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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DF540
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages
3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
INSTRUCTIONS
To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
LYT1448-001A
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Major Features of this Camcorder
Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make
pro-style scene transitions. (
Fade in
Navigation Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images
NAV I GA T I ON
DATE : 2 4 . 5 ’ 0 4
TC : 1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5
1 2 3
3 : 2 9
4 5
Fade out
Program AE with Special Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a
time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (
E-Mail Clip Recording
You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e-mail.
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight.
● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
● To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
● When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
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CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an
AC outlet.
CAUTIONS:
● This camcorder is designed to be used with
PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.
● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC
BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
● Dispose of used battery promptly.
● Keep away from children.
● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
● The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.
There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
● NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
● NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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GETTING STARTED 6
Index ................................................................. 6
Provided Accessories ..................................... 11
Power.............................................................. 13
Operation Mode .............................................. 15
Language Settings.......................................... 16
Date/Time Settings ......................................... 16
Grip Adjustment .............................................. 16
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... 16
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........... 17
Tripod Mounting.............................................. 17
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 17
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card................ 18
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 19
Basic Recording.............................................. 19
Tape Remaining Time ................................ 19
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 19
Zooming...................................................... 20
Journalistic Shooting .................................. 20
Self Recording ............................................ 20
Time Code .................................................. 21
Quick Review.............................................. 21
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 21
VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 22
Normal Playback............................................. 22
Still Playback .............................................. 22
Shuttle Search ............................................ 22
Blank Search .............................................. 22
Connections To A TV Or VCR ........................ 23
Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 25
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING
& PLAYBACK 28
D.S.C. RECORDING............................................ 28
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 28
Interval Shooting......................................... 29
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............................................. 29
Normal Playback Of Images ........................... 29
Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 30
Playback Of Video Clips ................................. 30
Index Playback Of Files .................................. 30
Viewing File Information ................................. 30
Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 31
CONTENTS
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 32
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................... 32
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A
Memory Card.............................................. 33
Resetting The File Name ................................ 33
Protecting Files ............................................... 33
Deleting Files .................................................. 34
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 35
Initialising A Memory Card.............................. 36
ADVANCED FEATURES 37
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 37
Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 37
Recording Menus............................................ 38
Playback Menus ............................................. 41
FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 43
LED Light ........................................................ 43
Live Slow ........................................................ 43
5-Second Recording ....................................... 43
Night-Scope .................................................... 44
Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 44
Manual Focus ................................................. 45
Exposure Control ............................................ 45
Iris Lock .......................................................... 46
Backlight Compensation ................................. 46
Spot Exposure Control.................................... 46
White Balance Adjustment.............................. 47
Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 47
Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 48
Program AE With Special Effects ................... 48
Navigation Function ........................................ 49
EDITING............................................................ 52
Dubbing To A VCR ......................................... 52
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing) ....................... 53
Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 54
Audio Dubbing ................................................ 55
Insert Editing................................................... 56
REFERENCES 57
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 57
USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 61
CAUTIONS ........................................................ 62
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 65
TERMS 66
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Index
Z a S K e M N
1 B C
J
9
O T f
8 G
D
E
F b c d
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Controls
a Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 37)
Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (
B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]
Index Button [INDEX] ( 墌 pg. 30)
C D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SEL]
Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE]
E Set Button [SET] ( 墌 pg. 37)
F Fast-Forward Button [5] (墌 pg. 22)
LED Light Button [LIGHT] ( 墌 pg. 43)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK
H Rewind Button [3] (墌 pg. 22)
Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] (
J Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 22)
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( 墌 pg. 45)
K Dioptre Adjustment Control (
L Battery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE]
N Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( 墌 pg. 20)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]
O Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
P Recording Start/Stop Button ( 墌 pg. 19)
Q Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (
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Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
S S-Video Output Connector [S] (
T Microphone connector [MIC] (
U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
V Digital Video (i.Link*) Connector [DV OUT]
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.
W Audio/Video Output Connector [AV]
X DC Input Connector [DC] ( 墌 pg. 13)
Indicators
Other Parts
a Shoe
(Before you purchase optional shoe accessories, make sure the items are compatible and can attach to the shoe on your camcorder. There may be cases where a part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the camcorder’s body, preventing attachment to your unit.)
d Battery Pack Mount ( 墌 pg. 14)
e Cassette Holder Cover ( 墌 pg. 17)
f Lens
(When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.)
i Camera Sensor
(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.)
j Stereo Microphone ( 墌 pg. 55)
k Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( 墌 pg. 12)
m Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ( 墌 pg. 18)
n Tripod Mounting Socket ( 墌 pg. 17) o Stud Hole ( 墌 pg. 17)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording Only
1 2 34 5 6 7
1h40m
REC 8
9
0
During D.S.C. Recording Only
3 4 5
1024 INTERVAL
6
1 5
7 q r SOUND 12 B I T e 15:55 w
a Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 49)
B Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
C Tape Running Indicator ( 墌 pg. 19)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
D Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 39)
E
F Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( 墌 pg. 38)
H REC: (Appears during recording.) ( 墌 pg. 19)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby
I Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode
J 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode.
K Wind Cut Indicator ( 墌 pg. 39)
M Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) ( 墌 pg. 39)
N SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator
墌 pg. 38) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds
after turning on the camcorder.)
L
R
: Auxiliary Microphone Level
Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1152
(1152 x 864), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640
B
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as
Navigation thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.
E Picture Quality: (FINE) and
(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (
F Remaining Number Of Shots ( 墌 pg. 28)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)
During E-Mail Clip Recording
1 6 0 E C L I P 0 h 10 m
00 : 15 a Image Size: 160 (160 x 120)
b Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 28, 32) c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 32)
d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail
墌 pg. 32) e E-Mail Clip Recording Time (墌 pg. 32)
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During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
8 9
1
2 1 5 x W T
O 0
3
4
5
6
7
BRIGHT
50m
1 0 .
