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JVC GR-DVF20 Camcorder User Manual

1. Power Switch PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor RM V712U provided Playback Special Effects These effects allow you to be creative with the playback picture You can use any one of the 4 effects 1 START PLAYBACK Press the PLAY gt 2 ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears NOTES e To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect e Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect e When MONOTONE or SEPIA is activated the MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 Snapshot modes C pg 25 are not available The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia and Strobe The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 33 for more information D2 E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for VASSAR Sia automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the RM V712U MBR Multi Brand Remote I pg 47 is
2. Digital zoom zone 16X optical zoom zone Power Zoom Lever Display 2 Picture stabilizer indicator ND FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION 1 Set the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch as required OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON camcorder is turned on m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on m t is recommended to set the white balance pg 39 to amp when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator does not blink if the battery pack s charge is low the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch is set to AUTO e Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using the LIGHT OFF AUTO ON switch e While the SHUTTER mode pg 33 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the TWILIGHT mode pg 33 is engaged the light will not activate DANGER m he video light can become extremely hot Do not touc
3. press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 5 START 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 revealing the new scene NOTES e You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e If the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased This disables the Picture Wipe Dissolve combination When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Try recording again but do not turn the power off when you are finished Please be advised that power also shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored EE LU eno I Fader And Wipe Menu te I SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as t
4. POSITION VIEWFINDER Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability see illustration at left ADJUST DIOPTER Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Set POWER to g CAMERA AUTO or PRO NEE ll ew 1o9 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP Following the illustration at left thread the strap through the top of the eyelet Q then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 making sure the strap is not twisted 2 ADJUST LENGTH Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4 GETTING STARTED Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod RECORDING Basic Recordinc NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 8 e Recording Mode Setting pg 13 e Grip Adjustment pg 14 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 14 LOAD A CASSETTE First press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees Press OPEN EJECT in th
5. to REC before loading the tape NOTES e t takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force e If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cover e Closing the cassette cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Fven when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 22 for information about recording from the middle of a tape MENU Button Power lamp N v Select Dial Display 4 REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO FF TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU REC MODE WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO OFF TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Recording mode indicator SP e LP TETTI Power Switch Recording Menu Recording Mode Setting
6. 26 Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear CF pg 17 27 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 19 28 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 30 Turn the speaker volume down CF pg 40 31 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage 32 e Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and Picture Stabilizer gt ps 20 29 30 232 33 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 628 TROUBLESHOOTING cont 34 The LCD monitor 34 e During playback of the indications are distorted 35 An unusual mark appears 36 An error indication EO1 EO6 appears 37 The charge indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light 38 The recording mode indicator LP blinks 39 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor 40 Picture does not appear in the viewfinder 41 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 42 The power lamp blinks unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 36 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places su
7. Even if you have set ON SCREEN to ON pressing DISPLAY for longer than 1 second removes the indications from the screen Pressing it for longer than 1 second again makes the indications re appear LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications gt pg 17 EN 23 RECORDING m Select Dial Power Switch Display REC MODE Recording Menu WIDE MODE TELE MACRO FF TO DATE TIME MENU gt a System Menu sil ee FRAME TALLY ON WIND CUT OFF SOUND MODE 32kHz ID NUMBER 06 DEMO MODE OFF RETURN During snapshot PHOTO RECORDING Advanced Features cont Snapshot Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot or several of them in succession SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS SYSTEM MENU Move the highlight bar to TO SYSTEM MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press it and the System Menu appears 4 SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE Move the highlight bar to PHOTO MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press it and choose the appropriate mode among the five Snapshot modes C pg 25 by rotating it Stop when the one you want is displayed and press it again The highlight bar automatically moves to RETURN Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears SNAPSHOT RECORDING TAKE SNAPSHOT Press SNAPSHOT e Regardless of the Pow
8. Set depending on your preference SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO e The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears SET RECORDING MODE First move the highlight bar to REC MODE by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the parameter SP or LP is highlighted Select SP or LP by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial twice to exit from the Recording Menu e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound ew 19 GETTING STARTED 1 da GETTING STARTED cont Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP Separate the Velcro strip INSERT HAND Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip ADJUST STRAP LENGTH Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip Recording Start Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO
9. explosion B Dispose of used battery promptly B Keep away from children B Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the BN V12U V20U battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries ATTENTION The product that you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use c
10. Dimensions Weight AC 120 Va 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 VA 50 60 Hz 23 W DC 8 5 VEE 1 3 A DC 6 3 V2 1 8A Constant current peak detection timer controlled 140 W x 42 H x 68 D mm 5 9 16 x 1 11 16 x 2 11 16 Approx 300 g 0 71 Ibs Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice T G T g lt T N VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Ve Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 1098TOV kKUN YP
11. Dissolve function is not available CORNER 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 black screen FADER FADER WIPE The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center WIPE WIP WIPE P wpe Select Dial Display FOCUS EXPOSURE W BALANCE FADER 1 WIPE P RETURN P AE EFFECT TWILIGHT SEPIA BW MONOTONE SELE CLASSIC FILM STROBE 751 SLOW 4X 72 SLOW 10X The indicator for the selected mode appears and the selected mode is engaged Power Switch Manual Mode Item Menu P AE EFFECT Menu RECORDING Advanced Features cont Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT If certain Fades or Wipes t pg 31 are activated some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used If you select a mode that is unusable in the current situation the mode s symbol blinks You can choose any one of the effects from the P AE EFFECT Menu SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial and move the highlight bar to P AE EFFECT by rotating the Select Dial ACCESS P AE EFFECT SELECT MENU Press the Select Dial The P AE EFFECT Menu appears SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by r
12. OUT POINT M TOTAL 00 00 74 At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu e 8 USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE e Power Switch TRANSITION IF NECESSARY e Press FADE WIPE Remote sensor eS e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e f you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve 9 USE PROGRAM AE WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS IF NECESSARY Press EFFECT e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed TNN U e You can use Classic Film Monotone Sepia or reed Strobe mode PLAY FADE WIPE 10 REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES EFFECT Repeat steps 6 through 9 EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT To change previously registered points press ON OFF CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most CANCEL recently registered point e f you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES e When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes pg 22 the camcorder may not find the Edit In point you chose and a malfunction may occur e
13. Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Battery Packs The battery packs are nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazard do not burn do not short circuit the terminals do not modify or disassemble use only specified chargers Terminals 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock avoid repeated charging without fully discharging
