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JVC GR-D790U Camcorder User Manual

1. Eile Edit View Go Favorites Help Ea a sn X BD amp Cut Up Address 5 My Computer F Double click the Removable Disk icon No 6 The folders in the memory card appear Removable Disk 1 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help T J Search Folders M Still images DPOF setting data Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM Contains folders with still images extension jpg MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data NOTES e Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the camcorder e Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m gt is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor e f you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing SO e The file extension may not appear depending on the FOLDER option setting of Windows Copying Files to the PC Windows Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC Perform the procedure in Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows lt gt pg 6 2 My Pictures File Edit view Favor
2. or The FORMAT screen amp TN appears O e Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen 4 Select EXECUTE press SET The memory 1 Select FORMAT re Ne ERASE ALL card is initialized EXISTING DATA e When initialization is EXECUTE finished NO IMAGES CANCEL STORED appears e To cancel initialization select RETURN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gw 31 Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings c pg 31 35 VIDEO MEMORY Power Switch For video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY e Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e Set the recording mode to IMJ lt pg 20 For Video Playback Menu e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO e Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e For D S C Playback Menu refer to D S C PLAYBACK lt pg 27 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 8 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears Screen for Video and Screen for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu FUNCTION VTR CAMERA DISPLAY VTR SYSTEM DISPLAY SYSTEM bx EXIT Video Hecording Menu only ba EXIT 4 Select the desired function press SET or gt
3. OCU A ok uc MENU de REL 2Y S S M 4H9 e The above screen referring to the control lever lt pg 7 will be displayed for approx 3 seconds on the LCD Monitor a Mowiheconroleverdow e Moweiheconroleverrigh aa Move me conoi everien 4 To start playback press H 5 To stop playback press W e During Stop mode press lt 4 lt 4 to rewind or P gt to fast forward the tape e Press SET to display the guide operation screen To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume VIDEO PLAYBACK ew 21 NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV t pg 23 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder 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 e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker eo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press it during playback 2 To resume normal playback press MH again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the c
4. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http www jvc victor co jp english worldmap index e html please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready Product Name Problem Error Message Manufacturer Desktop Laptop fos Weny M9 Available Hard Disk Space Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers PC System Requirements m Windows The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator OS Windows 2000 Professional 2000 pre installed Windows XP Home Edition XP pre installed or Windows XP Professional XP pre installed CPU Intel MMX Pentium at least 200 MHz RAM At least 64 MB Free hard disk space At least 10 MB for installation at least 500 MB recommended Connector USB connector Display Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with 16 bit color Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later m Macintosh The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC Hardware iMac iBook Power Mac G4 or G5 PowerBook G3 or G4 eMac Mac Mini equipped
5. License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully i bas Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR ON YOUR PC The cs to use the Program is ages b Wictor u of Japan Limited JVC to You only on the condition that You o the fallow Should You not agree to the terms hereof You may not install or use the Program HOWEVER INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No the setup will close To install Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 you must accept this agreement Click Yes Then Choose Destination Location screen appears InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder r Destination Folder C Program Files Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 Click Next Then Select Program Folder screen appears Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing f
6. Remote sensor Buttons And Functions QO infrared beam transmitting window The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY PAUSE Button Up Button lt pg 25 SLOW Rewind Button c pg 25 OREW Button Left Button lt pg 25 O INSERT Button c pg 45 Q SHIFT Button c pg 25 DISPLAY Button r pg 23 42 SLOW Forward Button c pg 25 OQ PLAY Button FF Button Right Button lt pg 25 DA DUB Button lt pg 45 DSTOP Button Down Button lt pg 25 EFFECT Button pg 25 EFFECT ON OFF Button c pg 25 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to HEC 5 Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out lt gt pg 19 25 Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY 6 START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder 2S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY Zoom T W m PAUSE or N A Up SLOW C me TiD aa CH SLOW t lt Left 1 GB P Right o o SHIFT 15 Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW lt q or I more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE PAUSE To revert back to normal playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can
7. click the Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the status bar The Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Windows XP If not wait a while then go to step 5 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop gt Safely Remoye Hardware QU I Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer d devi e USB Mass Storage Device USB Mass Storage Device at GR D270 Close The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears fH Click OK Windows 2000 If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears click OK and then click Close Stop a Hardware device Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely e USB Mass Storage Device S Generic volume E Sa JVC GRED 270 USB Device The model name depends on the connected camcorder Disconnect the USB cable Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off I Connections Macintosh Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC To USB Connector Camcorder USB Cable Ul To USB lt gt Connector
8. e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Select CANC ALL press SET or gt The PROTECT screen appears 5 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C en 29 Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press MENU 1 Select 3 Select DELETE press SET or gt The DELETE Menu ry TN appears e e Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu 2 SET screen To delete the currently displayed file 4 Select CURRENT press SET or gt The DELETE screen appears DELETE CURRENT ALL 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file XNA aes Select 6 Select EXECUTE page press SET DELETE e To cancel deletion select RETURN ETIN i e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete NOTE If the Gu mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Select ALL press SET or gt The DELETE screen appears 5 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES e Protected files lt pg 28 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first e Once f
9. Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to HEC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to REC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO pg 18 Loading Unloading A Memory Card Card Cover S Clipped edge Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover y 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out e Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover NOTES e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 30 PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card lt pg 30 CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the 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
10. GETTING STARTED ew 17 16 9 Wide Mode You can record videos at 4 3 size and 16 9 size By default the camera is set to record videos at the 16 9 size 16 9 BLANK MENU INDEX 16 9 GETTING STARTED set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Each press 16 9 switches the screen Size On the LCD monitor ES On the viewfinder p NOTE If you record videos in 16 9 size the image may appear to be slightly vertically stretched when playing back on TV with the 4 3 screen rx pg 34 35 18 en VIDEO RECORDING I Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below e Power pg 13 e Loading A Cassette lt pg 16 e Remove the lens cap lt pg 12 e Open the LCD monitor fully e Select videos at 4 3 size or 16 9 wide size c pg 17 VIDEO MEMORY VIDEO Cuv Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press START STOP button to start recording REC appears on the display while recording is in progress To stop recording Press START STOP again Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape P L SP 5min NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed the camcorders power shuts off automatically
