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JVC GR-DV2000U Camcorder User Manual

1. after step 2 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure rotating the MENU wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 of Iris Lock For automatic locking press EXPOSURE again in step 2 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Sl nod White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of color Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting If the white various types of lighting balance is correct all other colors will be accurately Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance po adjustment and select N MWB reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction 1 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 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel until 8 begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed N 4 stops blinking Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appear
2. JVC ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 17 RECORDING 18 39 Basic Recording For Video 18 Basic Recording For Video And D S C 22 DIGIT AL Vi DEO C AMER A Advanced Features For Video And D S C 24 PLAYBACK 40 53 Basic Playback For Video 40 Advanced Features For Video 4 az Basic Playback For D S C 060 44 Advanced Features For D S C 46 CONNECTIONS 54 57 an ee ee a Basic Connections cseceeeeees 54 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Advanced Connections 0006 56 Web and answer our Consumer Survey DUBBING 58 60 in English only e nara Dubbing To Or From A VCR 58 http www jvc victor co jp english index e html Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 59 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 60 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 61 72 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 63 Playback Special Effects 64 Random Assemble Editing 65 For More Accurate Editing 69 Audio Dubbing 2ceeeeee 71 DIGITAL insor Edi icecncasecicierandsarcacscuscotans 72 STILL CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING 73 79 USER MAINTENANCE 80
3. Adapter Charger as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it TO DELETE ALL IMAGES CF pg 49 Before doing the following perform steps 1 and 2 above 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears NOTES Protected images 7 pg 46 cannot be 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and deleted with the above operation To delete press it All the Mages Are deleted them remove protection first e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select Once images are deleted they cannot be CANCEL and press it restored Check images before deleting MENU Wheel PRINT FRAME Button Display Print Frame Index Screen SK Advanced Features For D S C cont Superimposing A Print Frame A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder A frame can be superimposed over a still image 7 Play back an image stored in the memory card Press PRINT FRAME The Print Frame Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired print frame and press it Selection is complete The selected print frame is superimposed over the still image To Make The Print Frame Disappear press PRINT FRAME NOTES A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software
4. ST cover To 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes S VIDEO 4 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just Audio before the edit in point Once it is reached press Video cable gt II on the camcorder provided S Video 5 Press B E on the camcorder and engage the VCR s cable Record mode provided Sa sa se White to 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press AUDIO LIN gt I on the camcorder To Yellow to amp Red to 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then S VIDEO VIDEO INE AUDIOR stop the VCR and camcorder when finished IN or OUT or OUT Y T T IN or OUT p NOTES You can use Playback Zoom t pg 63 or Playback Special Effects C pg 64 in step 5 VCR Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time TV WR set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 41 e Time Code ened set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 41 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays sae set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting the cables open this cover To Us
5. and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing pg 71 and Insert Editing I pg 72 are impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES f the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point Display t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Ja MENU Wheel REC MODE Menu Screen Sub Menu Oy M a g a rm 16e Power Switch Power Lamp MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen STANDARD GA lt RETURN GETTING STARTED cont Picture Mode Setting The Picture mode can be selected to best match your needs Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select DSC and press it The DSC Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select QUALITY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode and press it If you are recording with the Shootin
6. in the Menu Screen pg 41 When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape RECORDING Basic Recording Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Picture Size Displays the file size of the stored image UXGA XGA or VGA CF pg 16 Picture Quality Displays the quality of the stored image FINE or STD standard in order of quality F pg 16 Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot UXGA FINE gt F 10 24 Display Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored the Picture mode Shooting mode etc Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting UXGA Mode icon Displays the process utilized to create the UXGA size image G4 DOUBLE or LL ENLARGE F pg 16 Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound of a shutter closing EN Y Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power F pg 8 Grip Adjustment F pg 10 Vi
7. 2 Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press MEMORY PLAY eA stored image is displayed EOE ee ee Lock Button yA Press PP to display the next image Press lt lt to display the previous image For Normal Playback To display the next image For Auto Playback a Auto Playback Display You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically 7 Perform steps 1 through 3 above Press gt HE elf you press lt lt during Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order elf you press gt gt during Auto Playback images are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W NOTE Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names C7 pg 45 Total number of images To display Displays the total number of stored images the previous Image number Image Displays the index number of the image file F pg 45 SESE N4O Picture quality INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking images shot beforehand the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture quality directory and file names as well as which images are protected
8. NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury 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 e 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
9. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus F pg 27 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom F pg 29 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases e When digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve 7 pg 34 35 or Video Echo F pg 36 37 is activated e When the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA or XGA VGA pg 14 e When CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL in the Menu Screen gt pg 28 29 e When CAMERA MODE is set to PS VIDEO and WIDE MODE is set to PS WIDE in the Menu Screen pg 28 29 e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 30 ESE EN 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 reco
10. There are 2 modes available FINE and STD standard in order of quality CF pg 16 Q Appears during shooting e Blinks when a memory card is not loaded I pg 21 5 Displays the number of images that have already been shot CF pg 21 6 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken I pg 21 C Displays the UXGA mode DOUBLE or CJ ENLARGE CF pg 16 These indications also appear during DUAL mode ENOO LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording opt fe gt iin O s Q Appears when the Power Switch is set to EY I pg 14 2 Appears when the optional flash attached to the info shoe is ready 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted I pg 39 Q e Appears when the exposure is adjusted CF pg 38 e 4 Appears when backlight compensation is used I pg 38 5 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects CF pg 36 6 Appears when the iris is locked I pg 38 2 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is engaged CF pg 29 e Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming C pg 22 e 415A Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted CF pg 29 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator gt pg 22 Appears during Self Timer recording F pg 32 QD Appears when taking a
11. 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 E included in the total time this does not apply to FADE WIPE Picture Wipe Dissolve EFFECT EDIT IN OUT O G R A EDIT ON OFF If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT lt gt pg 64 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point e If you are not using Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only CANCEL NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them Ifthe search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be canceled and editing will not take place f there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning
12. e The previously selected mode of Program AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered The last selected editing scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF e The power is off 19 The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 20 When using Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 34 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 Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition pg 34 36 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode lt gt pg 30 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Program AE with special effects you want before starting editing gt pg 34 36 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated CF pg 34 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased CF pg 34 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 pg 34 19 Disengage t
13. is installed 14en SETTING STARTED cont To turn on the camcorder first set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your on the switch then pull out the viewfinder preference using the Power Switch and Shooting Mode fully or open the LCD monitor fully Switch Power Switch Power Switch Position M Manual Lock Button Shooting Mode Switch Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode EY Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder y Allows you to play back a recording on the tape to display an image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the memory card to a computer When the Power Switch is set to D OH appears When set to M or GEM there is Shooting Mode Switch Position no indication VIDEO e Allows you to record on a tape Approx 6 seconds of a still image can be inserted between video recordings I pg 20 e Zoom magnification over 10X is available CF pg 22 29 e Allows you to record video on a tape and store still The following indications appear in the upper images in a memo
14. position e The battery s charge is low e Set it in the right position I gt pg 12 e Install a fully charged battery CF pg 8 9 8 The memory card will not e The memory card is in the e Set it in the right position load properly wrong position CF pg 13 e The 5 Second mode is set to recording ends before ANIM in the Menu 5 seconds have elapsed Screen 10 Snapshot mode cannot be 10 The Squeeze mode is used selected 11 The color of Snapshot 11 The light source or the looks strange subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 12 The image taken using 12 Shooting was performed Snapshot is too dark under backlit conditions 13 The image taken using 13 e The subject is too bright Snapshot is too bright 9 In the 5 Second mode 14 Digital Zoom does not work 14 10X optical zoom is selected e The Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA VGA or UXGA e PROGRAM AF is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e WIDE MODE is set to PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e Multi Analyzer 4 or Multi Analyzer 9 was attempted during Digital Zoom e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition 15 The Power Switch is set to l AK 15 Program AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 16 The Black amp White F
15. such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it Oo O EN Advanced Features For D S C cont Power Switch Print Frame Deletion A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a memory card using the provided software Print frames that have been transferred to a memory card can be deleted when they are no longer needed There are 2 ways of deleting previously created print frames by browsing through print frames individually or by deleting them all at once TO SELECT A PRINT FRAME BY BROWSING PRINT FRAMES STORED IN MEMORY Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press MEMORY PLAY Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Press the MENU wheel again The MEMORY Menu appears DELETE DELETE Index Ceska Screen Rotate the MENU wheel to select FRAME DEL and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears 017 F o18 F Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired print frame that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected print frame Repeat thi