14. a maximum Approximate zoom ratio of 160X or can be switched to 16X magnification offered by optical zoom Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called P STABILIZER Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing Picture Wipe Dissolve function I pg 30 Snapshot I pg 24 etc are activated Macro shooting as close as approx 1 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W FEATURE Picture Stabilizer PURPOSE To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification OPERATION 1 Press P STABILIZER QQ appears m Io switch off the Picture Stabilizer press P STABILIZER The indicator disappears Power Switch NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following condi tions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator appears blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used Zoom display
15. activated pg 30 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased pg 30 e The camcorder automati cally shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode I pg 30 Make sure the Squeeze mode Cinema mode or Slow Shutter mode is not activated when preparing to use the Picture Wipe function CF pg 30 31 elf you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Recording Menu pg 26 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition F pg 32 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance I pg 32 24 e Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu I pg 11 e Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear F pg 17 SYMPTOM 25 The indicators and messages do not appear on screen 26 The indicators do not appear 27 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 28 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 29 The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear 30 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 31 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 32 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 33 Colored bright spots app
16. balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone gt pg 33 is activated NOI Manual White Balance Operation If the camera is operating in PRO mode perform a Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment CF pg 38 select S4 MAN 2 SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE 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 the Select Dial until the N begins blinking White paper e When the setting is completed the NAA stops blinking 4 EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE AD JUSTMENT Press the Select Dial The indication W BAL changes to PRO and only the Manual White Balance indicator Ni is displayed Select Dial Display To Change The Tint For Recording FOCUS Manual Mode Item in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The white EET Menu balance is adjusted based on the color changing the FADER tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper in some circumstances In such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 35 Manual White A subject can be shot under various types of lighting Balance Adjustment cae l l conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the
17. 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 NOTES e lt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging sesion 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Opera Oes 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 Storage EE ERG 10 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure 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
18. color 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 Manual White Balance operation the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed RECORDING i WIPE P AE EFFECT RETURN 40 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback PAAA LOAD A CASSETTE First press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees Press OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow printed on it then swing the cassette cover open until it locks The holder opens automatically Insert a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder SELECT MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Then set the Power Switch to PLAY The power lamp lights PLAY BACK Press PLAY PAUSE gt IH The playback picture appears STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP B Speaker REW dd Button Rewind or Fast forward the tape Press REW dd to rewind or FF gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode NOTES e The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5 minutes in Stop mode To turn on again set the Power Switch to STOP Qu Button POWER OFF then to PLAY e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfind
19. cover I pg 16 e Close the LCD monitor e Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 degrees so that it faces forward pg 19 By recording with Picture Stabilizer activated C pg 20 this can be avoided Replace with a charged battery pack I pg 8 USER MAINTENANCE N63 LENS COVER Open Close Ring After Use Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF to turn off the camcorder Press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees Press OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette cover BATTERY RELEASE Set to POWER OFF 4 Close and lock the LCD monitor Monitor Open PUSH HERE 5 Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack Button Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to close the lens cover Cleaning The Camcorder CLEAN EXTERIOR Wipe gently with a soft cloth e Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth CLEAN LCD MONITOR Open the LCD monitor and wipe gently with soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor CLEAN LENS Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper REMOVE EYEPIECE Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out CLEAN VIEWFINDER Remove
20. it off otherwise serious injury may result e Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time e When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or object Do not use near flammable or explosive materials e t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m he provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC ler dealer Plug adapter INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
21. mode AUTO recording try this mode When set cally reset to AUTO appears to this mode PRO appears Tape remaining time indicator min Now pni 90min 89min Y 3min 2min Blinking 1min Blinking Omin Blinking Recording Start Stop Button DISPLAY ev 7 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically to save power A cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you open the cassette cover until the holder opens Do not use force e The tape remaining time is only displayed in the viewfinder as shown e The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is approximate e The time required to calculate the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Set the Power Switch to POWER OFF and the
22. nss Pete Ee i CF pg 12 Record StandDy sed Eno BEER rtt CF pg 16 Recording FORMAL HN RE ERE ME CF pg 6 Recording MOOG occus GOED RE HESMI PUhUE CF pg 13 Recording Menu eene CF pg 26 27 Remote C ONION o occi irt a ipei cia either CF pg 47 Rewind The JSE sesse RAN ESE EE SA CF pg 40 So Self RECOVAINE os ee OE ER CF pg 19 DON e ose OE C pg 33 Set Remote Control VCR Code CF pg 52 Shoulder Strap Attachment CF pg 15 Shutile ie EE OE EE CF pg 41 Shutter Speed TP CN ARE CF pg 33 Slow Motion Playback CF pg 49 Slow SPUREN EE IP EIUS I pg 33 SITIOS MOL Mode as iese EUM EE ee CF pg 24 25 Sound ee IE EE N CF pg 28 Specifications EE ge EISE R PUn P AE EE CF pg 71 SIN MN F pg 27 UP bee pr CF pg 41 vio ER CF pg 33 OY SEMI IM BEI cce pieni dee en o nane tH at Ee vua ce CF pg 28 Ed RA EE EN CF pg 28 Tle Mal CF pg 27 Time X OB ea RES eg I gt pg 6 22 Tripod Mounting 2c oes see sere SE ER Pe ER CF pg 15 RUSO TT EE CF pg 33 U 0 0 0 0 Unload A TIPE MP CF pg 12 Vo Video Lehi ES N E CF pg 21 Wo White Balance ses ED EE DRS hes IF pg 38 39 Wide MOOG EE NM I gt pg 27 ees AR CF pg 28 Wipe 9 GE EA N F pg 29 30 ANNE Pis p SE E EE r pg 20 CAUTIONS DANGER Video Light e The video light becomes extremely hot Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning
23. pg 33 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect pg 31 Appears during zooming lt gt pg 20 8 Zoom level indicator b Approximate zoom ratio No 8 Pressing DISPLAY for longer than 1 second lets you remove indications marked with from the screen NEE NOT LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound mode CF pg 43 Displays the recording mode Appears while a tape is running Playback Fast Forward Shuttle search Rewind Shuttle search Pause Forward slow motion Reverse slow motion 32kHz SOUND 1 TC 01 28 15 VOLUME Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the speaker volume F pg 19 40 Displays the time code pg 43 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level D Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded or when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 12 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording lt gt pg 70 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed the camcorder turns off automatically Appears for approx 10 seconds after power is turned on Also blinks when the clock lithium battery is either not installed or has dischar
24. rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears then press it The highlight bar automati cally moves to RETURN Go to step 5 END SETTING Press the Select Dial The Recording Menu reappears and the highlight bar is on END CLOSE MENU SCREEN Press the Select Dial The normal screen reappears Select Dial Display I AA REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 64X GAIN UP AGC TELE MACRO OFF TO DATE TIME MENU Recording Menu TO SYSTEM MENU END E op DISPLAY DATE TIME DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 OFF RETURN Date Time Menu I z gt eee FRAME TALLY ON WIND CUT OFF SOUND MODE 32kHz ID NUMBER 06 DEMO MODE OFF RETURN System Menu Ex LI DE NO ENE ON TEEN REC MODE WIDE MODE TELE MACRO OFF TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU EEND TL Normal Screen Recording Menu Explanations REC MODE Allows des to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on the tape used I pg 13 CINEMA AUTO TELEMACRO OFF TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU Factory preset Select OFF when you want to use neither SOUEEZE nor CINEMA For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vert
25. the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE ID ENGAGE VCR S RECORD PAUSE MODE Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY GI or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode START EDITING Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the recording deck enters its Record Standby mode e f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically STOP EDITING Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing cable is connected to the Pause terminal during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and that the path between the two is unobstructed e If during Random Assemble Editing you press any button on the camcorder its Record Standby mode is automatically engaged e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated Time Codes t pg 22 IME CODE i TOTAL 00 00 Random Assembl
