COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
GR-AXM917UM
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0299-001A
EN
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
But improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. This product has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing.
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating
instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety
and operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
INSTALLATION
1. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company.
If your product is intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
2. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
4. Ventilation
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
•Do not block the openings by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
5. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
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USE
SERVICING
1. Servicing
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable
to restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for any mounting of the product.
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
2. Product and Cart
Combination
A product and cart
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart
combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and
the like.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
5. Attachments
4. Safety Check
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause
hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
MAJOR FEATURES
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REMEMBER
Digital Still Camera Built-in
(PC communication capable)
(੬ pg. 22 – 25, 52 – 59)
The Logical Choice
Menu Adjustment
(੬ pg. 36, 37, 38)
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Integrated Auto Light
(੬ pg. 30)
Program AE with Special
Effects (੬ pg. 32, 33)
Picture Stabilizer (੬ pg. 29)
Ⅲ Electronic Fog Filter
Ⅲ ND Effect
Ⅲ Sepia
Ⅲ Twilight
Ⅲ Sports
Ⅲ Nega/Posi
Ⅲ 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter
Digital Hyper Zoom
(੬ pg. 28)
Zoom in
LCD Color Monitor
(੬ pg. 20)
Zoom out
Cassettes marked
camcorder.
can be used with this
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (VIDEO)
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The image you shoot is recorded onto a video tape.
SUPPLY POWER
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
A
Hook on.
B Push in.
PUSH Button
EJECT Switch
BATTERY RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees.
Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place ( ).
(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 10)
2 Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder.
3 Insert a video cassette.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 15)
SHOOTING
PLAYBACK
REW (2) Button
3
1
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
3
Set to “AUTO”
or “PRO.”
4 P( LAY/PAUSE
4/6) Button
Set to “PLAY”
2
Recording Start/Stop Button
4
STOP (5) Button
Set to “VIDEO”
1
Set to “VIDEO”
2
1 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
3 Press REW (2).
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
— The power lamp will light and an image
will appear.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
4 Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6).
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears.
•To stop playback, press STOP (5).
(For more details, ੬ pg. 46.)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
— Recording starts.
•To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button once
again.
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 18 – 21)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS VCR
using the Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak).
੬ pg. 49
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE (D.S.C.)
A still image you shoot is stored in the camcorder's built-in memory.
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SHOOTING
SUPPLY POWER
A
Hook on.
B Push in.
SNAPSHOT Button
4
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
1
Set to “AUTO”
or “PRO.”
3
System Select Switch
Set to “D.S.C.”
BATTERY RELEASE
2
Using the battery pack
Hook its end to the camcorder ( ) and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place ( ).
(Charging procedure, ੬ pg. 10)
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
1 Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.
3 Set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”.
— The power lamp will light and an image
will appear.
4 Press the SNAPSHOT Button.
— A still image is shot and is stored in the
camcorder’s memory.
PLAYBACK
(For more details, ੬ pgs. 22 – 25)
REW (2/PAGE –) Button,
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
FF (3/PAGE +) Button
3
2
Set to “PLAY”
1
System Select Switch
Set to “D.S.C.”
1 Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”.
2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
— A still image stored in memory appears.
3 Press REW (2/PAGE –) or FF (3/PAGE +) to
select the still image you want to view.
(For more details, ੬ pg. 52.)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is opened
at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
CONTENTS
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GETTING STARTED
10 – 17
Power.......................................................................................................... 10
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 12
Date/Time Settings.......................................................................................... 13
Recording Mode Setting..................................................................................... 14
Tape Length Setting .......................................................................................... 14
Loading/Unloading A Cassette............................................................................. 15
Grip Adjustment .............................................................................................. 16
Viewfinder Adjustment ..................................................................................... 16
Shoulder Strap Attachment ................................................................................. 17
Tripod Mounting .............................................................................................. 17
VIDEO RECORDING
18 – 21
Basic Recording............................................................................................... 18
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
22 – 25
Basic Shooting ................................................................................................ 22
RECORDING
26 – 45
Basic Features ................................................................................................ 26
Advanced Features........................................................................................... 31
VIDEO PLAYBACK
46 – 49
Basic Playback................................................................................................ 46
Features ....................................................................................................... 47
Using The Cassette Adapter ................................................................................ 49
PLAYBACK
50 – 51
Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing ...................................................................... 50
D.S.C. PLAYBACK
52 – 59
Basic Playback................................................................................................ 52
Connection .................................................................................................... 53
Advanced Features........................................................................................... 54
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
60 – 64
Insert Editing (VIDEO)....................................................................................... 62
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape) ....................... 63
Audo Dubbing................................................................................................. 64
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USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
65
66 – 68
69 – 73
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ...................................................................... 69
Indications..................................................................................................... 71
Terms .......................................................................................................... 72
CAUTIONS
74 – 76
77
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V15U
•Cassette Adapter
(VHS Playpak) C-P7U
•Battery Pack
BN-V20U
•Shoulder Strap
•DC Cord
•Remote Control
Unit RM-V705U
(for Windows® PC)
•Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2
(for clock operation and
remote control unit)
•CD-ROM including two
software programs
•PC Connection Cable x 1
GETTING STARTED
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Marks
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose
the most appropriate source of power.
To AC outlet
CHARGE indicator
NOTES:
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only the specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
REFRESH switch
SUPPLY POWER
1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet.
REFRESH indicator
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
2 Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
REFRESH
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The AC Power Adapter/Charger features a
REFRESH function that allows you to fully
discharge the battery pack before recharg-
ing.
Perform the REFRESH function after no less
than 5 chargings.
•The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate
charging has started.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
3 When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit,
charging is finished. Slide the battery pack opposite the
direction of the arrow.
To discharge the battery . . .
.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as
shown in the above illustration. Then
push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator
lights when discharging starts, and goes
out when discharging is complete.
Battery pack
BN-V12U
BN-V20U
Charging time
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 50 min
Discharging time
approx. 3 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 6 hrs. 40 min.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
A
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Hook on.
1 Hook its end to the camcorder (
) and push the battery
B
Push in.
pack in until it locks in place (
) .
DETACH BATTERY PACK
2 Slide BATTERY RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
Approximate recording time (unit: min.)
LCD
LCD
LCD
Battery pack monitor on/
monitor off/
monitor on/
Viewfinder off Viewfinder on Viewfinder on
BN-V12U
BN-V20U
45 (30)
80 (50)
50 (35)
85 (55)
40 (30)
70 (45)
BATTERY RELEASE
(
) : when the video light is on.
INFORMATION:
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the BN-V856U battery pack
and AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
The BN-V856U battery pack provides approx. 7 hours of
recording time when the viewfinder is on and the LCD
monitor and the video light are off. Also read thoroughly the
VU-V856KIT’s instruction manuals.
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery pack using
the provided AC Power Adapter/Charger. Use the optional
AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
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Charge Marker
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which means
discharged.
Charge marker
NOTES:
● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the
frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.
● Charging times noted on page 10 are for a fully discharged battery pack, and discharging times are for a fully
charged battery pack.
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● While the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet, it is possible to
discharge the battery by pressing the REFRESH switch. During that time, the AC Power Adapter/Charger does
not charge the battery. When discharging is complete, detach the battery from the AC Power Adapter/
Charger to store it.
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Do not
allow it to discharge in a container, such as a bag.
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
● The CHARGE indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that has been
stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The
CHARGE indicator should blink during recharging. If it doesn’t, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
USING AC POWER
To DC IN jack
To AC outlet
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as
shown in the illustration to the left).
DC OUT
terminal
NOTES:
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V15U
● When using the DC cord, make sure you connect
the end of the cord with the core filter to the
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
DC Cord
USING A CAR BATTERY
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the
illustration to the left).
To car’s
cigarette
lighter
socket
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
NOTES:
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter
(BH-V3U) can also be used to charge the battery
pack (except BN-V20U/V856U).
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger/
Adapter or Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the
respective instruction booklet.
Car Battery
Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Slot
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
SWITCH OFF POWER
1 Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery
Charger, etc.).
REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER
2 Pull out the battery holder.
Battery holder
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have
the “+” mark visible.
RE-INSERT HOLDER
4 Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a
click.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (੬ pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
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Date/Time Settings
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
System
Select Switch
Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.” ,
and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
•The power lamp comes on.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
MENU Button
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“DATE/TIME”, then press it. The DATE/TIME Menu
appears.
Power lamp
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, rotate the Select Dial to
move the highlight bar to “EXIT” and press it, then
go to step 7.
•If you want to set only the time without changing
the date, go to step 5.
Select Dial
Power Switch
SET DATE
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
Display
item you want to set and then press it. When the
setting begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the
correct setting appears and then press it. The setting
stops blinking.
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
•Repeat this procedure until you’re satisfied with the
Date settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH” and “DAY”).
SNAPSHOT
4RETURN
SET TIME
5 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
DATE TIME
DATE/TIME Menu
“TIME” and then press it. When the hour setting
begins blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct
setting appears and then press it. When the hour
setting stops blinking and the minute setting begins
blinking, rotate the Select Dial until the correct setting
appears and then press it. The minute setting stops
blinking.
YEAR
1999
JAN
MONTH
DAY
1
TIME
PM 12 : 00
12-hour indication
with AM or PM
EXIT
START CLOCK OPERATION
4
NEXT
6 When none of these settings (“YEAR”, “MONTH”,
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
“DAY”, “TIME”) blinks, rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to “EXIT”, and press it. The Menu
Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”.
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
4RETURN
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial.
NOTE:
To display the date and time in the camcorder’s display
and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Insert”
(੬ pg. 34).
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
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Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
SET RECORDING MODE
System
Select Switch
1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then
set the Power Switch to “AUTO” or “PRO.”. Press SP/
EP for more than 1 second. “SP” (Standard Play)
provides higher picture and sound quality and is
better for dubbing, while “EP” (Extended Play) is
more economical, providing three times the record-
ing time.
MENU Button
SP/EP Recording
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Mode Button
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape
used.
Select Dial
Viewfinder
Power Switch
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 First set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then
T30
Tape length indicator
set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. Press MENU.
SP
SELECT FUNCTION
Recording mode
indicator
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“TAPE LENGTH”, then press it. The TAPE LENGTH
Setting Menu appears.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Display
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
correct setting. T20=20 minutes of recording time,
T30=30 minutes, and T40=40 minutes (in SP).
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
•If you decide you want to return the tape length to
the previous setting, rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
4
RETURN
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
TAPE LENGTH
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
TAPE LENGTH
Setting Menu
T20
T30
T40
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (੬ pg. 19) displayed in the
viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has
been selected.
EXIT
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T40
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
4RETURN
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Cassette holder
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN LCD MONITOR
1 Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees.
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
2 Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
3 Make sure the label is facing outward.
PUSH Button
EJECT Switch
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
4 Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
5 First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the
LCD monitor.
Turn to take
up slack.
NOTES:
● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is still
open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
● The cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
Erase Protection
Gear
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes
have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
● The cassette holder cannot be opened while the
camcorder is in the record mode.
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Grip Adjustment
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Power Zoom Lever
EXPAND LOOP
1 Separate the Velcro strip.
INSERT HAND
2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom
Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Viewfinder Adjustment
SELECT OPERATION MODE
3
1 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
“PRO.”).
2
POSITION VIEWFINDER
180°
2 Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration at left).
ADJUST DIOPTER
3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
1
Set “POWER” to
“CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”)
PAUSE
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Shoulder Strap Attachment
ATTACH STRAP
1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
through the top of 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, making sure the strap is not twisted.
1
4
2
ADJUST LENGTH
2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4.
