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JVC GR-D32 Camcorder User Manual

1. 13 V Viewfinder Adjustment sseeenee 12 White Balance W BALANCE White ED Eight rtt Wide Mode WIDE MODE Cinema CINEMA eene 16 Squeeze SQUEEZE 16 Wipe In Out s erre eet 20 2 ZOOMING ZOOM ea a 11 16 TERMS VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD US Printed in Malaysia 1203 FO ID PJ zea 49
2. PLAY Allows you to play back a recording on the tape e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus pg 15 Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or M 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 I 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 gt pg 15 18 Set the Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Rotate the BMENU VOL Wheel to select CLOCK ADJ and press it The parameter for Month is highlighted 6 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to input the month and press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 7 Rotate the BMENU VOL Wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to
3. Close the cassette holder cover gt pg 9 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette pg 33 Advanced features TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Other problems The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode i pg 21 The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 34 The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low Snapshot mode cannot be used The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode gt pg 15 16 The color 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 gt pg 21 The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE pg 15 21 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press BACKLIGHT gt pg 23 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright The subject is too bright gt Set E to SPOTLIGHT gt pg 21 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia
4. While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use E Monitor Opening Button NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu c pg 15 17 Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction pg 30 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking 25 h m gt 1h 0m gt 0h59m gt 0h 3m Now calculating Om Oh 1m 0h 2m Blinking Blinking Blinking Produces the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change 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 10x WII Digital zoom zone 16X zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio
5. 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 See the right column in the following cases 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 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search r7 pg 13 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode lt pg 13 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or Iu while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and re
6. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 3 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR D32 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera GETTING STARTED 5 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 10 http www jvc co jp english cyber For Aooessones ADVANCED FEATURES 15 http www jvc co jp english accessory 27 TERMS 39 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No To deactivate the demonstration set DEMO to OFF pg 15 17 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1228 001A EN 2 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
7. 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 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 Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interf
8. Zoom out W Wide angle 7 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 rx pg 22 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 16X magnification using the optical zoom pg 16 Zoom magnification of over 16X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 16 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 12 en VIDEO RECORDING Journalistic Shooting Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames
9. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 Set fA to the desired mode pg 15 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Alive PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under e
10. Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use e caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over m 11 Unplug this apparatus during ci lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or o
11. Lens F 1 6 f 2 7 mm to 43 2 mm 16 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 030 5 mm LCD monitor 2 37 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 color LCD Speaker Monaural White LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m SPECIFICATIONS cy 35 For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Connectors S S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 analog C 0 29 V p p 75 analog AV Video output 1 0 V p p 75 analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 analog stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11V Z 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice REFERENCES Controls Menu Wheel M MENU VOL gt pg 15 Speaker Volume Control MMENU VOL gt pg 13 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT gt pg 21 Power Zoom Lever T W gt pg 11 Manual Focus Button FOCUS
12. SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance gt pg 21 Wipe Fader effects do not work The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to M gt pg 8 The Black amp White Fader does not work The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE pg 15 21 Program AE with special effects does not work The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to M gt pg 8 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 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to or OFF gt pg 15 16 The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light The temperature of the battery is extremely high low 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 50 F to 95 F pg 32 SET DATE TIME appears The date time is not set gt Set the date time gt pg 8 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replace
13. gt pg 9 Stereo Microphone White LED Light c pg 19 Viewfinder gt pg 8 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here REFERENCES 38 en INDEX LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording i aman iind i 0 8 mi m gt o 40x mm Operation Mode gt pg 8 g Night Alive Indicator gt pg 19 Appears when Night Alive is engaged Gain Up Mode r pg 16 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted White LED Light Indicator gt pg 19 White Balance Indicator gt pg 23 Backlight Compensation Indicator gt pg 23 x Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 22 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator pg 20 Iris Lock Indicator gt pg 22 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS lt pg 16 Approximate Zoom Ratio gt pg 11 Appears during zooming Zoom Indicator gt pg 11 Appears during zooming The level indicator 8 moves Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator gt pg 20 Tape Running Indicator gt pg 10 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator gt pg 16 Recording Speed Mode SP LP gt pg 16 Tape Remaining Time gt pg 11 REC Appears during recording gt pg 10 PAUSE Appears during Record Stand
