JVC Digital Camera GR DVP10 User Manual

ENGLISH  
AUTOMATIC  
DEMONSTRATION  
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
GETTING STARTED  
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GR-DVP10  
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PLAYBACK  
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA  
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
ADVANCED FEATURES  
REFERENCES  
TERMS  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
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LYT1284-001A  
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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.  
Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder  
from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate  
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different  
countries.)  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all 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.)  
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 manufacturers  
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.  
DONT 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.  
DONT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DONT 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.  
DONT 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.  
DONT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating  
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit  
the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DONT 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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the  
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided 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, 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.  
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom Microphone or  
MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone to the camcorders Info-Shoe.  
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “  
can be used with this unit.  
and memory cards marked “  
or  
Before recording an important scene…  
make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
make sure you only use memory cards with the mark  
.
or  
.
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.)  
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Provided Accessories  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
AA-V100EG or  
AA-V100EK  
Battery Pack  
BN-V107U-S  
DC Cord  
Remote Control  
Unit  
RM-V717U  
Cable Adapter  
CD-ROM  
AAA (R03) Battery  
x 2 (for remote  
control unit)  
USB Cable  
S/AV/Editing Cable  
Editing Extension Cable  
Memory Card 8 MB  
(Already inserted in  
the camcorder)  
Strap  
(pg. 7 for  
attachment)  
Grip Belt  
Audio Cable  
(for connection of  
optional headphones  
pg. 6)  
(pg. 6 for  
attachment)  
NOTES:  
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or  
more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end 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.  
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3) Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap h  
to the other eyelet.  
How To Use The Audio Cable  
When using optional headphones, connect to the  
provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached),  
then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The  
core filter reduces interference.  
Headphones  
4) Connect the strap g and h and thread the strap  
h through the buckle, then adjust the grip.  
(pg. 12)  
Audio cable  
(provided)  
More than 2 cm  
5) Attach the pad.  
Core filter  
To  
(headphones)  
How To Attach The Grip Belt  
1) Remove the pad and separate the two straps.  
2) Thread one end of the strap g through the eyelet,  
then pass the other end through the loop.  
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h
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3) Adjust the length with the adjuster.  
How To Attach The Strap  
1) Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet,  
then pass the other end through the loop.  
2) Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket.  
To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc.  
NOTES:  
You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by  
adjusting the length with the adjuster.  
Because the screw may cause damage to the  
camcorder, make sure to attach the screw to the  
tripod mounting socket when carrying the  
camcorder.  
Use the strap only with this camcorder.  
Do not grip the camcorder too firmly when the  
screw is attached. Doing so may cause damage to  
the tripod mounting socket.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Power .......................................................................10  
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ......................13  
Loading A Cassette  
Self-Timer .................................................................42  
Auto Focus ............................................................... 43  
Manual Focus ........................................................... 43  
Iris Lock ................................................................... 44  
Loading A Memory Card  
VIDEO RECORDING ....................................................17  
Tape Remaining Time ...............................................17  
Zooming ...................................................................18  
Still Playback ............................................................20  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV IN  
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV OUT  
Insert Editing ............................................................ 57  
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &  
PLAYBACK  
23  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................. 62  
Connection To A Personal Computer .......................62  
Using The Camcorder As A WebCam .......................63  
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ..............................23  
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................................................24  
Normal Playback Of Images .....................................24  
Auto Playback Of Images .........................................24  
Playback Of Video Clips ...........................................25  
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects .............................25  
Index Playback Of Files ............................................26  
Viewing File Information ..........................................26  
Removing On-Screen Display ...................................26  
Protecting Files .........................................................27  
Deleting Files ...........................................................28  
Resetting The File Name ...........................................29  
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) ...................29  
Initialising A Memory Card .......................................30  
REFERENCE  
64  
DETAILS .................................................................... 64  
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 65  
CAUTIONS ................................................................. 70  
USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 73  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 74  
INDEX ....................................................................... 76  
TERMS  
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Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to Aor Mand no cassette is in  
the camcorder.  
Automatic Demonstration  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO  
MODEis set to ON(factory-preset).  
Performing any operation during the  
demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more  
than 3 minute after that, the demonstration will  
resume.  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT Button  
Power Switch  
+, Button  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
To cancel Automatic Demonstration  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
Lock Button  
4 Press + or to select s SYSTEM, and press  
SET/SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.  
Sub Menu  
5 Press + or to select DEMO MODE, and press  
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.  
SYSTEM  
6 Press + or to select OFF, and press SET/  
SELECT.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
ON  
7 Press + or to select BRETURN, and press SET/  
SELECT twice. The normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
Slide the lens cover down to see the actual changes  
of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the  
LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
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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.  
Power  
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets  
you choose the most appropriate source of power.  
Do not use provided power supply units with other  
equipment.  
For other notes, pg. 64.  
About Batteries  
Charging The Battery Pack  
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorders DC cord  
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power cord  
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.  
3 Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark  
aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator  
begins blinking to indicate charging has started.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.  
4 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but  
stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery  
pack by pushing up the protruding part.  
5 Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power  
cord from the AC outlet.  
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.  
Battery  
pack  
Protruding part  
To AC outlet  
CHARGE  
indicator  
(green)  
POWER  
indicator  
(red)  
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  
re-attach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery  
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect  
performance.  
AC Power Adapter/  
Charger  
DC OUT connector  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
(If youre using a heating pad, make sure the battery  
pack does not come in direct contact with it.)  
BN-V107U  
Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
BN-V114U  
(optional)  
For other notes, pg. 64.  
Approx. 2 hr.  
NOTES:  
If the protective cap is attached to the battery  
pack, remove it first.  
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC  
Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging,  
power is supplied to the camcorder and charging  
stops.  
When charging the battery pack for the first time  
or after a long storage period, the CHARGE  
indicator may not light. In this case, remove the  
battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger,  
then try charging again.  
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Using The Battery Pack  
Using AC Power  
To AC outlet  
Power cord  
AC Power Adapter/  
Charger  
Notches  
POWER indicator  
(red)  
To DC OUT  
connector  
BATT. RELEASE  
Switch  
1 Align the battery packs two notches with the tabs  
on the camcorders battery pack mount.  
2 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into  
the battery pack mount.  
3 Firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack until it  
DC cord  
locks into place.  
To battery pack mount  
To detach the battery pack...  
While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, remove it.  
1 Make sure you unplug the camcorders DC cord  
from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
NOTE:  
When using the battery pack and the S/AV/Editing  
cable, disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable first  
(pg. 22), and then detach the battery pack.  
2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Chargers power cord  
into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.  
3 Attach the coupler part of the DC cord to the  
camcorders battery pack mount.  
Maximum continuous recording time  
4 Plug the DC cord to the DC OUT connector on  
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on  
the AC Power Adapter/Charger.  
BN-V107U  
1 hr.  
1 hr. 10 min.  
NOTES:  
BN-V114U  
(optional)  
The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
2 hr.  
2 hr. 20 min.  
NOTES:  
For other notes, pg. 64.  
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.  
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 camcorders power is turned off. Failure to  
do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.  
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Grip Adjustment  
Tripod Mounting  
1 Loosen the belt.  
Align the screw on the tripod with the camcorders  
mounting socket. Then tighten the screw.  
Some tripods are not equipped with studs.  
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 (SHUTTLE  
SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your  
preference.  
CAUTION:  
When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend  
its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised  
to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage  
to the unit by falling over.  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder  
1 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
While using the LCD monitor:  
2 Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open  
the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270º (90º  
downward, 180º upward).  
3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.  
While using the viewfinder:  
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.  
Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a  
click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during  
use.  
90˚  
180˚  
PAUSE  
Dioptre Adjustment  
Control  
NOTES:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during  
Interface Shooting. (pg. 18)  
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD  
monitor is opened, you can select which one to  
use. Set PRIORITYto the desired mode in  
SYSTEM Menu. (pg. 31, 38)  
Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a  
malfunction. (pg. 69)  
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Power Switch Position  
A (Full Auto Recording):  
Brightness Adjustment Of The  
Display  
Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or until the bright  
level indicator on the display moves and the  
appropriate brightness is reached.  
It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard  
recording.  
The Aindicator appears on the display.  
M (Manual Recording):  
Allows you to set various recording functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
If you want more creative capabilities than Full  
Auto Recording, try this mode.  
There is no indication on the display.  
MONITOR BRIGHT +/–  
OFF:  
BR I GHT  
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
P:  
Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
Allows you to play back a video clip on the  
memory card.  
Allows you to play back a digital sound effect in  
the memory card.  
Allows you to display a still image stored in the  
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in  
the memory card to a PC.  
Allows you to set various playback functions  
using the Menus. (pg. 31)  
Operation Mode  
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to  
any operation mode except OFFwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
Power Lamp  
Power Switch  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position  
VIDEO:  
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a  
tape. If REC SELECTis set to “  
/
(pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the  
tape and the memory card.  
Lock Button  
MEMORY:  
Allows you to record in a memory card or  
access data stored in a memory card.  
When the Power Switch is set to Aor M, the  
currently selected image size appears.  
Choose the appropriate operation mode according  
to your preference using the Power Switch and  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.  
Power-Linked Operation  
When the Power Switch is set to Aor M, you  
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/  
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in  
the viewfinder.  
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Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
Date/Time Settings  
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,  
but its display can be turned on or off during  
playback. (pg. 31, 41)  
To store the date/time in memory, the clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the  
camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an  
AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or  
while the battery pack attached to the camcorder  
continues to supply power, the clocks rechargeable  
lithium battery is always charged. However, if the  
camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the  
clocks lithium battery will become discharged and  
the date/time stored in memory will be lost. When  
this occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC  
outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for over  
24 hours to charge the clocks rechargeable lithium  
battery. Then perform the date/time setting before  
using the camcorder.  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT Button  
+, Button  
Power Lamp  
Power Switch  
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting  
the date/time.  
NOTE:  
Lock Button  
Even if you select CLOCK ADJ., if the parameter is  
not highlighted, the camcorders internal clock  
continues to operate. Once you move the highlight  
bar to the first date/time parameter (day), the clock  
stops. When you finish setting the minute and press  
SET/SELECT, the date and time begin operation from  
the date and time you have just set.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
WI PE / FADER  
3 Press MENU. The Menu  
OFF  
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
Screen appears.  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
4 Press + or to select  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK  
LCD / TV  
AUTO  
n DISPLAY, and press  
SET/SELECT. The CAMERA  
DISPLAY Menu appears.  
OFF  
2 0 . 12 . 04  
17 : 3 0  
ADJ .  
5 Press + or to select  
CLOCK ADJ., and press  
SET/SELECT. The  
RETURN  
parameter for Dayis highlighted.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
6 Press + or to input the  
day, and press SET/  
SELECT. Repeat to input  
the month, year, hour and  
minute.  
CLOCK  
ADJ .  
2 0 . 12 . 04  
17 : 3 0  
7 Press + or to select  
BRETURN, and press  
SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.  
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Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Loading A Cassette  
/Unloading A Cassette  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or  
eject a cassette.  
Tape  
SP  
30 min.  
LP  
30 min.  
45 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
90 min.  
1 Slide down 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.  
120 min.  
To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 31 and  
34.  
Do not touch internal components.  
NOTES:  
2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE”  
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to  
open. Do not apply force.  
to close the cassette holder.  
Be sure to press only the section labelled  
PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder;  
touching other parts may cause your finger to  
get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in  
injury or product damage.  
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.  
cassette holder recedes may cause damage to the  
camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a  
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the  
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder  
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is  
recommended to turn the power on before  
loading or unloading.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the battery packs 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.  
Cassette holder cover  
Cassette holder  
When resuming recording, once you open the  
cassette holder cover a blank portion will be  
recorded on the tape or a previously recorded  
scene will be erased (recorded over) regardless of  
whether the cassette holder came out or not. See  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”  
(pg. 19).  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
Erase protection tab  
PUSH HERE  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
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 RECbefore loading it.  
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To protect valuable files (available only for SD  
Memory Card)…  
Loading A Memory Card  
/Unloading A Memory Card  
Write/erase protection tab  
The provided memory card is already inserted in the  
camcorder at the time of purchase.  
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 LOCKbefore loading it.  
Card Cover  
NOTES:  
Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked  
Clipped edge  
or MultiMediaCards marked  
.  
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible  
with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory  
card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.  
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to  
FORMAT the card. (pg. 30)  
Memory card  
Label  
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.  
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off.  
2 Open the card cover.  
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.  
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VIDEO RECORDING  
NOTES:  
Basic Recording  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
The image will not appear simultaneously on the  
LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during  
Interface Shooting. (pg. 18)  
If the Record-Standby mode continues for  
5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off  
push back and pull out the viewfinder again or  
close and re-open the LCD monitor.  
Power (pg. 10)  
Loading A Cassette (pg. 15)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
Power Lamp  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the  
battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 80)  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the  
battery indicator does not appear.  
When a blank portion is left between recorded  
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted  
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To  
avoid this, refer to Recording From The Middle  
Of A Tape(pg. 19).  
Recording Start/  
Stop Button  
Power Switch  
To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,  
pg. 31, 37.  
To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 31, 34.  
For other notes, pg. 64.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Lock Button  
Approximate tape remaining time appears on the  
display. “– h – – mmeans the camcorder is  
calculating the remaining time. When the remaining  
time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts  
blinking.  
Tally Lamp  
(Lights while recording is in  
progress.)  
0
h
25  
m
Lens Cover (Slide up the  
lens cover to protect the  
lens when the camcorder is  
not in use.)  
hm  
(Now calculating)  
1h 0m  
0h59m  
0h 1m  
0h 3m  
0h 0m  
0h 2m  
1 Slide down the lens cover.  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
(Blinking)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The power lamp lights and the camcorder  
enters the Record-Standby mode. PAUSEis  
displayed.  
5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button. The tally lamp lights and 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.  
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VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)  
Zooming  
Journalistic Shooting  
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
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 270º (90º downward,  
180º upward).  
Zoom In  
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring  
towards T.  
Zoom Out  
Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring  
towards W.  
The further you turn the Power Zoom Ring, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Interface Shooting  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
The person you shoot  
can view himself/  
herself in the LCD  
monitor, and you can  
even shoot yourself  
while viewing your  
own image in the LCD  
monitor.  
Self Recording  
1
x
W
T
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
40  
xW  
T
1) Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180º  
so that it faces forward.  
Digital zoom zone  
When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an  
angle of over approx. 105º, the monitor image  
is inverted vertically. If the viewfinder is pulled  
out at that time, it also switches on.  
10  
x
W
T
10X (optical) zoom zone  
Approximate zoom ratio  
2) Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when  
self-recording) and start recording.  
During Interface Shooting, the monitor image  
appears inverted as it would when viewing a  
mirror. However, the actual recorded image  
does not appear inverted.  
NOTES:  
Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.  
In this case, set the zoom while in Record-  
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus  
(pg. 43), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X, or it  
can be switched to 10X magnification using the  
optical zoom. (pg. 35)  
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the  
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Ring is  
set all the way to W. Also see TELE MACROin  
MANUAL Menu on page 36.  
