ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
6
GETTING STARTED
7 – 14
GR-DVL140
BASIC RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
15 – 23
BASIC RECORDING ............16 – 19
BASIC PLAYBACK ..............20 – 23
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Web and answer our Consumer Survey
(in English only):
ADVANCED
FEATURES
24 – 52
FOR RECORDING ................25 – 33
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ......34 – 39
DUBBING .........................40 – 41
USING THE OPTIONAL
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .....42 – 50
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........51 – 52
REFERENCES
53 – 71
DETAILS ...................................54
TROUBLESHOOTING ............55 – 59
INDEX .............................60 – 64
USER MAINTENANCE ...................65
CAUTIONS ........................66 – 67
TERMS ............................68 – 69
SPECIFICATIONS .................70 – 71
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0747-001A
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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-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the
camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (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
DO
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO
DO
be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make
sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or
handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of
road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the
manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case —
this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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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 shoulder strap.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in
dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate
the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of
the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting
in damage.
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked
” can be used with this unit.
“
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... 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 Adapter
AP-V10EG
•Battery Pack
BN-V408U
•Lens Cap
(Already attached
to the camcorder)
•Cable Adapter
•Shoulder Strap
•Power Cord
•Core Filter x 3
(for optional S-Video cable, Editing
cable and PC Connection cable
provided with optional HS-V16KIT
software) ੬ pg. 6 for attachment
•Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
NOTE:
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.
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How To Attach The Core Filter
Attach the Core Filters to an optional cables (੬ pg. 5). The Core Filter reduces interference.
1
2
3
3 cm
Stopper
Wind once
Release the
Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.
Close the Core Filter until it
clicks shut.
stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core
ends of the Core
Filter.
Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the
Core Filter as shown in the illustration.
•Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the cable.
Ⅲ When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE”
is set to “ON” (factory-preset).
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no
cassette is in the camcorder.
Ⅲ Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the
demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more
than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.
Ⅲ “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is
turned off.
Lock Button
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration:
1. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock
Button located on the switch and press the MENU/BRIGHT
wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
Power Switch
Sub Menu
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
SYSTEM” and
press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears.
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “DEMO MODE” and
press it. The Sub Menu appears.
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “OFF” and press it.
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “1RETURN”, and
press it twice. The normal screen appears.
DEMO MODE
–
OFF
ON
NOTE:
If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes
of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or
viewfinder.
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GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power.................................................. 8 – 9
Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10
Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 11
Tripod Mounting.......................................... 11
Date/Time Settings...................................... 12
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 13
Recording Mode Setting ................................. 14
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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BAT. RELEASE Switch
Power
This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use
provided power supply units with other equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
1
3
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the
2
1
battery pack pointing downward, push the battery
pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then
slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.
Power Switch
Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC
Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power
Cord to the AC Adapter 5.
2
3
4
CHARGE Lamp
Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 6.
The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to
indicate charging has started.
Battery pack
When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the
AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the
camcorder.
AC Adapter
To Detach The Battery Pack . . .
.... slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
NOTES:
To DC
connector
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack,
remove it first.
4
5
● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is
used.
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after
a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light.
In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
To AC outlet
6
● 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.
● Using the optional AA-V40EG or AA-V40EK AC Power
Adapter/Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/
V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder.
However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.
Battery pack
BN-V408U
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
approx. 2 hrs.
BN-V416U (optional)
BN-V428U (optional)
approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.
For other notes, ੬ pg. 54
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USING THE BATTERY PACK
ATTENTION:
Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK”
(੬ pg. 8).
Before detaching the power source, make
sure that the camcorder’s power is turned
off. Failure to do so can result in a
camcorder malfunction.
Approximate recording time
Battery pack
LCD monitor on
Viewfinder on
BN-V408U
1 hr.
1 hr. 15 min.
NOTES:
BN-V416U
(optional)
● Recording time is reduced significantly under
the following conditions:
2 hrs.
3 hrs. 30 min.
5 hrs.
2 hrs. 30 min.
4 hrs. 20 min.
6 hrs. 15 min.
8 hrs. 40 min.
BN-V428U
(optional)
•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.
BN-V840U
(optional)
BN-V856U
(optional)
7 hrs.
INFORMATION:
The extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/Charger:
VU-V840 KIT : BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15EG AC Power Adapter/Charger
VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger
Read the kit's instruction manual before using.
Neither BN-V840U nor BN-V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder. Use only
the AA-V15EG AC Power Adapter/Charger for BN-V840U battery pack and only AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/
Charger for BN-V856U battery pack. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to
connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.
USING AC POWER
AC Adapter
Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration).
NOTES:
●The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
●For other notes, ੬ pg. 54.
To DC
connector
To AC outlet
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a
short circuit and possibly start a fire.
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.
(If you’re using a heating pad, make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it.)
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
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Power Zoom Lever
Separate the Velcro strip.
1
2
3
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and
Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to
fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
Recording
Start/Stop
button
Power Switch
Viewfinder Adjustment
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing
1
2
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Dioptre
Adjustment
Control
PAUSE
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Shoulder Strap Attachment
Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following the
illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1,
then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2.
Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the
strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip
Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.
1
1
2
3
Tripod Mounting
CAUTION:
When attaching the camera 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.
To attach the camera to a tripod, align the direction
1
stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole
on the camera. Then tighten the screw clockwise.
Some tripods are not equipped with studs.
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Power Lamp
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
(੬ pg. 38, 39).
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. The power
lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
1
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the
2
3
Menu Screen.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
Lock Button
“
DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu
appears.
Power Switch
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “CLOCK
ADJ.”. Press it and “day” is highlighted.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to input the day.
Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and
minute.
4
Display
W I P E / FADER
OF
F
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
MANUAL
“1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
closes.
NOTE:
END
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not
highlighted the camcorder’s 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 the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in,
the date and time begin operation from the date and time
you just set.
DISPLAY Menu
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
OFF
25 . 12 . 01
17 : 30
ADJ .
RETURN
CLOCK
ADJ .
25 . 12 . 01
17 : 30
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Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Erase protection tab*
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
Make sure the
window side is
facing out.
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
1
2
arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
•Do not touch internal components.
PUSH HERE
Cassette
holder
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to
close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may not be
able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not
apply force. Replace the battery with a fully charged
one before continuing.
Cassette holder
cover
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks
into place.
OPEN/EJECT Switch
3
Approximate recording time
* To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
.... slide the erase protection tab on the back of
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This
prevents the tape from being recorded over.
To record on this tape, slide the tab back to
“REC” before loading it.
Recording mode
Tape
SP
LP
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
30 min.
60 min.
80 min.
45 min.
90 min.
120 min.
Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching
other parts may cause your finger to get caught
in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or
product damage.
NOTES:
● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
● 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.
● Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out 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.
● 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 page 19 for information about recording from the middle of a tape.
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
Power Lamp
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. The power
lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
1
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
2
3
Screen appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“
CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu
appears.
Lock Button
Power Switch
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC
MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select
“SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel
and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to
select “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
•Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 50) is impossible on a tape
recorded in the LP mode.
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
4
Display
Menu Screen
Sub Menu
REC MODE
–
SP
LP
NOTES:
● If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
● During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
momentary pauses in the sound.
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BASIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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BASIC RECORDING
&
PLAYBACK
CONTENTS
BASIC RECORDING ........................ 16 – 19
Basic Recording...................................... 16
Journalistic Shooting ................................ 17
Self-Recording ....................................... 17
Operation Mode ..................................... 17
Zooming ............................................. 18
Time Code ............................................ 19
BASIC PLAYBACK .......................... 20 – 23
Normal Playback .................................... 20
Still Playback ........................................ 20
Shuttle Search ....................................... 20
Frame-By-Frame Playback ......................... 20
Blank Search ......................................... 21
Connections ...................................22 – 23
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BASIC RECORDING
Basic Recording
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Power lamp
Power Switch
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 8)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)
● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 13)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 14)
During shooting
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.
Lock Button
1
Recording Start/Stop Button
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing
2
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Display
Shooting while using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Tilt it
upward/downward for best viewability.