16. to VIDEO or PS VIDEO in the Menu Screen CF pg 28 29 Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby sas 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 ioe PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES To remove the shutter sound BEEP on pg 31 If Digital Zoom is used while in the MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 mode Snapshot recording will be performed with 10X magnification If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Program AE with special effects C pg 36 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON C pg 29 the Stabilizer will be disabled To dub images recorded on a tape to a memory card CF pg 60 When shooting in the Multi Analyzer 4 or Multi Analyzer 9 modes the optional flash gt pg 83 will not light During playback as well all snapshot modes except Nega Posi mode are available when OA gt IM COPY is set to OFF
17. C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it enQ 7 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward 7 push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount G USING THE BATTERY PACK 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place e If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding down BATT RELEASE to detach it BATT RELEASE Switch Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on LCD monitor off Viewfinder off Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 15 min BN V416U 2 hrs 10 min 2 hrs 30 min optional 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 BN V428U 3 hrs 50 min 4 hrs 20 min optional BN V840U 5 hrs 20 min 6 hrs 10 min optional INFORMATION BN V856U 7 hrs 30 min 8 hrs 40 min The extended use battery pack kit is a se
18. D S C cont FADE WIPE SELECTION WwW Bd BW BJ O O 1 amp and E Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO and set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Set CAMERA MODE to VIDEO or PS VIDEO in the Menu Screen F pg 28 29 Rotate the MENU wheel to select Es FADER WIPE then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU wheel again The Menu Screen closes To activate the Fade in or Wipe in Press FADE WIPE during Record Standby mode so that the selected effect indicator appears To activate the Fade out or Wipe out Press FADE WIPE during recording so that the selected effect indicator appears Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P Kp OP P ip GP and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 7 Follow steps 1 through 5 above Engage the Record Standby mode If you press FADE WIPE during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you
19. Directory and file names File size Index number Selected image Protect icon Playback Screen Selected Image An image is framed in green when it is selected Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired image Index Playback You can view the images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to view Perform steps 1 through 3 of Normal Playback on pg 44 2 To access the INDEX Screen press INDEX Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The image selected in the INDEX Screen is displayed 46en Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display DPOF FORMAT PROTECT Index Screen EXIT PROTECT ae 001 F_ oo2 s oo3 s Cp Lat 005 F_ 006 a Padlock mark If Protection is removed Normal playback EXIT PROTECT ee oo1 F 002 s_ 003 s_ Normal playback PACK Advanced Features For D S C Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality indication that image cannot be deleted 1 Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press MEMORY PLAY e A stored image is displayed 3 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Press the MENU wheel
20. Program AE with special effects C pg 36 37 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing During Insert Editing the date and time information changes f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops CF pg 87 TROUBLESHOOTING EN 13 If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM No power is supplied SET DATE TIME appears Recording cannot be performed There is no picture Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel The focus does not adjust automatically POSSIBLE CAUSES e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The pre
21. Screen F pg 28 29 To start Progressive Mode Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button To End Progressive Mode Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode NOTES When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back the image may not look natural When CAMERA MODE is set to PS VIDEO Picture Wipe Dissolve I pg 34 and some Program AE with special effects C pg 36 cannot be used If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS VIDEO mode a snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode However MULTI 4 and MULTI 9 cannot be used F pg 20 SS ENZO Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which unlike conventional interlace scanning is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 60 full Frames per second twice the amount of conventional systems it is able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen So A NTSC TV screen image is composed of 30 Frames per second 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields 1 Frame 1 Regular shooting of moving images Records 30 odd and 30 even image Fields for a total of 60 per second Since there is a time lag between an odd and even Field when they are combined to make
22. Transferred print frames are displayed from print frame index number 007 and they can be used together with the print frames in the camcorder s memory For details on creating transferring print frames refer to the software instructions Depending on the images you play back the print frame outline may become grainy or vague Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen ca zd PROTECT IMAGE DEL H FRAME DEL gt CANCEL EXECUTE FORMAT FORMAT CANCEL EXECUTE ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card anytime w49 After initializing all images and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared Press MEMORY PLAY appears appears select CANCEL and press it CAUTION Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Press the MENU wheel again The MEMORY Menu Rotate the MENU wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialized When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED e To cancel initialization rotate the MENU wheel to Do not perform any other operation
23. a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable Turn the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen pg 41 Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording rotates au Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode amp stops rotating NOTES Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting F pg 29 During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the AV connector 60en Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button ol 1 e 0 Meme at Play Pause Button gt H MENU Wheel Display DUBBING cont Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 7 Load a memory card CF pg 13 and cassette C pg 12 Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select E3 VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU wheel
24. again The MEMORY Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Index Screen appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 4 above 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it A ff padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish to delete by accident 6 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialized or corrupted even protected images are deleted If you do not want to lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 4 above Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The ff padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection 6 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears ena MEMORY PLAY Button Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once 7 Perform steps 1 through 3 of Protecting Images on pg 46 2 Rotate the MENU wheel to select IMAGE DEL and press it The Sub Menu appears MENU Whe
25. as shown in the illustration 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit 3 Press to play back the source tape 4 While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 7 pg 9 f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time This camcorder can also be used as a recorder Ifa blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly some times the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If Playback Zoom 7 pg 63 Playback Special Effects C pg 64 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using
26. be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazards Terminals do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers NOG 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging seiisrisiisa 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage sescseisessenss 1
27. color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 40 EN BACK Basic Playback For Video Power Zoom Lever VOLUME 7 Load a tape F pg 12 P Switch a a ee ower switc Set the Power Switch to EEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press gt IE e To stop playback press W e Press lt lt to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever VOLUME towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the Lock Button Speaker volume NOTES Fast Forward Button gt gt If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off Rewind Button lt 4 automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to GIN The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV F pg 54 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body CD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the lt 1 battery pack remaining power
28. in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunc tion During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE II to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW lt 1 repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 or repeatedly To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press K Left EJ Right FY Up and kd Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded when CAMERA MODE is set to PS VIDEO F pg 28 29 IE CONTROL UNIT cont PL
29. is at the level it was adjusted to during playback F pg 40 To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off C7 pg 28 31 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward INTERFACE SHOOTING The person you shoot can view himself herself in the LCD monitor and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle of over approx 105 the monitor image is inverted vertically If the viewfinder is pulled out at that time it also switches on Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording During Interface Shooting the monitor image and indications do not appear inverted as they would when viewing a mirror NOTES During Interface Shooting the Tape Running indicator and warning indications C pg 87 88 are the only ones that are shown they appear reversed in the display as they would when viewing a mirror but are not reversed in the recording The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting However when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indicator appears showing the remain
30. lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU wheel the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set SETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Make sure the window side is facing out 7 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Cassette holder e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing Cassette holder cover OPEN EJECT Switch aaaaaaaaaauauauauauauauauauasasasasasasssssltl 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks
31. memory card and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis _ disassemble or modify the unit short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooki
32. of over 10X is not available 1 Not available when CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL in the Menu Screen F pg 28 29 2 Available when CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO or PS VIDEO 3 Available when CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO 4 With images shot in the UXGA mode the shutter speed is applicable only up to 1 500 I pg 16 J E Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press EXPOSURE The exposure control indicator appear 3 Rotate the MENU wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 4 Press the MENU wheel Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPOSURE or set the Power Switch to l Al san To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level e 4 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Usin