26. 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 1 Oe 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 to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration hear a television set hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 1 229F h in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer nea
27. CAUTIONS pg 2 for information on safe handling of lithium batteries Select Dial Power Switch Display REC MODE Recording Menu WIDE MODE TELE MACRO OFF Ad O DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Date Time Menu ON SCREEN OFF i DISPLAY ON PAA DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 RETURN Date Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times It is your choice to display it or not during playback F pg 43 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO e The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Move the highlight bar to TO DATE TIME MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and the Date Time Menu appears 4 INPUT DATE AND TIME Move the highlight bar to DATE TIME by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial and month is highlighted and begins blinking Rotating the Select Dial input the month Press the Select Dial Repeat the procedure to input the day year hour and minute Press the Select Dial twice when the highlight bar is set to RETURN to exit NOTE Even if you select DATE TIME if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and pre
28. D AUDIO MONITOR Button B MBR SET Button D Down Button D Up Button D FF Button PLAY Button D PAUSE Button D STOP Button R A EDIT Buttons Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY With the camcorder s Power Switch set to CAMERA AUTO or PRO EER Zoom in out I pg 20 Zoom in out I pg 50 NEE ems Ef Eg Ls CF pg 50 EERS ma Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search pg 40 41 oo o Ems EFES EE em9 0 o O oo o 0 050 oo o ems yey Fast Forward Forward Shuttle Search CF pg 40 41 LS Playback start I pg 40 P Septtz pg 40 o ems Remote sensor SLOW Rewind Forward Button PLAY Button PAUSE Button RM V712U provided ea 9 FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE II at the point where you want to start playback in slow motion 2 Press SLOW lt 1 or I After playing back for approx 20 seconds in Slow Rewind or approx 60 seconds in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback in progess press PLAY gt NOTES e During slow motion playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW or I gt is pressed the still image may be displayed for a few seconds then the screen may become blue back for a few seconds Th
29. FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger should be used with AC 120 V 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 VA 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V15U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique l AA V15U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND WARNINC TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE Warning on lithium cell battery for clock operation and remote control unit The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 or incinerate Replace the battery with Maxell Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo or Sony CR2025 use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
30. I again NOTE If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off FEATURE Shuttle Search PURPOSE To allow high speed search in either direction REW dd Button OPERATION 1 Press FF gt to forward or press REW dd to FF gt gt Button reverse during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE PLAY PAUSE 5 0 Button e W NOTES e During playback press and hold REW or STOP M Button FF bb The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction PLAYBACK B FEATURE Slow Motion Playback Available only with the RM V712U remote control provided pg 49 FEATURE Playback Zoom Available only with the RM V712U remote control provided C pg 50 FEATURE Playback Special Effects Available only with the RM V712U remote control provided C pg 51 PLAYBACK Advanced Features Playback Menu The Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Sound 32 kHz 48 kHz Synchro Comp Display and Time Code The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg 56 57 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PLAY ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Press MENU Th
31. Menu CF pg 42 e Playback Sound Mode Display set the Power Switch to PRO press MENU and set ON SCREEN in the Date Time Menu pg 11 to ON or OFF Then set the Power Switch back to PLAY CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR Connect as shown in the illustration pg 44 CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV EN 45 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack C pg 9 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture e To keep the camcorder s display from appearing on the TV screen during playback press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second e While the Video and Audio cables are connected to the Video and Audio connectors sound cannot be heard from the speaker PLAYBACK x AO EN PLAY PAUSE II Button Tape Dubbing Power Switch CONNECT EQUIPMENT Following the illustration at left connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 44 and 45 PREPARE FOR DUBBING Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY
32. Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot About moisture condensation You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off LCD monitor on viewfinder on Video light Format Signal format Video signal recording format Cassette Tape Spee
33. Playback Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to SYNCHRO by rotating the Select Dial then press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted INPUT CORRECTION DATA Based on the diagnostics performed I pg 56 you MENU Button 4 r v Select Dial Power Switch can now increase the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial upward You can also slow down the VCR s speed by rotating the Select Dial downward The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 41 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments CLOSE MENU Press the Select Dial twice Dips e Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 3 on page 53 Playback Menu 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND e 32kHz MODE SOUNDI NOTES M SYNCHRON 0e e Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do TIMECODE OFF a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected END 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUND SYNCHRO A DISPLAY q TIMECODE END Recording deck DOEN TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it fro
34. RM V712U 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 camcorders remote sensor e During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made This detection cannot be made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display TIME CODE Minutes Displaying The Time Code During Playback You can display the Time 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 I pg 42 ON The Time Code is displayed on the playback screen 30 frames 1 second OFF The Time Code does not appear Seconds Frames DISPLAY 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 DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 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 C pg 42 ON The date is displayed on the playback screen OFF The date is not displayed PLAYBACK 44 EN PLAYBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connec
35. Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and FOCUS is displayed in the upper left corner The focus is locked at this point 4 ADJUST FOCUS To farther subject rotate the Select Dial upward A appears and blinks Go to step 5 To nearer subject rotate the Select Dial downward W appears and blinks Go to step 5 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS Press the Select Dial Focus adjustment is complete The indication changes from FOCUS to PRO RECORDING m ef you want to reset the focus repeat from step 2 To Change To Auto Focus rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The manual focus indicators disappear Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTES e After the Power Switch is set to OFF Manual Focus is reset to AUTO e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a certain subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or closer I or amp will blink Select Dial Power Switch Display FOCUS AUTO Manual Mode Item EXPOSURE Menu W BALANCE AUTO FADER OFF WIPE P AE OFF EFFECT RETURN To darken the image To brighten the imag
36. When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them e 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 e If 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 e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points e If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing REW dd Button Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch OUT MODE 25 02 18 08 83 05 30 13 199 16 i Random Assemble Editing Menu 16 9 Remote Sensor RM V712U provided FADE WIPE EFFECT PAUSE EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT ON OFF CANCEL VCR REC STBY ENOO AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of
37. able system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Z EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injur
38. an result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground ing pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source in
39. 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 3 375 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 this camcorder is analog Luminance Signal Y A D conversion Recording by Color Difference rotating head Signal R Y helical scan A D conversion Chrominance C Chromatic Signal Analysis compression A D conversion Color Difference Signal B Y wc LL conversion This camcorder separates the data into blocks writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape M Tape direction SS 6 35 mm 1 4 QS ed cing dion SOOO TE 10 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 data This enables you to display the date and o M iren n e time during playback if th el p ee Insert editing and post recording editing t displayed whil ding EDE ke iss OUE tracking signals are recorded here Video Area The digital video signal is recorded here CONTENTS E PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 ABOUT DV 6 GETTING STARTED 8 15 BOW OE EE TUE 8 Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal ie