14. 27 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 CAUTIONS we 32 USER MAINTENAN e 34 SPECIFICATIONS 200 35 INDEX 36 TERMS 39 GETTING STARTED ey 5 How To Attach The Lens Cap I Provided Accessories 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 AC Adapter AP V14U or AP V15U Battery Pack BN V408U B Audio Video Cable 23 5 mini plug to RCA plug Core Filter for optional S Video Cable c pg 6 for attachment Shoulder Strap See the right column for attachment CD ROM Lens Cap See the right column for attachment 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 OOO that is closest to the filter should be connected to the Place here during shooting camcorder Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle 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 Str
15. FEATURES 26 en EDITING Connection To A Personal Computer To DV IN OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector Oo It is also possible to transfer still moving images to a with a DV connector by using the provided software software equipped with the PC or commercially available software NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND DV CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers e The software operation manual is provided as PDF file on the CD ROM It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 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 The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using Power pg 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION cy 27 VIDEO RECORDING pg 10 Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete Charging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F Chargi
16. appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If the light does not reach the subject the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter 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 Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the White LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred FEATURES FOR RECORDING ey 19 i Night Alive 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 IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 3 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes
17. appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press the MENU VOL Wheel It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by pulling out the viewfinder setting PRIORITY in the SYSTEM Menu to FINDER pg 15 17 and adjusting as described above MMENU VOL I 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 Some tripods are not equipped with studs CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE Make sure the window side is facing out GETTING STARTED Cassette holder Erase protection tab 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 HERE to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder res
18. are jittery e The speaker volume is too great gt Turn the speaker volume down gt pg 13 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints gt Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage gt pg 34 To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Time code does not appear e TIME CODE is set to 9 Set TIME CODE to ON tz pg 15 17 18 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level Ce Cs 7 High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded gt pg 9 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or tw pg 8 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 33 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED Q PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs The two indications above swiches alternately every 3 seconds When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE REFERENCES Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pres
19. for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged e When II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image VIDEO PLAYBACK cy 13 Shutile Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press for forward search or 4 4 for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press I During playback press and hold gt 4 The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the Screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption gt pg 12 T Load a cassette gt pg 9 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 During Stop mode press BLANK SEARCH e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press NOTES Before starting Blank Search if the current positi
20. gt pg 22 Blank Search Button BLANK SRCH c pg 13 Diopter Adjustment Control gt pg 8 Recording Start Stop Button gt pg 10 C Power Switch EY PLAY OFF gt pg 8 Lock Button gt pg 8 Stop Button lt pg 13 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 13 Night Button NIGHT lt pg 19 Play Pause Button amp M gt pg 13 Fast Forward Button gt gt gt pg 13 Backlight Compensation Button BACKLIGHT t pg 23 Battery Release Switch BATT RELEASE c pg 6 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT gt pg 9 White LED Light Switch LIGHT gt pg 19 Monitor Opening Button gt pg 11 For models without button simply pull on bottom end of LCD monitor to open INDEX ey 37 Connectors S Video Output Connector S VIDEO gt pg 14 24 Digital Video Connector DV i Link gt pg 25 26 Audio Video Output Connector AV pg 14 24 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 6 7 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 8j POWER CHARGE Lamp gt pg 8 10 Other Parts Shoulder Strap Eyelet lt pg 5 Battery Pack Mount gt pg 7 Grip Strap gt pg 7 LCD Monitor gt pg 11 12 Speaker gt pg 13 Stud Hole pg 9 Tripod Mounting Socket gt pg 9 Cassette Holder Cover
21. operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter month the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the M MENU VOL Wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set CAMERA DISPLAY GHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TINE CODE OFF CAMERA DISPLAY CLOCK 25 04 ADJ 5 30PM Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to EY or IM 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 Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused PAUSE Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not to pinch your fingers I Brightness Adjustment Of The Display GETTING STARTED ew 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 1 Set the Power Switch to m or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 11 Press the MIMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select and press it The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU VOL Wheel to select BRIGHT and press it The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears 6 Rotate the IjMENU VOL Wheel until the