11. or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped oo ON I USER MAINTENANCE EN 5 Cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter 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 To clean 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 lens Remove dust from the viewfinder using a blower brush NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mold may form if the lens is left
12. 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 4000 Refer to PROGRAM AE SPORTS A mode Not available for still image recording ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en FEATURES FOR RECORDINGS Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a cassette gt pg 16 2 Loada memory card lt pg 17 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode except SLOW c pg 33 35 4 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 6 Set T M COPY to ON pg 35 7 Press M to start playback 8 Atthe point you want to dub press gt II again to engage Still Playback 9 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The a Epj indication appears during dubbing NOTE To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 9 using the remote control lt pg 24 EDITING Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustration c gt pg 23 Connections To A TV Or VCR connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 Perform steps 1 6 c pg 23 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instru
13. Colored bright spots may appear all over The LCD monitor can rotate 270 the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Power linked operation However this is not a malfunction When the power switch is set to REC you can also turn the camcorder on off by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder Controls CD Left Rewind lt lt lt pg 21 Quick Review QUICK REVIEW lt pg 18 gt Right Fast Forward gt lt pg 21 LED Light LIGHT lt pg 36 Up Play Pause M r pg 21 Manual Focus FOCUS c pg 37 V Down Stop m lt pg 21 Backlight Compensation Ew lt pg 39 Spot Exposure lt pg 39 Press down SET 2 VIDEO MEMORY Switch 8 16 9 Wide Screen Button 16 9 lt pg 17 Blank Search BLANK pg 22 Index Button INDEX lt pg 27 Menu Button MENU c pg 31 5 Data Battery Button DATA lt pg 14 6 Auto Button AUTO pg 20 2Diopter Adjustment Control lt pg 15 8 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 26 33 37 Live Slow Button SLOW pg 33 36 9 Power Zoom Lever T W lt pg 19 Speaker Volume Control VOL t pg 21 9 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP pg 18 0 Power Switch REC PLAY OFF 2 Lock Button 3 Battery Release Button BATT lt pg 13 i9 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT rx pg 16 Connectors BUSB Universal Serial Bus Connector gt
14. DATA button lt pg 14 BATTERY CONDITION 100 MAX TIME LCD J my A 50 ILIL min 0 Live Slow You can record and play back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed The sound is recorded and played back in real time gt pg 36 Auto Button You can change the recording mode between manual setting to the standard mode setting of the camcorder by pressing the AUTO button gt pg 20 Dual Rec You can capture and view still images without disturbing the recording in progress lt pg 20 EN 3 Read This First e Before recording important video be sureto It is recommended that you use JVC brand make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly We recommend cleaning your video heads before use If you haven t used your camcorder for awhile the heads may be dirty We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette optional Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases Store the camcorder in a bag or other container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 5096 more video than SP Standard mode but you may
15. S Toassure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack e When the USB cable is connected turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC e f you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub e Do not use an extension USB cable 9 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable c pg 9 On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears The memory card icon appears on the desktop e Depending on the type of OS used iPhoto starts if the memory card contains a DCIM folder Double click the memory card icon on the desktop The folders in the memory card appear Still images DPOF Setting data Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM C
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17. VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 20 4 Set REC SELECT to s CY3 s Ru or gt EI pg 31 33 B Set SNAP SLOW to SNAP c pg 33 6 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Snapshot is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both ZY or e f the image taken by snapshot is too dark or too bright select lt pg 39 or SPOTLIGHT lt pg 41 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 6 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to un Y9 sp Ev or s Ev lt pg 33 FEATURES FOR RECORDING en 37 Manual Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode set the Power Switch to REC FOCUS FOCUS E SET Manual focus indicator 2 Set the recordi
18. also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW or i gt more than approx 2 seconds e After SLOW lt q or I gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 1 repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW I Or I gt is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 27X at any time during video playback and D S C playback VIDEO PLAYBACK gu 25 1 Press PLAY gt to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press lt Left gt Right A Up and y Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP Bl and then press PLAY gt during video playback To end zoom during D S C playback press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback
19. be replacement of such defective media EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HERE IN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE LIMITED LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM 6 TERM This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision Should You breach any provision of this Agreement JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You In this event JVC may claim a
20. cassette and reinsert In the above 2 error indications the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer 48 en CAUTIONS AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag 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 e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary sho
21. e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer Playback Special Effects Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image d SEPIA c pg 41 B W MONOTONE c pg 41 amp CLASSIC c pg 41 STROBE r pg 41 1 To start playback press PLAY P 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect e The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again e To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above w ww EFFECT ON OFF A eFFect m e RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 en D S C RECORDING o Approximate Number of Storable Images I Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot e The number increases or decreases depending m on the Picture Quality Image Size etc You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still HRS Camera for taking snapshots Still images are Image Size Picture SD Memory Card stored in the memory card Quality NOTE 640 x 480 FINE Before continuing perform the procedures listed 640 x 480 STANDARD 1285 below Image Size Picture MultiMediaCard e Power i pg 13 e Loading a Memory Card pg 17 e Remove the lens cap uae 16 MB 32 MB e Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 8 640 x 480 FINE SNAPSHOT 640
22. experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode For safety and reliability It is recommended only genuine JVC batteries and accessories are used in this camcorder This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked mijiy and memory cards marked Sp or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit SDHC Memory Card cannot be used with this camcorder Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand DO NOT leave
23. high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under O C or 32 F temperatures e DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 3596 or extremely high above 809 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater e 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 and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems st
24. lt pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e A stored image is displayed 4 Press lt to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control pg 25 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder D S C PLAYBACK en 27 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 Press M to start Auto Playback e f you press during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press gt during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press NI Index Playback Of Files You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Pla
25. 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 strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket
26. mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder 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 To restore the accuracy of the battery power indicator If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this method may not work if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times GETTING STARTED 14 en GETTING STARTED Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack lt pg 13 Maximum continuous recording time BN VF808U 1 hr 50 min Viewfinder on 2 hrs 15 min 4 hrs 30 min 6 hrs 45 min BN VF815U BN VF823U Provided NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions e Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e The LED Light is used e Before extended use it is recommen
27. pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers GETTING STARTED en 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Select 2 SET Perform steps 1 3 in Language Settings lt pg 14 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER i pg 34 Select DISPLAY press SET or gt 2 Select BRIGHT press SET or gt 3 Select the appropriate brightness press SET or gt 4 Press MENU GETTING STARTED Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen Tripod Mounting To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs 16 en GETTING STARTED f Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Cassette holder cover EJECT protection tab Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out Slide and hold OPEN EJEC
28. the unit in place of over 50 C 122 F in place where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high 80 in direct sunlight ina closed car in summer near a heater The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 Do not leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use and check the unit regularly whether it is working or not Also read CAUTIONS on pages 48 50 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The
29. with a USB connector OS Mac OS X 10 2 8 10 3 1 to 10 3 9 10 4 2 to 10 4 7 RAM At least 128 MB e The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements If your PC does not meet the system requirements above you can use the optional USB reader writer CU VUSD70 the PC card adapter CU VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC Refer to UVC Accessories on our world web site at http www jvc victor co jp english accessory Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Software Installation Windows Follow the procedure described below to install the software Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of formats Load the provided CD ROM into the PC 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation License Agreement screen appears InstallShield Wizard
30. 11V 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice TERMS A AC Adapter 14 Audio Dubbing 45 Auto Manual Mode 20 B Backlight Compensation 39 Battery Pack 13 14 48 Blank Search 22 Btlght 32r 15 34 35 C Cam Reset 34 Changing The Menu Settings 31 35 Charging The Battery Pack ET R re one bd 13 Clock Adj 15 34 35 Connection To A Personal Computer 44 Connections To A TV Or NGO etaim cea Ae 23 Control Level 7 D Data Battery 14 Date Time Settings 15 Deleting Files 29 Demonstration Mode 34 Digital Image Stabilization DIS dcbet 32 Digital Still Camera 26 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 29 30 Dual Cama coste sies 20 Dubbing 41 43 E E IGOIS cocto hv 41 Exposure Control 38 G Galterus iR 33 l Image Size 33 Index Playback 27 Initializing A Memory Card serait A 30 Insert Editing 45 Interface Shooting 19 dica LOCK un 38 J Journalistic Shooting 19 L Language 14 34 LCD Monitor and Viewfinder RAAE EE 8 15 LED Eighties 36 Live Slow 36 L
31. 19 Shooting Icon Appears and blinks during shooting 2 Card Icon c pg 26 KF Appears during shooting m Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded 3 Image Size Picture Quality pz 640 x 480 F Eze FINE and 640 x 480 S EE STANDARD in order of quality gt pg 33 4 Remaining Number Of Shots c pg 26 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording 5 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot c pg 26 37 Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg 39 EJ Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 39 Exposure Adjustment Indicator pg 38 8 Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 38 7 Date Time lt pg 15 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator t pg 37 During Video Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL eee ee ee eee ee ee ee TTT 8 CDBattery Remaining Power Indicator 2 Sound L R Indicator lt pg 35 3 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 22 4 Tape Speed SP LP lt pg 35 only LP indicator is displayed 5 Variable Search Speed Indicator x 10 x 3 x3 and x10 gt pg 22 Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt a Rewind Shuttle Search ll Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion 4 II Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion s Audio Dubbing lis Audio Dubbing Pause Date Time lt pg 35 8 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator t p
32. 2 SET e Repeat steps 3 through 5 DPOF for the desired number of prints SHEETS e The number of prints can be set up to 15 02 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Select RETU HN press SET The SAVE appears e f you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the DPOF Menu reappears 7 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select CANCEL SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL To Reset The Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each gt pg 29 Select RESET press SET or gt The DPOF screen appears 3 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN e The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted NOTE When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction By recording with DIS de activated i gt pg 32 this can be avoided Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card any time After initializing all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press MENU 3 Select FORMAT press SET
33. 5 times the recording time SP indicator does not appear on the screen NOTES e Audio Dubbing lt pg 45 and Insert Editing lt pg 45 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e f the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models SNAP 3 Snapshot mode SLOW 4 Live Slow mode For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow lt pg 36 and Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape lt pg 37 REC SELECT sp Y TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape sp T3 s Iv TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels gt Iv CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch Set to VIDEO still images are recorded into the Memory Ca
34. 80 g 1 06 Ibs incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 CCD Lens F 2 0 f 2 3 mm to 78 2 mm 34 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 27 mm LCD monitor 2 7 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 33 color LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m 5 ft SPECIFICATIONS gu 51 For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images tx pg 26 For Connectors AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 compliant REFERENCES AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC
35. ET or gt until NA begins blinking e When the setting is completed NA stops blinking 5 Press SET or gt to engage the setting 6 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator M94 is displayed NOTES e In step 3 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually t pg 37 e Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source 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 e White Balance cannot be activated simultaneously with TWILIGHT in PROGRAM AE c pg 41 e White Balance cannot be activated if the SEPIA or MONOTONE mode is activated White paper Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M pg 20 4 Set WIPE FADER in FUNCTION Menu lt gt pg 32 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory
36. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D790U For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS MultiMediaCard Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 5 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH GETTING STARTED T RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES 31 REFERENCES 46 TERMS 52 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF c pg 31 34 LYT1643 001A 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro style scene transitions lt pg 40 Fade in cnini Z Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion c pg 41 LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light c pg 36 Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the A button brightens the image darkened by backlight pg 39 Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the
37. LICENSE AGREEMENT 2 Notice for Users oeeicxie CEU Dom era eR He RR 4 System Requirements eeeeussusss 4 Software Installation Windows E TENE 5 Connecting Windows 6 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows 6 Copying Files to the PC Windows 7 ENGLISH Playing Back Files on the PC Windows dud 8 Disconnecting the USB cable Windows Q 8 mmmmr777777 Connections Macintosh ssssusee 9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card AND USB CONNECTION MACINIOSM esee 9 Copying Files to the PC Macintosh 10 G UIDE Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh 10 Disconnecting the USB cable Macintosh 11 User s Guide Help Readme Windows 11 LYT1642 001A EN JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT A TO CUSTOMERS PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR Program ON YOUR PC The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan Limited UVC to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Should You not agree to the terms here of You may not install or use the Program HOWEVER INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CO
38. NDITIONS 1 COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor and remain vested in JVC and such licensor The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries and related Conventions 2 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 Subject to the conditions of this 5 Agreement JVC grants to You a non exclusive right to use the Program You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC 2 You may make one 1 copy of the Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes 3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM 1 You may not reverse engineer decompile disassemble revise or modify the Program except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law 2 You may not copy or use the Program in whole or in part other than as expressly specified in this Agreement 3 You have no right to grant a license to use the Program and may not distribute rent lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program JVC s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall
39. ON TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 45 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode gt pg 45 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio gt pg 45 TROUBLESHOOTING gu 47 e Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 45 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt lt CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION gt e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode gt pg 45 e Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 45 e Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 45 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set rx pg 15 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG Error indications 01 02 or 06 Remedy Remove and reattach the power supply or battery UNIT INSAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE Error indications 03 or 04 Remedy Eject the
40. Record Still Image On Tape 37 Manual FOGOUS i iiber ied c Root es 37 Exposure Control a isses freto bs cues 38 MIS ors cM HR 38 Backlight Compensation 39 Spot Exposure Control 39 White Balance Adjustment 39 Manual White Balance Adjustment 40 Wipe Or Fader Effects 40 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects 41 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card useeeeesssse 42 EDITING e 42 Dubbing To A VCR ueeeeeseesesss 42 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 43 Connection To A Personal Computer 44 Audio DUDDIAG sided trece ena etudes 45 Insert Elli sss eei io erc n iid er 45 REFERENCES 46 TROUBLESHOOTING 46 CAUTIONS conicere erret Sie 48 SPECIFICATIONS scssssescssssessescsscsssssscsssscssessaseses 5 TERMS fmc 52 GETTING STARTED En 7 Regarding This Manual Provided Accessories Control Lever LCD Monitor FOCUS amp lt amp OE MENU 169 RAN i926 SO o WIDE SCREEN Control lever Battery Pack Audio Video Cable BN VF808U 83 5 mini plug to RCA plug There are two kinds of operation using the control lever moving the lever towards up down left right or pressing down the lever They
41. SH 7 FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES The language setting can be changed lt pg 14 MELODY OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ON A melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect c pg 26 37 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to REC e Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off CAM RESET CANCEL Doe
42. T in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically e Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close the cassette holder e Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH 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 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 pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place NOTES e 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 e f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Appears if a tape is loaded while the Power Switch is set to REC Blinks when no tape is loaded TAPE
43. TIME to ON or OFF pg 35 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF gt pg 35 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV lt pg 35 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 13 e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to REC then set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Playback Using The Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase Remove the insulation sheet before use Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab Lock tab Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m 16ft NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting
44. The selected function menu appears Example FUNCTION menu Current Setting FUNCTION WIPE FADER PROGRAM AE EFFECT EXPOSURE W BALANCE SHUTTER EXIT 5 Select the desired selection press SET or gt Example WIPE FADER menu WIPE FADER OFF WHITE BLACK SLIDE SCROLL select the desired setting press SET or gt Selection is completed 7 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes Press lt whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous menu screen e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus ADVANCED FEATURES 32 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT In the following pages refers to Factory preset settings i Recording Menus FUNCTION e The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC e Each setting except EFFECT and SHUTTER which is set in Video Recording Menu is also applied in the D S C Recording Menu WIPE FADER lt pg 40 Wipe or Fader Effects Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO PROGRAM AE c pg 41 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects EFFECT c pg 41 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects lt pg 38 Exposure Control W BALANCE lt pg 39 White Balance Adjustment SHUTTER c pg 41 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects CAMERA The following menu settings can be changed only when t
45. To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape rx pg 20 To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 33 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display min means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e 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 62 min Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal e Slide the Power Zoom lever repeatedly to change the sound setting to on off Looming While recording Zoom out Zoom in pup dump t POS F VOL W Wide angle T Telephoto You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical Zoom e Zoom magnification over 34X is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital
46. a dead cont easel saan vi cee 20 Auto Manual Mode 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK isscscssscsccsoxccsessedsaccsearcseesecses 21 Normal Playback iue vh mt ed 21 SUI PIayDaCk us niat teo rir tide i aeri 21 Variable Shuttle Search 22 Blank Searclizsecoxens eife oe Ee 22 Playback Snapshot 22 Connections To A TV Or VCR 23 Playback Using The Remote Control 24 D S C RECORDING 26 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot 26 D S C PLAYBACK viisiin 27 Normal Playback Of Images 27 Auto Playback Of Images 27 Index Playback Of Files 27 Removing On Screen Display 27 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C 28 Resetting The File Name 28 Protecting Fles ac tor rto E RON 28 Deleting Files siccis bee I ei eraty tet 29 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 29 Initializing A Memory Card 30 ADVANCED FEATURES 3l MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 3l Changing The Menu Settings 31 Recording Menus ueeeuuss 32 Playback Mehus edis eet ecten teu Mente 35 FEATURES FOR RECORDING 36 LED EIJA POE OR INN 36 EIVO S IOW s xoi cidit ae ti ended 36 Snapshot
47. amcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Variable Shuttle Search Allows variable speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt once or twice for forward search or lt lt once or twice for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold P or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible across the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 20 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback c pg 21 Press BLANK e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward 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 press m or BLANK NOTES e Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If t
48. are described and illustrated as shown below 1 Move the control lever up down left right A V lt gt to select Select USB Cable CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V740U FOCUS Move the control lever up e V Move the control lever down dull Shoulder Lens Cap atery Strap pg 12 gt pp LIGHT Move the control lever CR2025 lt gt pg 12 right for remote lt QUICK Move the control lever left control unit REVIEW A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote 2 Press down the control lever to select SET Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation SET sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove FOCUS ES S the insulation sheet et 427 s NOTES VEZ e n order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder e Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED f Index How to open the LCD monitor Pull on the end of the LCD monitor NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu lt pg 34 e
49. ase check the playback picture in the viewfinder To check the playback picture in the LCD monitor close the viewfinder RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO RECORDING Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 1 second Frames are not displayed during recording 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 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 lt pg 20 in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting 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 partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover NOTES
50. ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 2 2 W 2 3 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 2 7 W 2 8 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 7 5 W Maximum when charging the battery pack Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 61 mm x 94 mm x 114 mm 2 3 8 x 3 11 16 x 4 1 2 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 410 g 0 90 Ibs without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 4
51. cate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE int Confirm the time code at this point lt pg 20 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE 11 3 Press and hold INSERT c on the remote control then press PAUSE II The lo indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing e Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP li on the remote control NOTES Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects lt pg 41 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 e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops ADVANCED FEATURES 46 en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your SPocasiaeania ENA E nearest JVC dealer gt Set Focus to the Auto mode i pg 37 No power is supplied e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again e The power is not conn
