U Battery Pack Cassette M DVM30ME Hand Strap Audio Sampling frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz playback 32 kHz Channels 2 48 kHz 4 32 kHz Quantum Bits Connectors 16 linear 48 kHz 12 non linear 32 kHz Microphone input connector A V output connector DC input connector Multi connector 63 5 mm 62 dB stereo 83 5 mm 4 quadripolar analog output PON 34 pin E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice ME amp 69 Battery Pack BN V714U Power DC 3 6 V 1350mAh Dimensions 20 mm W x 20 mm H x 71 mm D Weight Approx 50 g AC Adapter Cha
69. or be accidentally knocked over 1 SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER Attach it to the CAM Stand before this type of use Connect the power cord between the AC Adapter and an AC outlet 1 SUPPLY POWER 2 SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER Plug the DC Power Cord into the camcorder Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 2 ATTACH TO CAM STAND Attach as shown in the illustration paying particular attention to the DC Power Cord en 1 I Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion Removal This battery is necessary to operate the clock and to perform date time settings BATTERY COVER 7 OPEN BATTERY COVER Slide off as shown in the illustration 2 REMOVE OLD BATTERY Pull the battery holder out as shown and slide the battery down and out of the holder 3 INSERT NEW BATTERY Insert the battery with the side showing in the holder Then insert the battery holder in the battery cover 4 CLOSE BATTERY COVER NOTES When the battery is depleted the a indicator appears in the viewfinder after you turn the power on See SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 2 4 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries After changing the lithium battery reset the date and time F pg 12 125 GETTING STARTED Cont Date Time Settings If you set the date and time beforehand the data will automatically be recorded separately from the video signal Even if the date and time do not appear during recording you can dis
70. ow perform ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion batteries are small yet have a large power capacity However if exposed to extreme cold below 10 C the effective operational time decreases significantly Exposure to temperatures below 0 C will render the battery inoperative If you are planning to shoot in an environment at these temperatures carry the battery in a pocket to keep it warm then attach it just prior to recording The optional power grip CU V778U is also recom mended It holds two batteries and keeps them sufficiently warm even at an outside temperature of 0 C Keep the battery in a pocket when not in use or use the optional CU V778U power grip ABOUT DVC me 5 The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording A video signal is composed of a luminance signal Y and colour signals R Y and B Y These signals are identified and recorded digitally Digital Component Recording The A D Analog to Digital converter samples the Y signal at 13 5 MHz and R Y and B Y at 6 75 MHz and changes them to an 8 bit quantum signal Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16 bit quantum signal and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted to a 12 bit signal NOTE The data recorded on a tape is digital but the output of the GR DVJ70 is analogue
71. play them on the screen or remove them from the screen at any time during playback VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE ZOOM DIS G TO FADER WIPE MENU TO P AE EFFECT MENU TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and the Select Dial to MANUAL ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Place the pointer next to TO DATE TIME MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever Slide toward to move up and toward to move down Press SET and the Date Time Menu appears in the viewfinder VIEWFINDER ON SCREEN DISPLAY DATE TIME 25 12 97 17 30 ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON DATE TIME MENU ZOOM LEVER SET BUTTON MANUAL 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Place the pointer next to DATE TIME by sliding the Zoom Lever Press SET and Day begins blinking Using the Zoom Lever slide toward to increase and toward to decrease input the day Press SET Repeat the procedure to input the month year hour and minute Press SET when the pointer is next to END to exit NOTE If you don t exit the Date Time Menu the clock display will not move but the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you close the menu the date and time in the viewfinder begin operation from
72. rack of a tape you ve recorded NOTE Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz EXT MIC INPUT CONNECTOR STOP BUTTON AUDIO DUB STANDBY 7 FIND EDIT IN POINT Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE CONNECT EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect an optional stereo microphone Then while holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE N e Pull out the viewfinder and NS appears e Press DISPLAY on the remote control if sending the image to a connected TV 3 BEGIN DUBBING Press PLAY then begin narrating using the external microphone RECORDING SOUND DISPLAY POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR AUDIO MONITOR BUTTON A DUB BUTTON PLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON RM V708U or RM V710U optional CU V70KIT E 4 PAUSE DURING DUBBING Press PAUSE 5 STOP DUBBING Press STOP NOTES When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 32 kHz the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately To select the desired sound for playback press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs move the Docking Station so the camcorder s microphone is away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume If you change from 32 kHz to 48 kHz in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effec
73. refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion HZ appears in the viewfinder CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen Works with both 4 3 and 16 9 TVs Used with the Sepia gt pg 35 or Monotone C pg 35 modes it gives the recorded scenes the look of a classic movie OFF Select OFF when you don t want to use either of the above modes first set the Select Dial to MANUAL During Full Auto operation both Squeeze and Cinema modes are unusable When you watch a SQUEEZE or CINEMA mode picture on a wide screen TV connect an S Video cable between connector S1 or S2 on the TV and the S Video output connector on the Docking Station and adjust the setting at the TV manually to produce the appropriate 16 9 picture During playback the images is naturally expanded to fit the wide screen with no proportional distortion NOTES When recording using the Squeeze the image in the viewfinder as well as on a regular TV if connected for playback will be the standard aspect ratio and the picture will appear squeezed When playing back a tape recorded in Squeeze and Cinema Squeeze cannot be distinguished from Cinema during fast forward or rewind RECORDING Cont DIS Digital Image Stabilizer When recording while holding the camcorder in your
74. ress RECORDING START STOP In order to record the entire scene or sequence make sure to start recording slightly in advance signals the start of recording 22H Vly Nth v 1 min blinking lt 2 min blinking 4 3 min 7 1 ZN l Vly RE SHOOT BUTTON 0 min blinking 71s CAN BUTTON Tape Remaining Indicator Re Shoot A Scene The time remaining on the tape is automatically If you aren t pleased with a scene you just recorded monitored and displayed in the viewfinder after having checked it in the viewfinder you can C pg 64 When the tape ends TAPE END easily return to the beginning and record it again PREE ENTEVE 1 ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press RECORDING START STOP then press RE SHOOT The tape returns automatically to the starting point of the most recent recording and the camcorder enters RECORD STANDBY mode elf after the tape has rewound to the beginning of the scene you decide you don t need to re record press CAN The tape auto matically fast forwards to the end of the scene Stable Shooting Positions STOP ZOOM or SNAPSHOT be sure to Before pressing RECORDING START E Fasten hand strap around wrist C hold the camcorder with both hands Feet set slightly apart with your body turned toward the subject Lean against a wall shooting or pole for support RECORDING Advanced Features PRESS SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT B
75. rger AA V70EK Power AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 215 W Output power DC 3 6 V 1 3 A charge DC 6 0 V 1 1 A VTR Operating temperature 0 C 40 C when charging 10 C 35 C Dimensions 112 mm W x 44 mm H x 63 mm D Weight Approx 185 g 7 ON GLOSSARY OF TERMS Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lighted environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in Colour temperature A measurement in Kelvin degrees which indicates the colour contents of a light source bluish light has a higher colour temperature than reddish light To reproduce white as white under different types of lighting the chrominance signal must be adjusted to match the light source s colour temperature See White Balance AC Adapter Used when charging the battery Or when connected directly to the camcorder it can be used as a power supply Auto focus Focus can be set for automatic adjustment for beginners who find the adjustment difficult On screen display Displays in the viewfinder can be shown on a connected TV Strobe In the early days of movie making 1 second strobes were uncommon so movies didn t have the smooth movement they have today This function gives movies the old film flicker effect Record Standby Engage this mode by pressing START STOP during Stop or Record modes It means that
76. s the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Try recording again but don t turn the power off when you re finished The camcorder stores the end point of the last recorded scene and you can use Picture Wipe Dissolve between the last scene and the next one The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored LIP SLIDE WIPE The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to left DOOR WIPE P The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene L P CORNER WIPE The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner WINDOW WIPE P The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene 4 P SCROLL WIPE The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top Ay P SHUTTER WIPE The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen GIP DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 2 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont RECORDING START STOP BUTTON Random Variations R RANDOM FADER When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the effect used in scene transition from the Fade and Wipe effects The camcorder chooses one of the fades
