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JVC GR-D650E Digital Camera User Manual

1. Video unit equipped with DV connector GR D650E only To use this camcorder as a player T 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 23 4 Atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder EDITING cy 43 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 e If 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 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 If Playback Zoom lt pg 26 or Playback Special Effects lt pg 26 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 GR D650E only To use this camcorder as a recorder GR D650E only T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a vid
2. I 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 You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints NOTE If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically To Print All Still Images One Print For Each 1 Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 28 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press v A lt or to select DPOF and press SET The DPOF Menu DPOF CURRENT RESET appears 4 Press v or a to select ALL 1 and press SET or The DPOF screen appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback Screen appears To cancel selection select RETURN DPOF ALL 1 EXECUTE RETURN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints T Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each lt pg 30 2 Press v or A to select CURRENT and press SET or The DPOF SHEETS Screen appears 00 Press or gt to select the desired file DPOF
3. The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC e The DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT and LANGUAGE are effective only for shooting Factory preset fei BRIGHT tz pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display BRICLOCK ADJ c pg 16 Date Time Settings z LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES PYCCKMM POLSKI CESTINA The language setting can be changed pg 16 DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed EJON 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 display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV A 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 gt pg 22 EDEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Wipe Fader and Effect 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 Performing an
4. 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 centre hole Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from 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 beginnin
5. During normal video playback press SLOW or IP more than approx 2 seconds After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE HI e To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY P NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt or I gt more than approx 2 seconds During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect After SLOW lt I or IP 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 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 I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 41 repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW lt I or I gt is pressed the frame is played back Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D S C playback 1 Press PLAY P 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
6. 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 T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 16 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night Scope indicator QQ appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity e A appears beside xj while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Scope Press NIGHT again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears NOTES During Night Scope GAIN UP or DIS in SETTING Menu c pg 33 34 cannot be activated Night Scope cannot be activated simultaneously with SNOW or SPORTS of PROGRAM AE or all modes of SHUTTER lt pg 41 During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M lt pg 16 4 Select saa and set SNAP SLOW to SNAP gt pg 32 33 5 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will
7. rx pg 32 34 Other problems The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C lt pg 52 The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly gt pg 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ey 47 SET DATE TIME appears e The date time is not set gt Set the date time pg 16 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 Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them i pg 29 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the Screen This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS de activated pg 32 33 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorders power off and on again then operate it Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images b
8. e Set the recording mode to M lt pg 16 For Video Playback Menus 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 For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK c pg 28 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 20 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press V Or gt to select the desired function and press SET The selected function menu appears Screen for Video and Screen for Video D S C Recording Menu Playback Menu REC MODE Bs I amp d FUNCTION non a8 h 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function NOTES You cannot enter Menu Screen during recording Certain functions cannot be set in the Video or D S C Recording Menus These icons will be displayed in grey white Video Recording and D S C Recording Menus giFUNCTION pg 33 ww SETTING c pg 33 s SYSTEM c pg 34 Z mA E Selected menu icon WIPE FADER DISPLAY c pg 34 oDSC c pg 35 1 Pressa v lt or gt to select the desired selection and press SET e Example WIPE FADER Menu Press U to return to the Main Menu Screen 2 Press or v to select the desired parameter and press SET or gt Selection is complete e The W indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorder s memory Press lt whenever yo
9. Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette pg 53 Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 37 e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 51 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Wide 16 9 mode 16 9 indicator is selected gt Disengage the 16 9 16 9 indicator Wide mode pg 36 The colour of Snapshot looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame pg 37 40 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark e Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 2 Press BACKLIGHT c pg 39 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright gt Set TA to SPOTLIGHT pg 41 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated 2 Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance c pg 41 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF
10. e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects can be changed during Record Standby e Some modes of Program AE and Shutter Effects cannot be used during Night Scope When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon tends to occur when SPORTS or mode of SHUTTER 1 500 and 1 4000 is selected E EFFECT FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 41 SHUTTER OFF Disables the function Factory preset SEPIA 4 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 oe Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE MB Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Not available for still image recording 4 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
11. BLANK c pg 23 necessary for shooting is built in here C Tele Mode Button 1 3x TELE lt pg 21 Stereo Microphone Menu Button MENU r pg 32 Stud Hole c pg 17 9 Fast Forward Button PP lt gt pg 23 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 17 Right Button gt Cassette Holder Cover lt pg 18 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 37 Memory Card Slot lt pg 19 Index Button INDEX pg 28 LED Light Button LIGHT t pg 36 Dioptre Adjustment Control lt pg 17 Auto Button AUTO lt pg 16 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT c pg 37 Live Slow Button pg 36 Power Zoom Lever T W pg 21 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 23 Battery Release Button PUSH BATT pg 14 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 20 amp Power Switch REC OFF PLAY c pg 15 Lock Button lt pg 15 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT pg 18 Wide 16 9 Button 16 9 lt pg 36 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers 6 Audio Video Input Output Connector AV pg 24 42 S Video Input Output Connector S pg 24 42 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 14 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector pg 44 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 amp logo is used for products compliant with the i LIN
12. Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects 40 EDITING scsssssssessessessssessessesessessesees Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 43 Connection To A Personal Computer 44 Audio Dubbing ertet nies 45 Insert Editing 45 REFERENCES 46 TROUBLESHOOTING eene 46 USER MAINTENANCE cccosssssssessessssessesees 51 CAUTIONS e SPECIFICATIONS eere eene enean 55 TERMS Back cover 8 en GETTING STARTED f Index GETTING STARTED c 9 Controls Indicators Rewind Button lt 4 pg 23 26 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 14 20 Left Button Quick Review Button QUICK REVIEW Other Parts pg 22 LCD Monitor lt pg 20 Q Set Button SET pg 16 Viewfinder lt gt pg 17 Data Battery Button DATA rx pg 15 Card Cover X c pg 19 Stop Button Bill pg 23 Battery Pack Mount lt gt pg 14 Backlight Compensation Button Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 13 BACKLIGHT t pg 39 Grip Strap lt pg 17 Down Button v Speaker c pg 23 VIDEO MEMORY Switch c pg 16 Lens Play Pause Button amp M c pg 23 LED Light lt pg 36 Manual Focus Button FOCUS rx pg 37 Camera Sensor Up Button A Be careful not to cover this area a sensor Blank Search Button
13. all files and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 PressA v Or to select FORMAT and press SET The FORMAT Screen appears 5 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET The memory card is initialised e When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears To cancel initialisation select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it FORMAT ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 32 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT J 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 pg 32 35 Lock button MEMORY For Video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
14. brush NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty 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 USER MAINTENANCE gy 51 REFERENCES 52 en CAUTIONS 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 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 shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to
15. 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 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 Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment European Union gt This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end of life Instead the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point fo
16. 45 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible aieo Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder TROUBLESHOOTING y 49 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 COPY PROTECTED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to REC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the memory card pg 31 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognise 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 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 s
17. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as Such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains o
18. E3 TELE MACRO 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 Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus i SETTING The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC Factory preset B REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time SP indicator does not appear on the screen NOTES e If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gu 33 During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound EISOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels 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 cu 9 Sd OFF Disables the function ON i43 To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is exc
19. 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 T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to REC 3 Set the recording mode to M lt gt pg 16 4 Set WIPE FADER in FUNCTION Menu pg 33 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 4 The effect indicator disappears NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button c WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset WHITE Mil Fade in or out with a white screen BLACK Bxl Fade in or out with a black screen SLIDE K 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 16 3 Set EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER in FUNCTION Menu lt gt pg 33 e The EFFECT PROGRAM AE or SHUTTER menu disappears and the selected effect is activated
20. LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may 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 BNVF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark D Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked and memory cards marked Sy ze or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit 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 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 in a closed c
21. RETURN 4 Press v or A to select the number indication 00 and press SET 5 Select the number of prints by pressing to increase the number or w to decrease the number 02 and press SET Repeat steps 3 through 5 DPOF SHEETS A for the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 15 To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Press v or a to select RETURN and press SET The SAVE appears f you did not change any settings in step 3 through DPOF SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL 5 the DPOF Menu reappears 7 Press v or A to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press SET e To cancel selection select CANCEL ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C cy 31 To Reset The Number Of Prints T Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still Images One Print For Each lt pg 30 2 Press v or to select RESET and press SET or gt The DPOF screen appears 3 Press v or a to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback screen appears 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 I F lnitialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card any time After initialising
22. VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Black to S VIDEO IN or OUT Connect when your TV VCR VDR has S VIDEO IN OUT In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable Notrequired for watching still images only GR D650E only NOTE The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference To use this camcoder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 start playback on the camcorder c pg 23 3 At the point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to ON or OFF pg 32 35 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON pg 32 35 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN
23. be recorded for approx 5 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode 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 EY or m Snapshot mode cannot be used when the 16 9 Wide mode 16 9 indicator is selected FEATURES FOR RECORDING cw 37 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a C m Bv 7 pg 35 I Manual Focus The camcorders Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 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 T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 set the recording mode to m pg 16 3 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 4 Press or tofocus on a subject When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ak or amp will blink 5 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two s
24. below Power lt pg 14 Loading a Memory Card c pg 19 VIDEO SEENON VIDEO MEMORY SNAPSHOT mm 5 Button NE Power Switch T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 20 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 4 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality pg 32 35 5 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files lt pg 30 When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set MELODY to OFF lt pg 32 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 D S C RECORDING en 27 Approximate Number of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Image Size Picture SD Memory Card Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480 FINE 47 95 205 425 640 x 480 STANDARD 160 295 625 1285 1024 x 768 FINE 2