25min
Tape remaining
time indicator
(Approximate)
Shooting while using the viewfinder:
Close the LCD monitor.
min
(Now calculating)
3 min
90 min
89 min
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.
0 min
(Blinking)
1 min
(Blinking)
2 min
(Blinking)
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
”
3
appears while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording . . .
BR I GHT
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until the bright level
indicator on the display moves and the appropriate
brightness is reached.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
180°
90°
NOTES:
● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the
camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”,
then back to “ ” or “ ”.
● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the
viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock
position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when
fully extended.
● 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” (੬ pg. 19).
● To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, ੬ pg. 34, 36.
PUSH OPEN
Button
Tally lamp (lights while
recording is in progress)
For other notes, ੬ pg. 54
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JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
In some situations, different shooting angles may
Self-Recording
provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in
the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most
convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,
180° upward).
SELF-RECORDING
You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image
in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it
upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens
toward yourself and start recording.
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch
to any operation mode except “OFF” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Operation Mode
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your
preference using the Power Switch.
Power Switch Position
(Manual):
Allows you to set various recording functions using
the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than
Full Auto recording, try this mode.
(Full Auto):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
Power
Switch
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
Power lamp
Lock Button
:
•Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the
tape to a computer.
When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “
”
appears. When set to “ ” or “
”, there is no
indication.
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BASIC RECORDING (cont.)
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Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
FEATURE: Zooming
1
x
W
T
PURPOSE:
10
x
W
T
20
x
W
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
40
x
W
T
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Digital zoom zone
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom display
NOTES:
10
x
W
T
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(੬ pg. 25), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 150X, or it
can be switched to 10X magnification using the
optical zoom (੬ pg. 35).
10X (optical)
zoom zone
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through
Digital image processing, and is therefore called
Digital Zoom.
Approximate zoom ratio
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may
suffer.
Power Zoom Lever
● Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image
processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve
(੬ pg. 28, 29) or Video Echo (੬ pg. 27), is
activated.
● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the
subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is
set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in
the Menu Screen on page 36.
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Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded
scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (੬ pg. 45 – 49), 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” below in the following cases;
•When shooting again after playing back a
Display
recorded tape.
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
•When power shuts off during shooting.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during
shooting.
Minutes
Seconds
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
•When shooting again after shooting a scene
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.
Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)
12 : 34 : 24
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search (੬ pg. 21) to find the spot at which you want to start recording,
then engage the Still Playback mode (੬ pg. 20).
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then
start recording.
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 CODE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 37, 38).
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
Blank
Newly recorded scene
Shooting start point
Shooting stop point
Shooting start point
Proper recording
Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Already recorded scene
New scene
Latest scene
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
Shooting start point
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Normal Playback
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Load a tape (੬ pg. 13).
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “
” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start
playback, press 4/6.
Lock Button
•To stop playback, press 5.
•Press
2
to rewind, or
3
to fast-forward the tape
Power Switch
during Stop mode.
Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)
Play/Pause Button (4/6)
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to
turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the
volume.
Rewind Button (2
)
Fast-Forward
Button (3
NOTES:
)
Stop Button (5)
● 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 “
”.
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 22).
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the
camera body.
● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:
•When power is supplied from a battery: the “
”
Speaker
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.
When power is supplied from an AC outlet: “
does not appear.
”
•During Stop mode, none of the indications are
displayed.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the
sound is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.
1) Press 4/6 during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.
● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.
● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still
image.
Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction.
1) Press
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
● During playback, press and hold
3
for forward or
2
for reverse search during playback.
2
or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.
● A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback: Allows frame-by-frame search.
1) Engage Still Playback.
2) Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” for forward Frame-By-Frame Playback, or towards “–” for
reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback during Still Playback.
Ⅲ To resume normal playback, press 4/6.
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BLANK SEARCH Button
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption
(੬ pg. 19).
Load a tape (੬ pg. 13).
1
Set the Power Switch to “
” while pressing down
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Lock Button
Press BLANK SEARCH.
•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward
shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about
3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the
detected blank portion.
Power Switch
Display
44
To cancel Blank Search midway . . .
.... press 5.
BLANK SEARCH
NOTES:
● In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the
camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the
current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder
searches in the forward direction.
● Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared
with the tape.
Stop Button (5)
● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during
Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
may not be detected.
● The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
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Connections
Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.
Connector cover*
To S
S-Video cable
(optional)
To TV or VCR
TV
To S-VIDEO IN
Audio/Video cable
[mini-plug to RCA
plug] (provided)
To AV
White to
AUDIO L IN**
Red to
AUDIO R IN**
VCR
Yellow to
*
When connecting the cables, open this cover.
VIDEO IN
** The Audio cable is not required for watching still
images only.
When the S-Video
cable is not used.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector
Use the provided Cable Adapter.
When the S-Video
cable is not used.
Audio/Video cable
[mini-plug to RCA plug]
(provided)
Cable
Adapter
Yellow
TV
or
VCR
White to
AUDIO L*
Red to
AUDIO R*
To AV
Camcorder
S-Video cable
(optional)
To S
To
-IN
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
Video Out
Select Switch
*The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
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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NOTES:
Make sure all units are turned off.
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack
(੬ pg. 9).
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 22).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
● 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.
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
3
4
5
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
To choose whether or not the following displays
appear on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”
in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
•Time Code
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape
Running Displays for video playback
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in
the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
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ADVANCED FEATURES
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CONTENTS
FOR RECORDING ............................................ 25 – 33
Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................. 25
Night-Scope............................................................. 26
Programme AE With Special Effects ...........................26 – 27
Fade/Wipe Effects ..............................................28 – 29
Snapshot .........................................................30 – 31
Exposure Control ....................................................... 32
Iris Lock ................................................................. 32
White Balance Adjustment ............................................ 33
Manual White Balance Operation..................................... 33
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.............. 34 – 39
For Recording Menu.............................................34 – 37
For Playback Menu .............................................38 – 39
DUBBING ..................................................... 40 – 41
Dubbing To A VCR...................................................... 40
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector .......... 41
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ......... 42 – 50
Installing The Battery .................................................. 42
Playback Zoom ......................................................... 44
Random Assemble Editing ......................................45 – 48
For More Accurate Editing ............................................. 49
Audio Dubbing .......................................................... 50
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..................................... 51 – 52
Connection To A Personal Computer .................................. 51
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector ....... 52
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While focusing on a further
subject
While focusing on a nearer
subject
Focus detection zone
FEATURE: Auto Focus
PURPOSE:
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.
5 cm to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual
focusing):
•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 viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking:
,
,
and
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a
piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry
naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (੬ 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 MACRO” (੬ pg. 36) is activated.
FEATURE: Manual Focus
PURPOSE:
To obtain correct focus.
OPERATION:
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments
(੬ pg. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press
FOCUS (੬ pg. 60 and 61, 7 FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.
If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If
you focus in 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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NOTES:
Night-Scope
● During Night-Scope, the following functions
or settings cannot be activated and its
indicator blinks or goes out:
Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they
would be under good natural lighting. Although the
recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing
due to the slow shutter speed.
•Some modes of “Programme AE With
Special Effects” (੬ pg. 26, 27), “Picture
Wipe/Dissolve” (੬ pg. 28, 29).
•“GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu
(੬ pg. 35).
•“DIS” in the MANUAL Menu (੬ pg. 35).
● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to
bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent
this, use of a tripod is recommended.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
1
2
Press NIGHT-SCOPE so that the Night-Scope
indicator “ ”appears.
•The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to
provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
•“A” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is
being automatically adjusted.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
To Deactivate Night-Scope . . .
.... press NIGHT-SCOPE again so that the Night-Scope
indicator disappears.
Programme AE With Special Effects
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
1
2
3
4
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Lock Button
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Power Switch
NIGHT-SCOPE Button
P.AE Button
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
PROGRAM AE”, then press it.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired mode (੬ pg. 27), then press it. Selection is
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.
The Menu Screen closes.
Press P.AE so that the selected effect indicator
5
appears.