77. s the old Time Codes remain after the newly recorded portion and thus duplicated codes will still exist Random Assemble Editing C pg 52 may not function properly in the case 28 VIEWFINDER WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 20X DIS OFF GAIN UP AGC TO FADER WIPE MENU JO P AE EFFECT MENU DTO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU ITEM gt ZOOM SW END SET SET BUTTON RECORDING MENU MENU BUTTON POWER DIAL RECORDING Advanced Features Cont VIEWFINDER ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY OFF DATE TIME 25 12 97 17 30 ITEM ZOOM SW SET SET BUTTON DATE TIME MENU SKEND ZOOM LEVER SET BUTTON MANUAL ao Displaying The Date And Time During Recording You must first set the date and time see Date Time Settings pg 12 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu The Date Time appears in the viewfinder if the Select Dial is set to MANUAL The Date Time is always displayed in the viewfinder when the Select Dial is set to AUTO SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Dial to REC and the Select Dial to MANUAL 2 ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears in the viewfinder 3 ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Place the pointer next to TO DATE TIME MENU by sliding the Zoom Lever Slide toward to move up and toward to move down Press SET and the Date Time Menu appears in the viewfinder 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Place the pointer next to DISPLAY
78. s Menu appears in the viewfinder SELECT EFFECT Place the pointer next to the desired effect by sliding the Zoom Lever e Approximately 2 seconds after you place the pointer the P AE Effects Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The name or symbol of the selected mode appears in the viewfinder 4 DISABLE PRODUCTION EFFECT To turn off the selected effect re access the P AE Effects Menu and place the pointer next to OFF by sliding the Zoom Lever NOTE If certain Fades or Wipes are activated some PAE Effects cannot be used If you select a P AE Effect that is unusable in the current situation the effect s name or symbol begins flashing B W monotone Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Wide Cinema function it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look Dame CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural Checked effects are factory preset To use other effects refer to Exchanging P AE Effects on page 36 SLOW Slow Shutter You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting x 4 4 times sensitivity gt 42 1 a shutter speed 1 12 5 sec gt 42 2 x 10 10 t
79. the current date and time with no delay or loss Loading Unloading A Cassette nls If you have already installed a fully charged battery you can open the door without external power CASSETTE HOLDER CASSETTE COVER OPEN EJECT SWITCH Erase protection switch PUSH HERE Once you open the cassette cover a blank portion is recorded on the tape even if you close it before the cassette holder comes out See page 26 for information about recording from the middle of a tape OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Turn on the power then slide the OPEN EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow The cassette cover releases Open the cover in the direction of the arrow until it locks The holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components INSERT REMOVE TAPE Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing RECORDING TIME Approx 30 min Approx 60 min Make sure the window side is facing out NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder doesn t open close the
80. tion e Install a fully charged battery e Set the Power Dial to PLAY F pg 45 e Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback 10 Select 5S or 5SD in the System Menu C pgs 19 20 12 Disengage them e Disengage the Squeeze mode e Disengage the Cinema mode 6Osxs TROUBLESHOOTING Cont 13 Digital Zoom doesn t 13 10x optical zoom is selected 13 Turn off the Video Echo work e The Video Echo effect is activated e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition e 5 Second recording was done with the Power Dial set to 5S and with 5SD selected in the System Menu e Snapshot Dissolve was attempted during Digital Zoom 14 The Select Dial is set to AUTO e The Power Dial is set to 5g 14 14 P AE Effects and Fade Wipe Effects don t work effect Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed Change the setting of either the System Menu or the Power Dial Do not attempt to take a Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom Set the Select Dial to MANUAL Change the setting of the Power Dial 15 The Black amp White Fader 15 e The Sepia or Monotone 15 Turn off Sepia and doesn t work effects are activated Monotone 16 The Dissolve function 16 doesn t work 16 e P AE Effects Sepia Monotone or Slow are activated e The Squeeze mode is sel