25. installed GETTING STARTED py 19 GETTING STARTED 20 en VIDEO RECORDING i Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power 7 pg 14 Loading A Cassette i pg 18 VIDEO ENE VIDEO MEMORY Power Switch Lock Button Z POWER CHARGE Lamp IN gt Recording Start Stop Button Ces na d Remove the lens cap pg 13 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed To record in LP Long Play mode c pg 33 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button 4 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min NOTES e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes and no operation is performed PAUSE indicator may not appear the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left be
26. locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter AP V14E only 6 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 7 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 upward while pressing PUSH BATT to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hrs 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hrs 40 min Provided NOTES e This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated 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 the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replace
27. or v to select PROT ALL and press SET or gt The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e f the Go mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 30 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press v or to select CURRENT and press SET or gt The PROTECT lt lt PROTECT gt gt Ca screen appears CANCEL B Press or gt to select EXECUTE RETURN b gt the desired file 6 Press v or a to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel selection select RETURN 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 Press v or a to select CANC ALL and press SET or The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press v or a to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel selection select RETURN i tfriDeleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one ata time or all at once T Per
28. press 1 Left gt Right A Up and v Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt during video playback To end zoom during D S C playback press PLAY P NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback 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 Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Xx CLASSIC Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots dn EFFECT ON OFF press PLAY EFFEET gt 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect 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 To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above 1O o e p i Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed
29. the LCD monitor Auto Mode B You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments Manual Mode M Manual recording is possible by setting various functions Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to REC you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully fj Language Settings The language on the display can be changed pg 32 34 1 Setthe Power Switch to REC while pressing LANGUAGE down the Lock Button Y r located on the switch og 2 Open the LCD monitor FA odio fully pg 20 Set the recording mode to M 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press v A gt or lt to select DISPLAY and press SET The DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press v gt or to select LANGUAGE and press SET 6 Press or v to select the desired language and press SET or gt Press lt whenever you want to return to the REUSE previous menu screen P ENGLISH FRANCAIS 7 Press MENU The DEUTSCH Menu Screen closes S S Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback c pg 34 35
30. while the Power Switch is set to REC and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set pg 16 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 45 A DUB ERROR CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode pg 45 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio lt gt pg 45 Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE c 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 Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 45 Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 45 Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg
31. 1 47 95 200 1024 x 768 STANDARD 65 145 310 640 1280 x 960 FINE 13 29 60 125 1280 x 960 STANDARD 45 95 205 425 Image Size Picture MultiMediaCard Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 640 x 480 FINE 57 105 215 640 x 480 STANDARD 191 320 645 1024 x 768 FINE 25 50 100 1024 x 768 STANDARD 75 160 320 1280 x 960 FINE 16 32 60 1280 x 960 STANDARD 50 105 216 Optional DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 28 en D S C PLAYBACK l Normal Playback Of Images index Playback Of Files 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 VOL Lock Button 3 Speaker umm T VIDEO A E T Loada memory card lt pg 19 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 and 1024 x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control c pg 26 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memor
32. 41 Operation Mode VIDEO MEMORY Exposure Level 5 Press SET or Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 3 NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when PROGRAM AF is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW c pg 41 or with the backlight compensation e f the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO pg 32 34 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 e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 set the recording mode to Iw lt pg 16 3 set EXPOSURE to MANUAL in FUNCTION Menu c pg 33 e The exposure control indicator appears 4 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 appear 5 Press SET or The iris is locked 6 Press MENU The Menu screen closes Th
33. 46A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Centre described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camera The core filter reduces interference T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV 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 lt pg 23 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 32 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 pg 32 35 e Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 32 35 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 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 avo
34. AE Effects and Shutter Effects pg 40 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape 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 pg 49 ADVANCED FEATURES 46 en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Power No power is supplied The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 15 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 14 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 14 Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protec
35. CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set W BALANCE to AUTO pg 32 33 ADVANCED FEATURES AO en FEATURES FOR RECORDING J 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 tw lt pg 16 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 FUNCTION Menu pg 33 5 Select MWB in W BALANCE menu pg 33 then press and hold SET or gt until NA begins blinking e When the setting is completed NA stops blinking Press SETor to engage the setting 7 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator V4 is displayed NOTES e In step 3 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually c pg 37 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed i Wipe Or Fader
36. Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting Such as spotlights TWILIGHT amp Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance lt pg 39 is automatically set to e but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 50 SHUTTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 SHUTTER 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th 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 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en EDITING Dubbing To A VCR To S connector To AV connector S Cable Audio Video optional cable provided Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV
37. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D650E GR D640E Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 4 6 and 12 to ensure safe use of this product For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory INSTRUCTIONS Mini aV IN PAL DP MultiMediaCard ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 8 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK ADVANCED FEATURES 32 REFERENCES 46 TERMS Back cover To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 32 34 LYT1579 001B EN 2 EN READ THIS FIRST Before recording important video be sure to 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 a while 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
38. K standard GR D650E only GETTING STARTED 10 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording B TELE 83 T 8 Tape Running Indicator lt gt pg 20 Rotates while tape is running Tele Mode Indicator pg 21 Live Slow Indicator c pg 36 Recording Speed Mode SP LP lt pg 33 only LP indicator is displayed Tape Remaining Time lt pg 20 REC Appears during recording lt pg 20 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 20 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow pg 36 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 40 Date Time c pg 34 Time Code c pg 34 Digital Image Stabiliser DIS pg 33 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator pg 33 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder During D S C Recording Only i 1280 Fa 15 D Image Size 1280 1280 x 960 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 c pg 27 Picture Quality pA FINE and Ry STANDARD in order of quality 7 pg 35 Remaining Number Of Shots lt pg 27 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording During Both Video And D S C Recording eim M X ial Ba s ui PHOTO i Heo 3 oe B om x Battery Remaining Power Indicator Operation Mode EY Aut
39. P Indicator is displayed Cassette Indicator 9 Playback bP Fast Forward Shuttle Search lt 4 Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt Il Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion S Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Date Time c pg 35 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 23 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt gt pg 17 Time Code c pg 22 Sound Mode Indicator c pg 35 i Folder File Number r pg 28 Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 28 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 17 GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark W Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark Sy zi or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked TY and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain p
40. Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings 2 Press v A Or lt to select CLOCK ADJ and press SET The date display format is highlighted Press a or v to select the desired date display format and then press SET or Select from MONTH DATE YEAR DATE MONTH YEAR or YEAR MONTH DATE 4 Press a or v to select the time display format then press SET or gt Select from 24h or 12h 5 Set the year month date hour and minute Press a or v to select the value then press SET or gt Repeat this step until you have input all the settings Press lt to return to the previous setting 6 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes CLOCK ADJ A DATE MONTH YEAR 24h w 01 01 2006 00 00 Grip Adjustment 1 Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example Dioptre Adjustment Cont
41. TV s volume e f you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 BIT recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 BIT audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints The original audio remains unchanged e Use the provided remote control NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE in both Recording and Playback Menus is set to ON pg 32 34 35 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Il Confirm the time code at this point 7 pg 22 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE IIl 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE IIl The HO 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 W NOTES e Program
42. 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 Dirty heads can cause the following problems E No piet re during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 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 still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer REFERENCES 54 en CAUTIONS How To Handle A CD ROM
43. ar 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 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro style scene transitions pg 40 Fade in Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects For example SPORTS mode allows fast moving images to be captured one frame ata time for vivid stable slow motion lt pg 41 LED Light You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light lt pg 36 EN 3 Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight pg 39 You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available lt pg 39 Spot Exposure Control Data Battery You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button lt pg 15 BATTERY CONDITION MAX TIME LCD mon ogi FINDER Veal A fits min min Live Slow You can record and play back preciou
44. camcorder malfunction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press DATA and the battery status screen appears e It is displayed for 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e If COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press DATA several times there may be a problem on the battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power Perform steps 4 5 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V 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 resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too
45. d 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 Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder e After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted and no operation is performed PAUSE indicator may not appear 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 GETTING STARTED gu 15 About Batteries Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD monier Viewfinder on BN VF707U 1hr 30 min 1 hr 40 min BN VF714U 3hrs 5min 3 hrs 25 min BN VF733U 7 hrs 20 min 8 hrs Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The LED Light is used Before extended use it is recommended 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
46. der To check the playback picture in the LCD monitor close the viewfinder 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 25 frames z 1 second 12 34 24 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 c pg 22 in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting e When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover NOTES e The time code cannot be reset During fast forwarding and rewinding the tim
47. e L indication appears To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 3 The exposure control indicator and L disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 3 adjust the exposure by pressing v or A Then lock the iris in steps 4 6 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 3 The exposure control and the iris become automatic i Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Press BACKLIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator EM appears To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the EX indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white i Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder T Set the Power Switch to REC 2 setthe recording mode to M lt pg 16 3 Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator s appears eA spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor viewfinder 4 Press gt or to select the desired spot meteri
48. e code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 34 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 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 23 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode lt pg 23 2 Set the Power Switch to REC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording l Normal Playback T Load a cassette pg 18 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 4l To start playback press I 5 To stop playback press W During Stop mode press lt 4 lt 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV r7 pg 24 f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery
49. e A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable lt pg 50 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFF Set REMOTE to ON lt pg 32 34 The remote control does not point at the remote sensor gt Point at the remote sensor lt pg 25 The remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 25 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level waa sm oam i 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 e Appears if a tape is loaded lt pg 18 e Blinks when no tape is loaded r pg 18 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 lt pg 16 3 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette pg 53 j CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed
50. e Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration T Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle e To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Buckle Strap guide 2 GETTING STARTED cu 13 How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter NOTES Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder GETTING STARTED 14 en GETTING STARTED i Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack Battery pack mount Battery pack POWER CHARGE To DC AC Adapter ex AP V17E Set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide down the battery pack until it
51. e sure the window side is facing out T Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labelled 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 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 To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it NOTES If 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 If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remov
52. e 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 Loading Unloading A Memory Card Card Cover gt fr p li Memory card j optional Me Write erase protection tab Clipped edge T wake sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover S 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 Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES 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 pg 31 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is
53. ecome dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 17 20 When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder e The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery 7 pg 14 REFERENCES 48 en TROUBLESHOOTING The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder gt Push in the memory card a few more times pg 19 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 20 32 34 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 17 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 20 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears
54. ena 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 If 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 remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater CAUTIONS cy 53 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it
55. eo 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 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 35 5 start playback on the player 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DV IN indication appears on the screen 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The g gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The g gt indication stops rotating 9 Press I 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 lt pg 33 ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable To DV IN OUT 1 Core filter Core filter USB cable DV cable provided optional Core filter To USB To DV connector connector PC PC with DV connector GR D650E only 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 Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to
56. ermission beforehand Before recording important video be sure to 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 a while 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 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand 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 Also read CAUTIONS on pages 52 54 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporati
57. essive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4j indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO a SNAP SLOW SNAP Snapshot mode SLOW Live Slow mode For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow and Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape pg 36 37 Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO 15X When set to 15X while using Digital Zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 15X since Digital Zoom will be disengaged 60X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 60X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO ADVANCED FEATURES 34 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT T GAIN UP 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 KA The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than
58. et to the LOCK position REFERENCES 50 en TROUBLESHOOTING UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY OR DC PLUG The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occurred When an error indication appears 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 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
59. form steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 28 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press v lt or gt to select DELETE and press SET The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press v or to select CURRENT and press SET or gt The DELETE Screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file DELETE CURRENT ALL 6 Press v or to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN all files you want to delete NOTE If the Gam mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press v or to select ALL and press SET or gt The DELETE screen appears 5 Press v or a to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES Protected files rx pg 29 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it pg 31
60. g Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 2 4 W 2 6 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 2 7 W 2 9 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 59 mm x 97 mm x 112 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 420 g without battery cassette and lens cap Approx 500 g incl battery cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 5 CCD Lens F 1 2 f 3 0 mm to 45 mm 15 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 930 5 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 33 colour LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL 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 SPECIFICATIONS ey 55 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 3 mode
61. g USB and or 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 is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage i Audio Dubbing EDITING cy 45 fl Insert Editing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes pg 33 Use the provided remote control Speaker e s il STOP PAUSE REW d amp 2 PLAY INSERT 65 er STOP e e A DUB 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE I 2 while holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAUSE IIl The II indicator appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE II then STOP B To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX pg 32 35 NOTES 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 f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the
62. g Troubleshooting WwW Warning Indications White Balance seen Wind Cut Wipe Or Fader Effects Z ZOOMING gt roses EEE teta 21 26 33 Printed in Malaysia z 0406ASR PR VM x
63. gital Image Stabilisation DIS 33 DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format 30 31 Du bbing 45 reete 42 43 E Effect Mode 5 n etse 41 Exposure Control sess 38 l Initialising A Memory Card 31 Insert Editing 45 Interface Shooting 21 Iris lrock etek teeter N nen cis aia 38 L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder 17 20 LED igit reete teet Live Slow hien Alte te Loading A Cassette Loading A Memory Card M Manual FOCUS redeas 37 Melody ob toe ctm necs 34 Memory Card sese 19 52 Motor Drive Mode seem 37 N Night Scope 2a retten dentes 37 2006 Victor Company of Japan Limited P Playback Menus s es Playback Sound IY Playback Special Effects 26 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects 40 Q Quick Review sseesseseseeeenee 22 R Recording Capacity Memory Card Tape A Recording Media Selection 35 Remote Control sese 25 Resetting The File Name S Shutter Effect Slow Motion Playback Sound Mode erret qns Speaker Volume Specifications Spot Exposure Control T Tape Speed REC MODE 33 35 Tele Macro binate eec eee 33 Tele Mode 2 rere 21 Time Code Tripod Mountin