40. ape see below in the following cases e After playing back the recorded tape when you shoot again e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape Minutes e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after already shooting a Eraimes scene and opening closing the cassette cover 30 frames 1 second Display Time code is displayed during playback Seconds Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 41 2 Set the Power Switch to CAMERA AUTO or PRO and start recording NOTES e The Time Code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding time code indication does not move smoothly When blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 v wv vy Tape Already recorded scene Ban Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 v wv wv Already recorded scene Latest scene A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point RECORDING Advanced Features MENU Button DISPLAY Button Select Dial Power Switch Display REC MODE Recording M
41. bject to extremely high low temperatures This occurs when recording in the LP mode is not available After the indicator blinks the recording mode switches to SP and recording goes on The lens cover is closed e The LCD monitor is not open at an angle of over 45 degrees e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark The lens cover is closed e The LCD monitor is open e If the LCD monitor is not tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 degrees Interface Shooting will not be possible This is not a malfunction The camcorder was turned on when the battery power was almost gone 35 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications F pg 66 67 36 Remove the power supply battery pack etc clock battery and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer 37 To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F C pg 69 Open the lens cover gt pg 16 e Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 degrees e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 19 e If the monitor is tilted upward to 180 degrees open the monitor fully C7 pg 19 Open the lens
42. ce Approximate recording time unit min DETACH BATTERY PACK LCD LCD LCD Battery monitor on monitor off monitor on pack Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack BN V12U 50 35 60 35 45 30 BN V20U 90 55 100 60 80 50 when the video light is on INFORMATION VU V856KIT is a set composed of the BN V856U battery pack and AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger The BN V856U battery pack provides approx 7 hours of recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD monitor and the video light are off Also read thoroughly the VU V856KIT s instruction manuals It is impossible to charge the BN V856U battery pack using the provided AC Power Adapter Charger Use the optional AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger e Charge marker NOTES EN 9 Charge Marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not Two colors are provided red and black you choose which one means charged and which means discharged e The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record Standby mode and the frequency of zooming It is safer to have spare battery packs e Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battery pack and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack e Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and th
43. d Maximum recording time Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors S Video JLIP Video Audio External microphone input en l DE 6 0 V Ee Approx 6 0 W Approx 6 6 W Approx 7 2 W Approx 3 0 W DV Format SD mode NTSC Standard Digital Component Recording Mini DV Cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 60 min LP 90 min using M DV60ME cassette 1 4 CCD F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4 mm 16 1 Power Zoom Lens 9840 5 mm 3 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 55 color LCD Monaural 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C AF to 122 F 99 W x 119 H x 198 D mm 3 15 16 x 4 11 16 x 7 13 16 with the LCD monitor closed and with the viewfinder fully tilted downward Approx 800 g 1 8 Ibs Y 1Vp p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 Vp p 75 Q analog output 93 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced analog output via Video output connector 8 dBs 1 kQ analog output via Audio output connector 68 dBs high impedance unbalanced with 3 5 mm stereo AC Power Adapter Charger AA V15U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries Power consumption Output Charge VTR Charging system
44. dicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product END 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or c
45. dust using a blower brush RE ATTACH EYEPIECE Re attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e When removing the eyepiece be sure to hold the viewfinder securely N ham nj z Ss 5 S v D b D V INDEX Controls 64 EN 25 2 21 D 43 4 26 5 Controls CD Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 14 2 Lens Cover Open Close Ring CF pg 16 3 Video Light Switch LIGHT OER AW TOON ase CF pg 21 4 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 24 8 Power Zoom Lever TAN CF pg 20 e Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 40 6 Picture Stabilizer Button Er ed dood EE EE bo des CF pg 20 D Fast Forward Button PP FF CF pg 40 Rewind Button dd REW CF pg 40 9 Stop Button Bil STOP r pg 40 Play Pause Button P M PLAY PAUSE ee ee 3 pg 40 1D e Select Dial PUSH CF pg 11 26 EA SERE EE n IF pg 19 12 MENU DISPLAY Button CF pg 17 26 3 Recording Start Stop Bu
46. e Exposure control indicator RECORDING Advanced Features cont Exposure Control This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality but you can override and make the adjustment manually SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears 3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE by rotating the Select Dial then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears EXP and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed 4 ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image rotate the Select Dial upward The exposure control indicator increases maximum 6 Go to step 5 To darken the image rotate the Select Dial downward The exposure control indicator decreases maximum 6 Go to step 5 5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial Exposure adjustment is complete The indication EXP changes to PRO and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out e f you want to reset the exposure repeat step 2 To Return To Automatic Exposure Control rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The exposure control indicator disappears Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTES e After the Power Switch is se
47. e Editing Menu Remote sensor RM V712U provided R A EDIT ON OFF E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont 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 have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR DIAGNOSING VCR S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING PREPARE FOR R A EDIT Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF e Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 CHOOSE A SCENE Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point 3 PLAY BACK DUBBED SCENE e f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording eNO ADJUSTMENT OF VCR S AGAINST CAMCORDER TIMING ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press MENU The
48. e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely pg 9 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one F pg 8 e Install a battery or replace the old battery with a new one I pg 10 e Set the tape s record safety tab to REC pg 12 e Set the Power Switch to AUTO or PRO F pg 16 e Replace with new cassette I pg 12 e Close the cassette s cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again pg 16 e Set the Power Switch to any position except AUTO pg 16 e Set the Power Switch to PRO F pg 16 e Set Focus to AUTO pg 35 e Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 63 e Set it in the right position pg 12 e Install a fully charged battery F pg 8 e Set the Power Switch to PLAY CF pg 40 SYMPTOM 10 The tape is moving but there is no picture 11 Snapshot mode cannot be used 12 Digital Zoom does not work 13 Program AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 14 The Black amp White Fader does not work 15 The Dissolve function does not work 16 Scene transition does not go as expected 10 POSSIBLE CAUSES e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode The cassette s cover is open The Squeeze mode is selected 16X optical zoom is selected e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition e Snapshot was at
49. e Playback Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to the desired function by rotating the Select Dial Press the Select Dial to activate SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Rotate the Select Dial to cycle through the available settings for the selected function and stop when the Select Dial Power Switch desired setting appears Then press the Select Dial and the highlight bar automatically moves to END Display e To set parameters for other functions repeat steps 3 and 4 48kHz MODE FULL SOUND CLOSE MENU apea n Press the Select Dial again and the menu disappears DISPLAY TIMECODE EEND Playback Menu ud Erie FULL SOUND 32kHz MODE SOUNDI SYNCHRO DISPLAY TIMECODE END NEE e ao Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture 32 kHz is preset to SOUND 1 and 48 kHz is preset to FULL SOUND 32 kHz FULL SOUND SOUND 1 Stereo sound SOUND 2 SOUND 1 L sound is output on both channels SOUND 2 R sound is output on both channels When watching a tape recorded at 32 kHz if you want to change the output sound access the Playback Menu and in step 3 on page 42 select 32kHz MODE and set it for FULL SOUND SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 When playing back a tape recorded at 48kHz set in the same manner NOTES e You can also use the provided
50. e direction of the arrow printed on it then swing the cassette cover open until it locks The holder opens automatically Insert a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder eOnce the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette cover Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Tally lamp Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lights while recording is in progress lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA FAUTO or PRO e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode e The scene you are aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Press the Recording Start Stop Button e Reg appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress Power Switch Position According to the Power Switch position you have selected the following functions are available AUTO c5 PRO Full Auto mode PRO mode Allows you to record using Allows you to set various Allows you to switch off the NO special effects or manual recording functions using the camcorder After setting to this adjustments Suitable for menus If you want more creative position Manual Focus and standard recording When set capabilities than full auto Exposure Control are automati to this