1
1
1
0 :
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0
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5
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B
C LED Light Indicator ( 墌 pg. 43)
D White Balance Indicator ( 墌 pg. 47)
E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
: Backlight Compensation Indicator
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( 墌 pg. 45)
F Selected Program AE With Special Effects
G Iris Lock Indicator ( 墌 pg. 46)
H Approximate Zoom Ratio ( 墌 pg. 20)
J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)
SLOW: (Appears when using Live Slow.)
K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
L Battery Remaining Power Indicator
N Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
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During Video Playback
1 2 3 4 5 6
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1
L
/ M I X
L
R
MIC
BLANK SEARCH
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON
TO CANCEL
50m
V O L U M E
2 0 : 2 1 : 2 5
1 0 .
1
1
1
0 :
.
0
0
5
0
7
0 9 8
a Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 41)
B Blank Search Indicator ( 墌 pg. 22)
C
: Live Slow Indicator ( 墌 pg. 43)
E 4: Playback
5: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3: Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/
Slow-Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing ( 墌 pg. 55)
G Battery Remaining Power Indicator
I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( 墌 pg. 22)
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD
monitor/Viewfinder) ( 墌 pg. 17)
K
L
: Auxiliary Microphone Level
R Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is
connected during Audio Dubbing. 墌 pg. 55)
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During D.S.C. Playback
BR I GHT
2
100-0013
50m
4 3
a Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 31)
B Folder/File Number ( 墌 pg. 31)
C Battery Remaining Power Indicator
D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment.
So, for important recordings, we recommend using
SP mode.
It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.
Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.
Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 62 – 64.
Before Using This Camcorder
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark .
Make sure you only use memory cards with the
.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and
“ memory cards marked “ ” or
” can be used with this unit.
Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.
If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette
(optional).
Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.
Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.
● Microsoft ®
and Windows
®
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
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Provided Accessories
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NOTES:
● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. a AC Adapter AP-V17E or AP-V14E b Power Cord (only for AP-V14E) c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d AV Cable e Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone,
f USB Cable
g Core Filter [large] (for USB cable 墌 pg. 13
for attachment) h Core Filter [small] x 3 (for Audio extension cable and AC Adapter’s cable
attachment)
i Core Filter (for AV cable 墌 pg. 13 for
attachment) j CD-ROM k Cable Adapter l Remote Control Unit RM-V720U m Lithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
n Shoulder Strap (墌 pg. 12 for attachment)
o Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment)
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote
Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
Place here during shooting.
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GETTING STARTED
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.
Buckle
How To Use The Audio Extension Cable
When using an optional external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable
(with a core filter attached), then connect the
Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The
core filter reduces interference. (
Strap guide
Open the cover.
2
To MIC
Eyelet
1
3
Core filter
Audio extension cable (provided)
Stereo microphone
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How To Attach The Core Filter
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.
Core filter
3 cm
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Power
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.
Charging The Battery Pack
BATT. RELEASE
Open the cover.
Battery pack
Arrow
Battery pack mount
To
DC connector mark
3
Wind once.
Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
Power switch
POWER/CHARGE lamp
AC Adapter
(ex. AP-V14E)
NOTES:
● Take care not to damage the cable.
● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder.
Power cord
To AC outlet
1
Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2
With the arrow on the battery pack pointing right, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.
3
Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks in place b.
4
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
5
Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter
(AP-V14E only).
6
Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The
POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
7
When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
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GETTING STARTED
To detach the battery pack
Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
Battery pack
BN-VF707U*
BN-VF714U
BN-VF733U
Charging time
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.
Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.
* Provided
NOTES:
● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-
VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
● 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.
● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
● Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder.
● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps
2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery
Maximum continuous recording time
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-VF707U* 1 hr.
1 hr. 15 min.
BN-VF714U 2 hr. 5 min.
BN-VF733U 4 hr. 50 min.
2 hr. 35 min.
6 hr. 5 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 repeatedly.
• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
• The LED Light is used.
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.
1) Make sure the battery is attached and the
Power Switch is set to “OFF”.
2) Open the LCD monitor fully.
3) Press BATT. DATA, and the battery status screen appears.
● It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the
LCD monitor is closed.
● It is displayed for 5 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.
● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press BATT. DATA several times, there may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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Using AC Power
Perform steps
4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to
240 V.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.
To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication
If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Power Switch
Lock Button
POWER/
CHARGE lamp
VIDEO/MEMORY
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power
Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
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M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
● Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.
● Allows you to set various playback functions
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ /
( 墌 pg. 41), still images are recorded both on
” the tape and the memory card.
MEMORY:
● Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.
● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” 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.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
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Language Settings
The language on the display can be changed.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 墌 pg. 19)
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press
“n”, and press SET. The
ERA
BRIGHT
D
ON S CRE E N
I S P LA Y
– LC D / T
CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
I O LEV .
V
AU D
/ T I ME – AU T O
CO DE –
–
OF F
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
– ON
5
Press
“LANGUAGE”, and press
RETUR N
2 0.
1
1
7
2 . 0 5
: 3 0
SET.
6
Press the desired language, and
ERA D I S P LA Y press SET.
7
Press
“BRETURN”, and press
SET twice. The Menu
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
LANGUAGE –
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
PORTUGUÊS
РУССКИЙ
Screen closes.
Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off
1
Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings”
above.
2
Press or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET. The parameter for “Day” is highlighted.
3
Press the day, and press SET.
Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.
4
Press
“BRETURN”, and press
SET twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
C M ERA D I S P LA Y
CL C
J
2 0.
1
1
7
2 . 0 5
: 3 0
Grip Adjustment
1
Adjust the velcro strip.
2
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
3
Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the
Recording Start/Stop
Button, Power Switch and
Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.
3
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Dioptre Adjustment Control
Example:
PAUSE
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.
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Brightness Adjustment Of The
Display
1
Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock
MENU
Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor
● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set
<
“PRIORITY” to “FINDER”
3
Press MENU. The
Menu Screen appears.