33. refer to the cautions of each product 81 4 DC Input Connector DC IN 00 F pg 9 Edit Connector EDIT cceceeeeee CF pg 66 2 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector L7 pg 56 Connect the editing cable when performing Connect to a USB equipped computer to Random Assemble Editing CF pg 65 70 download the entire contents of a memory card Multi Connector in only 80 seconds using the provided software The Jack Box can be connected with this S Video Input Output Connector camcorder through this connector Never touch it S VIDEO seseesesssesseeseesesseeseeeeeees CF pg 54 66 with your hand or hit it with a hard object if the pins are damaged the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure 5 Za Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls Q FOCUS Button ox ccssecsdacsseceacsusnctsentieten CF pg 27 2 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT 0005 CF pg 20 21 24 26 60 3 Power Zoom Lever T W ccccccceee CF pg 22 e Speaker Headphone Volume Control VOLUME eee eee ere CF pg 40 4 Shooting Mode Switch VIDEO XGA VGA UXGA 0088 CF pg 14 G Power Switch EN M GHW OFF CF pg 14 6 Recording Start Stop Button 0000 CF pg 18 D Lock BNO lisse consesaccetectsescctensersscenecnat IF pg 14 Diopter Adjustment Control CF pg 10 MEMORY PLAY Button ccceeeeees CF pg 4
34. system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable 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 DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H
35. the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting VCR Recording deck Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 67 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected MENU Wheel SESE Display Audio Dub Standby mode MIC external microphone input connector Power Switch Speaker PHONE headphone connector Remote sensor Stereo DISPLAY PLAY Located beneath the cover en 1 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode pg 29 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections C7 pg 54 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE HE 2 While holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAUSE II IIS ap
36. the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the print frames are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it eno OZ en Power Switch Lock Button MEMORY PLAY Button Display Menu Screen SELECTED ALL RESET DPOF Confirmation CANCEL Screen EXECUTE f Advanced Features For D S C cont Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing which records information about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print information settings available To print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints pg 53 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH Set the Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press MEMORY PLAY Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Press the MENU wheel again The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and pre
37. to select O3 M COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal playback screen resumes 6 To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing gt I At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback 7 To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the memory card m blinks during dubbing NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed f an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode F pg 30 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it Jo use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 7 using the remote control provided CF pg 64 Images are dubbed in VGA file size Transmitted beam effective area emote sensor enO The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions F pg 89 Remove the battery compartment cover whil
38. 0 C to 30 C 14 F to 86 F Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases 90 en Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the
39. 1 Frame the part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter However during normal playback the moving picture looks smooth and natural 2 Progressive mode shooting of moving images Progressive Mode Recording gt pg 24 Scan A is recorded divided into an odd and even number Field and then Scan B is skipped Scans C and D are handled in the same way as Scans A and B as illustrated below thereby recording 30 Frames per second Since each recorded odd and even number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the picture does not look jittery However when moving images are played back the picture can look unnatural i X i i AN A 7 LL De er i 4 DA ga Cott Lf Me eel 4 ae Dieta 4 DA Ve a Odd number Even number Odd number Even number Field Field Field Field 90 Fiames m r second 20n Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button dA L Released position Video image ye Half pressed position Fully pressed position FOCUS Ring FOCUS Button atures For Video And D S C cont Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a memory card simultaneously In other words it is possible to store still images in the memory card without interrupting image recording o
40. 4 e Stop Button MM oo ceceeeeeeees CF pg 40 e BACKLIGHT Button 0 r pg 38 1 e Rewind Button 44 wo eee CF pg 40 EXPOSURE BUON wititecxieenceeserecsuseiuss CF pg 38 12 e Play Pause Button P M e CF pg 40 e Programme AE Button PROG AE CF pg 36 13 e Fast Forward Button PP noesa CF pg 40 e FADE WIPE Button ccceeeeee CF pg 34 INDEX BUON go ets 6t5 con ctetiiensccedecare sees CF pg 45 5 BLANK SEARCH Button cccccceceeees CF pg 43 PRINT FRAME Button cccceseeceeees CF pg 48 7 PRINT Button Enables printing using the optional printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector Refer to the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER instruction sheet Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN gt pg 18 e MENU Wheel 4 Y PUSH CF pg 28 e LCD Monitor Brightness Control CF pg 18 Manual FOCUS Ring ccccecessesseseeseees CF pg 27 21 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE scccocssoviesdeGyrenxoctsavsardebbes CF pg 9 Q OPEN EJECT Switch cceccceccesseeeseesees CF pg 12 Connectors External Stereo Microphone Input Connector UINVANG E EE E tomas CF pg 71 The connectors to are located beneath a cover Headphone Connector PHONE CF pg 71 No sound is output from the speaker when headphones are connected to this connector EN 83 PRINTER Connector Connect to the optional printer equipped with a PRIN
41. AC 110 V 240 V u 50 Hz 60 Hz in other countries more on both sides on top and at the rear CAUTION applies to the AA V40U Do not block the ventilation holes TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out ATTENTION s applique a l AA V40U No naked flame sources such as lighted candles POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES should be placed on the apparatus INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws ae the disposal of these batteries must be ollowed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or WARNING P TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS with water aaa UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Also do not place any containers filled with water or i liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equip ft Caution applies to Jack Box ment fire or electric shock may be caused To reduce the risk of fire do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service person IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrica
42. AYBACK EFFECT FEATURE Playback Special Effects Select Menu PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyzer 4 and Multi Analyzer 9 Snapshot modes pg 20 are not available The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 37 for more information CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE VIDEO ECHO NOOO Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Befo
43. Appears in the following cases if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed MEMORY CARD when the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA VGA or UXGA when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to VIDEO and CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL in the Menu Screen F pg 21 26 Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is Eon corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card F pg 49 Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power Switch is set to and MEMORY PLAY is pressed Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the CARD ERROR loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy PROTECTION SWITCH protected SD Memory Card is loaded The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has E01 E06 occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off MODE CE ADVE Ps automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few REATTACH BATTERY minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CAUTIO
44. Button e Stops the tape pg 40 e Stops Auto Playback CF pg 44 PAUSE Button fF Pauses the tape F pg 63 gt r Remote senso mT TTT Zoom Buttons T 7 Up Button EETA SHIFT 3 it Down Button Left or SLOW grn C G Rewind Button Q PLAY O Q Q ACA Sol PAUSE Og STOP Forward Button Normal playback Press T To move image press CA Right while keeping SHIFT held down FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE EN 63 FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW lt or I gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW 41 or I is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur bances
45. EAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE D CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback F pg 19 DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE TIME A DUB ERROR A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt INSERT ERROR Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high maa gt a gt _ gt Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or M gt pg 12 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt gt pg 90 Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or M and the Shooting Mode Switch is set to VIDEO Appears if a tape in another format is loaded Appears when the date time is not set gt pg 11 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date t
46. F pg 45 Hide Sro sorna CF pg 45 Initialize A Memory Card eeeeeeeeeeeeees CF pg 49 Mae EE eenaa CF pg 72 Interface Shooting sssessssesessssessesssssesses CF pg 19 A P T A CF pg 38 TS LOCK EIE E EE CF pg 38 Journalistic Shooting seeeeeeeeeeereseeers CF pg 19 L LCD monitor Viewfinder IPCC AION S sapetataarcecasticnatecnciuasiaoce CF pg 84 88 koad A NAICS enia a CF pg 12 M Manual FOCUS su nirennenren dunnii CF pg 27 Memory Card sinusceeavniosteeneenecessonsescanens CF pg 13 90 Menu Screen CAMERA ssissiecseestecnsnetiesevesi CF pg 29 Menu Screen DISPLAY ceeeeee CF pg 31 41 Menu Screen DSC cccsncssssstesssecenetonctaoeerees F pg 16 Menu Screen MANUAL 000000 CF pg 29 30 Menu Screen MEMORY snose r pg 46 Menu Screen SYSTEM noaee CF pg 31 41 Menu screen VIDEO sciccssecccsesscneseseescecsves C pg 41 MONGLONE asian ran CF pg 37 Motor Drive Mode CF pg 20 MultiMediaCard ssssseeeeeeeneesseee CF pg 13 90 Po PICTUS MOOG soca acencasteietatecontucsaeuensssiecneastes CF pg 16 Picture Wipe Dissolve eeeeeseeeeeees CF pg 34 35 Playback Special Effects ccseeceeeeeeeneees CF pg 64 Playback ZOOM nsccatntscaraveuenpuneccereeiteiaen CF pg 63 Power Switch Position neeesser CF pg 14 Print Frame Deletion eeseeeeeeeee CF pg 50 51 PROI assa F pg 57 Program AE With Special Effects CF pg 36 37 Progressive Mode CF p
47. INDEX 81 88 Jaek Boko itiss ious terecd exten 81 Controls Connectors And Indicators 82 INS TRUCTIONS Indications osare enr 84 CAUTIONS 89 91 For Customer Use TERMS 92 93 Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the SPECIFICATIONS 94 95 bottom of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LYT0708 001A Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you Be refer to the Index C pgs 81 88 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use sete 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 89 through 91 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power A
48. NS When using the AC Power Adapter Charger in areas other than the USA m The 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 dealer Plug adapter General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 61 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction J Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before 2 using the supplied battery m a pack or an optional battery pack
49. ORY PLAY to disengage the D S C playback mode CF pg 44 Set the Power Switch to u gt pg 44 e Press MEMORY PLAY CF pg 44 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback CF pg 54 55 e Close the cassette holder cover F pg 12 40 Turn the speaker volume down CF pg 40 41 Set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen I gt pg 41 42 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette I pg 90 43 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage gt pg 80 EN 79 CORRECTIVE ACTION 44 e Check the section of the SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 44 An unusual mark appears 45 An error indication E01 E06 appears 46 The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light 47 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor 48 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 49 When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate 50 During transport the lens cover opens 51 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder 45 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures Th