51. e status of the battery pack e Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder e Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings e While the AC Power Adapter Charger s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet it is possible to discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch During that time the AC Power Adapter Charger does not charge the battery When disharging is complete detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter Charger to store it e High temperatures can damage the battery pack so use only where good ventilation is available Do not allow it to discharge in container such as a bag e If you stop recharging or discharging part way through make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter s AC cord e Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio e Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack e The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack or with one that has been stored for an extended period In this case remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it The CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging If not contact your nearest JVC dealer To AC outlet DC OUT terminal AC Power Adapt
52. ear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder POSSIBLE CAUSES 25 e ON SCREEN is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu 26 You have made the indicators disappear 27 In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The speaker volume is too great Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects Picture Stabilizer and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time The LCD monitor or the viewfinder is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 95 CORRECTIVE ACTION 25 eSet ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu F pg 23 e Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the indicators appear CF pg 17
53. enu WIDE MODE ZOOM GAIN UP TELE MACRO OFF a TO DATE TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Date Time Menu ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY ON DATE TIME DEC 25 98 PM 5 30 SERETURN Displaying The Date And Time During Recording When the Power Switch is set to PRO you can choose whether to display the date and time during recording or not You must first set the date and time Date Time Settings I pg 11 Set DISPLAY to ON in the Date Time Menu The Date Time is always displayed when the Power Switch is set to AUTO SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS RECORDING MENU Press MENU The Recording Menu appears ACCESS DATE TIME MENU Move the highlight bar to TO DATE TIME MENU by rotating the Select Dial Press it and the Date Time Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION Move the highlight bar to DISPLAY by rotating the Select Dial then press it SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed Then press it and the highlight bar automatically moves to RETURN CLOSE RECORDING MENU Press the Select Dial twice Selection is complete and the menu disappears NOTES e Connect the camcorder to a TV and set ON SCREEN to ON in the Date Time Menu The display appears on the connected TV e The Indicator Display function overrides these settings
54. er Charger DC Cord AA VISU mm Car Battery Cord AP V7U optional To car s cigarette lighter socket BH V3U optional USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V e When using the DC cord make sure you connect the end of the cord with the core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference USING A CAR BATTERY Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery Charger Adapter connect as shown in the illustration to the left NOTES e When using the car battery leave the engine idling e The optional Car Battery Charger BH V3U can also be used to charge the battery pack other than BN V20U V856U e When using the optional Car Battery Charger or Car Battery Cord AP V7U refer to the respective instruction booklet GETTING STARTED Hj GETTING STARTED cont Clock Lithium Battery Insertion Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date time settings SWITCH OFF POWER Switch off the unit s power REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click NOTE See SAFETY PRE
55. er Switch position AUTO or PRO Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes FULL Snapshot mode with no frame FRAME Snapshot mode with frame m PIN UP Pin Up mode FH MULTI 4 Multi Analyzer 4 HH MULTI 9 Multi Analyzer 9 There is a momentary camera shutter type blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter closing which 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 NOTES e In Full Auto mode all Snapshot modes are available However the Snapshot mode cannot be changed e During playback as well all Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard e However during playback MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 are not available when the MONO TONE or SEPIA playback effect Cx pg 51 is selected e The Snapshot mode except FULL mode is not possible while Digital Zoom zoom magnification of over 16X F pg 27 is activated e If certain
56. er switches off LCD Monitor in Retracted Position automatically to save power e The playback picture can also be viewed in the viewfinder with the LCD monitor shut or on a connected TV L5 pg 44 45 Camcorder operation is the same as described in this section e You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and retracted e CD monitor viewfinder indications e The battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed for approximately 5 seconds on the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is turned on and then it disappears However the battery pack remaining power indicator EI blinks when the power is almost gone LCD monitor Viewfinder Indication e During Stop Fast Forward or Rewind mode none of the indications are displayed in the viewfinder e Copy guarded tapes cannot be played back The screen becomes blue back FF gt gt Button PLAY PAUSE Pr I Button Tape running indicator Speaker Volume Control You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power Zoom Lever 1 ADJUST VOLUME If you want to turn up the volume push the Power Zoom Lever towards If you want to turn down the volume push the Power Zoom Lever towards uU n en4 Power Switch FEATURE Still Playback PURPOSE To pause during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY PAUSE b M during playback 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY PAUSE gt
57. films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect ENOO Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter You can light dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Be RN 1 SLOW 4X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 15th of a second to quadruple the sensitivity ed rd SLOW 10X The Shutter Speed is set to 1 6th of a second to provide 10 times the sensitivity NOTES e When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect e Use SLOW only in dark areas e The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when SLOW is in use e If the image is out of focus adjust manually It is also recommended that you use a tripod if possible RECORDING m 34e Focus detection zone RECORDING Advanced Features cont Focusing AUTO FOCUS The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 1 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in bright ness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When
58. ged Install or replace the old battery with a new one lt gt pg 10 Blinks for approx 5 seconds when power is turned on with the lens cover closed pg 16 TAPE Appears for 10 seconds after power is turned on if there is no tape loaded LENS COVER TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback I pg 17 Appears when the date time is not set pg 11 SET DATE TIME Appears when the clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 11 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc clock battery and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer pg 62 OO EN AC Power Adapter Charger pg 8 9 a sd FOCUS ER r pg 34 AUO SIUEDIT sisena EE Ee Ee GE CF pg 17 40 B gt 0 0 5 5 0 Patery LOW Saison AE Pda Sepe SU UU CF pg 67 Battery Patkar CF pg 8 9 69 Brighten The LCD Monitor ioco sesse Dee I pg 19 C acquc em CF pg 9 Charge Maier ESE ie Ee CF pg 9 Charge The Battery Pack CF pg 8 au E F pg 27 8 ei E CF pg 33 Clean The Camcorder ss tutae eher CF pg 63 Clock Lithium Battery sessies ese SR CF pg 10 Connections RE N noe ta t kaa Rus
59. gs To discharge the battery attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the above illustration Then push REFRESH The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts and goes out when discharging is complete BATTERY RELEASE ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 3 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power NOTES e No function is available without power supply e Use only specified power supply e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 SUPPLY POWER Connect the charger s AC power cord to a wall outlet ATTACH BATTERY PACK Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks in place 2 e The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DETACH BATTERY PACK When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow Battery pack Charging time Discharging time BN V12U approx 1 hr 10 min approx 3 hrs 30 min BN V20U approx 1 hr 50 min approx 6 hrs 40 min USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 ATTACH BATTERY PACK Hook its end to the camcorder and push the battery pack in until it locks in pla
60. h it either while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result B Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light since it remains extremely hot for some time m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 1 ft between the video light and people or objects B Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light RECORDING N 22 EN RECORDING Basic Features cont NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing I pg 52 57 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is recorded partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent leaving a blank portion on a tape perform the procedure in Recording From The Middle of A T