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
Display
.... press P.AE again so that the effect indicator disappears.
SHUTTER1/120
SPORTS
NOTES:
SNO
W
● Programme AE with special effects can be changed
during recording or during Record-Standby.
● Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be
used during Night-Scope.
SPOTL I GHT
TW
I L I GHT
SEP I A
MONOTONE
CLASS I C F I LM
STROBE
SLO
SLO
W
W
4X
10
X
IMPORTANT:
Some modes of Programme AE with special effects
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects
(੬ pg. 28, 29). If an unusable mode is selected, its
indicator blinks or goes out.
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SHUTTER
MONOTONE
1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a
second. Black bands that usually appear when
shooting a TV screen become narrower.
1/120–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.
Like black and white films, your footage is shot in
B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it
enhances the “classic film” effect.
CLASSIC FILM
SPORTS
(Variable
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
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.
STROBE
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive
snapshots.
SNOW
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise
appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright
surroundings such as in the snow.
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than
they would be under good natural lighting. Use
“SLOW” only in dark areas.
SPOTLIGHT
Compensates for subjects that may otherwise
appear too bright when shooting under extremely
strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
SLOW 4X
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow
shooting in dark environments.
NOTE:
“SPOTLIGHT” has the same effect as –3 with the
exposure control (੬ pg. 32).
SLOW 10X
Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow
shooting in even darker environments.
NOTES:
● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a
strobe-like effect.
● If the manual focus indicator blinks when
“SLOW” is used, adjust focus manually and use
a tripod.
TWILIGHT
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
White Balance (੬ pg. 33) is initially 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.
VIDEO ECHO
SEPIA
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old
photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your
recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom magnification
of over 10X is not available.
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FADE/WIPE SELECTION (
,
)
,
,
,
Fade/Wipe Effects
,
,
,
,
and
These effects let you make pro-style scene
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition
from one scene to the next. You can also vary
transitions from scene to scene.
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when
you stop recording.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
IMPORTANT:
1
2
3
4
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with
certain modes of Programme AE with special
effects (੬ pg. 26, 27). If an unusable Fade/
Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or
goes out.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
WIPE/FADER”, then press it.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again.
•The WIPE/FADER Menu disappears and the effect is
reserved. The indicator representing the selected
effect appears.
Power Switch
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.
5
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .
.... select “OFF” in step 4.
Lock Button
Recording Start/Stop Button
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION
(
,
,
,
,
,
and
)
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is
started.
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
1
2
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during
recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one
scene is finished. The point at which the scene
ended is stored in memory.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-
Standby mode . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording and press it again when one scene is
finished. The point at which the scene ended is
stored in memory.
NOTES:
● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe
by pressing and holding the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
● If the power is turned off after a scene is
finished recording, the stored point is erased,
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that
power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes
elapse in the Record-Standby mode.
● The sound at the end of the last recorded
scene is not stored.
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-
Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/
Dissolve . . .
.... the point at which the scene ended is already
stored in memory.
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of
the end of the previous recording (without having
turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene
wipes out, revealing the new scene.
3
● Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used while
Night-Scope is being activated (੬ pg. 26).
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Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu
Effect
Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER — WHITE
FADER — BLACK
FADER — B.W
MOSAIC
Fade in or out with a black screen.
Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out
from colour to black and white.
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
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 — CORNER
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 in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE — SLIDE
WIPE — DOOR
WIPE — SCROLL
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.
The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or
wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
Wipe 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.
WIPE — SHUTTER
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.
DISSOLVE
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right
corner to the lower left corner.
WIPE — CORNER
The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.
WIPE — WINDOW
WIPE — SLIDE
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to
left.
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 — DOOR
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the
screen to the top.
WIPE — SCROLL
WIPE — SHUTTER
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward
the top and bottom of the screen.
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SNAPSHOT Button
Snapshot
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
1
2
3
4
5
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Lock Button
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
CAMERA”. Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears.
Power Switch
Display
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “SNAP
MODE”, then press it.
Menu Screen
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired Snapshot mode (੬ pg. 31), then press it.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
SNAP MODE
–
P I N–UP
FRAME
FULL
MULT I –
MULT I –
4
9
“
1RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen
closes.
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Press SNAPSHOT.
1 If you press during Record-Standby . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal
recording resumes.
•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or
“
”), Snapshot recording takes place using the
selected Snapshot mode.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.
1 second)
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NOTES:
PIN-UP
Pin-Up mode*
● To remove the shutter sound, ੬ “BEEP” on pg. 34, 36.
● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot
recording will be performed in the FULL mode during
Digital Zoom or Night-Scope (੬ pg. 26).
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Programme AE with special effects (੬ pg. 26) is
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a
case, the icon blinks.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”
(੬ pg. 35), the Stabiliser will be disabled.
FRAME
Snapshot mode
with frame*
● During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are
available. However, the shutter sound is not heard.
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is
no effect in the recorded image.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it
is recorded onto the tape.
FULL
Snapshot mode
with no frame*
●
will appear while the snapshot is being taken.
MULTI-4
Multi-Analyser 4
MULTI-9
Multi-Analyser 9
* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
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Exposure Control
Iris Lock
Use this function in the following situations:
•When shooting a moving subject.
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the
following situations:
•When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes),
such as when the subject is backing away.
•When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
•When shooting objects under a spotlight.
•When zooming.
•When shooting using reverse lighting or when the
background is too bright.
•When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
•When the background is overly dark or the subject
light.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even
when the subject moves away from you, the image
will not darken or brighten.
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 and 2 of
“Exposure Control”.
1
2
3
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press EXPOSURE. The exposure control
indicator appear.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”
to brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken
the image. (maximum 6)
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
3
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold
the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds.
The exposure control indicator and “
appear.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “
changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.
”
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure
adjustment is complete.
4
”
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
.... press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch
to “ ”. (If EXPOSURE is pressed once, the
camcorder will enter the exposure adjustment
mode again.)
Iris lock indicator
BACKLIGHT Button (3
)
3
EXPOSURE
Button (2
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .
)
.... press BACKLIGHT.
is displayed and the
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
subject is brightened. If pressed again,
disappears and the brightness returns to the
previous level.
•+3 exposure has the same effect as the
BACKLIGHT Button.
•Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the
subject to become too bright and the subject to
become white.
Power Switch
•Backlight compensations is also available when the
Power Switch is set to “ ”.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
NOTE:
.... press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure
control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the
Power Switch to “ ”.
Backlight, spotlight (੬ pg. 27) compensation and
“SNOW” (੬ pg. 27) have no effect when the
manual Exposure Control mode is engaged.
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
.... after step 2 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the
exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel.
Then lock the iris in step 3 of “Iris Lock”. For
automatic locking, press EXPOSURE twice in
step 2. The iris becomes automatic after about
2 seconds.
Iris
Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-
lit environments to keep too much light from
entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in
more light.
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White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
A term that refers to the correctness of colour
reproduction under various lighting. If the white
balance is correct, all other colours will be
accurately reproduced.
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under
various types of lighting.
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
1
2
adjustment, and select “
MWB”.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, more advanced camcorder operators
control this function manually to achieve a more
professional colour/tint reproduction.
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the
subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that
the white paper fills the screen.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until
1
2
3
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3
4
begins blinking rapidly.
When the setting is completed,
normal blinking.
resumes
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The
Menu Screen closes and the Manual White
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“
W.BALANCE”, then press it. The
Balance indicator
is displayed.
W.BALANCE Menu appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
4
desired mode.
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
“AUTO”
– White balance is adjusted
automatically (factory
preset).
“
MWB”
FINE”
– White balance is set
manually.
“
“
“
– Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN” – A video light or similar type
White paper
of lighting is used.
Power Switch
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is
complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in
again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected
mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
5
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute coloured paper for white.
The white balance is adjusted based on the
colour, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper
green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper =
deeper purple.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power
Switch to “ ”.
NOTE:
NOTES:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or
Monotone (੬ pg. 27) is activated.
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually
(੬ pg. 25).