52. ck 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 Femove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off Terminals 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 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 NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the foll
53. ction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 13 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF lt pg 35 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON lt pg 35 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV c pg 35 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 DV cable optional To DV IN OUT o o o000 ocvrt Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 21 4 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instructio
54. ded on a tape to a memory card pg 42 STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L D Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R d Sound from the R channel is output DISPLAY Each setting except OFF in ON SCREEN DATE TIME and TIME CODE is linked with DISPLAY which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN setting are the same as in the description on c pg 34 ON SCREEN OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears DATE TIME OFF ON CLOCK ADJ tx pg 15 Date Time Settings TIME CODE OFF ON rx pg 20 Time Code 16 9 OUTPUT 4 3 TV 16 9 TV r7 pg 34 16 9 OUTPUT BRIGHT r pg 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display SYSTEM Each setting except DEMO MODE is linked with SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to REC The parameters are the same as in the description on page 34 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting FOCUS e LIGHT e C A REV LED Light Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting 3 The light is on always 3m appears 3A The light turns on automatically when dar
55. ded that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time 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 Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time When the battery is attached press DATA 3 hrs 40 min 5 hrs 30 min BATTERY CONDITION 100 MAX TIME LCD IMI ILILI min 50 0 e When the Power Switch is set to OFF it is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for approx 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e When the Power Switch is set to PLAY or REC press DATA again to return to the normal screen e Data battery status cannot be displayed during playback or while recording is in progress e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem with your battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform step 4 5 in Charging The Battery Pack pg 13 NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfind
56. der back in or set PRIORITY screen becomes blue to LCD r pg 8 34 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too cassette i pg 5 dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor rx pg 15 gt f the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 8 Aspect ratio is strange If the aspect ratio of the video you are playing is strange change the setting in 16 9 OUTPUT lt gt pg 34 35 i The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFF gt Set REMOTE to ON c pg 34 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor Point at the remote sensor i pg 24 e The remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 24 Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level wra a A 0 7 High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt REFERENCES lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTI
57. dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer amp USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt gt pg 3 6 en CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 Regarding This Manual 7 Provided Accessories 7 als gt do M 8 Grip Adjustmentia essien 12 POWER E AEE E E emomen does 13 Language Settings sssssss 14 Date Time Settings 15 Viewfinder Adjustment 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 15 Tripod MOMIN eaan io tO t ederent 15 Loading Unloading A Cassette 16 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 17 16 9 Wide Mode sssss 17 RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 18 VIDEO RECORDING 18 Basic Recording eset ita rnit 18 Tape Remaining Time 18 Quick Review sesssssesseee 18 ZOOMING oeste tuer ERR iR e Ud 19 Journalistic Shooting 19 Interface Shooting 19 Tire COGO sauer eve tt en ea ies 20 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 20 Dual Fee duod uh Saat enna et
58. e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON lt pg 34 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search lt pg 22 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode lt pg 21 2 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording Dual Rec You can capture still images without disturbing the recording in progress Press SNAPSHOT A sub screen will be displayed for approx 6 seconds to show you the snapshot image e The Still image is saved into the memory card while video is recorded onto the cassette tape e REC SELECT must be set to m m CARD only Auto Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator M appears on the LCD monitor Auto Mode l You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode M Manual recording is possible by setting various functions I Normal Playback VIDEO VOL Lock Button MEMORY m Speaker Load a cassette gt pg 16 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
59. ected properly lt pg 37 gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 13 e The battery pack is not attached firmly The color of Snapshot looks strange Ee ur again and re e The light source or the subject does not include e The batter cat white Or there are various different light y i sources behind the subject F REPAGE me codd at ery IUSSI Ori god Find a white subject and compose your shot so One p e that it also appears in the frame lt pg 37 40 Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE KEUS I Cae S125 8 M19 M To aLa lalate KAL LSE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC pg 16 The focus does not adjust automatically The POWER CHARGE lamp on the e Charging is difficult in places subject to e TAPE END appears extremely high low temperatures gt Replace with new cassette lt pg 16 e The cassette holder cover is open gt Close the cassette holder cover gt 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 lt pg 48 e The battery pack is not attached firmly When shooting a subject illuminated by 2 Detach the battery pack once again and re bright light vertical lines appear attach it firmly lt pg 13 The image looks like the shutter speeds is E too slow When the screen is under direct sunlight during shoo
60. er close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully Language Settings The language on the display can be changed lt pg 34 1 Select LANGUAGE TR C I5 MENU AVE ENGLISH G jt S FRANCAIS ESPANOL 2 SET PORTUGUES Open the LCD monitor fully 2 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e f set to REC the recording mode should be set to IM lt pg 20 3 Press MENU 4 Select SYSTEM press SET or gt 5 Select LANGUAGE press SET or gt 6 Select the desired language press SET or gt 7 Press MENU Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen I Date Time Settings 1 Select SAN O MENU E ve CO 2 SET The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off rx pg 34 35 Perform steps 1 3 in Language Settings gt pg 14 Select DISPLAY press SET or gt 2 Select CLOCK ADJ press SET or gt 3 Select the desired date display format press SET or gt e Repeat this step to input time display format Select from 24h or 12h month date year hour and minutes 4 Press MENU CLOCK ADJ MONTH DATE YEAR 12h JAN 03 2007 02 10 AM Press lt whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen setting Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to REC while
61. exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF808U VF815U VF823U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery i
62. g 21 9 Time Code r pg 35 GETTING STARTED gw 11 During D S C Playback E I ua 100 0013 39 o 11 13 AM DEC 6 20071 CDBattery Remaining Power Indicator Z Folder File Number 3 Operation Mode Indicator 4 Date Time GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Grip Adjustment To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder Open the pad and make grip adjustments e Before making the adjustment remove any security tags that may be attached to the velcro Place here during shooting How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Pee ott the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet NP 2 Thread the strap through the buckle adjust its length and use the strap guide to fix it in place Strap Guide 3 Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad Power Charging The Battery Pack POWER CHARGE Lamp Battery pack mount Battery pack Power Switch is ir To DC connector u AC Adapter To AC outlet 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount D 3 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place 4 Plug the AC Adapter int
63. gainst You for any damages caused by Your breach Should this Agreement be terminated You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine including the erasing from any memory in Your PC and no longer own such Program 7 EXPORT CONTROL You agree that You will not ship transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods U S GOVERNMENT USER If You are an agency of the United States of America the Government You acknowledge JVC s representation that the Program is a Commercial Item as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR part 2 101 g consisting unpublished Commercial Computer Software as those items are used at FAR part 12 212 and is only licensed to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement 9 GENERAL 1 No modification change addition deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC 2 If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect 3 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over a