61. he camcorder for longer than 1 second When connecting the cables open this cover Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area NA The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR This remote control unit makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER Pull out the battery holder while pressing the knob as shown INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the 4 mark visible RE INSERT HOLDER Slide the holder back in until you hear a click e Read the caution concerning lithium batteries pg 2 When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting 45 en RM V712U provided PAUSE IN Connector Zoom T W Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button Q SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons Q FADE WIPE Button REW Button Q EFFECT Button EFFECT ON OFF Button D Infrared beam transmitting window START STOP Button
62. he old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand VCR CODE LIST VCRBRAND BUTTONS f VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B NAME A B G PHILIPS PANASONIC HITACHI JVC A B C 0000 OOOOOO SOOS 090000090090 OOS OO o 0000 00 00 00000 00000 00 0000000 ie 0000 RCA MAGNAVOX Hi SANYO MITSUBISHI E NEC PHILIPS ooo TOSHIBA ZENITH eo es 60000 0000000 Open the cover To J terminal LIP S Video cable provided To S VIDEO IN A B To Remote PAUSE RM V712U provided NOTE Open the cover To Video Output White to Audio Output L Red to Audio Output R Video cable optional Audio cable optional Red to AUDIO R IN m to viDEo 1 U PLAY R A EDIT ON OFF ENDO MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT TO A JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE terminal JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE PAUSE TERMINAL BUT EQUIPPED WITH R A EDIT CONNECTOR Connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR OTHER THAN TYPE A OR Connect the editing cable to the RM V712U s PAUSE IN connector PREPARE CAMCORDER Insert a recorded tape and set the Power Switch to PLAY PREPARE VCR Turn the power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to VCR s i
63. he two halves of a black screen open to the left and right lt gt E DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene RECORDING N The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in toward the center of a black screen from the top and bottom Ax SHUTTER or wipe out from the center toward the top and bottom leaving a black screen zz p DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right L P WIPE CORNER corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen CJ P WIPE WINDOW toward the corners covering the previous scene I lt P WIPE SLIDE e next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to lt gt DOOR The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left like OO a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene 4 P WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward P WIPE SHUTTER ne top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the RANDOM effect used in scene transition from WH Bk EEU Fe and J The Picture Wipe
64. here KREMOLE SEMSOM etos GE N Eie er r pg 47 Ell video Light see see ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 21 EH Stereo Microphone For use when recording EF Eyepiece iese ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee IF pg 63 AM Speaker RE RE Re CF pg 40 Ej LCD Monitor sss CF pg 19 Ef Shoulder Strap Eyelets CF pg 15 Clock Battery SIoE ius esr bei Re CF pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 15 60 INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Recording Function Displays the operation mode position pg 16 Appears when taking a Snapshot pg 24 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode I pg 27 Appears when in the Record Standby mode pg 16 Appears when Picture Stabilizer is engaged CF pg 20 Displays the recording mode SP or LP pg 13 Displays the tape remaining time pg 17 Appears during recording pg 16 Appears while the tape is running pg 16 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind pg 28 Displays the date time pg 23 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder pg 28 Appears when the iris is locked pg 37 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually pg 35 Appears when the exposure is adjusted pg 36 Appears when the white balance is adjusted pg 39 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects
65. ically Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie When set to 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 64 times digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16 times the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 160 times digital magnification To record a subject in a dark lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the picture becomes slightly coarse Automatically selected when the Power Switch is set to AUTO To record a subject in a dimly lit environment When it is more convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the subject becomes slightly dark Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment Usually the distance to a subject where the lens
66. is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft e Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Refer to Date Time Menu Explanations I pg 28 Refer to System Menu Explanations I pg 28 ND RECORDING m 2 S EN RECORDING Advanced Features cont Date Time Menu Explanations ON SCREEN Keeps the camcorder s display from appearing on the connected TV screen Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DISPLAY Makes the date time settings appear in the camcorder I pg 11 OFF Keeps the date time settings from appearing in the camcorder DATE TIME Allows you to set the current date and time I pg 11 System Menu Explanations Allows you to set the parameters for FULL FRAME PIN UP MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 recording CF pg 24 OFF enemies O O Elm Helps cut down on noise created by wind e GN appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SOUND MODE Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing with another digital camcorder 48kHz Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate cha
67. is is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the start point at which the camcorder actually begins playback in slow motion e During Slow motion playback there will be disturbances in video This is not a malfunction SOEN E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Normal playback Press T Playback loom The recorded pictures can be magnified up to 10X at any time during playback 1 FIND SCENE OF INTEREST Press PLAY P to start playback To move image press Right while keeping SHIFT held down 2 ACTIVATE ZOOM Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor e Pressing T zooms in 3 END ZOOM Press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES e Zoom can also be used during Slow Motion and Still Playback PLAY gt Button e During digital image processing the quality of the image STOP NM Button may suffer INFORMATION The RM V712U remote control enables you to move the image around on the TV screen to find a Power Switch particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press Left Right Up and Down Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left Right Up Down Buttons PLAY STOP RM V712U provided NEE LU NO CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE
68. ld be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replace
69. lting 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 IN NTSC e AC Power Adapter MiniDV Cassette Tape Charger AA V15U 30 Min DVM 30 M DV30ME e Remote Control Unit RM V712U e Battery Pack BN V20U e Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2 C for clock operation and remote control unit e DC Cord e S Video Cable B This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked Dy can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand On ABOUT DV The digital camcorder converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording A video signal is composed of a luminance signal Y and color signals R Y and B Y These signals are identified
70. m functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and remove the clock battery and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no playback picture Some functions are not available using MENU During shooting some functions are not available using the Select Dial The focus does not adjust automatically The cassette will not load properly Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 1 e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The clock lithium battery is either not installed or has discharged e The previously set date time is erased e The tape s record safety tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to PLAY A e TAPE END appears e The cassette s cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Switch is set to AUTO e The Power Switch is set to AUTO e Focus is set to MANUAL e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charge is low e The Power Switch is not set to PLAY ip
71. ment parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Video Audio S Video Editing DC to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resu
72. modes of Program AE with special effects C pg 32 are activated some Snapshot modes cannot be used If you select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the current situation the PHOTO indication blinks when you press SNAPSHOT ZO RECORDING m RECORDING Advanced Features cont PowerSwitch Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ACCESS RECORDING MENU Set the Power Switch to PRO then press MENU The Recording Menu appears SELECT FUNCTION Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired function e f the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen place the highlight bar on END then go to step 6 MAKE SETTING Press the Select Dial The setting procedure depends on the function you select If you select REC MODE or GAIN UP each function s parameter starts blinking Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter appears Go to step 5 If you select TO DATE TIME MENU the Date Time Menu appears Go to step 4 If you select TO SYSTEM MENU the System Menu appears Go to step 4 SELECT FUNCTION PARAMETERS IN DATE TIME MENU OR SYSTEM MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired function then press it If you select DATE TIME 7 pg 11 If you select other functions