SET
BRIGHT
>
4
Press or to select “n”, and press SET.
The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
5
Press or to select “BRIGHT”, and press
SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.
6
Press < or > until the appropriate brightness is reached.
7
Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display.
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.
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
Cassette holder cover
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT
Erase protection tab
Cassette holder
Make sure the window side is facing out.
1
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 labelled “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.
● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.
● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.
3
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place.
To protect valuable recordings
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.
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NOTES:
● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
● 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.
Loading/Unloading A Memory
Card
Memory card
(optional)
Clipped edge
Card Cover
(MEMORY CARD)
NOTES:
● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognise whether or not the card is installed.
Write/erase protection tab Label
1
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2
Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3
To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
4
Close the card cover.
To protect valuable files (available only for
SD Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.
This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to
“LOCK” before loading it.
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NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 17)
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Zoom Lever
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
Lock Button
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
1
2
Open the LCD monitor fully.
3
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
“PAUSE” is displayed.
● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 38.
5
To start recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress.
6
To stop recording, press the Recording Start/
Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the
Record-Standby mode.
Approximate recording time
Tape
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
SP
Recording mode
LP
45 min.
90 min.
120 min.
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NOTES:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for
5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of
● To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 37, 39.
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.
● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the
LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
180˚
90˚
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NOTES:
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set
“PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM
● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not
Zooming
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”.
● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
1 xW T
10 x W T
1 0 xW T
20xW T
40xW T
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur
when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (
Journalistic Shooting
In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results.
Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).
Self Recording
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it faces forward, point the lens toward yourself and start recording.
Self
Recording
Digital zoom zone
15X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
( 墌 pg. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the
● Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.
Display
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
(25 frames = 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.
● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.
● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
● When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape.
● When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
NOTES:
● The time code cannot be reset.
● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.
● The time code is displayed only when “TIME
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Quick Review
Enables to check the end of the last recording.
1) Press Q.REVIEW during the Recording-
Standby mode.
2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
● Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search
( 墌 pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to
start recording, then engage the Still Playback
2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.
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Normal Playback
VIDEO/
MEMORY
MENU
4 /9 /
Power Switch
VOL. +/–
Lock Button
3 8/ 5
SET
Speaker
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4
To start playback, press 4/9.
5
To stop playback, press 8.
● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards
“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume.
NOTES:
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.
● If 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”.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about
3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.
1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. 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
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5
Press MENU to select “t”. The VIDEO
Menu appears.
6
Press or to select “BLANK SRCH”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
7
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● 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 8.
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NOTES:
● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.
● 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.
Connections To A TV Or VCR
To S connector
Open the cover.
S cable
(optional)
1 2
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch
To TV or VCR
To AV connector
VCR
3
AV cable
(provided)
4
Cable
Adapter*
TV
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A Black to S-VIDEO IN (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.)
B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/
VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
C Red to AUDIO R IN**
D White to AUDIO L IN**
* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
** Not required for watching still images only.
NOTES:
● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/ video cable.
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the
JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its
availability. Make sure to connect the end with
a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
1
Make sure all units are turned off.
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step
If not, go to step
3
Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6
Start playback on the camcorder. ( 墌 pg. 22)
To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV
● Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.
● Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.
● Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.
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NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” 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.
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Playback Using The Remote
Control
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause,
Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible.
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one lithium battery
(CR2025).
2
1
Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock
1
Lock tab
1 tab.
2
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.
3
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor.
The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor use is
5 m.
Remote sensor
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
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Buttons And Functions
A Infrared beam transmitting window
● Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
B PAUSE Button
C SLOW Rewind Button (墌 pg. 26)
D REW Button
● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape
● Displays previous file in a memory card
G DISPLAY Button (墌 pg. 23, 52)
H SLOW Forward Button (墌 pg. 26)
I PLAY Button
● Starts Playback of a tape (墌 pg. 22)
● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory
J FF Button
● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape
● Displays next file in a memory card (墌 pg. 29)
L STOP Button
● Stops Auto Playback (墌 pg. 30)
N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌 pg. 27)
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The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
o Zoom (T/W) Buttons
(Also available with the Power Switch set to
“PLAY”) p START/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/
Stop Button on the camcorder.
q S.SHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
(Also available with the Power Switch set to
“PLAY”)
.
PAUSE or
(Up)
Zoom (T/W)
SLOW (YI)
PLAY
SLOW (IU)
(Left)
SHIFT
(Right)
STOP or
(Down)
Slow-Motion Playback
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.
● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE
(9).
● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from
Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
During normal or still playback, press SLOW
(IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or
IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.
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Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).
● To zoom out, press the Zoom
Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture.
While holding down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right),
(Up) and (Down).
● To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback.
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.
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Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image.
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
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.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the
Cinema mode for a classic look.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
1) To start playback, press PLAY
EFFECT ON/OFF
EFFECT
(U).
2) Press
EFFECT. The
PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.
3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.
● The selected function is activated and after
2 seconds the menu disappears.
● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT
ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press
EFFECT ON/OFF again.
● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2
above.
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Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still
Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
● Loading a Memory Card (墌 pg. 18)
VIDEO/
MEMORY
SNAPSHOT
Power Switch
Lock Button
1
Remove the lens cap.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 墌 pg. 19)
3
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“MEMORY”.
4
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,
5
Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “ ” indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.
● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame.
● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting
● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,
NOTE:
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
Approximate Number of Storable Images
● The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.
SD Memory Card
Image Size/Picture Quality
8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB
640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425
640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285
1024 x 768/FINE
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1152 x 864/FINE
1152 x 864/STANDARD
21
65
13
45
47
145
29
95
95
310
60
205
200
640
125
425
1600 x 1200/FINE 8 19 41 80
1600 x 1200/STANDARD 28 60 130 275
Image Size/Picture Quality
640 x 480/FINE
640 x 480/STANDARD
1024 x 768/FINE
1024 x 768/STANDARD
1152 x 864/FINE
1152 x 864/STANDARD
1600 x 1200/FINE
1600 x 1200/STANDARD
MultiMediaCard
8 MB 16 MB 32 MB
55
190
105
320
215
645
25
75
50 100
160 320
16
50
10
34
32 60
105 216
21
65
42
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK
Normal Playback Of Images
Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
MENU SEL
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Interval Shooting
During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting.