64. hange in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto 10x04 a Zoom out W Wide angle Digital zoom zone 15X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 37 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom pg 33 Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in FUNCTION Menu on page 33 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON pg 33 Performs instant clear zo
65. high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off 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 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 It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 50 C 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 following 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
66. id a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on To enable your TV to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the TV screen size correctly Set 16 9 in Playback Menus c pg 34 35 VIDEO PLAYBACK cy 25 Infrared beam transmitting window Playback Using The Remote e Transmits the beam signal Control The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY The Full Function Remote Control Unit can PAUSE Button operate this camcorder from a distance as well e Pauses the tape c pg 26 as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Up Button pg 26 Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also 8 SLOW Rewind Button c pg 26 makes additional playback functions possible REW Button pg 26 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape pg 23 Installing The Battery Displays previous file in a memory card The remote control uses gt pg 28 one lithium battery 2 Left Button r7 pg 26 CR2025 INSERT Button pg 45 1 gt d SHIFT Button c pg 26 T Pull out the battery a m LA DISPLAY Button r7 pg 24 42 holder by pushing the lock 1 SLOW Forward Button c pg 26 tab v O PLAY Button 2 Insert the battery in the Lock tab e Starts Playback of a tape pg 23 holder and be sure to Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory have the mark visible card rz pg 28 3 oa NM FF Button Slide the holder back
67. 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 wg zA is displayed EJWIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON amp Helps cut down on noise created by wind The 2 indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Tv aoe To enable your tv to display images in 16 9 wide mode set the tv screen size correctly 4 3TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 16 9TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Xl 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 Factory preset zi 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 lt pg 37 HACAM RESET RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset tal PRIORITY 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 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations DISPLAY
68. in until you hear a click e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape ri 3 pg 23 Beam Effective Area indoor use Displays next file in a memory card i pg 28 Right Button lt pg 26 A DUB Button pg 45 STOP Button Stops the tape pg 23 Stops Auto Playback pg 28 Down Button lt pg 26 EFFECT Button pg 26 Remote sensor eo EFFECT ON OFF Button pg 26 The transmitted beam may not be effective or may The bebe quede Ara unida piii cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor Camcorders Fower Switch IS set to is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out lt pg 21 26 Buttons And Functions Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start 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 NOTE Stop Button on the camcorder e S SHOT Button o P o Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the o 2 e c camcorder osou i Also available with the Power Switch set to Q PLAY 7 D lt VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Parr ud p Zoom T W Rus q SLOW 41 7 Q e SLOW I gt PLAY oN 4 Left DAs C 9 gt Right SHIFT d STOP or v Down Slow Motion Playback
69. 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 T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt gt pg 28 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press v lt or gt to select NO RESET and press SET The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press v or a to select EXECUTE and press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt gt pg 28 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press V or gt to select PROTECT and press SET The PROTECT Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press v or a to select CURRENT and press SET or gt The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or gt to select the desired file PROTECT CURRENT PROTALL CANCALL 6 Press v or to select EXECUTE and PROTECT press SET On To cancel protection PROTECTED select RETURN e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for RETURN all files you want to protect To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press
70. mages in 16 9 wide mode set the tv screen size correctly 4 3TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 16 9TV For TV with an aspect ratio of 16 9 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING p Light LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting T Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 3m A appears 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 the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Scope function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter e There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the centre area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred I Live Slow LED Light 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 T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the recording mode to iw gt pg 16 3 Select
71. many times Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch POWER CHARGE Lock Button Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch Power Switch Position REC Allows you to perform recording on the tape e Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 32 OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder PLAY e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus pg 32 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE GETTING STARTED 16 en GETTING STARTED VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s 7J sp Inq pg 35 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card When the Power Switch is set to REC the currently selected image size appears Auto Manual Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto manual recording mode When manual mode is selected the indicator Iw appears on
72. ng area frame 5 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 4 press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACKLIGHT once so that the s indicator disappears FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 39 NOTES e You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions 16 9 in WIDE MODE c pg 36 e STROBE in EFFECT pg 41 Digital Zoom pg 21 Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained f White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colours 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 colour tint reproduction To change the setting Set W BALANCE to the desired mode 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 Manual White Balance Adjustment pg 40 3 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day
73. ng was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 35 According to the menu access explanation on page 35 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter The settings below are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT 16 9 and REC MODE The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings are the same as in the description on pg 33 34 PIG Ace SP LP Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference SP indicator does not appear on the screen STEREO hl Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L JD Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R d Sound from the R channel is output E 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 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels fs BRIGHT tz pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear ON The date time is always displayed Ie Riess OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears ERIS o r on tz pg 22 Time Code To enable your tv to display i