22. out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects pg 20 GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu rx pg 16 DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 16 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended ADVANCED FEATURES 20 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING SNAPSHOT Button MMENU VOL Nee Power Switch Lock Button Wipe Or Fader Effects IMPORTANT Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects See the right column If an unusable Wipe Fader Effect is selected its indicator blinks in blue or goes out These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 Set to the desired mode gt pg 15 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved The selected effect indicator appears 4 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 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTE You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button IE WIPE FADER OFF Disable
23. power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely gt pg 7 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 6 7 The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording gt Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder The POWER CHARGE lamp blinks in the Record Standby mode e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically Then the POWER CHARGE lamp will blink to indicate for charging if the battery pack is attached to the camcorder and its power is supplied from the AC Adapter gt Push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor to return to the Record Standby mode Video Recording Recording cannot be performed The Power Switch is set to PLAY or gt Set the Power Switch to EY or gt pg 10 The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 9 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette gt pg 9 The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunl
24. repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The White 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 camcorder malfunction Using AC Power Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration on page 6 NOTES The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Do not allow the DC terminals of the AC Adapter to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and cause malfunction For other notes gt pg 27 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire GETTING STARTED y7 The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the
25. sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the 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
26. switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 bit Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 16X When set to 16X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 40X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 16X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification SNAP MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame FULL For details on the procedure refer to Snapshot For Video Recording 7 pg 21 PIN UP FRAME OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with n
27. the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor An error indication E03 or E04 appears pg 9 11 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end In thiscasethe of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark 3r 31 gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer pg Colored 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 during recording or playback 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 indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery gt pg 6 7 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD gt pg 11 15 17 The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 9 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully gt pg 11 Images on the LCD monitor
28. this camcorder 10 Repeat steps 7 9 for additional editing Stop the video unit and camcorder EDITING gy 25 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 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 8 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again If SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in To use this camcorder as a player 2 Set HEC MODE to SP or LP pg 15 16 3 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode The DV IN indication appears on the screen 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording The amp gt indication rotates 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop recording The gt indication stops rotating NOTE Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 16 ADVANCED
29. to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Terminals 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 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 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 gener
30. 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 2 Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 3 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 6 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 8 6 W Maximum Dimensions W x H x D 71 mm x 91 mm x 118 mm 2 13 16 x 3 5 8 x 4 11 16 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 500 g 1 1 Ibs without cassette and battery Approx 590 g 1 3 Ibs incl cassette and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 CCD
31. 17100 SPORTS SNOW SPOTLIGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE v Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA c pg 16 El MANUAL gt pg 16 SYSTEM c pg 17 9 CAMERA DISPLAY pg 17 E VIDEO gt pg 18 9 VIDEO DISPLAY gt pg 18 1 Rotate the MMENUJ VOL a GAIN UP Wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Example amp CAMERA Menu 2 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired parameter 3 Press the yMENU VOL Wheel in Selection is complete Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus Selected menu icon blinks Selected function ZOOM 40x SNAP MODE FULL AUTO A Sub Menu CAME REC MODE 4 Press the y MENU VOL CAMERA Wheel in The Menu Screen SOUND mone FA iit returns S hu SNAP MODE FULL Repeat the procedure if you wish GAIN UP AUTO A to set other function menus 5 Press the WMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes RETURN ADVANCED FEATURES 16 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus EI CAMERA The fI settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and Iw However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES If the recording mode is
32. D ADJUSTMENT Playback Menus VIDEO 1 Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 15 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO I Sound is output on both L and channels in stereo SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R K Sound from the R channel is output 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 NOTES e The SOUND setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 2 The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner Rec move TT Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a record