For other notes, pg. 64.  
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Time Code  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the  
tape. This code is to confirm the location of the  
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time  
code begins counting from 00:00:00”  
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (pg. 21)  
to find the spot at which you want to start  
(pg. 20)  
2) Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch, then start recording.  
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the  
end of a previously recorded scene, the time code  
continues from the last time code number.  
To perform Random Assemble Editing (pg. 58 –  
61), time code is necessary. If during recording a  
blank portion is left partway through the tape, the  
time code is interrupted. When recording is  
resumed, the time code starts counting up again  
from 00:00:00. This means the camcorder may  
record the same time codes as those existing in a  
previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape(pg. 19)  
in the following cases;  
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  
CODEis set to ON. (pg. 38)  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 00:00:00  
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.  
Already  
recorded scene  
Newlyrecorded  
scene  
Blank  
Tape  
When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
Shooting start Shooting stop Shooting start  
point  
point point  
When shooting again after shooting a scene then  
opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
Proper recording  
Display  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code Time code  
05:43:21 05:44:00  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Already  
recorded scene  
New  
scene  
Tape  
Latest scene  
Frames  
(25 frames = 1 second)  
12 : 34 : 24  
Shooting start Shooting start Shooting start  
point point point  
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VIDEO PLAYBACK  
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
When power is supplied from a battery: the  
battery indicator is displayed. (pg. 80)  
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: the  
battery indicator does not appear.  
Normal Playback  
VOL. +/Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the  
S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the  
speaker.  
Play/Pause Button  
(4/9)  
To control the speaker volume…  
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. to  
turn down the volume.  
Power Switch  
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 camcorders Stop mode is  
automatically engaged.  
Lock Button  
Speaker  
Stop Button (8)  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring  
When 4/9 is pressed, the image may not  
pause immediately while the camcorder  
stabilises the still image.  
(3/5)  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile 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, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH  
Ring to the left (3) to rewind, or to the right  
(5) to fast-forward the tape.  
NOTES:  
Clean the video heads using an optional dry  
cleaning cassette when:  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
For details, pg. 72.  
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 P.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD  
monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.  
(pg. 22)  
You can also view the playback picture on the  
LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed  
against the camcorder body.  
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7 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and  
press SET/SELECT.  
The BLANK  
Shuttle Search  
Allows high-speed search in either direction during  
video playback.  
1) During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH  
Ring to the right (5) for forward search, or to  
the left (3) for reverse search.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.  
During playback, turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH  
Ring to the right (5) or to the left (3) and  
hold it. The search continues as long as you  
hold the ring. Once you release the ring,  
normal playback resumes.  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
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.  
NOTES:  
A slight mosaic effect appears on the display  
during Shuttle Search. This is not a  
malfunction.  
In step 7, 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.  
ATTENTION:  
During Shuttle Search, parts of  
the picture may not be clearly  
visible, particularly on the left  
side of the screen.  
Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTEhas  
appeared with the tape.  
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached  
during Blank Search, the camcorder stops  
automatically.  
A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of  
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.  
Blank Search  
Helps you find where you should start recording in  
the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.  
(pg. 19)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Slow-Motion Playback  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Playback Zoom  
Playback Special Effects  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 55)  
4 Press MENU. The  
V I DEO  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
Menu Screen appears.  
1 2b i t MODESOUND  
1
SYNCHRO  
0 . 0  
5 Press + or to select  
t, and press SET/  
SELECT. The VIDEO  
Menu appears.  
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
RETURN  
V I DEO  
6 Press + or to select  
BLANK SRCH, and  
press SET/SELECT.  
The Sub Menu  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
1 2b i t MODESOUND  
1
SYNCHRO  
0 . 0  
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL  
appears.  
BLANK SRCH  
EXECUTE  
S / AV I NPUT RETURN  
RETURN  
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VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)  
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
Connections To A TV Or VCR  
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV…  
Date/Time  
To S/AV connector  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn  
on/off the date indication.  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
Connector  
Cover****  
Time Code  
Set TIME CODEto ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
A
B
C
D
E
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape or memory  
card, set the camcorders Power Switch to Aor  
M, then set your TV to the appropriate input  
mode.  
Cable Adapter*  
To TV or VCR  
Y/C/CVBS”  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
VCR  
A Not connected  
B Black to S-VIDEO IN**  
C Yellow to VIDEO IN  
D White to AUDIO L IN***  
E Red to AUDIO R IN***  
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.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially  
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the  
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder  
playback picture.  
TV  
While the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the  
S/AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the  
speaker.  
How to connect the S/AV/Editing cable...  
Insert the cable straight into the S/AV  
connector.  
*
If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the  
provided cable adapter.  
** 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.  
*** Not required for watching still images only.  
**** When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
To disconnect the S/AV/Editing cable, pull the  
cable straight out.  
NOTE:  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter  
as required:  
To S/AV connector  
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.  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
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 3.  
If not, go to step 4.  
3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCRs instruction manual.  
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A
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.  
1024  
15  
NOTE:  
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed  
below:  
E
B
C
D
Power (pg. 10)  
A Image Size (pg. 39, 78)  
B Shooting Icon (pg. 78)  
C Card Icon (pg. 78)  
Loading A Memory Card (pg. 16)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
D Picture Quality (pg. 39, 78)  
E Remaining Number Of Shots (pg. 78)  
Power Switch  
NOTES:  
Even if DISis set to ON(pg. 36), the  
Stabiliser will be disabled.  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with  
special effects are disabled during Snapshot  
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes  
when the Power Switch is set to Aor Mand  
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.  
The Motor Drive mode (pg. 42) is disabled  
when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to  
When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the  
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard  
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the  
tape.  
Lock Button  
SNAPSHOT Button  
1 Slide down the lens cover.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design  
rule for Camera File system). They do not have any  
compatibility with devices which are not  
compliant to DCF.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT. The Oindication  
appears while the snapshot is being taken.  
Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode  
with no frame.  
To delete unwanted still images, refer to  
Deleting Files(pg. 28).  
When you do not want to hear the shutter  
sound, set BEEPto OFF. (pg. 31, 37)  
To change the Image Size and/or Picture  
Quality, pg. 31, 39.  
Snapshot mode with no  
frame  
There is the sound of a  
shutter closing.  
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK  
NOTES:  
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.  
Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a  
low-numbered one, this will not overwrite an  
existing image, because new images are  
Images shot in a file size other than 640 x 480,  
1024 x 768, 1280 x 960and 1600 x 1200”  
with another devices will be displayed thumbnail  
images. These thumbnail images cannot be  
transferred to a PC.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
Images shot with devices (such as JVC GR-DVX7)  
that are not compatible with DCF cannot be  
FILE!will be displayed.  
Play/Pause Button  
(4/9)  
Power Switch  
Playback Zoom  
Available only with the remote control (provided).  
(pg. 55)  
Lock Button  
Stop Button (8)  
Auto Playback Of Images  
You can run through all the images stored in  
memory card automatically.  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)  
1 Perform steps 1 6 in Normal Playback Of  
INFO Button  
Images.  
2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.  
If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the  
left (3) during Auto Playback, files are  
displayed in descending order.  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
If you turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the  
right (5) during Auto Playback, files are  
displayed in ascending order.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
[For Normal Playback]  
To display the next image  
[For Auto Playback]  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
Image playback screen (IMAGE)  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
100-0013  
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,  
pg. 25) or the digital sound playback  
100-0014  
(SOUND, pg. 25) screen appears, press SET/  
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
6 Press + or to select IMAGE, and press SET/  
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)  
appears.  
100-0015  
7 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) to display the previous file. Turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to  
display the next file.  
100-0016  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
To display the previous image  
You can turn off the on-screen playback  
display. (pg. 26)  
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Playback Of Video Clips  
Playback Of Digital Sound Effects  
You can view video clips (pg. 48) stored in the  
12 sound effects are pre-stored in the provided  
memory card. You can listen to the sound effects  
stored in the memory card. The sound effects can be  
also dubbed onto a tape. (pg. 46)  
memory card.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
EXPLOSION  
SIREN  
Explosion  
Siren  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
LAUGHTER  
RACE CAR  
DOOR BELL  
BUZZER  
FANFARE  
APPLAUSE  
CHEERS  
BOING  
SCREAM  
JEERS  
Laughter  
Racing car  
Door bell  
Buzzer  
Fanfare  
Applause  
Cheers  
Booing  
Scream  
Jeers  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the digital  
sound playback (SOUND) screen appears, press  
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
6 Press + or to select  
E-MAIL CLIP  
E-MAIL CLIP, and press  
SET/SELECT. The video  
clip playback screen  
1 Load the provided memory card. (pg. 16)  
(E-MAIL CLIP) appears.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
7 Turn the SHUTTLE  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
SEARCH Ring to the left  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
(3) to select the previous file. Turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to  
select the next file.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using  
Index Screen. (pg. 26)  
5 If the image playback (IMAGE) or the video clip  
playback (E-MAIL CLIP) screen appears, press  
SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
8 To start playback, press 4/9.  
9 To stop playback, press 8.  
6 Press + or to select  
SOUND  
SOUND, and press SET/  
SELECT. The digital sound  
playback screen (SOUND)  
appears.  
7 To play back the sound  
effect, press 4/9.  
All the sounds are played back in ascending  
order.  
NOTES:  
In the digital sound playback screen,  
Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) to select the previous file. Turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to  
select the next file.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed  
file. (pg. 26)  
You can also look for the desired file using Index  
Screen. (pg. 26)  
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Information Screen  
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.  
FOLDER  
F I LE  
: 1 0 0 JVCGR  
: DVC0 0 0 1 0  
2 7 . 1 0 .0 4  
:
DATE  
S I ZE  
QUAL I TY : F I NE  
PROTECT : OFF  
: 1 0 2 4X7 6 8  
1 For Index Playback of image files, perform 1 6  
in Normal Playback Of Images(pg. 24).  
Press the INFO Button again to close the  
For Index Playback of video clip files, perform  
1 6 in Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 25).  
For Index Playback of sound files, perform 1 6  
in Playback Of Digital Sound Effects”  
(pg. 25).  
Information Screen.  
NOTE:  
With images shot with other devices or processed on  
a PC, QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.  
2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected  
type of file appears.  
Removing On-Screen Display  
Selected file  
Index number  
1 Perform steps 1 6 in Normal Playback Of  
Images(pg. 24).  
Index Screen  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select DISPLAY, and press SET/  
6
9
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.  
4 Press + or to select OFF, and press SET/  
SELECT. The operation mode indicator, folder/file  
number and battery indicator (  
) disappear.  
3 Press + or to move the frame to the desired file.  
Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) to display the previous page. Turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to  
display the next page.  
To display the indicators again, select ON.  
Operation mode indicator  
Folder/file number  
100-0013  
4 Press SET/SELECT. The selected file is displayed.  
Pressing INFO gives you details on the  
displayed file. (See below.)  
MENU  
D I SPLAY OFF  
ON  
Viewing File Information  
Battery indicator  
You can get the relevant file information by pressing  
the INFO Button during normal playback or Index  
Playback.  
FOLDER  
FILE  
DATE  
SIZE  
:
:
:
:
Folder name (pg. 29)  
File name (pg. 29)  
Date the file was made  
Image size (IMAGE/E-MAIL CLIP  
only)  
QUALITY  
TIME  
:
:
Picture quality (IMAGE only)  
Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP/SOUND  
only)  
PROTECT  
:
When set to ON, the file is  
protected from accidental erasure.  
(pg. 27)  
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To protect the currently displayed file  
Protecting Files  
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental  
erasure of files.  
9 Press + or to select  
MENU  
CURRENT, and press  
PROTECT  
CURRENT  
PROT . ALL  
CANC . ALL  
SET/SELECT. The  
PROTECT screen appears.  
RETURN  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
10 Turn the SHUTTLE  
SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) or to the right (5)  
to select the desired file.  
Power Switch  
11 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SET/SELECT.  
PROTECT  
PROTECTED  
RETURN  
To cancel protection,  
select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11  
for all files you want to  
protect.  
Lock Button  
To protect all files stored in the memory  
card  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT Button  
9 Press + or to select PROT.ALL, and press SET/  
+, Button  
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.  
10 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
SET/SELECT.  
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.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
To Remove Protection  
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 8 in  
Protecting Filesin the left column.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
To remove protection from the currently  
displayed file  
If you want to select another type of file, go to  
step 5.  
If not, go to step 7.  
9 Press + or to select CURRENT, and press SET/  
SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.  
10 Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) or to the right (5) to select the desired  
file.  
5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
6 Press + or to select the desired type of file, and  
11 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
press SET/SELECT.  
SET/SELECT.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11 for all files you want to  
remove protection.  
8 Press + or to select  
MENU  
PROTECT, and press  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
SET/SELECT. The Sub  
Menu appears.  
DPOF  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
END  
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
8 Press + or to select DELETE, and press SET/  
SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.  
To remove protection from all files stored  
in the memory card  
9 Press + or to select CANC.ALL, and press  
SET/SELECT. The PROTECT screen appears.  
To delete the currently displayed file  
9 Press + or to select  
MENU  
CURRENT, and press  
10 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
DELETE  
CURRENT  
ALL  
SET/SELECT. The DELETE  
screen appears.  
SET/SELECT.  
To cancel selection, select RETURN.  
RETURN  
10 Turn the SHUTTLE  
SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) or to the right (5)  
to select the desired file.  
Deleting Files  
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a  
time or all at once.  
11 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SET/SELECT.  
DELETE  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
DELETE?  
To cancel deletion,  
select RETURN.  
Repeat steps 10 and 11  
for all files you want to  
delete.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
Power Switch  
NOTE:  
If the “  
mark appears, the selected file is  
protected and cannot be deleted.  
To delete all files stored in the memory  
card  
Lock Button  
9 Press + or to select ALL, and press SET/  
SELECT. The DELETE screen appears.  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring (3/5)  
10 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press  
SET/SELECT.  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
MENU Button  
+, Button  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
NOTES:  
Protected files (pg. 27) 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 Power Adapter/Charger, as the  
memory card may be corrupted if the battery  
becomes exhausted during deletion. If the  
memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.  
(pg. 30)  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
If you want to select another type of file, go to  
step 5.  
If not, go to step 7.  
5 Press SET/SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen  
appears.  
6 Press + or to select the desired type of file, and  
press SET/SELECT.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
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Resetting The File Name  
Setting Print Information (DPOF  
Setting)  
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to  
support future systems such as automatic printing.  
You can select one of the 2 print information settings  
for images stored in the memory card: To Print All  
Still Images (One Print For Each)or To Print By  
Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints.  
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. (Available  
only for Image and video clip files.)  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
NOTES:  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
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.  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them  
to a memory card. (pg. 53)  
5 If the digital sound playback (SOUND,  
(pg. 25)) screen appears, press SET/SELECT.  
The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)  
6 Press + or to select the desired type of file  
(IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP), and press SET/SELECT.  
The image or video clip playback screen (IMAGE  
or E-MAIL CLIP) appears.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
8 Press + or to select NO. RESET, and press  
4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
SET/SELECT. The NO. RESET screen appears.  
viewfinder fully.  