1
● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.
2
Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting
3
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4
Press SNAPSHOT.
● First shot is taken after 2 seconds.
● The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken.
● The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken.
● The next shot is being taken automatically when
the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.
5
Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.
To cancel Interval Shooting mode
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
● To distinguish between still images taken in
Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended that you reset the file names before
● Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full.
● The function “Animation” in the provided software
“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create movie files from the captured still images
(Windows
®
only). To create movie files with the
Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images” in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.
Power Switch
Lock Button
VIDEO/
MEMORY
< > SET
1
Load a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 18)
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“MEMORY”.
3
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been played back at the last time is displayed.
4
If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,
墌 pg. 30) screen appears, press SEL. The
MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
5
Press or to select “IMAGE”, and press
SET. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.
6
Press < to display the previous file. Press > to display the next file.
NOTE:
Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” and
“1024 x 768” will be displayed as thumbnails only.
These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a
PC.
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control.
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of
2
Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.
● If you press < during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order.
● If you press > during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.
3
To end Auto Playback, press 8.
Playback Of Video Clips
memory card.
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of
2
If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SEL. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
3
Press
“E-MAIL CLIP”, and press
SET. The video clip
E - M A I L C L I P playback screen (E-MAIL
CLIP) appears.
4
Press < to select the previous file. Press > to select the next file.
5
To start playback, press 4/9.
6
To stop playback, press 8.
NOTES:
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.
● You can also view video clips on your PC by using
Windows
®
Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the instructions of PC and software.
Index Playback Of Files
You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.
1
For Index Playback of image files, perform steps
1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images”
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps
1 – 3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” on the
left column.
2
Press INDEX. The
Index Screen of the
Selected file selected type of file appears.
1 2
3
3
Press > or < to move the frame to the desired
4 5 6
7 8 9 file.
● Press < to display the previous page. Press > Index number to display the next page.
4
Press SET. The selected file is displayed.
Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
FOLDER: Folder name
FILE: File name
DATE: Date the file was made
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SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Picture quality (IMAGE only)
TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is
protected from accidental erasure. ( 墌 pg. 33)
● Press the INFO Button again to close the
Information Screen.
NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
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Removing On-Screen Display
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of
2
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Press or to select “DISPLAY”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
4
Press or to select “OFF”, and press SET.
The operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear.
● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.
Operation mode indicator
Folder/file number
100-0013
M E NU
50m D I SPLAY OF F
ON
RETURN
Battery remaining power indicator
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.
E-Mail Clip Recording
You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail.
To make video clips from real-time camera image
1
2
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“MEMORY”.
3
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4
Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip
Remaining time
E C L I I
Record-Standby mode.
● “E-CLIP” appears.
5
Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to start recording.
1 6
00 : 00
STANDBY
6
Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
7
Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
Approximate recording time
Image Size
160 x 120
8 MB
SD Memory Card
16 MB 32 MB 64 MB
7 min.
15 min.
33 min.
68 min.
To make video clips from recorded video footage
1
2
3
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
5
Press 4/9 to start video playback.
6
Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip
Record-Standby mode.
● “E-CLIP” appears.
● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or press 8 to stop video playback.
7
At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail
Clip Recording.
8
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.
● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
9
Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.
NOTES:
● Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes.
● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.
Image Size
160 x 120
8 MB
8 min.
MultiMediaCard
16 MB 32 MB
17 min.
34 min.
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Dubbing Still Images Recorded On
A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.
1
2
Load a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 18)
3
Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.
(except “SLOW”,
4
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
5
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
6
Set “
COPY” to “ON”.
7
Press 4/9 to start playback.
8
At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to engage Still Playback.
9
To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
● The “
” indication appears during dubbing.
NOTES:
● To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step
the remote control. ( 墌 pg. 27)
● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
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NOTE:
If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder
(such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
Protecting Files
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.
1
To protect the file...
...for images, display its playback screen.
...for video clips, display its playback screen.
2
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Press or to select “PROTECT”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
To protect the currently displayed file
4
Press or to select
“CURRENT”, and press
SET. The PROTECT
M E NU
PROTECT CUR RENT
PROT . AL L
CANC . AL L screen appears.
5
Press < or > to select the desired file.
6
Press or to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
RETURN
P ROTECT
SET.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
all files you want to protect.
PROTECTED
RETURN
Resetting The File Name
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files.
1
To reset the file name...
...for images, display its playback screen.
...for video clips, display its playback screen.
2
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Press or to select “NO. RESET”, and press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.
4
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.
To protect all files stored in the memory card
4
Press or to select “PROT.ALL”, and press
SET. The PROTECT screen appears.
5
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
● If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected.
● When the memory card is initialised or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.
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To Remove Protection
Before doing the following, perform steps
To remove protection from the currently displayed file
4
Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press
SET. The PROTECT screen appears.
5
Press < or > to select the desired file.
6
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to
remove protection.
Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
1
To delete the file...
...for images, display its playback screen.
...for video clips, display its playback screen.
2
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Press or to select “DELETE”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card
4
Press or to select “CANC.ALL”, and press
SET. The PROTECT screen appears.
5
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
To delete the currently displayed file
4
Press
“CURRENT”, and press
M E NU
SET. The DELETE screen appears.
5
Press < or > to select the desired file.
6
Press
“EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● To cancel deletion, select
“RETURN”.
all files you want to delete.
DELETE CUR
ALL
RENT
RETURN
D ELETE
DELETE?
EXECUTE
RETURN
NOTE:
If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.