33. Remaining Time EE ZOOMING a11 Journalistic Shooting 12 Self Recording 12 Time Code 12 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 12 VIDEO PLAYBACK enun neenon entnennnne 13 Normal Playback 13 Still Playback 2213 Shuttle Search 13 Blank Search 2213 Connections To A TV Or VCR 14 ADVANCED FEATURES 15 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 15 Changing The Menu Settings 15 Recording Menus sem 16 Playback Menus 18 FEATURES FOR RECORDING White LED Light 19 Night Alive 19 Wipe Or Fader Effects 20 Program AE With Special Effects 20 Snapshot For Video Recording 21 Auto Focus 21 Manual FOCUS yiri 22 Exposure Control pisoar 22 Iris Lock 22 Backlight Compensation 28 White Balance Adjustment 23 Manual White Balance Adjustment 23 EDITING 24 Dubbing To A rere eene 24 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 25 Connection To A Personal Computer 26 REFERENCES
34. ap guide GETTING STARTED 6 ex GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter for optional S Video Cable Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference 1 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 e Wind the cable so that it is not slack 3 cm NOTES Take care not to damage the cable When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder I Power Power Switch POWER CHARGE lamp L Lock Button To DC connector Battery pack BATT RELEASE AC Adapter AC outlet 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 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2 Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place Set the Power Switch to OFF CHARGE 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes
35. ated by motors transformers or magnets vertically in their original cases 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 phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up 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 hear 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 104 F
36. automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded VIDEO PLAYBACK pg 13 Clean the video heads using an optional dry cleaning cassette when No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback For details gt pg 33 f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body LCD monitor viewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the 1 battery indicator is displayed gt pg 31 When power is supplied from an AC outlet the 1 battery indicator does not appear When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker REFERENCES 28 en TROUBLESHOOTING If the problem still exists after following the steps below 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
37. bjects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 5 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette Only cassettes marked can be used with this unit NOaRoON gt e Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark femember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats femember 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 EN 3 4 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 5 Provided Accessories 5 lm 6 Grip Adjustment 1 rte ee ete 7 Operation Mode sesenta 8 Date Time Settings esses 8 Viewfinder Adjustment sesseeese 8 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 9 Tripod Mounting sse 9 Loading Unloading A Cassette 9 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 10 VIDEO RECORDING 10 Basic Recording d LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Tape
38. by mode gt pg 10 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot lt pg 21 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder pg 9 The level indicator moves Wind Cut Indicator gt pg 17 Battery Indicator gt pg 31 Date Time gt pg 8 Sound Mode Indicator gt pg 16 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 22 Time Code gt pg 17 18 During Video Playback p12 bi t MIX BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Sound Mode Indicator gt pg 18 Blank Search Indicator gt pg 13 Tape Speed gt pg 16 gt Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle Search 44 Rewind Shuttle Search Pause gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt 4 11 Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Battery Indicator gt pg 31 Date Time gt pg 17 18 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator Speaker pg 13 The level indicator moves BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder gt pg 9 The level indicator moves Time Code gt pg 17 18 AG Adapter oa ac Auto Focus Auto Shut Off B Backlight Compensation 238 Battery Pack 10 11 32 Beep BEEP ied 17 2 13 Bri
39. c pg 21 FEATURES FOR RECORDING c 23 Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting T Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 Set T to MWB c pg 15 e The 1 indication blinks slowly 4 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 5 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in until begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed IA resumes normal blinking 6 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed NOTES In step 4 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In Such a case adjust focus manually gt pg 22 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed ADVANCED FEATURES 24 en EDITING Dubbing To A VCR Audio Video S Video cable cable opt
40. camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures For other notes gt pg 27 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 GETTING STARTED 8 en GETTING STARTED i Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF CHARGE while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch POWER CHARGE lamp ce Power Switch E Lock Button Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch Power Switch Position Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The indicator appears on the display Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus gt pg 15 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode There is no indication on the display OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder
41. d 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 CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gu 17 8 CAMERA DISPLAY e The CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to tw e The CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective only for shooting except BRIGHT Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or W ON The date time is always displayed 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 12 CLOCK ADJ tz pg 8 Date Time Settings ADVANCED FEATURES 18 en MENUS FOR DETAILE
42. e to the camcorder Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See Recording From The Middle Of A Tape gt pg 12 When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts The 2 indicator starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording 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 TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off