The type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or  
SOUND) which has been played back at the  
last time is displayed.  
9 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press SET/  
SELECT. The new folder (such as 101JVCGR)  
will be made and the file made of the next shot  
starts from DVC00001.  
5 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP,  
pg. 25) or the digital sound playback  
Folder and File names  
(SOUND, pg. 25) screen appears, press SET/  
SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.  
Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made  
using a number which is larger by one than the  
largest number of the file names which are in use.  
Even if you delete an image or video clip file with a  
number in the middle of range, the number will not  
be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the  
numerical sequence. If the file name reaches  
DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will  
be made and the file name will start again from  
DVC00001.  
6 Press + or to select IMAGE, and press SET/  
SELECT. The image playback screen (IMAGE)  
appears.  
7 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
8 Press + or to select  
MENU  
DPOF, and press SET/  
DPOF  
CURRENT  
ALL  
RESET  
RETURN  
SELECT. The Sub Menu  
1
appears.  
9 Press + or to select  
ALL 1, and press SET/  
SELECT. The DPOF screen  
appears.  
10 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
SET/SELECT. The normal  
playback screen appears.  
To cancel selection,  
select RETURN.  
DPOF  
ALL1?  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
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D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)  
To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number  
Initialising A Memory Card  
You can initialise a memory card anytime.  
After initialising, all files and data stored in the  
memory card, including those which have been  
protected, are cleared.  
Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 8 in To Print All Still Images  
(One Print For Each)(pg. 29).  
2 Press + or to select  
DPOF  
CURRENT, and press  
SET/SELECT. The DPOF  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
SHEETS  
screen appears.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
0 0  
RETURN  
3 Turn the SHUTTLE  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) or to the right (5)  
to select the desired file.  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Press MENU. The Menu  
MENU  
Screen appears.  
4 Press + or to select the number indication (00),  
PROTECT  
DELETE  
DPOF  
and press SET/SELECT.  
NO . RESET  
FORMAT  
D I SPLAY  
END  
5 Select the number of prints  
DPOF  
by pressing + to increase  
the number, or to  
FORMAT  
5 Press + or to select  
SHEETS  
decrease the number, and  
FORMAT, and press  
0 5  
ERASE ALL  
EX I ST I NG DATA?  
press SET/SELECT.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5  
for the desired number  
of prints.  
SET/SELECT. The FORMAT  
screen appears.  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
6 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press  
The number of prints can be set up to 15.  
To correct the number of prints, select the  
image again and change the number.  
SET/SELECT. The memory  
card is initialised.  
When initialisation is finished, NO IMAGES  
STORED, NO E-MAIL CLIP STOREDor  
NO SOUND STOREDappears.  
To cancel initialisation, select RETURN.  
6 Press + or to select  
DPOF  
RETURN, and press SET/  
SELECT. The SAVE?”  
appears.  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL  
If you did not change  
CAUTION:  
any settings in step 3  
Do not perform any other operation (such as  
turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.  
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Power  
Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may be  
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during  
initialisation. If the memory card becomes  
corrupted initialise it.  
through 5, the Menu  
Screen reappears.  
7 Press + or to select EXECUTEto save the  
setting you have just made, and press SET/  
SELECT.  
To cancel selection, select CANCEL.  
To Reset The Number Of Prints  
1 Perform steps 1 8 in To Print All Still Images  
(One Print For Each)(pg. 29).  
2 Press + or to select RESET, and press SET/  
SELECT. The DPOF screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select EXECUTE, and press SET/  
SELECT. 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.  
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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT  
Menus without Sub Menus  
v WIPE/FADER, r PROGRAM AE,  
p EXPOSURE, u W. BALANCE  
Changing The Menu Settings  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-  
screen menu system that simplifies many of the  
more detailed camcorder settings. (pg. 32 41)  
1) Press + or to select the desired parameter.  
Example: r PROGRAM AE Menu  
PROGRAM AE  
OFF  
Selected menu icon blinks.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
N I GHTALIVE  
SHUTTER  
SHUTTER  
SPORTS  
SNOW  
SPOTLIGHT  
TWILIGHT  
Power Switch  
Selected parameter  
WI PE / FADER  
OFF  
2) Press SET/SELECT.  
Selection is complete. The  
Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
Lock Button  
function menus.  
3) Press SET/SELECT again.  
The Menu Screen closes.  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT Button  
+, Button  
Menus with Sub Menus  
m CAMERA, q MANUAL, s SYSTEM,  
n CAMERA DISPLAY, o DSC, t VIDEO,  
n VIDEO DISPLAY  
press SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.  
Example: m CAMERA Menu  
Selected function  
1 For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO”  
or MEMORY.  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE1 2b i  
t
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AUTO  
Selected menu icon blinks.  
A
NAV I GAT I ONMANUAL  
For Video Playback Menus:  
RETURN  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to D.S.C.  
PLAYBACK(pg. 24).  
2) Press + or to select the  
desired parameter.  
Sub Menu  
CAMERA  
REC MODE  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
RETURN  
3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
CAMERA  
3) Press SET/SELECT.  
Selection is complete.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
function menus.  
Menu Screen for Video  
and D.S.C. Recording  
Menu  
Menu Screen for Video  
Playback Menu  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE1 2b i  
t
ZOOM  
4 0 x  
SNAP MODE  
GA I N UP  
FULL  
AUTO  
A
NAV I GAT I ONMANUAL  
V I DEO  
WI PE / FADER  
OFF  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
1 2b i  
t
MODESOUND  
1
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
RETURN  
SYNCHRO  
0 .  
0
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
RETURN  
4 Press + or to select the desired function, and  
press SET/SELECT. The selected function menu  
appears.  
5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the  
selected function.  
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RECORDING MENUS  
WI PE / FADER  
4) Press SET/SELECT. The  
Menu Screen returns.  
Repeat the procedure if  
you wish to set other  
OFF  
FADERWH I TE  
FADERBLACK  
FADERB .W  
WI PECORNER  
WI PEWI NDOW  
WI PESL I DE  
WI PEDOOR  
WI PESCROLL  
WI PESHUTTER  
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.  
function menus.  
5) Press SET/SELECT again.  
The Menu Screen closes.  
IMPORTANT:  
Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special effects.  
(pg. 33) If an unusable Wipe/Fader Effect is  
selected, its indicator blinks in blue or goes out.  
NOTES:  
The msettings are effective when the Power  
Switch is set to both Aand M. However, the  
menu settings can be changed only when the  
Power Switch is set to M.  
Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started  
or stopped.  
The qsettings are effective only when the  
Power Switch is set to M.  
The sfunctions which are set when the Power  
Switch is set to Mare also applied when the  
Power Switch is set to P.  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
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 date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote  
control (provided). (pg. 22, 50, 59)  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Set vto the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start or  
stop recording. The selected Fade-in/out or  
Wipe-in/out effect works.  
To deactivate the selected effect…  
Select OFFin step 4.  
NOTES:  
You can select other effects for vduring  
recording.  
You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by  
pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
WIPE/FADER  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables effects.  
FADERWHITE: Fade in or out with a white  
screen.  
FADERBLACK: Fade in or out with a black  
screen.  
FADERB.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.  
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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.  
During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring  
the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a  
tripod is recommended.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Program AE With Special Effects  
IMPORTANT:  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.  
(pg. 32) If an unusable mode is selected, the  
indicator of Wipe/Fader effects blinks or goes out.  
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may  
otherwise appear too dark when shooting in  
extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that  
may otherwise appear too bright when shooting  
under extremely strong direct lighting such as  
spotlights.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set rto the desired mode. (pg. 31)  
NOTE:  
The selected effect indicator appears.  
SPOTLIGHThas the same effect as 3 with the  
exposure control. (pg. 44)  
To deactivate the selected effect…  
Select OFFin step 3.  
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more  
natural. White Balance (pg. 34, 45) is  
automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to  
your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the  
camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from  
approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust  
the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this  
mode.  
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.  
PROGRAM AE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Deactivates Program AE with special effects.  
NIGHTSCOPE  
Night-Scope (NIGHTSCOPE)  
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they  
would be under good natural lighting. The recorded  
image may look as if it is strobing due to the slow  
shutter speed.  
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to  
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.  
“ ” appears beside “  
while the shutter speed  
is being automatically adjusted.  
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  
Effects.  
• “GAIN UPin CAMERA Menu. (pg. 35)  
• “DISin MANUAL Menu. (pg. 36)  
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)  
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint  
Camera Menu  
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  
filmeffect.  
CAMERA  
Recording mode  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP)  
depending on your preference.  
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a  
strobe effect.  
STROBE*: Your recording looks like a series of  
SP: Standard Play  
LP: Long Playmore economical, providing 1.5  
times the recording time.  
(Factory-preset: SP)  
consecutive snapshots.  
MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the right  
half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image  
on the other half.  
NOTES:  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
is set to VIDEO.  
Audio Dubbing (pg. 56) and Insert Editing  
(pg. 57) are possible on tapes recorded in the  
SP mode.  
If the recording mode is switched during  
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at  
Exposure Control  
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.  
EXPOSURE  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
For details, refer to Exposure Control(pg. 44).  
AUTO: Returns to automatic exposure control.  
MANUAL: Makes the exposure control indicator  
appear.  
Sound mode  
SOUND MODE  
White Balance Adjustment  
(Factory-preset: 12 bit)  
12 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on four separate channels, and is recommended  
for use when performing Audio Dubbing.  
(Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous  
models)  
W. BALANCE  
For details, refer to White Balance Adjustment”  
(pg. 45).  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound  
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48  
kHz mode of previous models)  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
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Zooming  
Gain up  
ZOOM  
(Factory-preset: 40X)  
GAIN UP  
(Factory-preset: AGC)  
10X: When set to 10Xwhile using digital zoom,  
the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since  
digital zoom will be disengaged.  
40X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
limit), to a maximum of 40X digital magnification.  
200X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By  
digitally processing and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom  
limit), to a maximum of 200X digital  
magnification.  
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 subjects  
movements are not smooth or natural. The overall  
appearance may be grainy. While the shutter  
speed is being automatically adjusted, “  
displayed.  
is  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Navigation time  
NAVIGATION  
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.  
(Factory-preset: MANUAL)  
Snapshot mode for video recording  
For details on the procedure, refer to Snapshot (For  
Video Recording)(pg. 41). There is the sound  
effect of a shutter closing.  
SNAP MODE  
(Factory-preset: FULL)  
For example, 5SECis suitable to record short  
scenes with the thumbnail images. (pg. 47)  
However, the stored thumbnail images may take  
up a lot of memory. In this case, using the  
memory card with large capacity is  
FULL: Snapshot mode with no frame  
NEGA: Nega mode  
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode  
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame  
recommended.  
MANUAL: Enables thumbnail images to be made  
manually. (pg. 47)  
FULL  
NEGA  
PIN-UP  
FRAME  
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5-Second Recording  
Manual Menu  
MANUAL  
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second  
clips to keep the action moving. This function is  
available only for video recording.  
1 Set 5Sto 5S. (pg. 31)  
5Sappears.  
Digital Image Stabilisation  
To compensate for unstable images caused by  
camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.  
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.  
DIS  
OFF / ON  
NOTES:  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
3 To exit the 5S mode, select OFFin step 1.  
To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording  
mode…  
Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive, or under the following  
conditions:  
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button  
in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in  
CAMERA Menu (pg. 35), then press SNAPSHOT.  
The camcorder records a 5-second still. When 5S”  
is set to Anim., this function is not available.  
When shooting subjects with vertical or  
horizontal stripes.  
When shooting dark or dim subjects.  
When shooting subjects with excessive  
backlighting.  
When shooting scenes with movement in  
various directions.  
When shooting scenes with low-contrast  
backgrounds.  
5S  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
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.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the  
camcorder on a tripod.  
The “  
indicator blinks or goes out if the  
Stabiliser cannot be used.  
NOTE:  
Self-Timer  
When 5Sis set to Anim., the 5-Second  
Recording mode is not available. Animation  
recording of a few frames only is taken instead.  
For details, refer to Self-Timer(pg. 42).  
SELF-TIMER  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / ON  
Maximum telephoto setting  
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in  
focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless  
there is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the  
lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto  
setting.  
TELE MACRO  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disables the function.  
ON: When set to ON, you can shoot a subject  
as large as possible at a distance of approx.  
60 cm.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go  
out of focus.  
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Wide mode  
WIDE MODE  
OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio.  
For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.  
System Menu  
SYSTEM  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
CINEMA* : Inserts black bands at the top and  
bottom of the screen. The  
indicator appears.  
Beep, melody and shutter sound  
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 TVs  
BEEP  
(Factory-preset: MELODY)  
OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,  
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.  
instruction manual. During playback/recording on  
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are  
inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and  
the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.  
SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an  
aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image  
to fit the screen without distortion. The  
indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to  
your wide-screen TVs instruction manual. During  
playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/  
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.  
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned  
on or off, and at the beginning and end of  
recording. It also activates the shutter sound  
effect. (pg. 23, 41)  
MELODY: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds  
when any operation is performed. It also activates  
the shutter sound effect. (pg. 23, 41)  
Tally lamp setting  
TALLY  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
D.WIDE* : The  
indicator appears. The  
OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
ON: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of  
recording.  
zoom range is extended beyond the maximum  
optical zoom wide angle range. This modes wide  
angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide  
conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to  
a magnification set in CAMERA Menu. This mode  
is suitable for shooting in a small room.  
Remote control setting  
For details, refer to USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT(pg. 54).  
* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
REMOTE  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
OFF: Disables the remote control operations.  
ON: Enables the remote control operations.  
Wind cut  
WIND CUT  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Disengages the function.  
Automatic demonstration mode  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE  
with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm  
how these functions operate. (pg. 9)  
ON  
: Helps cut down on noise created by  
wind. The “  
indicator appears. The quality of  
the sound will change. This is normal.  
DEMO MODE  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
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  
MODEis turned ON.  
With DEMO MODEset to ON, if there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power  
Switch is set to Aor 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.  
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RECORDING MENUS (cont.)  
NOTES:  
Display Menu  
cannot be turned on.  
DEMO MODEremains ONeven if the  
camcorder power is turned off.  
If DEMO MODEremains ON, some functions  
OFF.  
CAMERA DISPLAY  
Display setting  
ON SCREEN  
(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)  
LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the  
date, time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV screen.  
LCD/TV: Makes the camcorders display appear  
on screen when the camcorder is connected to a  
TV.  
Sound input  
SOUND IN  
(Factory-preset: MIC/AUX)  
MIC/AUX: Enables sound input from camcorders  
stereo microphone, when Audio Dubbing  
(pg. 56) is executed. MICor AUXappears  
on the Audio Dubbing screen depending on the  
sound input you use.  
D.SOUND: Enables sound effect input recorded  
on the provided memory card, when Audio  
Dubbing (pg. 56) is executed. D.SOUND”  
appears on the Audio Dubbing screen.  
Date and time display setting  
DATE/TIME  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
OFF: The date/time does not appear.  
AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.  
5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from  
OFFto Aor M.  
E-Mail Clip Recording  
For details, refer to E-Mail Clip Recording”  
(pg. 48).  
ON: The date/time is always displayed.  
E-CLIP REC  
160 x 120 / 240 x 176  
(Factory-preset: 240 x 176)  
Time code setting  
TIME CODE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF: Time code is not displayed.  
Priority setting  
When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD  
monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.  
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder  
and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not  
displayed during recording.  
PRIORITY  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
Clock adjustment  
LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.  
FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.  
CLOCK ADJ.  
Allows you to set the current date and time.  
(pg. 14)  
Resetting menu settings  
CAM RESET  
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory-  
preset.  
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MultiMediaCard  
DSC Menu  
DSC  
Image Size/Picture Quality  
8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB*  
640 x 480/FINE  
50  
160  
25  
80  
16  
50  
10  
34  
105  
320  
50  
210  
640  
100  
320  
64  
640 x 480/STANDARD  
1024 x 768/FINE  
Picture quality  
The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best  
match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are  
available: FINE (  
of quality).  
1024 x 768/STANDARD  
1280 x 960/FINE  
160  
32  
) and STANDARD (  
) (in order  
1280 x 960/STANDARD  
1600 x 1200/FINE  
100  
20  
200  
40  
QUALITY  
FINE / STANDARD  
(Factory-preset: FINE)  
1600 x 1200/STANDARD  
68  
135  
*
Optional  
NOTE:  
** Provided (12 sound effects pre-stored)  
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.  
Recording media selection  
REC SELECT  
: When Snapshot recording is performed  
with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to  
(Factory-preset:  
)
Image size  
The Image Size mode can be selected to best match  
your needs.  
VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the  
tape.  
IMAGE SIZE  
640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 /  
1600 x 1200  
(Factory-preset: 1280 x 960)  
/
: 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  
MODEselection in CAMERA Menu is also  
applicable to memory card recording.  
NOTE:  
The settings can be changed only when the VIDEO/  
MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.  
Approximate Number of Storable Images  
Image Size/  
Picture  
Quality  
SD Memory Card  
8 MB** 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 64 MB*  
640 x 480/  
FINE  
39  
134  
17  
55  
11  
37  
7
46  
150  
20  
66  
12  
44  
8
98  
295  
46  
205  
625  
98  
405  
1215  
190  
605  
120  
405  
78  
640 x 480/  
STANDARD  
1024 x 768/  
FINE  
1024 x 768/  
STANDARD  
145  
28  
310  
62  
1280 x 960/  
FINE  
1280 x 960/  
STANDARD  
98  
205  
40  
1600 x 1200  
/FINE  
18  
1600 x 1200  
/STANDARD  
24  
28  
62  
130  
260  
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PLAYBACK MENUS  
NOTE:  
Video Menu  
VIDEO  
REC MODEcan be set when the Power Switch is  
set to Por M.  
Dubbing from tape to memory card  
COPY  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
Playback sound  
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. (pg. 53)  
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 31, select  
SOUND MODEor 12bit MODEfrom the Menu  
Screen and set it to the desired parameter.  
SOUND MODE  
STEREO  
channels in stereo.  
SOUND L : Sound from the Lchannel is  
output.  
(Factory-preset: STEREO  
: Sound is output on both Land R”  
)
Deleting thumbnail images  
For details, refer to To delete thumbnail images”  
(pg. 47).  
NAVI.DEL.  
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN  
SOUND R : Sound from the Rchannel is  
output.  
12bit MODE  
(Factory-preset: SOUND 1)  
Blank search  
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined  
and output in stereo on both Land R”  
channels.  
SOUND 1: Original sound is output on both L”  
and Rchannels in stereo.  
Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to  
record from the middle of a tape. (pg. 21)  
BLANK SRCH  
EXECUTE / RETURN  
SOUND 2: Dubbed sound is output on both L”  
and Rchannels in stereo.  
S/AV INPUT  
OFF: Enables audio and video signal input from  
DV IN/OUT connector. (pg. 52)  
A/V.IN: Enables audio and video signal input  
from the S/AV connector. (pg. 50)  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
NOTES:  
The SOUND MODEsetting is available for both  
12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’  
functions, 12-bitis called 32 kHzand 16-bit”  
is called 48 kHz.)  
The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in  
which the recording was made during fast-forward  
or rewind. During playback the sound mode is  
displayed in the upper left corner.  
S.IN: Enables audio and S-video signal input from  
the S/AV connector. (pg. 50)  
System Menu  
Synchro adjustment  
For details, refer to For More Accurate Editing”  
(pg. 61).  
SYSTEM  
Each setting is linked with s, which appears  
when the Power Switch is set to M. (pg. 31) The  
parameters are the same as in the description on  
page 37.  
SYNCHRO  
(Factory-preset: 0.0)  
Recording mode  
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or  
LP) depending on your preference. It is  
recommended you use REC MODEin VIDEO  
Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder  
during dubbing. (pg. 50, 52)  
BEEP  
OFF / BEEP / MELODY  
TALLY  
OFF / ON  
REMOTE  
OFF / ON  
(Factory-preset: MELODY)  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
(Factory preset: ON)  
(Factory-preset: ON)  
REC MODE  
SP / LP  
(Factory-preset: SP)  
DEMO MODE  
OFF / ON  
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PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.)  
Display Menu  
FEATURES FOR RECORDING  
Snapshot (For Video Recording)  
VIDEO DISPLAY  
The parameters (except OFFin ON SCREEN  
settings) are the same as in the description on  
page 38.  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT  
+, Button  
Button  
VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch  
ON SCREEN  
(Factory-preset: LCD)  
OFF / LCD / LCD/TV  
When set to OFF, the camcorders display  
disappears.  
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.  
Power Switch  
SNAPSHOT Button  
TIME CODE  
(Factory-preset: OFF)  
OFF / ON  
NOTE:  
Lock Button  
The date indication can also be turned on/off by  
pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control  
(provided). (pg. 22, 50, 59)  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
Display  
ON SCREEN Setting:  
4
12b i  
L
t
/ SOUND1  
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
For playback sound, tape  
speed and tape running  
during video playback.  
2 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
4 Set SNAP MODEto the desired mode.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
DATE/TIME Setting:  
For date/time.  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
The Oindication appears and a still  
image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds,  
then the camcorder re-enters the Record-  
Standby mode.  
2 5 . 12 .04  
17 :3 0  
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.  
TIME CODE Setting:  
For time code.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Frames*  
NOTES:  
To remove the shutter sound, refer to BEEPon  
12 : 34 : 24  
page 37.  
* 25 frames = 1 second  
When WIDE MODEis set to SQUEEZE  
(pg. 37), the Oindication blinks in blue  
and Snapshot recording becomes impossible.  
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
If Program AE with special effects (pg. 33) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with  
special effects are disabled during Snapshot  
recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DISis set to  
ON(pg. 36), the Stabiliser will be disabled.  
During playback as well, all snapshot modes  
except Nega mode are available when  
5 To stop Self-Timer recording, press the Recording  
Start/Stop Button again.  
The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby  
mode.  
OR  
5 Press SNAPSHOT.  
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and  
snapshot recording starts. After that, the  
camcorder re-enters Record-Standby mode.  
COPYis set to OFFin VIDEO Menu.  
(pg. 40) However, the shutter sound is not  
heard.  
6 To end Self-Timer recording, select OFFin  
During Snapshot recording, the image displayed  
in the viewfinder may be partially missing.  
However, there is no effect in the recorded image.  
When the S/AV/Editing cable is connected to the  
S/AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard  
from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the  
tape.  
NOTE:  
If BEEPand TALLYare set to OFF(pg. 37),  
the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not  
light.  
When the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT  
is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown:  
Motor Drive Mode  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 5 provides an  
effect similar to serial photography. (Interval  
between still images: approx. 1 second)  
The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC  
SELECTis set to “  
/
. (pg. 39)  
Self-Timer  
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator  
can become part of the scene in a more natural way,  
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.  
Begins blinking  
(Self-Timer starts)  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Blinks quickly  
(Self-Timer shooting starts  
soon)  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180°  
so that it faces forward and view yourself while  
self-recording with the viewfinder pushed  
back.  
Stops blinking and stays on  
(Self-Timer video recording  
starts)  
After approx.  
15 sec.  
MANUAL  
3 Set SELF-TIMERto  
SELFT I MER  
OFF  
ON  
ON . (pg. 31, 36)  
OR  
4 To engage the Self-Timer  
for video recording, press  
the Recording Start/Stop  
Button.  
Turns off  
(Self-Timer snapshot  
recording occurs)  
RETURN  
After 15 seconds, the  
beep sounds and video  
recording starts.  
Self-Timer indication  
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Auto Focus  
Manual Focus  
The camcorders Full Range AF system offers  
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close  
as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.  
NOTE:  
If you are using the viewfinder, you should already  
have performed Viewfinder Adjustment”  
(pg. 12).  
Focus detection zone  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator  
appears.  
3 To focus on a further subject, press +. The “  
indicator appears and blinks.  
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the  
situations listed below (in these cases perform  
Manual Focus):  
While focusing on a  
further subject  
When two subjects overlap in the same scene.  
When illumination is low.*  
When the subject has no contrast (difference in  
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-  
colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*  
When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.*  
Manual focus  
indicator  
To focus on a nearer subject, press . The “  
indicator appears and blinks.  
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.  
While focusing on a  
nearer subject  
Manual focus  
indicator  
* The following low-contrast warnings appear  
blinking:  
,
,
and  
4 Press SET/SELECT. Focus adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or  
set the Power Switch to A.  
NOTES:  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing  
is not possible. Keep the lens clean. (pg. 73)  
When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth  
or wait for it to dry naturally.  
If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will  
enter the focus adjustment mode again.  
NOTES:  
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom  
out first. (pg. 18) 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 MACROis set to ON. (pg. 36)  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum  
telephoto position when you use the Manual  
Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the  
wide-angle position, sharply focused images  
cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the  
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any  
further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
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+, Button  
Iris Lock  
SET/SELECT Button  
BACK LIGHT  
Button  
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.  
Power  
Switch  
When shooting on a reflective natural background  
such as at the beach or when skiing.  
When shooting objects under a spotlight.  
When zooming.  
Exposure Control  
Manual exposure control is recommended in the  
following situations:  
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the  
background is too bright.  
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even  
when the subject moves away from you, the image  
will not darken or brighten.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
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.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
3 Set pto MANUAL. (pg. 31, 34)  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
4 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
SET/SELECT for over 2 seconds. The exposure  
control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
3 Set pto MANUAL. (pg. 31, 34)  
5 Press SET/SELECT. The “  
indication changes to “  
and the iris is locked.  
The exposure control indicator appears.  
4 To brighten the image, press +. To darken the  
image, press . (maximum 6)  
3
To return to automatic iris  
control...  
Set pto AUTO.  
(pg. 31, 34) Or, set the  
Power Switch to A.  
The exposure control  
+3 exposure has the same effect as the  
backlight compensation. (pg. 45)  
3 exposure has the same effect as when r”  
is set to SPOTLIGHT. (pg. 33)  
Iris Lock Indicator  
5 Press SET/SELECT. Exposure adjustment is  
indicator and “ ” disappear.  
complete.  
To lock the exposure control and the iris…  
After step 3 of Exposure Control, adjust the  
exposure by pressing + or . Then lock the iris in  
step 5 of Iris Lock. For automatic locking, select  
AUTOin step 3. The iris becomes automatic after  
about 2 seconds.  
To return to automatic exposure control...  
Set pto AUTO. (pg. 31, 34) Or, set the  
Power Switch to A.  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the manual exposure control at the  
same time when ris set to SPOTLIGHTor  
SNOW(pg. 33), or with the backlight  
compensation. (pg. 45)  
If the adjustment does not cause any visible  
change in brightness, set GAIN UPto AUTO.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
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Backlight Compensation  
Manual White Balance Adjustment  
Backlight compensation brightens the subject  
quickly.  
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting  
under various types of lighting.  
Press BACK LIGHT. The  
indicator is displayed  
and the subject is brightened. If pressed again,  
disappears and the brightness returns to the previous  
level.  
Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light  
around the subject to become too bright and the  
subject to become white.  
White paper  
MENU Button  
+, Button  
Backlight compensations is also available when  
the Power Switch is set to A.  
White Balance Adjustment  
Power  
The white balance that 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.  
Switch  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
1 Set the Power Switch to Mwhile pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
(Factory-preset: AUTO)  
3 Set uto MWB. (pg. 31, 34)  
The  
indication blinks slowly.  
AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
4 Slide down the lens cover.  
MWB: Adjust the white balance manually  
when shooting under various types of lighting.  
(Manual White Balance Adjustment)  
5 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the  
the white paper fills the screen.  
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.  
6 Press SET/SELECT until  
begins blinking  
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
rapidly.  
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of  
lighting is used.  
For the setting, refer to Changing The Menu  
Settings(pg. 31).  
The selected mode indicator except AUTO”  
appears.  
When the setting is completed,  
normal blinking.  
resumes  
7 Press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes  
and the Manual White Balance indicator  
displayed.  
is  
NOTES:  
To return to automatic white balance…  
Set uto AUTO. (pg. 31, 34) Or, set the  
Power Switch to A.  
In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.  
(pg. 43)  
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.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when ris set to  
SEPIAor MONOTONE. (pg. 34)  
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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NAVI STORE Button  
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
9 Press D.SOUND during recording. The selected  
sound effect indication with a “ ” mark appears  
moving and the sound effect is recorded onto the  
tape.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
Power Switch  
The sound effect cannot be heard from the  
speaker during recording. Connect a  
headphone to the headphone connector to  
hear the sound effect.  
To cancel recording the sound effect midway...  
Press D.SOUND again. The camcorder stops  
recording the sound effect and the sound effect  
indication disappears.  
Lock Button  
Downloading sound data from Web Site  
D.SOUND Button SNAPSHOT Button  
INDEX/NAVI  
You can download sound data available at our Web  
Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your  
PC to the memory card using a USB cable to create  
MENU Button  
Button  
index.html  
+, Button  
You can also use the PC card adapter  
reader/writer CU-VUSD70 to transfer sound data  
from a PC to the memory card.  
SET/SELECT Button  
Sound data should be copied into the memory  
cards DCSD\100JVCGR folder.  
Recording Digital Sound Effects  
The sound effects pre-stored in the provided  
memory card can be dubbed onto a tape.  
The file names should be in numerical sequence  
starting from DVC00001.mp3. If you are using the  
provided memory card, file names should be from  
DVC00013.mp3 since 12 sound effects are pre-  
stored as DVC00001.mp3 through  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load the provided memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
DVC00012.mp3.  
NOTES:  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing.  
(pg. 56)  
Sound effects can also be selected during D.S.C.  
playback mode. (pg. 25, 26)  
5 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the  
viewfinder fully.  
Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred  
to a memory card by copying them into the  
memory cards sound folder with the specified file  
name. For details, refer to the instruction manual  
of the provided software. However, some sound  
(effects) created on a PC cannot be played back  
with this camcorder.  