To delete all files stored in the memory card
4
Press or to select “ALL”, and press SET.
The DELETE screen appears.
5
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
NOTES:
● Protected files (墌 pg. 33) cannot be deleted. To
delete them, remove protection first.
● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.
Check files before deleting.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
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Setting Print Information (DPOF
Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the
memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One
Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still
NOTES:
● If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically.
● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of
2
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Press or to select
“DPOF”, and press SET.
M E NU
The Sub Menu appears.
4
Press or to select
“ALL 1”, and press SET.
The DPOF screen appears.
5
Press or to select
“EXECUTE”, and press
DPOF CUR RENT
AL L 1
RESET
RETURN
DPOF
SET. The normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select
“RETURN”.
AL L 1 ?
EXECUTE
RETURN
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1
Perform steps
2
Press or to select
“CURRENT”, and press
DPOF
SET. The DPOF screen appears.
3
Press or to select the desired file.
SHEETS
0 0
RETURN
4
Press or to select the number indication
(00), and press SET.
5
Select the number of prints by pressing to
DPOF increase the number, or to decrease the number,
SHEETS and press SET.
for the desired number of
0 5 prints.
● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
● To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number.
6
Press or to select
“RETURN”, and press
DPOF
SET. The “SAVE?” appears.
● If you did not change any settings in step
SAVE?
EXECUTE
CANCEL reappears.
7
Press or to select “EXECUTE” to save the setting you have just made, and press SET.
● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.
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To Reset The Number Of Prints
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still
2
Press or to select “RESET”, and press
SET. The DPOF screen appears.
3
Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press
SET. The normal playback screen appears.
● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.
CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
Initialising A Memory Card
You can initialise a memory card any time.
After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
“MEMORY”.
2
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press
“FORMAT”, and press
F ORMAT
SET. The FORMAT
ERASE AL L
EX I ST I NG DATA?
screen appears.
5
Press
“EXECUTE”, and press
EXECUTE
RETURN
SET. The memory card is initialised.
● When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES
STORED” or “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” appears.
● To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.
CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
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Changing The Menu Settings
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings.
VIDEO/
MEMORY MENU
Power Switch
SET
Lock Button
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Menus without Sub Menus
v WIPE/FADER
r PROGRAM AE
u W. BALANCE
Selected menu icon blinks.
Selected parameter
P ROG RA M A E
SP
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TWILIGHT
SEPIA
MONOTONE
CLASSIC FILM
STROBE the desired parameter.
● Example: r PROGRAM
AE Menu
2) Press SET. Selection is complete. The Menu
Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
3) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.
1
For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or
“MEMORY”.
● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
For Video Playback Menus:
● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.
2
3
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press or to select the desired function, and press SET. The selected function menu appears.
Screen for Video and
D.S.C. Recording Menu
Screen for Video
Playback Menu
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Menus with Sub Menus
q MANUAL
墌 pg. 39) s SYSTEM ( 墌 pg. 39)
n CAMERA DISPLAY
o DSC ( 墌 pg. 41) t VIDEO ( 墌 pg. 41)
n VIDEO DISPLAY
1) Press or to select the desired function, and press SET. The
Sub Menu appears.
● Example: m CAMERA
Menu
2) Press or to select the desired parameter.
3) Press SET. Selection
Selected menu icon blinks.
Selected function
RE
CA ME R A
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UP
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RETUR N
Sub Menu
RE
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R A
– is complete.
● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.
4) Press SET. The
RE
CA ME R A
C MOD E –
D M OD
SNAP/SLOW
E –
–
–
UP
GAT I O N
–
–
1 2
6 0
FU
B x
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AG C
MA N U A L
Menu Screen returns.
● Repeat the procedure if RETUR N you wish to set other function menus.
5) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Recording Menus
CAMERA
The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”.
However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
SNAP/SLOW
[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
NEGA: Nega mode
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
SLOW: Live Slow mode
REC MODE
[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 55) and Insert Editing
( 墌 pg. 56) are possible on tapes recorded in the
SP mode.
● If the recording mode is 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
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio
Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the
48 kHz mode of previous models)
ZOOM
15X: When set to “15X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
[60X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification.
700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
[FULL] NEGA PIN-UP FRAME
For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow”
墌 pg. 43) and “Snapshot (For Video
GAIN UP
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO : 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.
NAVIGATION
[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be
5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time.
For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short
scenes with the thumbnail images. ( 墌 pg. 49)
However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended.
OFF: Disables the function.
● The “
” indicator appears when
“NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.
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MANUAL
The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
DIS
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the
Stabiliser cannot be used.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
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SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The
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.
D.WIDE* : The indicator appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from
0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
5S
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.
By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.
TELE MACRO
WIND CUT
[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
SYSTEM
The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 50 cm.
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
WIDE MODE
BEEP
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
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
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect.
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The 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.
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REMOTE
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
BRIGHT
墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The
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”.
● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
● 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:
● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to
“OFF”.
PRIORITY
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
CAM RESET
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset.
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.
CAMERA DISPLAY
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to
“A”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except
“BRIGHT” and “AUDIO LEV.” are effective only for shooting.
[ ] = Factory-preset
ON SCREEN
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
DATE/TIME
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from
“OFF” to “A” or “M”.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.
● The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote
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. ( 墌 pg. 21)
LANGUAGE
[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH /
ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS /
PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / / /
The language setting can be changed.
AUDIO LEV.
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear.
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is
CLOCK ADJ.
墌 pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”
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DSC
QUALITY
[FINE] / STANDARD
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and
STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of
memory card being used. ( 墌 pg. 28)
IMAGE SIZE
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / [1152 x 864] /
1600 x 1200
The Image Size mode can be selected to best
NOTE:
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
REC SELECT
[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.
/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP/SLOW” selection in CAMERA
Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.