43. e to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before doing the following perform steps 1 5 in Exposure Control gt pg 22 6 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the yMENU VOL Wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the i indication appear 7 Press the HIMENU VOL Wheel in The 9 indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Rotate the VMMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in Step 5 Or set the Power Switch to TY Iris Lock Indicator e The exposure control indicator and B disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 5 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure by rotating the MMENU VOL Wheel Then lock the iris in steps 6 and 7 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the WJMENU VOL Wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 5 The exposure control and the iris become automatic l Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the sub
44. ecord Standby mode PAUSE is displayed To record in LP Long Play mode gt pg 15 16 4 start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The gt REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 5 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode NOTES The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the 1 battery indicator is displayed gt pg 31 When power is supplied from an AC outlet the g battery indicator does not appear e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes 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 gt pg 12 To turn the beep sounds off gt pg 15 17 e For other notes gt pg 27 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder VIDEO RECORDING cw 11 Zooming While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Press the Monitor Opening Button and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward
45. elow in these cases perform Manual Focus When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 lt gt and NOTES If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean gt pg 34 When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first gt pg 11 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 lt pg 16 Focus detection zone ADVANCED FEATURES 22 cn FEATURES FOR RECORDING yy MENU VOL SNAPSHOT FOCUS PA Lock Button Power Switch Manual Focus NOTE If you are using the viewfinder you should already have performed Viewfinder Adjustment lt
46. er during dubbing gt pg 24 25 NOTE REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or T SYSTEM Each setting is linked with 24 which appears when the Power Switch is set to Iw gt pg 15 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 17 Factory preset IAE OFF OFF EXC FINDER CAM RESET EXECUTE RETURN VIDEO DISPLAY The 45 VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT e The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description on page 17 Factory preset BRIGHT gt pg 9 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears paremwe ACIER When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback mwEcopE oF on SNAPSHOT 3 Power Switch A Pee Lock Button iS ae i Recording StartStop y Button 102 White LED Light White LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording 1 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 EA
47. erence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer REFERENCES 34 en USER MAINTENANCE gt After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Slide BATT RELEASE and remove the battery pack OPEN EJECT Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE Cassette holder BATT RELEASE 1 To clean the exterior
48. eset OFF Turns off sounds when performing any operations It also deactivates the shutter sound effect however the shutter sound is recorded onto the tape during Snapshot for Video Recording gt pg 21 BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect gt pg 21 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect gt pg 21 DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO set to ON if there is no operation for about minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or wl Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES f a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MODE remains some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD The image is displaye
49. f they do they are being recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 15 18 Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON pg 15 18 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 15 18 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration DV cable Core filter o To DV IN OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T 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 Set this camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Turn on the video unit s power 5 insert the source cassette in this camcorder 6 insert the recording cassette in the video unit 7 Press M on this camcorder to start playback of the source cassette 8 atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the video unit s Record mode 9 pause dubbing engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press B gt Il on
50. g a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 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 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 15 18 e Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF gt pg 15 18 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 15 18 NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker f 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 setti
51. ghtness Adjustment Of The Display BRIGHT 13 C Changing The Menu Settings 15 Charging The Battery Pack 10 Cleaning The Camcorder 34 Clock adjustment CLOCK ADJ 12 Connections Charging raa nE ERT aks 10 DUDDING ind AE 24 25 TOA PC aL UE an 26 TOA TV Or VORP tens 14 D Date Time Display DATE TIME 17 18 Settings crede tre ne aere eere neon 12 Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE 17 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 16 D bbing Ea 24 25 Erase Protection 13 Exposure Control EXPOSURE 22 F Fade Fast Forward The Tape G Gain Up GAIN UP 16 Grip Adjustment sese 11 Indications on the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 38 in 22 IriS LOCK 2515 ithe ines it nen Benne eee 22 J Journalistic Shooting ees 12 L Loading A Cassette 13 M Manual FOCUS vis onte ee 22 Menu Screen CAMERA 16 CAMERA DISPLAY 17 en tr eret tech er tede Re deed 16 SYSTEM 17 18 T rot ei vetat 18 VIDEO DISPLDAY etie etre e nest 18 Motor Drive Mode 21 N Night Al
52. gt pg 8 T Set the Power Switch to Iw while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a further subject rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards The gt indicator appears and blinks While focusing on a further subject ae Manual focus indicator To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards The indicator appears and blinks While focusing on a nearer subject To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to EY NE If FOCUS is pressed once the P camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in ona subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer 4 will blink Manual focus indicator Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Set the Power Swi