50. P depending on your pre ference CF pg 15 SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equiva lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models a set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 300X digital magnification SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot For Video Recording pg 20 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 30 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted A is displayed CAMERA VIDEO Enables regular video shoo
51. Power Switch Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip T Mode S it e e e Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Diopter Set the Power Switch to BY or M while Adjustment i Control pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set the Shooting Mode Switch to any position Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused 1 Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet then fold it back and thread it through the buckle Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet making sure the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket and stud hole Then tighten the screw e Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod Power Switch Power Lamp MENU Wheel Display vvvvv N SCREEN LCD TV DISPLAY Menu ATE TIME AUTO OFF DEC 25 00 5 30 PM Date Time Settings The date time is recorded ont
52. Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Slide BATT RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2 PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover BATT RELEASE Switch USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Carefully lift the plastic tab on the bottom of the viewfinder and open the hatch Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the hatch Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position and push it back in NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth
53. Snapshot I pg 20 21 12 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder CF pg 18 13 Displays the date time C pg 11 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually lt pg 27 SOn INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback i SP I gt Q Displays the sound mode CF pg 41 42 2 Displays the Blank Search mode IF pg 43 3 Displays the tape speed CF pg 15 C Appears while a tape is running gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle search 44a Rewind Shuttle search lI Pause II gt gt Forward slow motion lt il Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing HIS Audio Dubbing Pause 5 Displays the date time CF pg 41 42 6 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder C pg 18 VOLUME Displays the speaker or headphone volume I gt pg 40 The level indicator moves C Displays the time code CF pg 41 42 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback 1 Displays the directory and file names I gt pg 44 2 Displays the date CF pg 41 42 3 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder I pg 18 a The level indicator moves 4 Displays the total number of stored files CF pg 44 5 Displays the index number of the file 7 pg 44 SESE eNO Warning Indications a CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB H
54. T DATA connector Refer to the separate FOR OWNERS OF AN OPTIONAL PRINTER instruction sheet Audio Video Input Output Connector Te ieee S I pg 54 58 66 To connect a cable to the connector open the LCD monitor Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i link CF pg 56 57 59 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Multi Connector When attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder this part is connected Indicators Power LAM sssantcnrennainemansen CF pg 18 Tally LAP eeann CF pg 18 Other Parts 31 ROLO I gt pg 40 EA Grip S a Gi sateenciqicarneeeucanainesananinn CF pg 10 EA Shoulder Strap Eyelets ccccceeeeeees r pg 10 EX Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch 00 CF pg 80 EA Battery Pack Mount ccceceesecseeeeees CF pg 9 ED LCD Monitor c cccecececeseeeteeeeee CF pg 18 19 Lens Hood see csc cessherwsevesadasestetueteadtecsarins IF pg 7 EE Lens Cover Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the LCD monitor is opened fully EJ Info Shoe Attach the optional video light flash zoom microphone M Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here GED Viewfinder oo cccccccccseesececsseseeseeseesees CF pg 10 A Remote Sensor ceccseccscesesseeeseseeseees CF pg 61 E Stereo Microphone ccceeseees
55. TART STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode elf you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically elf you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes F pg 23 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SESE Program 1 OUT __ MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 VCR Recording deck R A EDIT ON OFF EN 69 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you
56. ader 16 The Sepia or Monotone does not work mode is activated e Select 5S in the Menu Screen CF pg 33 10 Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 30 11 Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame I pg 20 21 e Turn off Sepia and Mono tone CF pg 36 37 12 Press the BACKLIGHT Button lt pg 38 13 Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen CF pg 36 14 Set ZOOM to 40X or 300X in the Menu Screen I gt pg 29 e Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO pg 14 22 e Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode I pg 22 37 e Disengage the PS WIDE mode pg 30 e Disengage Multi Analyzer 4 or Multi Analyzer 9 I pg 20 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed CF pg 22 34 15 Set the Power Switch to M pg 34 36 16 Turn off Sepia and Mono tone CF pg 34 36 EN 195 CORRECTIVE ACTION 17 Turn off Sepia Monotone or SYMPTOM 17 The Dissolve function does POSSIBLE CAUSES 17 e The Sepia Monotone or not work 18 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work 19 The picture wipe function does not work 20 Scene transition does not go as expected Slow Shutter mode of Program AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen
57. against accidental erasure XIT 100 DVC00003 100 DVC00003 Directory and File names 001 E 002 s Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called 100 and its file name is DVC00003 Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use If the file name reaches Oo DVC09999 a new directory will be made and the file name will start again from DVCO0001 In the playback screen CF pg 44 the directory and only the last four digits of the file name are displayed VGA File size Displays the file size of the stored image There are 3 modes available UXGA XGA and VGA CF pg 16 MEMORY PLAY Button 001 Index number Index numbers are marked from 001 For example when 10 images are stored index number 001 to 010 if three images with index numbers 002 004 and 006 are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining images is 7 and the new index numbers range from 001 to 007 F S Picture Quality MENU Wheel Displays the quality of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD in order of INDEX Button quality CF pg 16 m Protect icon When an image is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality indicator and that image cannot be deleted
58. aning 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 How To Handle A CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after 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 inter
59. aten PACK bea cteshetionxswesedhauseneeasnenssas CF pg 8 9 89 BECO sanwndeseintbuostoncusuiyaeie shoal ecneagaeauectoauticts C pg 31 Brighten The LCD Monitor essees CF pg 18 Built in Clock s Lithium Battery CF pg 11 C Channels Left Right sesssseiavaistiscasreniesseeease CF pg 42 Charge The Battery Pack osese CF pg 8 DE e E E T r pg 30 Classic FIIN secta CF pg 37 Clean The Camcorder sssr I gt pg 80 CONNECTIONS 00ceeeeeees CF pg 9 54 56 59 66 D Darken The LCD Monitor osese CF pg 18 Date Time Display eeeeeeeee CF pg 31 41 42 Date Time Settings s es CF pg 11 Deleting IMACES rerin CF pg 47 Demonstration Mode s es CF pg 7 31 Digital ZOON asscsenecssnssetenneeeateawsesesss CF pg 22 29 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer 0 0 CF pg 29 Diopter AGIUSIMENL sisisi CF pg 10 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CF pg 52 Dual SMOGUIMG eeren CF pg 26 DOPING ercis p CF pg 58 60 E Erase ProleCHON sareren F pg 12 Exposure Control 2 ecsicscsasdacostexeteameniveneiecs CF pg 38 TERMS P Fade OUT sisine CF pg 34 35 Fast Forward The Tape ceeeesseeeeeeeeeees CF pg 40 5 second recording mode s CF pg 33 Frame By Frame Playback e CF pg 40 63 G TEAD E E T F pg 29 Grip Adjustment ccesseereerreseeseees CF pg 10 l CO oe ca secueiecsnesenrnes CF pg 29 31 Index Playback 22 2 2scccereanssupcerssateseacssentaanes C
60. ayed during recording CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time pg 11 QUALITY Refer to Picture Mode Setting I pg 16 DISPLAY Factory preset NOTES o Ezi SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to EM F pg 41 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to M The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EN The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided t pg 55 58 66 32n Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Display Menu Screen SELF TIMER OFF ON Self Timer indication When the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed the tally lamp changes as shown MENU Wheel atures For Video And D S C cont Self Timer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfi
61. case the icon blinks If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to BY or tM and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close the LCD monitor and re open it When using the viewfinder push back it in and pull it out again The Motor Drive mode F pg 20 is disabled when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA VGA or UXGA When a headphone set is connected to the PHONE connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules for Camera File systems They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF In the XGA mode images shot using a 680 000 pixel Progressive Scan CCD effective area 630 000 pixels 962 x 654 pixels are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size 1024 x 768 pixels 22 en Zoom in T Telephoto 1x WEIT 10x WOELIT D Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom display 10x WCET b E Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever MENU Wheel jic Recording For Video And D S C FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out
62. cedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power pg 8 Grip Adjustment pg 10 Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 Load A Cassette pg 12 Recording Mode Setting pg 15 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to BY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Make sure CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO in the Menu Screen F pg 28 29 Shooting while using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully Tilt it upward downward for best viewability e The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button u ZREC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e t is also possible to adjust the brightness of the view finder SESE nl 9 NOTES When you use the LCD monitor outdoo
63. connected then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage Attach only the optional JVC VL V3U Video Light VL F3U Video Flash or MZ V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone to the camcorder s Info Shoe IN o S MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked IW and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark DY make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show perform ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis sion beforehand Orn PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Power Adapter Charger e Remote Control Unit e DC Cord AA V40U RM V716U e Battery Pack e Jack Box e Shoulder Strap BN V408U CU V504U LD e Lens Hood lt pg 7 e AAA R03 Battery x 2 e MultiMediaCard 16 MB for attachment for remote control unit Already inserted in the camcorder e S Video Cable e Audio Vi
64. dapter Charger is on its bottom CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 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 However live recording and LCD monitor to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is to a them the provided multi voltage AC intended to alert the user to the presence of important Power Adapter Charger An appropriate conversion operating and maintenance servicing instructions in adapter may be necessary to accommodate different he Merete a CeO pany NG me appliance designs of AC outlets in different countries The AA V40U AC Power Adapter Charger should be When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on used with FAP a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all AC 120 V 60 Hz in the USA and Canada sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or
65. deo Cable e CD ROM 93 5 mini plug to The CD ROM contains the RCA plug following 5 software programs USB Driver Soft for Windows e USB Driver Soft for Macintosh Presto e Mr Photo PhotoAlbum e Editing Cable e USB Cable O en How To Attach The Lens Hood The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight the same way professional photographers do Align the lens hood with the camcorder s lens and screw it in clockwise Threading AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset E Available when the Power Switch is set to BY or M and no cassette is in the camcorder m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off m To cancel Automatic Demonstration 1 Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU wheel DEMO MODE OFF i The Menu Screen appears ee Rotate the MENU wheel to select bad SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select OFF and press it Sub Menu Rotate the MENU wheel to se