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INT.TIME
15SEC / 30SEC / [1MIN] / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN /
30MIN / 60MIN
Allows you to select the shooting interval for
Playback Menus
VIDEO
[ ] = 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 37, select “SOUND MODE” or
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
SOUND MODE
[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and
“R” channels in stereo.
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : 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. ( 墌 pg. 55)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
INT.SHOT
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Enables interval shooting. ( 墌 pg. 29)
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REC MODE [SP] / LP
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder
COPY
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.)
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a
tape to a memory card. ( 墌 pg. 33)
NAVI.DEL.
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN
墌 pg. 50, “To delete thumbnail images”
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
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.
● When the date is changed during playback.
TIME CODE [OFF] / ON
LANGUAGE
[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH /
ESPAÑOL / ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS /
PORTUGUÊS / РУССКИЙ / / / /
The language setting can be changed.
AUDIO LEV.
OFF / [ON]
BLANK SRCH
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
● The parameters are the same as in the
VIDEO DISPLAY
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except
“BRIGHT” and “AUDIO LEV.”.
● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description
[ ] = Factory-preset
BRIGHT
墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The
ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
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LED Light
LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or
D.S.C. shooting.
1
Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting.
OFF: Turns off the light.
ON: The light is on always. (
LED Light appears.)
AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark. ( 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.
● If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-
Scope 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 LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly blurred.
Live Slow
This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2
Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.
墌 pg. 37, 38) The Live Slow indicator “
” appears.
3
Press SLOW during recording or playback.
● The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for
1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes.
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5-Second Recording
Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.
1
● The “5S” indicator appears.
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.
● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts,
Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
3
To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop
Button in step
2, select the desired Snapshot
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.
NOTE:
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second
Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
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Night-Scope
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.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Night-Scope indicator “ ” appears.
● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 25 times sensitivity.
● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.
To deactivate Night-Scope
Set “r” to “OFF” so that the Night-Scope indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:
• Some modes of “Program AE With Special
• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu ( 墌 pg. 38).
• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu ( 墌 pg. 39).
● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3
Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.
墌 pg. 37, 38) The Snapshot indicator “
” appears.
4
Press SNAPSHOT.
● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
● The “O” 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 during recording.
A still image will be recorded for approx.
6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or
“M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides
an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)
● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC
SELECT” is set to “ /
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Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to
“M”.
2
Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.
3
Press < or > to focus on a subject.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
Manual focus indicator further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
4
Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to
“A”.
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.
● 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, onecolour 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
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Exposure Control
Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:
● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3
To brighten the image, press >. To darken the image, press <. (maximum ±6)
● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight
● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is
set to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( 墌 pg. 49)
4
Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.
To return to automatic exposure control
Select “AUTO” in step
Switch to “A”.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”
or “SNOW” ( 墌 pg. 48), or with the backlight
compensation.
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
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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:
● When shooting a moving subject.
● When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
SET for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.
4
Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to
“ ” and the iris is locked.
To return to automatic iris control
Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power
Switch to “A”.
● The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.
To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing
or . Then lock the iris in steps
automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step
exposure control and the iris become automatic.
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight
Compensation indicator “ ” appears.
To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator disappears.
NOTE:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
Spot Exposure Control
Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot
Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.
● A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.
3
Press > or < to select the desired spot metering area frame.
4
Press SET.
● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.
To lock the iris
After step
seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.
• “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( 墌 pg. 39)
• “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( 墌 pg. 48)
• Manual Exposure Control
● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.
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White Balance Adjustment
The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set “u” to the desired mode. ( 墌 pg. 37)
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
墌 “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
[ ] = Factory-preset
To return to automatic white balance
Set “u” to “AUTO”. ( 墌 pg. 37)
Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
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Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
1
Set the Power
Switch to “M”.
White paper
2
Select “MWB” in
“u W.BALANCE” menu. ( 墌 pg. 37)
● The indication blinks slowly.
3
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
4
Press and hold SET until begins blinking rapidly.
● When the setting is completed,
resumes normal blinking.
5
Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.
NOTES:
● In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
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Wipe Or Fader Effects
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.
1
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3
Set “v” to the desired mode. (
● 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
disappears.
NOTES:
● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop
Button.
● Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects.
(See the right column.) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white.
WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the centre.
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE–DOOR: 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.
WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen.
Program AE With Special Effects
1
Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2
Set “r” to the desired mode. (
● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated.
● The selected effect indicator appears.
To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step
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-Scope.
● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is selected.
● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.
(See the left column.) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.
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PROGRAM AE
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/
SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/
SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.
Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.
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 extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look
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 to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually.
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SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the
Cinema mode for a classic look.
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.
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Navigation Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
Before continuing
To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch to “VIDEO”.
To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically
1
Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation
● If the “ ” indicator appears blinking on the screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card is loaded.
2
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
● When the recording time is over the navigation time set in step
” appears briefly, then the image of the point where recording is started is captured and stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before “ ” stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognised is captured.
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
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To make thumbnail images after video recording manually
1
Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”.
2
Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.
3
After the recording, press STORE.
● The “
” indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
NOTES:
● The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it
“ reaches 10 or less. If “REC SELECT” is set to
/ ” in DSC Menu, the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.
● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work properly.
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (Navigation Search)
1
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2
Press INDEX during video playback or stop mode.
● The loaded cassette’s
NAV I GA T I ON
Navigation thumbnail
TC
4
: 1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5 image screen appears.
DATE : 2 3 : 2 9
1 2 3
3
Press >/</ / to select the desired image, and
4 5 press SET.
● The “NAVIGATION
SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.
To cancel Navigation search midway
Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.
To add thumbnail images during video playback
1
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2
Press 4/9 to start video playback.
3
Press STORE at the desired point.
● The “
” indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
To delete thumbnail images
1
Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2
Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3
Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
4
Press
“NAVI.DEL.”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
5
By pressing or :
V
AT I
MOD
I D
O D E
ON
E
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OF
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F
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A
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IMAGE SEL.
TAPE SEL.