64. he Power Switch is set to REC 34X When set to 34X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 34X since digital zoom will be disengaged 68X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 34X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 68X digital magnification 900X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 34X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 900X digital magnification Available only when the VDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 40 cm 1 4 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus DIS OFF i3 Disables the function DIS disable icon appears ON 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 depending on the shooting condition e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod DIS cannot be activated when NIGHT in PROGRAM AE or STROBE in EFFECT is selected or when LIGHT is set to on or when SNAPSHOT is pressed Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Swi
65. he current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e 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 may not be detected e 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 Playback Snapshot This camcorder allows you to take snapshots during video playback Press SNAPSHOT Connections To A TV Or VCR Audio Video cable provided Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN Q White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only VIDEO PLAYBACK gu 23 1 Make sure all units are turned oft 2 Connect the camcorder to aTV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder pg 21 e Please set 16 9 OUTPUT of Playback Menus so that the image may suit your TV 16 9 TV or 4 3 TV rx pg 34 35 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE
66. he file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 I Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press MENU 3 Select PROTECT press SET or gt The PROTECT menu appears e Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen To protect the currently displayed file 4 Select CURRENT press SET or The CURRENT PROT ALL PROTECT screen PORTU appears 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file 6 Select EXECUTE PROTECT press SET PROTECT e To cancel protection select RETURN RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to protect To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Select PROT ALL press SET or gt The PROTECT screen appears 5 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTE If the Gm mark appears the currently displayed file is protected To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 select CURRENT press SET or gt The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file 6 Select EXECUTE press SET e To cancel selection select RETURN
67. iles are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting 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 Upto a maximum limit of 999 stored files in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press MENU 1 Select 2 SET 3 Select DPOF press SET or gt The DPOF Menu appears e Press whenever you want to return to the previous menu screen 4 Select ALL 1 press SET or gt The DPOF screen appears 5 select EXECUTE press SET ALL 1 e To cancel selection select RETURN FEET DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 30 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each lt pg 29 2 Select CURRENT press SET or gt The DPOF screen appears SHEETS 3 Press lt or gt to select 02 the desired file RETURN R FOCUS Q WNS AAN Select 4 Press V or to select the number indication 00 and press SET 5 Select the number of prints 1 Select by pressing to increase the number or v to decrease the pul t number and press SET OY H L A
68. ill exist consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES 50 en CAUTIONS 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 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 e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner e Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself fy CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT A
69. is locked 4 Press MENU Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure set the Power Switch to cocus V REC r LHN t 2 Set the recording mode to SET NK M lt pg 20 3 Press ES so that the Backlight Compensation indicator a appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press E twice so that the Ew indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 20 3 Press ES twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator re appears A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor viewfinder 4 Press SET e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press Pf once so that the re indicator disappears NOTES e Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be a
70. ites Tools Help 4 71 P Search Folders ts Address C Documents and Settings JVC My Documents My Pictures v E Go Summer Memories File and Folder Tasks Sample Pictures mj Rename this folder v The folders in the memory card appear 2 Create anew folder enter the folder name and then double Click it e For example create a new folder in the My Pictures folder 3 Select the folder to be copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder File Edit View Favorites p A me Back 2 D Search Folders Address EADCIM Tools Help e To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder m m mi appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while m m gt is displayed on the camcorders LCD monitor i Playing Back Files on the PC Windows Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format To view a still image double click the still image file extension jpg Disconnecting the USB cable Windows Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder 1 Confirm that lt lt m m is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e f lt is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double
71. k 33A appears No display 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES e Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If he light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred Turns off the light Live Slow This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY e f set to REC the recording mode should be set to M pg 20 3 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW lt pg 33 The Live Slow indicator 4 appears 4 Press SLOW during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes NOTES e This feature is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both EY or M e Live Slow cannot be used when the 16 9 Wide mode is selected Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape Set the
72. ll disputes which may arise with respect to the execution interpretation and performance of this Agreement Victor Company of Japan Limited NOTE If You acquired the Program in Germany the provisions of Sections 4 Limited Warranty and 5 Limited Liability provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement CAUTION e Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual e Use only the provided CD ROM Never use any other CD ROM to run this software e Do not attempt to modify this software e Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment How to handle a CD ROM e ake 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 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 You can find the latest information in English on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http www jvc victor co jp english index e html i Notice for Users Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license
73. n manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder EDITING gw 43 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 13 e f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom t pg 25 or Playback Special Effects gt pg 25 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U or VC VDV206U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY Z Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 35 5 Start playback on the player Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode 9 The py IN indication appears on the screen 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication
74. ng mode to M pg 20 3 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 4 Press or to focus on a subject e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer aA or amp will blink 5 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below 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 LCD monitor or the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA lt gt and amp ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Manual exposure control 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 is bright Select m 6 85 MENU Wye 2 A EXPOSURE To L Open the LCD monitor full
75. nnected turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC e f you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub e Do not use an extension USB cable Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable lt pg 6 On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears When using Windows XP The Removable Removable Disk I Disk window oman appears on the PC s screen after a moment Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK NOTE If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection lt pg 6 or perform the steps U and 2 below When using Windows 2000 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the memory card in the camcorder appears in the My Computer window Always do the selected action OK Cancel