74. o Mode m Manual Mode LED Light Indicator lt pg 36 gx Night Scope Indicator lt pg 37 30 A Gain Up Mode c pg 34 Shutter Speed lt pg 41 White Balance Indicator lt pg 39 Selected Effect Indicator r pg 41 Selected Program AE Indicator pg 41 9 Approximate Zoom Ratio lt pg 21 Zoom Indicator c pg 21 Shooting Icon r pg 27 Card Icon c pg 27 ZP Appears during shooting m Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded m Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card PHOTO Appears when taking snapshot pg 37 2 Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg 39 E8 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 39 L Iris Lock Indicator lt pg 38 Exposure Adjustment Indicator c pg 38 Wind Cut Indicator lt pg 34 Date c pg 16 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 37 GETTING STARTED gy 11 During 16 9 Recording During D S C Playback Wide 16 9 16 Wide 163 68 id Indicator TEE 31 BRIGHT The lower side of the screen blackens when 16 9 is selected in Wide Mode c pg 36 Some of the indicators are displayed on the area During Video Playback BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL p Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 48 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 23 Tape Speed SP LP lt pg 35 Only L
75. om to an image during recording or record standby mode b Press 1 3x TELE alternately during recording or record standby mode to switch to OFF ON When you select TELE ON The Tele Mode indicator TELE appears NOTES e Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Tele mode cannot be used when the 16 9 wide mode 16 9 indicator is selected 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 amp PLAYBACK 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 22 py VIDEO RECORDING 2 Point the lens toward the subject yourself when self recording and start recording 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 i pg 22 is executed during the interface shooting the LCD monitor will be turned off n such a case check the playback picture in the viewfin
76. on in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc l Provided Accessories 22 Go AC Adapter AP V17E AP V19E or AP V14E Power Cord only for AP V14E Battery Pack BN VF707U Audio Video Cable 3 5 mini plug to RCA plug USB Cable Core Filter for USB cable r7 pg 13 for attachment CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V740U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Shoulder Strap see the right column for attachment Lens Cap see the right column for attachment A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet 8 OG GGGQO NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder Place here during shooting How To Attach Th
77. or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic Matsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides EN 5 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 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
78. pe 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Blank Search i Connections To A TV Or VCR 24 Playback Using The Remote Control 25 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 27 D S C RECORDING ee eereretn nnn Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot m D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of Images NEGRA anna a Index Playback Of Files Removing On Screen Display Pe ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C Resetting The File Name Protecting Files Deleting Files ssessse s Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Initialising A Memory Card CONTENTS gy 7 ADVANCED FEATURES MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 32 Changing The Menu Settings Recording Menus seeeeeene Playback Menus eene FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Eight Live Slow Wide Mode Night Scope csse Snapshot Record Still Image On Tape Manual Focus i ae ueia Exposure Control WISSEOCK denm RE Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment
79. r soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry GETTING STARTED 8 POR dum D MO D VEPDOPUPPON TORO NENE 8 Operation Mode Language Settings Date Time Settings 16 Grip Adjustment 217 Viewfinder Adjustment 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 17 Tripod Mounting eee 17 Loading Unloading A Cassette 18 Loading Unloading A Memory Card 19 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 VIDEO RECORDING eere 20 Basic Recording 20 Tape Remaining Time 20 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder A Zooming sees 21 Tele Mode Journalistic Shooting Interface Shooting Time Code 22 Quick Review eene 22 Recording From The Middle Of A Ta
80. r the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of this product correctly you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more information Be about collection point and recycling of this product please contact your local municipal office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Attention Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national This symbol is legislation only valid in Business users the European If you wish to dispose of this product please visit our web page www jvc europe com to Union obtain information about the take back of the product Other Countries outside the European Union If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment 6 EN SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured
81. rol CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers GETTING STARTED cu 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to REC or PLAY while EN pressing down the Lock Cum Button located on the aH Switch li If you are in Recording abs mode set the recording v MES mode to M lt pg 16 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 20 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER pg 32 34 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears If you are in Playback mode please proceed to step 5 4 Press v A gt or to select DISPLAY and press SET The DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press v A gt or lt to select BRIGHT and press SET The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control MENU appears 6 Press or v until the appropriate brightness is reached and press SET or gt 7 Press MENU The Menu screen closes l 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 GETTING STARTED 18 en GETTING STARTED J Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover Cassette holder protection tab Mak
82. 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 e 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 initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor 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 e Be aware of the following phenom
83. s 1280 x 960 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images t pg 27 For Connectors S S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analogue S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 3 V p p 75 Q analogue AV Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kO analogue Stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kO analogue stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB Mini USB B type USB 1 1 compliant GR D650E only AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V I z 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES TERMS A AC Adapter i eigenen 15 Audio Dubbing sse 45 B Backlight Compensation 39 Battery Pack 14 15 52 Blank Search eene 23 C Changing The Menu Settings 32 35 Charging The Battery Pack Connection To A Personal Computer Connections To A TV Or VOR 24 D Data Battery 15 Date Time Settings 16 Deleting Files 30 Demonstration Mode 34 Di
84. s 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 midway press li 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 the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e If 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 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Connections To ATV Or VCR To S connector To AV connector S Cable optional Audio Video cable provided Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN O Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR VDR has S VIDEO in and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable Not required for watching still images only NOTE The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU941