3
Tripod Mounting
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording
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System Select Switch
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (੬ pg. 10)
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 14)
● Tape Length Setting (੬ pg. 14)
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 16)
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 16)
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees.
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
EJECT Switch
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
Power lamp
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”,
then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
“PRO.”).
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
•The scene you are aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
START SHOOTING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
•“
” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.
Power Switch Position
According to the Power Switch position you have selected, the following functions are available:
AUTO
(Full Auto mode):
PRO.
(PRO. mode):
POWER OFF:
Allows you to record using
Allows you to set various
recording functions using the
menus. If you want more creative
capabilities than full auto
recording, try this mode.
Allows you to switch off the
camcorder.
NO special effects or manual
adjustments. Suitable for
standard recording.
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Tape remaining time indicator
STOP RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
25MIN
MIN
(Now calculating)
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
120MIN
119MIN
NOTES:
● When the Power Switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.
3MIN
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power
supply is attached.
2MIN
(Blinking)
● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the
holder opens. Do not use force.
● The tape remaining time is only displayed in the
viewfinder as shown.
1MIN
● The remaining time indicated in the viewfinder is
approximate.
(Blinking)
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape
length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
0MIN
(Blinking)
● The tape remaining time indicator is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected (੬ pg. 14).
● “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
whose tape is already at its end is loaded.
Recording Start/Stop Button
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes
without performing Zoom or any other operations, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the
Power Switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to
“CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.
● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the
Record-Standby mode has continued for over
5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.
● If you are recording on a cassette from the middle (such
as when a tape is removed and re-inserted during
recording), use the Retake function (੬ pg. 29) to find
the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds
when the camcorder is turned on with the cover closed.
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.
36 and 38.
DISPLAY Button
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
Press DISPLAY to make the following indications appear/
disappear from the camcorder’s display: cassette warning,
tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power
indicator and tape length indicator (੬ pg. 71).
PRESS DISPLAY BUTTON
1 To turn off the indications, press DISPLAY for more
than 1 second.
Press again for more than 1 second to make the
indications reappear.
NOTE:
Even if the indications are off, the tape remaining time
appears blinking when the tape is near its end, and the
battery pack remaining power indicator appears blinking
when the power is almost gone.
VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
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Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (੬ pg. 18).
90°
180°
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens
cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”,
then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
“PRO.”).
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
System Select Switch
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
START SHOOTING
3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (੬ pg. 21) and press the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
•“
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
STOP RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
Power Switch
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power lamp
NOTES:
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
(੬ pg. 18).
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to pgs.
36 and 38.
● For other notes, refer to pg. 19.
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
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Journalistic Shooting
In some situations different angles of shooting may be
required for more dramatic results.
OPEN LCD MONITOR
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
TILT LCD MONITOR
2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient
direction.
•The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°:
90° downward, 180° upward).
Interface Shooting
The person you shoot can view himself/herself in the
LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while
viewing your own image in the LCD monitor.
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
1 Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180
Self-recording
degrees so that it faces forward.
•When the LCD monitor is tilted upward to an angle
of over approx. 105 degrees, the monitor image is
inverted vertically, and the viewfinder also switches
on.
START RECORDING
2 Point the lens toward the subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
•During Interface Shooting, the monitor image and
indications do not appear inverted as they would
when viewing a mirror.
NOTE:
The monitored image can be viewed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
Brightness Control
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
turning the BRIGHT Dial.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
1 If you want to brighten the image . . .
Turn the Dial towards “+”.
If you want to darken the image . . .
Turn the Dial towards “–”.
BRIGHT Dial
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) SHOOTING
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SNAPSHOT Button LENS COVER
Basic Shooting
Open/Close Ring
When shooting a still image, it is not recorded onto the
tape, but it is stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory in
the selected Picture Mode. A stored still image data can be
transferred to a PC, saved, and processed using a Paint
Software program (੬ pg. 53).
System
Select
Switch
MODE SELECTION
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover, then set the System Select Switch to
“D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
MENU Button
Power lamp
• The power lamp lights and an image appears.
SELECT PICTURE MODE
2 Do steps 2 and 3 of “OPERATION” on pg. 24.
Set “PICTURE” to “FINE” or “STANDARD” in the
Menu Screen as required.
•There are two modes: FINE allows you to shoot up
to approx. 30 still images with higher resolution,
and STANDARD allows you to shoot up to approx.
60 still images with lower resolution.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
TAPE LENGTH T30
“SNAPSHOT”, and press it. The SNAPSHOT Menu
appears.
PICTURE
FINE
SNAPSHOT
FULL
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
appropriate mode among the 5 Snapshot modes
(੬ pg. 23), and press it. Selection is complete.
4
RETURN
SNAPSHOT
SNAPSHOT Menu
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
FULL
PIN UP
MULTI
MULTI
4 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
4
9
“RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close the
Menu Screen.
M.DRIVE
STILL IMAGE STORAGE
EXIT
TAKE SNAPSHOT
1 Press SNAPSHOT.
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”
or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
PIN-UP
SNAPSHOT
•A still image is stored in the built-in memory and
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. While the still
image remains displayed, that image is in the
process of being stored in memory, and it is
therefore impossible to take another shot during that
time. When the still image disappears and the scene
you are currently aimed at appears on the screen,
you may take another shot.
4RETURN
Normal Screen
During Snapshot mode
P
No display
(Full)
(Pin-Up)
P
•The remaining number of shots available is
displayed.
MD (M.DRIVE)
M4 (MULTI-4)
M9 (MULTI-9)
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Remaining number
of shots
NOTES:
● The remaining number of shots varies according to the
selected Picture Mode. In the “STANDARD” mode,
twice as many still images can be shot as in the “FINE”
mode.
FINE 12
30 29
1
0
(Blinking)
● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in
memory at the factory.
If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect”
function (੬ pg. 57), then perform the “Delete” function
(੬ pg. 58).
Pictrue mode
display
● When the Power Switch is set to “AUTO”, it is not
possible to select the Snapshot mode. You can use the
Snapshot mode you selected in the “PRO.” mode.
● If a Snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the
WIDE mode (੬ pg. 37), the Snapshot image is
recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom of
the screen.
FULL*
(Snapshot mode with
no frame)
PIN-UP*
(Pin-Up mode)
MULTI-4 **
(Multi-Analyzer 4)
MULTI-9**
(Multi-Analyzer 9)
* There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout
together with the image.
** Continuous camera shutter-type blackout takes place 4
or 9 times with the image, like serial photography, then
the 4 or 9 still images you took are displayed.
M. DRIVE
ߛ (Motor Drive mode)
ߛ Stores 6 still images continuously for approx. 2 seconds. During still image storage, “MD” blinks and the 6 still
images are displayed in the order that you took them.
There is no sound effect of a shutter closing.
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D.S.C. SHOOTING (cont.)
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SNAPSHOT Button
FEATURE: Picture Mode Setting
PURPOSE:
There are two image settings you can choose from
when storing in the camcorder's memory: FINE and
STANDARD. FINE allows you to shoot up to approx.
30 still images in a format based on JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group). Since the quality of
image is better than “STANDARD”, “FINE” is more
suitable for post-production on a PC. “STANDARD”
allows you to shoot up to approx. 60 still images in a
format based on JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts
Group). Since in this mode, twice as many still images
can be shot as in the “FINE” mode, select this mode
when you wish to shoot many still images.
System
Select
Switch
MENU Button
OPERATION:
1) Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover, and set the System Select Switch to
“D.S.C.”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
2) Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Ⅲ If you wish the Picture Mode to return to the previous
setting, rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
bar to “RETURN”.
3) Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“PICTURE”, and press it. The PICTURE Menu
appears.
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“FINE” or “STANDARD”, and press it. Selection is
complete.
4) The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar
on “RETURN”. Press the Select Dial again to close
the Menu Screen.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
4
RETURN
PICTURE
PICTURE Menu
FINE
STANDARD
EXIT
4
NEXT
Menu Screen
M.W.B.
D . ZOOM
AUTO
ON
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
STD
FULL
SNAPSHOT
4RETURN
Normal Screen
Remaining number
of shots
STD 12
60
59
1
0
(Blinking)
Picture mode display
STD FINE
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NOTES:
● The picture mode’s factory-preset is FINE.
● Some sample images have been stored in the built-in memory at the factory.
If you wish to delete them, first remove the “Protect” function (੬ pg. 57), then perform the “Delete”
function (੬ pg. 58).
● To store the still images you shot, we recommend that you transfer them to a computer and save them on
disk (੬ pg. 53), or transfer them to a VCR connected to the camcorder and record them onto a tape.
● When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) and the LCD monitor is opened at an
angle of 60 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off automatically
to save power. When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be
difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.
● When the remaining number indicator displays “0” (blinking), it is not possible to continue storing pictures
until you delete some shots to make room for new ones. Perform “DELETE” function in the Menu Screen
to remove pictures you do not need (੬pg. 58).
● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE”or “STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots
available depends on the selected Picture Mode, switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for approx. 5 seconds when the camcorder is turned on with the cover
closed.
● When SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”, the picture is stored in the
camcorder's built-in memory (in the Snapshot mode selected in the “VIDEO” system) and also onto the tape
(if a tape is in the camcorder) (੬ pg. 26).
● When you shoot in a dark environment, the still image will become coarse and its true colors will be lost.
RECORDING Basic Features
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LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring
Snapshot
SNAPSHOT Button
This interesting feature lets you record two types of digital
still images that look like photographs onto a tape, as well
as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in memory. It is a
great way to spice up footage of events such as parties,
weddings and graduations.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover, and set the System Select Switch to
“VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”
System Select Switch
MENU Button
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters
Record-Standby mode.
Power lamp
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“SNAPSHOT”, and press it. SNAPSHOT Menu
appears.
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“FULL” or “PIN-UP”, and press it. Selection is
complete.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4
NEXT
3 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
Menu Screen.
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
SNAPSHOT
FULL
4RETURN
SNAPSHOT
SNAPSHOT Menu
FULL
PIN UP
EXIT
Menu Screen
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
PIN-UP
SNAPSHOT
4RETURN
P
(Pin-Up)
P
No display
(Full)
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SNAPSHOT
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
TAKE SNAPSHOT
1 Press SNAPSHOT.
Display (ex. Pin-Up)
•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“AUTO”
or “PRO.”), Snapshot recording takes place using
the selected Snapshot mode.
•A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the
camcorder’s built-in memory.
•First there is a momentary camera shutter-type
blackout together with the sound effect of a shutter
closing, then a still image appears. The scene you
are currently aimed at starts in the center of a black
screen and wipes in toward the corners.
The screen changes as shown in the illustrations 1
to 5 and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded onto the
tape in the selected mode. Only the still image 3 is
stored in the built-in memory in the selected mode,
then the camcorder resumes normal recording.
1
2
3
4
5
If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .
.... the screens 1 to 3 are recorded onto the tape in
the selected mode. Then the camcorder re-enters
the Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
● When the remaining number indicator displays “0”
(blinking), the still image will be recorded onto the
tape but not in the built-in memory. If you wish to store
a still image in the built-in memory, ੬ pg. 58.
● The Picture Mode can be switched to either “FINE” or
“STANDARD”. Since the remaining number of shots
available depends on the selected Picture Mode,
switching the Picture Mode will vary this number.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed with the System Select Switch
set to “D.S.C.”, ੬ pg. 22.
● Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory
can be transferred to a Windows® PC and saved using
the provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator
(੬ pg. 53). The image data transferred to a Windows®
PC can also be further processed using Mr. Photo
Gold.