76. o an AC outlet 5 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder e The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started e When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack downward while pressing BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF808U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF815U Approx 2 hrs 40 min BN VF823U Approx 3 hrs 50 min Provided GETTING STARTED en 13 NOTES e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f a fully charged battery pack is attached to the unit POWER CHARGE lamp will blink for approx 10 seconds before it turns off e 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 e Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e After 5 minutes have elapsed in Record Standby
77. oading A Cassette 16 Loading A Memory Card 17 M Manual Focus 37 Melody iussi uxs 34 Memory Card 17 49 Motor Drive Mode 37 N Narration et 35 Night Alive scsiccc deca 41 O On Screen 34 35 P Playback Sound 35 Playback Special Effects 25 Power linked operation 8 a o 1 di i M ME 34 Program AE 41 Protecting Files 28 Q Quick Review 18 H Rec Mode 33 35 Recording Capacity Memory Card 26 TADS ioter 18 Recording Media Selection ORE PROS 33 Remote Control 24 34 Resetting The File Name 28 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited S Shutter Effects 41 Slow Motion Playback 25 Snapshot Mode 33 35 37 Sound LAR nasaren 35 Sound Mode 33 35 Speaker Volume 21 Specifications 51 Spot Exposure Control 39 T Tape Speed REC MODE E E S 33 35 Tele Macro 32 Telephoto Setting 32 Time Code 20 34 35 Tripod Mounting 15 Troubleshooting 46 47 V Video Memory Switch 9 W White Balance 39 Wind Cut 33 Wipe Or Fader Effects 40 Z ZOOMING 19 25 32 16 9 Output 34 35 Printed in Malaysia 1106ASR NF MP n062q H9 MM Contents JVC SOFTWARE
78. olders list Click Next to continue Program Folders Existing Folders Administrative Tools Startup Cancel Click Next Setup Status screen appears Wait for a moment until the installation is finished InstallShield Wizard E X Setup Status die Digital Photo Navigator 1 5 Setup is performing the requested operations Installing C Program Files Digital Photo Navigator 1 5MKBTiff dll 21 Cancel When the installation is finished Digital Photo Navigator Setup screen appears and asks you if you want to create the icon on the desktop Digital Photo Navigator Setup Zj 2 Do you want to create the Icon on the Desktop If you need it click Yes If not click No NOTE If you perform installation of a software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished I Connecting Windows Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image files in a memory card to the PC To USB USB Cable il _ To USB dme Connector lt z m SER C To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack e When the USB cable is co
79. ontains folders with still images extension jpg MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTES e Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the camcorder e Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor e f you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so Copying Files to the PC Macintosh Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC l Double click the N memory cardiconon D the desktop The folders in the memory card appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it 3 Select the folder to be copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder eoo ie TE A g p lt CE 2n 7 A Back Forwar d Viw Computer Home Favorites Applications Search 1 item 216 9 MB available E 100JVCCR e To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while 4m m gt is displayed on the camcorders LCD monitor Playing Back Files on
80. owing cautions e 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 e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight Where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc hever unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder 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 st
81. pg 44 D Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i LINK lt pg 43 44 i LINK refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i LINK standard The connectors are located beneath the covers Audio Video Output Connector AV lt pg 23 42 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 13 GETTING STARTED eu 9 Indicators 19 POWER CHARGE Lamp pg 13 Other Parts E LCD Monitor c pg 8 Bl Viewfinder c pg 15 PACard Cover S pg 17 EBattery Pack Mount lt pg 13 ElShoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 12 EaGrip Strap c pg 12 Ea Speaker c pg 21 BdLens FAILED Light lt pg 36 E Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Ej Remote Sensor pg 24 25 ElStereo Microphone Ed Stud Hole lt pg 15 Ed Tripod Mounting Socket c pg 15 ElCassette Holder Cover c pg 16 Ea Memory Card Slot Ea Connector Cover GETTING STARTED Power Switch Position REC To perform recording on the tape or in the memory card OFF To switch off the camcorder PLAY e To play back a recording on the tape e To display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO To record on a tape or play back a tape MEMORY To record in a memory card or access data sto
82. ppears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears 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 aTV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR D790U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 973 317 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 interference that may cause undesired operation Address Telephone Number Changes or modifications not approved by JVC 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 radi
83. preset WHITE Wl Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK Bx Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right SCROLL 4 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 Program AE Effects And Shutter Effects Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M gt pg 20 3 Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu lt pg 32 e The selected effect will be shown for approx 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen NOTES e Shutter Effects cannot be used during NIGHT e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 500 1 4000 is selected PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset SPORTS A 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 SNOW amp Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT 8 Compensates for subjects that ma
84. rd only Select this setting to perform Dual Rec gt pg 20 ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY The DISPLAY settings except CLOCK ADJ 16 9 OUTPUT and BRIGHT are effective only for shooting ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from 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 TIME OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control F pg 23 42 CLOCK ADJ r pg 15 Date Time Settings TIME CODE OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording lt pg 20 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO 16 9 OUTPUT To enable your tv to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the tv screen size correctly 4 3 TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 16 9 TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 BRIGHT r pg 15 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display SYSTEM The SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to REC are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY LANGUAGE Haga 01 eF ENGLI
85. red in a memory card 10 en GETTING STARTED During Both Video And D S C Recording LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only me Tape Running Indicator Rotates while tape is running 2 Selected Wide Mode Indicator c pg 17 only 16 9 indicator is displayed 3 Live Slow Indicator lt pg 36 4 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt pg 33 only LP indicator is displayed 5 Tape Remaining Time c pg 18 6 REC Appears during recording pg 18 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow pg 36 Do Insert gt pg 45 lio Insert Pause 8 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 40 9 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 33 9 Time Code r pg 34 9 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 32 only id indicator is displayed 02SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator lt pg 33 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder KD ms oe oe O pay 10 xD 9 KA KE 151 404 0 PHOTO 15 2 B 3I 46 CDBattery Remaining Power Indicator Z Operation Mode c pg 20 EN Auto Mode IM Manual Mode 3 LED Light Indicator c pg 36 4 Bg Night Alive Indicator r pg 41 4A Gain Up Mode c pg 33 Shutter Speed c pg 41 White Balance Indicator pg 39 Selected Effect Indicator lt pg 41 8 Selected Program AE Indicator c pg 41 9 Approximate Zoom Ratio r pg 19 9 Zoom Indicator lt pg
86. rong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor 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 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up lf you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 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 Pemove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the in places subject to excessive humidity or dust camcorder is not in use Avoid using the unit CAUTIONS En 49 in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely
87. rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The indication stops rotating 9 Press m to return to the normal playback mode NOTE Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting pg 33 COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable OR B Using DV cable 4 To DV IN OUT i Core filter DV cable provided optional Core filter To DV connector To USB connector Til or When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC e Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector A Using USB cable It is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet u
88. s incorrectly replaced e Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children e Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the