ALL
RETURN
RETUR N Select “IMAGE SEL.” to delete the currently displayed thumbnail image.
Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image.
Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images stored in the memory card at once.
6
Press SET. The
NAVIGATION screen
NAV I G A T I O N
DEL ETE CURRENT ?
appears.
7
Press
“EXECUTE”, and press
2 6 .
1 2 .
0 4
EXECUTE
RETURN
1 5 : 0 0
SET.
● Press < to display the previous image. Press > to display the next image.
● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video playback.
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CAUTION:
Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided
AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
NOTES:
● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognise Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation
Function properly.
● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear:
“UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION”, “THIS
MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE”.
● If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s thumbnail images. We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape.
● Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise, Navigation Function does not work properly.
● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card.
● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card.
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Dubbing To A VCR
To S connector
Open the cover.
S cable
(optional)
1 2
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out Select
Switch
To VCR
VCR
To AV connector
3
AV cable
(provided)
4
Cable
Adapter*
TV
A To S-VIDEO IN**
B Yellow to VIDEO IN
C Red to AUDIO R IN
D White to AUDIO L IN
* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.
** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.
NOTES:
● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:
Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.
CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/ video cable.
● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the
JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
1
Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.
2
Start playback on the camcorder. (
3
At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)
4
To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
● To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV
• Date/time
Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”.
墌 pg. 37, 42) Or, press DISPLAY on the
remote control to turn on/off the date indication.
• Time code
Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.
• Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/
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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped
With A DV Connector (Digital
Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
To DV OUT
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
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1
Make sure all units are turned off.
2
Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3
Start playback on the camcorder. (
4
At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit’s instruction manual.)
5
To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
● 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
this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 27) or “Playback
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To DV IN
Video unit equipped with DV connector
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Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable
PC
To USB
USB cable
(provided)
To USB connector
OR
To DV OUT
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
To DV connector
PC with DV connector
When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.
● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder.
● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.
[A] Using USB cable
It is possible to do the following thing:
● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.
If you are using a Windows
®
XP, you can use
Windows
®
Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the
Windows
®
Messenger.
NOTES:
● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC
CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software and drivers.
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
(
墌 pg. 15)
● Never connect the USB cable and the DV
cable simultaneously to the camcorder.
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.
● 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.
● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.
“USB” appears on the LCD monitor while the
PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC.
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while
“USB” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
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Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.
● Use the provided remote control.
Microphone Connector
Speaker
REW
INSERT
START/
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
A.DUB
Stereo Microphone
1
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).
2
While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC” indicators appear.
3
Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.
Speak into the microphone.
● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).
4
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9), then STOP (8).
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To hear the dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.
NOTES:
● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Dubbing.
● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at
12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the
TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
● If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where
16-BIT recording began.
● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, Audio
Dubbing stops.
● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector.
● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled.
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Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points. The original audio remains unchanged.
● Use the provided remote control.
NOTES:
● Before performing the following steps, make sure
that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
1
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at
2
Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located, then press PAUSE (9).
3
Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.
4
Press START/STOP to begin editing.
● Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step
● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.
5
To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then STOP (8).
NOTES:
● Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 48) can
be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
● During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.
● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.
Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank
portion, Insert Editing stops. ( 墌 pg. 60)
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
Power
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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.
H Re-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with special effects and
Digital Zoom does not work.
● 15X optical zoom is selected.
H Set “ZOOM” to “60X” or “700X”. ( 墌 pg. 38)
● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
“MEMORY”.
H Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
Video and D.S.C. Playback
No power is supplied.
● The power is not connected properly.
H Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( 墌 pg. 15)
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
H Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach
● The battery is dead.
H Replace the dead battery with a fully charged
Video and D.S.C. Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
H Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.
● “TAPE END” appears.
H Replace with new cassette. ( 墌 pg. 17)
● The cassette holder cover is open.
H Close the cassette holder cover.
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
● This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
● This is not a malfunction.
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.
H Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for
● The cassette holder cover is open.
H Close the cassette holder cover. ( 墌 pg. 17)
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
H Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.
● Focus is set to the Manual mode.
H Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( 墌 pg. 45)
● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
H Clean the lens and check the focus again.
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.
● The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL
Menu.
H Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu.
Snapshot mode cannot be used.
● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
H Disengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.
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The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.
H Find a white subject and compose your shot so
that it also appears in the frame. (
The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.
● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
H Press BACK LIGHT. ( 墌 pg. 46)
The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
● The subject is too bright.
H Set “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( 墌 pg. 49)
White Balance cannot be activated.
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
H Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone
(MONOTONE) mode before setting White
The Black & White Fader does not work.
● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
H Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone
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”.
H If you want the lighting to look more natural, set
“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (
Other problems
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.
● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.
H To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to
● The battery pack is not attached firmly.
H Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach
“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.
● The date/time is not set.
H Set the date/time. ( 墌 pg. 16)
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.
H Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted.
● Files stored in the memory card are protected.
H Remove protection from the files stored in the
memory card and delete them. ( 墌 pg. 33)
When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
● This is not a malfunction.
H By recording with “DIS” activated ( 墌 pg. 37, 39)
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.
H Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate it.
Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.
● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the
LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
H Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD
● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
H Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Coloured bright spots appear all over the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
The cassette will not load properly.
● The battery’s charge is low.
H Install a fully charged battery. ( 墌 pg. 13)
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Warning Indications
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
H Push in the memory card a few more times.
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.
H Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to
● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
H Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
H If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open
An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.
● A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.
H
The remote control does not work.
● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
● The remote control does not point at the remote sensor.
H Point at the remote sensor. ( 墌 pg. 25)
● The remote control batteries are exhausted.
H Replace the batteries with fresh ones. ( 墌 pg. 25)
Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level
High Exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. (
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to
“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or
“M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
CONDENSATION, OPERATION
PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the
Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT
Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
SET DATE/TIME!
● Appears when the date/time is not set.
● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.
Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
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LENS CAP
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
A. DUB ERROR!
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a
blank portion of a tape. ( 墌 pg. 55)
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED
TAPE>
<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION
TAB>
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a
tape recorded in the LP mode. (
● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a
tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. ( 墌 pg. 55)
● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to
INSERT ERROR!
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank
INSERT ERROR!
<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>
<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED
TAPE>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION
TAB>
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape
● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set
MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.
HDV
Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder.
?
Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.
COPYING FAILED
● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.
● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card:
• when no memory card is loaded.
• when the memory card’s memory is full.
• when the memory card is not formatted.
• when a write-protected SD Memory Card is
MEMORY CARD!
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card.
PLEASE FORMAT
Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialised. Initialise the memory card.
NO IMAGES STORED
Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.
NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED
Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.
CARD ERROR!
Appears when the camcorder does not recognise the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted.
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CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION
SWITCH
● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the
SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.
● Appears when you attempt MEMORY
SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY
The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply
(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE
EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE
The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and reinsert 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.
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Cleaning The Camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.
To clean the exterior
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
To clean the lens
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
● Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack,
Terminals 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, 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 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.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder.
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
Operation: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 50°C
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:
● 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 generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
... vertically, in their original cases.
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Memory Cards
To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:
● During use
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or
MultiMediaCard mark.
... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting.
● While the memory card is being accessed
(during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.)
... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder.
● Store memory cards
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration.
... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).
LCD Monitor
● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO
NOT
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom.
● To prolong service life
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
● 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.
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● For safety, DO NOT
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use.
● Avoid using the unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove.
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
● DO NOT leave the unit
... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low (below
35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
● 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.
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CAUTIONS
● Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
... No picture during playback.
... Blocks of noise appear during playback.
... During recording or playback, the Head Clog
Warning indicator “ ” appears.
... Recording cannot be performed properly.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
How To Handle A CD-ROM
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.
● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
About moisture condensation
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,
AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
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Camcorder
For General
Power supply
DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption
Approx. 3.7 W (4 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)
Approx. 4.7 W (5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)
* Using LED Light
Dimensions (W x H x D)
75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)
Weight
Approx. 410 g (without battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap)
Approx. 490 g (incl. battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C
Operating humidity
35% to 80%
Storage temperature
–20°C to 50°C
Pickup
1/4.5" CCD
Lens
F 1.2, f = 3.0 mm to 45 mm, 15:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter
ø30.5 mm
LCD monitor
2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" colour LCD
Speaker
Monaural
LED Light
Effective distance: 1.5 m
For Digital Video Camera
Format
DV format (SD mode)
Signal format
PAL standard
Recording/Playback format
Video: Digital component recording
Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel
(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)
Cassette
Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)
SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
SPECIFICATIONS
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For Digital Still Camera
Storage media
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Compression system
JPEG (compatible)
File size
Still image:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1152 x 864 pixels/
1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)
Moving image:
1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)
Picture quality
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)
Approximate number of storable images
For Connectors
S
S-Video output:
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Ω, analogue
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75
Ω, analogue
AV
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Ω, analogue
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k
Ω, analogue, stereo
Microphone input
ø3.5 mm, stereo
DV
Output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant
USB
Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0* compliant
* Supports at the maximum of Full-Speed (12 Mbps) when using USB Mass Storage Class driver.
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output
DC 11 V G, 1 A
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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A
AC Adapter .................................................... 15
Animation ....................................................... 39
Audio Dubbing ............................................... 55
B
Backlight Compensation ................................ 46
Battery Pack ....................................... 13, 15, 62
Beep ............................................................... 39
Blank Search .................................................. 22
C
Changing The Menu Settings ................ 37 – 42
Charging The Battery Pack ............................ 13
Connection To A Personal Computer ............ 54
Connections To A TV Or VCR ....................... 23
D
Data Battery ................................................... 14
Date/Time Settings ........................................ 16
Deleting Files ................................................. 34
Demonstration Mode ...................................... 40
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) .................... 39
(Digital Print Order Format) ............... 35, 36
Dubbing .............................................. 33, 52, 53
E
E-Mail Clip Recording .................................... 32
Exposure Control ........................................... 45
I
Image Size ..................................................... 41
Initialising A Memory Card ............................. 36
Insert Editing .................................................. 56
Iris Lock .......................................................... 46
L
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .................... 16, 19
LED Light ....................................................... 43
Live Slow ........................................................ 43
Loading A Cassette ........................................ 17
Loading A Memory Card ................................ 18
M
Manual Focus ................................................ 45
Memory Card ........................................... 18, 63
Motor Drive Mode .......................................... 44
N
Navigation ................................................ 38, 49
Night-Scope ................................................... 44
P
Picture Quality ................................................ 41
Playback Sound ............................................. 41
Playback Special Effects ................................ 27
Power-Linked Operation ................................ 15
Program AE With Special Effects .................. 48
Q
Quick Review ................................................. 21
R
Recording Capacity
Memory Card .................................... 28, 32
Tape ........................................................ 19
Recording Media Selection ............................ 41
Remote Control .............................................. 25
Resetting The File Name ............................... 33
S
Self Recording ............................................... 20
Slow-Motion Playback .................................... 26
Snapshot Mode .............................................. 38
Sound Mode ............................................. 38, 41
Speaker Volume ............................................ 22
Specifications ................................................. 65
Spot Exposure Control ................................... 46
T
Tape Speed (REC MODE) ....................... 38, 42
Telephoto Setting ........................................... 39
Time Code ............................................... 21, 40
Tripod Mounting ............................................. 17
Troubleshooting ............................................. 57
W
Warning Indications ....................................... 59
White Balance ................................................ 47
Wide Mode ..................................................... 39
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................... 48
Z
Zooming ............................................. 20, 27, 38
5-Second Recording ...................................... 43
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© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
EK/EX
Printed in Malaysia
0205FOH-ID-VM
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