66. e pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting 62 EN Gi oot f j 600 D Oa b grmi eS SY Vy SY S o o0 eo Buttons With the camcorder s Power With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Switch set to the camera 2 a position G9 or M msma J o i e Osman J o i e SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons I gt pg 63 Left Right Buttons CF pg 63 O REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape CF pg 40 e Displays previous image in the memory card CF pg 44 O FADETWIPE Bator TT er START STOP Button Functions the same as START STOP on the camcorder SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Up Button CF pg 63 INSERT Button CF pg 72 Down Button I gt pg 63 A DUB Button CF pg 71 PLAY Button e Starts Playback of the tape pg 40 e Starts Auto Playback of the memory card F pg 44 D FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on the tape C pg 40 e Displays next image in the memory card CF pg 44 STOP
67. e This Camcorder As A Recorder Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set S AV INPUT to ON and set REC MODE to SP or LP CF pg 41 Connect the cables as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode AVIN appears on the screen Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording gt rotates Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode amp stops rotating NOTES After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure It is also possible to dub from another camcorder Power Switch To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector PLAY gt STOP W To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder NOG Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a player Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable
68. e viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark This is not a malfunction The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications 7 pg 84 88 45 e Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F F pg 89 Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 18 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully F pg 18 By recording with DIS activated 7 pg 30 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Do not subject the camcorder to shock or excessive vibration during transport e Turn the camcorder on and off The lens cover closes Push in the memory card a few more times CF pg 13 50 en After Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3
69. ed Images stored in the memory card are protected TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen CINEMA or OFF mode I gt pg 30 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out F pg 34 36 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen I gt pg 29 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition F pg 34 36 Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance I pg 37 39 Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen I gt pg 31 e During Interface Shooting the date time does not appear IC pg 19 Remove protection from the images stored in the memory card and delete them pg 46 47 Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen CF pg 31 41 SYMPTOM 30 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 31 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 32 The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear 33 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 34 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder POSSIBLE CAUSES 30 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 Th
70. el Display TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE DELETE DELETE Index Before doing the following perform steps 1 and 2 above S Aa 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select CURRENT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The currently displayed image is deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it IMAGE DEL Deletion SELECT L CANCEL Confirmation TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING Screen IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 and 2 above Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired image that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to delete To deselect an image press the MENU wheel again The X disappears Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected images are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it
71. elect the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen recorder during dubbing REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference F pg 15 F pg 58 59 OJ gt Iu COPY ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card pg 60 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback S AV INPUT ON Enables audio video signal It is recommended you use REC MODE in the OJ VIDEO Menu input from the AV and S VIDEO connectors F pg 58 when using this camcorder as a OFF Enables audio video signal output to a TV VCR etc via the AV and S VIDEO connectors C pg 54 58 BEEP Makes a beep or melody sound activates the shutter sound effect TALLY Turns on off the tally lamp DEMO MODE Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the ON SCREEN connected TV screen DATE TIME Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder TIME CODE Makes the time code appear disappear on the camcorder 4 ex yanced Features For Video cont Playback Sound During video playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture Acco
72. ess it The selected function menu GHFADER WIPE WF WHITE Menu Screen appears fi PROGRAM AE maiW BALANCE GICAMERA N Ein SYSTEM t REC MODE DER SOUND MODE E Zoom m SNAP MODE zd GAIN UP A CORCAMERA MODES a Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E FADER WIPE E PROGRAM AE or EA W BALANCE sa SEPE 2Y If you have selected EY CAMERA MANUAL Ezd SYSTEM 8 DISPLAY or A DSC gO to step 5 END P lt RETURN Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes eThe icon represents END Oy ST n LEO Rh TALLY ON A DEMO MODE ON T Lo F lt RETURN IME CODE OFF CLOCK DEC 25 00 ADJ 5 30 PM a 7 lt RETURN f QUALITY__ STANDARD aS ZE Ballers A UXGA AUTO u GinFADER WI PE g o Ejeren Normal Screen Ue en 2g Menu Screen Explanations Es FADER WIPE Refer to Fade Wipe Effects C pg 34 35 E PROGRAM AE Refer to Program AE With Special Effects pg 36 37 EA W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 39 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or L
73. essary viewfinder adjustments F pg 10 2 Set ts Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO then press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the Focus Ring clockwise appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the Focus Ring counterclockwise lt 4 appears and blinks To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS or set the Power Switch to BY NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink 2 5 EN Features For Video And D S C cont Power Switch Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings gt pg 29 31 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Lock Button ey Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function MENU Wheel Display menu and pr
74. ewfinder Adjustment F pg 10 Loading A Memory Card t pg 13 Picture Mode Setting F pg 16 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to XGA VGA or UXGA then set the Power Switch to E or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press SNAPSHOT halfway The screen becomes a still image which is captured into the camcorder s memory However it is not recorded until SNAPSHOT is pressed fully e At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be canceled 3 Press SNAPSHOT fully The image is recorded in the memory card e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Images C pg 47 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound a when you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 28 31 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES Even if DIS is set to ON F pg 29 the Stabilizer will be disabled If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed If Program AE with special effects I gt pg 36 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a
75. g 24 25 Progressive Wide sscisssessnsverstoateteebamannsasess CF pg 30 PROLECUING Io CS sese r pg 46 Provided Accessories ccceseseceeceesereeeeeees CF pg 6 Be Random Assemble Editing CF pg 65 70 Record Standby ssisssssssesisisiesisiesrersrerisisssss CF pg 18 Recording Mode secicssssaxienasereuamnesnaees CF pg 15 Remote Contr l secsecnrsrsiricsnreriiesi CF pg 61 Rewind The Tape iccscescoanvedscevsencveesnavedecenens CF pg 40 So SD Memory Card eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees CF pg 13 90 SEli RECORGING csssnesextvsisavysnsaaneeressivszseeeoaes CF pg 19 Fe MON E E CF pg 32 SE aT E SE I EE A F pg 37 Set Remote Control VCR Code see CF pg 65 Shooting Mode XGA VGA sser CF pg 14 Shooting Mode UXGA scesseeesereereeeees rpg 14 Shooting Mode Switch Position 0 CF pg 14 Shuttle Search cesiecccssanaieauesedeescnnesngarecoosneioe CF pg 40 Shutter Speed ssesssooseoeseeesssssseoeressressseee CF pg 37 Slow Motion Playback eseseeeeeees CF pg 40 63 SIG We RUTEN crisisen geseawearcsierss CF pg 37 STE e EE CF pg 20 21 26 Snapshot Mode cactccescncnotacacdvanenstsesaccucecuus CF pg 20 ELLS I E T E E T F pg 37 Sound Mode u cceeceeeesceeeceeeeees CF pg 29 41 42 Speaker Volume seriressenicrurnsraierce CF pg 40 Specifications serere CF pg 94 95 OTS EEE E T A E F pg 37 POU CM eoan R CF pg 37 TULE r e E E E AEA F pg 30 Still PIAVDAGCK Seacc
76. g BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to BY e Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the manual Exposure Control mode is engaged tures For Video And D S C cont Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 and 2 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and W appear Press the MENU wheel W changes to L and the iris is locked 3 Iris lock indicator MENU Wheel Power Switch To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris
77. g Mode Switch C pg 14 set to XGA VGA go to step 5 If you are recording with the Shooting Mode Switch set to UXGA go to step 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select SIZE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select XGA or VGA Go to step 7 Rotate the MENU wheel to select UXGA and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode AUTO or Q appears pg 21 Automatically processes the image according to the DOUBLE or ENLARGE methods described below depending on the shooting situation or subject DOUBLE appears I pg 21 Engages pixel shift technology to double expose the image and generate a UXGA sized picture ENLARGE L appears F pg 21 Digitally enlarges the image to UXGA size Rotate the MENU wheel to select 4 RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes end STORAGE CAPACITY The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality and size as well as the composition of the n subjects in the images Approximate number of storable images Provided 16 MB MultiMediaCard QUALITY SIZE FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images Optional 8 MB MultiMediaCard QUALITY SIZE FINE STANDARD NOTES If the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA during video recording the camcorder stops video recording The camcorder automatically zooms out to les
78. 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 CAMCORDER TIMING Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point Play back the dubbed scene e f any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 7 Oke DTE CONTROL UNIT ont Display ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING SYNCHRO 0 1 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 the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select E3 VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 6 Based on the diagnostics performed F pg 69 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards You can also delay
79. he Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe CF pg 30 34 36 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TOE JUBLESHOOTING cont 21 The Video Echo mode 21 The Picture Wipe or 21 Set WIDE MODE to does not work 22 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated 23 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated 24 White Balance cannot be activated 25 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 26 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 27 During recording the date time does not appear 28 Images stored in the memory card cannot be deleted 29 The indicators and messages do not appear Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction This is not a malfunction DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e Interface Shooting is perform
80. he lens is in focus depends on the MACRO 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 WIDE Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a MODE normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 L appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e CINEMA mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to VIDEO CF pg 14 and CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO or PS VIDEO in the Menu Screen F pg 29 MANUAL SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion W appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically e SQUEEZE mode is effecti