85. s or hard to see moments at a slow speed The sound is recorded and played back in real time 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 lt pg 16 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black COo o E Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to
86. sl and set SNAP SLOW to SLOW pg 32 33 The Live Slow indicator 6 9209 Ra appears 4 Press SNAPSHOT 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 e This feature is effective when the recording mode selection is set to both EY or tw NOTE Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO s Wide Mode This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for recording Factory preset 1 Set the Power Switch to REC 2 Press 16 9 button repeatedly to choose your selection gt lt a 4 3 Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio When using this mode on a TV witha normal screen ratio refer to your TV s instruction manual 16 9 For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The 16 9 indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder select 4 3TV in 16 9 pg 34 35 to prevent vertical elongated image NOTES e Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO e Still images are recorded at 4 3 mode They cannot be recorded at 16 9 mode i Night Scope
87. terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour 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 VF707U VF714U VF733U 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire
88. the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY e When a cable is connected to the S AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press B II during playback 2 To resume normal playback press Il again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged VIDEO PLAYBACK y 23 Shutile Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press gt for forward search or lt lt for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press B gt II e During playback press and hold gt or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes e 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 Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 22 T Load a cassette pg 18 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 4 Press BLANK e The BLANK SEARCH indication appear
89. 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 Windows9 Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows9 Messenger NOTES Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 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 If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are usin
90. tion tab to REC c pg 18 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette gt pg 18 The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON lt pg 32 34 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink e Effects and DIS functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Effects and DIS t pg 32 33 40 41 Digital Zoom does not work e 15X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X lt pg 33 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Video and D S C Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture e Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback gt pg 24 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover i pg 18 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue
91. to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 32 35 To use this camcorder as a recorder GR D650E only 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s output connectors 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP lt pg 33 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set S AV INPUT to A V IN or S IN pg 32 Select S IN when using S VIDEO OUT connector on your TV VCR 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The A V IN or S IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The g gt indication stops rotating 9 Press I to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF e Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure t is also possible to dub from another camcorder 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 Core filter J DV cable optional J To DV IN OUT o o o 606o90 8 9000
92. tween 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 pg 22 To turn the melody sounds off 17 pg 32 34 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 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 22 62 min While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end amp of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully NOTES 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 c pg 32 34 Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction rs pg 47 Zooming VIDEO RECORDING y 21 Tele Mode Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous c
93. u want to cancel or return to the previous Menu Screen 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes NOTE Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus Video Playback Menu REC MODE pg 35 SOUND MODE pg 35 m NARRATION pg 35 x BRIGHT c pg 34 DATE TIME pg 35 ON SCREEN pg 35 TIME CODE pg 35 16 9 lt gt pg 34 Example REC MODE Menu 1 Press or v to select the desired parameter and press SET or gt Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus e The Ww indicator shows the setting that is currently saved inside the camcorders memory e Press lt whenever you want to cancel or return to the previous Menu Screen 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen closes wa Wen U Selected menu icon REC MODE m I4 o ET JO gt indicator REC MODE SP i Recording Menus iv FUNCTION The menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to REC Factory preset EX3WIPE FADER t pg 40 Wipe or Fader Effects pg 41 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects PROGRAM AE pg 41 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects pg 41 Program AE Effects and Shutter Effects EMEXPOSURE pg 38 Exposure Control mW BALANCE pg 39 White Balance Adjustment
94. ubjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky 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 gt and amp ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING i Exposure Control iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright T set the Power Switch to REC 2 set the recording mode to M lt gt pg 16 3 Set EXPOSURE to MANUAL in FUNCTION Menu pg 33 e The exposure control indicator appears 4 T brighten the image press a To darken the image press v maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 39 3 exposure has the same effect as when PROGRAM AE is set to SPOTLIGHT pg
95. y card automatically T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt gt pg 28 2 Press I to start Auto Playback f you press lt during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order f you press gt during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W 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 T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt pg 28 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Press v A 0r to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Selected file Index number Removing On Screen Display T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt gt pg 28 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press v lt or gt to select ON SCREEN and press SET The ON SCREEN Menu appears 4 Press v or a to select OFF and press SET or gt then press MENU The operation mode indicator and folder file number indicators disappear e To display the indicators again select ON Folder file number 100 0331 ON SCREEN OFF ON Operation mode indicator I Resetting The File Name ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C gy 29 i Protecting Files By resetting the file name a new folder will be
96. y 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 G Dsc Factory preset FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE fej and STANDARD EA in order of quality 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 27 640 x 480 1024 x 768 1280 x 960 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs c7 pg 27 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY REC SELECT O3 TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape gt Cr3 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 i Playback Menus Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recordi

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