6 Press INDEX. The Index Screen for sound effects  
(pg. 26) appears.  
I NDEX  
EXPLOS I ON  
S I REN  
Selected Sound  
LAUGHTER  
RACE CAR  
DOOR BELL  
BUZZER  
FANFARE  
NAVIGATION Function  
The Navigation Function helps you check tape  
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory  
card.  
7 Press + or to select the desired sound effect.  
8 Press SET/SELECT.  
Pressing D.SOUND starts playback of the  
currently selected sound effect. You can check  
it without recording it onto the tape. Press  
D.SOUND again to stop the sound effect  
playback midway.  
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To make thumbnail images during video  
recording automatically  
To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images  
(NAVIGATION Search)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Press NAVI during video playback or stop mode.  
5 Set NAVIGATIONto the desired navigation  
The loaded cassettes  
NAV I GAT I ON  
DATE : 24 . 2 5 . 0 4  
3 1 5 : 2 9  
storing time. (pg. 31, 35)  
NAVIGATION thumbnail  
image screen appears.  
Turn the SHUTTLE  
TC  
:
1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5  
1
2
3
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.  
4
5
SEARCH Ring to the left  
(3) to display the  
previous page. Turn the  
SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring to the right (5) to  
display the next page.  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording.  
1hh  
01mm  
When the recording time  
PAUSE  
is over the navigation  
time set in step 5, “  
6 Press + or to select the desired image, and press  
SET/SELECT.  
appears briefly, then the  
image of the point where  
recording is started is  
captured and stored in  
the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
appears blinking and the camcorder starts  
searching the tape for the relevant point of the  
selected thumbnail image.  
Displayed while the  
captured image is  
being stored in the  
memory card.  
To cancel NAVIGATION search midway...  
Press 4/9 or 8, or turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring  
to the left (3) or to the right (5).  
If the Recording Start/  
Stop button is pressed  
before “  
stops  
To add thumbnail images during video  
playback  
blinking, the image of the point where the  
loaded memory card is recognised is captured.  
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in To find scenes on tape  
recording.  
using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search).  
To make thumbnail images after video recording  
manually...  
1) Perform steps 1 to 4 above.  
2) Set NAVIGATIONto MANUAL.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
3) After the recording, press NAVI STORE.  
The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the  
captured image is stored in the memory card as  
a thumbnail image.  
2 Press 4/9 to start video playback.  
3 Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.  
The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the  
image of the point where NAVI STORE is  
pressed is stored in the memory card as a  
thumbnail image.  
To delete thumbnail images  
NOTES:  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
The remaining number of storable thumbnail  
images also appears on the screen when it reaches  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to VIDEO.  
10 or less. If REC SELECTis set to “  
/
3 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
in DSC Menu, the number shows how many  
640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.  
If 5Sis set to 5Sor Anim.in MANUAL  
Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work  
properly.  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
5 Press + or to select t, and press SET/  
SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
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FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.)  
V I DEO  
6 Press + or to select  
NAVI.DEL., and press  
SET/SELECT. The Sub  
Menu appears.  
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.  
SOUND MODESTEREO  
1 2b i  
t
MODESOUND  
1
SYNCHRO  
0 . 0  
REC MODE  
COPYOFF  
NAV I . DEL .  
BLANK SRCH  
S / AV I NPUT  
OFF  
7 By pressing + or ...  
Select IMAGE SEL.to  
RETURN  
delete the currently displayed thumbnail image.  
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.  
Select TAPE SEL.to delete all thumbnail images  
for the tape which contains the currently  
displayed image.  
Select ALLto delete all thumbnail images  
stored in the memory card at once.  
NAV I GAT I ON  
8 Press SET/SELECT. The  
E-MAIL Button  
MENU Button  
DELETE CURRENT?  
NAVIGATION screen  
+, Button  
appears.  
2 6 .12 . 0 4  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
1 5 : 0 0  
9 Press + or to select  
EXECUTE, and press SET/  
SELECT.  
Turn the SHUTTLE  
Recording  
Start/Stop  
Button  
SEARCH Ring to the left (3) to display the  
previous page. Turn the SHUTTLE SEARCH  
Ring to the right (5) to display the next page.  
To cancel deletion, select RETURN.  
Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during  
video playback.  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
SNAPSHOT  
Button  
Stop (8)  
CAUTION:  
Button  
Do not remove the memory card or perform any  
other operation (such as turning off the camcorder)  
during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided  
AC Power Adapter/Charger, as the memory card may  
be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted  
during deletion. If the memory card becomes  
corrupted, initialise it.  
1
1
6
60  
E-  
E-  
E-  
CLIP  
CLIP  
CLIP  
0hh25mm  
Remaining time  
00 : 00  
STANDBY  
Shooting starts when the  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
is pressed.  
NOTE:  
Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored.  
Check images before deleting.  
1
1
6
6
0
0
0hh1: 10mm  
00 : 15  
REC  
IMPORTANT:  
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.  
Shooting stops when the  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
is pressed again.  
0h00mm  
h
1
1
6
6
0
0
00 : 00  
COMPLETED  
Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are  
loaded when the following messages appear: NO  
ID ON TAPE OR CARD, UNABLE TO USE  
NAVIGATION, THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT  
COMPATIBLE.  
Recording is complete.  
If you change the memory card while shooting on  
one tape, two memory cards will share the tapes  
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.  
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5 Set E-CLIP RECto the desired image size.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
To make video clips from real-time camera  
image  
6 Press 4/9 to start video playback.  
1 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
7 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
E-CLIPappears.  
3 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL  
again or press 8 to stop video playback.  
8 At the point you want to start dubbing, press  
4 Set E-CLIP RECto the desired image size.  
SNAPSHOT to start E-Mail Clip Recording.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
9 Press SNAPSHOT to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then the  
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
5 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
E-CLIPappears.  
6 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
10 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.  
recording.  
The normal screen reappears.  
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
To view video clips stored in a memory card…  
Refer to Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 25).  
recording.  
COMPLETEDis displayed, then the  
camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-  
Standby mode.  
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory  
card…  
Refer to Deleting Files(pg. 28).  
8 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording. The  
normal screen reappears.  
NOTES:  
Playback operation cannot be performed during  
E-Mail Clip Recording.  
To view video clips stored in a memory card…  
Refer to Playback Of Video Clips(pg. 25).  
If the end of the tape is reached during E-Mail Clip  
Recording, that portion will be automatically  
stored in the memory card.  
If the end of the tape is reached in step 7, the  
E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode will be  
automatically cancelled.  
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.  
Video noise may appear while viewing video clips  
in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, however, this  
noise is not present in the actual video clips stored  
in the memory card.  
To delete unwanted video clips stored in a memory  
card…  
Refer to Deleting Files(pg. 28).  
Approximate recording time  
SD  
Memory  
Card  
Image Size  
160 x 120  
240 x 176  
8 MB*  
16 MB  
2 min.  
5 min. 40 sec.  
15 min. 40 sec.  
33 min. 20 sec.  
5 min. 40 sec.  
12 min. 20 sec.  
32 MB  
* Provided  
NOTE:  
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.  
It is not possible to adjust the speaker and  
headphone volume during E-Mail Clip Recording  
mode.  
To make video clips from recorded video  
footage  
1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
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7 Engage the VCRs AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
Dubbing To Or From A VCR  
Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.  
8 Press 4/9 on the camcorder to start playback of  
.
the source tape.  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage  
the VCRs Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the VCRs Record-  
Pause mode and press 4/9 on the camcorder.  
Connector  
Cover**  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop  
To S/AV connector  
the VCR and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
To S-VIDEO IN*  
or OUT*  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will  
appear on your TV. This will confirm the  
connections and the AUX channel for dubbing  
purposes.  
Before you start dubbing, make sure that the  
indications do not appear on the connected TV. If  
they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV...  
To AUDIO IN or OUT,  
VIDEO IN or OUT  
Not connected  
Y/C/CVBS”  
Video Out  
Select Switch  
Cable Adapter***  
(provided)  
Date/time  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(੬  
pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote  
control to turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
TV  
Set TIME CODEto OFFor ON.  
VCR  
(੬  
pg. 31, 41)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/TV”  
(pg. 31, 41)  
.
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not  
necessary to connect the yellow video cable.  
To use this camcorder as a recorder...  
1) Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.  
2) Set S/AV INPUTto A/V.INor S.IN*.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
** When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
*** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the  
provided cable adapter.  
* Select S.INwhen using S-VIDEO OUT  
connector on your TV/VCR.  
NOTE:  
Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter  
as required:  
3) Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 31, 34)  
4) Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
5) Press START/STOP on the remote control to  
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.  
engage the Record-Pause mode. The “  
or  
A/V.IN  
indication appears on the screen.  
S.IN  
6) Press START/STOP on the remote control to start  
recording. The indication rotates.  
7) Press START/STOP on the remote control again to  
stop recording. The indication stops rotating.  
To use this camcorder as a player...  
1 Following the illustrations, connect the  
camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 22.  
2 Set the camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
NOTES:  
VIDEO.  
After dubbing, set S/AV INPUTback to OFF.  
Analogue signals can be converted to digital  
signals with this procedure.  
3 Set the camcorders Power Switch to P”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.  
4 Turn on the VCRs power.  
5 Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.  
6 Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.  
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped  
With A DV IN Connector  
(Digital Dubbing)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped  
with a DV input connector using a DV cable as  
shown in the illustration.  
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
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.  
4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to P”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
5 Turn on the video units power.  
6 Insert the source cassette in this camcorder.  
7 Insert the recording cassette in the video unit.  
the source cassette.  
9 At the point you want to start dubbing, engage  
the video units Record mode.  
10 To pause dubbing, engage the video units  
Record-Pause mode and press 4/9 on this  
camcorder.  
Connector  
Cover*  
11 Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop  
To DV IN/OUT  
the video unit and camcorder.  
NOTES:  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Core filter  
If the remote control is used when both the player  
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will  
perform the same operation. To prevent this from  
happening, press the buttons on both units.  
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 9. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
To DV IN  
If Playback Zoom(pg. 55) or Playback  
Special Effects(pg. 55) is attempted or  
SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the  
original playback image recorded on the tape is  
output from the DV connector.  
Video unit equipped with DV  
connector  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
*
When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
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1 Make sure all units are turned off.  
Dubbing From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV OUT  
Connector (Digital Dubbing)  
2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped  
with a DV output connector using a DV cable as  
shown in the illustration.  
3 Set this camcorders VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to  
VIDEO.  
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from  
another video unit equipped with a DV connector  
onto the camcorder. Since a digital signal is sent,  
there is little if any image or sound deterioration.  
4 Set this camcorders Power Switch to P”  
while pressing down the Lock Button located on  
the switch.  
5 Set REC MODEto SPor LP. (pg. 31, 34)  
6 Turn on the video units power.  
7 Insert the source cassette in the video unit.  
8 Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.  
9 Press START/STOP on the remote control to  
engage the Record-Pause mode.  
The “  
indication appears on the screen.  
DV. IN  
10 Press START/STOP on the remote control to  
start recording.  
The  
indication rotates.  
Connector  
To DV IN/OUT  
Cover*  
11 Press START/STOP on the remote control  
again to engage the Record-Pause mode.  
The  
indication stops rotating.  
12 Repeat steps 10 11 for additional editing.  
Stop the video unit and camcorder.  
Core filter  
DV cable (optional)  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
To DV OUT  
If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set  
S/AV INPUTto OFF. (pg. 31, 40)  
If the remote control is used when both the player  
and recorder are JVC video units, both units will  
perform the same operation. To prevent this from  
happening, press the buttons on both units.  
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 9. If  
this occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
Video unit equipped with DV  
connector  
Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode  
recorded on the original tape, regardless of the  
current SOUND MODEsetting. (pg. 34)  
When using a DV cable, be sure to use the  
optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.  
* When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
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1 Load a cassette. (pg. 15)  
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On  
A Tape To A Memory Card  
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory  
card.  
2 Load a memory card. (pg. 16)  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
5 Set “  
COPYto ON. (pg. 31, 40)  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
6 Press 4/9 to start playback.  
7 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9 again to  
engage Still Playback.  
8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.  
The ”  
indication appears during  
Play/Pause Button  
dubbing.  
(4/9)  
The selected image is stored in the memory  
card.  
Power Switch  
NOTES:  
If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory  
card is not loaded, the message COPYING  
FAILEDis displayed.  
If an image recorded on the tape using WIDE  
MODE(pg. 37) is dubbed to a memory card,  
the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed  
with it.  
SNAPSHOT  
Lock Button  
Button  
To use Playback Special effects with a video image  
you wish to dub, perform up to step 8 using the  
remote control (provided). (pg. 55)  
Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.  
MENU Button  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
+, Button  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
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. (pg. 55)  
A Infrared beam transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
The following buttons are available only when the  
camcorders Power Switch set to P.  
B DISPLAY Button ................... (pg. 22, 50, 59)  
C SHIFT Button .............................. (pg. 55, 58)  
D SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons ....... (pg. 55)  
Left/Right Buttons ............................ (pg. 55)  
E REW Button  
Installing The Batteries  
The remote control uses two AAA (R03)size  
batteries. Refer to General Battery Precautions”  
(pg. 70).  
Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search  
on a tape..........................................(pg. 21)  
Displays previous file  
1 Remove the battery compartment cover while  
pushing up the tab as illustrated.  
in a memory card.............................(pg. 24)  
F FADE/WIPE Button ........................... (pg. 60)  
G EFFECT ON/OFF Button ................... (pg. 55)  
H EFFECT Button .................................. (pg. 55)  
I PAUSE IN Connector ........................ (pg. 59)  
J MBR SET Button ............................... (pg. 58)  
K Up Button ........................................ (pg. 55)  
INSERT Button................................... (pg. 57)  
L Down Button .................................... (pg. 55)  
A. DUB Button.................................. (pg. 56)  
M PLAY Button  
2 Insert two AAA (R03)size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
3 Re-attach the battery compartment cover.  
1
3
+
Tab  
2
+
Starts Playback of a tape ..................(pg. 20)  
Starts Auto Playback of images  
in a memory card ............................(pg. 24)  
N FF Button  
Insert the minus () end first.  
Forward/Forward Shuttle Search  
on a tape .........................................(pg. 21)  
Displays next file  
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)  
When using the  
in a memory card ............................(pg. 24)  
O STOP Button  
Stops the tape ..................................(pg. 20)  
Stops Auto Playback ........................(pg. 24)  
P PAUSE Button  
Pauses the tape ..................................(pg. 55)  
Q R.A.EDIT Buttons ..................... (pg. 58 61)  
remote control, be  
sure to point it at the  
remote sensor. The  
transmitted beams  
approximate effective  
distance for indoor  
use is 5 m.  
Remote sensor  
The following buttons are available when the  
camcorders Power Switch set to Aor M.  
a Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
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.  
Zoom in/out .................................(pg. 18, 55)  
(Also available with the Power Switch set to  
P)  
Buttons And Functions  
b START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop  
Button on the camcorder.  
c SNAPSHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the  
camcorder.  