53. ight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear DATE TIME is set to OFF Set DATE TIME to ON pg 15 17 During recording sound cannot be heard This is normal The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS gt pg 15 21 Digital Zoom does not work 16X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X pg 16 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor White spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear on the LCD monitor This may occur when the Night Alive function is activated during recording and is not a malfunction Video Playback Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work The Power Switch is set to EY or m gt Set the Power Switch to PLAY gt pg 13 The tape is moving but there is no picture 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 14 The cassette holder cover is open
54. ing recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or w Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode NOTES To remove the shutter sound refer to on page 17 e When WIDE is set to SQUEEZE W gt pg 16 the PHOTO indication blinks in blue and Snapshot recording becomes impossible If Program AE with special effects gt pg 20 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 21 disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON gt pg 16 the Stabilizer will be disabled During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second Auto Focus The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed b
55. ional provided In White to AUDIO L IN O Red to AUDIO R IN O Yellow to VIDEO IN O To S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to page 14 2 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Turn on the VCR s power 4 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder 5 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR 6 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes e Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR 7 Press M on the camcorder to start playback of the Source tape 8 atthe point you want to start dubbing engage the VCR s Record mode 9 1 pause dubbing engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt on the camcorder 10 Repeat steps 7 9 for additional editing Stop the VCR and camcorder NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 7 As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV I
56. is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 safty caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all
57. ive 54 19 TERMS ew 39 P Playback sound SOUND MODE NARRATION Power Switch Position Priority Setting PRIORITY Program AE With Special Effects PROGRAM AE Classic Film CLASSIC FILM 21 Monotone MONOTONE 2 Sepia SEPIA 21 Shutter Speed SHUTTER 20 Snow SNOW 21 Sports SPORTS 21 Spotlight SPOTLIGHT 21 Strobe STROBE 21 Twilight TWILIGHT esee 21 Provided Accessories sene 9 R Recording Mode REC MODE 16 18 Recording Time edad eee 13 Record Standby 10 Remaining Power Level 3 Resetting Menu Settings CAM RESET 17 Rewind The Tape 18 S Self Recording Shuttle Search i Snapshot aiei see cnet ee tr elected Snapshot Mode SNAP MODE 16 Sound Mode SOUND MODE 16 18 Speaker Volume 18 Specifications 2 35 Still Playback arii 13 Telephoto setting TELE MACRO 16 Time Code TIME CODE Tripod MOUNTING cec 18 U Unloading A Cassette
58. ject quickly Press BACKLIGHT The indicator is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the BACKLIGHT Button previous level Using the BACKLIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY f White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction To change the setting Set to the desired mode gt pg 15 The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting gt Manual White Balance Adjustment 59 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set 2 to AUTO gt pg 15 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTE White balance cannot be used when 3 is set to SEPIA or MONOTONE
59. ment There is no picture The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again gt pg 8 Some functions are not available using the j MENU VOL Wheel The Power Switch is set to EY gt Set the Power Switch to gt pg 8 When the image is printed from the printer black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS activated pg 15 16 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate The rear of the LCD monitor is hot The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down REFERENCES 30 en TROUBLESHOOTING Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears In places subject to low temperature images become dark A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this camcorder s functions become unusable happens the displayed colors differ from those that are c pg 31 actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder Adjust
60. n using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before e using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 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
61. ng times are for a fully discharged battery pack Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e The following operation stops charging Set the Power Switch to PLAY EY Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder Using the optional AA V40U AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC Adapter Loading Unloading A Cassette pg 9 It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder recedes may cause damag
62. ngs gt pg 16 18 MMENU VOL Power Switch 5 D F Lid Lock Button For Video Recording Menus Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully pg 11 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MIMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired function and press it The selected function menu appears Screen for Video Recording Menu WIFE FADER FADER ERES DER B W wh PE CORNER Screen for Video Playback Menu VIDEO SOUND 1 NARRATION OFF REC MODE Gal HEI IK 2 WI PE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 15 Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER gt pg 20 PROGRAM AE gt pg 20 EXPOSURE gt pg 22 W BALANCE gt pg 23 1 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select the desired parameter e Example PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Selected menu icon blinks Selected parameter PROGRAM AE A SHUTTER 1 60 SHUTTER
63. o picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted is displayed Iz MANUAL The settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON 4 To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The 4J indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is