● A subject can be shot under various types of
lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent,
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature
is different depending on the light source, the
subject tint will differ depending on the white
balance settings. Use this function for a more
natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off or
the battery removed.
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
For Recording Menu
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 35 – 37) .
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Lock Button
Menu Screen
Power Switch
Display
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected
function menu appears.
WIPE / FADER
OFF
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
Function menu setting depends on the function.
MANUAL
4 If you have selected “
SYSTEM
REC MODE
SOUND MODE
ZOOM
–
–
–
–
–
SP
WIPE/FADER”,
W. BALANCE” . . .
D I SPLAY
12B I T
“
PROGRAM AE” or “
.... see pg. 35.
If you have selected “ CAMERA”, “
SYSTEM” or “ DISPLAY” . . .
.... go to step 5.
40
FULL
AGC
X
SNAP MODE
GA I N UP
END
MANUAL”,
RETURN
“
Sub Menu
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
Then, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
parameter, and press it. Selection is complete.
5
6
D I S
–
OFF
ON
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
“
1RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen
closes.
•The
icon represents “END”.
BEEP
–
–
–
–
MELODY
ON
TALLY
I D NUMBER
DEMO MODE
CAM RESET
0 6
ON
RETURN
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
CLOCK
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
OFF
25 . 12 . 01
17 : 30
ADJ .
RETURN
W I P E / FADER
PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE
CAMERA
MANUAL
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
END
Normal Screen
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Menu Screen Explanations
Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 28, 29).
WIPE/FADER
PROGRAM AE
Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 26, 27).
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance
Operation” (੬ pg. 33).
W.BALANCE
REC MODE
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your
preference (੬ pg. 14).
Enables 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)
SOUND
MODE
12 BIT
Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to
the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
16 BIT
10X
When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will
reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
ZOOM
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 40X digital magnification.
40X
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 150X digital magnification.
150X
SNAP MODE
OFF
Refer to “Snapshot” (੬ pg. 30, 31).
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
GAIN UP
AGC
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a
subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or
natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is
AUTO
being automatically adjusted, “
” is displayed.
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at
high magnification.
OFF
ON
DIS
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or
under the following conditions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
•When shooting dark or dim subjects.
•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● The “ CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.
● The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
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Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
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TELE
MACRO
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the
zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,
the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”,
you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
OFF
ON
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.
WIDE
MODE
OFF
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut
CINEMA
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.
appears. When using this mode, refer
to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on
4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and
bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
SQUEEZE
image to fit the screen without distortion.
appears. When using this
mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated
vertically.
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
WIND
CUT
OFF
ON
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “
” appears. The quality of the
sound will change. This is normal.
BEEP
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
OFF
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end
of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (੬ pg. 30).
BEEP
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect (੬ pg. 30).
MELODY
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
OFF
ON
TALLY
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as
a computer using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99.
Factory setting is 06.
ID NUMBER
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● The “
MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the
” (੬ pg. 38).
● “
Power Switch is set to “
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DEMO
MODE
OFF
ON
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,
etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,
the demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
CANCEL
Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.
CAM
RESET
EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
LCD
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from
appearing on the connected TV screen.
ON
SCREEN
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is
connected to a TV.
LCD/TV
OFF
The date/time does not appear.
DATE/
TIME
AUTO
Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:
•When the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “ ” or “ ”.
•When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes
are recorded.
•When the date is changed during playback.
The date/time is always displayed.
Time code is not displayed.
ON
OFF
ON
TIME
CODE
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame
numbers are not displayed during recording.
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 12).
CLOCK ADJ.
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● “ SYSTEM” and “
applied when the Power Switch is set to “
Switch is set to “ ”.
DISPLAY” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also
” (੬ pg. 38). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power
● The “
DISPLAY” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
For Playback Menu
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro
Comp (੬ pg. 49).
Power
Switch
Set the Power Switch to “
” while pressing down
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu
Screen appears.
Lock Button
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function menu, and press it. The selected
function menu appears.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Display
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
desired function, and press it to display the Sub
Menu.
4
V I DEO
SYSTEM
D I SPLAY
SOUND MODE
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the
5
6
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
END
“
1RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu
Screen.
Menu Screen Explanations
SOUND MODE
–
–
–
–
STEREO
SOUND
O . O
12B I T MODE
SYNCHRO
1
SOUND MODE ੬ pg. 39.
REC MODE
SP
12BIT MODE
SYNCHRO
REC MODE
੬ pg. 39.
੬ pg. 49.
RETURN
Allows you to set the recording
mode (SP or LP) depending on
your preference (੬ pg. 14).
BEEP
TALLY
–
–
–
–
MELODY
ON
I D NUMBER
DEMO MODE
CAM RESET
0 6
ON
Each setting is linked with “
DISPLAY”
or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the
RETURN
Power Switch is set to “ ” (੬ pg. 36, 37).
The parameters are the same as in the
description on pg. 36, 37.
ON SCREEN
DATE / T I ME
T I ME CODE
–
–
–
LCD / TV
AUTO
OFF
NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 14, 35).
RETURN
“
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PLAYBACK SOUND
During 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 pg. 38, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
STEREO
SOUND MODE SOUND L
SOUND R
Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.
MIX
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L”
and “R” channels in stereo.
12BIT MODE
SOUND 1
Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND 2
: Factory-preset
NOTES:
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and 16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions,
“12-bit” is called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 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.
DISPLAY
ON SCREEN setting:
For playback sound, tape
speed and tape running.
DATE/TIME setting:
For date/time.
TIME CODE setting:
For time code.
4
6
12B I T / SOUND
1
SP
25 . 12 . 01
17 : 30
12 : 34 : 24
Frames*
Seconds
Minutes
*25 frames = 1 second
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Power Switch
Dubbing To A VCR
Connector
cover**
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.
1
2
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
To AV
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
3
4
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press
4/6 on the camcorder.
To S
Audio/Video cable
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.
[mini-plug to RCA plug]
(provided)
5
6
7
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press 4/6
on the camcorder.
S-Video cable
(optional)
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
NOTES:
To AUDIO, VIDEO*
and
-IN connectors
● 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.
Cable Adapter
(provided)
If your VCR has a
SCART connector,
use the provided
cable adapter.
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
video out select
switch
● 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.
VCR
TV
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
•Time Code
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting the cables, open this cover.
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 38).
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
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Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A
DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the
camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV
connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any
image or sound deterioration.
Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the
To DV OUT
Core filter
1
2
camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input
connector using a DV cable as shown in the
illustration.
Lock Button
Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch,
turn on the video unit’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video
unit.
DV cable
(optional)
Power Switch
Press
4
to play back the source tape.
Core filter
3
4
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage
the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin
recording.
To DV IN
Video unit equipped with
DV input connector
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9).
● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on
the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that
an unusual image is not dubbed.
● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,
sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this
occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 44) or “Snapshot” is
attempted during playback, only the original playback
image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT
connector.
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC
VC-VDV204U DV cable.
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EN
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit (RM-V700U) can
operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and
A
1
Rewind) of your VCR.
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
2
3
Lock hole
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock
1
1
hole.
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery
holder.
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have
B
2
3
the “+” mark visible.
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the cautions in the instructions provided with
the RM-V700U.
2
1
3
1
Knob
RM-V700U
(optional)
Remote sensor
When using the remote control, be sure to point it
at the remote sensor. The illustration shows the
approximate transmitted beam effective area for
indoor use.
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when
the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
Transmitted beam
effective area
5 m
30°
30°
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1
3
9
!
0
@
2
4
5
7
#
%
6
8
$
^
&
RM-V700U
(optional)
Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set
to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”).
With the camcorder’s Power Switch
set to “
”.