73. n back to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape Continue recording from where you stop so that there are no gaps by following Recording from the middle of a tape pg 22 e The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed e While shooting sound is not heard from the speaker RECORDING m LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications You can make the LCD monitor Viewfinder indications appear disappear 1 PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON When you do not want the indications to appear press DISPLAY for longer than approximately 1 second Certain indications disappear Press again for longer than approx 1 second to make the indicaitons reappear NOTE It is impossible to make the tape running indicator gt gt gt and warnings etc disappear from the LCD monitor or the viewfinder For the indications that can be removed CF7 pg 66 and 67 1 5 EN RECORDING Basic Recording cont Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps perform step 1 I pg 16 ENTER RECORD STANDBY MODE Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Turn the LENS COVER Open Close Ring to open the lens cover then set the Power Switch to CAMERA FAUTO or PRO e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enter
74. nnels ID NUMBER This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is O6 DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Recording Menu is closed demonstration starts NOTES e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e By turning off the camcorder DEMO MODE is set to OFF automatically Factory preset Select Dial Display FOCUS EXPOSURE 1 W BALANCE BI WIPE P AE EFFECT RETURN FADER WIPE P WIPE SHUTTER PR RANDO n OFF SEL gt FADER WHITE FADER BLACK FADER MOSAIC FADER B W MANUAL Wel PAUSE Ex Wx FADER WHITE Fade in Recording Start Stop Button Manual Mode Item Menu uae Fader Wipe Menu TL Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use these to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene EFFECT SELECTION ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Set the Power Switch to PRO then press the Select Dial ACCESS FADER WIPE MENU Rotate the Select Dial to move the highligh
75. nstructions SELECT SCENES START SOURCE PLAYBACK First set the Power Switch to PLAY Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control Make sure to point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor e The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 5 EXECUTE FADE WIPE IN IF NECESSARY Press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they appear during Random Assemble Editing they will be recorded onto the new tape To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the remote control Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu I pg 42 to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording To show or hide all indications except for the Random Assemble Editing Menu press DISPLAY on the camcorder for longer than 1 second When Random Assemble Editing starts its indications disappear and are not recorded on the new tape CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 52m E REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Program SELECT SCENES cont OUT SET EDIT IN POINT Editing Menu At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears on the Random Assemble Editing Menu H SET EDIT
76. otating the Select Dial then press it e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The symbol of the selected mode appears DISABLE MODE To turn off the selected mode re access the P AE EFFECT Menu and move the highlight bar to OFF by rotating the Select Dial Then press it NOTE Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby SHUTTER Variable Shutter 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting condi tions TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance F pg 38 is initially set to E but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually VW SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white
77. ou want before starting editing I pg 32 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE OO en TROUBLESHOOTING con 17 The Picture Wipe and 17 The last selected editing 17 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions do not work 18 The Picture Wipe function does not work 19 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated White Balance cannot be activated When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant During recording the date time does not appear scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF e The power is off The Slow Shutter mode is activated e The Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording Menu e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated his is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction DISPLAY is set to OFF in the Date Time Menu Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically
78. pprox 105 degrees the monitor image is inverted vertically and the viewfinder also switches on START RECORDING Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording e During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror Self recording NOTE The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by turning the Bright Dial 1 ADJUST BRIGHTNESS If you want to brighten the image Turn the Dial towards If you want to darken the image Turn the Dial towards Bright Dial 20 EN RECORDING Basic Recording cont PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom Out Push the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 35 then zoom in or out in Record mode In Full Auto mode when the Power Switch is set to AUTO zoom magnification of up to 64X is possible In Pro mode when the Power Switch is set to PRO zooming is possible to
79. r JVC DIGITAL CAMCORDER GR DVF20 Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp index e html For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference INSTRUCTIONS motive Serial No Zen Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents I pg 7 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to the Index lt pgs 64 68 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use ios read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 69 and 70 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RE
80. r pg 9 44 53 D 0 05 00 0 Darken The LCD Monitor CF pg 19 Date Time Display sees entere eines CF pg 23 43 Date Time SENDE siese Ee rixas CF pg 11 Demonstration Mode CF pg 28 Wisi Boso PH CF pg 27 Discharge The Battery Pack eite CF pg 8 Diopter Ad USE Es sesse eg GR CF pg 14 BU CF pg 46 E gt Exposure COMMON EA OR EN CF pg 36 P Fade COUTE dee N TN CF pg 29 Fast Forward The Tape ss CF pg 40 G ee E F pg 27 ees ve did EE N N oi CF pg 14 EE Interface Shooting Ee voces tt irse Eed ens CF pg 19 F pg 37 CAE S dem CF pg 37 Journalistic Shooting essensies CF pg 19 L LCD monitor Viewfinder eel del ME AE NN CF pg 66 67 BEGEER OR CF pg 12 M Manual FOCUS sedisie REDES Ge SR IR CF pg 35 AO OLO IIE Ger EE an CF pg 33 Motor Drive Mode ees ses eke eie IF pg 25 INDEX Terms P Picture SEDI ZBE ME EE N CF pg 20 Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 30 Playback MENU ur EEN CF pg 42 Playback Special Effects ones CF pg 51 lee ds AE ud oue i eirs CF pg 50 Power Switch Position CF pg 16 Program AE With Special Effects IF pg 32 Provided ACCBSSOFISS usu ito U em bn tates CF pg 5 R Random Assemble Editing CF pg 52 57 Record Safety Tab ierunt cocer
81. r a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands or use the grip Swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture and sound during playback blue back screen e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 9 appears CAUTIONS cont In such cases use the optional Cleaning Cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the Cleaning Cassette s instructions If after using the Cleaning Cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer LCD
82. s the Record Standby mode e The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD monitor with the word PAUSE superimposed upon it 3 START SHOOTING Tilt the LCD monitor upward downward for best viewability 7 pg 19 and press the Recording Start Stop Button e SE appears in the LCD monitor while recording Is in progress 4 STOP RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording e The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder C pg 16 e For other notes refer to pg 17 Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress NEE LU 19 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results OPEN LCD MONITOR Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open TILT LCD MONITOR Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction e The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle 270 90 downward 180 upward Interface Shooting A person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 degrees so that it faces forward RECORDING m e When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over a
83. se ee ee ee 10 Date Time Settings ee ee ee AE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 11 Loading Unloading A Cassette ee ee AE AE ee ee ee ee 12 Recording Mode Setting ee ee RA ee ee ee ee ee ee 13 Grip Adius LES oserei ee ED E E 14 Viewfinder Adjustment uses ee AR AA ee Ee ee Ee ee 14 Shoulder Strap Attachment eie ee ee AR AR ee ee ee Ee 15 ipod MOU MING RE N EN EE N 15 RECORDING 16 39 Basic Recording isc coeskiuiecdonnimsototerianenGneeeuseishiaicmenenosatelsalenaisheimdioahleiaeasiouceeidlenetes 16 Advanced Features ees ee ee ee AR ee ee ee ee ee 23 PLAYBACK dd SE EE OE OR OR EE 40 Advanced Features ees ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee 42 SI EE EE AE EO EE 44 TAPE DUBBING 46 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 47 57 Random Assemble Editing ssccccccssscccccesesccceeeseccessecccseeecessssesessaeees 52 For More Accurate Editing cccssscccccssscccccessccccseeeecceseeccccseeeecsssseeseseaeees 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 58 62 USER MAINTENANCE 63 INDEX 64 68 Controls Connectors And Indicators eese 64 NOO NONS ETT T Em 66 j T EE 68 CAUTIONS 69 70 SPECIFICATIONS 71 Sen REFRESH indicator REFRESH The AC Power Adapter Charger features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharg ing Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargin
84. set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the lithium battery is installed in the remote control RM V712U I pg 47 SET REMOTE VCR CODE SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards 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 RM V712U provided e The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on OPERATE 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 do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e If the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e If the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s battery runs out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace t