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.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video  
playback. Or perform normal  
playback of images.  
Zoom Buttons  
SHIFT  
Up Button  
Down Button  
Left or SLOW  
Rewind Button  
2) At the point you want to zoom  
in, press the Zoom Button (T).  
To zoom out, press the Zoom  
Button (W).  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
Right or SLOW  
Forward Button  
3) You can move the image on the  
screen around to find a particular  
portion of the picture. While  
holding down SHIFT, press L  
(Left), F (Right), U (Up) and E  
(Down).  
Slow-Motion Playback  
Allows slow-speed search in either direction during  
video playback.  
To end zoom, press and hold W until  
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or  
IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.  
After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with  
an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or  
approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal  
playback resumes.  
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.  
To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).  
To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).  
Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
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.  
There may be a small margin between the slow-  
motion playback start point you chose and the  
actual start point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be  
disturbances in video and the picture may seem  
unstable, especially with steady images. This is not  
a malfunction.  
Playback Special Effects  
Allows you to add creative effects to the video  
playback image.  
The effects that can be used during playback are  
CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE.  
The effects work the same in playback as they did in  
recording. (pg. 33)  
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.  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Allows frame-by-frame search during video  
playback.  
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (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.  
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.  
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.  
Playback Zoom  
Magnifies the recorded image up to 20X at any time  
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
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 camcorders microphone away from the  
TV, or turn down the TVs volume.  
Audio Dubbing  
The audio track can be customised only when  
recorded in the 12-bit and SP modes. (pg. 34)  
If you change from 12-bit to 16-bit in mid-  
recording and then use the tape for Audio  
Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where  
16-bit recording began.  
Stereo Microphone  
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.  
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections. (pg. 22)  
To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit  
connected to the camcorders S/AV connector, first  
set S/AV INPUTto A/V.INin VIDEO Menu.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
Headphone  
Connector  
Speaker  
The AUXindication appears instead of MIC.  
Audio Dubbing Using Digital  
Sound Effects  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
MENU Button  
+, Button  
INDEX  
Button  
STOP  
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 9Dand MIC”  
indicators appear.  
SET/SELECT  
Button  
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).  
D.SOUND Button/Stop  
(8) Button  
To hear the sound during Audio Dubbing...  
Connect optional headphones to the headphone  
connector or use the S/AV connector, and set the  
12bit MODEto the desired mode;  
SOUND 1for the playback sound.  
SOUND 2for the dubbed sound.  
MIXfor the playback and dubbed sound.  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback…  
Set 12bit MODEto SOUND 2or MIX.  
(pg. 31, 40)  
STOP  
NOTES:  
When editing onto a tape that was recorded at  
12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded  
separately.  
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1 Load the provided memory card. (pg. 16)  
Then, perform step 1 and 2 of Audio Dubbing”  
(pg. 56).  
Insert Editing  
You can record a new scene into a previously  
recorded tape, replacing a section of the original  
recording with minimal picture distortion at the in  
and outpoints. The original audio remains  
unchanged.  
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
3 Press + or to select s, and press SET/  
SELECT. The SYSTEM Menu appears.  
4 Press + or to select SOUND IN, and press  
SET/SELECT. The Sub Menu appears.  
5 Press + or to select D.SOUND, and press  
START/STOP  
INSERT  
SET/SELECT.  
6 Press + or to select BRETURN, and press SET/  
SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes and the  
sound effect indication appears.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
7 Press INDEX to access the sound effects Index  
Screen.  
8 Press + or to select the desired sound effect and  
NOTES:  
press SET/SELECT.  
Before performing the following steps, make sure  
that TIME CODEis set to ON. (pg. 31, 41)  
Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in  
the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
To perform Insert Editing while watching in the  
television, make connections. (pg. 22)  
9 Press PLAY (U) to begin Audio Dubbing. The  
selected sound effect is dubbed onto the tape.  
The “ ” moves while it is being dubbed.  
To stop dubbing the sound effect midway, press  
D.SOUND.  
10 Press STOP (8) to end Audio Dubbing.  
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at this  
point. (pg. 41)  
NOTES:  
After dubbing, set SOUND INback to MIC/  
AUX.  
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is located,  
then press PAUSE (9).  
The dubbed sound effect is recorded on  
SOUND 2. (pg. 40)  
If you press PAUSE (9) to pause dubbing in step 9  
the selected sound effect indication remains  
displayed. To resume dubbing, press PLAY (U).  
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 1.  
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 (pg. 33) 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 Edting stops. (pg. 80, 81)  
If a memory card is loaded and NAVIGATIONis  
set to other than MANUAL, a NAVIGATION  
thumbnail image is stored in the memory card.  
(pg. 47)  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
IMPORTANT:  
Random Assemble Editing  
[R.A.Edit]  
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs  
and those of many other makers, it may not work  
with yours or may offer limited functions.  
NOTES:  
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as  
the source player. You can select up to 8 cutsfor  
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is  
more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand  
Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR  
(see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed  
by operating the VCR manually.  
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
Some brands of VCR do not come on  
automatically. In this case, turn the power on  
manually and try step 2.  
If the remote control is not able to control the  
VCR, use the controls on the VCR.  
When the remote controls batteries run out, the  
VCR brand you have set will be erased. In that  
case, replace the old battery with a new one to  
reset the VCR brand.  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are  
installed in the remote control. (pg. 54)  
SHIFT  
MBR SET  
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
AKAI  
F
F
G
B
D
G
PHILIPS  
A
I
A
I
I
I
A
C
G
I
E
A
D
A
F
B
C
B
BLAUPUNKT  
DAEWOO  
A
A
C
H
Set Remote/VCR Code  
FERGUSON  
I
I
C
G
H
B
1 Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
remote towards the VCRs infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and enter the brand code.  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
I
D
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
A
C
D
D
C
C
F
E
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCRs power comes on.  
F
F
F
C
SELECO, REX  
SHARP  
I
I
A
F
2 Make sure the VCRs power is on. Then, while  
holding SHIFT, press the button on the remote  
for the desired function. The functions the remote  
can control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW  
and VCR REC STBY (you do not need to press  
SHIFT for this one).  
JVC  
A
B
C
I
I
I
A
F
C
A
A
E
SONY  
F
F
C
C
E
LG/GOLDSTAR  
MITSUBISHI  
A
A
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
F
F
G
H
I
A
NEC  
C
C
G
H
THOMSON,  
TELEFUNKEN,  
SABA,  
I
I
I
C
A
F
G
B
PANASONIC  
A
A
A
I
A
C
G
A
D
H
NORDMENDE  
TOSHIBA  
F
F
I
A
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1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE  
Make Connections  
Also refer to page 22.  
connector…  
Connect the editing cable to the Remote  
PAUSE connector.  
B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote  
PAUSE connector but equipped with an  
R.A.EDIT connector…  
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
Connector  
Cover****  
To S/AV connector  
C A VCR other than above…  
Connect the editing cable to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector.  
S/AV/Editing cable  
(provided)  
2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.  
To S-VIDEO IN*  
4 Set the Power Switch to Pwhile pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
To AUDIO IN,  
VIDEO IN  
5 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape  
and engage the AUX mode.  
Refer to the VCRs instructions.  
Editing  
Extension cable  
(provided)***  
NOTES:  
Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the  
indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If  
they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.  
To choose whether or not the following displays  
appear on the connected TV…  
Y/C/CVBS”  
Video Out Select  
Switch  
Cable Adapter**  
Date/time  
ABTo Remote  
PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
Set DATE/TIMEto AUTO, ONor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote  
control to turn on/off the date indication.  
Time code  
VCR  
Set TIME CODEto OFFor ON.  
(pg. 31, 41)  
Indications other than date/time and time code  
Set ON SCREENto OFF, LCDor LCD/  
TV. (pg. 31, 41)  
CTo PAUSE  
IN  
TV  
DISPLAY  
When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input  
connector, an optional DV cable can be  
connected instead of the S/AV/Editing cable.  
However, it is necessary to connect the editing  
cable of the S/AV/Editing cable to the VCR. (For  
details, see step 1.)  
*
Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN  
connector. In this case, it is not necessary to  
connect the yellow video cable.  
** If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the  
provided cable adapter.  
*** If necessary, use this cable for connections.  
****When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
NOTE:  
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.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
NOTES:  
When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points so that there is a relatively large difference  
between them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds  
5 minutes, the recording decks Record-Standby  
mode will be cancelled and editing will not take  
place.  
If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-  
In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be  
included in the edited version.  
PLAY  
FADE/WIPE  
EFFECT  
EDIT IN/OUT  
PAUSE  
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
CANCEL VCR REC STBY  
Since time codes register time only as accurately  
as seconds, the time code total time may not  
6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
match the total program time exactly.  
on the remote control.  
Turning off the camcorders power erases all  
registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
The Random Assemble  
Editing Menu appears.  
Selected parameter  
If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from  
Program AE with special effects, you cannot use  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader. In this case  
the Dissolve or Black & White indicator begins  
blinking. Once the next Edit-In point is registered,  
the effect is turned off. To combine these effects,  
use Sepia or Monotone during recording, then use  
the Dissolve or Black & White Fader during  
Random Assemble Editing.  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
7 If using a Wipe/Fader at  
the beginning of the  
scene, press FADE/WIPE  
on the remote control.  
Cycle through the  
effects by pressing  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
repeatedly, and stop  
when the one you want is displayed.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
It is not possible to use Wipe/Fader effects and  
Program AE with special effects during Random  
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.  
8 At the beginning of the scene, press EDIT IN/  
OUT on the remote control. The Edit-In position  
appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.  
Picture Wipe And Dissolve Menu  
(available only for Random Assemble Editing)  
You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on  
page 32 but also the picture wipe and dissolve  
effects below.  
9 At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT. The  
Edit-Out position appears in the Random  
Assemble Editing Menu.  
10 If using a Wipe/Fader at the end of the scene,  
DISSOLVE: The new scene gradually appears  
as the old one gradually disappears.  
press FADE/WIPE.  
Cycle through the effects by pressing  
repeatedly, and stop when the one you want is  
displayed.  
If you select a Wipe/Fader effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
end of the last scene.  
When you use Fader/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply  
to Picture Wipe/Dissolve.)  
WIPE CORNER: The new scene wipes in  
over the previous one from the upper right corner to  
the lower left corner.  
WIPE WINDOW: The next scene gradually  
wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the  
corners, covering the previous scene.  
WIPE SLIDE: The next scene gradually wipes  
in over the previous one from right to left.  
WIPE DOOR: The previous scene wipes out  
from the centre to the right and left, like a door  
being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
WIPE SCROLL: The new scene wipes in over  
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top.  
WIPE SHUTTER: The new scene wipes in  
over the previous one from the centre toward the top  
and bottom of the screen.  
11 If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT.  
(pg. 55)  
12 Repeat steps 8 through 11 to register  
additional scenes.  
To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
If you are not using Wipe/Fader or Program AE  
with special effects, repeat steps 8 and 9 only.  
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2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder  
timing, select the beginning of a scene transition  
as your Edit-In point.  
Automatic Editing To VCR  
13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the  
beginning of the scene you want to edit and press  
PAUSE (9).  
3 Play back the dubbed scene.  
14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually  
If any images from the scene prior to the  
transition you chose for your Edit-In point were  
recorded, that means your VCR moves too  
quickly from Record-Pause to Record mode.  
If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress,  
the VCR is slow to start recording.  
engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode.  
15 Press START/STOP on the remote control.  
Editing proceeds as programmed, right through  
to the end of the last registered scene.  
When dubbing is complete, the camcorder  
enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its  
Record-Pause mode.  
Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing  
If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the  
tape will be dubbed all the way to the end  
automatically.  
4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random  
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press  
MENU. The Menu Screen appears.  
If you operate the camcorder during automatic  
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause  
mode and automatic editing will stop.  
5 Press + or to select t, and press SET/  
SELECT. The VIDEO Menu appears.  
6 Press + or to select SYNCHRO, and press  
SET/SELECT. The value for SYNCHROis  
highlighted.  
16 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and  
the VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear,  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.  
7 Based on the diagnostics performed, you can  
now advance the VCRs record timing by pressing  
+. You can also delay the VCRs record timing by  
pressing .  
NOTES:  
Pressing R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control  
clears all settings registered during Random  
Assemble Editing.  
The adjustment range is from 1.3 to +1.3  
seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
Press SET/SELECT to finish the setting.  
When the editing cable is connected to the remote  
controls PAUSE IN connector during dubbing,  
make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
VCRs sensor, and the path between the two is  
unobstructed.  
Random Assemble Editing may not function  
properly when using a tape including several  
duplicated time codes. (pg. 19)  
8 Press + or to select BRETURN, and press SET/  
SELECT twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing  
beginning with step 6 on page 60.  
NOTES:  
Before performing actual Random Assemble  
Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial  
runs to check whether the value you have input is  
appropriate or not, and make adjustments  
accordingly.  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause  
to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin  
editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the  
same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find  
that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For  
a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing  
of the camcorder against your VCR.  
Depending on the recorder, there may be  
situations where the timing difference cannot be  
fully corrected.  
Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing  
1 Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point  
the remote control at the camcorders remote  
sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF.  
Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
Program 1  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –  
– – : – –  
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE  
TOTAL  
– –  
:
– –  
00 : 00  
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Connection To A Personal Computer  
[A] Using USB cable  
Connector  
Cover*  
To USB connector  
USB cable (provided)  
PC  
To USB  
OR  
[B] Using DV cable  
Connector  
Cover*  
To DV  
connector  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Core filter  
Core filter  
PC with DV  
connector  
To DV IN/OUT  
* When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
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.  
[A] Using USB cable  
It is possible to do the following things:  
Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a  
PC.  
Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to  
a PC.  
Capture still/moving images in real-time.  
Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (pg. 63)  
The date/time information cannot be captured into  
the PC.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
Software.  
[B] Using DV cable  
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.  
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a  
PC with a DV connector by using the provided  
software, software equipped with the PC or  
commercially available software.  
USB MODEand/or ACCESSING FILES”  
appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is  
accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder  
is transferring a file to the PC.  
NOTES:  
Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB  
CONNECTION GUIDEfor the installation of the  
bundled software and drivers.  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while  
ACCESSING FILESis displayed on the LCD  
monitor since this can result in product damage.  
The software operation manual is provided as PDF  
file on the CD-ROM.  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable  
simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only  
the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.  
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1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are  
Using The Camcorder As A  
WebCam  
installed in your PC and all units are turned off.  
2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB  
cable.  
3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to MEMORY.  
This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB  
connection.  
4 Set the Power Switch to Aor Mwhile  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
5 Turn on the PC.  
“  
appears on the screen.  
If the PC is not powered on, the camcorder  
does not enter the Web Camera mode.  
6 When finished, turn off the PC first, then the  
camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and PC.  
Connector Cover*  
NOTES:  
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack. (pg. 11)  
Use the provided software PIXELA ImageMixer to  
capture video in real time.  
To USB  
You can also use the camcorder for web  
conference by using Microsoft Windows®  
NetMeeting® and signing up for MSN Hotmail.  