1 PAUSE IN Connector
2 MBR SET Button
—
—
੬ pg. 46
੬ pg. 45
3 INT. TIME Button*
—
—
SELF TIMER Button*
4 REC TIME Button*
ANIM. Button*
5 FF Button
—
—
Forward, Forward Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 20)
6 REW Button
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 20)
7 PAUSE Button
8 PLAY Button
—
—
Pause (੬ pg. 20)
Playback start (੬ pg. 20)
9 Infrared beam
Transmits the beam signal.
transmitting window
0 START/STOP Button
! VISS Button*
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
—
@ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 44)
੬ pg. 45
# VCR CTL Button
$ A.DUB Button
% STOP Button
—
—
—
੬ pg. 50
Stops (੬ pg. 20)
^ INSERT Button*
& R.A.EDIT Buttons
—
—
੬ pg. 45 – 49
*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.
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44
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Remote sensor
FEATURE: Playback Zoom
PURPOSE:
To magnify the recorded image up to 15X at any time
during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.
2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control.
Make sure the remote control is pointed at the
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.
ⅢTo end zoom, press and hold W until magnification
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press
PLAY (4).
NOTES:
● Zoom can also be used during still playback.
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the
image may suffer.
Zoom Buttons
STOP
PLAY
RM-V700U
(optional)
Normal playback
Press T
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Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as
the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for
automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is
more easily performed when the RM-V700U 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.
Before operation, make sure the lithium battery is
installed in the remote control RM-V700U
(੬ pg. 42).
VCR (Recording deck)
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the
1
2
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold
MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).
The code is automatically set once you release
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.
MBR SET
VCR CTL
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding VCR CTL, 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 VCR CTL for this one).
RM-V700U (optional)
VCR CODE LIST
You are now ready to try Random Assemble
Editing.
VCR BRAND
NAME
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
VCR BRAND
NAME
BUTTONS
(A) (B)
AKAI
6
6
7
2ꢀ
4ꢀ
7
PHILIPS
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
3
7
3
3
9
9
1
1
6
6
3
3
9
9
9
3
9ꢀ
5ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
2ꢀ
3ꢀ
2ꢀ
6ꢀ
5
1ꢀ
6
5ꢀ
`
5ꢀ
`ꢀ
9ꢀ
1ꢀ
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
7ꢀ
2
IMPORTANT
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.
BLAUPUNKT
FERGUSON
1
3
NOTES:
9
9
3
7ꢀ
8ꢀ
2
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
● Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and
try step 2.
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
1
3
4ꢀ
4
ꢀ
ꢀ
SANYO
6
6
6ꢀ
3
● If the remote control is not able to control the VCR,
use the controls on the VCR.
● When the remote control’s 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.
SELECO,
REX
JVC
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ
6ꢀ
3
SHARP
SONY
MITSUBISHI
6
6
7ꢀ
8
NEC
3
3
7ꢀ
8
ꢀ
THOMSON,
TELEFUNKEN,
SABA,
PANASONIC
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ
7ꢀ
1ꢀ
4ꢀ
8
NORDMENDE
TOSHIBA
6
6
9ꢀ
1
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USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
46
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connector cover**
Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.
To S
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause
1
connector . . .
... connect the editing cable to the Remote
PAUSE connector.
To AV
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause
connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT
connector . . .
To JLIP
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
Audio/Video
cable
(provided)
S-Video
cable
(optional)
A VCR other than above . . .
... connect the editing cable to the remote
control’s PAUSE IN connector.
Editing cable
(optional)
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the
2
3
Power Switch to “
” while pressing down the
To AUDIO,
VIDEO*
Lock Button located on the switch.
and
-IN
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).
connectors
“Y/C”/“CVBS”
video out
select switch
If your VCR has the
SCART connector,
use the provided
cable adapter.
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 Remote PAUSE
or R.A.EDIT
To choose whether or not the following displays appear
on the connected TV . . .
•Date/Time
VCR
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
•Time Code
To PAUSE IN
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 38).
TV
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running
Displays
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38).
● 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.
● When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input
connector, an optional DV cable can be connected
instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.
RM-V700U
(optional)
*
Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
** When connecting cables, open this cover.
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE
● Make sure you use the optional editing
cable QAM0214-001. Consult the JVC
Service Center for details on its
availability.
● Make sure you connect the end with the
core filter (plug which has 3 rings around
the pin) to the camcorder.
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SELECT SCENES
Programme
I N
OUT
MODE
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/OFF on
the remote control.
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– – : – –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
4
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on the
remote control. The Edit-In position appears in the
Random Assemble Editing Menu.
5
6
7
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
00 : 00
At the end of the scene, press IN/OUT. The Edit-Out
position appears in the Random Assemble Editing
Menu.
Remote sensor
Repeat steps 5 and 6 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.
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 deck’s 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.
● Since time codes register time only as accurately as
seconds, the time code total time may not match the
total programme time exactly.
● Turning off the camcorder’s power erases all registered
Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
● It is not possible to use Fade/Wipe effects and Pro-
gramme AE with special effects during Random
Assemble Editing using a DV cable.
FF
REW
PLAY
IN/OUT
ON/OFF
CANCEL
RM-V700U
(optional)
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AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
48
EN
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of
8
9
the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote
sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the
10 camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right
Recording Start/Stop Button
through to the end of the last registered scene.
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does
not start editing.
•When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters
the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record-
Pause mode.
•If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will
be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.
•If you operate the camcorder during automatic
editing, the VCR will enter its Record-Pause mode
and automatic editing will stop.
I N
OUT
MODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
00 : 25
07 : 18
03 : 33
09 : 30
15 : 55
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
02 : 05 – – – –
08 : 31 – – – –
05 : 53 – – – –
13 : 15 – – – –
16 : 29 – – – –
– – – –
:
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
1 6
:
3 0
9 : 39
1
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the
11 VCR.
Remote Sensor
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press
ON/OFF on the remote control.
NOTES:
● Pressing ON/OFF on the remote control clears all
settings registered during Random Assemble Editing.
● When the editing cable is connected to the remote
control’s Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure
the remote control is pointed at the VCR’s 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 (੬ pg. 19).
RM-V700U
(optional)
PAUSE
ON/OFF
VCR REC STBY
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Programme 1
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.
I N
– – : – –
OUT
MODE
Random Assemble
Editing Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
– –
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
T I ME CODE
TOTAL
– –
:
– –
00 : 00
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
VIDEO Menu
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the
1
2
3
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and
press ON/OFF.
SYNCHRO
–
O . 1
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-
In point.
Remote sensor
Play back the dubbed scene.
•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.
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER
TIMING
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote
4
5
6
sensor and press ON/OFF to make the Random
Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the
MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “
VIDEO” and push it. The VIDEO Menu appears.
Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and push it. The value
for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.
Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now
advance the VCR’s record timing by rotating the
MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. You can also
delay the VCR’s record timing by rotating the MENU/
BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. The adjustment range is
from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.
Push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting.
ON/OFF
RM-V700U
(optional)
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.
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select
7
“1RETURN” and push it twice.
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning
with step 4 on page 47.
● Depending on the recorder, there may be
situations where the timing difference cannot
be fully corrected.
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50
EN
Display
Audio Dubbing
6e
Audio Dub Standby
mode
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in
the 12-bit mode (੬ pg. 35).
NOTES:
● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in
16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a
blank portion of a tape.
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the
television, make connections (੬ pg. 22).
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing
1
2
3
will start, then press PAUSE (6).
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.
Press PLAY (4), then begin “narrating”.
Speak into the microphone.
•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).
Speaker
Power Switch
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP
(5).
4
Remote sensor
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .
.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 38, 39).
NOTES:
●Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio
Dubbing.
●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit,
the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded
areas.
●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move
the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn
down the TV’s volume.
Stereo
microphone
●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.
●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
(੬ pg. 64).
A.DUB
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
RM-V700U
(optional)
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
EN51
[A]Using PC connection cable
To PC
(DIGITAL
PHOTO)
To
RS-232C
PC connection cable
(optional)
PC
OR
[B]Using DV cable
Power Switch
Core filter
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
To DV
To DV
connector
PC with DV
connector
NOTES:
Connection To A Personal Computer
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the
power supply instead of the battery pack
(੬ pg. 9).
[A] Using PC connection cable
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by
using the optional software HS-V16KIT.
● Never connect the PC connection cable and the
DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder.
Connect only the cable you wish to use to the
camcorder.