81. tive from the point where 48 kHz recording began OUTPUT SOUND FULL SOUND SOUND 1 SOUND 2 32 kHz Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo Original track is output on both L and R channels in stereo New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo DSN j Insert Editing EDITING Cont You can insert snapshots and other scenes in previously recorded footage FIND EDIT OUT POINT Confirm the time code at this point gt pg 47 FIND EDIT IN POINT Press REW until the point is located then press PAUSE 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control then press PAUSE ING and the Time Code min sec appear in the viewfinder NOTE To see the on screen characters on a connected TV press DISPLAY on the remote control pg 50 PREPARE FOR INSERT EDITING POWER DIAL REMOTE SENSOR RECORDING START STOP BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON INSERT BUTTON PLAY BUTTON PAUSE BUTTON REW IND BUTTON RM V708U or RM V710U optional CU V70KIT E START RECORDING Press RECORDING START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 PAUSE DURING EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP Press again to resume editing STOP EDITING Press RECORDING START STOP then press STOP NOTES When performing Insert Editing the tape s Video Area and Sub Code Area t pg 5 are rewritten so the date
82. ttery charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet CAUTION applies to the Docking Station TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V712U BN V714U battery pack and to recharge it the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 MN PAL m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the IV digital video cassette Only cassettes marked IN can be used with this unit NO SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufac tured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results
83. types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the tint of the subject will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance during MWB operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 42 EN TO DC INPUT JACK AC POWER ADAPTER CHARGER To AC outlet POWER CORD TO DC JACK PLAYBACK Basic Connections POWER DIAL RELEASE BUTTON LOCK LEVER DOCKING STATION optiona CU V70KIT E Docking Station optional CU V7OKIT E Attachment When you attach your camcorder to the Docking Station you can add many interesting effects during playback Make sure the camcorder s power is off STATION If you plan to use the MENU button while the camcorder is docked you need to pull out its viewfinder before attaching ATTACH AND LOCKS Press down on the camcorder and slide the Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow The camcorder and the Docking Station are now securely attached CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS PLACE CAMCORDER IN DOCKING e Make sure that the camcorder does not have a DC cord or an AV cable connected to it before attaching e When removing the camcorder press the Release button and lift the camera out SUPPLY POWER Connect the AC Adapter between the Docking Station
84. white border camcorder enters RECORD STANDBY mode e If you press and hold START STOP within 5 seconds after recording starts RECORD STANDBY is not engaged 2 6 EN RECORDING Advanced Features Cont STANDBY VIEWFINDER F AUTO PAUSE After 15 sec RECORDING START STOP BUTTON DURING RECORDING Self Timer Once the camcorder is set you or whomever is operating the camcorder can get into the scene putting the final touch on a memorable picture 1 PULL OUT VIEWFINDER 3 END RECORDING Align its mark to STANDBY The lens cover Press RECORDING START STOP and set the opens automatically Power Dial to the REC or OFF position 2 SELECT MODE To Take A Snapshot In The Self Timer Mode Set the Power Dial to S and press tes in step 2 press SNAPSHOT instead of RECORDING START STOP appears in RECORDING START STOP After 15 seconds a the viewfinder and the tally lamp lights and 6 second still with the shutter sound effect and begins blinking 15 seconds before recording a white border is recorded After that the starts When the lamp stops blinking recording camcorder enters the RECORD STANDBY begins mode STOP PLAY REW PAUSE REsHOOT a CIGISE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape RECORDING START STOP BUTTON PLAY PAUSE When removing a tape on which you were recording or when you resume recording on a tape after playing back the recording pr
85. y result 26 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable mode Cinema mode or Slow effect is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function 19 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Recording Menu 20 e Make sure the Squeeze mode is set to OFF e Do not try to use the Video Echo effect during a Fade In or Fade Out Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe effects during a scene transition Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance e Wait until the Snapshot Dissolve is finished before setting White Balance Re read the sections covering FADE WIPE and P AE Effects pg 29 34 Use a new or infrequently used tape for Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing Check the section of the manual that explains viewfinder indications pg 64 Remove the tape or the battery pack and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains please consult your nearest JVC dealer or Technical Service Center AFTER USE CASSETTE DOOR VIEWFINDER COVER Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently wit

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