● If a snapshot is taken while the camcorder is in the
WIDE mode (੬ pg. 37), the snapshot image is
recorded without the black bars at the top and bottom
of the screen.
FULL
(Snapshot mode with
no frame)
● When a Snapshot is taken in a dark environment, the
still image recorded onto the tape and stored in
memory will become coarse and its true colors will be
lost.
PIN-UP
(Pin-Up mode)
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
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FEATURE: Zooming
Zoom in
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification
offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital
Zoom.
Zoom out
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Display
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Ⅲ The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
Zoom indicator bar
Zoom level indicator
1X
NOTES:
● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(੬ pg. 41), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
● The zoom level indicator (5) moves during zoom.
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that
point is through digital processing.
Approximate zoom ratio
Power Zoom Lever
● When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image may
suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set “D.ZOOM”
to “OFF” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 37).
Power Switch
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P. STABILIZER Button
FEATURE: Quick Review
PURPOSE:
To check the end of the last recording.
OPERATION:
1) Press “ ” and release quickly during the Record–
Standby mode.
Ⅲ Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played
back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby
mode for the next shot.
NOTE:
Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This is
normal.
FEATURE: Retake
RETAKE (R/F) Button
PURPOSE:
To re-record certain segments.
OPERATION:
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–Standby
mode.
2) Press either RETAKE to reach the start point for new
recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and
pressing “R” reverses it.
Display
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
Picture stabilizer
indicator
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is normal.
FEATURE: Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-
shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “
”appears.
Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.
•When shooting dark or dim subjects.
•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
•When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions.
•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
● Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording
with the camcorder on a tripod.
● The “
” indicator appears blinking if the
Stabilizer cannot be used.
RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
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FEATURE: Video Light
PURPOSE:
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
OPERATION:
1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch as required:
OFF : Turns off the light.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the
subject.
ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch
Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the
camcorder’s power on.
Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance
(੬ pg. 42) to
when you use the video light.
Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
DANGER
NOTES:
Ⅲ The video light can become extremely
hot. Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using the
video light, since it remains extremely
hot for some time.
● Even if the battery indicator (
) does not blink if
the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may
turn off automatically when you turn on the video
light, or when you start recording with the video light
turned on.
● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to
“AUTO”:
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video
light and people or objects.
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video
light.
•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,
manually switch the light on or off using the
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch.
•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode
(੬ pg. 33) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
•While the “Twilight” mode (੬ pg. 33) is engaged,
the light will not activate.
RECORDING Advanced Features
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[Ex.: Fader]
Fade in
Fade/Wipe
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
Fade- or wipe-in works at recording start, and fade- or
wipe-out works at recording end or when you enter
Record–Standby mode.
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Fade out
Set the System Select Switch to "VIDEO", and set the
Power Switch to “PRO.”.
Display
After 2 sec.
ENGAGE FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY
2 MODE
MOSAIC
Press EFFECT to cycle through the modes as shown at
left. Once the desired mode appears, it is selected
and reserved.
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains.
START OR END RECORDING
FADER
MOSAIC
SHUTTER
SLIDE
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate fade-
in/out or wipe-in/out.
TO CANCEL FADE- OR WIPE-STANDBY
4 MODE
Press EFFECT repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
•“OFF” is displayed for approx. 2 seconds and the
fade/wipe standby mode is canceled.
OFF
OFF
(No indication)
FADER
Fades in/out to a black screen.
System Select Switch
EFFECT Button
MOSAIC (Fader)
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a mosaic
pattern.
SHUTTER (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom, closing
over the image like a shutter, or a new image pushes open
the black screen vertically from the center.
SLIDE (Wipe)
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually cover
the image, or a new image moves in from right to left.
Recording Start/Stop
Button
Power Switch
NOTES:
● Pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button allows you to vary the length for the image during fade
in/out or wipe in/out.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/Wipe is used with Sepia (੬ pg. 33).
● With the Electronic fog filter mode (੬ pg. 33) engaged, the image fades in/out to a white screen.
● Even if you start shooting with the Fade/Wipe indication displayed during Digital Still Camera Shooting, the
Fade/Wipe does not function.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
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Display
SEPIA
Program AE With Special Effects
After 2 sec.
All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting
:
effects is press P.AE.
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,
and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
SELECT MODE
2 Press P.AE to cycle through the modes as shown on
the left.
SEPIA
•The selected mode’s name and its indication are
displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Then the name
disappears, and only the indication remains. The
mode is activated.
SPORTS
:
ND ND EFFECT
ND
FG
NOTES:
:
FG FOG
TWILIGHT
● Only one mode can be engaged at a time.
● The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/
Wipe (੬ pg. 31) is used in the Sepia mode.
● The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed
Shutter mode. Use in well-lit situations.
S1/2000
● In the “High Speed Shutter” or “Sports” modes, picture
color may be adversely affected if the subject is lit by
alternating discharge-type light sources such as
flourescent or mercury-vapor lights.
NEGA/POSI
OFF
OFF
(No indication)
P.AE Button
Power Switch
System Select Switch
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Display
Mode
Display
Mode
Sepia
Twilight
SEPIA
TWILIGHT
Sepia
Twilight
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (੬ pg. 37)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “
” (FINE day mode),
•When the Power Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, the
scene is stored in black-and-white in the
camcorder’s memory.
but can also be manually changed to another
mode (੬ pg. 42).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m (33 ft.) to infinity. To focus when the subject-
to-camera distance is less than 10 m (33 ft.), use
manual focusing (੬ pg. 41).
Sports
SPORTS
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
Sports
S1/2000
.
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
ND Effect
:
ND ND EFFECT
Nega/Posi
NEGA POSI
ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
Nega/Posi (Negative/Positive)
The colors of a picture are reversed.
Electronic
Fog Filter
:
FG FOG
Electronic Fog Filter
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fantasy” look.
NEGA POSI mode
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
34
EN
Date/Time Insert
This feature allows you to display the date and time on the
LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, or on a connected color
monitor, as well as to record them manually or
automatically.
System
Select
Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the
Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “DATE/TIME DISP.” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “DATE/TIME DISP.” by
rotating the Select Dial while in Record-Standby.
Then press it to display the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SELECT THE DESIRED MODE
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired
mode is activated.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
S . LX
OFF
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
•You should have already performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 13). If you haven’t, do so
first.
4
RETURN
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
DATE TIME DISP.
5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
DATE/TIME DISP.
Menu
AUTO DATE
DATE
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
Menu Screen.
TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF
NOTES:
DISPLAY
EXIT
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you do not want to record the display, select the OFF
mode before shooting.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
● Even if you shoot with the date/time displayed during
Digital Still Camera Shooting, they will not be recorded.
S . LX
OFF
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
AUTO DATE
● Your camcorder automatically records the date for about
5 seconds after recording is initiated in the following
situations:
4
RETURN
•After changing the date.
•After loading a cassette.
•After Auto Date Record mode is selected by rotating
the Select Dial.
● In this mode, the date is replaced after 5 seconds with
“AUTO DATE” but this is not recorded.
DEC 25 . 99
AUTO DATE
DEC 25 . 99
(DATE)
AM 10 : 25 : 00
(TIME)
DEC 25 . 99 AM 10 : 25 : 00
(DATE&TIME)
OFF
(No indication)
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Instant Titles
The camcorder has eight preset titles in memory. You can
superimpose one of them above a previously stored title as
shown in the illustration to the left.
System
Select
Switch
Instant Titles can be displayed not only in English but also
in French, Spanish and Portuguese. Change the setting in
TITLE LANG. in the Menu Screen. (੬ pg. 36, 38).
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the
Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “TITLE” MENU
3 Move the highlight bar to “TITLE” by rotating the
Select Dial while in Record-Standby. Then press it to
display the TITLE Menu.
Select Dial
Display
AUTO
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SELECT THE DESIRED MODE
4 Move the highlight bar to the desired mode by
rotating the Select Dial, then press it. The desired
mode is activated.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
OFF
•If you wish to make the title indication disappear,
select “OFF”.
S . LX
TITLE
OFF
DATE TIME DISP.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4
RETURN
5 The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on
“RETURN”. Then press the Select Dial to close the
Menu Screen.
TITLE
TITLE Menu
OFF
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OUR VACATION
MERRY CHRISTMAS
A SPECIAL DAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
OUR NEW BABY
WEDDING DAY
CONGRATULATIONS
EXIT
NOTE:
Even if you shoot with the Title displayed during Digital
Still Camera Shooting, this is not recorded.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
WIDE
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
S . LX
OFF
TITLE
DATE TIME DISP.
4RETURN
CONGRATULATIONS
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
36
EN
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
System Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND MODE
1 The operation system depends on the function you wish
to select.
Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.”
according to each function's “*/**” explanation
described at the bottom of pages 37 and 38, and set the
Power Switch to “PRO.”.
Select Dial
MENU Button
Menu Screen 1
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
Display
(ex. Menu Screen available
using the MENU Button)
2 Menu access depends on the function you select.
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen
Available Using The Select Dial” described on pg. 37 . . .
.... press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen appears.
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
If you select the functions from the “Menu Screen
Available Using The MENU Button” described on
pg. 37 and 38 . . .
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
.... press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
SELECT FUNCTION
4
RETURN
3 Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on the
desired function.
Menu Screen 2
4
BACK
•To go from Menu Screen 1 to Menu Screen 2, rotate the
Select Dial to “NEXT” and press it. To go back to Menu
Screen 1 from Menu Screen 2, rotate the Select Dial to
“BACK”, and press it.
•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu Screen,
place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then go to step 6.
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
JLIP ID NO
06
DEMO MODE OFF
4
RETURN
MAKE SETTING
4 Press the Select Dial. The setting procedure depends on
the function you select.
TITLE LANG.
Setting Menu
(ex. TITLE LANG.)
If you select “FOCUS”, “EXPOSURE”, “TITLE”, “DATE/
TIME DISP.”, “DATE/ TIME”, “PICTURE” or "SNAP-
SHOT". . .
.... see respective pages (FOCUS: ੬ pg. 40, 41,
EXPOSURE: ੬ pg. 39, TITLE: ੬ pg. 35,
DATE/TIME DISP.: ੬ pg. 34, DATE/TIME: ੬ pg. 13,
PICTURE: ੬ pg. 24, SNAPSHOT: ੬ pg. 22, 27).
If you select “WIDE”, “D.ZOOM”, “TELE MACRO” or
“DEMO MODE” . . .
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
EXIT
.... the selected function’s parameter starts blinking.
Rotate the Select Dial until the desired parameter
appears. Go to step 5.
4
BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
If you select “JLIP ID NO.” . . .
TITLE LANG. FRENCH
JLIP ID NO
06
.... press the Select Dial so that the number blinks, then
rotate it until the desired number appears, and press
it. Then rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight
bar to “EXIT”.
DEMO MODE OFF
4RETURN
If you select any other functions . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
desired setting.
Normal Screen
• If you decide you want to return to the previous setting,
rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “EXIT”.
END SETTING
NOTE:
5 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears with
No menu functions except “FOCUS” and
“EXPOSURE” are available while in the Record
mode.
the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
6 Press the Select Dial. The normal screen reappears.
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MENU SCREEN EXPLANATIONS
Menu Screen Available Using The Select Dial
Adjusts focus automatically.
FOCUS
AUTO
MANU
AUTO
MANU
OFF
Allows you to adjust focus manually (੬ pg. 40, 41).
Adjusts exposure automatically.
EXPOSURE
WIDE
Allows you to adjust exposure manually (੬ pg. 39).
Does not display black bars.
Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the screen
to produce a cinema-like “wide-screen” effect.
ON
If a snapshot (੬ pg. 22, 26) is taken while the camcorder is in
the WIDE mode, the snapshot image is recorded without the
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
To record a subject in a darkly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot the subject with a brighter image even if the
picture becomes slightly coarse.
S.LX
MAX
To record a subject in a dimly lit environment, when it is more
convenient to shoot with a less coarse picture although the
subject becomes slightly dark. This setting is suitable for
measuring sensitivity conforming to EIA-639 (EIA* Standard for
Low Light Sensitivity Measurement).
NORMAL
*EIA : Electronic Industries Alliance
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
OFF
TITLE*
Allows you to superimpose one of eight preset titles (੬ pg. 35).
DATE/TIME
DISP.*
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder or on a connected monitor
(੬ pg. 34).
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while recording.
AUTO
: FINE
This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system senses
the color temperature of the ambient lighting for automatic
white balance adjustment. However, precise color adjustment is
not possible under the following conditions:
M.W.B.
: CLOUD
• When an object is in various shades of the same color.
• When a predominantly red or brown object is being shot outdoors.
: HALOGEN
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters for
white balance adjustment (੬ pg. 42, 43).
MWB
D. ZOOM
ON
Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and
magnifying images, zooming is possible from 16 times (the optical
zoom limit), to a maximum of 380 times digital magnification.
OFF
Digital Zoom is not available. Only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function. When set to “OFF” during
Digital Zoom, zoom magnification changes to 16x.
* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,
this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting
procedure.
Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or
“VIDEO”.
: Factory-preset
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)
38
EN
TELE MACRO
OFF
ON
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of
more than 1m (3.3 ft.) 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 (2 ft.).
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
DATE/TIME
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 13).
TAPE LENGTH* Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (੬ pg. 14).
Allows you to select the image setting “FINE” or “STD” when storing in the
camcorder's memory (੬ pg. 24).
PICTURE**
SNAPSHOT
FULL
Displayed with the System Select Switch set to either “VIDEO”
(੬ pg. 26) or “D.S.C.” (੬ pg. 23).
PIN-UP
MULTI-4
MULTI-9
M.DRIVE
Displayed only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”
(੬ pg. 23).
REC TIME*
INT. TIME
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse
recording (੬ pg. 45).
This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (੬ pg. 44) and Time-
Lapse recording (੬ pg. 45).
TALLY LAMP*
OFF
ON
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH or PORTUGUESE)
TITLE LANG.*
JLIP ID NO.
of Instant Titles (੬ pg. 35).
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.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
DEMO MODE*
OFF
ON
Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When
“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,
the demonstration starts.
NOTES:
●When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is
not available.
●By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase
Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,
“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.
●During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are
disabled.
* Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “VIDEO”. If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”,
this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting
procedure.
** Activated only with the System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”. If the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”,
this function will not be activated although the highlight bar will move on the Menu Screen like the setting
procedure.
Functions listed without an asterisk are available with the System Select Switch set to either “D.S.C.” or
“VIDEO”.
: Factory-preset
EN39
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,
and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “EXPOSURE” MENU
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“EXPOSURE” and press it.
ACCESS MANUAL EXPOSURE
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
“MANU”, then press it. “00” (exposure control level
counter) appears.
ADJUST EXPOSURE
5 To brighten the image . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure
control level counter increases (maximum +06).
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
EXPOSURE
WIDE
S . LX
TITLE
OFF
Go to step 6.
To darken the image . . .
DATE TIME DISP.
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure
control level counter decreases (maximum –06).
4RETURN
Go to step 6.
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE Menu
END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE
AUTO
MANU
6 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disappears
EXIT
and the exposure control level counter reappers to
indicate the exposure is adjusted.
Manual Exposure
Screen
NOTES:
00
● To return to the factory setting, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust exposure, repeat the procedure from step 2.
Exposure control
level counter
To brighten the image
+
06
–06
To darken the image
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
40
EN
Focus detection zone
Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up 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 bright-
ness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color 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 low-contrast warning “
” appears.
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. 28). If zoomed in in the auto focus mode, the
camcorder could automatically zoom out depending on
the distance between the camcorder and the subject.
When Tele Macro (੬ pg. 38) is activated, the
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
EN41
MANUAL FOCUS
NOTE:
You should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (੬ pg. 16). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,
and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press the Select Dial to display the Menu Screen.
ACCESS “FOCUS” MENU
3 Move the hightlight bar to “FOCUS” by rotating the
Select Dial, then press it.
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“MANU”, then press it. “ ” and “ ” appear. The
focus is locked at this point.
ADJUST FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
5 To farther subject . . .
EXPOSURE
WIDE
.... rotate the Select Dial upward. “ ” appears and
S . LX
TITLE
OFF
blinks.
DATE TIME DISP.
Go to step 6.
To nearer subject . . .
4RETURN
.... rotate the Select Dial downward. “ ” appears
and blinks.
FOCUS
FOCUS Menu
Go to step 6.
AUTO
MANU
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
6 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
EXIT
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen disppears and
“
” reappears to indicate the focus is locked.
Manual Focus Screen
NOTES:
● To return to Auto Focus, select “AUTO” in step 4.
● To re-adjust Manual Focus, repeat the procedure from
step 2.
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
42
EN
White Balance Adjustment
A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction
under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all
other colors will be accurately reproduced.
System
Select Switch
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
However, the more advanced camcorder operator would
prefer to control this function manually and achieve a
more professional color/tint reproduction.
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”,
and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
MENU Button
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE
3 ADJUSTMENT
Move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.” by rotating the
Select Dial, then press it. The Menu Screen disap-
pears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
4 Move the highlight bar to the required white balance
4
NEXT
by rotating the Select Dial.
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
“AUTO”
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
The white balance is adjusted automatically. This is
the factory preset position.
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
“
: FINE”
When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
: CLOUD”
When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
: HALOGEN”
4
RETURN
“
M.W.B.
M.W.B. Menu
AUTO
“
:
:
:
FINE
CLOUD
When using a video light or other similar type of
lighting.
HALOGEN
MWB
“MWB”
When shooting with the white balance already
having been set on the subject (੬ pg. 43).
EXIT
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
5 Press the Select Dial. The Menu Screen reappears
with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or set the Power Switch to
“AUTO”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when Sepia (੬ pg. 33) is
activated.
EN43
Manual White Balance Operation
White paper
If the camera is operating in PRO. mode, perform a
Manual White Balance when shooting under various types
of lighting.
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance
adjustment (੬ pg. 42), and select “MWB”.
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
2 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.
System Select Switch
ENTER SETTING
3 Press the Select Dial until “MWB” begins blinking.
•When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops
blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “RETURN”.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
4 Press the Select Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
Select Dial
Display
Power Switch
Menu Screen
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The white
balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the
tint. Red paper — deeper green; blue paper — orange;
yellow paper — deeper purple.
4
NEXT
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
SNAPSHOT
NOTES:
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper
in some circumstances. In such a case, adjust focus
manually (੬ pg. 41).
4
RETURN
M.W.B.
M.W.B. Menu
● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting
conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight,
etc.). Because the color temperature is different
depending on the light source, the tint of the subject will
differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this
function for a more natural result.
AUTO
:
:
:
FINE
CLOUD
HALOGEN
MWB
EXIT
● Once you adjust white balance during Manual White
Balance operation, the setting is retained even if the
power is turned off or the battery removed.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
44
EN
Self-Timer
You can set the delay between pressing the Recording
Start/Stop button and the actual start of recording. If you
secure the camcorder, you (or whoever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
System
Select Switch
NOTE:
Before performing the following steps, make sure that:
● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO” or “D.S.C.”
according to your needs.
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
MENU Button
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.
ACCESS “INT. TIME” MENU
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to display
Menu Screen 2. Then, move the highlight bar to “INT.
TIME” and press it.
Select Dial
Display
Recording Start/Stop
Button
SET INTERVAL TIME
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to the
Menu Screen 1
4
NEXT
desired time, then press it. The Menu Screen
reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.
M.W.B.
AUTO
ON
D . ZOOM
TELE MACRO OFF
DATE TIME
TAPE LENGTH T30
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
PICTURE
FINE
FULL
4 Press the Select Dial.
SNAPSHOT
4
RETURN
START DELAYED RECORDING
5 If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. When the
selected time has elapsed, recording begins
automatically.
Menu Screen 2
4BACK
REC. TIME
INT. TIME
OFF
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
TITLE LANG. PORTUGUESE
If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. . .
.... press SNAPSHOT. When the selected time has
elapsed, a still image is shot automatically.
JLIP ID NO
06
DEMO MODE OFF
4
RETURN
To Cancel Self-Timer . . .
If you set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO” . . .
.... before the recording begins, press the Recording Start/
INT. TIME
REC TIME
OFF
OFF
1 4S
1 2S
1 S
15S
Stop Button to display “
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
”, then set “INT.
30S
1 MIN
5 MIN
5 S
If you set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” . . .
.... before shooting a still image, press SNAPSHOT, then
set “INT.TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
EXIT
EXIT
INT. TIME Menu
REC TIME Menu
INT. TIME indicator
REC TIME indicator
15S
1S
INT. TIME and REC TIME indications on the normal
screen
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You can record sequentially at preset time spans.
Leaving the camcorder aimed at a specific subject,
you can record subtle changes over an extended
period of time.
Animation
Time-Lapse
You can give stationary scenes or objects an illusion
of movement. This function allows you to shoot a
series of pictures, each slightly different, of the same
object for a brief period of time.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Before performing the following steps, make sure
that:
Before performing the following steps, make sure
that:
● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
● The System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
● The Power Switch is set to “PRO.”.
● The camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode.
● The recording mode is set to “SP”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.
1 Press MENU.
SET RECORDING TIME
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
2 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar 2 RECORDINGS
to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the
Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
to “NEXT” in Menu Screen 1 and press it to
display Menu Screen 2. Then, move the
highlight bar to “INT. TIME” and press it. The
INT. TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial
to move the highlight bar to the desired time,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears.
highlight bar to “REC TIME” and press it. The
REC TIME Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial
to move the highlight bar to the desired time,
then press it. The Menu Screen reappears with
the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
SET RECORDING TIME
START RECORDING
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button after
to “REC TIME”, then press it. The REC TIME
Menu appears. Rotate the Select Dial to move
the highlight bar to the desired time, then press
it. The Menu Screen reappears with the
highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select
Dial again to close the Menu Screen.
focusing on the subject. The recording stops
automatically after the selected period of time.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
4 Repeat step 3 for the desired number of
pictures.
START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording
5 Set “REC TIME” in the Menu screen to “OFF”.
and intervals alternate automatically.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
NOTES:
5 To release when “
” is displayed, set
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is
secured when shooting in Animation or Time-
Lapse mode.
“REC TIME” and “INT. TIME” in the Menu
Screen to “OFF”. To release when
“
” and “
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to display
”, then set “REC TIME” and “INT.
TIME” in the Menu Screen to “OFF”.
” are not displayed,
● Fade- or wipe-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
“
● Before performing other operations following
Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure
the Animation or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
● Self-Timer, Animation and Time-Lapse are
canceled when the power is shut off or when the
cassette is ejected.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Basic Playback
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Power lamp
1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
insert the cassette with the label facing out. Press
PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Power Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
2 MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Set the
System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the Power
Switch to “PLAY”.
System
Select
Switch
PLAY BACK
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE (
4/6). The playback picture
appears.
STOP PLAYBACK
4 Press STOP (5).
EJECT Switch
REW (2) Button
Rewind or Fast-Forward the tape
Press REW (2) to rewind, or FF (3) to fast-forward the
FF (3) Button
tape during Stop mode.