89. s not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gw 35 Playback Menus VTR The settings below are effective only for video playback except REC MODE and SNAP SLOW The parameters except SOUND L R T gt M COPY and NARRATION settings are the same as in the description on page 33 SOUND L R and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the sound to accompany your playback picture REC MODE SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing gt pg 42 43 SP indicator does not appear on the screen NARRATION OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo lt pg 45 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels SNAP SLOW r gt pg 33 SNAP SLOW T M COPY OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recor
90. sing a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt pg 13 e Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder e 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 e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using e f after connecting a DV cable to the camcoder and it doesn t work restart the camcoder USB and or ee appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while gt is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage f Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in
91. tch is set to VIDEO MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gw 33 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO 3 A The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow 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 XA is displayed WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON amp Helps cut down on noise created by wind The a indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO IMAGE SIZE 640 x 480 F 640 x 480 S The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE ggg and STANDARD in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used lt pg 26 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY VTR Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1
92. the 12 BIT and SP modes lt pg 33 Use the provided remote control Speaker Stereo Microphone Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE II 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE II The In e indicator appears 3 Press PLAY then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP m To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX pg 35 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 BIT the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume EDITING gw 45 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 out points The original audio remains unchanged Use the provided remote control NOTES e Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE for DISPLAY in both Recording and Playback Menus is set to ON rx pg 34 35 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape Play back the tape lo
93. the PC Macintosh Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format To view a still image either double click the still image file extension jpg or drag and drop the file on the application icon 10 Disconnecting the USB cable User s Guide Help Readme Macintosh Windows Before loading or unloading memory cards This manual only refers to software or turning off the PC first disconnect the installation and PC connection For more USB cable and turn off the camcorder details of each software refer to its user s guide help Readme Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the Trash icon e f the confirmation message appears click OK m Digital Photo Navigator e he instruction manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF format Right click the CD ROM icon in My Computer then click Open Double click the Docs folder Open the Start pdf file and click the button of the desired language Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader must be installed to read PDF 2 Confirm that 4m m gt is not currently displayed on files the LCD monitor of the e Adobe Reader can be loaded from camcorder Adobe s web site http www adobe com e f 4m m m is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 3 Disconnect the USB cable 4 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off o 9 2 o c T og
94. ting the screen becomes red e When shooting in the dark the unit becomes or iets for an EA highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set i to AUTO This is not a malfunction gt f you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF r pg 33 This is not a malfunction The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Images on the LCD monitor appear dark e Effects function that cannot be used together or whitish are selected at the same time e In places subject to low temperature images gt Re read the sections covering Effects become dark due to the characteristics of the lt pg 32 LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD The tape is moving but there is no monitor lt pg 8 15 picture e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to reaches the end of its service life images on its VIDEO mode the LCD monitor become dark gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for video playback lt pg 23 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover lt pg 16 monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER Picture does not appear on the LCD Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the gt Push the viewfin
95. ttained e STROBE in EFFECT cannot be used with Spot Exposure Control FEATURES FOR RECORDING ew 39 White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction To change the setting Set W BALANCE to the desired mode lt pg 32 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting gt Manual White Balance Adjustment pg 40 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day b CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used ADVANCED FEATURES AO en FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 20 3 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 4 Select MWB in W BALANCE menu lt pg 32 then press and hold S
96. x 480 STANDARD Lock Button Power Switch VIDEO Cien VIDEO MEMORY Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e To change the Picture Quality c pg 31 33 3 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files lt pg 29 e When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set MELODY to OFF lt pg 34 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to REC and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album VIDEO MEMORY Lock Button STOP m V MENU INDEX Load a memory card
97. y 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 20 4 Press MENU 5 Select FUNCTION press SET or gt 6 Select EXPOSURE press SET or gt 7 Select the appropriate exposure press SET OF e To brighten the image press To darken the image press V maximum 6 8 Press MENU NOTES e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO rx pg 31 33 You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW r pg 41 or with the backlight compensation fris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming Perform steps 1 6 in Exposure Contro gt pg 38 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SET or gt for over 2 seconds The W indication appears 3 Press SET or gt The iris
98. y otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights TWILIGHT g Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance c pg 39 is automatically set to AUTO When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 82 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually FEATURES FOR RECORDING gw 41 NIGHT xj Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended EFFECT OFF Disables the function Factory preset SEPIA d Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos MONOTONE B W Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W CLASSIC sam Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR 8 Creates a mirror image on the left half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Not available for still image recording SHUTTER OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 60 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 SHUTTER 1
99. yback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Press V Or to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number Removing On Screen Display Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press MENU 1 Select 3 Select ON SCREEN press guit SET or gt The ON SCREEN JIN menu appears e Press lt whenever you want to ve A return to the previous menu screen 2 SET 4 Select OFF press SET or gt 5 Press MENU e The operation mode indicator folder file number date time and battery remaining OFF ON power indicator disappear e To display the indicators again select ON DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 27 2 Press MENU 1 Select 3 Select NO RESET press d SET or gt The NO RESET TN screen appears O 4 Select EXECUTE press SET The new folder such as 2 SET 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVCO00001 NOTE If t
100. zoom Digital Zooming is possible up to 900X Set ZOOM to 68X or 900X lt pg 32 Optical zoom up to 34X PEE END 1 34 900 Digital zoom up to 900X NOTES e Macro shooting is possible as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W e When you zoom into a subject close to the lens the camera may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject In this case set TELE MACRO to ON lt pg 32 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 VIDEO RECORDING en 19 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 1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward Then pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording e During Interface Shooting the monitor image appears inverted as it would when viewing a mirror However the actual recorded image does not appear inverted e If the Quick Review lt pg 18 is executed during the interface shooting the LCD monitor will be turned off In such a c

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