81. he new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 41 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen pg 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable ee enO 7 Program SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears OUT Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Program 1 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE
82. ility from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking ak lt 4 gt and amp NOTES f the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first C pg 22 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO CF pg 30 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the nec
83. ill 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 Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration Ezd SYSTEM temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES If a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off if DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF ON LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE OFF The date time does not appear TME AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the Power Switch is set from OFF to GY or M e When video playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during video playback The date time is always displayed TIME OFF Time code is not displayed GODE Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame play numbers are not displ
84. ime is erased C pg 11 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt gt pg 71 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt C gt pg 71 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio lt gt pg 71 Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt gt pg 71 Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt gt pg 72 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 8 amp 8 EN INDEX Indications cont INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt CANNOT EDIT lt gt pg 72 ONA gi oe Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE F pg 72 LECTO LEA Appears if the Shooting Mode Switch is set to XGA VGA or UXGA lt CHECK SHOOTING C pg 16 MODE SWITCH gt MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory COPYING FAILED card when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted when a copy protected SD Memory Card is loaded C pg 60
85. indicator is displayed When power is supplied through the DC cord does not appear e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Stop Button W Play Pause Button gt II Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press gt HE during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt Hl again f still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When gt II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt gt for forward or lt 4 for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt HE During playback press and hold lt lt or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback m To resume normal playback press P E You ca
86. ing time OA blinking Cd blinking 4 blinking 20n Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Display Menu Screen SNAP MODE FRAME FULL FULL MULTI 4 Snapshot mode with no frame y MULTI 9 NEGA POSI Nega Posi mode y PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing y When FULL FRAME PIN UP or NEGA POSI is selected snapshot recording will always be performed with higher quality gt pg 24 even if CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO Basic Recording For Video cont Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select E CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt lt RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING Set CAMERA MODE
87. into place To Protect Valuable Recordings i aaa Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it Tape Approximate recording time Recording mode Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage NOTES It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resu
88. is 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 Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue 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 en CORRECTIVE ACTION 30 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor pg 18 19 31 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 33 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS C pg 30 34 37 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 75en 35 During recording sound JUBLESHOOTING cont 35 Connect the optional POSSIBLE CAUSES 35 e The optional headphones are cannot be heard 36 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do
89. kers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture If no image is displayed or no sound is heard from the TV set S AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 Zz O6en To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector ERZ PID oR PC with DV connector OR USB USB cable provided To USB connector a USB equipped PC TIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC via DV or USB connection as shown in the illustration 7 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration 3 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to GM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC If you have connected via the USB cable ZO to step 4 4 Press MEMORY PLAY e USB MODE ACCESSING FILE appears on the LCD monitor e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode 5 When finished turn off the PC first then the camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt
90. l energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can 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 Source
91. le pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON CF pg 31 41 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 v Vv Vv Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene 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 Vv Vv Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point 24 x Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button L Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Shooting Mode Switch iced Features For Video And D S C Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images successive jitter free still images onto a tape Images can then played back jitter free with superior quality High resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out F pg 57 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Set CAMERA MODE to PS VIDEO in the Menu
92. lect 4RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears Sen Battery pack _ BN V408U BN V416U or BN V428U To AC outlet P GETTING STARTED Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK AC P E Adapter Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from Charger the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER indicator lights aY SG POWER indicator Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started DC OUT connector CHARGE indicator Battery pack Fully charging time BN V408U approx 1 hr 30 min When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Slide the battery and lift off Remember to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet BN V416U optional approx 2 hrs BN V428U optional approx 3 hrs 20 min NOTES f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment i
93. ll images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the Power Switch are disabled in step 5 NOTES f you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card CF pg 60 CTIONS Basic Connections 5 4 EN VE These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors Jack Box provided To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN p gt Connector cover Red to AUDIO R IN Audio Video cable To S VIDEO provided e S Video cable provided To S VIDEO IN When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Jack Box provided To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN gt Connector cover Audio Video cable provided When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images on
94. ly Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration C pg 54 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 41 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Directory File Names and Image Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the i ENOO It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 9 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to or M then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f you have a TV or spea
95. ming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 23 for information about recording from the middle of a tape SESE wld Card Cover Loading A Memory Card The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder po 7 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD Insert the memory card clipped edge first e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 To close the card cover push it until you hear a click Memory card To Unload A Memory Card in step 3 push the memory card which then comes Clipped edge SS ra out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and e _ close the card cover AS NOTES y Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked S i or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the card F pg 49 ATTENTION Do not insert remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card
96. n also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback F pg 63 Slow Motion Playback Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control provided cF pg 63 64 PLAYBACK Advanced Features Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button MENU Wheel Display SOUND MODE Menu Screen 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 SYNCHRO 0 0 REC MODE SP OFF OFF STEREO eoid m ele Ae S AV_ INPUT 7 lt RETURN Each setting is linked with I DISPLAY or Ed SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M pg 31 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 31 NOTES It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to GM or M pg 15 29 When S AV INPUT is set to ON camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output EJ VIDEO Ezd SYSTEM E DISPLAY en4 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp lt pg 69 70 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears E Rotate the MENU wheel to s
97. n the Menu Screen lt gt pg 41 You can hear sound from the video unit using optional headphones 72 Display lic 12 34 Power Switch START STOP OOl scar REW gt _ PLAY STOP Gr PAUSE 0000 4 E CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE is set to ON in the Menu Screen lt gt pg 41 Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Jo perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections CF pg 54 7 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE IH Confirm the time code at this point CF pg 42 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE I then press PAUSE H ING and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 e To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP H NOTES
98. n the tape 7 Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Set CAMERA MODE to DUAL in the Menu Screen CF pg 28 29 3 While recording to a tape press SNAPSHOT halfway A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen where the video image being recorded is displayed e At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be canceled 4 Press SNAPSHOT fully The displayed still image is stored in the memory card NOTES If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record Standby mode only a still image is stored in the memory card Video recording does not take place f SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON F pg 29 the Stabilizer will be disabled The Stabilizer is less effective in the DUAL mode than in other modes Still images are stored in the memory card in VGA mode file size C pg 14 When CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL all Fade Wipe Effects and some Program AE with special effects cannot be used CF pg 34 37 The optional flash F pg 83 will not light during video recording SESE en Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ab
99. nal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from function ing properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Power Adapter Battery Charger etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning wO Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DV2000U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy a
100. nct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement 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 SES ENO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the Jack Box to the camcorder with cables S Video Editing DC etc
101. nd 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 equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 92 en AC Power Adapter Charger ss cc CF pg 8 9 Analog INPUT sacceisteursseaiecarenaineenes F pg 41 58 ANIMALON sss scsussevsesscecuveauessantaxdesversavanve s r pg 30 Audio DUDDING scsqsasacsseensivivainicieeenreeess CF pg 71 AOLO DAS aien aang C pg 31 AUO FOCUS aiarar in E CF pg 27 PUNO Playback paosssacnrnectues shaves verececsesatascanst CF pg 44 Auto Shut Off ccccccccceeeeeeeeeeees CF pg 19 21 40 Be Backlight Compensation eeeeeeeee CF pg 38 Banery LOW ctastsmossetuecesatsetdauadchinpaesancnmaesy CF pg 87 B