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)
Button
NOTES:
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about
5 minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the Power
Switch to “POWER OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
STOP (5) Button
● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.
LCD Monitor in Retracted Position
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a
connected TV (੬ pg. 50, 51). Camcorder operation is
the same as described in this section.
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and retracted.
● If a blank portion on the tape is played back, the screen
may become black. This is not a malfunction.
Battery pack remaining power indicator
Tape counter
Recording mode indicator
Tape running
SP
:
:
M 1 23 45
indicator
4
3
:Playback
:Fast-Forward/
Forward Search
:Rewind/Reverse
Search
2
6
:Still Playback
LCD monitor/viewfinder
indications
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features
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Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT Dial towards “+”.
Speaker
To darken the image, turn the Dial towards “–”.
P.AE Button
EFFECT Button
NOTE:
The Bright Level Indicator is displayed under the Date/
Time Display when you play back images recorded in
Wide Mode (੬ pg. 37).
Power Zoom Lever
Speaker Volume Control
You can adjust the speaker volume by pushing the Power
Zoom Lever.
ADJUST VOLUME
1 If you want to turn up the volume . . .
.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
If you want to turn down the volume . . .
.... push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
BRIGHT Dial
NOTE:
The Speaker Volume Indicator is displayed under the Date/
Time Display when you play back images recorded in
Wide Mode (੬ pg. 37).
Set to “VIDEO”.
Display
Tracking
This function can be used to eliminate noise bars that
appear on-screen during playback. Initial setting is Auto
Tracking. Manual Tracking is also available.
ACTIVATE MANUAL TRACKING
BRIGHT
1 Press P.AE and EFFECT simultaneously. Then, press
P.AE or EFFECT as many times as necessary until the
noise bars disappear.
BRIGHT
•To return to Auto Tracking, press P.AE and EFFECT
simultaneously. “AT” blinks. When Auto Tracking
finishes, the indication disappears.
VOLUME
NOTES:
● When noise bars appear during playback, the
camcorder enters the Auto Tracking mode and “AT” is
displayed.
● Manual Tracking may not work with tapes recorded on
other VCRs or camcorders.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Features (cont.)
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Power Switch
FEATURE: Still Playback
PURPOSE:
To pause during playback.
OPERATION:
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
(4/6) again.
Set to “VIDEO”.
NOTE:
Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome during Still Playback. This is normal.
FEATURE: Shuttle Search
PURPOSE:
To allow high-speed search in either direction.
OPERATION:
1) Press FF (3) to search forward or press REW (2
to reverse during playback.
)
REW (2) Button
FF (3) Button
2) To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
(4/6).
NOTES:
● During playback, press and hold REW (2) or
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)
FF (3). The search continues as long as you hold
the button. Once you release it, normal playback
resumes.
Button
STOP (5) Button
● Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Shuttle Search. This
is normal.
COUNTER R/M Button
FEATURE: Counter Memory Function
PURPOSE:
To make it easier to locate a specific tape segment.
OPERATION:
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for more than
1 second. The counter resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second. “M”
appears.
3) After recording or playback, press STOP (5), then
REW (2). The tape automatically stops at or close
to 0:00:00.
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) to start playback.
NOTES:
● The counter memory functions in the Fast-Forward
and Rewind modes.
● To disable the Counter Memory Function, press
COUNTER R/M for less than 1 second so that “M”
disappears.
VIDEO PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter (VHS Playpak)
EN49
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder on a VHS VCR. It is fully compatible
with any VHS video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter
is battery powered and automatically performs tape
loading and unloading.
INSERT BATTERY
1 Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left, then reattach the cover.
VCR
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
2 Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
Compartment door
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
3 Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM ADAPTER
4 Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. This may take around 10 seconds. Do
not attempt to force the adapter open. Then, insert
your finger in the hole on the underside of the
adapter as shown in the illustration at left, and push
up and remove the cassette.
Sliding latch
NOTES:
Compact video cassette
● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still frame,
etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear
on the screen.
Reels
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.
Recording safety hole
PLAYBACK Basic Connections And Tape Dubbing
These are some basic types of connections. When making connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
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Basic Connections
Use optional Video and Audio cables.
TV
To Video Output
Video cable (optional)
To VIDEO IN
To AUDIO IN
To TV or VCR
Audio cable (optional)
To Audio Output
VCR
Connector cover*
Connection For Tape Dubbing
Use optional Video and Audio cables.
Power Switch
TV
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6)
Button
To Video
Output
To
Video cable
(optional)
VIDEO IN
VCR (Recording deck)
Audio cable (optional)
To Audio Output
To AUDIO IN
Connector cover*
* When connecting the cables, open this cover.
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Basic Connections
Tape Dubbing
CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
1 Following the illustration on pg. 50, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR
2 VCR
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,
Pull out the connector cover and open it.
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the
VCR.
Connect as shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 50).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
SELECT VCR MODE
3 Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV
3 INPUT
modes.
Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
4 Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
SUPPLY POWER
4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,
press PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.
SELECT MODE
5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
START EDITING
5 Press PLAY/PAUSE (
TV to its VIDEO mode.
4/6) on the camcorder and
engage the VCR’s Record mode.
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack (੬ pg. 11).
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
6 Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) on the camcorder.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”
or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate
input mode.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when
finished.
● 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.
NOTE:
If you wish to dub still images recorded with the
System Select Switch set to “D.S.C.”, play back the
still images (੬ pg. 52 – 56) instead of doing the
above steps 4 through 6, engage the VCR's Record
mode and record them onto a tape.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Basic Playback
Still images shot using this camcoder are automatically
numbered, then stored in numerical order in the built-in
memory. You can view the still images stored in memory,
one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
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System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
•The power lamp lights.
•The still image stored in memory is displayed.
•When no still image is stored in memory, the screen
becomes blue.
Power lamp
PLAY BACK
2 Press FF (
3/PAGE+) or REW (2/PAGE–) to select
the still image you want to view.
•Each time REW (2/PAGE–) is pressed, the page
goes back, while each time FF (3/PAGE+) is
pressed, the page goes next.
Power Switch
•Even if you shoot a new picture after playing back a
still image with a low number, this will not
overwrite the existing picture because new pictures
are automatically stored after the still image most
recently stored in memory.
To move
the page next
Display
NOTES:
● When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches
off automatically to save power.
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a
connected TV (੬ pg. 50). Camcorder operation is the
same as described in this section.
● When viewing a playback picture on a connected TV, it
may jitter slightly.
● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and retracted.
To move
the page back
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Connection
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Connection to a Windows® PC
Image data stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory can
be transferred to a Windows® PC and saved using the
provided image transfer software, Picture Navigator. The
image data transferred to a Windows® PC can also be
further processed using Mr. Photo Gold, and the still image
processed on the PC can be inserted onto a tape
(੬ pg. 63).
Set to “D.S.C.”
To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before
making any connection.
To DIGITAL
connector
CONNECT TO PERSONAL
1 COMPUTER
Connect the camcorder’s DIGITAL connector to the
COM Port (RS-232C) on a Windows® PC, using the
provided PC connection cable.
PC connection cable
(provided)
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
2 MODE
For Windows®:
To COM Port
(RS-232C)
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
•A still image stored in memory appears.
•When transferring still images to a computer, be
sure that a still image is displayed on the screen.
RUN IMAGE TRANSFER SOFTWARE
®
3 Launch the provided software on your Windows PC.
Transfer the still images stored in the camcorder’s
memory to the Windows® PC. Refer to the software’s
instruction manual on the provided CD-ROM for
details.
•During transfer of the still image, the camcorder’s
screen becomes blue and “
” is dis-
Display
played. After transferring is finished, the screen
displays the same still image as in step 2.
END TRANSFERRING
4 Close the software, then switch off the camcorder.
PC MODE
NOTES:
● Before transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder’s built-in memory, perform the
camcorder’s Picture Mode Setting (੬ pg. 24). The still images will be transferred from the personal
computer in the selected Picture Mode.
● When transferring still images from your personal computer to the camcorder, make sure the number of
images to be transferred is smaller than the camcorder's remaining number of shots available.
● Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack.
● The still images stored in the camcorder’s memory are not automatically removed after being transferred to
the PC. If you wish to remove those still images from the camcorder's memory, delete them (੬ pg. 58, 59).
● Windows® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features
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Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more
detailed camcorder settings.
System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
MENU Button
SELECT FUNCTION
3 Rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar on
the desired function.
•If the setting you want cannot be found in the Menu
Screen, place the highlight bar on “RETURN”, then
press the Select Dial.
Select Dial
Power Switch
Menu Screen
MAKE SETTING
4 Press the Select Dial. The setting menu of the selected
Display
function appears. The setting procedure depends on
the function you select.
MENU
INDEX
If you select “SLIDE SHOW 1” or “SLIDE SHOW 2” . . .
SLIDE SHOW 1
SLIDE SHOW 2
PROTECT
.... a slide-show will start (੬ pg. 55).
DELETE
If you select any other functions . . .
.... see respective pages (INDEX: ੬ pg. 56,
PROTECT: ੬ pg. 57, DELETE: ੬ pg. 58, 59)
and do each procedure from step 4.
4RETURN
EXIT <PROTECT>
Setting Menu
(ex. PROTECT)
01
02
03
04
05
MENU
INDEX
SLIDE SHOW 1
SLIDE SHOW 2
PROTECT
DELETE
4RETURN
Normal Screen
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Menu Screen Explanations
Mode
Effect
INDEX
All still images stored in memory can be displayed six at a time. This mode is a
convenient way to look for the still image you want to view and to check the still
images you shot beforehand (੬ pg. 56).
SLIDE SHOW 1
After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 54, you can run through all the still images
stored in memory automatically in numerical order. Each still image is displayed.
This mode is like a regular slide-show. If you wish to stop the slide-show, press the
Select Dial twice.
SLIDE SHOW 2
After doing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 54, you can run through all the still images
stored in memory automatically in numerical order. The still image wipes in over
the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top. If you wish to stop the slide-
show, press the Select Dial twice.
PROTECT
DELETE
Lets you protect selected still images from accidental erasure. Select a still image for
which you want to perform “Protect” to put a padlock mark next to it. A still image
with a padlock mark cannot be deleted. When selecting a still image to protect, you
can check six still images stored in memory at a time (੬ pg. 57).
Allows you to delete some still images already stored in memory (੬ pg. 58).
CAUTION:
While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching
off the camcorder or removing the power supply unit (battery pack or AC Power
Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become corrupt.
Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.
SELECT
Allows you to check 6 still images stored in memory at a time, to select
the still images you want to delete.
ALL
Allows you to delete all the still images at once except protected
images.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)
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Index
You can view all still images stored in memory six at a
time. Use this mode when looking for a still image you
want to view and when checking the still images you shot
beforehand.
System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
MENU Button
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
ACCESS “INDEX” MENU
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“INDEX” and press it. The “INDEX” Menu appears.
VIEW INDEX IMAGES
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the
Select Dial
Power Switch
desired still image, then press it. The one you selected
is displayed on the whole screen, then the screen
enters normal playback.
Display
MENU
•On the INDEX Menu, 6 still images are displayed at
a time. When viewing the still images that follow
the 6th one, rotate the Select Dial to move the
frame from Index No. 1 to No. 6, and then rotate it
further downward. The frame is placed on the 7th
still image automatically. Images after the 7th one
can also be accessed in the same way.
Menu Screen
INDEX
SLIDE SHOW 1
SLIDE SHOW 2
PROTECT
DELETE
4RETURN
•If the desired still image cannot be found, place the
highlight bar on “EXIT”, then press the Select Dial
twice to exit the Menu.