In the Web Camera mode, the following buttons  
cannot be operated: E-MAIL, SNAPSHOT, INDEX/  
NAVI, NAVI STORE, D.SOUND, the Recording  
Start/Stop Button.  
USB cable  
(provided)  
To USB  
connector  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and  
provided Software.  
USB-equipped PC  
* When connecting the cable, open the cover.  
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DETAILS  
ITEMS  
NOTES  
V Power (pg. 10)  
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C  
is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold,  
charging may be incomplete.  
Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the  
battery pack.  
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger  
near a radio.  
Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes  
warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
V VIDEO  
RECORDING  
(pg. 17)  
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may  
be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette  
holder opens. Do not use force.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes  
completely before closing the cassette holder cover.  
When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before  
actual recording starts. The Tindicator starts rotating when the camcorder  
actually starts recording.  
The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the  
accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.  
TAPE ENDappears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off  
automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. TAPE ENDalso appears  
when a cassette at its end is loaded.  
During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker. To hear the sound, connect  
optional headphones to the headphone connector. The sound volume is at the  
level it was adjusted to during playback. (pg. 20)  
During Interface Shooting, the Tape Runningindicator and warning indications  
(pg. 80, 81) are the only ones that are shown; they appear reversed in the  
display as they would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the  
recording.  
The tape remaining indicator does not appear during interface shooting. However,  
when the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the  
remaining time:  
(blinking)  
(blinking)  
(blinking)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,  
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery  
pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual  
from the beginning.  
Power  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied.  
1. The power is not connected 1. Connect the AC Power  
properly.  
Adapter/Charger securely.  
(pg. 11)  
The battery is dead.  
The LCD monitor is not open  
fully or the viewfinder is not  
pulled out when recording.  
Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one.  
(pg. 10, 11)  
Open the LCD monitor fully  
or pull out the viewfinder.  
Video and D.S.C. Recording  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
2. Recording cannot be  
2. The Power Switch is set to  
Por OFF.  
2. Set the Power Switch to A”  
or M. (pg. 17, 23)  
For Video Recording —  
Set the tapes erase  
protection tab to REC.  
(pg. 15)  
performed.  
For Video Recording —  
The tapes erase protection  
tab is set to SAVE.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to MEMORY.  
TAPE ENDappears.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to VIDEO.  
Replace with new cassette.  
(pg. 15)  
For D.S.C. Recording —  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Close the cassette holder  
cover.  
For D.S.C. Recording —  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to MEMORY.  
3. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
3. This is a result of exceedingly 3.  
high contrast, and is not a  
malfunction.  
4. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during shooting,  
the screen becomes red or  
black for an instant.  
4. This is not a malfunction.  
4.  
5. During recording, the date/  
5. DATE/TIMEis set to OFF. 5. Set DATE/TIMEto ON.  
(pg. 31, 38)  
time does not appear.  
6. During recording, sound  
6. The optional headphones are 6. Connect the optional  
cannot be heard.  
not connected to the  
headphones to the  
headphone connector.  
(pg. 77)  
headphones connector.  
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7. The LCD monitor or  
7. Certain Wipe/Fader effects,  
7. Re-read the sections covering  
viewfinder indications blink.  
certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, DIS”  
and other functions that  
Wipe/Fader effects, Program  
AE with special effects and  
DIS. (pg. 31 34, 36)  
cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. 10X optical zoom is selected. 8. Set ZOOMto 40Xor  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to MEMORY.  
200X. (pg. 35)  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to VIDEO.  
Video and D.S.C. Playback  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
9. Play, Rewind and Fast-Forward 9. The Power Switch is set to  
9. Set the Power Switch to  
P. (pg. 20)  
functions do not work.  
Aor M.  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is  
set to MEMORY.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to VIDEO.  
10. The tape is moving, but there is 10. Your TV has AV input  
10. Set the TV to the mode or  
channel appropriate for  
video playback. (pg. 22)  
Close the cassette holder  
cover. (pg. 15)  
no picture.  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
11. Blocks of noise appear during 11.  
playback, or there is no  
11. Clean the video heads with  
an optional cleaning  
playback picture and the  
cassette. (pg. 73)  
screen becomes blue.  
12. A memory card cannot be  
12. The Power Switch is set to  
Aor M.  
12. Set the Power Switch to  
P. (pg. 24)  
played back.  
The VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch is set to VIDEO.  
Set the VIDEO/MEMORY  
Switch to MEMORY.  
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Advanced features  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
13. The focus does not adjust  
13. Focus is set to the Manual  
mode.  
13. Set Focus to the Auto mode.  
(pg. 43)  
automatically.  
The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
Clean the lens and check the  
focus again. (pg. 73)  
The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
14. In the 5-Second mode,  
recording ends before  
14. The 5-Second mode is set to 14. Set 5Sto 5Sin MANUAL  
Anim.in MANUAL Menu.  
Menu. (pg. 31, 36)  
5 seconds have elapsed.  
15. Snapshot mode cannot be  
15. The Squeeze mode  
15. Disengage the Squeeze  
(SQUEEZE) mode.  
used.  
(SQUEEZE) is selected.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
16. The colour of Snapshot looks 16. The light source or the  
16. Find a white subject and  
compose your shot so that it  
also appears in the frame.  
(pg. 23, 41)  
strange.  
subject does not include  
white. Or there are various  
different light sources behind  
the subject.  
The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
and Monotone  
(MONOTONE). (pg. 31,  
34)  
17. The image taken using  
17. Shooting was performed  
17. Press BACK LIGHT.  
(pg. 45)  
Snapshot is too dark.  
under backlit conditions.  
18. The image taken using  
18. The subject is too bright.  
18. Set rto SPOTLIGHT.  
(pg. 33)  
Snapshot is too bright.  
19. White Balance cannot be  
19. The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
19. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
or Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode before setting White  
Balance. (pg. 34)  
activated.  
20. Wipe/Fader effects do not  
20. The Power Switch is set to  
A.  
20. Set the Power Switch to M.  
(pg. 13)  
work.  
21. The Black & White Fader does 21. The Sepia (SEPIA) or  
21. Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA)  
and Monotone  
not work.  
Monotone (MONOTONE)  
mode is activated.  
(MONOTONE).  
(pg. 31, 34)  
22. Program AE with special  
22. The Power Switch is set to  
A.  
22. Set the Power Switch to M.  
(pg. 13)  
effects does not work.  
23. The image looks like the  
23. When shooting in the dark, 23. If you want the lighting to  
shutter speed is too slow.  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light when  
GAIN UPis set to  
AUTO.  
look more natural, set GAIN  
UPto AGCor OFF.  
(pg. 31, 35)  
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Other problems  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
24. The CHARGE indicator on the 24. The temperature of the  
24. To protect the battery, it is  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
does not light.  
battery is extremely high/low.  
recommended to charge it in  
places with a temperature of  
10°C to 35°C. (pg. 70)  
Charging is difficult in places  
subject to extremely high/  
low temperatures.  
25. SET DATE/TIME!appears.  
26. There is no picture.  
25. The built-in clocks  
rechargeable lithium battery  
is discharged.  
25. Connect the camcorder to an  
AC outlet using the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger for over 24  
hours to charge the clocks  
lithium battery. (pg. 14)  
The previously set date/time  
is erased.  
26. The camcorder is not getting 26. Turn the camcorders power  
power, or some other  
malfunction exists.  
off and on again. (pg. 13)  
27. Some functions are not  
available using the MENU  
Button.  
27. The Power Switch is set to  
A.  
27. Set the Power Switch to M.  
(pg. 13)  
28. Files stored in the memory  
28. Files stored in the memory  
28. Remove protection from the  
files stored in the memory  
card and delete them.  
card cannot be deleted.  
card are protected.  
(pg. 27 28)  
29. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black bar  
appears at the bottom of the  
screen.  
29. This is not a malfunction.  
29. By recording with DIS”  
activated (pg. 31, 36) this  
can be avoided.  
30. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder does  
not operate.  
30. The DV cable was plugged/ 30. Turn the camcorders power  
unplugged with power  
turned on.  
off and on again, then  
operate it.  
31. The rear of the LCD monitor is 31. The light used to illuminate 31. Close the LCD monitor to  
hot.  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
turn it off or set the Power  
Switch to OFF, and let the  
unit cool down.  
32. Images on the LCD monitor  
32. In places subject to high  
temperature, images become  
dark due to the  
32. Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor.  
(pg. 12, 13)  
appear dark or whitish.  
characteristics of the LCD  
monitor. When this happens,  
the displayed colours differ  
from those that are actually  
recorded. This is not a defect  
of the camcorder.  
When the LCD monitors  
LED light reaches the end of  
its service life, images on the  
LCD monitor become dark.  
Consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
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33. Coloured bright spots appear 33. The LCD monitor and the  
33.  
all over the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
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 %)  
34. The indicators and the image 34. This may occur when the  
34.  
colour on the LCD monitor are  
not clear.  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
35. The cassette will not load  
35. The batterys charge is low.  
35. Install a fully charged battery.  
(pg. 10, 11)  
properly.  
36. The memory card cannot be  
36.  
36. Push in the memory card a  
few more times. (pg. 16)  
removed from the camcorder.  
37. Picture does not appear on the 37. The viewfinder is pulled out 37. Push the viewfinder back in  
LCD monitor.  
and PRIORITYis set to  
FINDER.  
or set PRIORITYto LCD.  
(pg. 12, 31, 38)  
The LCD monitors brightness  
setting is too dark.  
Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor. (pg. 13)  
If the monitor is tilted  
upward 180 degrees, open  
the monitor fully. (pg. 12)  
38. Images on the LCD monitor  
38. The speaker volume is too  
38. Turn the speaker volume  
down. (pg. 20)  
are jittery.  
great.  
39. The LCD monitor, the  
39.  
39. Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage. (pg. 73)  
viewfinder and the lens have  
become dirty (ex. fingerprints).  
40. Time code does not appear.  
40. TIME CODEis set to  
OFF.  
40. Set TIME CODEto ON.  
(pg. 31, 38, 41)  
41. An error indication (E01, E02 41. A malfunction of some kind 41. pg. 81.  
or E06) appears.  
has occurred. In this case the  
camcorders functions  
become unusable.  
42. An error indication (E03 or  
42. A malfunction of some kind 42. pg. 81.  
has occurred. In this case the  
camcorders functions  
E04) appears.  
become unusable.  
43. The remote control does not  
43. REMOTEis set to OFF.  
The remote control does not  
point at the remote sensor.  
The remote control batteries  
are exhausted.  
43. Set REMOTEto ON.  
work.  
(pg. 31, 37)  
Point at the remote sensor.  
(pg. 54)  
Replace the batteries with  
fresh ones. (pg. 54)  
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CAUTIONS  
NOTES:  
General Battery Precautions  
If the remote control is not functioning even if it is  
being operated correctly, the batteries are  
exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones.  
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  
Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2  
Storage ..........10°C to 30°C  
Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
20°C.  
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or  
explode.  
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 54.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from  
those specified.  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct  
direction.  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
8. Do not recharge the provided batteries.  
Cassettes  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read the following cautions:  
1. During use…  
... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV  
mark.  
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded  
tapes automatically erases the previously  
recorded video and audio signals.  
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly  
when inserting.  
... do not load and unload the cassette  
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at  
all. This slackens the tape and can result in  
damage.  
Battery Packs  
The supplied battery pack  
is a lithium-ion battery.  
Before using the supplied  
battery pack or an  
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes  
the tape to fingerprints and dust.  
2. Store cassettes…  
optional battery pack, be  
sure to read the following  
Terminals  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... where they wont be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
... vertically, in their original cases.  
cautions:  
1. 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.  
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life…  
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.  
... charge in an environment where temperatures  
are within the tolerances shown in the chart  
below. This is a chemical reaction type  
battery cooler temperatures impede  
chemical reaction, while warmer  
temperatures can prevent complete charging.  
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure  
to high temperatures will increase natural  
discharge and shorten service life.  
... fully charge and then fully discharge the  
battery every 6 months when storing the  
battery pack over a long period time.  
... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
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... 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.  
Memory Cards  
To properly use and store your memory cards, be  
sure to read the following cautions:  
1. During use…  
... make sure the memory card bears the SD or  
MultiMediaCard mark.  
... make sure the memory card is positioned  
properly when inserting.  
2. While the memory card is being accessed  
(during recording, playback, deletion,  
initialisation, etc.)…  
... never unload the memory card and never turn  
off the camcorder.  
3. Store memory cards…  
3. 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.  
... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
... out of direct sunlight.  
... where they wont be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
... where they wont be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT…  
... allow it to become wet.  
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.  
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration  
during transportation.  
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright  
objects for long periods.  
... expose the lens and viewfinders lens to direct  
sunlight.  
LCD Monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT…  
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder.  
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap  
or the grip.  
2. To prolong service life…  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD  
monitor use.  
... swing the soft camera case excessively when  
the camcorder is inside it.  
These are not malfunctions:  
While using the camcorder, the surface around  
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD  
monitor may heat up.  
If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT…  
... open the camcorders chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.  
Keep it away from metallic objects when not  
in use.  
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects  
to enter the unit.  
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the  
power supply while the power is on.  
... leave the battery pack attached when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
2. Avoid using the unit…  
... in places subject to excessive humidity or  
dust.  
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CAUTIONS (cont.)  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
About moisture condensation...  
You have observed that pouring a cold liquid  
into a glass will cause drops of water to form on  
the glassouter 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.  
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 cassettes instructions.  
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 Power Adapter/  
Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-  
connect it and proceed as usual from the  
beginning.  
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  
using a circular motion.  
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.  
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USER MAINTENANCE  
After Use  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft  
cloth.  
2 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the  
direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette  
holder cover open until it locks. The cassette  
holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette.  
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it  
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with  
a dry cloth.  
2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft  
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.  
Close the LCD monitor.  
3 Press PUSH HEREto close the cassette holder.  
Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes  
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely  
before closing the cassette holder cover.  
3 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
4 Slide down BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the  
battery pack 2 3.  
4 Pull out the viewfinder fully.  
5 Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the  
Cassette holder cover  
Cassette holder  
direction of the arrow A.  
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at  
the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior  
of the viewfinder with it B.  
If the gap is narrow, turn the Dioptre  
Adjustment Control to widen the gap.  
6 Close the hatch until it locks in place and push  
the viewfinder back in.  
Remove.  
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.  
PUSH HERE  
Hatch  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
Lens blower  
Dioptre Adjustment  
Control  
BATT.RELEASE Switch  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Camcorder  
For General  
Power supply  
:
DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 3.9 W  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 4.7 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
:
43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)  
Weight  
:
Approx. 350 g  
(without grip belt, battery and cassette)  
Approx. 420 g  
(incl. grip belt, battery and cassette)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Pickup  
:
:
:
:
:
0°C to 40°C  
35% to 80%  
20°C to 50°C  
1/4" CCD  
Lens  
F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
(It is not possible to attach any lens filter or conversion lens.)  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
:
:
:
2" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
Electronic viewfinder with 0.44" colour LCD  
Monaural  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
Signal format  
:
:
:
DV format (SD mode)  
PAL standard  
Video : Digital component recording  
Audio : PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit), 48 kHz  
2-channel (16-bit)  
Recording/Playback format  
Cassette  
Tape speed  
:
:
Mini DV cassette  
SP: 18.8 mm/s  
LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time  
(using 80 min. cassette)  
:
SP: 80 min.  