● The date/time information cannot be captured into
the PC.
[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with
a DV connector by using software equipped with the
PC or commercially available software.
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and
Software.
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
1
2
3
● The still images can also be transferred to a PC
with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
● 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, or use the DV cable provided
with the capture board.
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
while pressing down the Lock Button located on
the switch and turn on the PC.
”
● The system may not work properly depending on
the PC or capture board you are using.
•Refer to the instruction manual of the software
on how to transfer a still image to the PC.
When finished, turn off the PC first, then the
camcorder.
4
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector
52
EN
Connection to the GV-DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows
you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also
possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto
another video unit equipped with a DV connector. This
function is called Digital Dubbing (੬ pg. 41), which
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.
Power Switch
Make sure all units are turned off.
1
2
3
To DV
Make connections to the device you want to connect
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable
(provided with GV-DT3) to the printer’s PC connector
and the PC’s RS-232C connector.
Core filter
DV cable
(optional)
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “
” while
4
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch
and turn on the other units.
Core filter
NOTES:
To DV IN
connector
To DV
connector
● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack (੬ pg. 9).
● If Still Playback, Fast-Forward or Rewind is attempted
with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the
DV connector, the image will take on an effect similar to
a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black.
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected
units.
Video unit equipped
with a DV connector
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC
VC-VDV204U DV cable.
To PC
connector
Digital Printer
PC connection
cable
To RS-232C
PC
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REFERENCES
EN53
REFERENCES
CONTENTS
DETAILS ............................................. 54
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 55 – 59
INDEX ........................................ 60 – 64
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........60 – 61
Indications ....................................62 – 64
USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 65
CAUTIONS ................................... 66 – 67
TERMS ....................................... 68 – 69
SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 70 – 71
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DETAILS
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I T E M S
N O T E S
❍ 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.
❍ Power
(੬ pg. 8)
❍ 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 Adapter
near a radio.
❍ Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes
warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.
❍ The following operation stops charging:
•Set the Power Switch to “
”, “ ” or “ ”.
•Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder.
•Unplug the AC adapter’s power cord from the AC outlet.
•Detach the battery from the camcorder.
❍ 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.
❍ BASIC
RECORDING
(੬ pg. 16, 17)
❍ 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. “ ” 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 END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power
goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE
END” also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
EN55
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. •The power is not connected
properly.
1. •Connect the AC Adapter
securely (੬ pg. 9).
•The battery is dead.
•Replace the dead battery
with a fully charged one
(੬ pg. 8, 9).
2. “SET DATE/TIME!”
2. •The date/time is not set.
•The built-in clock battery
has run out and the
2. •Set the date/time
(੬ pg. 12).
appears.
•Consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacement.
previously set date/time has
been erased.
3. Recording cannot be
3. •The tape’s erase protection
tab is set to “SAVE”.
3. •Set the tape’s erase
protection tab to “REC”
(੬ pg. 13).
performed.
•The Power Switch is set to
“
” or “OFF”.
•Set the Power Switch to
•“TAPE END” appears.
•The cassette holder cover is
open.
“
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 17).
•Replace with new cassette
(੬ pg. 13).
•Close the cassette holder
cover.
4. There is no picture.
4. •The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
4. •Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again (੬ pg. 17).
malfunction exists.
5. The focus does not adjust
5. •Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
5. •Set Focus to the Auto mode
(੬ pg. 25).
automatically.
•The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
•Clean the lens and check
the focus again (੬ pg. 65).
•The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
6. The cassette will not load
6. •The cassette is in the wrong
position.
6. •Set it in the right position
(੬ pg. 13).
properly.
•The battery’s charge is low.
•Install a fully charged
battery (੬ pg. 8, 9).
7. Snapshot mode cannot be
7. •The Squeeze mode is
7. •Disengage the Squeeze
mode (੬ pg. 36).
used.
selected.
8. The colour of Snapshot
8. •The light source or the
subject does not include
white. Or there are various
different light sources
behind the subject.
8. •Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame
(੬ pg. 30).
looks strange.
•Turn off Sepia and Mono-
tone (੬ pg. 26, 27).
•The Sepia or Monotone
mode is activated.
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56
EN
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. •Press the BACKLIGHT
Button (੬ pg. 32).
9. The image taken using
9. •Shooting was performed
Snapshot is too dark.
under backlit conditions.
10. The image taken using
10. •The subject is too bright.
10. •Set “PROGRAM AE” to
“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu
Screen (੬ pg. 26).
Snapshot is too bright.
11. Digital Zoom does not
11. •10X optical zoom is
selected.
11. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or
“150X” in the Menu Screen
(੬ pg. 35).
work.
•“PROGRAM AE” is set to
“VIDEO ECHO” in the
Menu Screen.
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are
being used in a scene
transition.
•Disengage the “VIDEO
ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 18,
27).
•Wait until the Picture Wipe
or Dissolve effects are
completed (੬ pg. 18, 28).
12. The Black & White Fader
12. •The Sepia or Monotone
12. •Turn off Sepia and Mono-
tone (੬ pg. 26, 28).
does not work.
mode is activated.
13. The Dissolve function does
13. •The Sepia, Monotone or
Slow Shutter mode of
Programme AE with special
effects is activated.
13. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or
Slow Shutter before adding
Dissolve to a scene
not work.
transition (੬ pg. 26, 28).
•Set “WIDE MODE” to
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode
(੬ pg. 36).
•“WIDE MODE” is set to
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu
Screen.
•The previously selected
mode of Programme AE
with special effects was
changed after the last
selected scene for editing
was registered.
•Make sure you have
selected the mode of
Programme AE with special
effects you want before
starting editing (੬ pg. 26,
28).
14. The Picture Wipe and
Dissolve functions do not
work.
14. •The last selected editing
scene is ending.
14. •Select Picture Wipe or
Dissolve before beginning
recording. The effects are
then automatically activated
(੬ pg. 28).
•At the end of the last
selected scene for editing,
the Power Switch was set to
“OFF”.
•Do not turn off the
•The power is off.
camcorder’s power after
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out
points, as they will all be
erased (੬ pg. 28).
•The camcorder automati-
cally shuts off after 5
minutes have elapsed in the
Record-Standby mode.
Make sure you continue
operations within
5 minutes after engaging
Record-Standby mode
(੬ pg. 28).
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
15. The picture wipe function
15. •The Slow Shutter mode is
activated.
15. •Disengage the Slow Shutter
mode or set “WIDE MODE”
to “OFF” before preparing
to use the Picture Wipe
does not work.
•“WIDE MODE” is not set to
“OFF”.
(੬ pg. 26, 28, 36).
16. Scene transition does not
16. •When using “Picture Wipe/
Dissolve” (੬ pg. 28), there
is a delay of a fraction of a
second between the
16.
go as expected.
previous record stop-point
and the Dissolve start-point.
This is normal, but this slight
delay becomes especially
noticeable when shooting
fast-moving subject or
————
during rapid panning.
17. The Video Echo mode
17. •The Picture Wipe or
Dissolve functions are in use.
•“WIDE MODE” is set to
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu
Screen.
17. •Set “WIDE MODE” to
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode
(੬ pg. 36).
does not work.
•Do not try to use the Video
Echo mode during a Fade-In
or Fade-Out (੬ pg. 26, 28).
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in
progress.
18. Even when Slow Shutter is
not selected, the image
18. •When shooting in the dark,
the unit becomes highly
sensitive to light and the
image takes on an effect
similar to Slow Shutter.
18. •If you want the lighting to
look more natural, set GAIN
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in
the Menu Screen
looks like it is activated.
(੬ pg. 35).
19. There is no strobe when
the Classic Film or Strobe
mode is activated.
19. •The Picture Wipe or
19. •Do not try to use the Classic
Film or Strobe mode during
a scene transition
Dissolve function is in use.
(੬ pg. 26, 28).
20. White Balance cannot be
20. •The Sepia or Monotone
20. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone
before setting White
activated.
mode is activated.
Balance (੬ pg. 27, 33).
21. When shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light,
vertical lines appear.