EXIT
01
<INDEX>
02
INDEX Menu
03
06
NOTES:
04
● When moving the frame from the 7th still image back to
the 6th, rotate the Select Dial upward to place the
highlight bar on “EXIT”, then rotate it further upward.
The frame is moved to the 6th still image. Perform the
same procedure for the 13th image.
● On the INDEX Menu, a star mark is displayed next to a
still image you shot in the FINE mode.
Playback Screen
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Protect
This mode helps prevent accidental erasure of images. Put
a padlock mark next to the desired still image, and that still
image cannot be deleted.
System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
MENU Button
ACCESS “PROTECT” MENU
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“PROTECT”, and press it. The PROTECT Menu
appears.
•If you do not want to perform “Protect” for any still
image, go to step 5.
Select Dial
Power Switch
Menu Screen
SET PROTECT
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the
Display
desired still image, then press it. The padlock mark
appears above the selected image.
MENU
INDEX
SLIDE SHOW 1
SLIDE SHOW 2
PROTECT
•On the PROTECT Menu, all still images are
displayed six at a time. To perform “Protect” for the
still images that come after the 6th one, rotate the
Select Dial to move the frame from Index No. 1 to
No. 6, then rotate it further downward. The frame is
placed automatically on the 7th still image. Images
after the 7th one can also be accessed in the same
way.
DELETE
4RETURN
EXIT <PROTECT>
PROTECT Menu
01
03
•To complete “Protect”, go to step 5.
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
04
05
06
5 Rotate the Select Dial upward to place the highlight
bar on “EXIT”, then press it twice.
To remove “Protect” . . .
EXIT <PROTECT>
.... perform steps 1 through 3, rotate the Select Dial to
move the frame to the desired still image with the
padlock mark, then press it. The padlock mark located
above the still image disappears and the image is no
longer protected. When finished removing protection,
perform step 5.
01
03
04
05
06
A padlock mark
appears.
NOTES:
● To move the frame from Index No. 7 to 6, place the
highlight bar on “EXIT” by rotating the Select Dial
upward. Rotate the Select Dial further upward. The
frame is moved to the 6th still image automatically.
Perform the same procedure for still images that follow
the 13th one.
● On the PROTECT Menu, a star mark is displayed next to
a still image you shot in the FINE mode.
D.S.C. PLAYBACK Advanced Features (cont.)
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Delete
When the memory in which still images are stored
becomes full, the number of remaining shots available
reaches “0” (blinking). In this situation it becomes
impossible to take your next shot. Delete some still images
already stored in memory to make room for new shots.
System
Select Switch
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, and set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
MENU Button
ACCESS MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
ACCESS “DELETE” MENU
3 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“DELETE”, and press it. The DELETE Menu appears.
SELECT DELETE MODE
Select Dial
Power Switch
4 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
“SELECT” or “ALL”, then press it.
To select a still image by checking the still images
stored in memory . . .
Display
MENU
Menu Screen
INDEX
.... select “SELECT”, then go to step 5.
To delete all the still images stored in memory at
once without checking them . . .
SLIDE SHOW 1
SLIDE SHOW 2
PROTECT
DELETE
.... select “ALL”, then go to step 6.
To quit the Delete Mode . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to place the highlight bar
on “EXIT”, then press it twice.
4RETURN
DELETE
DELETE Menu
SELECT ON DELETE SELECT MENU
SELECT
ALL
5 Rotate the Select Dial to move the frame to the
desired still image, then press it. “ ” appears above
the selected still image. When you have finished
selecting all the desired still images, rotate the Select
Dial upward to place the highlight bar on “NEXT”,
then press the Select Dial.
In case of “ALL”
EXIT
NEXT <DELETE>
•On the Delete Select Menu, the still images are
displayed six at a time. To delete the still images
that follow the 6th one, rotate the Select Dial to
move the frame from No. 1 to No. 6, then rotate it
further downward. The frame is moved to the 7th
still image automatically. Perform the same
In case of
“SELECT”
01
02
06
04
05
procedure for still images that follow the 7th one.
Delete Select Menu
DELETE
CANCEL
ENTER
Delete Execute Menu
Menu Screen
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In case of “SELECT”
ACCESS DELETE EXECUTE MENU
6 Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to
NEXT <DELETE>
“CANCEL” or “ENTER”, then press it.
01
02
06
•“CANCEL” does not delete the selected still images
and the screen returns to the Menu Screen.
•“ENTER” deletes the selected still images. While
“ENTER” blinks, they are in the process of being
deleted from memory. After deleting is finished, the
screen returns to the Menu Screen.
04
05
CLOSE MENU SCREEN
7 Press the Select Dial again to exit the Menu Screen.
CAUTION:
If you check the remaining still images on
INDEX Menu after deleting...
While “ENTER” is selected on the Delete
Execute Menu and it is blinking, switching off
the camcorder or removing the power supply
unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger)
may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to
become corrupt. Never remove the power
supply unit at this stage.
EXIT
01
<INDEX>
02
03
06
NOTES:
04
05
● Before deleting some still images stored in memory,
perform “Protect” for the necessary ones (੬ pg. 57) or
save them on a PC so that you do not lose them
accidentally (੬ pg. 53).
● Even if “ALL” is selected on the DELETE Menu, it is not
possible to delete a still image with a padlock mark.
“ALL” only deletes all still images that are not protected.
After images are deleted from memory, the remaining
images are automatically moved up to fill in any gaps in
the numerical sequence. The Index No. for images
protected (with the padlock mark) may therefore change.
● When selecting the desired still image in step 5, to move
the frame from No. 7 to 6, place the highlight bar on
“EXIT” by rotating the Select Dial upward. Rotate it
further upward to move the frame to No. 6. Perform the
same procedure for still images that follow the 13th one.
● On the Delete Select Menu, a star mark is displayed next
to a still image you shot in the FINE mode.
● If the remaining number of shots is not 30 in the FINE
mode or 60 in the STANDARD mode when “ALL” is
selected on the DELETE Menu, initialize the camcorder’s
memory (੬ pg. 68).
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR.
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Installing The Battery
1
The remote control uses one lithium battery
(CR2025).
7
8
9
0
!
@
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
2
1 Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed
instrument into the slot.
2
3
4
5
6
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
3
2 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
1
have the “+” mark visible.
Slot
RE-INSERT HOLDER
3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries
(੬ pg. 2).
RM-V705U
(provided)
Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set
to “CAMERA”, “AUTO” or “PRO.”
With the camcorder’s Power Switch
set to “PLAY”.
1 Infrared beam
Transmits the beam signal.
transmitting window
2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
3 PLAY Button
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 28)
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 46)
Stop (੬ pg. 46)
—
—
4 STOP Button
5 REW Button
Retake (rewind)/Quick Review
(੬ pg. 29)
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 46, 48)
6 INSERT Button
7 START/STOP Button
8 INT. TIME Button
9 REC TIME Button
0 PAUSE Button
! FF Button
—
Insert Editing (੬ pg. 62, 63)
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
Self-Timer/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 61)
Animation/Time-Lapse (੬ pg. 61)
—
—
—
Pause (੬ pg. 48)
Retake (forward) (੬ pg. 29)
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search
(੬ pg. 46, 48)
@ A.DUB Button
—
Audio dubbing (੬ pg. 64)
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FEATURE: Self-Timer, Animation and
Time-Lapse
Transmitted beam
effective area
PURPOSE:
The remote control lets you set/release Interval Timer
and Rec Time functions without using the Menu
Screen.
OPERATION:
Remote sensor
Self-Timer
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through 4 on pg. 44
(“Self-Timer”), press INT. TIME on the remote
control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed, the Interval
Timer indicator appears, changing in the following
order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No indication
(off).
When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The above 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.
2) Release
Instead of setting “INT. TIME” to “OFF” in the Menu,
press INT. TIME on the remote control until the
Interval Timer indicator disappears.
Animation
Interval timer indicator
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 and 2 on pg. 45
(“Animation”), press REC TIME on the remote
control. Each time REC TIME is pressed, the Rec
Time indicator appears, changing in the following
order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication (off).
2) Release
1MIN
2S
1
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 45, press
REC TIME on the remote control until the Rec Time
indicator disappears.
Rec time indicator
Time-Lapse
1) Set
Instead of performing steps 1 through 3 on pg. 45
(“Time-Lapse”), press INT. TIME and REC TIME on
the remote control. Each time INT. TIME is pressed,
the Interval Timer indicator appears, changing in the
following order: 15S, 30S, 1MIN, 5MIN and No
indication (off). Each time REC TIME is pressed, the
Rec Time indicator appears, changing in the
following order: 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, 5S and No indication
(off).
Remote sensor
2) Release
Instead of using the Menu in step 5 on pg. 45, press
INT. TIME and REC TIME on the remote control until
the indicators disappear.
NOTE:
Also refer to pgs. 44 and 45.
START/STOP
INT. TIME
REC. TIME
RM-V705U
(provided)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
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Insert Editing (VIDEO)
Power Switch
You can record a new scene onto a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The
original audio remains unchanged.
System Select Switch
NOTE:
Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this
procedure.
SELECT OPERATION SYSTEM AND
1 MODE
Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, and set the
Power Switch to “PLAY”.
REW (2) Button
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
2 Play back the tape, locate the point and press PAUSE
FF (3) Button
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button
on the camcorder or the remote control.
RESET COUNTER
STOP (5) Button
3 Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than
1 second to reset the tape counter, then press again
for less than 1 second so that “M” appears.
COUNTER R/M Button
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Display
4 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
Insert editing
indicator
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE exactly at the
point where the new scene should start.
:
:
Tape Counter
Remote sensor
M 0 12 34
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
5 Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert Editing
standby mode is engaged. The Insert Editing Indicator
is displayed on the top left corner of the LCD monitor
or viewfinder. When the scene the camcorder is
aimed at appears on the screen, go to the next step.
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
6 Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches
“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
END INSERT EDITING
7 Press STOP.
NOTES:
● During Insert Editing, the original audio will be heard
from the speaker.
START/STOP
● After step 5, Retake (੬ pg. 29) can be performed.
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated
end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates
a defect in the unit.
● Only the video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing
mode.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
REW
INSERT
RM-V705U
(provided)
EN63
Insert Editing (Insert A Still Image From
Power Switch
The Built-in Memory Onto A Tape)
You can insert a still image stored in the camcorder's built-
in memory into a previously recorded tape, replacing a
section of the original recording with minimal picture
distortion at the in- and out-points. The original audio
remains unchanged.
System Select Switch
Perform steps 1 through 5 in Insert Editing (VIDEO)
(੬ pg. 62) before the following procedure.
NOTE:
Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this
procedure.
SELECT STILL IMAGE
REW (2/PAGE–) Button
1 First set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”. Press
FF (3/PAGE+) Button
PLAY/PAUSE (4/6) Button
REW (2/PAGE–) or FF (3/PAGE+) to select the
still image you wish to insert.
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
STOP (5) Button
2 Press START/STOP. When the counter reaches
“0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
COUNTER R/M Button
To insert still images in sequential order onto the
tape . . .
Display
... press REW (2/PAGE–) or FF (3/PAGE+) to
move the page forward.
Insert editing
indicator
To insert still images at random onto the tape . . .
... first record the still image you selected in step 1
onto the tape, then press START/STOP to engage
the Insert-Pause mode. To select another still
:
:
M 0 12 34
Tape counter
image, press REW (2/PAGE–) or FF (3
/
PAGE+) again, then press START/STOP. Insert-
Editing begins.