LP: 120 min.  
For Digital Still Camera  
Storage media  
Compression system  
:
:
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard  
Still image  
: JPEG (compatible)  
Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible)  
File size  
Still image  
:
4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels/1280 x 960 pixels/1024 x 768 pixels/  
640 x 480 pixels)  
Moving image  
Picture quality  
:
:
2 modes (240 x 176 pixels/160 x 120 pixels)  
2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)  
Approximate number of storable images  
:
pg. 39  
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For Connectors  
S/AV  
S-Video input  
:
:
Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
S-Video output  
Video input  
Video output  
Audio input  
Audio output  
Edit  
:
:
:
:
:
:
0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
1.0 V (p-p), 75 , analogue  
300 mV (rms), 50 k, analogue, stereo  
300 mV (rms), 1 k, analogue, stereo  
ø3.5 mm, 2-pole  
Headphone output  
DV  
Stereo  
Input/output  
USB  
:
:
4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
5-pin  
AC Power Adapter/Charger  
For General  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Output  
:
:
AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
23 W  
Charge  
VTR  
:
:
DC 7.2 V G, 1.2 A  
DC 6.3 V G, 1.8 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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INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
1 2 3  
4
6
5
OFF  
8
9
7
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Controls  
Indicators  
a E-Mail Clip Recording Button  
A Power Lamp....................................pg. 13, 17  
B Tally Lamp......................................pg. 17, 37  
[E-MAIL]............................................ pg. 49  
Information Button [INFO]................ pg. 26  
b Menu Button [MENU].......................... pg. 31  
c +, Button ........................................ pg. 31  
LCD Monitor Brightness Control  
[MONITOR BRIGHT +, ]................. pg. 13  
d Power Zoom Ring [T/W].................... pg. 18  
Shuttle Search Ring  
[SHUTTLE SEARCH, 3/5] ........ pg. 20  
e Recording Start/Stop Button.............. pg. 17  
Play/Pause Button [4/9] .................. pg. 20  
f Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF].......... pg. 13  
g Lock Button ......................................... pg. 13  
h Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]....... pg. 23, 41  
i Stop Button [8]................................. pg. 20  
Digital Sound Button [D.SOUND]..... pg. 46  
j Index Button [INDEX] ........... pg. 26, 46, 56  
Navigation Button [NAVI] ................. pg. 47  
k Set/Select Button [SET/SELECT]........... pg. 31  
l Battery Release Switch  
[BATT.RELEASE] ................................... pg. 11  
m Cassette Open/Eject Switch  
[OPEN/EJECT]...................................... pg. 15  
n Thumbnail Storing Button  
[NAVI STORE]...................................... pg. 47  
o VIDEO/MEMORY Switch  
[VIDEO/MEMORY].............................. pg. 13  
p Focus Adjustment Button [FOCUS] ... pg. 43  
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +] ..... pg. 20  
q Backlight Compensation Button  
Y LCD Monitor..................................pg. 12, 18  
a Battery Pack Mount..............................pg. 11  
b Speaker ................................................pg. 20  
c Grip Belt/Strap Eyelet.............................pg. 6  
d Viewfinder............................................pg. 12  
e Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch ..................pg. 73  
f Cassette Holder Cover..........................pg. 15  
g Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
h Stereo Microphone...............................pg. 56  
i Info-Shoe  
Attach only the optional JVC VL-V3U Video  
Light, VL-F3U Flash, MZ-V3U Stereo Zoom  
Microphone or MZ-V5U Stereo Microphone.  
Make sure to turn off the power of the camcorder  
and the video light, flash or microphone before  
attaching and removing them.  
j Lens  
k Lens Cover............................................pg. 17  
l Grip Belt Eyelet ......................................pg. 6  
m Remote Sensor .....................................pg. 54  
n Tripod Mounting Socket .......................pg. 12  
o Card Cover [MEMORY CARD] ............pg. 16  
[BACK LIGHT]................................... pg. 45  
Speaker Volume Control  
[VOL. ] ............................................ pg. 20  
r Dioptre Adjustment Control ................ pg. 12  
Connectors  
The connectors are located beneath the covers.  
S Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]  
(i.Link*).................................... pg. 51, 52, 62  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
T USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
Connector............................................ pg. 62  
U S/AV connector ....................... pg. 22, 50, 59  
V Headphone Connector [ ] ................ pg. 56  
No sound is output from the speaker when  
headphones are connected to this connector.  
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Indications  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Video Recording Only  
EN  
INDEX Indications  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
c Card Icon  
: Appears during shooting.  
(pg. 23)  
: 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  
titles/frames, NAVIGATION thumbnail  
images, video clips, still images, etc.  
1h40m  
d Picture Quality:  
(FINE) and  
(STANDARD) (in order of quality)  
e Remaining Number Of Shot  
REC  
(pg. 39)  
(pg. 23)  
shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording,  
or the remaining number of storable thumbnail  
images when it reaches 10 or less during video  
recording. The number increases or decreases  
depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size,  
etc.)  
SOUND 12 b i t  
15:55  
r
a Navigation Indicator  
(pg. 47)  
(Appears when NAVIGATIONis set to other  
than MANUAL.)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
E-Mail Clip Recording  
b Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
(pg. 32)  
c Tape Running Indicator  
(pg. 17)  
(Rotates while tape is running.)  
d Selected Wide Mode Indicator  
e Thumbnail Storing Indicator  
(pg. 37)  
(pg. 47)  
E-  
CLIP  
0
h
1: 0  
m
00 : 15  
(Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card.)  
a Image Size: 240 (240 x 176), 160 (160 x 120)  
f Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP)  
g Tape Remaining Time  
(pg. 34)  
(pg. 38)  
(pg. 17)  
(pg. 17)  
b Shooting Icon  
(pg. 23)  
h REC: (Appears during recording.)  
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)  
c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator  
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby  
mode.)  
i Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode  
(pg. 48)  
(pg. 17)  
d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip  
Recording  
e E-Mail Clip Recording Time  
(pg. 48)  
(pg. 48)  
(pg. 57)  
j 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording  
mode or Animation recording mode. (pg. 36)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Both Video And D.S.C. Recording  
k Wind Cut Indicator  
l Sound Mode Indicator  
(pg. 37)  
(pg. 34)  
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on  
the camcorder.)  
g
8
9
0
m Time Code  
n Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)  
(pg. 38, 41)  
(pg. 36)  
1
T
2
O
q
3
4
3
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
D.S.C. Recording Only  
3
5
7
w
e
6
EXPLOSION  
1 0 . 11 0 4  
.
1024  
10 : 00  
15  
t
r
a Operation Mode  
: Gain Up Mode  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 35)  
a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1280  
b
(1280 x 960), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640  
(640 x 480)  
(pg. 39)  
(pg. 23)  
b Shooting Icon  
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(Appears when GAIN UPis set to AUTO”  
and the shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted.)  
9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/  
Y 9 : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-  
Motion  
c Flash Indicator  
(Appears when the optional flash attached to the  
info-shoe is ready.)  
9D : Audio Dubbing Pause  
f Sound Input For Audio Dubbing  
h Date/Time  
d White Balance Indicator  
e : Backlight Compensation Indicator  
(pg. 45)  
(pg. 45)  
(pg. 56)  
(pg. 80)  
: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (pg. 44)  
f Selected Program AE With Special Effects  
(pg. 38, 41)  
i VOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (Speaker or  
Indicator  
(pg. 33)  
(pg. 44)  
(pg. 18)  
headphone)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
(pg. 20)  
g Iris Lock Indicator  
h Approximate Zoom Ratio  
(Appears during zooming.)  
i Zoom Indicator  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
j Time Code  
(pg. 13)  
(pg. 18)  
(Appears during zooming.)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
j Self-Timer Recording Indicator  
(pg. 38, 41)  
(pg. 42)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
D.S.C. Playback  
k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)  
(pg. 41)  
EXPLOSION: Selected Digital Sound Effect  
(pg. 46)  
l •  
1
2
BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD  
100-0013  
monitor/Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator moves.)  
(pg. 13)  
m Battery Indicator  
n Date/Time  
(pg. 80)  
(pg. 14)  
o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (pg. 43)  
BR I GHT  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During  
Video Playback  
g
4
3
1
2
3 4 5  
6
(pg. 26)  
(pg. 26)  
(pg. 80)  
12 b i t / SOUND  
L
1
d Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/  
MIC  
Viewfinder)  
(The level indicator g moves.)  
(pg. 13)  
BLANK SEARCH  
PUSH "STOP" BUTTON  
TO CANCEL  
VOLUME  
7
1 0. 01 0 4  
.
20 : 21 : 25  
10 : 00  
0
8
9 g  
a Sound Mode Indicator  
b Blank Search Indicator  
c Thumbnail Storing Indicator  
(pg. 40)  
(pg. 21)  
(pg. 47)  
(Appears while the captured image is being  
stored as a thumbnail image in the memory  
card.)  
d Tape Speed  
(pg. 34)  
e U : Playback  
5
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search  
: Rewind/Shuttle Search  
3
9 : Pause  
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Warning Indications  
Indications  
Function  
Displays the battery remaining power.  
Remaining power level: high  
Remaining power level: exhausted  
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.  
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.  
Appears when no tape is loaded.  
(pg. 15)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVEwhile the Power Switch is  
set to Aor Mand the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
(pg. 13)  
CHECK TAPES ERASE  
PROTECTION TAB  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED USE  
cleaning cassette.  
(pg. 73)  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more  
than 1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
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 Aor Mand  
the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO.  
TAPE!  
TAPE END  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
(pg. 64)  
Appears when the date/time is not set.  
(pg. 14)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
Appears when the built-in clock (lithium) battery is discharged and the  
previously set date/time is erased.  
(pg. 14)  
LENS COVER  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cover is not slid down.  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (pg. 56)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
A. DUB ERROR!  
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
(pg. 56)  
<CANNOT DUB ON A  
LP RECORDED TAPE> Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio.  
<CANNOT DUB ON A  
(pg. 56)  
16bit RECORDING> Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CHECK TAPES  
protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 56)  
ERASE PROTECTION Appears if Audio Dubbing using Digital Sound Effects is attempted when a  
TAB>  
memory card is not loaded.  
(pg. 56)  
<NO SOUND STORED>  
<MEMORY CARD!>  
INSERT ERROR!  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
(pg. 57)  
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Indications  
Function  
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT ON A  
(pg. 57)  
LP RECORDED TAPE> Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
<CHECK TAPES  
ERASE PROTECTION  
TAB>  
protection tab is set to SAVE.  
(pg. 57)  
MEMORY IS FULL  
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible.  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is  
being used as a recorder.  
Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card (as  
digital stills or video clips):  
when no memory card is loaded.  
when the memory cards memory is full.  
COPYING FAILED  
when the memory card is not formatted.  
when a write-protected SD Memory Card is loaded.  
(pg. 49, 53)  
Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a  
memory card or access data on a memory card.  
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.  
(pg. 30)  
Appears if there are no sound files stored in the memory card when you attempt  
to use digital sound effects.  
NO SOUND STORED  
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.  
PICTURE SELECTION Appears when NAVI STORE is pressed to make a thumbnail image before  
NOT FOUND  
recording or playback.  
(pg. 46, 47)  
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.  
CARD ERROR!  
Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected.  
UNSUPPORTED FILE! 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.  
Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write  
protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCKposition.  
CHECK CARDS WRITE  
PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write-  
protected SD Memory Card loaded.  
The error indications (E01, E02 or E06) show what type of malfunction has  
E01, E02 or E06  
occurred. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for  
MODE REMOVE AND  
the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the  
REATTACH BATTERY  
indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.  
The error indications (E03 or E04) show what type of malfunction has occurred.  
E03 or E04  
When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
the cassette once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it  
MODE EJECT AND  
does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult  
REINSERT TAPE  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
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Animation ...........................................................36  
Audio Dubbing ...................................................56  
Gain Up (GAIN UP) ............................................35  
Grip Adjustment ................................................. 12  
Image Size (IMAGE SIZE) ....................................39  
Indicators .................................................... 32 41  
Initialising A Memory Card (FORMAT) ................30  
Interface Shooting ............................................... 18  
B
Backlight Compensation ......................................45  
Blank search (BLANK SRCH) .........................21, 40  
C
Changing The Menu Settings ...............................31  
Channels (Left/Right) ...........................................40  
Charging The Battery Pack ..................................10  
Cleaning The Camcorder .....................................73  
Connections  
L
Memory Card ................................................16, 71  
CAMERA ................................................34, 35  
CAMERA DISPLAY .......................................38  
DSC ..............................................................39  
D.S.C. Playback .................................... 26 30  
MANUAL ...............................................36, 37  
SYSTEM ............................................37, 38, 40  
VIDEO ..........................................................40  
VIDEO DISPLAY ...........................................41  
Motor Drive Mode .............................................. 42  
MultiMediaCard ............................................16, 71  
D
Date/Time  
Settings .........................................................14  
Demonstration Mode (DEMO MODE) .............9, 37  
Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ..........................36  
Dubbing ......................................................50 53  
Dubbing from tape to memory card  
Navigation (NAVIGATION) .................... 35, 46, 47  
(
COPY) .........................................40, 53  
E
E-Mail Clip Recording (E-CLIP REC) .........38, 48, 49  
Erase Protection .............................................15, 16  
Exposure Control (EXPOSURE) ............................44  
F
Fade-In/Out .........................................................32  
Fast-Forward The Tape ........................................20  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ...................................55  
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Playback sound  
Time Code (TIME CODE) ........................19, 38, 41  
Mirror (MIRROR) ..........................................34  
Shutter Speed (SHUTTER) .............................33  
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position .......................13  
White Balance (W.BALANCE) .......................34, 45  
Cinema (CINEMA) ........................................37  
Squeeze (SQUEEZE) .....................................37  
Wide (D.WIDE) ............................................37  
Wind Cut (WIND CUT) .......................................37  
Wipe In/Out ........................................................32  
R
Zooming (ZOOM) .........................................18, 35  
Recording media selection (REC SELECT) ............39  
Recording Time  
5-Second Recording (5S) .....................................36  
Remote control setting (REMOTE) ........................37  
Resetting Menu Settings (CAM RESET) .................38  
S
Set Remote/VCR Code .........................................58  
Shuttle Search .....................................................21  
Slow-Motion Playback ........................................55  
Snapshot .......................................................23, 41  
Snapshot Mode (SNAP MODE) ............................35  
Sound input (SOUND IN) ....................................38  
Sound Mode (SOUND MODE) ......................34, 40  
Speaker Volume ..................................................20  
Specifications ................................................74, 75  
Still Playback .......................................................20  
S-Video/AV input (S/AV INPUT) ....................40, 50  
Synchro adjustment (SYNCHRO) .........................61  
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