85. ss the Select Dial the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set ent l GETTING STARTED a 12m GETTING STARTED cont Cassette cover Loading Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN LCD MONITOR Press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees OPEN CASSETTE COVER Press OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cover open until it locks The holder opens automatically Monitor Open Button PUSH HERE e Do not touch internal components INSERT REMOVE TAPE Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out 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 4 CLOSE LCD MONITOR Erase protection switch OPEN EJECT Switch Approximate recording time To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection switch on the Tape Recording mode back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents this tape from being recorded DVM 30 over If you decide later that you do want to record on this tape slide the switch back DVM 60
86. t bar to FADER WIPE then press it SELECT EFFECT Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the desired function then press it e The Fade Wipe Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears FADE WIPE SELECTION Wil Bk BW L O EL El 41 Eland IR A scene gradually appears on a black white or black and white screen or mosaic pattern Fade in or Wipe in or disappears leaving a black white or black and white screen or mosaic pattern Fade out or Wipe out Fade or Wipe in works when recording is started or when you enter Record Standby mode Before the following step perform the above steps 1 through 3 4 START OR END RECORDING Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate Fade in out or Wipe in out NOTE F pg 30 N29 RECORDING m Previous scene end Recording Start Stop Button Ex P WIPE SCROLL RECORDING Advanced Features cont PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION BP LIP CCP EP ef CIP and EJP Combine the Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions for a professional transition effect There are 6 Picture Wipe effects and 1 Dissolve effect The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is started Before the following steps perform steps 1 through 3 on DE 29 STORE SCENE IN MEMORY Engage the Record Standby mode If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording
87. t to OFF Exposure Control is reset to AUTOY e Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light Select Dial Power Switch Display FOCUS U Manual Mode Item EXPOSURE W BALANCE Menu FADER WIPE P AE EFFECT Iris lock indicator Iris Lock Use this function when shooting a moving subject when zooming when the subject changes its distance thus its size in the LCD monitor or 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 or brighten SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the highlight bar to EXPOSURE by rotating the Select Dial and then press it Rotate the Select Dial to display MANUAL then press it EXP is displayed CENTER SUBJECT LOCK IRIS Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and L appear indicating that the iris is locked Press
88. te balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However the more advanced camcorder operator would prefer to control this function manually and achieve a more professional color tint reproduction SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears 3 ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MENT Move the highlight bar to W BALANCE by rotating the Select Dial Then press it The Manual Mode Item menu disappears and W BAL appears in the upper left corner and AUTO appears on the screen 4 SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS Cycle through the available settings of the selected functions by rotating the Select Dial and stop when the one you want is displayed AUTO The white balance is adjusted automati cally This is the factory preset position NA When shooting with the white balance already having been set on the subject pg 39 9 When shooting outdoors on a sunny day X e When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day 8 When using a video light or other similar type of lighting 5 CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Press the Select Dial again Selection is complete The indication W BAL changes to PRO To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 3 Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE White
89. tempted during Digital Zoom The Power Switch is set to AUTO The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated The Sepia Monotone or 16 Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated e The Squeeze mode is selected e The previously selected mode of Program AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 30 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning CORRECTIVE ACTION 10 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback F pg 44 45 e Close the cassette s cover pg 12 11 Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 27 12 Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed pg 30 e Do not attempt to take a Snapshot when performing Digital Zoom C pg 24 25 13 e Set the Power Switch to PRO t pg 29 32 14 e Turn off Sepia and Mono tone F pg 32 15 e Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow before adding Dissolve to a scene transition CF pg 32 Make sure that the Squeeze mode in the Recording Menu is set to OFF I pg 26 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Program AE with special effects y
90. the Select Dial The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from EXP to PRO To Return To Automatic Iris Control rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The exposure control indicator and L disappear Or set the Power Switch to AUTO NOTE Iris lock is recommended in the following situations e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When the subject is backing away e When zooming To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 3 adjust the exposure rotating the Select Dial Then lock the iris in step 4 For automatic locking rotate the Select Dial to display AUTO then press it in step 3 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Works like the pupil of the human eye In a well lit environment the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from enterintg In low lighting the pupil dilates to allow more light in NOT RECORDING m Select Dial Display FOCUS EXPOSURE W BALANCE P AE EFFECT SERETURN FOCUS EXPOSURE PEN BALANCE FADER WIPE P AE EFFECT RETURN Power Switch Manual Mode Item Menu White Balance Adjustment RECORDING Advanced Features cont White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the whi
91. the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background During Manual Focus the following low contrast warnings appear blinking A A V and amp NOTES e If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 20 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject When TELE MACRO F pg 27 is activated the camcorder will not zoom out automatically Select Dial Display FOCUS EXPOSURE TO W BALANCE FADER WIPE P AE EFFECT RETURN Power Switch Manual Mode Item Menu ENDO MANUAL FOCUS NOTE You should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments C pg 14 If you have not do so before continuing 1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to PRO ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial The Manual Mode Item Menu appears 3 ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS Move the highlight bar to FOCUS by rotating the Select Dial then press it Rotate the
92. tion to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors Use the provided S Video cable and the optional Audio cable White to Audio Output L Audio cable optional Audio Output R White to AUDIO L IN H H Red to AUDIO R IN To TV or VCR MNBNIB MEE To S VIDEO OUT S Video cable To S VIDEO IN provided Connector cover B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Use the optional Video and Audio cables Video cable optional To VIDEO IN TT gt gt To TV or VCR White to Audio Output L AUDIO L IN XX mi H ml Audio cable m rM Red to optional Red to Audio Output R AUDIO R IN Connector cover When connecting the cables open this cover CONFIRM POWER OFF STATUS Make sure the camcorder s power is off VCR Pull out the connector cover and open it If Using A VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 INPUT Refer to your VCR s instruction manual SUPPLY POWER Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV SELECT MODE Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Time Code Set to ON or OFF in the Playback
93. tton CF pg 16 Power SWITCH ecciesia nitate CF pg 16 40 15 Battery Release Switch BATTERY RELEASE osito dees s sees CF pg 8 Monitor Open Button iese ese ese see CF pg 12 D OPEN EJECT Switch CF pg 12 NOOD OED DE IN ele ee Re CF pg 9 The connectors D to are located beneath the cover Connectors D Video Output Connector CF pg 44 Audio Output Connector L CF pg 44 Audio Output Connector R I pg 44 D External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC If an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled B S Video Output Connector S OUT LF pg 44 D J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol CORIGELO mt nou ER OPUS CF pg 53 e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing I pg 52 57 e t is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer e JLIP controlled editing from camcorder to VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a J terminal Indicators Tally Lame CF pg 16 Power Lamp seen CF pg 16 Other Parts Battery Pack Mount eere CF pg 8 E Viewfinder ees ee ee ee ee ee CF pg 14 29 Ge Site ONT CF pg 14 Ej e Camera sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in
94. turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR SELECT VCR MODE Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Connector cover Connector cover To i S VIDEO E to jns FIND EDIT IN POINT OUT Output L Output R Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press To Video PLAY PAUSE amp IIl on the camcorder Output START EDITING Press PLAY PAUSE H I on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Audio cable vided eiie 1 I soptional optional STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press S Video cable PLAY PAUSE b on the camcorder provided EDIT MORE SEGMENTS Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then Be Nees stop the VCR and camcorder when finished White to Red to NOTES TOUS DIE EIN e You can use Playback Zoom lt pg 50 or Playback l1 Special Effects Cx pg 51 in step 2 e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications VCR Recording deck do not appear on the connected TV If they do appear during dubbing they are being recorded onto the new To tape S VIDEO IN To clear the Playback Sound Mode Display press DISPLAY on the RM V712U remote control provided e Select DISPLAY and TIME CODE from the Playback Menu I pg 42 to show or hide the Date Time and the Time Code on the recording e To show or hide all indications press DISPLAY on t
95. y e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product shou

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