Remote sensor
END INSERT EDITING
3 PressSTOP.
NOTES:
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the designated
end point, and noise bars may appear. Neither indicates
a defect in the unit.
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.
START/STOP
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
REW
INSERT
RM-V705U
(provided)
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)
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Display
Audio Dubbing
e
4
Audio dubbing
indicator
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape
:
:
M 0 05 20
(normal audio only).
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure
(੬ pg. 62) before continuing.
•The sound comes from the built-in microphone.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
1 Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
scene onto which you want to dub the new audio,
press PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press
PAUSE at exactly the point where dubbing should
start.
Remote sensor
Microphone
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB-STANDBY MODE
2 Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE. The Audio Dub
standby mode is engaged. The Audio Dubbing
Indicator is displayed on the top right corner of the
LCD monitor or viewfinder.
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
3 Press PLAY. When the counter reaches “0:00:00”,
Audio Dubbing stops automatically and the
camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.
END AUDIO DUBBING
4 PressSTOP.
Set to “VIDEO”
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
REW
NOTES:
● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or
the edit points will not be accurate.
● If the microphone is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s
volume is too high, whistling or howling may occur.
A. DUB
RM-V705U
(provided)
NOTES (for Insert Editing and
Audio Dubbing):
● Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing may not work
correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the
recording speed was changed during the original
recording.
● To edit/dub onto a tape, make sure the Erase Protection
tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide
the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab
has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.
● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert-
Pause or Audio Dub-Standby is engaged, the counter
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,
stops at exactly 0:00:00.
USER MAINTENANCE
EN65
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
After Use
Set the Power Switch to “POWER OFF” to turn off
1 the camcorder.
Open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60
2 degrees. Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then
remove the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing PUSH.
3
4
5
Close and lock the LCD monitor.
BATTERY RELEASE
Set to “POWER OFF”.
Slide BATTERY RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to close
6 the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CLEAN EXTERIOR
1 Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Remove.
•Put cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to
wipe off heavy dirt, then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
PUSH
EJECT
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
2 Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft
cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close
the LCD monitor.
CLEAN LENS
3 Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe it gently with
lens cleaning paper.
REMOVE EYEPIECE
4 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
5 Remove dust using a blower brush.
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
6 Re-attach the eyepiece and turn it clockwise.
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.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions that came with it.
● When removing the eyepiece, be sure to hold the viewfinder securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might
prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power
Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly (੬ pg. 10).
● The battery pack is not charged (੬ pg. 10).
●
The power supply has not been correctly connected (
੬
pg. 11).
The power suddenly goes off and
does not come back on by itself.
● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source, then
after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If it still
doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
OTHER
Some functions are not available.
● The Power Switch is set to “AUTO”.
●
Certain combinations of modes or effects are not possible to use.
● Press DISPLAY for longer than 1 second to make the
indications appear (੬ pg. 19).
During recording, the indications do
not appear.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
●
This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the back-
ground and the object is great. It is not a defect of the camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear in
the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens. This is not a defect of
the camcorder.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be
hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the power
switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
Colored bright spots appear all over
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
●
The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision
technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green
or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not
due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
The indicators and the picture color
on the LCD monitor are not clear.
● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
monitor is pressed.
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and
the lens have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD
monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads the
stain and it won’t come out easily.
An error number (i.e. E03) appears.
●
Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the power
source. After a few minutes, try turning the power on again. If
the error number still appears, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (੬ pg. 16).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation of
Auto Focus (੬ pg. 40).
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position
of the Lens Cover.
Even though the Lens Cover is open,
the Lens Cover Warning indicator
blinks.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
When the System Select Switch is set to “VIDEO”:
EN67
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have
removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape (੬ pg. 15).
● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not
possible to record onto the tape. Change the Switch
position to “VIDEO” (੬ pg. 18).
Recording does not start.
● The camcorder Power Switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (“AUTO“ or “PRO.“) (੬ pg. 18).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there is no
playback picture.
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV Switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
Playback cannot be performed.
● If the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”, it is not
possible to play back a tape. Change the Switch position to
“VIDEO” (੬ pg. 46).
Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your nearest
JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
● This is normal.
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward or
rewind.
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
(੬ pg. 48).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
OTHER
The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.
● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode
(੬ pg. 14).
The date and time displays
disappear.
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased. Make
sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before disconnecting
the power source.
The wrong date and time are
displayed/recorded.
● If you have not performed Date/Time Setting (੬ pg. 13),
the date and time are not displayed/recorded correctly. Be
sure that Date/Time setting is carried out.
The tape will not eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT
switch does not function.
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When the System Select Switch is set to “D.S.C.”:
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
SHOOTING
Although the SNAPSHOT Button is
pressed, a still image is not stored in
the built-in memory.
● When the number of remaining shots available reaches “0”
(blinking), it becomes impossible to take your next shot.
Perform “DELETE” function to remove some still images
already stored in memory (੬ pg. 58).
Self-Timer Shooting is not available.
● Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button does not start
recording in the Self-Timer Shooting procedure. Press the
SNAPSHOT Button (੬ pg. 44).
It is not possible to shoot in
sucession.
● A still image is in the process of being stored in memory for
approx. 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed.
During that time, it is impossible to take another shot. When
the still image disappears and the scene you are currently
aimed at appears on the screen, take another shot (੬ pg. 22).
PLAYBACK
Although “ALL” is selected in the
DELETE Menu Screen, all still images
cannot be deleted.
● The “Protect” function is in effect for some still images. If
they are not necessary, cancel the “Protect” function, then
try deleting all still images again (੬ pg. 57).
OTHER
Date/Time Insert is not performed
● It is not possible to display the date/time on a still image.
● It is not possible to display the Instant Titles on a still image.
● It is not possible to set “REC TIME” in the Menu Screen.
while shooting a still image.
Instant Titles are not displayed while
shooting a still image.
Some settings cannot be changed in
the Menu Screen.
Since the camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device, external noise and interference (from a TV, a
radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. For example, when a still image you shot is stored
in the camcorder's built-in memory, the above may cause the following: Although the remaining number
of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible, a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting.
In such a case, initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 3 below. Please note that initialization
deletes all the still images (including ones for which you performed the “Protect” function) stored in the
camcorder’s memory. If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory, before
initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them. If image data is corrupt, transfer is impossible.
1. Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.”, then set the Power Switch to
“PLAY”.
FORMAT
CANCEL
ENTER
2. Press the SP/EP Recording Mode Button for more than 2 seconds. The
FORMAT Menu Screen appears.
3. Rotate the Select Dial to move the highlight bar to “CANCEL” or
“ENTER”, then press it.
•“CANCEL” does not initialize the memory.
•“ENTER” initializes the memory. During initialization, “ENTER” blinks.
When initialization is complete, the screen becomes blue back.
FORMAT Menu
CAUTION:
While “ENTER” is selected and it is blinking, switching off the camcorder or removing the power supply
unit (battery pack or AC Power Adapter/Charger) may cause the camcorder’s built-in memory to become
corrupt. Never remove the power supply unit at this stage.
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators
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Controls
Connectors
1 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 16
w DC IN Jack .......................................... ੬ pg. 11
2 Lens Cover Open/Close Ring................ ੬ pg. 18
The connectors e to t are located beneath the
cover.
3 Video Light Switch
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... ੬ pg. 30
e Video Output Connector ...................... ੬ pg. 50
4 Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ....... ੬ pg. 22, 26
r Audio Output Connector ..................... ੬ pg. 50
5 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 28
t J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 47
Connector]
•It is used to connect the camcorder to a device
such as a personal computer.
For further details consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
•JLIP-controlled editing from camcorder to VCR
is not possible if the VCR is not equipped with a
J terminal.
6 Picture Stabilizer Button
[P.STABILIZER] ..................................... ੬ pg. 29
7 Program AE Button [P.AE]..................... ੬ pg. 32
8 Fade/Wipe Button [EFFECT] ................. ੬ pg. 31
9 System Select Switch
[D.S.C./VIDEO] ................ ੬ pg. 18, 22, 46, 52
y Digital Connector ............................... ੬ pg. 53
0 •Rewind Button
[
2, REW/PAGE–] ...................... ੬ pg. 46, 52
Indicators
•Retake Rewind Button [RETAKE R] ..... ੬ pg. 29
•Quick Review Button [ R] ............. ੬ pg. 29
u Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬pg. 18
i Power Lamp ........................................ ੬pg. 18
! •Fast-Forward Button
[3, FF/PAGE+] .......................... ੬ pg. 46, 52
•Retake Forward Button [RETAKE F] .... ੬ pg. 29
@ Stop Button [5, STOP] ......................... ੬ pg. 46
# Play/Pause Button
Other Parts
o Battery Pack Mount ............................. ੬ pg. 10
p Viewfinder........................................... ੬pg. 16
Q Grip Strap ............................................ ੬pg. 16
[
4/6, PLAY/PAUSE]............................. ੬ pg. 46
$ •Select Dial [+, –, PUSH] .............. ੬ pg. 13, 36
•Bright Dial [BRIGHT] ........................ ੬ pg. 21
W •Camera sensor
Be careful not to cover this area; a sensor
necessary for shooting is built-in here.
•Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 61
% MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. ੬ pg. 19, 36
^ •Counter Reset/Memory Button
[COUNTER R/M] .............................. ੬ pg. 48
•Recording Mode Button [SP/EP] ......... ੬ pg. 14
E Video Light .......................................... ੬pg. 30
R Microphone
& EJECT Switch ....................................... ੬ pg. 15
* Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 18
( Power Switch .................... ੬ pg. 18, 22, 46, 52
For use when recording.
T Eyepiece .............................................. ੬pg. 60
Y Speaker ............................................... ੬pg. 47
U LCD Monitor ....................................... ੬pg. 21
I Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 17
O Clock Battery Slot ................................ ੬ pg. 12
P Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 17
) Battery Release Switch
[BATTERY RELEASE] ............................ ੬ pg. 10
q PUSH Button ....................................... ੬ pg. 15
INDEX Indications
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3
4
5
6
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REC SP
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7
%
FINE 12
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)
FADER
8
0
&
(
2
01
9
!
LENS COVER
PAUSE
1X
a
15S
5S
BRIGHT
TAPE END
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1 Cassette Warning/
% Battery Pack Remaining Power Indicator
Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
Tape Remaining Time .......................... ੬ pg. 19
When no cassette is inserted: the cassette (
warning blinks.
)
“
”. When the power is
When the Erase Protection tab is not in the position
almost gone, the indicator “ ” blinks (battery
that allows recording: the cassette (
) warning
power warning), then the unit shuts off. Replace
the battery pack with a fully charged one.
Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened squares —
— does not necessarily mean that the battery
pack is fully charged.
lights. Otherwise, the tape remaining time is
displayed and the tape remaining time warning
blinks when the tape is about to reach its end.
When the Power Switch is set to “PLAY” and a
tape is loaded: the cassette (
regardless of the Erase Protection tab’s position.
) mark is displayed
^ Focus Indicator .................................... ੬ pg. 40
& Exposure Control Level Counter ........... ੬ pg. 39
2 Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ........ ੬ pg. 14
* White Balance Mode Indicator ............ ੬ pg. 42
( •Record–Standby Mode Indicator ....... ੬ pg. 18
•Lens Cover Warning:
3, 8 Program AE Indicator ...................... ੬ pg. 32
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when
Program AE with special effects is switched from
one mode to another by pressing P.AE., then only
the indicator remains at 8.