64. on 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 Blank Search does not work if USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape 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 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 14 en VIDEO PLAYBACK I Connections To A TV Or VCR These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals Audio Video S Video cable cable optional provided White to AUDIO L IN O Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN Not required for watching still images only Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If usin
65. or extremely low under 0 or 32 F temperatures DO NOT leave the unit places of over 50 122 F places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight a closed car in summer hear a heater To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it e Dirty heads can cause the following problems RD 4 ase E By d NL TZ OC M ma SM z No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In Such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist cons
66. 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 down slightly while sliding BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN V408U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN V416U Approx 3 hr BN V428U Approx 5 hr Provided NOTES e If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first During charging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used 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 If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one For other notes gt pg 27 Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 1 2 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 40 min BN V416U 2 hr 20 min 3 hr 15 min BN V428U 4 hr 10 min 5 hr 50 min Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used
67. out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMAL Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen The J indicator appears During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16 9 movie SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The W 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 the image is elongated vertically WIND CUT OFF Disengages the function ON Gs Helps cut down on noise created by wind The indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The Ez functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory pr
68. s the function Factory preset Wu FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white Screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black Screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen LI WIPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center WIPE SLIDE wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right wiPE pooR wipe in as the two halves of a black Screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene 4 WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Ey WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen Program AE With Special Effects IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects See the left column If an unusable mode is selected the indicator of Program AE with Special Effects blinks or goes out Set the Power Switch to m
69. sed while the Power Switch is set to EY or m TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback pg 27 SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set gt pg 8 Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 8 LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder o o E gt o TROUBLESHOOTING cy 31 E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occured 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 E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occured 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 32 pn CAUTIONS Whe
70. tch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 3 Press the MMENU VOL Wheel in The Menu Screen appears 4 Rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel to select 1 EXPOSURE and press it 5 Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel to select MANUAL and press it e The exposure control indicator appears 6 To brighten the image rotate the y MENU VOL Wheel towards To darken the image rotate the MMENU VOL Wheel towards maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation gt pg 23 3 exposure has the same effect as when is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 21 7 Press the MENU VOL Wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 5 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW pg 20 or with the backlight compensation pg 23 e If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO pg 15 16 Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distanc
71. ult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM CAUTIONS 33 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR D32U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole
72. ulting 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 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min To switch the recording mode refer to pages 15 and 16 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 For other notes gt pg 27 10 en VIDEO RECORDING fi Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power gt pg 6 Loading A Cassette gt pg 9 POWER CHARGE lamp Power Zoom Lever Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch T Remove the lens cap 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 Set the Power Switch to EY or IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the R
73. winding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 17 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code 05 43 21 00 00 00 Time code 00 00 00 Y Already recorded scene Newly recorded scene Tape Blank Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start point point point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Tape Already DON Latest scene recorded scene scene Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start point point point MMENU VOL BLANK SEARCH Power Switch Lock Button Speaker I Normal Playback 1 Load a cassette gt pg 9 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 To start playback press II 4 To stop playback press During Stop mode press lt to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape To control the speaker volume Rotate the M MENU VOL Wheel towards to turn up o 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 gt pg 14 For other notes gt pg 27 Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press I during playback 2 To resume normal playback press II again e If still playback continues
74. xtremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control gt pg 22 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance gt pg 23 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect gt CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect W STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots l Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T Set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 11 3 Set SNAP MODE to the desired mode gt pg 15 16 4 Press SNAPSHOT There is the sound effect of a shutter closing The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode You can perform Snapshot also dur

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