102. nder pushed back Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select ll MANUAL and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELF TIMER and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen To engage the Self Timer for video recording press the Recording Start Stop Button After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts To stop Self Timer recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode 6 To end Self Timer recording select OFF in step 4 NOTE If BEEP and TALLY are set to OFF CF pg 31 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light Turns off Self Timer snapshot recording starts Begins blinking gt Blinks quickly Stops blinking and stays on Self Timer starts Self Timer shooting Self Timer video record ing starts starts soon After approx 15 sec SS nod Power Switch Shooting 5 Second Recording Mode Switch Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video rec
103. ng down the Lock Button located on the switch Press BLANK SEARCH e BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press W NOTES n step 2 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape cannot be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion CK Basic Playback For D S C A A ao PL a Stop Button M Normal Playback Rewind Button lt lt Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory Play Button gt I card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Fast Forward Button gt gt Power Switch 7 Load a memory card CF pg 13
104. ng stove CAUTIONS cont in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas 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 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cle
105. not work 37 A memory card cannot be played back 38 The tape is moving but there is no picture 39 The LCD monitor image is distorted 40 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 41 There is no playback picture on the connected TV 42 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 43 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints not connected to the headphone connector e The sound volume of the headphone connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback The Power Switch is set to a A or M N e The D S C playback mode is engaged The Power Switch is set to AK or u M a e The D S C playback mode is not engaged Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode e The cassette holder cover is open During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect The speaker volume is too great Since the analog input mode is engaged the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode headphones to the headphone connector I pg 82 83 e Adjust the sound volume during playback I pg 40 Set the Power Switch to GEM F pg 40 e Press MEM
106. o the tape at all times but its m display can be turned on or off during playback CF pg 41 2 3 4 Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery ent l Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select DISPLAY Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select CLOCK AD J Press it and month is highlighted Rotate the MENU wheel to input the month Press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable
107. off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points 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 the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable Recording Start Stop Button a IN OUT konp 10W 00 25 02 05 P ha 2P 07 18 08 31 Editing Menu 03 33 05 53 C BW 40 09 30 13 15 501 15 55 16 29 2A 7 8 oo TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 REW STOP FADE WIPE EFFECT PAUSE EDIT IN OUT R A EDIT 1 ON OFF CANCEL a VCR REC STBY Random Assemble E CONTROL UNIT cont AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE I 1 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 1 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing S
108. ording p Set the Shooting Mode Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully SNAPSHOT Button Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Lock Button Rotate the MENU wheel to select Ell MANUAL Recording Start Stop Button and press it The MANUAL Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt 4RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen e 5S appears Press the Recording Start Stop Button The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen 7 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 5 To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Recording Mode instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 6 select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still C pg 20 When 5S is set to ANIM lt pg 30 this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set
109. oting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights HAW WH TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance CF pg 39 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect pgm CLASSIC FILM 2 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect E STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter 1 Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 2851 SLOW 1 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments EQ SLOW 2 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect Ifthe manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification
110. pears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE I 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IE then STOP H To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen lt pg 41 42 NOTES Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the PHONE connector While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops gt pg 87 To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON i
111. pg 9 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and provided Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC or use the DV cable provided with the capture board Never disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILE is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage SESE ENO Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV DT3 Digital Printer optional allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector This function is called Digital Dubbing lt pg 59 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration Power Switch 7 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration To DV IN OUT 3 If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided with GV DT3 to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector i Core filte
112. press FADE WIPE 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 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 SESE ENDO Fader And Wipe Menu FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out iiA from color to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left h WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward L WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center I lt WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right lt gt WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene a WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom A WIPE SHUTTER or wipe o
113. r 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch DV cable and turn on the other units optional NOTES Core filter It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 tone lo Dy For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected connector connector only to one device at a time This camcorder can also be H used as a recorder CF pg 59 If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Video unit equipped ae l Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a with a DV connector l o l video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a colored mosaic pattern or it will become black Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units To PC When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC connector VC VDV204U DV cable Core filter PC connection cable OSen DUBBING Power Switch Dubbing To Or From A VCR To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 54 and 55 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to GW while To AV pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Connector
114. rded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing F pg 65 70 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Display Frames are not displayed during recording Minutes Frames 30 frames 1 second Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 43 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 40 2 Set the Power Switch to BY or M whi
115. rding to the menu access explanation on pg 41 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset NOTES The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12B 1T SOUND1 12 34 24 Frames Seconds Minutes 30 frames 1 second Power Switch Lock Button Stop Button W BLANK SEARCH Button Display Sena ne eae mee BLANK SEARCH aig ee EN 43 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption gt pg 23 Load a tape I pg 12 and set the Power Switch to while pressi
116. re operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control pg 61 0 6 9 _ o 0 SET REMOTE VCR CODE ra VCR Recording deck Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 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 00 Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and PANASONIC those of many other makers it may not work with VCR CODE LIST VCRBRAND BUTTONS ff VCRBRAND BUTTONS NAME A B ff NAME A B G HITACHI JVC A B C E 0000 Q000 00000000 yours or may offer limited functions NOTES f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old batte
117. rms 1 kQ analog stereo 308 mV rms 50 kQ analog stereo 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant 3 5 mm stereo 459 uV rms high impedance unbalanced 3 5 mm stereo For an optional video printer equipped with a PRINT DATA connector AC Power Adapter Charger AA V40U Power requirement U S A and Canada Other countries Power consumption Output Charge VIR Dimensions W x H x D Weight AC 120 V u 60 Hz AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 23 W DC 7 2 V7 1 2A DC 6 3 V7 1 8 A 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm 2 11 16 x 1 1 2 x 4 3 8 Approx 250 g 0 56 Ibs Jack Box CU V504U For General Dimensions W x H x D Weight For Connectors USB S VIDEO EDIT 37 5 mm x 18 5 mm x 55 mm 1 1 2 x 3 4 x 2 3 16 Approx 30 g 0 67 Ibs TYPE B Y 1 V p p 75 Q analog output C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog output 3 5 mm 2 pole Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD ug 5 a z N Printed in Japan 1100FOV KUNYP1
118. rs in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting po The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape F pg 23 During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the PHONE connector The sound volume
119. ry card simultaneously CF pg 26 left corner depending on the Shooting Mode e Allows you to record moving images successive Switch position jitter free still images with superior quality on a tape C pg 24 The still images can also be processed UXGA on a PC or printed out XGA VGA e Allows you to record still images in a memory card F pg 16 21 e File size 1024 x 768 pixels XGA or No display When set to VIDEO 640 x 480 pixels VGA UXGA e Allows you to record still images in a memory card at high resolution F pg 16 21 Suitable for UXGA When set to UXGA recording still images with superior quality e File size 1600 x 1200 pixels XGA or VGA When set to XGA VGA SESE enO Power Switch Recording Mode Setting mY Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Power Lam i Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears N Rotate the MENU wheel to select ZY CAMERA and press it The CAMERA Menu appears e a an wy mma ama o gt Rotate the MENU wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU wheel and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt lt RETURN
120. ry with a new one to reset the VCR brand 00000 90600 0000 00 60000 oo rere 60000 feet RCA MAGNAVOX HH MITSUBISHI eo NEC PHILIPS 00000000 TOSHIBA ZENITH D90000 00 0000 0 00 Q 0000000 To AV Connector To EDIT To S VIDEO Audio Video cable provided Editing S Video cable cable provided provided White to AUDIO L IN To Yellow to S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN a To Remote PAUSE or R A EDIT Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover CONTROL UNIT cont MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 54 and 55 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector B A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector C A VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto t
121. s Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated 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 EN 3 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
122. s Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator N is displayed 2 3 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EA W BALANCE then press it The W BALANCE Menu appears 4 Rotate the the MENU wheel to select the Bevan A T desired mode pe AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory White preset paper MWB White balance is set manually FINE Outdoors on a sunny day e CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day e HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU wheel Selection is complete MENU Wheel Press the MENU wheel again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Change The Tint For Recording To Return To Automatic White Balance in step 2 substitute colored paper for white The select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power white balance is adjusted based on the color Switch to EY changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper NOTE sacle p BE Y pap p White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone F pg 37 is activated NOTES n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually F pg 27 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the