LENS COVER .................................... ੬ pg. 19
) Clock Battery Warning
Blinks for approx. 10 seconds when the power is
turned on. This display also blinks when the clock
(lithium) battery is either not installed or has
discharged. Install or replace the old battery with
a new one (੬ pg. 12).
3, 9 Fade/Wipe-Standby Indicator .......... ੬ pg. 31
Displayed at 3 for approx. 2 seconds when the
Fade/Wipe is switched from one effect to another
by pressing EFFECT, then only the indicator
remains at 9.
q •Tape End Display: TAPE END ............ ੬ pg. 19
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
•Condensation Warning:
4 •Picture Mode Display ................. ੬ pg. 23, 24
•Remaining Number Of Shots
Indicator ..................................... ੬pg. 23, 24
5 Tape Length Indicator .......................... ੬ pg. 14
6 Zoom Indicator Bar ............................. ੬ pg. 28
When this indication appears, all functions
except tape eject and power on/off are disabled.
Turn the unit off (without removing the power
source) for a few hours, and when you turn it on
again the indication should disappear.
Zoom Level Indicator
Approximate Zoom Ratio
7 Recording Indicator ............................. ੬ pg. 18
•Head Clog Warning:
0 Picture Stabilizer Indicator ................... ੬ pg. 29
Appears if dirty heads are detected during
recording. In such a case, use the optional
Cleaning Cassette. If, after using it, the problems
still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
! Interval Timer/Recording Time
Indicator ............................................. ੬pg. 44
@ •Bright Level Indicator ........................ ੬ pg. 47
•Speaker Volume Indicator ................. ੬ pg. 47
# Instant Title Display ............................. ੬ pg. 35
$ Date/Time Display ............................... ੬ pg. 34
INDEX Terms
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A
F
AC Power Adapter/Charger ............................ pg. 10
Animation Recording ..................................... pg. 45
Auto Date Record .......................................... pg. 34
Auto Focus .................................................... pg. 40
Auto Shut Off ...........................................pg. 19, 46
Fade-In/Out ................................................... pg. 31
Fast-Forward Tape ......................................... pg. 46
FINE Mode .................................................... pg. 24
Full Image ................................................ pg. 23, 27
G
B
Grip Adjustment ............................................ pg. 16
Battery Pack .............................................pg. 10, 74
Brighten The Image ....................................... pg. 39
Brighten The LCD Monitor ............................. pg. 21
H
High Speed Shutter Mode .............................. pg. 33
I
C
INDEX Menu ................................................. pg. 56
Index Mode ................................................... pg. 56
Index Number ............................................... pg. 56
Instant Titles .................................................. pg. 35
Interface Shooting.......................................... pg. 21
Car Battery ..................................................... pg. 11
Cassette Adapter ............................................ pg. 49
Charge Marker................................................ pg. 11
Charging The Battery Pack ............................. pg. 10
Clean The Camcorder .................................... pg. 65
Clock (Lithium) Battery .................................. pg. 12
COM Port (RS-232C) ..................................... pg. 53
Connection To A VCR/TV .............................. pg. 50
Connection To A Windows PC/Macintosh ...... pg. 53
Contents .......................................................pg. 8, 9
Counter Memory ........................................... pg. 48
J
JLIP ID NO. ................................................... pg. 38
Journalistic Shooting ...................................... pg. 21
JPEG.............................................................. pg. 24
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, Indications.............. pg. 71
Load A Tape .................................................. pg. 15
D
Darken The Image ......................................... pg. 39
Darken The LCD Monitor .............................. pg. 21
Date/Time Display ......................................... pg. 34
Date/Time Settings ......................................... pg. 13
DELETE Menu ............................................... pg. 58
Delete Mode ................................................. pg. 58
Delete Select Menu ....................................... pg. 58
Demonstration Mode ..................................... pg. 38
Digital Zoom ................................................. pg. 37
Digital Still Camera ................................. pg. 22 – 25
Diopter Adjustment ....................................... pg. 16
Discharge The Battery Pack ........................... pg. 10
M
Manual Focus................................................ pg. 41
Menu Screen ...................................... pg. 37, 38, 55
Modem Port .................................................. pg. 53
Move The Page Back ..................................... pg. 52
Move The Page Next ..................................... pg. 52
N
ND Effect Mode............................................. pg. 33
Nega/Posi Mode ............................................ pg. 33
E
Electronic Fog Filter Mode ............................. pg. 33
Erase Protection ............................................. pg. 15
Exposure Control ........................................... pg. 39
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P
T
Padlock Mark ................................................ pg. 57
Picture Mode Setting ...................................... pg. 24
Picture Stabilizer ........................................... pg. 29
Pin-Up Image ........................................... pg. 23, 27
Playback (D.S.C.)........................................... pg. 52
Playback (VIDEO) .......................................... pg. 46
Power Switch Position ................................... pg. 18
Printer Port .................................................... pg. 53
Program AE With Special Effects ...............pg. 32, 33
PROTECT Menu ............................................ pg. 57
Protect Mode ................................................. pg. 57
Provided Accessories ....................................... pg. 9
Tally .............................................................. pg. 38
Tape Counter ................................................. pg. 46
Tape Dubbing ...........................................pg. 50, 51
Tape Length Setting........................................ pg. 14
Tele Macro .................................................... pg. 38
Time-Lapse Shooting ..................................... pg. 45
Tracking ........................................................ pg. 47
Tripod Mounting............................................ pg. 17
Twilight Mode ............................................... pg. 33
U
Unload A Tape .............................................. pg. 15
V
Q
Video Light .................................................... pg. 30
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. pg. 16
Quick Review ............................................... pg. 29
R
W
Recording, Advanced Features (VIDEO) ... pg. 31 – 45
Recording, Start/Stop (VIDEO) ................... pg. 18, 19
Recording Mode ............................................ pg. 14
Record-Standby ............................................. pg. 18
Retake ........................................................... pg. 29
Rewind The Tape........................................... pg. 46
White Balance Adjustment............................. pg. 42
Wide Mode ................................................... pg. 37
Wipe-In/Out .................................................. pg. 31
Z
Zooming ....................................................... pg. 28
S
Self-Recording ............................................... pg. 21
Self-Timer .................................................pg. 44, 61
Sepia Mode ................................................... pg. 33
Shooting,
Advanced Features (D.S.C.) ............ pg. 32, 36 – 44
Shooting (D.S.C.) .................................... pg. 22 – 25
Shoulder Strap Attachment............................. pg. 17
Shuttle Search................................................ pg. 48
Slide Show Mode .......................................... pg. 55
Snapshot Mode ........................................pg. 22, 26
Snapshot (VIDEO) ..................................... pg. 26, 27
Specifications ................................................ pg. 77
Sports Mode .................................................. pg. 33
STANDARD Mode......................................... pg. 24
Star Mark On The Setting Menus ......... pg. 56, 57, 59
Still Image Data Transfer ................................ pg. 53
Still Playback ................................................. pg. 48
Store A Still Image In The Built-In Memory ..... pg. 22
Super LoLux (S.LX) ......................................... pg. 37
CAUTIONS
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DANGER:
Battery Packs
The battery packs are nickel-cadmium
or nickel metal-hydride batteries.
Before using the supplied battery pack
or an optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
Video Light
•The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not
touch it either while in operation or soon after
turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.
•Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it
remains extremely hot for some time.
1.To avoid hazard . . .
... do not burn.
Terminals
... do not short-circuit the terminals.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... use only specified chargers.
•When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
(1 ft.) between the video light and people or object.
•Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
•It is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... avoid repeated charging without fully discharg-
ing.
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas
other than the USA
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC
wall outlet other than American National Standard
C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a
“Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
... 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.
... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current even
when switched off.
Plug adapter
NOTES:
●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging .............. 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Operation ............ 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage ................ –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)
●Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
General Battery Precautions
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is not
functioning even when correctly operated, the
battery is exhausted. Replace it with a fresh one.
•Use only the following battery:
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
C-P6U or C-P7U..................... AA (R6) size
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, battery can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the C-P6U/C-P7U instructions when
replacing the battery.
2. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat as it
can leak or explode.
3. Do not dispose of battery in a fire.
4. Remove battery from the unit if it is to be stored for
an extended period to avoid battery leakage which
can cause malfunctions.
CAUTIONS (cont.)
EN75
Cassettes
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
Main Unit
1.For safety, DO NOT . . .
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
1.During use . . .
... 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.
... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C mark.
... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes
automatically erases the previously recorded
video and audio signals.
... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at
all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
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.
... do not open the front tape cover. This exposes
the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2.Store cassettes . . .
... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
... away from heaters or other heat sources.
... out of direct sunlight.
... near a television set.
... 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.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic or
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,
etc.).
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)
temperatures.
3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
... 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.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the sun.
... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. Be sure to hold the main unit with
both hands or use the grip.
... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
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LCD Monitor
How to handle a CD-ROM
•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface
(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write
anything or put a sticker on either the front or back
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it
with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using
a circular motion.
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.
2.To prolong service life . . .
•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning
spray.
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3.Be aware of the following phenomena for
LCD monitor use. These are not malfunc-
tions . . .
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
About moisture condensation . . .
● You may have observed that pouring a cold
liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to
form on the glass’ outer surface. This same
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool place
to a warm place, after heating a cold room,
under extremely humid conditions or in a
place directly subjected to the cool air from an
air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Camcorder
General
Format
: VHS NTSC standard
: DC 6.0 V
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity : 35% to 80%
Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Power source
Power consumption
LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder on
Video light
Weight
Dimensions
: Approx. 870 g (2.0 lbs)
: 99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm
(3-15/16" x 4-11/16" x 7-13/16")
(with the LCD monitor closed
and with the viewfinder fully
tilted downward)
: 6.9 W
: 7.4 W
: 8.0 W
: 2.9 W
: NTSC-type
Pickup
Lens
: 1/4” format CCD
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
: F1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1
power zoom lens with auto iris
and macro control, filter
diameter 40.5 mm
: FM recording
Color
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
Viewfinder
: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.55” color LCD
Conforms to VHS standard
Cassette
Tape speed
:
cassette
White balance
adjustment
LCD monitor
: Auto/Manual adjustment
: 3” diagonally measured, LCD
panel/TFT active matrix system
: Monaural
SP
EP
: 33.35 mm/sec. (1-5/16 ips)
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
Recording time (max.)
Speaker
SP
: 40 minutes
EP
: 120 minutes (with TC-40)
Connectors
JLIP
D.S.C. format
Recording format
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head
jack
: Digital data storage (based on
JPEG)
(compatible with RC-5325 plug)
: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,
analog output
Recording medium : Built-in flash memory,
Video
2 Mbyte
Number of storable
shots
(via Video output connector)
: FINE mode:
Audio
: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analog output
(via Audio output connector)
: ø2.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head
jack
approx. 30 shots
STANDARD mode:
approx. 60 shots
: 640 x 480 pixels
Digital
Image size
(when captured
on a PC)
Provided Accessories ..................
pg. 9
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U
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Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Other countries : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60
Hz
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V20U, BN-V856U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U
Power consumption : 23 W
Output
Charge
VTR
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U
: DC 8.5 V
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.3 A
, 1.8 A
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
•Audio/Video Cable
Charging system
: Constant current, peak
detection, timer controlled
: 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm
(5-9/16” x 1-11/16” x 2-11/16”)
: Approx. 300 g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions
Weight
Some accessories are not available in some areas. Please
consult your nearest JVC dealer for details on accessories
and their availability.
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise
indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to
change without notice.
Cassette Adapter C-P7U
Dimensions
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x 104 (D) mm
(7-7/16” x 1” x 4-1/8”)
Weight
Accessory
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1
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