21. •This is a result of exceed-
ingly high contrast, and is
not a malfunction.
21.
————
22. When the screen is under
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen
becomes red or black for
an instant.
22. •This is not a malfunction.
22.
————
23. During recording, the date/
23. •“DATE/TIME” is set to
“OFF” in the Menu Screen.
23. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”
in the Menu Screen
(੬ pg. 37).
time does not appear.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
24. •Set “TIME CODE” to “ON”
in the Menu Screen
24. The indicators and
24. •“TIME CODE” is set to
“OFF” in the Menu Screen.
messages do not appear.
(੬ pg. 37, 38).
25. Images on the LCD
monitor appear dark or
whitish.
25. •In places subject to low
temperature, images
25. •Adjust the brightness and
angle of the LCD monitor
(੬ pg. 16, 17).
become dark due to the
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 monitor's
fluorescent light reaches the
end of its service life,
images on the LCD monitor
become dark. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
26. The rear of the LCD
26. •The light used to illuminate
the LCD monitor causes it to
become hot.
26. •Close the LCD monitor to
turn it off or set the Power
Switch to “OFF”, and let the
unit cool down.
monitor is hot.
27. The indicators and the
image colour on the LCD
monitor are not clear.
27. •This may occur when the
surface or the edge of the
LCD monitor is pressed.
27.
————
28. The LCD monitor or
viewfinder indications
blink.
28. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects,
certain modes of Pro-
28. •Re-read the sections
covering Fade/Wipe effects,
Programme AE with special
effects and “DIS” (੬ pg. 26
– 29, 36).
gramme AE with special
effects, “DIS” and other
functions that cannot be
used together are selected at
the same time.
29. Coloured bright spots
appear all over the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
29. •The LCD monitor and the
viewfinder are made with
high-precision technology.
However, black spots or
bright spots of light (red,
green or blue) may appear
constantly on the LCD
29.
————
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 %)
30. During recording, sound
30. •This is normal.
30.
————
cannot be heard.
31. Play, Rewind and Fast-
Forward functions do not
work.
31. •The Power Switch is set to
31. •Set the Power Switch to
“
” or “ ”.
“
” (੬ pg. 20).
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
32. •During playback of the
unrecorded portion, High-
speed Search and still
CORRECTIVE ACTION
32. The LCD monitor image is
32.
distorted.
————
playback, LCD monitor
indications appear distorted.
This is not a defect.
33. Images on the LCD
33. •The speaker volume is too
33. •Turn the speaker volume
down (੬ pg. 20).
monitor are jittery.
great.
34. Blocks of noise appear
during playback, or there is
no playback picture and
the screen becomes blue.
34.
34. •Clean the video heads with
an optional cleaning
————
cassette (੬ pg. 67).
35. The LCD monitor, the
viewfinder and the lens
have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
35.
35. •Wipe them gently with soft
cloth. Wiping strongly can
cause damage (੬ pg. 65).
————
36. An unusual mark appears.
36.
36. •Check the section of the
manual that explains LCD
monitor/viewfinder
————
indications (੬ pg. 62 – 64).
37. An error indication
(E01 — E06) appears.
37. •A malfunction of some kind
has occurred. In this case
the camcorder’s functions
become unusable.
37. •Remove the power supply
(battery pack, etc.) and wait
a few minutes for the
indication to clear. When it
does, you can resume using
the camcorder.
If the indication remains
even though you repeat the
above two or three times,
please consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
38. The charger indicator on
the camcorder does not
light.
38. •The temperature of the
battery is extremely high/
low.
38. •To protect the battery, it is
recommended to charge it
in places with a temperature
of 10°C to 35°C (੬ pg. 66).
•Charging is difficult in
places subject to extremely
high/low temperatures.
39. When the image is printed
from the printer, a black
bar appears at the bottom
of the screen.
39. •This is not a malfunction.
39. •By recording with “DIS”
activated (੬ pg. 35) this
can be avoided.
40. When the camcorder is
connected via the DV
connector, the camcorder
does not operate.
40. •The DV cable was plugged/
unplugged with power
turned on.
40. •Turn the camcorder’s power
off and on again, then
operate it.
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INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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e
w
y
^
&
*
(
1
u
t
2
3 4 5 6 7
r
@ # $
p
o
i
8 9 0 !
R T
%
W
E
Q
q )
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Controls
Indicators
1 Monitor Open Button
w Tally Lamp ..................................... ੬ pg. 16, 36
e CHARGE Lamp...................................... ੬ pg. 8
r Power Lamp .................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17
[PUSH OPEN] ..................................... ੬ pg. 16
2 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 10
3 Battery Release Switch
Other Parts
[BAT. RELEASE]...................................... ੬ pg. 8
4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... ੬ pg. 34
•LCD Monitor BRIGHT
t •Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 42
•Camera Sensor
(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. ੬ pg. 16
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
5 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ............. ੬ pg. 30
y Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 10
u Stereo Microphone .............................. ੬ pg. 50
i Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 11
o Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10
p Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch .................. ੬ pg. 65
Q Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 8
W LCD Monitor ................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17
E Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 20
R Stud Hole ............................................ ੬ pg. 11
T Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 11
6 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 18
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 20
7 •FOCUS Button .................................. ੬ pg. 25
•BLANK SEARCH Button .................... ੬ pg. 21
8 •Stop Button [5] ................................. ੬ pg. 20
•NIGHT-SCOPE Button ....................... ੬ pg. 26
9 •Rewind Button [2] ......................... ੬ pg. 20
•EXPOSURE Button ............................ ੬ pg. 32
0 •Play/Pause Button [4/6] ................... ੬ pg. 20
•Programme AE Button [P.AE] ............. ੬ pg. 26
! •Fast-Forward Button [3] ................. ੬ pg. 20
•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... ੬ pg. 32
@ Power Switch [
,
,
, OFF] ...... ੬ pg. 17
# Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 16
$ Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 17
% OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. ੬ pg. 13
Connectors
The connectors ^ to ( are located beneath a cover.
^ S-Video Output Connector
[S] ........................................... ੬ pg. 22, 40, 46
& PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector ........ ੬ pg. 51
* J Terminal [JLIP
(Joint Level Interface Protocol)]............. ੬ pg. 46
Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR
to control it from the computer using the
Software.
Connect the editing cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing ............ ੬ pg. 45 – 49
( Audio/Video Output Connector
[AV] ........................................ ੬ pg. 22, 40, 46
) DC Input Connector .......................... ੬ pg. 8, 9
q Digital Video Connector
[DV OUT] (i.Link*) .................. ੬ pg. 41, 51, 52
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry
specification and extensions thereof. The logo
is used for products compliant with the i.Link
standard.
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INDEX Indications
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
8
9
0
! @
#
P
LP 50min
REC
1
40
x
W
T
$
%
2
3
5
4
6
3
^
&
BR I GHT
20 : 55
1 . 1 . 01
10 : 00
7
)
(
*
1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
(੬ pg. 17)
: Appears when Night-Scope is engaged.
(੬ pg. 26)
: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to
“AUTO” and the shutter speed is being
automatically adjusted. (੬ pg. 35)
3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
(੬ pg. 33)
! Appears during zooming.
Zoom level indicator
(੬ pg. 18)
2 •
@ Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
(੬ pg. 14)
(੬ pg. 16)
•
# Displays the tape remaining time.
$ •“REC” appears during recording.
•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.
(੬ pg. 16)
•“PHOTO” appears when taking a Snapshot.
(੬ pg. 30)
4 •“ ” : Appears when the exposure is adjusted.
(੬ pg. 32)
: Appears when backlight compensation is
used. (੬ pg. 32)
% Rotates while the tape is running.
(੬ pg. 16)
•
^ Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to
cut down on noise created by wind. (੬ pg. 36)
5 Displays the selected Programme AE with special
& •BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD
effects.
(੬ pg. 26)
(੬ pg. 32)
monitor.
(੬ pg. 16)
6 Appears when the iris is locked.
•SOUND : Displays the sound mode for approx.
7 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) is
5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder.
engaged. (੬ pg. 35)
(੬ pg. 35)
(੬ pg. 12)
8 Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during
* Displays the date/time.
zooming.