123. s procedure for all print frames that you wish to delete To deselect a print frame press the MENU wheel again The X disappears FRAME DEL Deletion CANCEL Confirmation EXECUTE Screen Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected print frames are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CAUTION CANCEL and press it Do not remove the memory card or NOTES perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power f print frames created on a PC have not been transferred to a memory card it is not possible to delete them using these steps The print frames in the camcorder s memory cannot be deleted Adapter Charger as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it gt pg 49 feo a M MEMORY PLAY Button MENU Wheel Display FRAME DEL CANCEL SELECT ALL FRAME DEL CANCEL EXECUTE Menu Screen Deletion Confirmation Screen TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 on pag 50 Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate
124. s than 2X when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to UXGA With images shot in the UXGA mode the shutter speed is applicable only up to 1 500 in the SPORTS mode gt pg 37 Sepia and Monotone cannot be activated If DOUBLE is selected in the UXGA mode images may not be processed properly in the following situations when the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness when shooting in a dark place when the subject contains identical patterns that are regularly repeated when shooting under a flickering light such as a fluorescent light or candlelight when the subject is moving rapidly when there is excessive camera shake f AUTO is selected in the UXGA mode and any of the shooting situations listed above are encountered the camcorder will automatically process the image using the ENLARGE method 1Se Power Switch Shooting Mode Switch Power lamp Recording Start Stop Button Lock Button Display 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min gt 90 min 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress ms LEN BRIGHT C T MENU Wheel PUSH OPEN Button DING Basic Recording For Video NOTE You should already have performed the pro
125. s too cold charging may be incom plete Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio f you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again f the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10
126. sesapnuee tee coneetexaentonpaosanveteans CF pg 40 MODE ase ects AE RE CF pg 37 Superimposing A Print Frame uu r pg 48 NODS Po WAN eaaa A CF pg 31 TRIS MAGIC sieniin eneas CF pg 30 Time COde cceecceseeceeeeseeeeeee CF pg 23 31 41 42 Mipod MOURNS assccssriatciereertioseaeternce CF pg 10 UVC SIN EE E E CF pg 37 U Unload A Tape cessessseereccceeeesesenseeees CF pg 12 VO Vdeo FC NO neeese trees eeneies CF pg 37 Wee White Balante ach ce xesdonsavecseeenaoeneteseeerecess CF pg 39 Wide MOGE sree CF pg 30 WN COT sasicecnceorntsntvcesdeteeteientysaateestsseesG CF pg 30 Wip IOUE aensoncecnraduacsetesgeasveecseanes CF pg 34 35 LZ ZOOMING senscie CF pg 22 94 en SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 4 W Approx 5 3 W 74mm x 90 mm x 178 mm 2 15 16 x 3 9 16 x 7 1 16 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in without the lens hood Approx 660 g 1 4 Ibs without cas
127. seseeseees CF pg 71 UD Stud Hole ossssssnsnnnsosesesesesesesnseseseseseene CF pg 10 H Tripod Mounting Socket ccceeeees CF pg 10 MEMORY CARD Cover cccececeeseeees CF pg 13 54 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only ie ia lt gt REC lic Anim aN 1 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect CF pg 34 35 o Appears when in the Squeeze Cinema or PS Wide mode CF pg 30 3 Rotates while the tape is running 4 Displays the recording mode SP or LP I pg 15 5 Displays the tape remaining time I gt pg 18 6 REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode I pg 18 2 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind CF pg 30 5S Anim Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode CF pg 30 33 Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert Editing Pause IIO mode is engaged I pg 72 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder CF pg 29 D Displays the Time Code CF pg 23 31 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Recording Only mig gt i 10 24 1 Displays the file size of the stored image There are 3 modes available UXGA XGA and VGA in order of quality CF pg 16 2 Appears and blinks during shooting F pg 21 3 Displays the quality of the stored image
128. sette memory card and battery Approx 740 g 1 7 Ibs incl cassette memory card and battery 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 1 4 CCD Progressive Scan F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 52 mm 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 color LCD Monaural DV format SD mode NTSC standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mint DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard JPEG compatible 3 modes UXGA 1600 x 1200 pixels XGA 1024 x 768 pixels VGA 640 x 480 pixels 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with the provided MultiMediaCard 16 MB FINE 100 VGA 48 XGA 20 UXGA STANDARD 300 VGA 144 XGA 60 UXGA with an optional MultiMediaCard 8 MB FINE 50 VGA 24 XGA 10 UXGA STANDARD 150 VGA 72 XGA 30 UXGA ee nJ For Connectors AV Video output Video input Audio output Audio input DV Input output PHONE Headphone output MIC External microphone input PRINTER 1 V p p 75 Q analog 0 5 V p p 2 0 V p p 75 Q analog 308 mV
129. ss it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 6 The setting is reset to O for all still images eee NOD MEMORY PLAY Button TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 7 Perform steps 1 through 5 on pg 52 Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect SELECTED and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears MENU Yhes Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it Display Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU EXIT rn BOE DPOF Screen wheel towards to increase the number or 019 00 020 o0 iG towards to decrease the number and press it Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 0221 ao ozal ool a v 5 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears DPOF Confirmation SELECTED GON screen 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints select RESET in step 6 on pg 52 The number of prints is reset to O for all sti
130. t composed optional of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA NOTES V15U AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly Neither BN V840U nor BN V856U can be e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly charged by using the AC Power Adapter Charger e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly provided with this camcorder Use only the AA Before extended use it is recommended that you V15U AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V840U prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the battery pack and only AA V80U AC Power planned shooting time Adapter Charger for BN V856U battery pack USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes gt pg 8 To AC outlet 4 Power cor AC Power Adapter To DC Input Charger connector To DC on a J connector Jack Box DC cord 10 SETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Recording Q f Start Stop button Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip
131. t the desired mode then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU wheel again The Menu Screen closes Press PROG AE so that the selected effect indicator appears Lock Button PP To Deactivate The Selected Mode press PROG AE again so that the effect indicator disappears NOTE Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby PROG AE Button MENU Wheel Display SHUTTER1 100 SPORTS o Menu Screen Karie UF SNe SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE 71 SLOW 1 2 SLOW 2 U_ O4E5 I gt x N 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 SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp sNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when sho
132. ting MOBE DUAL Enables Dual Shooting F pg 26 PEDES VIDEO Enables Progressive Mode Recording F pg 24 To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes ON QQ e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting e When shooting scenes with movement in various directions e When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used __ Factory preset NOTES The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both BY and M The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M EY CAMERA ml MANUAL CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3 0 EN lures For Video And D S C cont Menu Screen Explanations cont SELF TIMER SELF TIMER Refer to Self Timer CF pg 32 EE ee to 5 Second Recording F pg 33 eo Mee you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving pg 33 TELE Usually the distance to a subject where t
133. to ANIM in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead C pg 30 S44 en Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects C pg 36 37 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out Shooting Mode Switch Power Switch Recording Start Stop Button MENU Wheel To Deactivate The Selected Effect press FADE WIPE again in step 6 so that the effect indicator disappears NOTES You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used when CAMERA MODE is set to PS VIDEO All Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used when CAMERA MODE is set to DUAL The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored ures For Video And
134. use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should 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 disti
135. ut from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen GHP DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears bP WIPE CORNER J The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner IP WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene I lt p WIPE SLIDE Me next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to IP WIPE DOOR The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene P WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top P WIPE SHUTTER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward the top and bottom of the screen 3 6 EN eatures For Video And D S C cont A SRAN Program AE With Special Effects Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects F pg 35 Ifan unusable mode is selected its Set the Power Switch to M while pressing down indicator blinks or goes out the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Power Switch Shooting Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Mode Switch Rotate the MENU wheel to select FEI PROGRAM AE then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to selec
136. ve only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to VIDEO CF pg 14 and CAMERA MODE is set to VIDEO or PS VIDEO in the Menu Screen F pg 29 PS WIDE GW appears The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical Sw zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0 7X wide conversion lens Zooming is possible from 0 7X to 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room e PS WIDE mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to VIDEO CF pg 14 and CAMERA MODE is set to PS VIDEO in the Menu Screen F pg 29 WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind GHI ON N Helps cut down on noise created by wind N appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal __ Factory preset NOTE The Il MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M SESE eno I Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect F pg 20 21 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect C pg 20 21 The tally lamp remains off at all times The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Automatic demonstration w
137. viously set date time is erased e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to i or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e The Power Switch is set to Ay n e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation CORRECTIVE ACTION e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely F pg 9 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one CF pg 8 9 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery C pg 11 e Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC C pg 12 e Set the Power Switch to EY or MW C pg 14 e Replace with new cassette C pg 12 e Close the cassette holder cover e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again CF pg 18 e Set the Power Switch to l M F pg 14 e Set Focus to the Auto mode CF pg 27 e Clean the lens and check the focus again F pg 80 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4en JUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 7 The cassette will not load 7 properly e The cassette is in the wrong

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