(੬ pg. 18)
( Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.
(੬ pg. 25)
(੬ pg. 19, 37)
9 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
(੬ pg. 28, 29)
) Displays the Time Code.
0 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.
(੬ pg. 36)
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
1
2
3
4
64
12B I T / SOUND
L
1
SP
BLANK SEARCH
VOLUME
1 . 1 . 01
10 : 00
20 : 21 : 25
7
6
5
1 Displays the sound mode.
2 Displays the Blank Search mode.
3 Displays the tape speed.
(੬ pg. 38, 39)
(੬ pg. 21)
5 Displays the date/time.
(੬ pg. 38, 39)
6 BRIGHT
:
Displays the brightness of the LCD
monitor. (੬ pg. 16)
(੬ pg. 14)
VOLUME : Displays the speaker volume.
4 Appears while a tape is running.
(੬ pg. 20)
(੬ pg. 38, 39)
4
: Playback
The level indicator moves.
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search
: Rewind/Shuttle search
: Pause
7 Displays the time code.
6
1
e
4
: Forward slow-motion
: Reverse slow-motion
: Audio Dubbing
6
6e : Audio Dubbing 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.
(੬ pg. 13)
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION TAB
Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.
(੬ pg. 13)
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional
cleaning cassette. (੬ pg. 67)
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED USE
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 “ ” or
TAPE!
“
”.
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
(੬ pg. 54)
DIFFERENT
FORMATTED TAPE
●Appears when the date/time is not set.
(੬ pg. 12)
SET DATE/TIME!
●Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set
date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.
LENS CAP
Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.
A. DUB ERROR!
(੬ pg. 50)
A. DUB ERROR!
<CANNOT DUB
ON A LP RECORDED
TAPE>
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP
mode.
(੬ pg. 50)
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit
audio.
(੬ pg. 50)
<CANNOT DUB
ON A 16BIT
●Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
(੬ pg. 50)
RECORDING>
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE
PROTECTION TAB>
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off
automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few
minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the
camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
E01 — E06
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD
MODE REMOVE AND
REATTACH BATTERY
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USER MAINTENANCE
After Use
EN65
Cleaning The Camcorder
Turn off the camcorder.
To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft
cloth.
Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it
well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again
with a dry cloth.
1
1
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of
2
3
4
the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover
open until it locks. The cassette holder opens
automatically. Remove the cassette.
Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor.
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
2
Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette holder cover.
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
3
4
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Slide BAT.
RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 .
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical
position. Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in
the direction of the arrow 1.
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at
the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the
interior of the viewfinder with it 2.
5
Close the hatch. Tilt the viewfinder back to the
horizontal position.
Remove.
6
Cassette
PUSH HERE
holder
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.
Cassette holder
cover
OPEN/EJECT Switch
BAT. RELEASE Switch
1
2
3
Hatch
Lens blower
1
2
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.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
Battery Packs
.... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This
slackens the tape and can result in damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
The supplied battery pack is
a lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery
pack or an optional battery
pack, be sure to read the
following cautions:
Terminals
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
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.
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.
.... 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.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD
monitor use.
These are not malfunctions:
•While using the camcorder, the surface around
the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD
monitor may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
NOTES:
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not in
use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ............. 10°C to 35°C
Operation ........... 0°C to 40°C
Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C
●Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Cassettes
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near
a cooking stove.
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. During use . . .
.... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... 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.
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● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form
on the glass‘ outer surface. This same
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-
nas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)
or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
About moisture condensation . . .
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.
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.
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.
Serious malfunctioning
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap or the grip.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-
ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter,
etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-
connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
•No picture during playback.
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning
indicator “ ” appears.
In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette.
Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used
more than once consecutively, damage to the
video heads may result. After the camcorder
plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops
automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s
instructions.
If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Mechanical moving parts used to move the video
heads and video tape tend to become dirty and
worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear
picture at all times, periodic check-ups are
recommended after using the unit for about
1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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A
F
AC Adapter ............................................ ੬ pg. 8, 9
Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 50
Auto Date................................................. ੬ pg. 37
Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 25
Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 16, 20
Fade-In/Out ........................................ ੬ pg. 28, 29
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. ੬ pg. 20
Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ ੬ pg. 20
G
Gain Up ................................................... ੬ pg. 35
Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 10
B
Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 32
Battery Low .............................................. ੬ pg. 64
Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 66
Beep ........................................................ ੬ pg. 36
Blank Search ............................................ ੬ pg. 21
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 16
I
Icons ................................................ ੬ pg. 35 – 37
Iris............................................................ ੬ pg. 32
Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 32
J
C
Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 17
Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 39
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 8
Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 36
Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 27
Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 65
Connections ......... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 22, 23, 40, 41, 46, 51, 52
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Indications ..................................... ੬ pg. 62 – 64
Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 13
M
Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 25
Menu Screen, CAMERA ............................ ੬ pg. 35
Menu Screen, DISPLAY....................... ੬ pg. 37, 38
Menu Screen, MANUAL ..................... ੬ pg. 35, 36
Menu Screen, SYSTEM ................. ੬ pg. 36, 37, 38
Menu Screen, VIDEO ............................... ੬ pg. 38
Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 27
Motor Drive Mode.................................... ੬ pg. 30
D
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 16
Date/Time Display ........................ ੬ pg. 37, 38, 39
Date/Time Settings .................................... ੬ pg. 12
Demonstration Mode ............................ ੬ pg. 6, 37
Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 18, 35
DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) ..................... ੬ pg. 35
Dioptre Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 10
Dubbing ........................................... ੬ pg. 40 – 41
N
Night-Scope ............................................. ੬ pg. 26
E
Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 13
Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 32
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P
T
Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... ੬ pg. 28, 29
Playback Zoom ........................................ ੬ pg. 44
Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 17
Printer ...................................................... ੬ pg. 52
Programme AE With Special Effects ..... ੬ pg. 26, 27
Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 5
Tally ......................................................... ੬ pg. 36
Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 36
Time Code.............................. ੬ pg. 19, 37, 38, 39
Tripod Mounting ....................................... ੬ pg. 11
Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 27
U
R
Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 13
Random Assemble Editing................. ੬ pg. 45 – 49
Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 16
Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 14
Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 42
Reset ........................................................ ੬ pg. 37
Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 20
V
Video Echo ............................................... ੬ pg. 39
W
White Balance .......................................... ੬ pg. 33
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 36
Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 36
Wipe In/Out ....................................... ੬ pg. 28, 29
S
Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 17
Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 27
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 45
Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 20
Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 27
Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 27
Snapshot .................................................. ੬ pg. 30
Snapshot Mode ........................................ ੬ pg. 30
Snow........................................................ ੬ pg. 27
Sound Mode................................. ੬ pg. 35, 38, 39
Speaker Volume ....................................... ੬ pg. 20
Specifications ..................................... ੬ pg. 70, 71
Sports ....................................................... ੬ pg. 27
Spotlight ................................................... ੬ pg. 27
Squeeze ................................................... ੬ pg. 36
Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 20
Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 27
Z
Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 18
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SPECIFICATIONS
70
EN
Camcorder
For General
Power supply
: DC 11.0 V
DC 7.2 V
(Using AC Adapter)
(Using battery pack)
Power consumption
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off
Dimensions (W x H x D)
: Approx. 4.3 W
: Approx. 5.3 W
: 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)
Weight
: Approx. 590 g
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 = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
: ø37 mm
: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD
: Monaural
Filter diameter
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
Speaker
For Digital Video Camera
Format
Signal format
: DV format (SD mode)
: PAL standard
Recording/Playback format
: Video: Digital component recording
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
Cassette
: Mini DV cassette
Tape speed
: SP: 18.8 mm/s
LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time
(using 80 min. cassette)
: SP: 80 min.
LP: 120 min.
For Connectors
S-Video
Output
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
AV
Video output
Audio output
DV
: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo
Output
PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)
JLIP
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant
: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole
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AC Adapter AP-V10EG
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power requirement
Output
: DC 11 V
, 1 A
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
: 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm
: Approx. 140 g (not including Power Cord)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject
to change without notice.
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